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❝︎ EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN COMFORT ITEM . ❞︎

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Maybe it was a mistake to take Bertholdt, Reiner, Erwin, Jean and Marco to the mall, because they were clinging onto Y/n like he was their parent. Neither of the boys wanted to go in the shops because everything was so new and updated compared to what their used to.

Bertholdt and Marco were like the clingy children's that held onto Y/n's arms for safety, Jean and Reiner clung onto their respective best friends in fear of losing their way around and their friend, and Erwin was sort of blank faced about the whole situation. Children, actually children to Y/n.

Y/n sighed, "Do... Do any of you want to go in any of the shops?" He asks.

Jean and Marco were quick to shake their heads while the others were sort of blank, unknowing of what to do.

Y/n deadpanned, "Fine. Then I'll choose for you." And he started to walk to a near by store that he thought would suit everyone best.

Bertholdt and Marco panicked a bit at the sudden movement and were quick to stay by Y/n's side. Erwin followed behind Y/n watching the four candidates attached themselves to Y/n, he couldn't help but smile a bit.

"There, go, choose whatever you want," Y/n said, a bit strictly, as he pushed the four in front of him, "If you need help come and get me, and once you choose an outfit let me see so I can help you on your fashion senses, at least."

The four boys hesitatnted for a second but nodded nonetheless. They dispersed into duos around the store, that was surprisingly not that crowded.

Y/n sighed and rubbed his neck, maybe he should've brought the girls to help the boys out a bit on fashion and shopping. He turned to Erwin who was looking at some dress shirts that looked a bit plain but nice.

"I guess that just leaves me with you Erwin," Y/n said as he put a hand on the blondes' shoulder, "Here, I'll help you around the place to find some of the best looking clothes I think fill suit you."

Erwin turned to look at Y/n and gave a soft smile, "That would be nice, thank you, Mr. Y/n. I truly can't express in words how thankful I am to you that you took in and care for all 15 of us."

Y/n only shook his head with a small laugh, "Just call me Y/n, I'm not one for formalities. And, I really don't mind you all staying with me. Although, I am going back to work soon so I can only hope that you all don't burn the house down."

Erwin chuckled, "I assure you I'll make sure that doesn't happened."

Y/n patted Erwin's shoulder, "I'm counting on you for that. Oh, look over here Erwin what do you think of these?"

"I think they are very nice."

"Want to try them on?"

"Maybe a little less of style?"

"Alright how about these?"

"Perfect."

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❝︎ ALWAYS HAVE A SMILE, AFTER ALL, YOU ARE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT ONE . ❞︎

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Y/n was currently outside of a different shop as the group was shopping inside. After one or two stores the group had gotten used to the whole shopping aspect and was now currently having their own fun with it, knowing how to try on clothes and was is fashionable or not. Y/n was glad that the group learned easily.

"Um... Y/n...?" A timid voice spoke out.

Y/n glanced from the side of his eyes as he softly continued to talk on the phone about his job. Bertholdt was the one who called out to Y/n as he played with his fingers a bit nervously.

"Yes... Okay... Thank you, goodbye," Y/n said, ending the phone call and turned to Bertholdt to give him his full attention, "Yes, Bertholdt? Is there something you need? Do you need help?"

Bertholdt hesitated to talk so he just looked to the side nervously. Y/n was patient and let Bertholdt talk on his own. Soon Bertholdt pointed at a shop nearby, more specifically a toy shop that sold stuffed animals.

Y/n raised a brow, "You want a stuffed animal, Bertholdt?"

Bertholdt nodded a short and quick nod.

Y/n blinked for a second before letting out a soft chuckle, "Of course, I'll tell Erwin to watch over the others while we go in the toys shop, okay?"

Bertholdt's eyes slightly shined at this. He quickly nodded as Y/n walked in the store to find Erwin as he waited outside. Y/n was so understanding to Bertholdt it kinda amazed him. Bertholdt wasn't one to spark up a conversation right away, always getting nervous when he does, and Y/n takes that into consideration.

