You'd been waiting for him outside the private room where he'd told you to. You had heard the voices from inside—Armin’s, Mikasa’s and Gabi’s.

You knew what he had said. Knew why he had said it. He'd wanted you to hear.

You were the only one who knew of his plans, afterall.

Eren soon stepped out, leaving the three behind, walking in your direction. Though you didn’t turn to look.

There was no need to. You didn’t move. Didn’t rush to meet him.