"I don't want one." Annie plainly said as she stared at her husbands goofy face.

He currently had a t-shirt on and it said 'I love her'. Then, held the other one next to him, 'I love him'. Armin always wanted to buy matching couple items when they stopped at the market. Which is understandable since everyone considered him 'the girl of the relationship'.

"Aww! Come on Annie!" He put the shirt down and started taking off his. "You never want to get matching stuff with me. We should start showing our relationship status more."

Annie stared at him skeptically. "And being married isn't enough?" She asked.

Her husband out his head down. "Nevermind."

Annie shook her head at his pouting then continued walking through the market. Her husband was following right behind as they passed a stand that had pets to adopt.

She stopped a second and Armin watched as Annie was staring at one dog. This crossed as odd to him because his wife did not take part in such 'cute' things. The puppy was jumping up and down, as if wanting Annie to pick him up.

"Annie?" Armin placed his hand on her shoulder. "Are you okay?"

She stared back at him. "Yeah I'm fine."

Lie. "Annie, you can tell me." He said.

A sigh escaped from her lips and then crossed her arms. "The puppy reminds me of one I used to have when I was a kid. Until, you know.. That day." Annie shrugged. "He was my only friend. Before I met Reiner and Bertholdt, of course."

Armin nodded. "He is pretty cute." The tiny white, fluffy puppy barked then wagged his tail at the couple.

"I guess." Annie swiftly took off down the market again.

"A-Annie?!" He yelled as she briskly walked to the vegetables. "Hmm."

Later that day was just as quiet for the couple as both of them were reading and relaxing in their living room.

"Hey, did you get to Chapter 12 yet? I just finished it." Annie asked while looking up at her husband.

He placed it down and tears were in his eyes. "I just want them to be a happy family! Why can't s-she-"

"Calm down Armin. It's not real."

He wiped his eyes. "B-But she loves him so much! Why would she take the chance?!"

Annie sighed and placed her book back on the table. "I think we should call it a day. Besides, it's time to meet up with Mikasa and Eren for dinner."

As she was about to grab her jacket, a knock was at the door.

Armin just sat there. "Are you going to get?" She asked.

He replied with a straight face. "No. Maybe you should."

"W-What is up with you today?" Annie opened the door to see a man standing there with a box.

He placed it in her hands and started walking off.

She stared down at the fairly large box and felt a shift of weight in her hands. Annie closed the door behind her with a look of confusion at her husband. He was still staring with a blank face as she sat next to him on the couch.

"I think it's alive." She said while moving around the box. "Did you ask for a delivery?"

Armin simply shrugged and motioned his head towards the box, "Open it."

Annie tore open the top and white head popped out in front of her. A surprised yip came out of her mouth as the puppy jumped out and onto her lap. "A-Armin?! Is she from earlier today?"

"Yeah. I knew you wanted her. From your eyes I could tell how much your past dog meant to you. So, I had them deliver her hear." Armin replied.

She pet the fluffy fur with a smile. "She's perfect." Annie kissed Armins cheek, "Thank you."

He also started petting the pup, "What are you going to name her?"

She picked up the animal and looked into her bright blue eyes. "Crystal."

Armin never felt happier right now. Even if they could never have a child together, at least they can have Crystal here for Annie. "I love it."

The fluffy white puppy started barking and licking her face. Annie giggled before saying, "I can't wait to spend time with you."

His weakness. Annie's laugh. He loves hearing that adorable giggle. "She was actually abandoned by her mom a few weeks ago. Well, that's what the last owner told me." He shrugged, "That owner didn't have enough money to support the pup."

"Well, then. We're going to take extra care of you." Annie said to the puppy. She stood up and headed to the door, "Let's go meet Auntie Mikasa and Uncle Knucklehead."

Armin shook his head from the beautiful scene. He hasn't seen her this happy since their lost. "H-Hey Annie! Wait up!" The door closed behind them.

Maybe a new family member was just enough to keep them happy.