Another Experiment (Eremin Fanfiction)

Chapter Seven

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I blushed as red as a tomato and pulled away, putting a hand over my lips and crab walking back a few steps.

"I-I'm sorry, Armin. I just had to, I've been waiting to do that for the longest time," Eren said, scratching the back of his neck.

"I-it's okay..." I lowered my hand and looked at him, scooting closer, sitting Indian style on the bathroom mat, ignoring the fact that it was my first kiss.

"Hey Armin?" Eren asked, making me look up, tilting my head as if to ask what he needed.

"Can you teach me how to read? I've seen people reading the signs outside my old tank, and I've always wanted to know what it says." Erebus asked, I widened my eyes. They didn't let him read? What a nightmare.

"Yes of course! It's summer so I should have the time to teach you," I said and he smiled that gorgeous smile. It wasn't as awkward as I expected it to be after we kissed, well it was more one-sided than anything.

I've never been attracted romantically to anyone before, and I thought I wouldn't fall in love at all, until I met Eren. I admit, I do love him, but just a tiny bit.

I was bullied in school, and girls never took much interest in me. I usually just focus on my studies and avoid the bullies as much as possible. I always got good grades from the constant studying, school was one of the only things I'm good at.

My grandfather would immediatly disagree and tell me I'm good at plenty of things, and once I ask for examples he would always pull a blank. I didn't mind honestly, I've come to accept I'm only good at a few things and move on. You can't be good at everything.

My habit of studying came from my parents, they would always want to see a good report card, so I did my best. But whenever I got a bad grade on something my father would bring out the belt and whip me like some kind of animal pulling his rickety cart, I still have scars from when the metal piece scratched me over my backside.

I stood up from my position on the floor and ran into my room, pulling books off the bookshelf and grabbing my old English notes. I've kept all my notes from over the years just incase they were useful, whereas other people burn everything once school lets out for summer.

I began teaching Eren words and how to sound them out on paper, he was getting the hang of it and I was proud of him for trying as hard as he is.

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Two months have passed and school was growing nearer and nearer, Eren can now read on his own but I still have to help him with some longer words that I either didn't go over or he forgot how to pronounce.

My grandfather had already bought me new school supplies, I didn't have school for another month but it's always good to have them before hand so you don't forget.

They aren't anything special, just a plain black and white notebook for each class and the same white binders to go along with them, a pack of mechanical pencils, and a gray felt cylinder pencil case with a couple folders to match the gray.

I trust Eren enough to not get my books wet in the bathroom, so I usually leave a stack in there when I'm not with him, such as at night or doing chores so he wouldn't grow bored.

Other than that I didn't leave the bathroom often, Eren had tried -- and succeeded -- to kiss me a couple more times over the months I've been with him. I always ended up a blushing mess as he did so, I eventually gave in and let him sneak in kisses to the cheek, only escaping with a red tint lighting up my face instead of a tomato red invading my pale skin.

"Hey Armin, what's this word?" Eren asked one day, we were sat in the bathroom as we read together, I turned around and sat up and leaned over to see.

Without warning he grabbed the back of my head and pulled me into a kiss. I blushed brightly but kissed back, wrapping my arms around Eren's neck.

I dropped my book on the bathroom tiles and Eren grabbed me around my waist, pulling me into the tub and soaking my clothes, but I didn't care. I only cared about Eren right here and right now.

We eventually pulled apart for air, panting as I sat on Erens lap and he was leaned against the bathroom wall. I blushed and got off him.

"S-sorry!" I said and he chuckled, pulling me back onto his lap.

I sighed in defeat, grabbing my book and slouching down in Erens lap, my head was against his chest as I continued reading. Eren retrieved his book and circled his arms around me like a cage as he read along side me.

We spent the rest of the day in that position.