Armin's P.O.V

"You should take a date to my party tonight, it might be good for you to get out there."

His words were mocking me. Why do people need to be out there anyway? I'm perfectly happy with being alone.

Who am I fooling? Everyone knows who I like. Her perfect brown hair flows in the wind like a plastic bag stuck in a tree, clinging on tightly to the beautiful branch that is her perfectly pale skin. Her eyes, the most perfect and bright shade of green that ever was created. Her every aspect sends a shiver down my spine. Even the way her name rolls off the end of my tongue....

"Kirsty"

The word falling from my mouth like a gentle whisper in the breeze. I hadn't meant to say that out loud. Did he notice me say it? I sure as hell hope not. But that look he just have me.

"Oh.... y-you heard me, didn't you."

It was a statement and not a question. To which all I received was a faint nod.

"You should go talk to her"

I think we both know I'm too much of a wimp for that.

"I-I-I....*sigh* I couldn't... I'm not.... I'm not good enough for her."

The ground is the only thing I can bring myself to look at. The only thing that doesn't judge my self-hatred.

"Of course you are, stop doubting yourself. You two are perfect for each other. *sigh* just go and task to her, man. I gotta go, but tell me all about it later."

Okay. I can do this,but, what should I say? Should I just walk up to her and start talking? Alright, alright. I'll just start with 'Hey'.

The way she concentrates on her books is just dreamy.

He approaches her slowly and sits next to her with some distance between them. She is sat under a cheery blossom tree on a bench. A few petals fall to the ground in a few different shades of pink and white.

"H-Hey K-K-Kirsty. T-Thats a g-great book your reading there, The origin of titans. I've read that a few times."

Kirsty's P.O.V

"... I've read that a few times."
The way his lips move when he speaks. How do I reply to such perfection as this? This isn't fair! Although slightly nervous,he makes talking to me look like a breeze compared to the mess I'd make of it! What should I say?! Well don't just stare at him! SAY SOMETHING YOU UTTER RETARD!!!

"Y-You can b-borrow it if you'd like. We could read it t-together?"

You stupid idiot. *Mentally slaps herself in the face.* He's already read that book and won't want to read it again, and he's definitely not going to read it again just for the sale of a pathetic geek like me.

"I-I'd like that very much."

His hands are shaking. Is he actually NERVOUS to talk to ME?! Does this mean that he feels some sort of way about me? Please God... tell me it's true.

"K-Kirsty I've been thinking a lot lately and......"

What could he be thinking? What is he going to say? Is he saying that he likes me? Is he going to tell me that he knows I like him and he doesn't feel the same? WHAT IS HE THINKING?!

"I" *pauses for a long time and stares at the ground hesitantly*
"I really like you Kirsty and I would like it very much if you would come to a party with me" Armin said very quickly and loudly, causing people to stare at the two of them with shock.

OH MY GOD. He, this beautiful creation of pure intelligence and kindness, loves me? Nobody has ever loved me before. Not anyone out of the family anyway. Of course they love me. They have to, although sometimes I still have my doubts.

The feeling of being wanted by someone feels.... Good

She leans in and hugs him tightly, lightly pecking him on the cheek as she did it. She found what she needs in life. What her life's always been missing. Armin, her one true love.