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White delicate flowers brimmed at the crown of your head. They sat gently against the carefully placed hairstyle as you looked at your reflection in the mirror. Glitter littered every inch of your face, making your appear brighter in the dim light of the room. Your hands were placed crossed in front of you as you took in the detail of the dress you currently wore—It was beautiful beyond your imagination.
Your skin prickled with excitement as you sat quietly in the room, taking in your final moments when a hand placed itself on the back of your chair, "You ready for this", Armins voice broke from the silence as he appeared beside you in the mirror. You gave him a curt nod as you turned away from the vanity, "Oh I almost forgot", He clicked, reaching into his pocket to retreive a small pendant.
It dangled in front of you as you reached out to touch the fine jewelery, "Armin", You cooed, "You didn't have to get me any—"
"It's from Kai", He stopped you, making you bring your gaze back to his, "She had Sasha help pick it out a week after we got back from the Marley trip—She had me store it away until the big day."
You felt your bottom lip wobble slightly as you tried to hold in your emotions, "Thank you for keeping it safe", You whispered with appreciation in your eyes.
A smile coated his lips as he spoke, "Would you like me to put it on you?"
With a quick nod you turned around, "Yes please", You thanked silently as his hands wrapped around your front. The cool feeling of the metal gracing your chest had a slight chill run down your skin as it laid delicately in place. Turning to face the blond again you lifted your hands to his tie, fixing it as his cheeks reddened.
"Thank you", He nodded as you pulled back to examine your work. Moving back to the vanity your hands found the bundle of flowers that laid along the wooden desk, "Those are very beautiful flowers", You heard him mutter behind you.
Looking between your fingers your took in their appearance as you twirled the stems around. You lips curled slightly as your thoughts drifted you back decades. 'It reminds me of your mother...They're the most beautiful flower, wouldn't you agree?' Your fathers words had you setting it down lightly as you breathed out, "They remind me of my mother." Your expression had him grinning as you turned to face him once more, "Do you mind fixing the flowers for me", You motioned towards your head, "I tried to put them in as best as I could but—"
He was caught off guard by your inquiry"Are you sure you want me to? I can get Annie, Pieck or Iris to come—"
You waved your hand away dismissively, "They're busy seeing to the guest, it'll be fine."
He let out an anxious breath as he moved towards you, "Alright. Just don't blame me if it comes out bad", He warned, making you chuckle lightly.
"Don't worry", You promised, "I'm sure it'll look fine."
His hands were place on your head as he threaded the flowers through. A moment went by when his eyes drifted to your face, staring at the expression that took over your features. His eyes pulled into a frown before he let out a low cough, "So...How are you feeling?"
A hum escaped your lips as you looked up to find him staring back with a worried expression, "I'm fine", You nodded reassuringly, "Why do you ask?"
"You just seem down is all", He shrugged, taking notice of how you held onto the small pendant.
"Just thinking about those who couldn't be here today", You answered in a low voice.
"I'm sorry", He apologized quickly, "If I would have known that the necklace would have upset you then—"
"No, no", You waved away, "It's fine. It's not just Kai and Sasha", You breathed.
Realization set in, a sad smile crossing his face, "You know she wanted to be here...", He spoke lowly as he fixed the last flower.
"I know", You nodded, pulling away slightly, "Its hard for her to be around everyone with everything that's happened..."
"She just needs time", He swallowed, "She's been trying it out on her own."
"It's only been two years. It's still fresh. It's taken all of us a while to get back to...Whatever normal is now", You shrugged, with a heavy understanding, "Besides she isn't the only one keeping their distance, I got a letter from Historia this morning saying she wished she could of made it—But with the rise in the Jeagerists she fears for her safety trying to come all the way to Marley", You shared.
"I don't blame her", He sighed, "Plus she has a daughter to look out for now. She has to stay wary of the trips she makes."
"I also got one from Hitch", You chuckled, "With her position in the military over there she didn't think it would be smart for her to come all this way—Plus she mentioned not having a date, so theres that."
"Same old Hitch", He smiled with an amused huff as you sent him a comforting grin before the door shot open.
Levi entered the room with a quick pace as he wheeled himself over the threshold, "You coming or what", He barked out making you roll your eyes at his impatience.
Turning to face him your face pulled up in question, "What are you in such a rush for?"
"Mr. Levi! Mr. Levi", A few voices called out from the hallway. A smug grin coated your lips as three teens came running into the room.
