So I was watching Attack on Titan and I just had an idea for a quick springles one-shot so I thought I would just write it down. Hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Attack on Titan (obviously)

Decisions and Realisations

Connie knew this decision would affect his entire life. Should he join the Military Police and live in safety and comfort, or should he take a risk and join the Survey Corps? He knew that if he chose latter it could be one of the last decisions he ever made.

No matter how terrified he was of the idea of joining the Survey Corps he knew, deep down that it was the right thing to do. It was the decision that would help humanity defeat the Titans, no matter what the cost was.

He glanced around the crowd, he could already see many of his comrades filing out, scared and hoping for a safer life. He saw Annie leave, and although it didn't surprise him, he had a feeling that Annie had one of the highest chances of surviving the Survey Corps. He looked towards the front and saw Armin and Mikasa standing strong. It seemed as though their hearts were already set in stone. Ymir and Krista hadn't left either, and neither had Reiner or Bertholdt. His eyes landed on Jean, who looked just as conflicted as him. Connie then shifted his gaze to her; to Sasha.

The expression on her face mirrored his' own feelings. He knew Sasha had been traumatised by the Titans ever since Trost and it pained him to see her this way. He could almost feel her fear, yet she stayed rooted to her spot.

They had been best friends for a while and he always suspected he felt something more for her. It hadn't been until the battle of Trost when something had finally clicked.

He was in love with her.

As he gazed at her now he started to wonder why he had fallen for her. Sure, they had known each other for a while but what was it specifically about her that had made him so in love.

Perhaps it was the way she looked. She had always been pretty in his eyes with her beautiful smile and soft hair, but then again, so had Krista or Mikasa.

Or perhaps it was the way she joked with him. Connie viewed Sasha as his partner in crime. They had taken it upon themselves to be the 'comic reliefs' of the cadets and were always fooling around and having fun.

Or perhaps it was the fact that she always seemed to be herself. Connie had never known a girl (or boy for that matter) with such a love for food. Sasha was never embarrassed because of her quirks or personality. In fact, Connie would say that she was proud of them. He had always admired that about her.

Or perhaps it was the way she was always by his side. Whenever Shadis had yelled at them it was always Sasha AND Connie. He was the one she asked to accompany her as she raided the kitchens. He was the one who had comforted her after the battle of Trost and she was the one who had helped back up when he cried.

It was then, while staring at her, when Connie realised that he loved EVERYTHING about Sasha. He loved all of her quirks and flaws, as well as her perfections. He loved her for her personality and her appearance. He loved the fact that she was brave enough to run no matter how terrified she was.

Heck, he didn't need a reason, he just loved her.

After this realisation occurred, Connie was dragged back into reality. Most of the cadets had already left. Connie could practically see Sasha's conscious arguing with her. His own conscious had started to have the same argument. Fight and do what's right or flee and live to see another day? He was still looking at Sasha when she glanced up at him. For a moment their eyes locked and they both knew…

They were staying.

Whoa finished, hope you guys liked it; any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thank-you!