Rain Shall Fall

Chapter 11

The day of the play

People started to fill in the school theatre from 5 pm. Armin peeked from the curtains and was starting to get nervous.

"Getting butterflies, Arlert?" Armin slightly jumped from the sudden voice behind me. He scowled behind him,"No of your business, Annie."

Annie sighed and pinched one of his cheeks,"Y'know, your pouting face looks cute." He slapped her hand away,"Stop it." He then straighten up and walked away. A moment later Moblit called them together.

"Look, this is the first time our theatre got that full." He stated,"So please don't screw this. Got it?" All of them nodded.

At the stage, the light dimmed and the person playing as the narrator (Moblit) spoke from backstage,"Ladies and gentlemen. We present to you our yearly play, Rain Shall Fall." The crowd applauded.

Then Eren came out from the left side wearing a white cape that dragged the floor with his costume that looked like royalty and upon his brown head a makeshift crown that looked almost real. He then said aloud,"Lost she was after she lost her sister. Why can't I find one who'll cure her ice heart?" Then from the left Annie emerged,"Father, there is no need to melt my heart. I swore I'll stay this way forever."

He scowled (which wasn't hard at all) at her,"Dear girl. Go back to your room. You have no need to know my plans." Annie made a 'hmph' sound and walked away. But not before saying,"Nothing you do will help me, Father!"

Eren sighed and said,"Such a stubborn girl, Juliette is. Now I must find one to make her smile." Then someone entered as a guard (Jean) and said,"Your Majesty. The prince from the neighbouring kingdom is here. Shall I bring him in?" Eren nodded. Jean exited and then came out again with Armin.

Armin wore a white coat and dress pants. The only black was a pin on the coat with the shape of swan. He said confidently,"I received your letter a fortnight ago. What is it that you want?"

Eren said,"Come in. I shall tell you within the four walls of my office."

(A/N: I dunno but I'm writing nonsense XD)

And thus the story was all about the girl Juliette, so cold hearted compared to snow. The prince named Aaron was called by the Father to make his princess smile. But in so many months he failed. Till the last resort.

"Smile for me please." Armin said. Annie had her arms crossed facing away,"No." He sighed,"I have no choice then."

Annie was shocked because to her it was not in the script. But behind her back Armin had discussed with Miss Zoe to change it without Annie's knowledge.

He grabbed her chin, so that she faced him. She grunted,"What are you doing, Aaron?" For the sake of the play she did not use Armin's name.

And in front of the crowd he kissed her. When he pulled back he said,"I will make you smile, Juliette. Just you wait."

Annie thought, Now that's the script.

After the play

Many people congratulated their good acting, including Mr Smith.

After everyone left Annie was waiting for Bertholdt who was with the crew cleaning up. Armin went up to her,"Hey Annie. So how was my acting?" She scowled with a little blush,"Why the kiss? It wasn't in the script." Armin laughed,"Yes it is. Ask Miss Zoe." She looked away,"Then why wasn't I notified?"

Armin leaned in closer,"Then I'll be able to steal your first kiss." He placed a hand on her cheek and made her look at him. Before she could protest he kissed her. And it lingered.

Annie didn't move at all. She waited for Armin to pull away which he did after someone shouted,"Get a room you two!" Armin shouted,"Shut up Jean!"

Annie said,"You done? You know I will never smile because when the rain falls, it reminds of her. I'll never smile." Then Bertholdt came,"Come on Annie. Let's go home."

And they both left. Armin merely stared, hoping she'll look back.

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A/N: crap I know. Anyway, it'll probably end in the next chapter.