So proud of this title tbh

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   You were so grateful for your boyfriend in this world. Relationships weren't exactly something many people had these days. Especially if you were in the Survey Corps. But you and Armin didn't care. You had each other's backs, and worked great together. There was nothing that could hurt either of you as long as you were together. Well, almost nothing.

   Don't get me wrong. Killing titans to help save humanity was a great feeling, but killing titans came with a price. Images that couldn't be erased from the mind. 

   You and Armin were in the barracks with the rest of your squad, trying to get some sleep before the next mission. You were curled up on your side, your back to Armin, while he had his arm wrapped around your waist. He was quietly whispering sweet nothings into your ear, trying to help you sleep. You didn't sleep well at night usually, but figured it was worth trying for Armin.

   Your eyes started drooping, and fighting sleep was getting harder. "(Y/N) go to sleep love. I'll still be here." That's all it took for you to fall into a deep sleep.

   Meanwhile, Armin sat up a little while you slept, pulling out the gift he was making you. It was a dream catcher. He had made it completely from scratch, with only a little help from Eren. He hoped you would like it, but more importantly, hoped it helped you sleep. Tonight was the last night he needed to work on it before it would be finished. He got comfortable, and started to work.

~Time skip~

   After about an hour passed, Armin was finally done. He laid down and smiled, thinking about giving it to you tomorrow. He closed his eyes, but before he could fall asleep, he felt you starting to move from beside him. He pulled you close and kissed your forehead. "(Y/N), wake up love." He said, rocking you. Your hands gripped the front of his shirt tightly, your eyes squeezed shut.

   "Armin..." you whimpered tears falling down your cheeks. He sat you up with him, and kissed you on the lips this time. 

   "(Y/N)." 

   You jumped awake and looked around at your surroundings quickly, looking for the titan that invaded yours dreams. You felt Armin holding you and hid your face in his shirt, trying to keep your crying quiet. Last thing you needed was the other squad members waking up.

   "Same as last time I presume?" Armin asked softly, holding you close. You nodded, wiping your eyes. 

   "I'm sorry Armin. I just don't want to lose you. Especially to a titan." you whispered, hugging him.

   "I have something that may help you." he said softly, pulling away some. He reached behind him, under his uniform and pulled out the dream catcher. "These helped me before the war, and I thought maybe it would help you with the bad dreams you have." He hands it to you, and smiles gently.

   Once it's in your hands, you face breaks into a huge grin. You hug him tightly and kiss his cheek. "Thank you Armin. I love it. I think it will help as well."

   "You think you can sleep now?" He asks, laying you down with him. You nod and get comfortable next to him, laying the dream catcher beside you. 

   The dreams still come, but not nearly as bad or often as before. And it's all thanks to the awkward boy you love so much.