Today was the day. The day we all graduated. Today was the day when everyone finally went on with their lives and finally became adults. I wasn't prepared at all. I wasn't prepared to say goodbye.

I was scared to see the reactions on their faces, scared to even face them. The people who I've known for the majority of my life were going to stay together, while I went down a separate path.

I fixed my makeup and looked at myself in the mirror.

I looked good.

I smiled to myself and made my way downstairs. My parents were at the bottom, waiting for me. They both looked happy, proud of me.

This is all I've ever asked for.

All I ever asked for, was to not be a disappointment. I didn't want to be a failure in their eyes, and now I wasn't.

We made our way outside and into the car. Once we arrived at my school, I stepped out of the car. I made my way to the stadium, glancing at my parents again. Once I got into the stadium, I sat down in my spot and waited. I spotted my friends, each of them taking their seat.

This was crazy, all of us graduating. All of us were going to continue with our lives and do great things. We were all finally independent.

As the graduation began, I sat patiently. A million things were running through my mind. I had some sort of an idea of how I was going to break the news to Eren. I knew how I was going to tell the rest of my friends, though. We had all agreed to meet in the parking lot after we received our diplomas. The only one who I hadn't let know of this idea was Eren. Graduation continued, some of my friends going up to the stage and receiving their diplomas. I still had far to go before it was my turn. Eren's name was called, and so he walked onto the stage. He had a smile on his face, he looked so happy. Eren and I had both hated high school, so this was the moment we had looked forward to. I was so happy for him. Eren received his diploma and walked off the stage.

A while later I was called. I regained my calmness and walked into the stage. I received my diploma and looked over the crowd. There were some familiar faces. Some of them being my friends while others were family.

I'm sorry guys.

I walked off the stage, where Eren was waiting for me. I hadn't expected to see him right now. I was unprepared, I felt like I was going to collapse.

"What are you doing here? Go where you're supposed to."

"Since when have I ever listened? Plus, I was waiting for you."

"Well you shouldn't have."

"What's up with you? It's graduation. You're supposed to be happy."

I wasn't happy, far from it.

"Right. Sorry."

"Ok well anyway, I'm going to wait while everyone else receives their diploma. You're free to join me."

"No thanks, I'd rather just stay here."

"Whatever works best for you."

Eren walked away. I released my breath, one I hadn't even realized I was holding in.

"You still haven't told him, huh?" Said Jean.

"No I haven't and don't sneak up on me like that."

"Sorry. Y/n you know you need to tell him today, right?"

"Yeah, I know. I'm just waiting, though."

"Waiting for what?"

"I want to wait till after we leave, I'm thinking about telling him tonight. I don't want to ruin the happiness he has right now."

"You're going to ruin it anyway. But I guess right now wouldn't be an ideal time either."

"Exactly."

After everyone had received their diploma, I walked out to the parking lot to meet my friends. We all hugged each other.

"Wow this is crazy. All of us graduating."

"Yeah, I know it's actually kind of scary." Said Mikasa.

"So what do you guys plan to do after this? Like college and stuff?" Asked Armin

You just had to ask huh?

I think this was the one time that I had wished Armin had shut up. Jean nudged me, telling me now was the time. I took it as my opportunity to tell the group.

"Actually that's what I meant to talk about with all of you."

"Shouldn't we at least wait for Eren, though?" Asked Armin.

"He's not coming. I didn't tell him about us meeting."

"What? Why?" Asked Connie.

"Because."

"Because what? That isn't fair to him. He deserves to be here too. I mean he's right over there." Said Connie.

He was pointing to Eren, who was smiling and talking to his parents.

"No, let him be happy. He can be happy just this once. I don't want to ruin his happiness."

"What were you going to say?" Asked Mikasa.

"It's about my graduation plans."

"Okay, continue." Said Mikasa.

"See while all of you go to college together, I won't be joining you."

"What?!" Said Connie and Sasha in sync.

"Were you not accepted into the university we all applied to or something?" Asked Armin.

"No, it's not that. It was actually my decision."

"Why the hell would you choose to not go with us?!" Said Connie.

"Because, I'm going to peruse something I've always wanted to do. Ever since I was young, I've enjoyed traveling. It was the only thing that ever made me happy. I realize now that I have more things that bring me happiness, but that hasn't changed my dream. I want to travel. I want to get out and see stuff. I don't want to be stuck here. That's why I won't be joining you guys."

"Well, at least it was fun while it lasted." Said Mikasa.

"Why didn't you tell Eren we were meeting, though?" Asked Armin.

"Because he doesn't know. I'm not planning on telling him till later tonight."

"Wait. So you haven't told him yet?" Asked Mikasa.

"No. I'm waiting till tonight. I'm waiting to tell him separately, since I know it's going to hurt him the most."

I was stressing out, worrying about the possible outcomes of what was to come. Jean seemed to notice my worrying.