Bertholdt can't help but admire Y/n as he was takes care of whatever problem he or the others had. Now that he thought about it, no one in his world never really treated him like that. It kinda makes Bertholdt sad about his world, he doesn't really want to leave this one if it means that he could stay with Y/n for the rest of his life.

"Let's go Bertholdt," Y/n's voice said as it snapped Bertholdt out of his head.

Bertholdt was quick to nod, "Y-yes," He stuttered a bit and followed Y/n to the store that he wanted to go to.

The store was lit with pastel colors, colors that caught little children's eyes and would pull their parent towards the store. But for Y/n's situation, it's to babysit a grown teen in a toys store, and honestly, it was rather calming to him.

Y/n watched as Bertholdt went from one shelf to another to look at all the different plushies. Bertholdt looked so happy Y/n couldn't help but have his own small smile on his face.

A small tug on Y/n's sleeve caught his attention. When he looked down he noticed that a small child, no more than 7, had tugged him to get his attention. The child had small tears in their eyes as they looked scared and tired.

"S-sir?" The child stuttered out.

"Oh... Uh... Hey kid," Y/n said as the crouched down, "Are you alright? Where are your parents?"

The child bit on their thumb out of nervousness, "I-I don't k-know..."

Y/n softly petted the child's head, "Is she in the store?"

The child nodded still having tears in their eyes.

Y/n sighed and picked up the kid. The child's eyes slightly shined at the feeling of being higher up than their short vision. Y/n looked around the store, using his height to look over the racks and stuffed animals to see which parent was missing their kid.

Y/n soon noticed a panicked looking male, in his early 40s looking around the place. It was clear that the male was trying not to panic too much while looking all over on the ground to find the child he had lost on accident.

Y/n walked over to the brown haired male, "Um excuse me sir? Is everything alright?" He asked, the child still in his arms.

The male looked up and had the most relieved look on his face as his eyes landed on his child, "Oh, thank goodness! Thank you so much for finding them!" He said as he took the child out of Y/n's arms.

The child giggled, no tears in sight as they snuggled to their dad's neck, "Papa!" They cheered.

"Yes, yes, papa's here. Papa's sorry for losing you," The male said, kissing his child on the head before turning to Y/n, "Thank you so much sir, I don't know what I would've done if I lost them for any longer."

Y/n waved his hand as he had a soft smile, "No worries sir. They were really brave this whole time."

The father sighed in relief, as he bowed slightly, "Thank you once again, sir."

Y/n could only nod this time as he watched the father and child walk out of the store as the father had a bag in his other hand. Y/n's smile slightly dimmed as he slightly remembers his own father.

"No! You don't deserve this! You messed up your piano recidal!!"

"B-but I only messed u-up one k-key?"

"That doesn't matter, you still messed up!!"

"Y/n?" Bertholdt asks, snapping Y/n out of his memories.

Y/n turned around and saw Bertholdt standing with a duck plushy in his hand, "Ah, Bertholdt, is that what you want?" He asks.

Bertholdt smiled and nodded to Y/n.

"Alright, let's get it payed and get back to the others okay? We still have 2 hours before we have to leave anyways."

Bertholdt was quick to be by Y/n's side with a smile, "O-Okay," he stuttered with a smile.

As Y/n was paying for the plushy that Bertholdt wanted, Bertholdt couldn't help but smile at the scene he saw earlier. Y/n was truly someone with a kind heart, and the way that Y/n handled the situation was amazing to Bertholdt.

"Hey, Bertholdt, do you think the others would want some plushies too?" Y/n asks.

Bertholdt thought about it for a second before nodding, "I think... I think they would appreciate it."

Y/n nodded and turned to the cashier, "I would like to get the premium plushy package too please."

"The premium package is $1,000, plus with the limited addition duck plushy, your total will come to $1,050.59. Sir, are you sure you want this?"

"Yes please."

Bertholdt couldn't help but gaze at Y/n in amazement. Yeah, Y/n truly was a kind soul, and he wanted to protect Y/n with all he had, weather or not he had his titan powers.

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❝︎ DOING THE RIGHT THING DOESN'T ALWAYS SACRIFICE STUFF, BUT DOING THE WRONG THING ALWAYS WILL . ❞︎

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