I took a deep breath as I walked down the hall; my suitcases dragging behind me. I looked at the number given to me with some scribbled directions. I knew today would be the day I moved I've had it marked on my calendar for forever, but my nerves were eating at me now that it's actually happening. My 19th birthday wasn't that long ago which meant I would be switched to the upper classes but not only was I switching classes but I also had to switch dorms. Every 4 months they would take the new 19-year-olds to their new dorms. My new dorm room was on the other side of the campus closer to my new classes. I was praying that I would be in a dorm room with Armin again, but his dorm number was different than mine.

I continued down the hallway before stopping at the number that matched the one on the paper. I knocked despite having the key in my hand in case the person I was sharing with was already inside. Sure enough, I heard footsteps and then the door swung open.

"What do you want?" He asked with a roll of his eyes.

I stopped for a second his response taking me a little off guard. "I think I'm supposed to be here?" I said looking back at the paper double checking that I didn't knock on the wrong door. Before I could reread the number the guy took it from my hands.

"Yup 209. Perfect," he muttered the last part before throwing the paper back at me and turning around heading back into the room leaving the door open.

I guess that means I'm supposed to follow him. I stepped inside and my mouth practically hits the floor. This room is much bigger than my last one. It actually looks to be double the size of it actually. There was a desk on both sides of the room. The beds even seemed to be double the size of the last ones. There's a bathroom at the very back in the middle of the room and just a little in front of it there's a collapsible wall that's folded all the way down. It looks like it goes all the way down the middle of the room. It stops just before the front door and the bathroom door.

"I'm Eren, nice to meet you," I said reaching my arm to shake his.

He looked at my outstretched arm for a solid minute his arm moved from his side for a second before returning there almost as if he was unsure of me. He turned his head and just muttered something back. "Jean."

Before I could say anything else he grabbed the collapsible wall and pulled it across. Well, he doesn't seem to bad, but he doesn't seem to like me all that much. I started unpacking my suitcases I didn't have much stuff, mostly clothes. So it didn't take me very long to get unpacked and settled in. Tomorrow will be my first day in my new classes. I had to figure out how to be better at introducing myself.

I mean I know Mikasa and Armin are going to be there but I don't know pretty much anyone else. New classes new people. I refuse to sit alone at lunch from now on. I will make at least one friend who isn't Armin or Mikasa. As much as I love them they usually do their own things at lunch and I don't want to just follow Mikasa around helplessly anymore.

I took a breath and decided to take a walk around the new area. I'd have to get used to it since this is where I'm staying for the next 7 years. I walked to the door bumping into Jean right as I turned around the collapsible wall.

"Watch it dipshit," he grumbled.

"Sorry," I mumbled backing up keeping my head down.

He just stood there for a moment before mumbling, "where are you going anyways?"

I just awkwardly fidgeted with my hands before mumbling out an answer, "I was just going for a walk." I don't know why he'd care but I'm not going to be rude on my first day of knowing the guy; despite him having no problems being rude. Maybe he was having a bad day. He seemed like he was trying to be friendly, at least a little.

"Oh," he said awkwardly.

"How about you, where are you going?" I asked trying to be nice.

His eyes went wide, "None of your business," he said quickly before lowering his head and walking out of the room, closing the door behind him. At first, I thought it was a little rude but after taking a second to think about his tone and his expression it sounded more defensive than anything.

I shrugged it off and started walking. I had no destination in mind as I felt my feet carry me. I walked around the new section of the campus. While I was out I saw as the sun starts to set. I didn't realize it was getting so late already. I promised Armin and Mikasa I'd meet up with them at the fountain. It was at the center of the new campus section we passed it as we were heading to our dorms.

On my way there I saw Jean with some other guy they were in a dark corner of the school. I knew the reason for his defensive tone the second I saw him lean in and kiss the other guy. I tore my eyes away but not before Jean looked up and saw me. A panicked expression washed over his face. I just walked away continuing on to my destination.

I made it there just in time Armin and Mikasa were walking up. They must have bumped into each other on the way over here.

"Hey Eren," Armin said running up to me. "Who did you get roomed with? I got roomed with this one kid named Connie, he's 20, he's really nice and funny."

"I got roomed with someone named Jean."

"That's cool what's he like, how old is he?"

I just shrugged, "I don't really know yet. He's not very social I guess."

"Oh, well it can't be as bad as who Mikasa got roomed with," Armin said nudging her.

"Who'd you get roomed with?"

"Annie," She said blankly.

"Whose that?" The name sounded a little familiar but not enough to really know where I heard it.

"She's that 22-year-old everyone was talking about not wanting to get roomed with this morning." Armin quickly said.

"Why?"

"Well, apparently she was brought in by the cops but no one really knows why. I heard someone say she killed someone." Armin kept looking over his shoulder as he spoke like he was afraid of her hearing him.

