Berthold was out of the hospital but was walking on crutches, but the most painful for him was stopping his sport for 3 months. He used to do it every day ... Annie's father had decided to look for a replacement so that she could participate in the 2018 championships, for that he had to prepare a casting to find the ideal partner. Annie did not really agree, but she had to. She had posted an ad on her Facebook page, asking all skaters looking for a partner, come Saturday at 10am.

Saturday came at great speed, and Annie found herself sitting at a table, with her father and Reiner, watching the candidates present their performances. After that, Annie will decide if she is interested or not, by reminding them. Some skated very well, they were quite difficult figures, but they had never worked with a partner, and had simply done the individual. Annie's father leaned over to ask if she had spotted anyone, but for the moment that was not the case, Annie was content to look at them without a word, without expression. She was just nodding when they left. The cast lasted 8 hours and finally ended for Reiner and Annie who could not actually anymore. The blonde had retained two for now but she still did not know which.


- Oh fuck ! Reiner said, staring at his cell phone.
- What? asked Annie, who said to her vehicle with her father.
- There is someone who has reproduced your figures to perfection!
- Stop it's not possible, you've already made that one, she added opening the potter.
- Armin Arlert, look at you if you do not believe me said Reiner sticking the phone under his nose.
- Watch asked Mr. Leonhart by joining them.


They all watched without a word the performance of the latter who refits the figures without any problem, as if he had practiced for years. Annie noticed that she had already met him very quickly during the competitions a few days ago. She had not seen his performance but he seemed very talented in reality.


- I think we found your partner smiles his father.

Eren had the good idea to skate with his friends: Sasha, Connie, Jean and Mikasa, who they could not keep on the ice ... Sasha was doing a strange dance to try to keep his balance , before clinging desperately to Connie, dragging him down. Under the laughter, Armin helped them get up with Mikasa. Scarcely had they left to skate, than Jean lay down on the ground, good Armin was going to take out the little plots to hold himself, as with the babies.


- How are you doing on skates! Sasha said clinging to the railing after performing in front of her friends, who did not hold back their laughter.
-As if you were learning to walk," Armin grinned, taking her arm, to help him at least one lap, without ending up on the ground.
- I have an idea for tonight! she says.
- Ah? Connie asked, clinging to Jean, who was scolding.
- We're all going to Macdo!
- Are you still hungry?
- Well after a session like this ... she mumbled while holding the belly that gurgled.
- Do we meet around 8 pm there? Eren finished.
- No problem smiles Mikasa before seeing Jean rush into Connie, because he couldn't stop.



After a two-hour session, Armin and Eren remained at the rink, while their friends went home, then joined them directly at Mcdo. Armin trained a little on the ice before joining the locker room with Eren to change. They chatted a bit about everything and anything when they heard the slamming of the doors of the entrance to the rink, surely someone who wanted information. Eren went out to see the visitor while Armin was on his cell phone. The brunette walked when his eyes widened, recognizing Annie Leonhart who was waiting impatiently for the reception, he quickly turned around.



-Oh fucking whore," said Eren, returning to the locker room.
- What?
- It's Annie.
-You've already told me several times," said Armin, looking back at his cell phone.
- Oh yeah ? come then! Eren added, taking her arm to take him away.


Armin was dragged by his friend, while he still had his skates. Hiding behind a wall, they both went out to see. It was impossible .. Annie Leonhart here? She walked around the rink, arms crossed while waiting. Armin looked at Eren with wide eyes:


- What is she doing here?
-I don't know," Eren murmured. Go and see her !

- What do you want me to say ?!
- Rhooo I don't know, it's nice at home? Eren finished pushing the blond out of their hiding place.

Armin glared at his friend before transferring his intention to Annie, who had seen him. She quickly approached him, staring straight at him.

- Annie Leonhart, are you Armin Arlert? That's right ? she asked, extending her hand.
- Uh ... Y-yes, that's it stammered the blonde taking his soft hand as a sign of politeness.

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