Day 1: December 12th

"But sir-" I try convincing the headmaster, but there's no use to it, I need a little more time, but not that much.

"Eren, the Christmas ball will be rearranged until the 26th" he says, I frown, why is everyone like this? It seems like no one likes Christmas, what's wrong with everyone?

"Sir, I just need a couple more days not six! What's the point of celebrating a Christmas ball after Christmas?! We can do it on the 22nd" I complain, this ball is a big deal to me and I will not let anyone ruin it.

Mikasa walks to us with Armin, "what's going on, Eren?" She asks, she's always one to fight if I'm involved, that's nice but also kind of annoying since she makes it look like I can't handle my own business, either way, I don't know if I need her right now.

"The Christmas ball will be rearranged to the 26th" the headmaster repeats "and that's final"

There's no need for me to get into any details, Armin has to stop Mikasa and I when the headmaster raises his voice at her and the two of us earn two days of suspension... That is just amazing, I needed more days before and now I'm not allowed to get in the school for two days... What am I gonna do now?

I sigh as I head back home, Mikasa is moving in next week and so is Armin, so for now I can be alone and swear and do all the things Mikasa would glare at me for doing. Not that I care, of course. I walk past a café and decide to walk in, it's not like I'm late for school or anything "hey Eren! What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at school?" The bartender, Hanji, asks, she is a good friend... A bit crazy but that's how fangirls are, right?

I sigh "yeah, well Mikasa and I got a two-day suspension" Hanji's eyes widen "we yelled at the headmaster" I explain, she chuckles and I order a frapuccino, while I am inside the establishment it starts to rain. Shit. Now I will get wet.

I generally like rain but not when I have to walk home, I'd much rather be at home already watching some horror movie -even though I get terrified-, or some autumn-ish film. Is this going to be like in cliché sappy movies where the girl is running back home in the rain and bumps into the love of her life? Ugh, I hate those movies, they are so predictable, but at the same time I can't help watching them all the time.

I chat with Hanji for a while and when the storm gets worse, I decide to head back home, I pay the coffee and walk outside, I don't really see the point in running so I just put my headphones on and listen to some music, to which I don't really pay much attention.

I get home and open the door, turn on the light and walk inside closing the door behind me. I head to my room and change my clothes to something more comfortable and dry, I take a red, christmassy, fluffy hoodie and sweatpants, it's extremely cold outside, but that's what I like, I wait every year for Christmas to come, I don't care about anything else, not even my birthday, never have.

I walk back to the living room and turn the TV on before taking my phone and seeing I have a new message from Mikasa.

From Mikasa: sorry I got you suspension as well :(

I chuckle and look back at the TV, another cliche sappy movie is on, but I haven't watched this one, it's basically about a 17 year old italian girl and a 37 year old man who meet after they get in a minor crash... and things happen (A/N in italy that kind of relationship is legal so it's fine). I watch the entire movie before realising how cute age gap couples are -as long as it's legal-.

I remember Mikasa's message and reply.

To Mikasa: not your fault, don't worry, he deserved it haha

I get hungry and get something to eat before going to bed, it's already 2am... When did it get this late? I go to bed confused and get changed into my red pyjamas and fall asleep within seconds, drifting into one of the most real dreams I've ever had...

"Hey Eren, You doing something tonight?" Connie asks as we walk out of school, I shake my head and he grins, I chuckle "we're all going to Marco and Jean's house at 9, you coming?" I hesitate a little, should I? We have finals coming up. "Come on! Even Armin and Mikasa are coming" I agree to go.

I'm suddenly at my friends' house and we're all having fun when there's a knock on the door, it's pouring outside so Jean goes to check who it is, but he doesn't come back, instead a guy walks to me, I smile and he takes my hand, I feel love, nothing but that.

"Eren? You alright?" The guy asks, I don't recognize his voice, but it is extremely soothing, as he places me on his lap, I nod, but that's nothing but a lie, being completely honest, I feel like I'm dying "Eren? Eren! Look at me!" I close my eyes and the last thing I can hear is his voice, still somehow as soothing as before "Armin, get some help! Hurry!"

I open my eyes. I feel weird, what was that dream? And who was that? I can't remember his face nor his actual voice, but I feel like he's real, and he's out there somewhere... And I'm going to find him.