Authors Note: I have no idea where I got the idea to start this story, it just came out of nowhere. Maybe because I wanted to make Eren suffer… I don't know why.

Shippings: Jean x Mikasa (don't support it but it fits for the story)

Eren x Mikasa (do support, 100%, my OTP since the beginning)


Eren Yeager, a 15 year old high school student, is still resting after crying himself to sleep the night before. Being Monday, he was too lazy to even wake up in the morning to go to school. His parents have just past away 3 days ago leaving him with a close friend of his parent named Mr. Hannes.

Although he drank from time to time, he still cared for Eren deeply and made a promise to them before they died that if anything was to happen them they'll trust him that he will be there for Eren.

To make matters worse, around the same time, his close and only friend Armin was also leaving. Not by dying but leaving to another home far away where he needed to change schools. This happen a day before the funeral leaving Eren to grieve alone. Although Mr. Hannes and other friends at his parents came with him, it didn't feel the same.

Mr. Hannes then when to his room to wake him up since it was getting late for Eren to go to school. He knocked on his door. "Eren?" He asked, not getting a response. "Come on, it's getting late for school." He said again.

After a moment of not hearing a response, he open the door and approached Eren who was lying his side on the bed, his sheets over his head. He sighed then, giving Eren a nudge on his shoulder. "Eren wake up you need to go to school." Eren didn't sture. "Come on Eren, you can't hide in your room all the time." He said then.

After the funeral was over and when they went home, Eren locked himself in his room for the rest of the day. Not wanting to speak with anyone which worried Hannes a bit, but he gave Eren his space for the time being.

"Eren, get up, you don't want to fall behind in school. Your parents wouldn't want that." Hannes said sadly. "What's the point… there dead." Eren responded grumbling under the covers. "Eren that is no way to talk about your parents like that. Now get up and get dress so you can go to school." He grabbed the sheets and pulled it away from his face. Leaving Eren's body uncovered.

Eren grumbled at the act. He got out of bed lazily, scratching his head, his eyes closed. Once he opened them, he send a dreadful glare towards Hannes. His face was covered in tear stains and his eyes were red from crying too much. "Why now?" Eren growled, looking at Hannes. "Because Eren, you can't just dump school like that. You still have a life to live." He said.

"Now shower and get dress. I'll get breakfast ready for you." Hannes finished. Closing the door behind him as he exited the room. Eren sighed then, he didn't feel like going to school after the funeral. He hesitantly grabbed his uniform and headed towards the bathroom.

Once he finish, he looked at himself in the mirror. He sighed then, his hair was still damped, thinking. What's the point... in living. If I'm going to have the same faith as my parents… death. He sighed again, he exited the bathroom and slowly made his way towards the kitchen.

Hannes has just finished making Eren a sandwich rapping it in a napkin. "Sorry Eren, but this one's for take out." Hannes said grinning. "Sure… whatever." Eren said taking the sandwich. "Now go, it's getting late for school." Hannes said looking at the clock.

Eren then got his school bag, which was in the living room, and his phone and keys. He also rapped his red scarf around his neck, since it was quiet cold outside.

Hannes waved goodbye but Eren just ignored him. As he closed the door behind him, he looked across the street. He gave a shaky sighed, seeing his old friend's house. Usually they'll walk together, but now Eren is all alone.

He also notice that his neighbor, Mikasa Ackerman, was also exiting her home. She was very popular in school and very beautiful. Eren has seen her around when they were kids and when they grew up but he didn't think anyone like her would be interested in him. Also since he never really put much importance in dating any girl at school. He shook his head and began walking to school, eating his sandwich.

When he arrived, Mikasa was close behind him. He sat in the same bench near the fountain where he and Armin will sit and wait for the bell will ring to go to class. Mikasa walked passed him and went with her friends.

They were Annie, Sasha, Historia, Reiner, and Bertolt. Also her current love interest Jean, but he was currently away on a family trip and wouldn't return until next Monday. (Hate JeanKasa shipping)

They were the most popular students in school. Another reason why Eren didn't want to go to school was because he wasn't popular, he was a loner with his loner friend Armin and regularly got bullied.

Although he does fight back constantly, he didn't feel like fighting today. So he imagined that if he starts crying in school too, they will bully him since he was powerless.

As soon as the bell rang, everyone left to their first classes. He had Annie and Historia in most of his early periods and one with Mikasa before his lunch break but he never really talked to either of them. Eren, in all his morning classes, felt too depressed to even pay attention. He was a good student but his lost made him uninterested right now.

He keeps remembering times with his parents and the fun they had together. Even the times where he regrets the things he has done in the past to make his parents angry at him. He cursed those times and wished he could have bonded with them even more.

