DISCLAIMER: I do not own the SnK characters… sadly

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We are all lucky that today is the start of the weekend. As everyone who had been drinking last night, wake with awful hangovers. I quietly grab my copy of 'Beautiful Creatures' and make my way to the door, Trying not to disturb Mikasa and Sasha on my way out of my dorm room. I step out into the warm morning sun and start my trek across campus to the big oak tree. It's my favourite spot to read, being shady, quiet and quite comfortable. I nestle in between some of the big, thick roots that stick out of the ground at the base of the tree. Flipping my book open to were a slip of paper was nestled to hold my page. I'm not sure how long I had been reading for, all I know is when I feel a hand on my shoulder I almost jump out of my skin. I turn to find Armin standing there, biting his lip as if to hold back a smile.

"Mind if I join you?" He motions to an empty spot next to me. I nod my head, blushing slightly. "I didn't know you came to this spot," He tilted his head while saying that, taking a seat. I just look at him for a few seconds.

"Oh-uh… yeah. I come here whenever I get free time," I give a small smile. And notice that Armin is holding a book in his hands. He nods, understandingly and shifts until he is comfortable. "Hey Armin, what are you reading?" Curiosity got the better of you. He holds his book out for you to see. 'The Hunger Games' the title printed clearly across the front.

"It's my favourite book, so don't judge," He holds it in his lap, looking down at it, blushing slightly.

"It's my favourite too," I reply. You spend the next couple hours discussing books and comparing books to their movies. I find out his favourite colour is turquoise and his favourite animal is a frog. I stand and look at Armin. "I'm sorry but excuse me, I gotta tinkle,"

"I'll wait here," He smiles. I get up and quickly make my way to the bathroom, face palming on the way over. Nice job, dick wad. Just gotta tinkle, who says that? The facial expressions I make, as I lecture myself is obviously weird as I get strange looks from people I pass.

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After finishing my 'tinkle' I happily walk back to Armin. The oak comes into view and I notice Armin isn't alone. I realise who it is and my stomach knots in… jealousy? Annie. I've always secretly disliked and distrusted Annie. I don't have a reason too but maybe it's because everyone knows she likes Armin, and they are all rooting for them. My pace slows and then fully stops, when she wraps her arms around him, he returns it, wrapping his arms tightly around her and resting his head on her shoulder. My throat tightens and my eyes sting with the want to cry. I race over there, grabbing my book, accidentally bumping Armin and Annie. He looks at me and I can't help the tear that slides down my cheek. Worry flashes across his face. But before he can do or say anything, I've spun around and raced away, back to my dorm room. Only then do I let the tears all fall and the sobs to be muffled into my pillow. That's when I realise, Armin would never be interested in me and that tears me apart.

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