➕Gothic ➕- Mikasa Ackerman x fem reader

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"It's Christmas time Again
It's time to be nice to the people who
You can't stand, all year
I'm growing tired of this Christmas cheer"
- I won't be home for Christmas by Blink 182

Friday December 19, 2008

The last day of school before winter break felt like it lasted 1000 years. You yourself didn't celebrate Christmas, but you would never pass up the opportunity to stay home and do nothing for two whole weeks.

You did nothing in all your classes; your teachers decided to be easy and give you free periods all day; a few brought in some candy canes and other Christmas treats for the students to enjoy, and you played a few board games in your classes with some friends, and worked in your sketchbook in the classes you were alone.

Once the school bell finally rung, announcing the end of school before the break, you headed as fast as you could to your locker: ready to get out of the building and chill until school started again in January. As you were pulling on your coat, Mikasa approaches from the side and leans against the lockers, facing you. She had on her long black wool coat and her bright red scarf, and the little bunny skelanimal hat with long ears you got her the year prior.

"So" she started, a smile growing on her face. "My mom agreed to take us to the mall tomorrow night to do some Christmas shopping! What do you think?!"

As weird as it was, Mikasa loved Christmas almost as much as she loved Halloween. You and your family didn't celebrate, but ever since Mikasa came into your life, you've participated in all her favourite traditions with her. It was all lighthearted fun, and you always got to see her eyes light up a special way at this time of year.

As you trudged home through the snow, you thought about what you were going to buy for Mikasa. All of a sudden your thoughts began to panic. This year would be different because Mikasa is your girlfriend - not just your best friend. This year's gift had to be special. You racked your brain on ideas to get her, but you always came up short. You decided to scope out the mall on your trip tomorrow, and get something for Mikasa there.

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Saturday December 20, 2008

You, Carla, Grisha, Eren, and Mikasa all pile out of the car into the underground parking lot. Mikasa and Eren sang Christmas carols on the ride there, and Carla would jump in occasionally if it was a song she liked. You and Grisha kinda just sat there quietly.

You all make your way to the sliding door entrance; the surrounding area and the interior from what you could see was all decorating with Christmas tinsel and baubles and snowflakes and trees. You and Mikasa link arms as Carla lays out the plan for the evening.

"Okay so it's 7pm right now, I say we split up for two hours, get what you need to get, and meet at the tree and get something to eat, what do you guys think?" Carla suggested, and you all nodded your head. Turning away, you all headed in your separate directions; you and Mikasa, Grisha and Eren, and Carla heading out by herself. You and Mikasa begin walking, browsing through stores and picking up a few things here and there. You pick up something for Armin, and some nice chocolates for your (guradian/s). 

At one point, Mikasa had to go to the bathroom, so while she was gone, you ran back to this one jewellery store you browsed, and bough a ring for Mikasa. It was Made of sterling silver, and had an obsidian crystal coffin held to the band with claws. It was totally up Mikasa's alley and you knew she would like it. You meet up with Mikasa a few minutes later, (your bank account crying), and you two met up with the rest of the Yeager family. Carrying all your bags and things, the five of you get some hot cocoa and stop at a shoppers drug mart before leaving, and you take the time to pick up a few extra treats and sweets for Mikasa. The drive back is quiter than the way there, but not awkward. You take the chance to stare at Mikasa in the dark car. The lights from the streetlamps and highway signs reflecting on her pale face gave her a bit of a halo effect, and you could feel butterflies in your stomach. Your girlfriend was beautiful.