Especially the day when they died. He never thought that that'll be the last time he'll see them alive. When he arrived home, Mr. Hannes was waiting for him in the living room. He at first he thought his mom has gone to help his father at work as she does most of the time and that she sent Hannes to check on him. But when he saw the sadness and sorrow in his eyes, he knew something was wrong.

His eyes started to get all watery. The memories were a pain to him now, it made him feel all sad and lonely. And with no one to really confess his feelings with, it made him feel even worse inside.

Eren felt like crying right there in class in front of everybody. But not wanting to make a scene, he contained his feelings, corrupting him even more. The bell finally rang for lunch. Before he managed to walk past the front door, his teacher Erwin Smith, called him in.

Erwin was actually the principal of the school but was currently covering for this class. The previous teacher left for personal reasons so until the school can find another teacher, Erwin will be substituting.

He sighed then walking towards his desk. "Yes sir?" Eren asked. Trying to make his voice seem calm. Everyone was already out of class so Erwin spoke out loud. "What's wrong Eren, you seem a little off today." Erwin said. "It's nothing." Eren responded. He didn't feel like talking about it. "Well, it doesn't seem like it's nothing. You were spaced out almost the whole class. So what's wrong Eren?" Erwin asked.

Eren sighed then, he really didn't feel like talking about it. "My… parents past away on Friday." Eren answered quietly, avoiding eye contact. Erwin eyes widen a bit but changed into sympathy. "Oh… I'm sorry to hear that. And sorry for your lost." Erwin said. "It's alright Erwin… it's alright." Eren said, trying to sound calm as possible.

He walked over to the door ready to exit when Erwin called out. "If you need anyone to talk too, I'm right here as your principal to assist you, got it." He thought that he wouldn't force Eren to talk, it's only been 3 days and that a lost takes a time to get by.

Eren turned around, trying to form a smile. "Yea... I know Erwin." He closed the door behind him as he exited. Erwin sighed then, taking a sip of his coffee. No wonder why he was so quiet in class.

He was always close with parents and had meet them before. They were good people, looking out for there kid. He also remembered that his close Armin also moved on Sunday. So he can understand that Eren must be feeling all glum inside.

Once at the cafeteria, Eren got his lunch lunch out from his bag and sat at his usual table. Luckily for him the bullies were not around. He sighed then, remembering that Armin isn't going to accompany him anymore. He felt like crying again. As wiped his already watery eyes with his sleeve and began eating.

Over at Mikasa's table, they were playing a little truth or dare. Since the guys had a different lunch time, it was the girls only. They'd promised that they were going to keep the truths and dares small but some had different ideas. It was Sasha's turn then.

"Sasha, I dare you eat my whole school lunch." Historia said. "Hell no, the schools food looks disgusting." Sasha commented. "It's a dare Sasha." Mikasa teased. "Alright, fine." Sasha said, taking a spoon full of the spaghetti the school provided today. She began to eat it quickly when she actually slowed down to eat it property.

"Mmm… this is actually pretty good." Sasha replied happily. "Dammit." Historia added, dares were supposed to be bad for the person doing it. Once Sasha finished, she looked over at Mikasa. "Your turn Mikasa." She stated. Sasha looked around the room when she spotted Eren.

"Alright Mikasa… I dare you to ask him out." Sasha pointed towards Eren then. Mikasa turned to see who Sasha was pointing at. She was a little surprised that it was Eren, her neighbor.

"Isn't that a little too much." Mikasa said, biting her lip. "Oh come on Mikasa, it's a dare. Also who wouldn't like to go out with you, you're beautiful. Give him a little chance to know you. He's always alone." Sasha smiled.

Mikasa smiles, she turning to glance at Eren. "If you don't, I'll tell Jean all your secrets." Sasha added. "You wouldn't dare." Mikasa responded glaring. "Oh I will." Sasha said. She, Historia, and Annie all giggled the.

"Fine." Mikasa said, feeling defeated. She got up and went to sit next Eren. As she walked she thought that she would ask him to wait for her here in the lunchroom and then think of something later. Also because he was outsider and didn't really know a lot about him.

Eren was too focused on eating that he didn't notice that Mikasa sat next to him. The next thing he didn't expect was Mikasa tapping his shoulder. Dumbfounded at here presents, he kept staring at her. Mikasa then spoke, "Meet me at here at the end of school." Mikasa said then. That left an Eren totally and utterly confused to his max.

When Mikasa came back to the table. Everybody looked so shocked that she actually did it. "Wow Mikasa, didn't expect you to actually do it." Annie pointed out. "Yeah, especially right here in school." Historia added.

Mikasa smiled. "Don't worry, I'm not going do anything big. Just going to befriend him a bit. Anyways, Sasha talks serious about my secrets." Historia smiled. "Who knows…" Turning over to see Eren. "...he is good looking." Mikasa shook her head of the idea. "But don't tell the guys about this." Mikasa added quickly. They all giggle then.

