Alright, tonight's the night. Tonight I tell Bertholdt. I tell him what I've been holding back. Reiner and I had decided we were going to get a little spiffied up for our confession.

I looked in the mirror in the room and decided to leave my hair down, rather than my normal ponytail.

"So, tonights the night huh?" Mikasa said looking me up and down. "Do you want me to do your makeup a little?"

"Yeah, that would be great." I replied.

We both sat down on the bed we share and she took out a small bag. It's really rare for someone to have makeup.

"It was my moms. I carry it with me everywhere as a little reminder of her."

"Mikasa, you don't have to waste it on me."

She looked down and smiled.
"It's okay, really. I'm not going to use it."

"Thank you, Mikasa, really. Thank you."

"No problem Laken. Should we start with some blush first?" She said holding up the little square.

"Yeah, I think that's a good place to start." I said with a smile.

She took the little brush and dipped it into the blush, stroking it onto the apples of my cheeks. When she was done, she pulled out a small tube.

"Okay, this is mascara. Hold still. You don't want it in your eyes."

I sat back as still as I possibly could. She pulled the tiny brush out and took a deep breath. "Okay, here we go."

She placed the brush to my lashes and ever so lightly brushed the black liquid on. She was so swift and light with her hands. I bet she'll be really good when we start training with swords tomorrow.

"Alright, I think we're done. Go look in the mirror."

I look into the mirror and I see someone other than myself. "Oh, Mikasa. It looks great. I hardly recognize myself."

Mikasa brushed me off. "You look gorgeous. Bertholdt is going to melt when he sees you, oh." She pulled out a little tube. "Something to finish it off, it's lip gloss."

She handed me the tiny cylinder and I twisted off the cap. I looked down at the very tiny brush, it was a very light pink. "Mikasa, it's beautiful!"

She looked down at her hands. "Yeah, it was my mothers favorite."

I dipped the brush down and puckered my lips. I brought the brush up to my lips and applied a small amount. "Woah, it tastes like berries!"

"That's why she loved it so much, berries were her favorite."

I took one more look in the mirror, adjusting little things here and there. I looked up and saw a gorgeous creature, a goddess even. This person I see isn't me. She's filled with poise and confidence. She looks as if she can take on the world.

"Okay, let's head out." Mikasa said while pulling on her boots.

"Right behind you." I said while doing the same. We headed out the door towards the dinning hall.

"Hey you guys! Wait for me!" I turned around to see a very well cleaned up Reiner. His golden skin and eyes sparkled under the moonlight.

"Wow, Reiner. You look great!" I said.

He looked up at me and stopped dead in his tracks. He just stared for a few moments.

"R-reiner, are you o-okay?" I spoke softly.

"Laken, y-you. You look so, like a, like a umm. You look gorgeous. Bertl is one lucky guy." He said while rubbing his neck.

I looked down at my feet. "Well thank you Reiner."

"Where is Bertholdt at?"

"Oh, I told him to go on so he would be surprised. Oh boy, will he!"

"You're sweet Reiner, Krista is a very lucky girl."

He just froze. Like at the drop of a hat. As soon as I said her name, he was in some sort of trance. I waved my hand in front of his face.

"Reiner?? Hello? Earth to Reiner!" He didn't answer so I slapped him softly then he came to.

"Ohh, s-sorry. I don't know what came over me."

"It's okay Reiner, let's head over there."

We started walking towards the dinning hall, onto the porch and into the door. As soon as we opened the door everyone stopped cold. Everyone started to stare, an awfully lot actually.

Armin walked up to me. "W-wow, Laken. You l-look, w-wow." He stuttered.

"Thank you Armin" I said with a smile.

(Reiner's POV)

Woah, it's like everyone is stuck in some kind of paralyzed state. I wonder if it's because of the lovely creature to my right.

Suddenly I feel a hand touch my shoulder.

"Dang buffalo, you clean up nice!" It was Ymir.

She circled me, looking me up and down. Making "mmm" noises here and there.

