Strange little stories

Eren and Armin met online 5 years ago, and are finally about to meet when the two go to the same college. With everything going just swimmingly, one action will change everything for Armin- and Eren will have to suffer through Armin's fate, not able to help at all.

Riptide: ˈriptīd/ noun a strong current caused by tidal flow in confined areas such as inlets and presenting a hazard to swimmers and boaters. Fate is a strong current that brought us to together, while we were both confined and restricted by our families and our pasts. Sure, our relationship was a dangerous risk for both of us, but we were too in love to even care.

eren is a stubborn, failing student from a broken home. armin is his sweet, patient tutor with a life that is not always so sweet. despite their differences, opposites are bound to attract. warnings: sexual content, abuse mentions, alcohol mentions, mentions of homophobic slurs art on the cover by horreurscopes on tumblr !!

"You think I couldn't handle them?" "Yes, Eren. I know them, and I know you when you're angry. You would act recklessly and just end up getting yourself hurt, and they wouldn't hold back. They kill people, Eren. They kill people." He couldn't stop the tears from spilling down his cheeks and soaking into Eren's coat. "Hey, hey, shhh... You're right, I'm sorry..." "Never leave me," Armin whispered, pressing his head into Eren's neck. "Never," Eren promised.

Armin is a dancer. That is all he knows. And he for sure knows that there is nothing that can tame the darker sides of his personality. However, when a certain brunette stumbles into his life, he has to stop and wonder if he really is alone. warnings: language, referenced abuse/non-con, eating disorders, sexual content