Hey guys! I know I haven't written a fic in a while, but I decided to do an ereri one set in modern day! Enjoy. Also, I have only watched the anime, I have not read the manga. So, my facts may be wrong, don't blame me.

DISCLAIMER: Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin is not owned by me


Eren groaned as his alarm clock startled him from his dreams. The start of a new school year in a new school. He had become an orphan two years ago, and moved to be with his foster family along with his adopted sister Mikasa. His mom had died in a robbery and his dad disappeared without a trace after he got drunk one night and beat Eren.

"Eren! Get out here!" Mikasa called. They had been homeschooled along with Armin, their friend, who moved with them. His own family was gone and he was all alone. He got dressed quickly and opened the door. Mikasa stood there wearing her usual red scarf, but something was different.

"You cut your hair." Eren commmented, seeing the decreased length. She nodded, curling a strand around her finger.

"Come on, we'll be late."


Eren looked up at the huge school. Smaller than Maria High, his old school. But, it seemed better in a lot of ways, more sophisticated. Rose High.

Mikasa parked the car and pulled the key out. She and Armin both had their licenses, but Eren still hadn't passed the test. He was determined though.

"Ok, we have to go to the principal's office and get our schedules." Mikasa explained, turning in her seat to Armin in the back.

As they walked up to the school, Eren couldn't help but feel intimidated. This place was more lavish. He had lived in the outskirts of a big city, the suburbs. He couldn't help but feel out of place.

"Principal Erwin?" Mikasa asked, looking at the blonde haired man with bushy eyebrows that looked like two worms wiggling on his face. He nodded.

"That would be me. I'm also the coach for the sports teams." He looked at Mikasa and Eren. His eyes landed on Armin last. "You ever consider joining the mathletes?" Armin just huffed and didn't answer.

"Well, we need our schedules." Eren piped up, changing the subject. The principal nodded and looked over at a woman who was sitting at a desk.

"Hange, if you're going to sit at the Secretary's desk, you can act like one. Shouldn't you be getting ready for the sophmore science class?" He asked.

"Nope! I got it under control! And I can get their schedules, I'm here aren't I?" She sounded way too enthusiastic for a high school teacher. She went tapping away at the keyboard and the printer revved to life.

"That's Hange Zoe. Science teacher and vice principal. Don't be intimidated by her enthusiasm."

"Here!' Hange shoved the papers toward the three 17 year olds. "Each of you have guides! Eren, you're with Levi Ackerman, you have all the same classes. Mikasa, you've got Sasha! And Armin, you'll be paired with Annie! They should be here any minute!" She smiled and was gone from the office.

"Where's the beat I have to deal with?" A harsh voice interrupted the cool atmosphere. Eren turned and saw...no one. Huh? "Down here dumbass." Eren looked down slightly, to see a short guy with angry eyes and dark hair.

"Um...Levi?" He asked. The guy nodded.

"Really Erwin? You stuck me with this brat?" Levi asked. 'We're the same age' Eren thought, but dared not say it aloud, for fear of angering the gnome.

"No. Hange did." Erwin explained. Levi sighed.

"Makes sense. Fucking lunatic needs to mind her own business." What did Levi showing him around have to do with Levi's personal business?

"Ok, class. Go in and sit as far away from me as possible." Levi growled at Eren. Eren only nodded, keeping quiet and going to the back. People slowly filed in.

'The class was supposed to start by now' Eren thought. Who was the teacher anyway?

Suddenly, there was a crash and the door slammed open to reveal a disheveled Hange, her eyes darting everywhere.

"I'm late! I thought I had it this time!" She grunbled, her tone a bit less jubilant than before. Then it sprang right back. "Ok, let's get to work!"


"Jeez, is she always that way?" Eren asked. Levi only shrugged.

"What do you expect?" was all he said. Eren sighed as they walked in silence. They came to a classroom and Levi opened the door.

"Stay away from me you fucking brat." He growled. The warning startled Eren. What was his problem?

"Ok, angry troll." Eren immediately regretted it as pain rocketed through his leg. He collapsed, and Levi kicked him in the stomach.

"Keep your mouth shut. Comments like that could lead to a lot worse." He shook his head and muttered a string of profanities under his breath, entering the classroom. Eren looked after him as he lay cringing in the ground. He heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Eren!" Mikasa rushed to him, helping him to stand. "That damn shorty did this." She concluded. Naturally, she was extremely protective of him. He saved her life a long time ago. She growled and clenched her fist.

"Mikasa, stay out of it." Eren warned. She growled again, but kept her mouth shut.


The day passed slowly, leaving Eren with bruises and hatred for Levi. The guy was an asshole, and he tried to remind himself of that every time he was hit or kicked anew.

"This is gonna be a long year." Eren muttered as Mikasa pulled the car out of the parking lot.


Yay! First chapter! Yes, this a bit weird with a modern adaptation, but I'm trying.