Chapter Twenty-One
Cute.

Once we were back in the ballroom I noticed Armin and Natalia dancing, and holy fuck he kissed her.

And she ran away from him storming out, she glanced at me before leaving and I could tell there were so many things running through her mind.

Poor girl.

"What the hell happened?" I rushed to Armin.

He let out a loud sigh before turning to me, everyone was staring at us which pissed me off even more.

"What are y'all staring at? Back to the ball!" I clapped my hands and they immediately turned away.

"I kissed her." He groaned.

"Kissed who?" A.L popped out from behind me.

"Natalia," He groaned. "I don't know what happened I just didn't like the attention and time she's spent with Connie I can't bare it."

"So you kissed her." I crossed my arms. "Armin, you're full of surprises huh?"

"It wasn't my intention! I think.." He shook his head. "I can't think about another man being by her side, it should be me! I know her more!"

"You like her idiot." I snorted. "I told you, I called it!"

"Shut up!" Armin frowned. "I have to go."

He left through the doors leaving me surprised, he could've handled that better.

But what does he know about these things?

"So you know Armin." I heard A.L say, I turned to look at him with a glare.

"You do too." I replied. "Unless you like sticking your nose into everyone's conversation."

"I do enjoy a bit of drama every once in a while, if it's not so stupid." He replied sitting at a nearby table.

"I'm pretty sure everything is stupid to you." I frowned.

"You're not." He said quickly staring at me.

He did it again how did he manage to get me down this bad?

"Oh." I poked the inside of my cheek with my tongue.

"What do you mean Oh?" He kept his gaze on me.

"I just have nothing to say." I elaborated.

"You had much to say back there," He brought up.

This bastard, he did not just bring that up in this area.

"You also seemed to enjoy yourself too much." I noted. "If I recall there were a few noises you let out when I was all laid out on the des—"

"Enough." He held out a hand. "Maybe dancing will keep your mind occupied."

I glared at him before taking his hand and heading to the dance floor again.

The way he held me couldn't compare to anything else that's made me happy in my life, I liked dancing with him.

Jean was a good dancer as well but it wasn't the same. I didn't feel the same way as I felt when I danced with A.L.

I laid my head on his shoulder as a slow song started and my arms wrapped around his neck.

His hands were gently placed on my hips and I could almost hear our hearts beating.

"Please come to the next ball." I whispered.

"Hm?" He replied holding me tighter.

"I... I really enjoy these nights, I like hanging out with you. I'd to know more about you." I confessed.

He pulled away slightly and I looked at him with a frown.

"Can you be my date for the next ball?" I asked.

His mouth widened in an "o" shape and he then closed it with a small chuckle.

A chuckle? A fucking chuckle is what I get?

"What?" I scoffed. "We don't have to keep dancing—"

"You're too cute." He replied and kept his eyes on me. "Sure, I'll be your date."

Yes. That was a yes. A yes!

Point Athena! 

As the night ended I was able to walk back to my room with no trouble and Hange followed behind me finally not drunk. 

I couldn't wait till the next ball! I felt so excited even if it was basically a month away, I hope we could grow close. I think I should keep this to myself otherwise Hange would ruin the mystery as much as I love her.

But still.. Maybe it wouldn't hurt.. 

"I saw you dancing," Hange grins as we made it to my room. 

"You did?" I take off my mask and looked at her. "And?"

"How'd you pick him up?" She snorted. 

"Pick who up? The guy I was dancing with? Well, quite easy actually-"

"Do you even know who he is?" She asked and plopped herself onto my bed. 

"Erm.. No." I closed the door. "I want to find out someday but I don't want to force him and I'm not sure if he wants to reveal his identity as well." 

"Oh?" Hange widened her eyes. "Are you sure you don't want to know the identity of the guy?"

"Not now," I confirmed. "I would get too nervous, I like to take things slow."

"Got it." Hange winked. "Totally."

We finally get ready for bed and slide into the covers, her arms wrapping around my waist as I glare at her.

She still wanted to hold onto me, I wasn't a freaking pillow though!

I had to learn how to crochet something at least, maybe a plush that she can hold. I've seen other vendors sell them to kids in small sizes.

I needed like some huge bear for Hange. I bet if she could cuddle with a titan safetly she would.

Commander Erwin wouldn't allow that though.

I was excited for the next ball. This was probably the newest person I get to interact with, I'm interested in learning more about him.

I needed more friends.

I was able to sleep peacefully that night, I know things are complicated with Armin and Natalia but I'm sure my little brother can deal with it.

He's slowly learning how to fight for himself and I'm proud of him for it.

I hope we could have a break from all the fighting for a bit, I needed time to relax from everything going on.

Let's hope.