《My little freshman》Chapter 8
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Levi POV
I laid on my bed thinking on whether or not I had just made a huge mistake. I thought about how Farlan was always there for me and helped me through life. But now, looking back at pictures of us on my phone, it was starting to hurt.
I kind of wanted him back, but I also wanted Eren. Eren looked like he could be a great guy, but I didn't know him very well. But Farlan, I've known him since we were little.
I was trying to decide on whether or not I would keep them. They weren't pictures of us as a couple, but more like pictures that friends would take or pictures that people made us pose for.
Farlan has cut off all ties with me. I wouldn't blame him. I've done it with other people and I know it will probably happen again if me and Eren don't work out.
"Why are you moping? Did you break another heel or nail?"
I sat up to look over and see that Mikasa was leaning against my door frame.
"Are you gonna answer or-?"
"IbrokeupwithFarlan..."
"Excuse me?"
"I said I broke up with Farlan."
She walked over and sat on the bed.
"So, he finally got on your nerves too, huh?"
"No, that's not the reason. I met someone else that caught my eye."
"What's his name?"
"Eren..."
"Is it the senior Eren? Eren Jaeger?"
"Yeah..."
"You really fell for Eren, Levi? Well, at least I can beat his ass if he hurts you. But, why did you take a liking in him?"
"I don't know. I just suddenly started to like him..."
"Even after what he did?"
"Looking back at it, it wasn't all his fault. I had my part in it too. I was drunk, I followed him upstairs. It was more my fault than his I guess."
She got up and offered me her hand I took it and pulled myself up.
"Well, for the time being, why don't we go up to the ice cream parlor for the time being. Take your mind off things for awhile."
"That would be nice."
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