Maybe We Could | 𝘌𝘳𝘦𝘔𝘪𝘬𝘢

16. Maybe We Could?

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Thank you for being with me in this journey. You motivated me to keep on writing and follow what my heart desires. Thank you to my loyal readers. I will never forget you. I have planned on another story after this story. I hope you would support it the way you supported 'Maybe We Could'. I love you all. Thank you thank you thank you for everything!♡

*I did a double update today.*

This could be the best or worst night of their lives. Eren being his typical self, didn't join the crowd in dancing and decided to stay on his seat and watch everyone move to the beat, with Mikasa.

She also watched everyone get lost to the rhythm. Doing body waves and any other dance steps. She looked to her right and saw her childhood love's eyes shine with delight. She looked to her left and saw her teammates talking to each other.

But still, she preferred watching the one in her right, Eren Jaeger.

And there is Eren clueless that Mikasa is looking at him, her eyes full of affection and adoration. In short, they were full of love towards him.

If only I have the courage, she thought to herself and sighed. To at least lessen the pain, she decided to just watch her schoolmates have fun.

"Why don't you dance with them?" He asked.

She then, answered, "I don't dance."

Eren stood up from his seat and went outside. Mikasa watched his every move so she could know where he is going. He went to the garden with the fountain. She is certain. So she followed him there.

Eren, sat on the bench and thought to himself, I think I should have asked her to dance. If only I have the courage.

"Eren..", when he heard that familiar lovely voice, he stood up and faced where the voice is from. She stood there looking at him. They looked at each other with the same look in their eyes. Love and of course..confusion.

The guy thought, Why did she follow me?

And the girl thought, Why did he storm out of the venue?

"Mikasa why don't you dance with them?" He asked once again.

"I don't dance." She answered again. Eren sat on the bench so Mikasa sat beside him.

"Why did you leave?" Mikasa asked worriedly.

"Nothing. I just like the scenery here." He smiled to assure her everything's fine. He smiles that way every time she is worried just to tell her and make her feel that nothing is wrong.

"You have been acting a little bit off lately." She said according to her observations. His eyes are slowly losing happiness each day. Their friends might see him as a happy person but Mikasa saw that his eyes say otherwise.

"It's nothing." He smiled but it looks so fake.

"Let's dance?" She stood in front of him lending him her hands, asking him to dance.

"Okay." He smiled and took her hands. And the time he put his hands on her waist and she wrapped her arms around his neck, a solemn music played.

Their bodies moved to the rhythm of the calming sound. Their bodies are in sync, and they are like two puzzle pieces made for each other.

"I can hear your heartbeat." He smiled at her statement.

It only beats this loud and fast for you. He thought once again.

He has a lot of thoughts but lost the courage to vocalize them when she said she doesn't want to be involved with him in any romantic way. But if risking is the way to her heart then why shouldn't he try?

They continued dancing, the light of a thousand stars being their guide throughout the dark and peaceful night. They looked at each others' eyes and smiled.

"I can hear yours too." He replied.

It only beats this fast and loud for you. She thought.

She has a lot to say but she is afraid that if she risks, she will lose him. And it has been a month since she rejected him, his feelings might have changed. But if risking is the way to a successful relationship, then why not?

Both of their thoughts say otherwise.

Eren thought she will reject him again, but she is just waiting for him to say and ask it again.

Mikasa thought his feelings might have changed, but he still likes---no, loves her up to this day and will continue loving her for years.

"Mikasa..", Eren decided to man up and say it again. He will give her space and pursue her if she rejects him tonight.

They stopped dancing. Eren held Mikasa's hands and kissed them both.

"What are we?" He asked. It is not What am I to you? anymore. It's What are we? now.

"Eren..", his name is the only thing that came out of her mouth because of shock and nervousness. She looked at him with shock while he looked at her with sadness.

She stayed silent.

That was it. Another rejection.

He was about to sit on the bench when Mikasa called him.

"Eren..", She called him and he faced her not showing any emotions. This is it, She has to confess already, "..maybe we could?"

"We should." He said.

And that was his cue. He walked to her closer and closer. He caressed her cheeks and grabbed her for a kiss.

The kiss they shared is full of love. They didn't feel a single doubt or even a simple fear. Their lips collided as if they were made only for each other. They savored each others' lips and enjoyed the moment, plus the intimacy they are sharing.

"12:00, Merry Christmas." He confessed that night.

"12:00, Happy New Year." They were both heartbroken and crying that night.

And before it gets more intense, they stopped and hugged each other. She leaned on his shoulder and he hugged her tight.

"12:00, Happy Valentine's."

"12:00, Happy Valentine's."

They greeted each other. This time, they are sure and not doubting and scared. They are more than willing to take the risk. No matter how many times they fall apart, they will still come back into each others' arms.

After all, they should, so they did, and that proved that..they could.

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The last chapter! I am crying rn, legit. I have so much to say and I just can't express them with words. Whenever I feel discouraged and on the verge of not continuing, I read all your comments and compliments and I am fine already. You all served as a motivation.

I took the risk of becoming an author and I failed a lot. Because if you took the risk of something you should be prepared to fail because it will always be a part of your journey to success and happiness.

With all the love,
Y.M Jaeger♡