Not Just an Act [ArminxEren]

~ preparations ~

A terribly unwanted headache forming at my temple seems to only thing 'on my mind' right now. It blocks out most thought I could- and should be having.

Yet, not a soul could even manage the thought of how much precious time I have been devoting to practice. Musical practice. Singing and piano. Try-outs for the school play were in three days, and I have to get a lead. We will be performing Love Amongst the Giants, a musical. A pretty typical one, but what's important is the principle. Of course my want to get a lead does not go without reason. I am a straight-A student, not an attention whore. Getting a lead role could quite possibly raise my social standings. Though the entire 'popular' clique is composed of bitches and assholes.

• Eren's P.o.v. •

I lay on the couch, nonchalantly strumming the beginning of 'Chasing Cars' by Snow Patrol on my acoustic guitar. My living room was beautiful, hardwood floors and a skii-lodge feel to the decor. Large, clear windows stretched from the floor to the ceiling, filling the room with soothing sunlight. It smelt of autumn and candles, with a hint of lavender.

The pleasant quietness of being home alone comforted me into practicing my try-out piece. I never liked audiences.

Serenely singing the heart-warming words of Snow Patrol's greatest hit, I found peace with myself- an uncomfortable, unpopular boy, despite my jock-ish attitude. The song reminded me of the boy I had seen during lunch the other day. A pleasant, goofy smile always shining on his face, and those big, bright blue and gorgeous eyes. 'Maybe I am a little gay. But that's ok, nobody pays attention to me enough to pester me about it. Maybe if I get a lead, he'll notice me.'

I smiled as I came to the chorus, my favorite part of the song.

"If I lay here. If I just lay here. Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told. Before we get too old. Show my our garden that's bursting into life"

• Author's note •

I was DYING to write this when I came up with the idea. I HADDD to write this, and I'm soooo excited to write more! I hope you friends like the cheesiness :3 it probably won't be as corny as this chapter.

Eren: maybe senpai will notice me!

Love you guys!💕

Sincerely your sincere friend,

GoatBooty🎌