"This night, walk the dead in a solitary style
And crash the cemetery gates
In the dress your husband hates"
- Cemetery Drive by My Chemical Romance
The next few weeks passed by slowly; the September weather quickly making way to cold October winds.
Since the sleepover something had changed in you and Mikasa's relationship; she was more nervous around you, her face often turning red whenever the two of you would get really close. Sometimes you would feel really bold and throw a few flirty comments around... and immediately get embarrassed. Mikasa would turn bright red, but stutter out a flirt of her own. The two of you back and forth with each other, dancing an odd waltz between your feelings and the rest of the world. You were confused, but you didn't complain about where it was going.
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When October came around, you could feel the tension between the two of you get thicker by the day.
October was a special month for Mikasa; something about demons and ghosts, and veils between the worlds getting thin. You loved how excited she would get about it, and you yourself loved the spooky vibe of the season.
It was your third period; history; that you shared with Mikasa, and you guys had a work period and group work. You and Mikasa had your heads together, planning a weekend hangout where you two would decorate your homes for Halloween. You had both received permission from your guardians to go all out, as long as it was appropriate.
"I was thinking maybe a neon type of theme with a lot of black and red and purple" you started, brainstorming the type of decor you wanted. Mikasa giggled at your ramblings, excited to decorate with you.
"I was thinking a bit of a fancy gothic theme; lots of lace and fine decor, but skulls and crows and stones" Mikasa said. You knew exactly what she was gonna say. You knew her so well, and after spending three previous Halloween's together, you knew her tastes.
The two of you spent the rest of class discussing your weekend plans. When the two of you had to separate for your last class, you let Mikasa go with a smile and a wink, and saw her turn red before losing her in the crowd.
You spend your last period daydreaming about Mikasa and the weekend the two of you would spend together.
Your thoughts however did not totally block out the mocking comments about your look from the kids behind you. You were used to it; people didn't understand your world, but sometimes the comments would sting, especially when they were directed at your person, instead of just your style.
Trying your best to ignore them, you hunch yourself forward and focus on your work, waiting for your after school shopping excursion with Mikasa.
When the final bell did ring, you wasted no time in rushing to your locker and throwing your books inside, grabbing your jacket and heading out to meet Mikasa and her mom in the parking lot. Getting in her car, you slide in the back beside Mikasa, greeting her mom and Eren, and thanking them for the ride.
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The store was busy for a Friday afternoon; everyone wanting to get their Halloween decor early. You and Mikasa browsed the aisles, joking and giggling, and screwing around with the various displays and monster machines. You two threw things you liked into your baskets, all around having a good time.
Mikasa was having an internal debate between to crystal balls, so you decided to wander a little into the next aisle over. Scanning the shelves, you don't notice the other aisles occupant until you bumped straight into them.
"Oh my god I'm so sorry" you mumble out, trying to look a bit intimidating and throw them off.
"Y/n hey!" The voice says, and you realize you ran into Annie.
"Hey Annie!" You say, a small smile breaking out in your face. "What are you doing here?" You ask her.
She smirks and leans against the shelf in front of you, crossing her arms across her chest, basket at her feet. "Same as you. Getting some decor" she gestures towards her basket, full of those plastic body parts covered in poorly painted blood. You chuckle at her choice of decor, and the two of you start a friendly back and forth conversation, slipping into the comfortable vibe the two of you had during childhood.
Mikasa came around the corner holding a piece of spiderweb lace cloth in her hand.
"Hey y/n look what I found I think it-" she stops immediately upon seeing you and- Annie. Annie's pose and flirty expression sent a shard of jealousy through her body, the knife twisting even further after seeing you laugh at something Annie said, and seeing the affection pooling in Leonhart's expression. She knew the two of you were close in childhood, but it was obvious that Annie felt more than friendly affection for you. Mikasa felt sick, and was about to turn away when you finally caught sight of her.
"Mikasa hey!" You exclaim, you smile widening at seeing the girl you like standing in all her glory. Mikasa forces a smile in your direction and holds up the cloth again, showing you her find.
From the corner of your eye, you see Annie frown and pick up her basket.
"I'll catch you later y/n" she says, turning away from you and Mikasa Ackerman. Annie was jealous of the amount of time you spent with Mikasa nowadays, and didn't want her taking you away. She loved you first.
"See ya!" You say with a small wave in her direction, before turning your full attention back to your best friend, completely unaware of the jealous tension between the two girls.
Mikasa shows you her collection of finds and you show her yours, and the two of you head up to the cash to pay.
Despite the comfortable conversation, you felt something was off with Mikasa. She was a little more quiet and reserved than usual.
"Hey, is everything okay?" You ask her quietly in the backseat of her mom's car. She sends you a small smile, nodding her head. "Are you sure?" You continue, a look of concern on your face.
She nods again, a bigger smile playing on her lips. This time you believed her, feeling her rising joy. Smiling back, you make a bold move and cover her hand with yours, intertwining your fingers on the seat. Mikasa blushes, and you can feel yourself get a little warm.
The two of you break out in giggles, laughing at you own little private jokes, hands clasped together, the two of you in your own little world.
When her mom pulled in front of your house, you gave your thanks to her for the ride, grabbed your bag of decor, and opened the car door, giving Mikasa's hand one last squeeze before jumping from the car.
"I'll see you tomorrow y/n" Mikasa says as you turn away.
"Get ready for the best decorating you will ever do!" She concludes, giving you a wink before you shut the door and the car drives away. With one last wave in her direction, you head into your house and wait in excitement for the weekends activities.
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A/N: hey y'all; I was worried that I wouldn't get a chapter out today, but I did! Yay me lmao. I'm basically done with the set up for this story, so from this point inwards, it's gonna be more exciting. Thank you for 100 reads on this, and if u have any advice for me, let me know!
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