"What do you want, Ymir?" I said with a sarcastic tone.

She looked up at me. "I think what I'm looking at." She said with a wink.

"Well this isn't for you. It's for someone else."

"And who might that be?" She snickered.

I leaned over and whispered in her ear, hoping she wouldn't punch me at the name I was about to say.

"I-it's for K-Krista...."

She looked up at me. "My Krista?" She pointed a thumb at herself.

I winced ready to recieve a blow to the face. She simply patted me on the shoulder and whispered. "Go for it, lover boy."

I looked at her in shock. "A-are you serious?"

She looked up at me. "Yes! Now go before I change my mind!"

I nodded and walked to Laken. "You ready?"

She looked up at me. "Yeah, I think so."

(Laken's pov)

"You ready?" Reiner said as he walked up next to me.

"Yeah, I think so." I said with a deep breath.

We walked to the tables and surprisingly, Bertholdt and Krista were sitting at the same table. I walked up behind Bertholdt and tapped him lightly on the shoulder.

"B-bert?" I whispered up at him. Even sitting down he's taller than me.

He turned around, completely speechless.

"O-ohh, Laken. You, u-uhh. Y-you l-look. Umm. W-wow. Drrrnn. No, those aren't words." He looked down blushing, hanging his head with an embarrassed look on his face.

I grabbed his shoulder. "H-hey Bertholdt. Would you maybe, wanna take a walk with me?" I looked up at him, hoping for a yes.

"O-of course I will." He stood up and we walked to the door. He held the door open for me.

Oh my, he's adorable. "Thank you Bertholdt."

He blushed. "Anything for you." His face turned even darker, as if that were possible.

We walked for a while in comfortable silence until we came upon the girls barracks. I looked over at him. "You wanna sit for a minute?"

He sat and pulled me down. "Laken, you look gorgeous..."

I looked up into his captivating green eyes. "Thank you Bertholdt, so do you." I looked down and blushed. "I-i mean handsome, sorry."

"So, there's something I need to tell you, that I've been wanting to tell you for a few days. I know we've only known each other for a few weeks, bu-"

"I have something to tell you as well." He said, cutting me off. He rubbed his neck and cleared his throat. "Laken, I-i think I'm umm, f-falling for you."

I looked up at him in surprise. "Oh Bertholdt, that's why I brought you here."

He looked up at the moon and let out a sigh."I can't get you out of my head. Your gorgeous long black hair, your big brown eyes. Your beautiful smile. When you're around me I can't contain myself. It's like you've got me in a trance, or a dream or something." He looked down blushing more than ever.

I looked up at him and grabbed his chin and pulled it closer to mine. He smiled and pulled me in. His big, strong, warm arms wrapped around my tiny frame. He leaned down and our lips met. With so much passion and care. You could see it in his big green eyes. His hand made it's way up to my black locks as I tousled mine into his. Everything about this moment was perfect. His scent, his woodsy smell with a hint of vanilla aftershave. His lips were so soft and succulent.

We both pulled away for air and he looked down at me blushing once more. "Laken you're incredible."

He pulled me in and I laid my head on his lap. "I feel so safe with you Bertholdt."

He leaned down and kissed my forehead. "I'll always protect you, my love."

Just then Krista and Reiner came walking up to us, hand in hand. "S-so, guys. Guess what?" He said rubbing his neck.

Bertholdt looked up and said "Congratulations man, us too." He held up our locked hands.

Krista looked down.
"Ohh, Laken, Bert, that's so sweet. I'm so happy for you."

I sat up and smiled at her. "Thank you Krista, you too. Why don't you guys join us? We were star gazing."

Reiner looked at Bertholdt for approval, and he gave a nod. Reiner sat down and Krista mimicked me from, earlier laying her head in Reiner's lap, I returned to the same position.

Bertholdt spoke up, breaking the silence. "This is jus-"

"Perfect." I said.

He looked down and kissed my cheek. "You're perfect Laken."

I blushed. "Oh Bert."

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