Fire and Ice

hades and persephone

"And if I may just take your breath away, I don't mind if there's not much to say."

-Sweater Weather, the NBHD 

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TW: Mention of drug addiction and assault. 

Two weeks have passed since that night; the little flower floated in a small glass bowl filled to the brim with water. It was a beautiful day, and though you had set up a blanket to lay out in the sun and study, you found yourself distracted. A light breeze carried the scent of early fall through the honeyed air, brushing your exposed shoulders ever so gently. The tall, golden grass swayed to and fro with the wind, creating a soothing whisper-like sound. You couldn't help but be distracted by the beauty of the nature around you. Standing up you extend your arms, the wind rippling through your dress. You gather your things and head back towards the walking path. There was no point in studying if you couldn't focus; besides you were supposed to meet Jean and Eren in an hour. 

And Eren. Your heart dropped to your stomach, not in a bad way of course. You were nervous.... no not nervous, just....

Nervous.

What was it about him that made you this way? After all you have only known him for a few weeks. Was it his alluring eyes that held the entire cosmos in them or the way he spoke to you that night by the lake? Your heart dropped again. Neither you nor him had spoken word to each other since that night. Well barely, the only times you interacted was during the one class you shared with him and in passing. Your thoughts were interrupted by a loud ring from your phone, which you dug out from your pocket. 

"Hello?" You ask happily. 

An irritated voice answers from the opposite line, "Y/n get your ass down here, I really don't feel like doing this project by myself." 

You sigh and check the time, "Jean, you said we would meet at two thirty and-" 

"It's two twenty-five." He chided, "C'mon, please hurry up, I don't wanna be alone with Jaeger." 

"Eren's with you?" 

A pause and then, "Well no, not yet. I just don't..."

"You don't what? Jean?" 

"Since when have you and Jaeger been on a first name basis?" You can hear the confusion in his voice. 

You laugh awkwardly, "We're not. I'll see you in five." 

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Less than five minutes after reaching the courtyard, you stand outside of Jean's dorm room, knocking loudly on the door. 

A voice rang out from inside, "Come in!" 

You shake your head and shake the nob. "Door's locked dumb ass." 

Someone stands up inside and walks over towards the door, their footsteps getting louder as they approach. The grey door opens revealing a frowning Jean, although the frown soon turns into a grin as his eyes land on you. 

"Thank god." He whispers as he pulls you into a bone crushing headlock, rubbing your head with his knuckles. You wriggle out of his grip and walk into the lavender scented room.