"All right ladies, today is your first game. And if we don't win, I promise you this will be your last. But I want you guys to play like it was the final game. Give those belt weight patsies a reason to fear Shiganshina High's mighty titans!" Couch Shadis yelled to the football team.
The boys grinned and chanted.
"Alright enough. Let's go out there and play ball!" Couch Shadis exclaimed as he left the boy's locker room. Just as the boys followed behind the couch out to the field, Reiner felt someone bumped into him hard.
"Make sure you don't screw this up for all of us." Porco said very clearly to Reiner, but to the rest of the team it was like a whisper.
"Same goes for you, Porco." Reiner responded with Porco glaring at him as they finally headed out to the football field. The boys saw the benches full of people cheering from the opponent's side and from their home side. Reiner started to get a little nervous with all those people watching, but all those nerves went away when he saw Krista cheering along with the cheerleaders. This was his time to shine, not only for the team and school, but also to impress Krista. Most of the boys were getting into their position, with Reiner being the quarterback.
'This is it. Show them what your made of.' Reiner motivating himself as he yelled out to his team "686 on two. One. Two. Hike!"
…..
As the football game was being set in motion, Eren was running to the game.
"Shit, shit, shit, shit, shit! Hope I'm not late!" Eren said to himself as he entered the stadium where the game is being held. As Eren was looking through the seats, he noticed that there were almost no empty seats. Just as he was about to give up he heard a familiar voice.
"Hey Eren!" Armin waved his arms from where he was sitting. Eren looked to where he was and smiled as Armin pointed at an empty seat to where he and Mikasa was at. As Eren took his spot next to Mikasa.
"Hey guys, didn't know you two would be here." Eren said looking at them.
"Well I just wanted to see how our first football game goes. And I've been meaning to give watching sports a try, might be fun." Armin responded fully focusing on the game.
"I was forced here." Mikasa answered.
Armin laughed and said, "You need to get out more and I thought this could be a good way."
"You thought wrong Armin. Being out here with too many people makes me want to puke and die."
"You're exaggerating. It's not that bad."
"You're right it's not bad. It's horrible."
Armin laughs while Eren rubs Mikasa back.
"Well it could be worst." Eren said
"How can it get any worse than this?" Mikasa asked looking at him.
"They start talking to you." Eren smiles knowing she doesn't like interacting with people she isn't close with. The only people she seems to be comfortable with is Armin, Marco, and him. Krista is an iffy.
"Dear lords don't even put that in my head." She punched Eren in the arm lightly. Eren chuckled while rubbing his arm. 'Damn, even though that was a light punch, it still hurt.' Eren thought.
"So, what brought you here Eren?" Armin asked, taking his eyes off the game and at Eren.
"I'm just here to support a friend." He answered.
"Really? One of the football players?"
"No. She is a cheerleader."
Armin was a bit shocked, but smiled. "Oh, I see." Mikasa on the other hand didn't say a word, she felt uneasy. They all continued watching the game exchanging a few words. Eren was paying attention to only half of the game while the other half was paying attention to watching Krista cheer.
…..
The game is now neck to neck. Shiganshina's Titans and their opponents have 28 points. They were at the final quarter and they only have three minutes on the clock before the game ends. This was do or die time for the Titans. Everyone was at the edge of their seats, some of them crossed their fingers hoping that their team would win the game.
"We are the Titans. The mighty, mighty, mighty titans. Don't mess with us, better squash beef with us, or else we'll have to squash you instead." The cheerleaders chanted for everyone to hear.
Reiner made sure he was 100% focus on the final game, but loss a bit of focus when he stared at Krista. She looked back and yelled out "you can do it Reiner!" This gave him the confident boost he needed. With this, Reiner called out the plan and threw the ball at player 14 of his team, their opponents were chasing after 14, but luckily Reiner's team were making sure they won't get to him. 14 finally made to the end field and with that, a touchdown. That was game. Titans won 34 to 28. The audience from Shiganshina's High jumped and cheered with joy. The cheerleaders cried with joyed and all hugged each other. The football team all went to their respected locker rooms.
…..
"We did it! We won!" One of the titan's football player announced. The boys smiled and cheered.
"Yeah, but this is only just the first game. If we keep winning and make it to the finals. We would be making history." Reiner announced to the rest of the team with everyone paying attention, other than Porco.
"It was all thanks to you we won this game. We'll continue winning games with you on the team." Another football player says to Reiner, with most of the boys agreeing.
