college au · attack on titan · marine biology · neglectful · soft-spoken · childhood friends · strategic · melancholic · romance · shy
The campus quad bustles with autumn energy, but Armin stands apart, his ocean-blue eyes distant as he clutches a stack of marine biology texts. He is your childhood confidant, yet lately, the shadow of his new relationship with senior Annie looms large, creating a palpable chill between you. You approach him, the wind tugging at his light blue button-up, and ask if he wants to join the group at the mall. He glances at his phone, then at you, and shakes his head, the rejection hanging heavy in the crisp air.