"Ohh that explains it", You snickered, as Armin tried concealing his own grin, "I didn't know you got along with kids so well, Mr.Levi", You teased, drawing your attention back to him.
"Shut it", He hissed at your taunt as the kids walked up to you with wide eyes.
"You look so pretty", They praised, making a soft smile fall on your face.
"That is very sweet", You nodded before looking down at their own appearance. Both Kaya and Gabi wore matching dresses as a basket of petals rested in each of their arms. Turning your attention to the young boy, you took in Falco's fitted suit as he held onto a small box, "You guys clean up pretty well." They stood bashfully at your compliments as you turned with a blank face towards the brooding man, "You know the person walking down the aisle with the bride usually tells her she looks beautiful", You hinted his way.
He stared at you for a moment with a collected look before muttering, "You cleaned up nice...."
A smile fell to your lips, "Than—
"Surprisingly", He ended, cutting you off in the process of your gratitude towards his compliment.
"Asshole", You muttered under your breath.
He ignored your words as he lifted his hand to point outside the room, "What's with all the flowers? I thought you hated them?"
"Mrs. Kirstein, and Mrs. Braus insisted", You waved away, "And I know if my sister were here she'd say there aren't enough..."
A low hum left his lips as the creaking of the door opened revealing Connie and Reiner as they stood at the entry way, "Are we getting this party started or what", Your friend yelled out, as he pushed his way into the room.
"Pieck said everyone's arrived, so whenever you're ready", Reiner explained, following after Connie.
"You heard him", Levi grunted, "Let's hurry this up."
"You know I could always get someone else to walk me down", You threatened, narrowing your eyes down at the man.
He returned your gaze, "Oh? Like who?"
"I don't know", You shrugged, quietly looking around the room before your eyes landed on the man stood beside you, Reiner", you muttered, making the blonds eyes widened. He stepped towards you as his hand was placed on his chest.
"Weber", He breathed, "I'd be honor—"
"Okay, your making it weird now", You cut him off before switching your attention to Connie who was currently picking at the flowers of your bouquet, "Connie could do it", You called out, pulling his gaze to you.
"I'd be so good at walking you down the aisle", He gloated, flinging the entire flower set up roughly as the petals continued to fall, "Oops..."
"Connie", Armin sighed in disappointment as he took the flowers from his hand. All that was left of the bunch was wilted or torn petals, "I can see if there's a replacement—"
Placing your hand out gently to retrieve the bouquet you took hold of it as you muttered, "It's okay", You shook your head, "This is fine."
"Are you sure", Reiner quizzed, "I'm sure Pieck can put something together."
"No. I want these", You reassured, sending Connie a grateful smile, "Thanks."
"Uhh, I don't know what I did but you're welcome", He offered, matching your expression.
A soft knock on the door broke the conversation as you shifted your attention to the man that waited in the hall, "Hey, all the guests just took their seats", Onyankapon, informed before trailing his eyes over to Connie and Reiner, "Jean's kinda freaking out because you two are missing."
"Shit", Connie hissed as he grabbed a hold of Reiner before marching out the door, "We'll see you guys out there!" He shouted from down all the hall. Onyankapon eyes stayed on the their retreating figures as he shook his head before bringing his attention back to you.
"Niccolo also just finished setting up the food for the reception", He noted.
Letting out a breath of relief you nodded, "Good so everyones here."
"Well now that your flowers are ruined are you ready for this", Levi called out beside you.
Looking around the room once more to take a glance at the small crowd, you smiled, "Yeah. Let's get this started."
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The hum of the music grazed your ears as you stood at the opposite end of the aisle. Your hand rested along the Captains shoulder as you both made your way down the rows of people. All your closest friends and Jeans family littered the area, making it a far more intimate experience than you could have hoped for. The music began to pick up as your eyes honed in on Jean who stood anxiously at the alter. A large grin was placed on his lips as his eyes stayed glued to yours. You couldn't help but return the gesture as you felt Levi break away from you, allowing you to continue on your path.
You felt your dress shift as you looked back to find Pieck readjusting the train as you stood atop the alter beside Jean. His hands found yours as he gently glided his fingers along your palm, "You look beautiful", He mouthed, making your cheeks heat as Mr. Braus's voice picked up between the both of you.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, were here today to celebrate the union between Mr. Kirstein and Ms. Weber", He motioned towards the both of you, "On this day, your start'n on the next journey of this life, where your' love will not only bring ya' happiness, but courage as well. Marriage is an act of will. It requires a commitment to care for another person. By caring we show concern for the life and growth of those we love. Marriage requires a commitment to take responsibility for another person—By responding we experience the needs of that other person and try to help meet those needs", The low tone of his voice had you and Jean beaming as you took in his words, "Today, guided by love and wisdom, we celebrate your' union."
