Like the Ocean (Eremin)

09. Eren Arlert

I remember hugging his body, hoping some miracle would bring him back to me, but it never happened. In a few hours I was plucked out and put on a lifeboat that had come back for survivors, still crying. I had only known him for four days, but I loved him, I know I did. I never married, never had children, I didn't live the life I wanted to because it didn't feel right to do so without Armin. I did eventually find Mikasa on another ship, but I couldn't tell her about Armin. I couldn't talk about him for years.

I believe a life is not simply lost after a soul embarks on a different journey, and I know Armin is with me, looking over me, acting as my guardian angel. I live only to please him, knowing he wouldn't want me to die, as I did not want him to. 

Despite the many years that have flown by, I haven't forgotten him. I will never forget him.