A New Beginning

Chapter Ten: Betrayal

The morning came, and my head was pounding. I pushed myself out of bed, and slowly put on my clothes. The next event is happening in a few hours. I still wasn't sure if Levi wanted me to come.

I looked at my door, and saw that there was a letter laying on the floor. Someone must've slipped it under when I was asleep. I picked it up and opened it.

"Don't come. -Levi"

Well I guess that answered my question. I threw on my hood, and walked out my door.

I needed to figure out where Eren and Historia are staying. Since I can't see him at the Queen's event, I have to see him somehow. I'm not sure when we will see eachother again.

Eren said their Inn was only a few blocks away, so I'm guessing it's the most expensive one in town.

As I get closer, I tighten the grip on my hood so I go unnoticed.

I saw that there were two scout members outside, keeping an eye on the perimeter.

This has to be where they are staying.

The event being held is mandatory for every villager to come. That means the Inn will be nearly abandoned. I needed to wait until then to go inside.

I walked the perimeter of the Inn. I'm guessing the important people will be higher up, and on the backside of the building. I kept my eye peeled for any open windows or balconies.

Now I'm on the complete opposite side of the Inn. I had to maneuver my way through a small patch of trees and bushery. This keeps me perfectly hidden.

I started to scan the building, looking at each window and balcony. There are a handful of open windows.

I was about to give up, when I saw a figure enter their balcony.

Eren.

Although, he didn't look like himself. His eyes were sad. He leaned on the edge of the balcony, and let out a sigh.

I wished I could go to him. It broke my heart to see him like this.

He stood there quietly for a few minutes.

Rustling came from his room, and Historia appeared on the balcony. Eren didn't notice her at first, still lost in his thoughts. She wrapped her arms around him from behind.

Eren's eyes widened, and for a split second he looked horrified. He quickly wiped away the scared expression, and turned into a happy version of himself.

I turned my head away in shock. I wonder what else they do together?

I got low to the ground, and turned my eyes back to them.

Historia was talking, but I couldn't make out what she was saying.

They continued to hold each other as she spoke, they looked like a happy couple. If I hadn't seen Eren's true reaction when she first came, I would've believed this charade. He must be pretending to like Historia, but why?

My thoughts were interrupted when Historia touched Eren's cheek.

Rage filled my body.

Eren did a great job at pretending to like it, but I know him better than anyone. I can see how uncomfortable he is.

I had to do something. This can't go on. Not just for my sake, but for Eren's. Who knows what she's making him do.

I became sick at the thought.

I brushed the thought away, and figured out exactly where his room is.

The Inn has six floors, it looks like Eren is on the fifth. That means Historia is in the main room on the sixth floor.