Kind of sad, I guess

It was one of the rare days the trainees of the 104th had a day off, so Mikasa wasn't that surprised when she didn't see Eren or Armin in the mess hall that morning. What did surprise her was the fact that there weren't any guys at all. They had been training long enough so that their sleeping schedule had adjusted itself to the training. Being unable to stay up late because you're too tired, and waking early due to habit.

On the days off there always were some who slept longer, but the majority still got up like usual. She saw the other girls look around in confusion as well. Feeling unsettled by their absence, Mikasa sat down next to Sasha. She was halfway through her breakfast when the door opened and boys started coming in, wearing their uniform. Armin and Eren sat down across from her.

"What happened?" Mikasa asked.

"Well, Shadis happened to enter our dorm this morning." Armin started. "Someone had taken everyone's blanket's off during the night and placed them in front of the door. And since no one seemed to know who did it, we now all have training as punishment."

"What? Why don't they just confess, that way the rest can still enjoy the day off." Mikasa said.

"Honestly I have no clue who did it. It's summer so I guess it's normal no one noticed their blankets being taken. Connie said he didn't do it." Mikasa frowned. "But you still have the day off, it's just the guys." Armin added, trying to lift the mood.

An hour later, the boys were running laps, a majority of the girls watching them. Mikasa didn't feel like joining them. She doubted Eren would get himself in trouble when he was already being punished. She leaned against a building, pondering on how she could spend her day. Sasha ran up to her.

"Hey, Mikasa! Do you want to help me sneak into the kitchen?"

Mikasa raised her eyebrows at the girl's beaming face. "I'm not that eager to join the boys today. You're gonna have to do it on your own."

Sasha pouted, walking towards Annie. Mikasa watched as the blonde turned her down even faster, and headed for the forest afterwards. Sasha continued looking for accomplices, while Ymir dragged Krista to the dormitory.

She sighed. Now that she finally had some time truly by herself, she had no clue how to spend it. She glanced at the forest Annie disappeared into. She was always by herself. Perhaps they could pass some time together. She pushed herself away from the wall, hoping to track the blonde down.

She found her sitting on a rock at the edge of a clearing. Countless flowers waved in the wind. Mikasa had seen it before, but only during 3dmg training. The rock Annie sat on was rather big, leaving enough place for Mikasa to sit next to her. But unless the blonde moved, their arms would touch.

Annie wore her hood, but Mikasa was sure she knew she was there, because she turned her head a little. Mikasa sat down, but to her surprise Annie didn't move. She couldn't see the blonde's face, as what little bit wasn't covered by her hood, was hidden by her bangs.

For a long time they watched the bees buzz about in silence. Mikasa noticed Annie leaning onto her, shaking lightly. At first she thought she was cold, with the way she sat hunched over, hands in her hoodie pocket. But then she noticed a drop falling onto the girl's lap. She was crying.

Without thinking about it, she moved her arm, draping it over Annie's shoulders. The blonde visibly froze at the action. Mikasa stroked her arm with her thumb, and soon she found Annie leaning into the touch.

Annie grabbed onto her shirt as tears soaked into it, her sobs as silent as before.