Eren walked around the old couch and forced himself between Petra and Annie. Petra gave a slight smack from his forcible behavior but still shifted to allow him to sit. Annie shifted slightly with no complaint but say close enough to where their shoulders still brushed. All three sat in a comfortable silence with their eyes glued to the screen as they were waiting for Mikasa.

After a few more minutes the sound of a door opening caused all three to look back and Mikasa emerged from the steam-filled bathroom full dressed and her hair still wet from the recent shower. She stretched a bit before entering the living room, "What time do you girls want to leave?"

Eren blinked a few times in confusion. Leave? It was a Saturday, knowing them they would stay another night. "Where're you guys goin'?"

Petra clucked her tongue at him, "We are going to the mall. Look at cute boys and all that fun stuff. Plus I need help finding a new dress for homecoming, and maybe new outfit too."

The male of the group groaned, "That sounds super boring."

"That's why I said 'girls' and not 'Eren and Co.' you dork," Mikasa crossed her arms with a smirk plastered on her face, "You would totally scare off any cute boys any way. Well, maybe you should go so no one snatches Annie up."

Annie blushed, "Mikasa you can be such an ass. I was thinking we could leave soon since it's almost 11 o'clock."

Both Mikasa and Petra glanced at the digital clock that sat on the TV. They nodded in agreement, "Yeah ok, just let me dry my hair and we can get going."

The raven haired girl turned on her heel, and Eren pushed himself of the couch. He stretched before reaching for his green jacket that had been tossed to the floor. If the girls were going out, it wouldn't kill him to get out himself. Of course Mikasa would take the car, but he didn't mind walking. He would usually walk to the park, it took a while but it was better than just staying at home.

"Where are you going?"

"Out. If you girlies don't mind me leaving the house. Unless I am forever trapped and to be whipped if I step outside the yard."

Annie gave a smirk, "Well if you're offering."

Eren blushed and pulled his hood over his head, "I'm not! Oh God, just tell Mikasa that I'm heading out. You guys will probably see me on your way to the mall anyway."

He didn't wait to hear a response and practically sprinted out the door. His cheeks burned from embarrassment, Annie was quick on the whip with those kind of come backs. Eren slowed his pace as strong burst of wind hit him dead on in the face. It wasn't supposed to be too cold today, but bursts of wind were usually a recurring thing in Maria City.

After a couple minutes that familiar white jeep drove past him with a few quick honks. Eren flipped the girls off in response and stuck out his tongue. He should've asked for a ride to the park, but a little exercise wouldn't kill him. In fact, Eren wasn't one to brag, but he does manage to remain in shape and fit. Both he and Mikasa have experienced being in fights, and Eren decided that it would be best to try and maintain the upper hand. Despite the lack of preferable nutrition both of them do their best.

Eren regretted his outfit choice a bit when another burst of wind shot through the air. His white v-neck t-shirt didn't provide a lot of warmth. At least his jacket was warm and he had chosen to wear his black jeans.

After a few more minutes of walking the teen shifted his hood further to where his face was barely visible. The park seemed extra crowded today. There were joggers and couples walking along the walking trail that surrounded the whole area. Kids with jackets and scarves were running around and climbing on the giant trees. There was one space that wasn't occupied though. Eren sighed and made his way over.

The large tree sat separate from the rest, and had a large base that opened to a semi-circle from how the roots pushed up from the earth. The leaves were practically gone so no shade was provided, but the tree was positioned perfectly to where the wind didn't have much affect on those who sat against it.

Eren had been coming to this tree since he was little, he and Levi used to always play on the tree. But then they had their fall out, and Eren ended up showing up to the tree by himself. A few of the adults that had known Levi and Eren to always be together started to question him, but he never gave a full response.

The teen took a seat against the tree, mentally smacking himself for letting Levi get back on the brain. Plus he hasn't seen the raven-haired teen at the park in a long time. Maybe time to time they would both be jogging but that was very rare.

"You gotta be fucking me."

A voice caught Eren's attention and he looked up, "Shit."

Levi was glaring down at Eren, books in hand as he contemplated sitting down next to the teen or to just leave. "Well I didn't just walk here to have to turn around."

The shorter teen dropped his stuff down to the grass as he opened the bag that rested on his shoulder. He pulled out a red blanket that he placed on the ground neatly and sat on it, ignoring Eren the rest of the time. Eren groaned and moved over as far as he could from Levi, like hell he was just going to get up and leave.

Crossing his arms, the brunet rested his head against the tree. He watched the sky as clouds floated by and did his best to ignore the unwanted company. Yet that didn't stop his eyes from scanning over to Levi. Levi had his nose in a book and would occasionally scratch something down on notebook that rested by his side. "What are you writing?"

Levi remained silent and continued on as if Eren never spoke, "Hey I asked you a question."

"And I am ignoring it."

"Oh so you can hear me," Eren frowned, why was he even trying to talk to him? "What are you writing?"

Levi's nose crinkled as his features shifted into an irritated glare. He slammed the book shut and looked over at Eren, "I am working on our project for History."

Eren shrugged, "That isn't due for another week, why rush?"

Levi sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose, "Why are you even talking to me?"

The brunet shifted to where he was looking down, "Well you sat here, and I think its fun to bother the hell out of you."

That was lie, he actually didn't like to bother Levi too much. He didn't want Levi to even think he cared enough to bother him. The two had a silent agreement to leave each other alone, of course they would have little fights here and there, but they wouldn't last long.

Levi sneered at him before returning to his work. This wasn't going to work. Eren gave a frustrated groan and pushed up from the ground. Before he took a step he heard Levi sigh, something he seems to be doing a lot lately, "Wait. You were here first. Unlike you I am not in the mood to pick any fights today. I'll go somewhere else."

At that Levi collected his things and headed off in a different direction. The teen stood there in shock. "What just happened?"