A sad yet romantic story! I do not own any characters but my own.

Golden Memories

Name: Aurea Solis (means golden sun)

Height: 5ft 3in

Appearance: Light tanned skin, light freckled nose and cheeks, turquoise round eyes and golden wavy hair up to her waist.

Family: Caelum Solis (father, deceased), Clara Solis (mother, deceased) and Ignis Solis (older brother, 25)

Best friends: Hanji, Levi, Miche and Erwin

Chapter 1: The beginning

"I don't like this dress." Aurea mumbled as she walked with her brown-haired friend through a crowded shopping centre. The golden-haired teenager was wearing a dark red sleeveless skater dress with black tights, a black leather jacket and black knee high boots. She was also wearing makeup which was very rare to see with Aurea.

"It really brings out your eyes, Sunshine." Hanji stated and her best friend pouted whilst holding onto the bottom of her dress. "I bet Levi will drool when he sees you."

"You think so?" Her cheeks went pink and her friend giggled at this.

"You don't hate the dress so much now that I mention Levi, huh?" She smirked whilst elbowing her lightly.

"I still don't like this dress. I could have worn jeans and a jumper." Aurea stated stubbornly whilst crossing her arms. "It would have been way more comfortable."

"Admit it, you like wearing this." She rolled her eyes.

"Yeah right." The blonde mumbled.

They took an escalator up and got to the food court which had a range of restaurants which offered any type of food possible. Miche and Erwin were sitting at a table and then they turned to the girls. Their eyes widened when they saw Aurea; she looked so different! It had been years since they saw her wear a dress and it looked so nice on her. The blue-eyed teen's cheeks went pink and he gulped; she looked so beautiful.

"Aurea wearing a dress and makeup? The end is definitely nigh." Miche stated and she punched his shoulder.

"Shut up, I was forced to wear this!" The young woman whined. "I'm gonna get changed, I have clothes in my bag!" She raised her hands.

"You said you wouldn't bring them!" Hanji exclaimed.

"You said this dress would look good on me!" She countered back.

"But it does look good on you." Erwin commented and she turned to him to see him smiling at her.

"You think Levi would like it?" She asked sitting next to her closest best friend and his smile turned into a sadder one.

"He'd be an idiot if he didn't." Erwin stated.

"Speaking of Levi, he said he'd be bringing a big surprise for us when he comes." Miche noted.

"I hope it's his mum's cupcakes." Aurea sighed with a smile.

"Why would he bring cupcakes?" The bearded man asked.

"Hey, can't a girl dream?" She pouted.

"Alright cupcakes or Levi?" Hanji asked.

"Levi, obviously." Aurea answered.

"Food or Levi?" Miche questioned.

"That's like asking which I prefer, water or oxygen?" She crossed her arms.

"I bet she'd be dreaming about both; food on Levi." Hanji smirked and her best friend's face went beet red.

"N-no way!" She mumbled.

"You're thinking about it now, aren't you?" Erwin asked with a smirk.

"You all are so evil." She pouted.

"Hey guys." They heard a voice.

They turned their heads and saw Levi but their smiles dropped when they saw who was with him. This was his surprise; Petra Ral. Her arm was linked with his and she smiled and waved at everyone.

Aurea gulped and felt her eyes stung from tears. felt excruciating pain at the left side of her chest, were her broken heart laid. 'No, this can't be happening. I'm dreaming, yeah, just having a bad nightmare.' She thought.

"She's the surprise, my new girlfriend." Realisation slapped her right in the face when she heard those words. Erwin looked at her and he felt his heart break when he saw her; she looked like she was really broken inside.

"That's nice…" Were the only words that came out of Aurea's mouth.

"Aurea, you're wearing a dress? Who you trying to impress?" Petra asked and she looked down with the fakest smile.

"Nobody." She answered and then stood up. "I forgot my purse at home. I'll be right back."

"Tch, I'll pay for you." Levi mumbled.

"It's fine, I live close anyway." Aurea stated as she walked away. They all looked at each other confused, but Erwin stood up and ran after her. He grabbed her hand gently and she turned to him with tears in her eyes.

"Aurea…" He muttered when he saw her teary eyes.

"It's okay." She reassured him. "Just tell them I don't feel well."

"I'll drive you home." Erwin stated but she shook her head.

"I'd like to be alone." She replied and walked away.

As Aurea began walking, the tears began to stream down her cheeks and she gripped onto her fist. The heartbreak was like grief and the grief felt like a tsunami on her heart. She felt like someone was choking her and she was unable to breath. She got outside and there was a thunderstorm. But she didn't care. She ran towards the parking area and found her bicycle. The young woman got onto it and was drenched from the rain; her beautiful dress was completely wet. Her quiet sobbing turned into a loud crying as she rubbed her eyes, ruining her eye makeup. She had loved him for 3 long years and now mustered up the courage to confess. Being in love with Levi changed her in ways her friends and brother didn't like. She'd concentrate less on her studies and grew bored of her hobbies like ice skating and reading.

The young woman then rode her bicycle out of the car park and began riding it faster. She kept on thinking about Levi and Petra together and it was killing her. She knew that they were close and was jealous of this.

Suddenly Aurea felt something hit into her and her eyes widened. She could hear her shaky breathing and her heart beating slowly. It was a car that had hit into her. The blonde closed her eyes slowly with a tear falling down her cheek. When the car made contact with her body, she was squashed between a wall and the car. She heard the glass of the windows break and blood was splattered out of her mouth. Her head hit the wall really hard and she shrieked with so much pain. Blood was dripping from the top of her head, onto her forehead and down her face. She was lying back against the wall and her vision was getting darker and was unclear. All she could hear was shouting and they were getting quieter. Her eyelids felt heavy and she closed her eyes as her body fell limp. Then she saw the memories she shared with Levi, flash before her eyes.