Eren's POV

I waited patiently for Mikasa to come back from school while I sat on the couch watching some survival show.

While I waited I was trying to piece together the way I would explain what Isabel tried to do to me.

Mikasa I need to talk to you... Noo to cliche

Can I have a few minutes of your time?

Or should I get to the point? " Isabel tried to kiss me!"

My thoughts was abruptly vanishing when the front door clicked open indicating that someone was coming in. I waited anxiously to see if it was Mikasa but once the door opened all the way all the tension in my shoulders left when I noticed it was only my mother who's hands was full of groceries.

"Hey Eren darling!" She exclaimed beaming a pearly smile while quickly strutting in her heels to the kitchen.

"Hey" I muttered under my breath a bit relieved it wasn't Mikasa for a second.

I haven't gathered all my thoughts yet so I was still unprepared.

"Come help mama with the groceries dear" My mom beckoned to me from the kitchen.

I nodded and without protesting I just simply helped her retrieve the groceries out of the bag and into its rightful place.

"So why you stayed home? I don't think I've asked" His mom says leaning on the counter with her hand on her hips.

"Nun" I shrugged. "I was irritated with Mikasa but something happened with one of my friends earlier today and I just need to tell her" I confessed.

"Hm, I won't get in it although I'm really curious as to what happened" She smirks but resumes putting the rest of the groceries up.

"Well just make sure Mikasa doesn't take it the wrong way" she adds before pulling out a cup from the cabinet and started making herself some coffee.

I nodded and made my way back to the couch and decided to continue waiting for my girlfriend to come back from school.

34 minutes later I got my wish when their was a knock on the door followed by a soft voice. "I'm home".

I got up immediately and swiftly opened the door and took in Mikasa's appearance. "Hey Mikasa glad your home" I beam a happy smile before allowing her in.

"Thanks, glad your doing alright" she says putting her bag against the wall beside one of the coffee tables.

"Uh Mikasa can I talk to you for a second?" I asked. "Privately".

A look of worry washed over her face but is quickly replace with a greatful smile. "Sure". I take hold of her hand and carefully pulled her behind me as we ascended up the stairs and went along in my room. I closed the door and made sure I locked it so no one could interrupt us.

"What is it?" She asked while taking a seat on my bed.

I clapped my hands softly together and took a seat next to her.

"Please don't get mad when I say this" I pleaded while engulfing her hands in mine, entwining them together. "Eren just tell me, I'll be fine" she assured me while rubbing her thumb softly around the tip of my palm.

I inhaled sharply before giving her a warily smile. "So I went for a walk earlier today and I saw Isabel..." I stopped expecting her to interrupt me and blow into full rage but she looks carefully at me waiting for me to continue.

"When I asked her how she was she tried to do something..." I trailed off. "Like?" She asked sounding a bit concerned.

"She tried to kiss me, but I was disgusted by her act and pulled harshly away from her and left her dumbfounded, I just thought I tell you so if you heard rumors saying we did kiss, which we didn't I just want you to know we didnt" I admitted.

For some reason she wasn't as angry as I thought she be. She just wore a relieved look.

"Thanks, for telling me and not hiding it" she says gracefully before planting a kiss on my cheek.

"Your not mad?" I asked a bit bewildered as I rose to my feet to meet her eye level. We both locked eyes on each other.

"Of course not!" She chuckled slightly. "As long as you didn't kiss her back there's no reason to be mad at you" she says exhilarated.

"Thanks, I'm glad your not" I sighed relieved before leaning down and kissed her forehead.

"Love you" I say to her. Her cheeks turn a deep red color and she to says it back. Everytime she says it my heart skips a beat.

I finally have someone to love.

"Wanna play video games?" I asked while turning the system on. "Sure why not, what is your mom cooking?" She asked sitting down beside me. I shrugged. "I don't know but let's get to playing" I stated enthusiastically.

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Mikasa's POV

That night everyone was sleeping after dinner ende and I tended to be the only one awake.

I was in Eren's bed suppose to be sleeping to get ready for school but something came across my mind.

It hurt that I lied to Eren.

I had about 10 pills left and it would take a while for Hanji to make more especially since I can't go a day without using one of them or I would eventually die.

I shifted uncomfortably in Eren's arms as I thought about it. It ached my heart.

The thought of me dying and leaving Eren alone hurt a lot.

The tears stung fearlessly at my eyes making me blink a few times.