"Hey. It's going to be okay. We're all going to still be friends. We'll talk to you even if you're halfway across the world, that's what friend are for." Said Jean.

"Yeah you're right. Well, I should go see Eren and my family now."

"Hey. Where do you think you're going? We haven't given you a goodbye hug yet." Said Sasha.

"You're right."

We all group hugged, some of us crying during the process.

"Aww and you guys didn't even invite me?" Asked the voice behind me.

I immediately recognized it as Eren's.

"Sorry, guess we just forgot about you."

"Ouch that hurt." He put his hand over his chest pretending to be wounded.

"Well we all finally made it, we're all graduated." Said Eren.

"Yup."

"Well I should probably say my goodbyes, me and y/n have to get going. Her parents probably think she ran off with me again." Said Eren.

He gave each of them a hug before returning to me.

"What the hell was that? Did you seriously forget about me?"

"Sorry, I really did forget."

"Whatever you'll make it up to me some other time."

Yeah sure, some other time.

I told him congrats, and that I'd see him later. I walked away from Eren and made my way to my parents. Everyone was crying.

"I'm so proud of you." Spoke my mom.

This was one of the only times she's ever told me that, the only time she's been proud of me.

So I finally made you proud?

"Thanks."

My dad came up to be, hugging me. He practically squeezed the life out of me.

"Dad, I can't breathe."

"Shit, sorry." Said my dad.

"It's okay."

"You want to go to that graduation dinner now?" Asked my dad.

"Uh yeah, sure."

"Still can't believe you're going to be leaving us, though." Said my dad.

"Yeah, I know."

"My baby's all grown up, into a woman. You'll be independent." Said my mom.

"Enough talk about this, and excuse my language, depressing shit. C'mon this is the last couple of times you guys are going to see me, at least be happy. Now, let's get going to that dinner. I have plans tonight."

"Is it with that boy?" Asked my dad.

"Dad! Yes, okay. Now ignore that and let's get going."

"Whatever the leader says." Replied my dad, sarcastically.

Man has jokes huh?

I went to dinner with my family. I actually enjoyed being here. My mom wasn't being an asshole, and neither was I. We were all enjoying ourselves. My mom spoke suddenly.

"So, where do you plan going first?"

"I'm thinking about Italy or Japan. I've always wanted to go to both, for the longest time."

"That sounds good, I'd prefer to go to an island, though. It's your life though, not mine. But y/n, do you even have the money to cover for that stuff?"

"I do. I've saved up since freshman year. I'm thinking about permanently moving to Italy, and getting a job there."

"Okay, as long as you have everything covered that's all that matters."

With that the table fell silent. We all continued eating, having short conversations every now and then. I looked at my phone and realized it was eight. I needed to go meet Eren.

"Well, I have to go. I need to go see someone."

"Be safe." Said my mom.

"Use protection." Said my dad.

"Dad!"

I gave them a hug, and made my way to the place I told Eren to meet me at.
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I was scared, so scared. I could barely even manage to operate the car, without feeling like I was going to pass out. I arrived at the park, the same park where we first kissed. I purposely asked him to come here. I felt like this was the right place to explain it all, the right place to probably end things. Eren had told me that he was already at the top of the hill, meaning he already walked the trail. It took me some time, but I finally walked the trail.

"Hey."

"Took you about time. Now why'd you ask me to come all the way out here. What, are you gonna throw me off?"

"No, promise"

"So then why?"

"I wanted to talk to you."

"About?"

How am I supposed to tell him?

I didn't even know a way to bring it up. What the hell am I supposed to say? I was lost in thought, while thinking of ways to tell him.

"Love, you're zoning out. What's on your mind?"

I was pulled back to reality.

Just tell him y/n.

"It's about my graduation plans."

"Why do you need to talk about that? We're all going to college together so there's no point. Unless you're talking about like what you're going to major in or something."

"It has nothing to do with a major. It's just that I- I don't know how to tell you."

"Tell me what?"

Spit it out y/n.

"I don't plan on going to college."

"What do you mean? You're still going to be here, right?"

"No. That's why I came to talk to you."

"So you're leaving?"

"Yeah.."

"What do you plan to do?"

"Travel. I've always wanted to travel Eren. Ever since I was a kid, I've wanted to travel. It's what makes me happy. I'm so sorry that I have to leave you. I never wanted this. I love you so much, and if I could I would bring you with me. You don't realize how much you mean to me."

"Y/n?"

"Yeah?"

"Don't apologize, do what makes you happy. You could've left out those last parts though, because they're not going to happen."

"I'm confused. What are you talking about?"

"You're not leaving me. You didn't even bother to ask me if I wanted to go. A little selfish, don't you think?"

"Well I didn't ask you because I figured you'd want to go to coll-," Eren cut me off.

"You assumed I wanted to go to college, as I did you. Neither one was correct. I never wanted to go to college, in fact I never applied. I had no plans for after graduation, just figured I'd get a job and stay with you. Guess we were both wrong, huh?"

"Yeah..."

