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Your training that had started a few days ago in order to get ready to fight Titans wasn't any easier than the regular training. Most of the time you had to train with your partners, since apparently you were to be with your partners while fighting the Titans as well. 

You had learned that while Eren could be very hotheaded at times, his passion for exterminating the Titans pushed both him and you through the toughest exercises. His determination is what really set him aside from other people, even though he wasn't as skillful as Mikasa or as smart as Armin. And you found that you admired him for that. But you weren't about to let some feelings become the focal point of your training. 

 No, there were too many ways this could hurt you, emotionally, mentally and physically. You tried to keep your distance whenever Eren or another boy got close to you, but it was becoming harder everyday. Not to mention that Eren had been acting really nice to you the past few days. All you wanted was to be able to keep a distance from everyone without seeming peculiar. 

But you couldn't help but feel a wave of disappointment when it was announced that everyone would be joining the Survey Corps temporarily and be split into different groups. 

All of it, the stress from training and fighting your feelings, was taking its toll on you. You were no longer the upbeat and happy girl everyone knew you as. Instead, you made your way through training slowly and sadly, barely mumbling a "hello" to anyone that talked to you. You didn't think anyone would notice, but it seemed that everything was like a domino effect. Everyone around you was concerned about your sudden change in mood and behavior. You didn't notice it, but training wasn't as loose and carefree as it was before, if that was even possible. 

But the person that was affected the most was Eren. Since he was your partner for the time being, he saw your mood change before any of the other trainees did, including Mikasa. He was thinking on how to approach you, since he knew how difficult it could be to talk to girls, especially about their moods. But after days of not coming up with anything, he decided to ask Mikasa for help. 

"Hey Mikasa," Eren whispered to his foster sister after finishing dinner one evening. "Can I talk to you about something?"

"Depends on what it is," the black haired girl replied calmly in an almost monotone voice. 

"It's about (name)," Eren continued. "I've noticed that she hasn't been herself lately, and it's starting to bother me. I mean, if we're all going to help fight the Titans, we should be doing our best. I'm just not sure that (name) will be able to do that if she stays how she is now. How do you think we should solve this?"

Mikasa stopped right outside the girls' dorms and slowly turned to look at her stepbrother. "You should talk to her. If that doesn't work, then I will," and with that she left. 

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You were walking inside to get dinner after another long day of training when you felt a hand grab your wrist. You eyes followed the tanned hand up to the owner's face. Eren was staring at you with his piercing turquoise eyes that seemed to be filled with desperation and, was that worry? You couldn't be sure, and in your state you only madr briefing eye contact before murmuring a small "hey" and turning to go inside. But as the brown haired male's grip tightened, your expression turned from neutral to confused. 

"Aren't you going inside to get dinner, Eren?" You asked slightly louder than your greeting. 

He shook his head. This took you by surprise, since he was always the one that dragged Mikasa and Armin to get their dinner. 

"I have to talk to you, (name)," he started out. "I've noticed that you've been acting strange lately, and I want to help you. Please tell me what's wrong." 

You had never seen Eren like this, caring a lot for anyone besides Mikasa and Armin. It was a little awkward, since he was now awfully close to you, and your hands were almost touching as well. Sighing, you decided to let it out. 

"We'll, everything has been too much lately. All the training has been way too much for me to handle, and it only seems to be increasing. I don't even know how I've stayed here, or even made it into the top ten. Sometimes," your voice dropped down to a whisper. "Sometimes , I even find myself wishing that we could fight the Titans faster so I could get eaten and not have to go through this anymore."

Tears had started forming in your (e/c) eyes and threatened to spill out at any moment now. You turned your head down and refused to look up at Eren. You tried shuffling away from him because you didn't want him to see you helpless, even if that is what you were. 

But before you could move too far away from his grasp, he grabbed your wrist and held it tightly. You turned to look up at him with tearful eyes and, to your surprise, he yanked you closer to him and hugged you. You were startled at first, but sworn relaxed and hugged him back. 

" I'll never let you feel alone, (name)," Eren whispered in your ear. 

And at the time, you fully believed him. 
Oh my god, I'm so sorry I took so long to write this! I have just been very busy, but I promise to write the next one faster. Enjoy the chapter!
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Valeriagoth325's avatar
Is this story dead or something? You said you would write the next part back in 2013.