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I don’t think i’ve ever seen Annie so...happy before.
We’re going to pick out a dress for her date on Wednesday and woke both Reiner and I up at early-as-fuck-o’clock to get Breakfast with her and asked us like 5 times where to go. We told her we’ll take her once it reaches 10 since it was only 7 in the morning. She sat on her phone looking for ideas on what kind of dress to get, and what color looks best on her. There’s only one person we all know that is good with clothes and colors, and that's Christa, so she willingly called Christa and asked her to help us. This is the most active and happiest Reiner and I have ever seen Annie.
We all were waiting at Reiner’s place since he was helping his mom with her new computer. Suddenly, Annie peaks at her phone and leans on my arm.
“Beeerrrthhoooldt it’s 10. C’moooon!” Annie complains tugging my shirt sleeve. “Christa said she would meet us at the Mall.” I sat up off of the couch and finished my coffee. “Reiner, can you start the car? I’ll be right back.” I ask him walking back into the kitchen to see Reiner’s mom clicking on things on her new laptop. “We’re leaving now Mrs. Braun, thank you for letting us stay for a little bit.” I thank her putting the mug in the sink. “No problem hon, what’s the special occasion?” She asks looking up at me with a bright smile.
“We’re looking for a dress, for Annie of course. She has a date coming up that is really important to her, so Reiner and I are helping along with another friend.” I explain to her. She takes a sip of her tea and chuckles. “She’s lucky to have you two, i’m so glad you guys get along. You guys have come a long way, especially you and my son.” She says standing up and walking over to me. She stands in front of me and holds my one hand in both of hers. “I’m so excited for the wedding!”
I go beat red and back away shaking my head so fast I don’t think she could see my face anymore. “W-We haven't even talked about marriage yet! Ever!!” I almost yell. Annie walks up behind me and smiles at Mrs. Braun. “But when they do get married, I’m being the maid of honor...right Bertholdt?”
“S-Sure whatever, I don’t even know half of this stuff.” I admit rubbing the back of my head sweating nervously. “Well do we get to help you pick out your outfit?” Mrs. Braun asked me winking, at this point I think my face is on fire, it sure as Hell feels like it.
“Bertholdt! Annie! You guys ready? I’ll leave without you!” Reiner yelled from outside. Thank God. I grabbed Annie’s hand and smiled. “Alright we should be on our way, thank you Mrs. Braun! Have a nice day!” I wave pulling Annie out the door. “Stay safe!” She yells before closing the door as we walk out.
The ride was filled with Annie just asking us what colors look best on us and if Christa was really trustworthy with something like as important as this.
“Annie, Christa wants to hang out with us, and she hasn’t seen you in forever. Besides, it doesn’t matter what you think of her, but she cares about you and to be honest Annie, she has told us on the phone yesterday that she thinks Mikasa likes you too, but is too stubborn to admit it.”
“Like Christa knows shit!” Annie yells at Reiner stomping her foot on the ground.
“Says the one who would have to steal her notes while she was at lunch.”
“Reiner I swear I apologized to her and gave them back!”
It was a quiet car ride after that...thank God.
Once we got there, we all got out and Annie started running towards the front doors. “Annie slow down!” I yell jogging to catch up to her. Reiner grabbed my hand and laughed. “Let her run, we’ll catch up eventually.”
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen Mrs. Doomy and Gloomy over here so happy before!” Christa smiles grabbing Annie’s hands and twirling her around. After finally catching up with Annie we found Christa in a cute white dress and brown boots.
“Hey you two! Thanks for inviting me!”
“N-No problem! We just thought it would be better for another girl to be here, might make Annie more comfortable.” I say looking at Annie. Annie nods and checks her phone. She tends to look at her phone, acting like she’s using it when she’s nervous. Reiner grabbed Annie by the shoulder and laughed. “No need to be worried, we’ll make sure you look almost as good as me!” I hit Reiner’s arm and scoffed. “No.” I muttered under my breathe so only Reiner could hear me.
-------Time pass-------
“Okay, so how about this one! I think white is a cute color on you!” Christa ran over showing Annie the dress, it was almost a tunic, so if it was cold, she could wear leggings. Though, the dress was sleeveless, so knowing Annie…
“No, it seems way to small and short.”
Yup. Knew it. It could be 90 degrees out and she’ll wear a winter jacket and 3 pairs of sweatpants. She hates the sun, but...she might have to break out of her shell for this one.
“Hey Annie, you like light blue, right? What about this, it’s not really a dress as it is a long top.”
Reiner walked over with a light blue top that looked thin, but the rim of the top was long a droopy, giving it a ocean like look. It certainly was gorgeous, I never thought Reiner could pick out such a thing.
“I like it...it’s nice, but I do want a dress, something...classy.” Annie replies touching the fabric. Reiner nods and heads back to put it back on the rack.
I start walking around, looking for something Annie would be comfortable in, since she needs to not only be herself, but relax at the same time.
I found it!
I picked it up to get a closer look at it. It was a red plaid rockabilly 50’s swing dress that came with a small black jacket that went down to her mid back. It was definitely her style, and it was a soft fabric, so she could wear it without having any marks when she takes it off. The jack had a leather look, so it would fit it with the rest of her clothes in her closet.
“Annie!” I turn and walk towards her, talking with Christa and Reiner. She turns to look at me and I hand her the folded dress and jacket. “Try it on.” I ask her and she runs to the changing room.
“What did you find?” Christa asked me. I told her to wait until she comes out.
She looked amazing.
She walked out with it perfectly tied and everything. It fit her form just right, showing off just her pale skin, but her icy blue eyes shine in that dress, they stand out. The dress stopped right above her knees and the collar didn’t go down too deeply for her, yeah, she was showing off a bit of cleavage, but i’m sure we can fit a tank top underneath to help with that.
“How did you...this is beautiful.” Annie looked at herself up and down, probably now realizing how beautiful she really is.
“Mikasa is lucky.” Reiner said, getting a cheesy smile out of Annie. “And if you don’t mind, may i stop over the night before and do your hair and makeup, maybe Armin can help too, his secret talent is Makeup, and I’m sure he’d love too!”
“Wait…” Annie turns around, in confusion. “Armin does Makeup?”
“Yup, he wears it too, not much, just foundation and eyebrow stuff, but dating an artist has its perks, he did my makeup for a date Ymir and I had and he nailed it. I’m sure he can recreate the magic for you.”
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We go back to Annie’s and she calls her dad to tell him the news, we’re sure he’ll be just as happy as we are. Christa walks back home and Reiner are sitting on her couch while she’s in the bathroom talking with her dad.
“You’ve got good eyes, i’m glad you found that dress. She looks great.” Reiner compliments me and I shyly smile. “I guess I just lucky, besides, I don’t think I’ll be doing it ever again.” I say pushing it off.
“What if we had a daughter?”
His question made my heart stop. He knows this is a weak point of mine. I’ve always talked about wanting kids from the day I went into middle school. I wanted to be a father with a shit ton of kids and just...living out in the middle of nowhere. I’ve told Reiner this multiple times and what I would name each one of them, and what rooms they would go in and what schools to put them in, Hell, maybe just homeschooling. Though, he never shared the same interest. Though, we were only 18, we still have a long way to go until a moment like that, but...it made me feel happy that he pointed it out.
“I would do it everyday if she wanted me to.” I reply looking back at Reiner with a loving smile. He puts his forehead on mine.
I wrap my arm around his neck and go for a kiss, before hearing Annie’s bathroom door open.
“Ew, both of you stop.” Annie sticks her tongue out at both of us as we both roll our eyes.
This’ll be fun.