Chapter 18: The Fall Dance
Everyone
Eren's POV
"Damn it..." I say under my breath as Mom ties my tie. She was so rough with her hands as she pulled to tighten them.
"Oi! What did I say about cursing in this house, Eren Jaeger?!" She shouts at me.
"M-Mom! You can't treat me like a child-"
"You are a child- my own child." She took a deep breath, stepping back to see me in this stupid suit she made me wear. "My own little boy..."
Turning to the mirror, I saw why she was helping me. I wore a black suit with long black pants, and Mom said that I would look better with a dark blue tie. Moving the collar, I groaned and started to complain about. "It's hot... and scratchy..."
She sighs, "Eren... just... have fun, okay? Glad you're taking Mikasa to the dance with you..." She says right when Mikasa was coming down the stairs.
"Yes... Mom..." Sighing, I looked up to see Mikasa, "Come on, we're gonna-"
Seeing Mikasa in her light gray dress and a fancy red scarf around her neck... who knew that she was that cute looking...? She wore her black flats and she looked nervous as she walked down... especially when she was near me.
Mom looked at her, "Aww... if it isn't my friend's daughter that looks as beautiful as you!"
"Thank you, Carla..."
"Now, please... have fun at the dance. Armin's grandfather's picking you guys up, along with Annie, okay?"
"Yes Mom..."
"Have fun."
We walked outside, waiting for Armin's grandfather. A gust of cold wind blew past, and I hear Mikasa shivering. In my arms, I had a black jacket, and at the moment, I didn't need it. Mikasa had short sleeves, so of course she was freezing her butt off!
Taking that jacket, I covered her shoulders with it. "E-Eren..."
"You need it more than I do." I say once the van pulls up.
Light gray and all.. of course it was Armin's grandfather. The door slides open and I see Armin in a black suit, just like me. Except, he had a light blue tie. He smiles at us, "What are you guy waiting for?! Get in!"
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Armin's POV
"Thanks!" Eren shouts as I got out to let them sit in the back seats.
"No problem!"
"So, where to next, Armin?" Grandpa asks as everyone was settled in the van.
Smiling, I knew who to go to next. "Annie's house."
"You're the boss."
As we drove towards her house... constantly, I fixed my tie and nervously played with my fingers. I decided to make up my mind... that I will ask her to be my girlfriend. I don't mind it at all... but it was just nervous to tell Eren that she was gonna be my girlfriend... and that asking her officially made me very uneasy.
One thing that worried me was Bertholdt... the last time I saw him was on the first day of school... staring me down as if he was gonna kill me... now, I don't see him anywhere... was it good or bad?
"Ah, Annie, right?" Grandpa asks as the door slides open.
"Yes Mr. Arlert."
I turned to see Annie wearing a light blue dress, spaghetti straps, revealing some of her skin. Here hair was up in her usual bun, and she carried a gray jacket with her. Seeing her... wow... I instantly fell for her looks.
My words stutters as I spoke to her, "H-Hey Annie..."
She smiles, clearly embarrassed but I could tell that she wanted to come along, even in her dress. "Armin... you look... cute..."
"Heh, I do? You do too... I mean-"
Annie closes the door behind her, buckling herself in. "I know what you mean, Armin... thank you..."
"Onwards!" Grandpa shouts as he drives towards the school.
We held hands, and I felt myself blush... we were... gonna be... boyfriend and girlfriend soon... something that I wanted to be for a long time... her hands were cold, like they were frozen. But with my hands, they warmed them up... Annie... you're like a crystal. Hard to get through, but you're truly beautiful...
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Connie's POV
We were gonna walk down to the school once we were dressed... and we were at my apartment. Sasha decided to bring her dress here to change, and she was gonna sleep on the couch for tonight... eh, I didn't mind. As long as she was happy, I was fine with her sleeping in our apartment. After all, we are boyfriend and girlfriend...
"I'm done!"
Turning around, I see Sasha wearing a tan dress, her sleeves were puffy at the end... she danced, where her dress lifted as she spun. Her hair was down from her normal ponytail, wearing no make-up. She was so... cute... nothing more to say...
"S-Sasha..."
She blushes, "You like it?"
"Do I? S-Sasha... you're a-amazing!"
"T-Thanks C-Connie..."
Thomas walks out of his room, wearing a dark brown suit and holding Mina's hand. "Oi, you guys are gonna stay here and make out all night or you guys gonna go to the dance?"
My face turned bright red, "W-We're going! S-Shut up!"
Sasha started to laugh, we're just gonna isolate ourselves in that garden, right?" Seeing her light brown eyes... man, I really liked them... I could stare into them forever, and never forget them. I swear, I'll give her my life... all of it...
"R-Right..."
"So, what are we waiting for? Come on! I'm sure I left some cookies in Mina's car."
"Sounds delicious..." And we let the night begin. I know that tonight would be very beautiful... just Sasha and I... sitting in the garden, and just being in love. No need to actually go dancing... unless something amazing happened...
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Levi's POV
Why did I let Hanji change at school? Right... her club was wrapping up some fireworks to shoot up tonight at 9. After changing into my black suit and my white cravat, I waited for her at the entrance to the festival.
"Wow... he looks so bad-ass..." I hear one of the popular girls whisper as they pass.
"Tch..." Can't they see? I'm here for only one person...
I gazed away, hoping to see something to satisfy myself. So, I settled watching the wind blow into the tree leaves. Sometimes, it looks fake... seeing those leaves shimmer- and watching the leaves fall to the ground... winter would come soon... and then the time for the Winter Dance... should be fun.
