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"I'm used to dealing with difficult people, you know. It's okay to give in." A smile, comforting and warm as the grip on your hand tightened. "That guy you're always with? Jean? Do you have to help him get to sleep too?" A scoff laced with self-pity and embarrassment. "I keep him out of fights throughout the day. He's a nice guy, really, but a little rough around the edges- kind of like you, don't you think?" Gentle eyes and a soft smile, breaking down the walls you kept so strong and firm. "...I don't know him that well, so I can't say." "I'll introduce you guys properly sometime. I want you two to get along," A voice so comforting as fi

Despite your best efforts to rest, you found it harder than you first hoped. After tossing and turning for a while you had managed to drift off for a short time, at least, but you were sure no more than 15 or so minutes had passed until you found yourself wide awake once more. Apparently the comfort of the silence only lasted so long, as well. I should have gone with him. You didn't like the idea much but at least you could have possibly gotten some more answers. What was going to happen to you from here on out? You didn't feel as if Erwin had deceived you when he had asked for your help, but what exactly would they have you do? You weren'

Concern. Not pity. Concern. You tried to drill the thoughts into your head as you ran, glancing over at Jean on the other side of your course. What was he doing, anyways? It looked like he was messing around with something over by the grass but you couldn't make out what it was. Fuck. It hurts. Your pace had slowed from your previous laps as your bruises began to ache. Why couldn't you just be a good girl and listen to others? It hurts. I want to stop. It hurts. You kept on running despite your body's protests, though. You had to at least get through this much, right? Jean had gone to the trouble of setting a course for you and even join

As the sun began to rise in the distance, a small compound came into view. An old building, it seemed, but large enough in size to house a few hundred men at least. “Is that where we're headed?” You asked as Erwin slowed the pace of his horse down to a small trot. “It is. I told you we had a place not to far, didn't I?” Erwin responded without looking back. “Will... there be other people there?” You asked a bit quietly, hoping that you wouldn't come across as terrified by the prospect as you so obviously were. “There will be. They won't hurt you, though – I promise.” Even if you had be

My mind was racing and my heart felt as if it had come to a stop. My breath was held and my palms were sweating as I reached out, turning the handle and finally pushing the door open. This was the real beginning. Leaving off at the end of the chapter, you gave a sigh as you leaned your head back. It was getting close to mid afternoon and things were quiet. The rest of your fellow soldiers were outside; running laps or sparring or something else just as exciting you were sure. And you were stuck inside. After a week in the infirmary you were itching to get back to training as usual – not sit inside all day by yourself. It was driving y

You creeped quietly through the doors to the mess hall which was already bustling with excitement as the soldiers ate their fill of dinner after their daily activities had come to an end. You were able to spot Jean quickly enough and began making your way through the crowd. Reiner was the first to take notice of your approach and you quickly placed a finger to your lips, hushing the boy before he had a chance to call your name. It'd be kind of fun to sneak up on Jean, wouldn't it? It seemed Bertholdt had also noticed you but you doubted he would speak up regardless and you were lucky that the loud-mouthed Connie was facing away from you or y

“Are you okay back there, _____? I apologize for not preparing a more suitable transportation for you.” The man named Erwin spoke over his shoulder as he handed you a small canteen of water. “I-I'm okay. Thank you.” You weren't quite accustomed to horse back anymore since it had been well over ten years or so that you had last seen one. You remembered that your father would sometimes let you come along on his trips and how much you had enjoyed the long rides back then. “That's good. Just relax for a while and let me know if you start to feel uncomfortable at all. Make sure to hold on tightly, okay?” You n

Sitting impatiently in the chair before Hanji, you shook your leg vigorously as you waited for her to finish filing all of the necessary paperwork for your release. The week had dragged on for what felt like much too long and now you were finally here. Ready to get back to a, somewhat, regular military life. Glancing briefly in your direction with a knowing smile, Hanji finally placed her pen down. "There we go. All done." "Really? Then I'm free to go?" You accepted the paper she held towards you, rising quickly to your feet with a smile. "That's right," As your smile grew ever so slightly, you gave a salute to your superior officer. "Tha

You woke up hours later as your headache returned. You blinked a few times, letting your eyes adjust before slowly sitting up. Was Hanji still around? You could feel the pain in your body returning but at least your legs weren't in horrible condition so it'd be okay if you went a grabbed a glass of water, right? Since it wasn't too far. Upon managing to pull your body up, though, you noticed something that shouldn't have been there. “Jean,” You spoke, reaching your good hand over to shake the boy's shoulder, “Jean!” “Shut up.” He mumbled almost inaudibly, swatting your hand away. The way his eyebrows fur

A cool breeze came in through your open window, carrying with it the smell of summer. You could hear the chirping of birds in the distance as you sat at the table and gazed into the deepness of the forest, an open book sprawled out in front of you. It was mid-afternoon and the sun was bright, begging you to let it warm your skin with it's soft touch. Smiling to yourself, you stood up as you decided that a cup of your favourite tea would go so fittingly with this perfectly quite afternoon. The gentle wind that came in intervals was inviting you into a journey as you watched the way the branches and leaves shook under it's strength. Maybe whe