"You know I hate rumors," I rolled my eyes. I turned to Mikasa and decided to get the truth. "So what's she really like?"

"She's pretty quiet, keeps to herself. She's not as bad as everyone makes her seem," Mikasa shrugged.

I turned back to Armin, "see, she's just like everyone else. Now can we not spread rumors about her that are probably fake."

"Fine, but I'm still not sure about her." He crossed his arms.

We dropped the subject and started up a new one. We just walked as we were talking. We stayed out for a few hours until Armin started yawning and we all decided to call it a night. We all headed back to our rooms. Apparently, Mikasa was in dorm 313 and Armin was in 212.

When I got to mine Jean was sitting in a chair and the collapsible wall was pushed aside. "We need to talk." He said. His voice was stern yet his leg was anxiously bouncing.

"If it's about what I saw then you don't have to worry," I said quickly.

"What exactly did you see?" He said raising an eyebrow.

"You and that other guy making out," I said and I watched worry fall over him. "But as I said, you don't have to worry."

"Oh really, you're not going to go around telling everyone. Why should I believe you?" He asked.

"Because I'm gay too. I know what it's like to be outed and I wouldn't want to do that to anyone."

Instantly he seemed to relax. "Oh," he said quietly.

I watched him collapse on his bed and let out a sigh of relief. "Hey, Jean?" I let curiosity get the best of me.

"Yeah, Eren?" He asked sitting up. He seemed to be in a better mood now than earlier.

"How old are you?" Armin raised the question earlier and I couldn't help but want to know.

"21."

"Oh, cool," I nodded.

"What's your power?" I heard Jean ask.

"Huh?"

"Well, I figured if you get to ask a question then so do I."

Fair enough, "I can levitate." I said awkwardly.

"Really, that's pretty awesome."

"What's yours?" I asked him back.

"I have a few." he just smiled before snapping his fingers. As his fingers snapped a flame came out of his finger. "The snap wasn't really necessary, but it makes it look cooler." he laughed.

I had to agree with him then again I wasn't really expecting fire to pop out of his fingertips snap or not.

"I can also make lightning and steam," he said before making the flame disappear. "But I don't feel like showing those." He lays back on his bed putting his arms behind his head.

"That's awesome," I smiled. I know everyone has different powers, but it's still a little shocking to see them in action.

"You got a boyfriend?" Jean asked next. Looks like we're playing twenty questions now which I really don't mind. I'm just glad someone is talking to me.

"Nope."

"What's your boyfriend's name?" I asked and I watched him roll over to face me.

He looked me up and down hesitantly before answering. "Um, his name's Marco."

"That's cool."

We asked a few more random questions back and forth before Jean sat up, "hey, I have a huge favor to ask."

"Um, what is it?"

"Well, I've been trying to get Marco switched into my room, but in order to do that someone has to switch into his room." He said awkwardly playing with his hands and not looking me in the eyes. "My last roommate wasn't willing to do it, but I was wondering if you would be willing to switch with him?"

"How do I do that?"

"Well, we just put in a request that takes around a week to process, then once it's approved you two just switch."

I just sat there for a moment I can tell he's not just trying to get rid of me but he genuinely wants this, but I know him better than whoever my new roommate would be.

"Look, I know it's a lot to ask, but I've been trying to make this happen for two years now."

I just sat there with my mouth open. I wanted to give him an answer, but I didn't have one.

"Look, man," he sighed, "I'm not usually good with the whole emotions thing, but I love him more than anything, and it would mean the world to me."

I took a breath and finally said something, "how far is his room?" I was going to say yes regardless since he's practically begging me. Besides, I don't want to be the reason they're apart. However, before I say yes, I want to know a few things. Like how far I'd have to go from where I was since I spent all day trying to remember this room and my way to and from it, or who I would be rooming with.

"It's literally right across the hall, 210." He said more hopeful now.

"Do you at least know who I'd be rooming with."

His hope vanished at that question, "yeah," he said quietly. "Levi."

"What's he like? Is he nice?" By the way, Jean awkwardly squirmed I'll take that as a no.

"He's um, quiet. He pretty much keeps to himself." He said with an awkward smile.

I could tell he was hiding something. I mean the way he reacted when he said his name he knows something, a reason I probably wouldn't want to agree to this. However, despite me knowing that this new roommate would probably be less friendly than my current one I forced myself to give him a smile. "Okay, fine, I'll switch rooms. On two conditions." I said and he perked up.

"Name it."

"One, you get the paperwork since I don't know how to."

"Okay, doable. Next?"

"We stay friends."

"I can live with that," he smiled,

"Then you got yourself a deal. I'll fill out the paperwork whenever you give it to me."

"Alright, I'll get you the paperwork in the morning. Oh and Eren."

"Yeah?"

"Thanks."