𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍 ◦ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 || 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐲

Song: 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠: 𝐒𝐡𝐲 ~ 𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐞𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝

Warning: Fluff,

(x 'Short Reader)

Words: 1.1k

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Facing my opponent I threw a sharp punch towards Jean.......

Yet he suddenly spins too quickly knocking me off my feet, feeling the wind knock out of me. Clenching my teeth tightly from the sharp jolt in my back, I stood back up raising my fists.

"Ha is that all you got, Shorty?" He smirks, but this time it was my turn to smirk.

"Think again!" I yell, pulling out my trump card. Charging swiftly towards him, I grab him by the neck with a headlock and threw him over my shoulder. I saw him fly right into Eren, dusting my hands proudly.

"Dammit!!!!" he yells, following with a groan.

"You got a good shoulder," I hear someone comment, turning to see Bertholdt towering over me. "You wanna spar?"

"Sure,"

We both got ready to fight again noticing Reiner was watching us, as I charge towards Bertholdt. Out of nowhere I felt him grab me by the collar, but I knee him in the chest harshly making him release me. I then went to swiftly sweep his feet off the ground, when I felt him grab me and flip me onto my back pinning me to the ground.

His face was very close to mine, "Oh I am so sorry, it's a habit," He apologises, making my cheeks glow red in response.

He offers a hand, gladly taking it while pulling me to my feet, dusting ourselves off.

"Alright that's the end of training, go to lunch!!!!"

"Well thanks for sparring," I smile gently, about to walk away when I felt a hand grasp my wrist.

Humming in confusion, my eyes met with his.

"Um....w-wait," he stutters, seeing his cheeks grow red. "W-Would you like to have lunch with me and my friends?"

"Sure, I've got no one to go to," gladly accepting the invitation, when I see Reiner give him the thumbs up for encouragement. I knot my eyebrows in confusion, but I brush it off like it was nothing. 

We then head inside grabbing our lunch and sitting down, with Bertholdt sitting next to me. He sat very close but it doesn't bother me much, as I began to eat. 

"So Shorty...........I see Bert took down you the shortstuff," Reiner broke the silence between us all, making me pause eating. Sending him a dangerous glare upon the blonde male, his eyes widen in fear. If looks could kill, he would be dead right now.

Bertholdt taps my shoulder gently.

"Don't listen to him (Y-Y/N), Reiner is being Reiner," Bert stutters, seeing his cheeks grow bright red.

"Right, Reiner being Reiner I guess," I mutter, bringing my drink to my lips and sipping it lightly.

"Hey at least you took down horseface," Annie points out, leaning forward as she sat opposite of me.

"I guess you could say that, he is just a weak coward," I comment, smirking at my victory.

"What did you say?!"

I turn to see Jean storming up to me with fire raging eyes, pushing myself up from my seat I turn to face him. Eyes narrowing his way, as he towers over me. I press my shoulders back, keeping my composure. "You're a weak coward," I repeat myself, nonchalant I was.

"Tch, you're the one that is short," he points out, poking his finger to my shoulder.

Raising an eyebrow, I scoff.

"Yeah, which means I am less likely to get eaten by a titan unlike you," I say, giving him the death glare. "At least your fangirl titans will come rushing to you, and ripping you apart in excitement. See how you would like that!"

"Oh you just didn't!" Jean yells angrily, pulling his fist back. 

Realising I went a little too far my eyes widen, squeezing my eyes tightly awaiting for the impact. Before he could knock me out, I saw a giant figure block the attack. Jean's eyes widen at his mistake, looking up to the person he accidentally punched.

"Back the hell away!" Bertholdt warns him.

"Why, she is the one that's threatening me?!"

"Actually, she shouldn't be your problem if she starts a fight," Bert began. "Which means that you start the fights with her. Now back off, or you will regret it!"

My eyes widen at Bert's confidence and threat, why do this for me? I could handle that stupid horseface, I can take him down........can I?

Lowering my eyes, I sigh shoving my plate.

"I lost my appetite," I mutter, walking out of the mess halls. While walking down I start having regrets of coming here, but if I go back I will be a slave to my father. That's the point I escaped, to find a better life than being cooped up in a cell or the basement.

Seeing my favourite tree I bend my knees and jumped high up, latching onto a branch above hauling myself up. Soon I found a good height, I rest against the base of the tree. I pull my knees to my chest, burying my head into my chest overthinking too much. 

I shake my head in anger, "Why did I have to be short? I know Captain Levi is short and skilful, but being a girl is twice as hard. I was shorter than Annie, and thats worse.

"(Y/N)?"

"Gahh!!" I cry in fright, falling off the branch embracing for impact. I await to hit the ground, but I felt arms wrap around my body. I breathe out in relief as Bert places me down on the ground gently, "Thank you."

"You alright?" he asks, skipping my thank you.

"Tch, of course I am," I say, dusting myself off. To be very honest I wasn't okay, I wasn't okay at all. I might act tough and fearless placing a tough facade on, but deep down I was suffering with loss, no love, anger. I felt someone wipe my cheeks, realising I was subconsciously crying.

"It's okay to cry, you know?"

"I wasn't crying," I folding my arms, averting my eyes from his.

"(Y/N), I know how you feel," he whispers, as my eyes widen at his comment. I turn around to look him in the eye, with his towering figure loom over me. "I hate being tall, I can't do much with my height. All I can do is fight, but not too fast like Captain Levi or Annie."

"I guess," I mumble, when I felt him hug me. 

My eyes widen at his kind gesture, when I return the hug. Soon the waterworks begin to roll in, as I clutch tightly to him. Burying my face into his chest, my sobs were muffled by this. Never have I felt that soft and comforting love, this feeling of being wrapped around in pure kindness. His hands rubs in small motions against my lower back.

"You can trust me," he whispers, pulling away and wiping my cheeks.

"Okay," I say, gathering my sense and nature.

"Good," he whispers, leaning down and pecking my cheek. "I am here whenever you need me, and we can help each other with our heights. Call it........a compromise."

"Sure," I say, blushing deeply.

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𝐀/𝐍: Hey everyone I apologise for not updating fast, as I have my year 11 and 12 exams coming up, due to COVID restrictions. I will try and update more in the future

~ Little Bean

{10/5/22}