"Levi..." Her voice lured me over to her. When I turned, my breath was stolen from me.
There she was, Hanji in her glorious... beautiful state. She wore a pale yellow dress and tan leggings. Black flats were on her feet. Surprisingly, she had her messy hair down... all brushed and clean. Her glasses were polished and shining brightly. No cracks or scratches on them... as if they were brand new. When I saw her go to dances, she wore jeans and a fancy shirt... this was the first time I ever seen her in a dress.
Some girl with pale blonde hair walked up to her, having her hair cut in a boy's cut. Her arm was hooked around Hanji's, and as they walked closer, the girl unhooked her arm. "May I introduce you, your date."
Hanji starts to giggle, turning red as well. "T-Technically he's not my date-"
"Yet he's the one who asked you to the dance. It's a date, Hanji."
"Thanks Nanaba. Now, go find Miche."
"I will..." But before she left, she leaned forward into Hanji's ear, whispering something. Whatever she said, it left Hanji blushing and stunned. Nanaba smirked walking backwards as she spoke. "Good luck!"
Walking up to her, I surprised her by wrapping my arm around her hip. "Jeez, aren't you jumpy today? What's wrong?"
"N-Nothing..."
I felt myself smirk at her, "There is something wrong... I know you too well. Tell me."
She smiles, "As expected of you..." Hanji then takes a deep breath, and we started to make our way towards the football field outside. "Well... I'm just... nervous..."
"Nervous? Why?" Then, she fell silent... there's only one reason why. "It's Erwin, right?"
Her smile was full of nervousness, "Y-Yeah... that's right..."
My grip tightened, pulling her closer to me. "Don't worry, Hanji... I'll protect you from him. Besides, he was a jerk from the beginning."
She smiles, "Thanks, Levi... you're my bad boy... you do know that, right?"
"Heh, what else am I to you? I'm not a lab rat, so yeah, I'm your bad boy."
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3rd Person POV
As Levi walked in with Hanji, the football field was already partying the night away. Couples either sat on the bleachers, talking and flirting with each other, or they were on the field, dancing to the epic beat of the music. The music filled the field, loud and booming, causing earthquakes on the fake grass.
Reiner and Bertholdt was one of those couples, sitting on the bleachers. Finally, Reiner was able to calm him down, to calm his nerves. Now, Bertholdt laughs, almost falling for his best friend... one thing racked his mind... why didn't he see this part of Reiner before? For 5 years... he never seen him act all happy and joyful, flirting as well.
Reiner... he was enjoying the time he has with Bertholdt... the one person he ever truly ever wanted... but was afraid that he would never accept Reiner's true feelings. But now... now that Bertholdt knows who he truly is... he wishes to win his heart.
Eren and Mikasa started to dance awkwardly on the field, laughing at each other's awkward moves. Something was already growing inside Mikasa's heart... ever since they first met each other at the airport. Her heart grew for Eren, seeing how he was... something that she loved.
But Eren had a hard time accepting that from Mikasa. At first, he saw her as someone who would drag him down... but seeing how she took bullies down, from left and right... and seeing her heart open, he sees that he had feelings for her too...
Behind the trees, Armin and Annie stood there, nervous. Armin already decided his words to say to his lover. They only knew each other for a few months, and they had a connection. Was it the dreams they both had of each other? Perhaps.
"A-Annie... I decided."
"Decided what?" She asks, staring into his blue eyes. She too knew his words, but wanted to make sure that they were on the same page.
"Will you please be my girlfriend?"
Of course Annie would say yes. For days, she waited for him to question him... and finally... he asked her the perfect question... answering it with the perfect answer. "Yes..."
Back in the gardens, where they asked for each other's hand to be their boyfriend and girlfriend. Connie and Sasha sat on the stone benches, where they ate Sasha's delicious cookies. One bite, and the chocolate oozes out. They laughed as they kissed each other, alone... and all they had was each other. The perfect couple... the food freak and the class clown... what more could they possibly be?
Historia and Ymir decided to stay up by the stands, waiting for the fireworks. Ymir's thoughts of her lesbian lover grew. She still didn't know if Historia was a lesbian like her, or a straight person. Wanting answers, but afraid to ask them... afraid that she would break her heart.
Jean and Marco were on the field, dancing with each other... having fun. Now... they already gotten hints for each other's love. Staring into each other's
Erwin was on the bleachers, silently staring at the girl he lost. He watches her every move: dancing with Levi, though he looked pained to dance... seeing her laugh as she watches Levi struggle to make a single dance move... and just being happy. Was it something that Erwin longed for? Seeing her happy? That did bring joy to his heart... but what corrupted his heart was the jealousy.
Jealous that Levi took the girl he loved... jealous how every move he made, that small rat took it away. He wonders, why Levi even talks to her. Why he takes care of her when she would need someone else. But no such luck. No answers could be revealed...
He stares Levi down with menacing eyes, his eyebrows were bunched together... "Levi... you may have won this round... but I will love Hanji more than you do." He mumbles...
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Levi's POV
"I hate you."
Hanji was too busy dancing to the music, begging me to dance along. Doesn't she know that I don't dance? Please... the way her eyes sparkled as she laughed and dance... why did she look so cute?
She takes my hand, pulling me close to her, "Come on, just try..."
Her hands takes mine, making me spin. "I suck."
"It's just one night, Levi..."
Groaning, I manged to do that. Dancing and just having fun with her. What more will it take for me to be with her? What else do I have to do? Was it enough? Or do I need to go and do more for her? Hanji, I wish I knew what was in your head...
After all, this is the fall dance...
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