'Tears We'll Share.' - Armin X Reader

Part Of Family.| 01

Year 845. Behind Wall Maria, of Shiganshina District.
Only moments before the tragedy.

You're 10 years old. Same age as Eren.
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"Finally we're home."

You said with a tired and dry voice. Eren asked you if you could help him and Mikasa with collecting firewood. you took off the wood carrier. You couldn't help but fall with it. You let off a loud groan in relief, your shoulders dropped to relax. You let your eyes slowly closed.

"well looks like someone is tired!"
You heard Carlas's voice, followed by footsteps you could hear coming towards you. You looked up to see Erens mother smiling with one of her hands reached out to you and the other on her hip. You had to accept it your legs were sore. You loved Erens mother Carla, she was like a stepmother to you! You had a question you been meaning to ask her, for quite some time now.

"Excuse me Mrs, Carla. Why do you take care of me like I'm one of your kids?" You asked the lovely lady in a shy tone.
"Well (Y/N), your a very sweet young lady. You're very kind to people regardless of how they look or what their history is. You always know how to make people smile." Carla smiled and you could see a faint pink blush on her cheeks.
All you could do is smile back and say thank you.

"Are you staying for dinner, (Y/N)?"
Asked Eren with a curious facial expression.
"I'm sorry I can't, I have to do chores around my house. I'm afraid not, I'm sorry." Eren frowned. Your eyes drifted off to the window across the room. It's getting dark quickly.
"speak of the topic, I have to get home. ill see you tomorrow!" You dust yourself off and you were cut off by a faint young feminine voice. "Can I walk with you,
(Y/N)?"
You turned to see Mikasa covering her lower face with her scarf.
"Of course!"

You said goodbye to the lovely family, You and Mikasa on your way. The walk back wasn't far from the Yeagers. It was mostly silent until Mikasa broke it, "Has Eren introduced you to his close guy friend Armin?"
You were confused, you never knew even had another close friend beside you. "No, never heard of him. What about it?" A moment of silence entered again. "Just curious."
She said. "Well don't leave me a cliffhanger! What is Armin like?" You cried for more info.
"Well, he's very smart, He admires reading and he's nervous about meeting new people, But he warms up quickly when meeting new people."
"Well, Armin sounds very interesting. Why haven't I seen him yet?" You asked the raven-haired girl.
She just shrugged it off like dust on her dress and replied with nothing. You sighed in defeat.
After what felt like a long but short conversation with Mikasa, You arrived at your home. You hugged your friend and walked up the stairs. But before you walked inside. You said to Mikasa. "See you soon! Be safe walking back." You gave her a wave, she replied with a nod. You walked inside your home to find your mother and father at the table with a well-prepared dinner and ready to feast.

Although secretly, you were still thinking about who Armin was.

After a peaceful dinner. You quickly clean off the table and started to do your responsibilities around the house. Your mother noticed something was off.
"(Y/N), why are you running around! Got a somewhere to be?" Your mom asked in a curious tone.
"I'm fine, just stumped."
"What for?"
"Well, Mikasa told me about a boy named Armin, that I didn't 't know about! I've asked why haven't I met him yet. She didn't say anything."
You replied. You took a seat at the table.
Your mom could hear the stress in your voice. Your mother took a moment to try to solve your situation.
"Well, what is he like?"
"Mikasa said he's shy, likes reading and smart, and that was all she said."
Your mother let out a small groan." Dame, I like Mikasa but she never really likes to chat."
Silence filled the room. Your mother broke it while saying with a smile.
"Here ill tell you what, don't worry about your chores. Besides you've been working hard for the past few days. Where probably overthinking it, just go get prepared for bed. it's getting late. Sound good?"
You couldn't help but frown. You didn't want to go to bed early. But you didn't want to earn an argument.

"..Okay.."

After your little arrangement, you followed your orientations and got ready for bed. You said goodnight to your parents. You believed you would be fast asleep due to overthinking as your mother said. All you could do is think about the info that Mikasa shared. repeating in your head Trying to find out who and what this Armin was. It was hell.
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Morning.
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"Morning sleepyhead."
You woke up with massive bedhead.

Your father said with a smile.
You got yourself some bread and fruit with a glass of water. Once you were done you decided to go over to Erens place. You ran to the Yeagers, which you might have set your new record, you knocked on the wooden door, you let yourself in because you knew the family for a very long time. You found Carla humming while doing common responsibilities. While Grisha was studying Anatomy.
"Excuse me, wheres Eren?"
Carla jumped with a sudden voice
"O-Oh, Eren shouldn't be here for a while. I don't know at the moment. He might be near the food market." You decided to ask the married couple to see if they have any info about Armin.
"I have a question. have you meet Armin by any chance. Mikasa told me about him yesterday. But she didn't say much."
You heard a deep male voice coming from the table.
"Oh, you mean Armin Arlert? He's been a patient of mine for a while now."

Your eyes widened. "What does he look like? What is he like? Why haven't I seen him yet?" You begged for more info.
"Well, if you're anxious to meet him? I'm positive Eren can tell you about it. Besides he's been anxious to see you since you left yesterday." You I didn't want to bother the busy couple. You sighed in defeat. "Well thanks anyway. You were on your search for the two.
You were shouting his name to try to get a location on where he is.
You stopped for a moment. Looking around suddenly you spotted three people by the lakes. You smiled in response to the sudden find. You ran to them by not even afoot was replanted. You were cut off by a loud shake and an ear aching noise.
You looked up to see it.
The sight that overtook the place you called home years ago.