Thorns and Roses [Modern Levi x OC] *ON HOLD*

Chapter 18: Guess Who's Back?

"I want to marry Mikasa."

I sat there completely still and didn't move a muscle. Quite honestly, I was really shocked at what Eren had said. It's not that I was jealous or upset that he wanted to marry Mikasa, but I felt like he was moving at such a fast pace and needed to slow down.

"Eren," I started to saw slowly while setting my drink down. "Y-You want to marry Mikasa?"

He nodded, the look of determination never leaving his eyes.

I sighed and rubbed my temples. "Eren, I'm happy for you, honestly, but don't you think you're moving too quickly?" He opened his mouth to reply, but I had cut him off. "How long have you guys even been dating?"

"That doesn't matter, Iris!" he exclaimed. "No, we haven't been dating that long, a month or so, but we've known each other and have been best friends our whole life. I love her a lot, Iris. And yes, I know I've 'loved' people before, like you for example, and in the end we broke up, but I really love Mikasa. N-Not saying I don't love you, because I do, but not in that way. I-I mean, I thought I did then in that way and-"

"I get it, Eren," I interrupted with a smile.

He rubbed the back of his neck and sighed. "I really love her," he whispered.

"I know."

He was quiet for a moment before saying, "I'll think she'll say yes. Do you?"

The way his emerald green eyes looked made me smile. They were almost like a small puppy's. I nodded. "Absolutely."

Eren got a huge smile on his face and his cheeks were slightly red. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close to him. I chuckled softly and wrapped my arms around him returning the hug. "Thank you, Iris," he spoke into my shoulder. "Really. Thank you."

"I didn't do anything, Eren," I stated as we both pulled away.

He shrugged. "That's not true. You made me more sure of myself. I know I'm going to ask Mikasa for sure now. I won't back out." The determination was clear in his voice.

"When are you proposing?"

"Soon."

"Wow, that's very informative," I stated sarcastically. Before the brunette could defend himself, I had asked, "Do you have a ring?"

"Not yet," he muttered while crossing his arms.

"Right, right. Do you know who you all want to invite?"

He scratched the back of his head. "I mean, basically."

"So, basically you're kind of just winging this whole thing, is that correct?" I asked with a small smirk. He glared at me but kept quiet. I laughed at him and shook my head. "Alright, Einstein, here's a deal. If you want, I can help you with whatever you need me to, but it has to be tomorrow because I'm not up for it today."

He sighed and put his hands in his lap. He leaned back against the couch and turned his head over to look at me. "Nah, I'll be fine. I mean, I need an answer from her first before I need any help." I let out a snicker and shook my head. He smiled before continuing. "If she says yes, Mikasa will probably go to you for some help too."

I nodded. I started to lay down on the couch. My feet were a little past Eren's thighs and he gave me a playful glare. "I don't remember saying you could put your legs and feet on me."

I laughed and folded my arms against my stomach. "Yeah? Well this is my house."

He rolled his eyes playfully. "Really? I had no idea. Thank you Iris-chan for informing me about that. I will never mistake your house from mine now that you've cleared things up."