"Y/n, I'm going with you."

"No Eren, you can't do that. You can't leave everyone else behind, for me."

"I can and I will. I'll stay with you for as long as you allow me to. I'll stay with you because I love you with every fiber in my body. I have nothing here except friends and family that I can see and talk to anytime I want. It's going to sound selfish but, you're the one person who I couldn't bare not seeing. You're the one person who I'll genuinely miss. I can't let you go y/n. I'm not going to just let you leave, not without me. So what do you say? The two of us, traveling."

"Eren. You really don't have to do all that."

"I do, though. I can't see myself without you. I can't see myself happy without you. There would be nothing for me here anyway. So please, let me go with you."

"Eren. What happens if we break up or something? What happens then?"

"Then we get back together. As long as the two of us stay the way we are now we have nothing to worry about."

"I don't know what to say."

"Yeah, I don't either. I guess I could start off by saying that I'll be coming with you, and I'll gratefully spend the rest of my life with you. I'll do everything you'll ever ask me to, because I love you y/n l/n. I love you more than I've ever loved anyone, ever. So if you want to travel the world, then I go with you. I'll be by your side no matter what. I'll always be here for you and don't you ever forget that."

"Thank you."

"It's nothing, love."

Eren brushed the tears off my face with his thumb, slowly circling my cheeks. He pushed the hair behind my ears and just looked at me. I was starting to get creeped out by how long he'd had his eyes on me.

"What? Is there something on my face?"

"No there's nothing. Just admiring how beautiful you are. I don't think I could go a day without seeing your beautiful face."

"Stop. Now you're being cringe."

"How is telling the women who I love most in this world beautiful, cringe?"

"Well when you put it like that, it isn't as cringe."

"Still can't believe you were just going to leave, and you didn't even bother to ask me."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

"That's two times you owe me."

"Yeah, well, when we're in Italy, I'll make it up to you."

"So you want to go to Italy first?"

"Yeah, I think so. I think it's also the place where I permanently want to live."

"Wait. So how would you travel?"

"It's not like a can take an RV around the world. I would say just say a boat, but I can't drive a boat. So I'd probably just stay in Italy and go to other places when I feel like it."

"Sounds like a good plan."

"You know we're both going to need to get jobs, though. Right?"

"Mhm."

"You know that also means that you need to be fluent in Italian, right?"

"Who says I'm not? I can speak Italian."

"Whatever you say pretty boy."

"What about you? Are you even able to speak Italian?"

"Yeah, duh. Why would I move somewhere if I can't even speak the language?"

"I don't know. Some people do that, you know."

"Yeah, yeah. Well, I thinks it's settled. The both of us are going to go together."

"Yup. Question is, when do we leave?"

"End of this week, you're going to need to buy a ticket, though. You also need a lot of money, literally all your stuff and all your clothes. Just bring everything you possibly can."

"Yeah, I think I know. I can just imagine, though."

"Imagine what?"

"Us overlooking some city in Italy."

"Yeah, I can see that too."

"Yeah. Especially if I'm fucking the shit out of you on a balcony, while we're looking at the city."

"I'm not going to disagree with you, because I can see that too."

"First thing to mark off on my check list, what do you say?"

"God, we sound like perverts. Yeah, I'm in, though."

"First thing to do in Italy, fuck the shit out of you on a balcony. I think I can do that."

"I'm sure you can. We better get going, though."

I got up to walk away, before Eren grabbed my wrist.

"Where do you think you're going?"

"Home. Where else?"

"Stay with me, please. I want to watch the stars with you."

"Okay you big baby we'll watch the stars."

That's exactly what we did, we watched the stars. I was relieved to know that Eren was going to be joining me. I honestly couldn't see myself being happy about traveling, without him by my side. We shared a kiss, under the stars. This seemed like some ending credits to a movie or something. The entire night we watched the stars, with Eren's occasional sexual jokes.

It was crazy to think that this all started because of an anger management meeting. The same meeting I fell in love with Eren at. I was going to continue to love Eren. I'd love him till the I died. From that moment on I always had Eren by my side. I was going to continue being with the man I loved, that man was and is Eren.

I wasn't mad at the memories of the anger management meetings, or the fights I had with him. They all turned out to do some good in the long run. Everything I had been through with him, was for a reason. The reason being, to find someone who loved me and who I loved back. To find someone who made my happy, someone who made me want to live.

So thank you, Eren Jaeger. Thank you for finally making me want to live, for making me happy. I'm glad I met you at that anger management meeting. I'm glad that I met you and that you're in my life. Thank you for giving me everything I've always wanted. I never thought I'd love someone this much, but you proved me wrong. You proved me wrong in a lot of things, as a matter of fact. You showed me love I've never had, love I longed for. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.
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A/N: okay so I lied, I'm doing one more chapter. The final chapter isn't so much part of the storyline per say, but almost a bonus. The final chapter will be the next one. So for the most part, this is the ending. I really hope