Bitterly Sweet

Bitterly Sweet | Chapter Five

Bitterly Sweet•Chapter Five
"Prove It"

'It's been a week since training and a week till my mission.' I thought in my head as I fixed my hair in Levi's mirror in his office. Sighing, I dropped my hands and gave up. "I wouldn't try anymore, brat." Levi said, giving me the extra phone.

"I know, I know." I sighed again and took it from his hands. We made our way to the 'Extra Special Rooms' as Hanji called it to start off our mission. "My honey bear!" Hanji squealed as she hugged me. "Hey Hanji!" I smiled. "So, first off, here's our target's number." Erwin said, sliding a price of paper over to me. I typed it into the iPhone.

"So what do I say?" I asked. "Just wing it." Hanji smirked. I nodded and typed away.

Hey it's Eren!

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
Eren? You sure you have the right number?

Yeah. I'm kinda sure.

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
What's your full name? Age?

I bit my lip and looked at Hanji, Levi, and Erwin. "Go ahead. We're not going to let you into any possible danger." Levi said seriously.

Eren Amathyst Jeager. I'm 20.

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
Send me a picture of your pretty face.

"I don't think I can do this!" I put the phone down and covered my eyes. Hanji came to my side immediately, "Look, Eren. I know it's hard. But, there are millions of kids at steak." I took a deep breath and let myself continue.

Picture Image Sent

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
Oh, so pretty. But why the sudden contact?

I got a new phone. I wanted to text all my contacts to let them know.

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
I see...

So, I was wondering why I have you number in the first place? What's your name? It only comes up as (xxx) xxx-xxxx.

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
My name is not important. If you want to know who I am, I would recommend a coffee shop nearby.

That sounds great! When?

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
Next Friday perhaps? 10:00 AM?

Early. Hmmm. "They said next Friday. At 10:00 in the morning." I said. "Good. Just continue."

Sure! I'll be there.

(xxx) xxx-xxxx
As much as I'd like to keep talking to you, Eren, I have many children to attend to.

My breath hitched and I covered my mouth. Setting the phone down, I felt tears pricking at the ends of my eyes. Hanji and Levi rushed over to my side, but I already felt my head become dizzy. Then blurry. Then black.

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"He's been out for a while." I heard a female voice. "I know. His mission is today and I don't know what to do." What?! I've been out for a week? "If we're lucky, he should wake up today..."