"Well, I don't know about you guys; but how about we celebrate our first victory at Bott's Pizzeria."
Most of the football team said, "Hell yeah!" Everyone was beginning to leave the locker room, but not Porco.
"Hey Porco, you coming?" A football player with puffy haired asked before leaving the room.
"No, I rather not go if Reiner is going." Porco responded.
"What's up with you and Reiner. You guys hate each other to the very bone. Why's that?"
"Let's just say we always had bad blood with each other." Porco left it at that and left the puffy haired football player hanging.
When the boys were walking out of the field, Reiner stopped and looked around the field and found Krista.
"Hey guys, I'll catch up later." Reiner walked away before anyone could response.
…..
"We did great girls. Though Cindy, I need more enthusiasm from you. But other than her, we did great. See you gals later." The head of the cheerleaders left. Some girls left as well, while other stayed and talk among themselves. Krista on the other hand was looking for a certain green-eyed boy.
"Hey Krista!" Speak of the devil. Krista turned around and saw Eren walking towards her, and not far behind him was Armin and Mikasa.
"Hey Eren." She hugged him, and he hugged back. "You actually came. I'm surprised."
"Well I always keep my word. You did great with your cheering." He gave Krista a smile and thumbs up.
"T-thanks." Krista looked down and began to blush. As her blush toned down, she looked back up. "Hey Armin. Hey Mikasa. You guys came to the game too?"
"Yes we did. Mikasa needed to get outside more." Armin answer. He felt a jab towards his sides. "Ouch that hurt Mikasa." Armin pouted while rubbing his sides.
"It was supposed to." Mikasa crossed her arms.
"Either way. Me, Mikasa, and Eren are heading out to the movies. We were wondering if you like to come?" Armin asked Krista still rubbing his side.
"I would love…"
"Hey Krista!" Krista was suddenly interrupted by Reiner running towards the group.
"Hey Reiner. You did great out there. I knew you could do it." Krista greeted him. Reiner smile and nodded.
"Thanks. If it wasn't for your cheering, I didn't think I would have led the team to victory."
"Well either way, you still did it. So congrats."
"Wait a minute. Reiner? Reiner Braun, not sure if you remember me." Eren spoke up.
"Yeah I remember you. You're Eren, right?"
"Yes I am. You did great out there in the field. You are basically a pro." Eren complemented him.
"Yeah. Football is everything to me. Been play it since I was 9."
"Wait, do you two know each other?" Krista interrupted the conversation. Reiner and Eren looked at her.
"Kinda of. Met Reiner at the club and sports event. Kind of helped me pick out what extracurricular active I wanted to do." Eren answered.
"Well that was very nice of you Reiner for helping Eren." Krista smiled at Reiner's way.
'So cute.' Reiner thought to himself as he blushed a little. Then another thought hit him. 'Eren and Krista know each other. Are they friends or…?'
"Well it been nice seeing you again Reiner." Eren, Armin, Mikasa, and Krista walked off.
"Oh shit." Reiner muttered. "Wait Krista." Grabbing her attention. "Me and the team are going to celebrate by going out for pizza, and I was wondering if you like to go."
Krista was a bit dumbfounded by his question. Should she go with her friends and say no to Reiner or should she go with Reiner and later make it up to her friends? Then she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see Eren looking back at her.
"You should go for pizza. We don't mind if you sit this one out."
"Are you sure?…"
"Yeah. Go out and socialize with other people. I don't mind." Eren reassured her with a smile.
"Alright…" Krista looked at Reiner. "Sure. I'll go get pizza with you and the team. Reiner felt like he couldn't contain himself, but remained calm. Reiner led the way as she followed. Krista looked back as Eren, Mikasa, and Armin walked out of the field.
"So Krista, are you and Eren a thing?" Reiner asked out of the blue.
"No we're not! We're just friend! What made you think we were in a relationship with each other?!" Krista quickly denying his question, her face turning red.
"Sorry. Was just asking." Reiner felt a relief that she and Eren aren't in a relationship. This still gives him a chance at winning her heart.
Author's Note: It's good to be back everybody. Hope you're having a good 2018 so far. I am sorry for leaving you guys hanging for 3 months, but I was busy with college and stuff. But no need to fear, the update is here. I know this isn't as long as I promised, but next chapter should be a bit longer. Thank you guys for your patience, I really do appreciate it. And if you haven't read my new story, The Hero of Our Time, I would recommend it if you love Attack on Titan and/or fairy tales of knights, wizards, and dragons. Thank you again and until next time my fellow knights ;)
