Fire and Ice

a flurry of skirts and tailcoats

My favorite chapter so far!! And I have a little something to tell you all at the end of the chapter!! Also, I know this isn't accurate according to the anime/manga, but I am going to have Bertholdt and Eren be the same height. . . for certain situations in this story. . . wink wink ;)

You made your way to your English lecture in a daze. You hadn't even realized that class had already started as you walked through the doors. 

"Thank you for joining us, Miss Y/n," Professor Nanaba announced in a disparaging tone. 

You flushed, hurrying over to your seat. Your mind was wandering in all different directions, the welcoming dance was being held tomorrow and your dress was still being brought up. The lecture flew by in a whir of notes and bored grumbling, your mood lifted drastically once permission of dismissal was granted. 

You shoved your notes back into your bag as you listened to Professor Nanaba's announcement. "Students! As you know the college is hosting the welcoming ball tomorrow evening, we will be welcoming the students from Marley Academy; So please make a proper impression on them! Mr. Ackerman will be hosting a rehearsal for the different dances in the ballroom this evening, I suggest you attend." And with that she exited the room, leaving everyone to excitedly chatter among themselves. 

You hurried from the lecture hall to the oak tree where you met with Hitch and Mikasa, both of whom were radiating the same excited energy as you. 

"You're never going to believe what happened today." Mikasa squealed excitedly. 

You narrowed you eyes when Hitch giggled excitedly. "What happened?" 

Mikasa let out a long breath before responding. "Jean asked me to the dance." 

Hitch nudged her, "That's not all of it." 

Mikasa giggled nervously, "He asked me to go out with him." 

Your eyes widened, "As in boyfriend girlfriend?!" 

Mikasa grinned widely as Hitch answered for her. "Yes as in boyfriend girlfriend. It was so cheesy, I just happened to be passing by when he proposed romantically." She fluttered her eyelids in a teasing fashion. 

Mikasa punched her arm gently, "It wasn't cheesy, it was cute." 

"So, what did you say?" You asked her excitedly. 

A genuine laugh slipped from her lips. "Yes, but it's not that big of a deal. Come on let's go get our dresses, this is slightly embarrassing."

Hitch gaped at Mikasa before leading the way towards her car. "What in fucks sake do you mean 'it's not a big deal?'" You nodded in agreement. "This is a huge deal! You got asked to the dance AND got a boyfriend who just happens to be Jean Kirstein, and it's not a big deal?! That's a huge deal!" 

An arm slung around your shoulder, "I've also heard he's got a huge dick-" 

Mikasa turned around and glared at Sasha, whose arm slowly slid off you shoulder. "My most insincere apologies Mikasa." 

You and Hitch both snickered at Sasha's remark while Mikasa turned around to hide a small smile forming on her lips. 

Your curiosity bubbled over, "Hitch, how did he ask her out?"