Motioning towards the crowd he spoke again, "Before, your' friends, and family, I ask you to state your' willingness to enter the vows of Marriage", He turned his attention to Jean as he spoke, "Jean, do ya' take this woman to be your' wife? Do ya' promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health as long as ya' both live?"
You felt his hands squeeze yours gently as he grinned, "I do."
With a slight nod of his head he shifted his attention to you, "Do you take this man to be your' husband? Do ya' promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health as long as ya' both live?
Tears brimmed your eyes as you stared back up at Jean, "I do", You whispered with a shaky breath.
Stepping forward again Mr. Braus announced, "Jean, you can share your vows."
With a nod of his head he pulled out a small paper from the corner of his suit. His hands shook as he held it up, making a smile take over your face, "It's taken us quite a while to get here", He chuckled, earning the small laughter from the crowd, "I remember the first day we met. We were standing side by side in a row full of kids who were also in way over their heads, and despite all the distractions that day I couldn't help but be drawn to you", He admitted, "Your brazenness was the first thing I took notice of—I admired how collected you looked, and from then on I knew there was something special about you. Shortly after we became friends and that admiration just grew, and I knew that I wanted to be with you in anyway I could—Even when we had our hardships", He noted, making you let out heavy sigh, "I just couldn't stay away, even though I was desperate to live my life peacefully. I knew it was dangerous—You were practically this raging tornado that plowed through unexpectedly. I realized in spite of that I wanted to jump into that storm no matter the consequences, because the peace I imagined for myself was impossible without you in by my side", His words were now low as he let out a small sniffle before continuing, "And when you said yes on this hill that night everything I had ever dreamt of finally felt like it was in my reach. Everyday since I've met you, you've helped me become the man I am today. You teach me patience. selflessness. Forgiveness. And trust", He grinned, "I promise to love you for who you are, and for who you are yet to become. I promise to love you loyally and fiercely for as long as I live."
The sound of crying and applause from the crowd erupted once he finished his vows as he placed the paper back in his pocket. Mr. Braus stepped forward again as he motioned towards you to share what you wrote, "Jean", You spoke softly, "When we first met all I saw was an obnoxious kid who had great potential. I can't think of when our friendship turned into something more—And when I think back I believe we always had a spark between us", You admitted, "I spent a lot of time dismissing how I felt due to my position, but I just couldn't get you out of my head. For the first time in my life there was someone I wanted to truly be better for. My mind was always full of selfish desires, and I convinced myself that I was doing it for the sake of others—But I actually wanted to be selfless for you...And I'm so thankful you gave me the chance", You felt tears gliding down your face as you spoke, "You taught me how to forgive, and showed me how to love myself in ways I hadn't thought possible. Your love gives me hope that our future will always be bright, no matter what hardships we might found ourselves in. I promise to love you with everything I have and everything I am for as long as I live."
Mr. Braus once again moved forward, "The rings?" He called out as your gaze shifted to Falco who moved towards the alter as he offered the jewelry. Jean let out a low 'thank you', and he took hold of them before placing one in your palm, "Repeat after me. I, Jean Kirstein, give you, this ring as a symbol of my commitment to love, honor, and respect." Jean quickly recited the lines as he grabbed your hand gently, placing the ring along your finger, "Now Weber", Mr. Braus shifted, "Repeat after me, I, give Jean Kirstein, this ring as a symbol of my commitment to love, honor, and respect."
You looked up at Jean with twinkling eyes as the words fell from your lips. Mr. Braus smiled between the two of you as he looked towards your lover, "Jean", He motioned towards you, "You may kiss the bride."
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"You don't think we'll get in trouble for leaving early do you", You muttered behind him as he placed a key in the door knob. His hand held onto yours as his eyes remained on the handle. You felt the slight squeeze of his palm, making you push closer against him as your arms wrapped around his waist.
"I doubt they'll even notice", He snickered, pushing the door open as he pulled you into him. Bending down he picked you up by your hips, causing a small yelp to escape your lips as walked through the threshold, "Last I saw Connie was pulling Armin onto the dance floor...Along with everyone at the reception", He breathed, before swooping in to place a kiss along your skin.
