Rivilis Amiculus

Feelings

~Eren~

Things went as they normally did after the Quidditch game. Snow started to fall and everyone bundled up for the holiday season. December rolled around and I found myself walking into my dad's classroom for another lesson. Mikasa arrived with Annie as usual, but they seemed a little distant. They normally walked everywhere holding hands and looking at each other, but now they weren't doing either of those things.

They took their seats and I looked at them for a bit. They're probably just tired. I thought and looked to the front.

Over the next few days, I found myself checking on them whenever I walked into my classes with Slytherin. They were getting more and more distant from each other and I started worrying a little bit. They were such a power couple. Dad even approved of their relationship and supported them.

A couple weeks before Hogsmeade weekend, I was walking out of charms to go to potions when Mikasa ran up to me.

"Hey, Eren!" she called. Her scarf was haphazardly around her neck and her books and supplies were slipping from her hands.

I turned around and gave her a confused look, "Where's Annie?"

"In the classroom. I just wanted to walk with you."

That didn't sound right. There's no way she would want to walk with me over Annie for no reason. Plus, it was obvious that she wanted to get out of the classroom pretty fast. She must've scooped up all her supplies and ran.

"Are you two okay?" I asked.

She sighed, "No..."

"What happened?"

"Nothing, just... It doesn't feel right anymore... I don't know why..."

I bit my lip, "Well, you guys can work things out. I believe in you two."

She shrugged, "I appreciate it, but I don't know..."

~Armin~

The Quidditch game soon came up and we were getting ready to play Hufflepuff. I was oddly nervous. I don't know why. I had always looked forward to games before. Why was I suddenly anxious?

We were in the Great Hall for breakfast and going over the plan again.

"Armin, you've already explained to us five times! We're ready," Reyna assured.

"Are you sure...? I don't want you guys getting hurt," I told them tapping my finger on the map of the field.

"We'll be fine! We trained for this."

"You guys do realize that your role is just as important as Connie's, right? We suffered last year because of half dedication from the Beaters."

"Armin," Ian spoke and stood up, "what makes you think that I won't put in everything I have into this game? I am Ian Oakley. It has been my dream to play Quidditch since I was three! I'm going to blow your mind out there, you hear me?"

I sighed, "Okay, just... Do your best."

I folded up the map and finished my breakfast. I ate pretty quickly because I was nervous. There was about 15 minutes left of breakfast when Eren approached us.

"Umm... Are you guys discussing anything?"

"No, what brings you here?" Rico asked.

"Can I borrow Armin?"

They all looked to me. I looked at them, then to Eren, then back to them.

"Uh- Sure," I replied and stood up.