But as if sensing my sadden, solemnly emotions Eren's grip tightened around my waist.

My cheeks ignited into small bits of flames. I wanted to enjoy this moment, his touch. These was one of the moments I want to treasure forever and never forget when I die.

But I knew this wouldn't be the last time we slept like this. I want to sleep with him every night. I want to feel him tighten his grip on me so he never forget what I felt like when we slept together.

I shifted a bit and peered over my shoulder to see Eren sleeping peacefully behind me.

He looked so cute like this. Peaceful. Relaxed. Loved.

Abruptly a heavy cough exploded from my mouth sending me into rounds of coughing. I covered my mouth to prevent the loud annoyance sound from escaping but it made the coughs softer.

Suddenly something thick sprinted out my throat and landed on my hand.

I was shock. This hasn't happen before.

But I couldn't quite make out the substance that laid sprawled out all over in my hand.

"Are you okay Mikasa?" The tired, worried tone of Eren's voice startled me. "Y-yes...I'll be right back" I muffled quietly and immediately stood up and made my way to the bathroom.

I turned the lights on with my free hand and as I looked at my hand I contained the horrified scream that was about to engulf from my throat.

The look of red blood stained my hand. I coughed up blood! What does this mean?

I needed to tell Hanji. No. I had to tell her. But I haven't taken a pill in a while so I guess this was just a side effect.

I hurried downstairs and shuffled through my book bag to retrieve the small bottle of pills that awaited for me.

I ascended back up the stairs and scurried quickly to the bathroom and shut the door and locked it.

I realized I didn't have a cup and didn't want to waste time so I put the pill in my mouth, turned the faucet on and with my hands poured water into my mouth. As soon as my mouth was halfway full I swallowed heavily and took deep breathes.

I started cleaning my hands to get the stained blood off. I couldn't get all of it off but leaving somewhat invisible marks seem to be the only option. After drying my hands I head back downstairs and took out my phone from my back.

Mika: Hanji if I threw up blood what does that mean?

I sent the text then glanced at the time seeing it was 2:13. I doubt she be up right now.

But to my surprise my phone started ringing. I looked at the caller ID and saw Hanji's name scribbled across the screen. I answered and held the phone to my ear.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Mikasa, you threw up blood??" Hanji restated what I texted.

"Yes ma'am, I don't know what it means, what does it mean?" I asked worriedly. I really hope it wasn't that time.

A long pause was heard across the line. "Hanji?" "Make sure your nowhere where someone could hear you" she instructed demanding.

I nodded and quietly walked out of the house and closed the door quietly once I was out. I walked down the cold sidewalk barefooted. "I'm alone, what is it?" I asked.

"Mikasa..." Her voice trails off. It sounds as if she was bout to cry. Her voice full of pain and sadness.

"Mikasa you don't have a lot of time left, those pills can keep you alive for a while but your body is still slowly dying, you coughing up blood wasn't a side effect it just means your body can't take enough of anything precisely, I'm so sorry I didn't tell you Mikasa" Hanji apologized.

I swallowed a hard lump in my throat. "It's okay, life is to short to be mad at someone" I say trying to control the tears that was begging to be released.

"How many pills you have left?" "Ten why?

I could of sworn I heard her swear on the other line. "I am trying to make more advanced pills for you, ones that will make you live longer-"

"Don't. Don't waste your time on me, I guess I just wasn't meant to live long enough, after all I'll eventually die anyway, but Hanji you've done a lot to help me over the past 16 years and I thank you for that" I say full of greatness. I could hear her sniffling.

If anyone had it harder then Eren it was Hanji who be more depressed.

She was the only one who took care of me and I only wanted to take care of me. She convinced me that I had a life and taught me lots of things, she made me happy inside when I couldn't smile, she made me know I had a future up ahead. She was like the mother I lost. And to me I was the daughter she have always wanted. She promised she would help me and do everything she could and here I was about to die in God knows how many days and she was crying.

"Don't cry Hanji it'll all be okay" I assured her. But I knew everything wouldn't.

"I'm so sorry Mikasa" She apologized now in tears. It hurt to hear her like this.

It's like I would die tomorrow. But suddenly a question I urge to ask popped in my head.

"How many days do I have left Hanji?" I asked. For about two minutes it was complete silence.

"20 days" she cried.

My heart sunk.

I was back at square one again.......