{Yandere EreMika} Only Mine...

Chapter 8: Rumors

Eren's POV

Everyone has been scared to go to school lately... but to be fair... the reason behind it is reasonable. A murder recently happened- and everyone thinks that the perpetrator happened to be at school. But the school wouldn't have us stay at home any longer. The threat seemed to be only once. 

We walked back into the school- everyone practically quaking in their boots. 

"Eren!" I, admitting, jumped. I turned to see Armin, seeing my reaction. "Sorry for the startling wake-up call... anyways... how do you feel? You know... after... that..."

"I... I don't know..."

"Me neither..."

We slowly walked into the classroom- the terrifying feeling continued to fall down. Especially since they were accusing someone in the school. It wasn't fair. To be harassed like that because of their background. 

I walked straight to one guy who was casually spreading rumors. "Hah, yeah... I hope they finally convict that Mikasa girl. We all know she did it. She did it before when she was a child- she could do it again now. We know that Sasha was murdered by her."

I tapped his shoulder, crossing my arms. "Why are you accusing someone like that? Huh?"

The boy turned around, chuckling. "Why... it's you. Ha... you wouldn't know anything about Mikasa Ackerman or the rumors around that Ackerman family."

"What rumors? All I heard was that Mikasa's parents were killed- I doubt it was her. I don't believe that rumor."

"One of my parents' friends attended at a school with the Mr. Ackerman- you know... Levi Ackerman. As that friend stated that there were murders at that school. Levi was practically like Mikasa. Word was that the murders surprisingly stopped once we all knew Levi was dating."

"I'm sure it was coincidence."

"He never dated anyone else but his current wife."

I scoffed, shrugging my shoulders. "That doesn't say anything. My mom never dated anyone else but my dad. What was that supposed to mean?" 

The boy remained silent.

"Exactly. These are just rumors. Unless there is proof- it's just rumors. It could be a coincidence that Mr. Ackerman and Mrs. Ackerman got together in high school after those murders- but you would know that many people got arrested the days before that. How do you know that they weren't killed by a serial killer?"

More silence.

"And what I heard about Mikasa... no one knew the killer of her parents. There was evidence that someone did break in. How would little Mikasa know that to stage it? Tell me, Jean. How is it possible? It's just rumors..."

How much silence could this boy have?

I shook my head, walking past them. "Unless there's evidence to prove those rumors- they're nothing but rumors. I don't believe them. Always picking on the vulnerable- how can you guys stand that? I guess you would be those kind of people who look down onto others and laugh when they struggle. Take a look back and see what damage you have done."

Walking away without another word, I could feel nothing but anger.

"Eren..." I turned back to see Armin extending his hand out- but freezes in place.

"Armin, what is it?" I turned forward, seeing Mikasa leaning against the wall. "Oh... Mikasa!" 

Once I called her name, she seemed to have perked up. "E-Eren..."

I chuckled, walking towards her. I smiled softly, trying to help bring up her self-esteem. "Listen, I know what the kids are saying out there- but don't let them get to you. It's nothing but rumors. I don't believe that you killed Sasha... I really don't. But... I don't get them- it's just rumors. I believe in you."

Mikasa had a small smile grow on her face, nearly turning red. "T-Thank you..."

Opening my mouth to say something, Mr. Ackerman walked by. "Jaeger, what's this about rumors?"

Stepping back in fear -his face is just stunningly scary- I gulped a bit. "U-Uh... J-Jean was talking about the rumors about... Sasha, sir... and... brought up this rumor about you from... from his parents' friend..."

"Which is what?"

"You were a murderer... but... but I don't believe it. It has to be a coincidence. I hate... I hate how rumors are. Always destroying people. So I don't believe them at all."

Mr. Ackerman nodded his head. almost brushing it aside. "At least people know that they can't accept rumors. I'm going to hear this in class... aren't I...?"

"Yes... sorry I couldn't say anything..."

"You're doing well not accepting these rumors. Hurry inside- I need to talk to my niece."

Armin and I scurried off, running inside before Armin tugged me back. I nearly shouted at him, but we started to hear Mr. Ackerman's voice with Mikasa's.

"You hear that? Rumors, Mikasa, rumors. What did I say?"

"Sorry, Uncle."

"We'll talk more at home. Get your stuff ready for classes."

Armin and I had exchanged strange looks, confusion filling our faces. What did Mr. Ackerman mean when he was talking to her...? Why was Mikasa apologizing...?