#beruanni

01 Request 

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"Annie! Be careful!!"

Annie walked along the tall rock's narrow edge, with Bertholdt worriedly following below her. Reiner walked behind Bertholdt, mock-scolding him for worrying about Annie too much.

"She's our friend", Bertholdt replied. He automatically winced afterwards, knowing it was a poor excuse.

Annie looked down at him.

Bertholdt had his long arms slightly out in front of him, ready to catch her if she fell. A bead of sweat trickled down past his cheek.

She hopped down nonchalantly, brushing off his attempts to help her.

"Let's hit the apple stand", she said to the boys.

"Are you craving an apple or something?", Reiner asked, "I'll go get it. You two just wait here for me."

The taller boy flusteredly squeaked protests at his blond friend, but Reiner just patted him on the back.

With a wink, Reiner told Bertholdt to "keep her company."

Annie rolled her eyes and sat cross-legged on the soft grass.

Bertholdt sat a few feet away, pulling his knees to his chest.

They both sat in silence looking in the direction of their hometown, Marley.

"Hey Annie?"

Annie tilted her head slightly to glance at him.

"What?", she asked sternly.

Bertholdt had his chin in his knees, his green eyes glancing upwards towards the sky.

"The sky reminds me of your eyes. They're so blue", he said softly. Annie blinked, unsure how to respond to his statement.

He turned his head to look at her, his green eyes shining happily.

"I'm sorry I always watch you, or caution you about something", he apologized sheepishly, "We've been friends since we were little. I guess I... care about you? Your safety. I never want to see you hurt."

"Where is this even coming from, Bertholdt?", Annie asked. She was caught off guard by what he was saying. Usually, he wasn't this open, especially to her.

"You know I can take care of myself."

He gave a gentle smile.

"I know. But that still won't keep me from always worrying about you. I'll always watch out for you. I'll always be here if you ever need me. Haven't I always been there? Even when I'm gone, I'm always going to love you. "

Annie froze.

"What?"

Bertholdt turned a bright shade of red.

"I said it", he stammered, "I love you."

She was still frozen in shock when he leaned over and kissed her on the forehead.

Bertholdt...

Loves me...

It all made sense. His constant watching her, supporting her in every way. Offering her a smile when she was grumpy.

"Bertl-", she tried to say, but he cut her off by putting his thumb over her lips.

His face was now sullen. He was still smiling, but sadness glazed over his eyes.

"I love you, but it's time to wake up now."

"What?!"

Suddenly he was gone.

"Bertholdt!", Annie shouted into the darkness.

A cracking noise suddenly filled the silence and Annie fell onto the hard ground. She brushed her blonde hair back and looked at the shattered crystal pieces surrounding her on the floor.

She suddenly remembered she wasn't in Marley.

The soldiers confined her in a cell, and started to interrogate her.

"Where's Bertholdt?!", she barked.

I want to tell him I feel the same way.

He can't be too far away-

The soldier in front of her gave her a pitying glance.

"What?!", the girl snapped.

"Bertholdt Hoover. He's with the Survey Corps. I need to see him."

"Mr Hoover is dead."

Annie lost all her words. She slumped to her knees, silent in shock.

He can't be dead.

Not before-

"Even when I'm gone, I'm always going to love you"

Tears fell down her face.

I'm stupid.

I'm so fucking stupid.

"Bertl I'm sorry", she whispered to the air, "I'm sorry I didn't notice it sooner-"

Day 1: Cat

annie and berthold at ymir's spa