You chuckled lightly at his words as he slowly lowered you to the ground, "I guess you're right, everyone was pretty drunk."
"Plus", He whispered, trailing his hands to your waist with a teasing glide, "No one can tell us how to spend our wedding night. And between me and you, I think we've been in these clothes for far to long", He whispered, slowly sliding his hand along your shoulder, pulling down the fabric as your skin sizzled from his touch.
"You want to undress me", You questioned in a sultry tone, your eyes peered up through your lashes as you took in his demeanor.
His eyes widened in want as they lingered down your body. The swipe of his tongue against his lips had you feeling hot, "Since the minute I saw you in this dress, its all I've wanted to do", He admitted in a breathless whisper, allowing his lips to slide along your collar, making you tilt your head back to give him better access to the area. Heavy breathing took over the room, while your hands drifted underneath his shirt. You felt him suck in a breath when your fingertips slid over his stomach and down to the front of his pants. He let out a soft moan before kissing you again in between tugging off each others clothes.
Soon both of you were left bare as he brought you into his chest. His lips kissed your ear before he whispered, "You are so beautiful." You felt your back hit along the wooden table in the center of the room. Leaning back against it you let out a sharp breath from its cool top that pressed into your back. Your breast were free from the restraint of the thick material of your dress—Your nudity sparked a craving that lied deep within him. Leaning forward he took one peak into his mouth as his eyes stayed glued to yours.
Your head tilted back in ecstasy at the feeling of his tongue circling around your breast. A soft moan left your lips as his hand trailed towards the other, squeezing softly against the flesh as you wrapped your legs around his waist. You felt him grow in length as he pressed deeper between your legs, "I want to taste you", He confessed, picking his head up from your chest as he began to slide himself down your body.
He paused for a moment, looking at you for reasurrance as you sent him a sly grin. With confirmation from you he pushed your thighs further apart, slowly getting down to his knees. His gaze fell back onto you as he looked up through hooded eyes. His face neared your thigh as he trailed sloppy kisses around the area making you let out a breathy moan. You moved your hand towards his hair guiding him closer to where your body ached as his tongue began to linger. Soon enough his head was finally between your legs as you leaned back in a state of bliss. Your moans soon turned into silent prayers, worshiping whatever higher power that granted you the pleasure of having him between you.
As soon as the high built it seemed like you were already coming down as he pulled back with a heavy breath. His lips were coated with your essence making you lean forward, pulling him into a deep kiss as he moaned into your mouth. He finally stood back up, lifting you from the table before charging to the room. Quickly he placed you along the soft fabric before postioning his hands along your hips as his fingers pressed into them with ease. Letting out a low hum of desire he aligned himself with you before pushing forward. His head leaned back as he groaned in unison with your slight hiss at the fullness growing between your thighs.
He waited a moment before you nodded for him to continue as he rocked himself forward. Your head lulled to the side as you took everything he willingly gave. The brush of his hands against your body left a trail of passion as you arched your back in pleasure. The scorching temperature that built between the both of you raged on as you welcomed its burning hunger. When the heat of your actions boiled over you felt him still above you as your fingers slid against his skin with need.
His body sunk into yours from above as his head laid against your chest. The proof of what transpired slick between your legs, making a grin cross your features as you drifted your hands into his hair. The buzz from your high coated your body as you sank into the bedsheets, reminiscing the feeling of his hands gliding against your skin. The sound of a low groan escaping his lips had you tilting your head to the side, seeing him inhale deeply as he pushed his hair back. His lashes fluttered as he tried to even his breaths. Wrapping your arms around him to bring him closer your eyes closed softly as you let out a content sigh.
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LAST CHAPTER OF WARRIOR!!!!! I hope you guys enjoyed the main story and these little bonus chapters <333 I still can't believe this book is officially done, so much time and energy put into this story that its almost unreal that we're finally here. Once again I just want to say thank you so much for those that have commented on this work and even to those that haven't but have still showed me support along the way, it really means a lot!!! I was nervous going into this and throughout the entire process, but your kind words and encouragement really kept me going, so thank you.
I'd also like to announce that I'm in the process of writing another fic about EREN this time! I't still its its developing stages so I'm not sure when it'll be out, but I'll keep you updated on that. I'm really excited to work on another project, and I hope you guys enjoy it as well!!!