Eren was just left so confused. "What the heck just happened. Did the most popular girl in school just came and asked me to wait for her. What does she want from me?" The bell suddenly rang for all students to go to class.

Awkward for Eren, that he had Mikasa in his remaining classes. He kept staring at her so confused. Mikasa never once looked over to see him again. Once the school was over, he did went over to the cafeteria to clear thing out. At the state he's in, he doesn't know what to think.

Once he got there he saw Mikasa sitting on a table alone, waiting for him. Unknown to him; Sasha, Historia, and Annie were hiding behind a wall.

They came to confirm that Mikasa will ask Eren out. Eren then sat down next to Mikasa then, all quiet. Mikasa turned to face him.

"So… ah… what do want?" Eren started, scratching his head. Mikasa smiled and said, "I want to…" Mikasa thought for a bit, thinking. "...walk home with you. Since we live close by." Eren was left confused again.

"You, want to walk home with me." Eren said. "Yes I do, come on I better get home." Mikasa got up and started walking towards the courtyard.

Eren also got up following her, thinking. "O-kay… that's all she wanted. To walk home. That's strange." As they walked Mikasa kept thinking she did the right choice, nothing to big that would make her get attached or get him interest in her.

As they left; Sasha, Historia, and Annie left there hiding place, they all looked disappointed. Historia and Sasha were more though.

"Only walking with him to her house. I expected more." Historia confessed sadly. Sasha grinned at her comment. "I'm gonna raise the stakes then." Annie raises an eyebrow then. "How high do you plan Sasha?" She asked. "Oh, just enough." Sasha answered teasing.

As Eren and Mikasa walked home. It started breezing cold air, indicating rain for tomorrow. They don't get too far until Mikasa starts shivering. She wasn't dressed properly for cold weather, only having a light sweater over here uniform.

Eren noticed this and he took off his red scarf and rapped it over Mikasa's neck. Mikasa stopped walking and turned to face Eren. She was left confused. "What's this?" She asked holding the red scarf.

"Its a scarf." Eren said. "I know that but, why give it to me?" She asked. "Well… I don't know why exactly wanted to walk home with me either but I just can't stand around seeing you freezing… Isn't it warm enough though?" He asked.

"Yes… yes it is. Thank you." She said, holding the scarf to cover her mouth. His words and action brought a faint tint of pink on her cheeks.

"You're welcome. Let's hurry, it's getting colder by the minute." Eren said. Mikasa kept her hand on the red scarf, she doesn't know why but she likes it a lot. They both continued walking side by side. Until they stopped in front of Mikasa's house.

"Well, I don't know why exactly you wanted me to walk with you to your house. But here we are." Eren said. Mikasa nodded, thanking him. "I gotta go then, thanks for the company." He finished.

He walked off towards his house then. Mikasa thought for moment, at first she really didn't know much about Eren in the first place. But even after this little walk she learned more about him.

That he's caring and helpful. Even if he doesn't show it he thinks of others. Eren possible is much more interesting than she thought. Another cold breeze woke her from thought and she rushed inside slamming the door behind her as she entered, shivering a bit.

Back at Eren's home, Eren was finally able to open the front door. His hands were cold, so he couldn't hold the keys properly. Once he entered he called out to his mom.

Just then he realized that she wasn't here anymore, including his father. Him thinking about Mikasa's motives all day made him forget the terrible truth. That he was alone, without a family.

He started to cry again. This time he let it all out. How he can he get passed this if he can't even remember that they died. Just then Hannes gave over, putting his hand on Eren's shoulder. Eren thought he must heard him call out his mom.

"It's alright Eren. Let it out. I know you're suffering. Losing family is a heartbreaking feeling." Hannes said. Eren choked back a sob then. Wiping his tears from his face. "Excuse me." Eren said.

He rushed towards his room. Not bothering to close the door properly. He dumped his bag on the floor and climbed onto bed. Lying on his stomach, taking a picture of his parents from the night stand. Staring at the picture.

He took a shaky breath. How can he get over this? After 15 years of living and growing up with his parents, how can he continue to live without them. He continued to cry again. Holding the picture close to his chest.

Hannes was outside his room. Peeking in from the opened door. He sighed then, thinking. "He's really being affected by this. He is strong kid but even he has a weak side. Carla, Grisha… help me take of him. Please."


Authors Note: Hope that was good enough for now. I tried to make Eren as depressed as possible for the future chapters. Sorry for any Jean x Mikasa supporters for my dislike. I just don't see chemistry. Please Follow for next chapter and Review.

P.S I still don't know where I got inspiration to write this.