A Date

Asriel arrived at the meeting point first and chatted with Ada on how to make a successful date and what gift would be best for Mikasa. After waiting for a while Asriel saw Mikasa running towards him. She was wearing a white one-piece dress which radiates purity and a straw hat with a pink ribbon tied on it. Her silky black long hair was let down and was swaying behind her back freely. She had a look of panic on her face as she rushed towards Asriel. Asriel was wearing a black hoodie and black long pants. He was waiting for her near a tree in the training grounds.

" Hey, slow down, are you alright? Why are you in a rush?" asked Asriel with a warm smile.

" *pant* *pant* I.....didn't want to make Eru wait....." replied Mikasa with a pant.

" Here have some juice to cool down. Oh and you look gorgeous by the way." said Asriel with a wink. Mikasa took the drink with a blush on her face and drank the whole drink in one go. She felt refreshed after the drink, she didn't think about how her Eru got a drink from nowhere but instead, she thought how thoughtful and considerate he was.

" Alright, since you are all good to go let's go!" said Asriel cheerfully and held onto Mikasa's hand. Mikasa felt like she was in heaven right now as she felt the warmth flowing from her Eru warmed her heart. Asriel dragged Mikasa through the city, window shopping at each store and whenever he found something that would look good on Mikasa he would ask her to try it out. If it looks good he bought it for her and if not then they continued to the next store. He also bought her many clothes which include some slightly revealing dresses, like for example a black dress which shows off her pearly white shoulders and a small bit of her cleavage.

At first, Asriel hesitated in buying it cause he didn't want other people to see Mikasa in slightly revealing dresses but Mikasa who saw that he really wanted her to wear those clothes assured him that she would only wear it for him to see. Hearing her assuring him he didn't hesitate any more and bought it. After shopping, they went to the city square where there was a fountain and some benches. It was getting late so the soldiers went around the city and lit the street lamps. Asriel and Mikasa sat side by side on a bench near the fountain and enjoyed the nightlife of the city, their hands still held together.

Mikasa leaned on his shoulder and enjoyed his warmth and the feeling of safety he gives off. She was happy, she was glad that she had her Eru by her side when she was weak and afraid, she was glad that she met him, she was glad that he did not push her aside or get angry at her and she was glad that he was always gentle, loving and caring towards her. As she thought this she nuzzled her head lovingly against him and he responded in kind with an embrace. They embraced for a while but Asriel disengaged the embrace and faced Mikasa with a serious face.

Mikasa was a bit disappointed that he ended the embrace too early and when she saw his serious face, she was afraid if something she did was wrong since she had never seen him become serious before. He always had an easy-going expression or a smile on his face even if he was doing something he needs full focus or troubled. She thought that he was angry at her for being too clingy. She heard from Sasha that boys don't like girls who are too clingy and thought that her Eru was going to reprimand her of it. She hated herself for being so clingy to him, she can't help it, she loved his gentle touch, his warmth that calms her and made her relaxed, she can't help but want to cuddle with him and nuzzle into him and now because of her, she thought that he was going to hate her. Her eyes started to fill with tears as she thought [ Stupid! Stupid me! Why did I have to be so clingy to Eru!? Everything was going perfectly today. I have never been so happy in my life and I had to ruin it. If only I had listened to Sasha's advice before...now Eru hates me.] at the end of this thought she was crying silently. Asriel was extremely surprised as he didn't know why Mikasa started to cry. He was about to confess to her and now somehow he made her cry.

" Mikasa, what's wrong? Are you alright?" asked Asriel in a soft and worried tone.

" *sniff* Eru *sniff* please.....don't hate me...*sniff*...please.....don't leave me behind!" replied Mikasa while between sobs. Asriel couldn't continue to watch her like this so he hugged her and assured her that he would never leave her and would never hate her. He continued to gently pet her head and her back to calm her down. She continued to sob and apologize about how she was too clingy and that she would fix herself so that he doesn't hate her.

" Mikasa.....Mikasa!" shouted Asriel as she was continuing her rant. She came to a stop when she heard his voice and lowered her head thinking he really was angry at her.

" Mikasa, I would never ever hate you, in fact, I love you, Mikasa, I've always had, words can't describe how much I love you and I love you being clingy to me as well, it makes me feel very happy. I could feel your love and care towards me through your clinginess so it was a very pleasant feeling." said Asriel while looking straight into her eyes with a warm smile.

" Eh....." replied Mikasa, she couldn't believe what she was hearing.

" Let my actions show you then." said Asriel and kissed her on the mouth. It wasn't a lustful kiss or a french kiss, it was a kiss filled with love and affection and she could feel it. She felt like she was melting right now and was extremely happy. She misunderstood him and concluded things on her own, when she realized this it made her blush in embarrassment but for now, she didn't care about being embarrassed. She closed her eyes and hugged him while she returned his affectionate kiss. Shortly after, they separated and Mikasa said " I love you too Eru, so...so.....so much." and nuzzled into his neck. Asriel smiled at this and softly petted her head. He was extremely happy now that they are finally an official couple.

" Mikasa.....I love you." said Asriel while lifting her face up and gave her another kiss.

" Nnn....Eru~" replied Mikasa who was apparently melting from all the sweetness, warmth and happiness she was feeling in her heart. They stayed huddled together for a while until they reluctantly had to go back to their barracks because of the curfew. They slowly walked back holding each other's hand except Mikasa was literally leaning against him with her whole body. When she heard that he liked her being clingy she didn't hesitate anymore, she just love being in his warmth.