My Take On Some Modern AU Pre-relationship Headcanons With The AOT Boys

My take on some modern AU pre-relationship headcanons with the AOT boys

Contents: Levi Ackerman, Eren Yaeger, Armin Arlert, Reiner Braun, and Erwin Smith

Warnings: Some cussing

Notes: This is based off of the college AU I've been seeing. I wrote this for comfort as I found out two days ago that I finally caught covid. I might add Zeke later. Art below is from the 'No Regrets' manga

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Levi Ackerman

IM SUCH A SIMP FOR HIM lets go

Levi would be the student who you rarely see outside of class

It'd be really hard to get his attention, really

He's so focused on his studies that he doesn't have time to be with friends, or really do anything outside of work, cleaning, and studying

I feel like the only way you'd catch his attention is if you were late and needed some notes

He'd reluctantly let you see his, wordlessly

After you mutter a small "thank you" and turn his notes back to him, he'd finally glance over you

He'd look for a little bit before muttering a small "yeah..." and look away

Look, you're gonna have to be the one to make the moves <3

Catch up to him after class and be like "Hey! Thanks again for letting me copy your notes. I was wondering if you'd like to study together?"

Being the loner he is, he's gonna shoot you down :(

But that's alright! "Can I buy you a coffee instead? Something to eat? Let me pay you back!"

After thinking it over, Levi would reluctantly agree

After getting him his mocha frappe from Starbucks (yeah he's like that shh) you'd finally give him your name

"Oh, I just realized, you probably don't even know my name. I'm (Y/n) (L/n) by the way" :)

"...name's Levi Ackerman." He'd respond in monotone, taking the coffee from you

Before he could leave, you'd give him your number and tell him to call you later before heading off to your next class

After mulling it over in his head, and Hange finding out what'd happened and bugged him about it, he would call you later and begrudgingly invite you over to study

Of course you'd say yes <3

Eren Yaeger

We all know Eren is the popular frat boy

0 studying

0 note taking

I really don't like portraying him as some chad himbo with anger issues, but it's the only thing that makes sense

How he even got into university? Who knows

He gets Armin to help him with homework tho. He's at least nice to him

You'd think with his anger issues that he'd be a bully. In high school he definitely was. But in college? I feel like there was something in him that switched and suddenly he bullies the bullies

College Eren is much nicer overall than High School Eren, I think we can all agree

College Eren is much more ready to admit that he's not ready to be in a relationship with people and instead stays as friends or friends with benefits

Although, that doesn't mean that he doesn't get into relationships. it's just less often than it was in high school.

When he meets you, it's at a party. You were talking to Jean, his old high school rival, when he walked over to mess with his fratmate and introduce himself to you

"(Y/n), don't bother with him," Says Jean, glaring at Eren

"Oh so your name's (Y/n)? I'm Eren Yaeger"

"Oh yeah, the popular frat guy everyone talks about" You'd say

"Oh so you've heard of me?" Eren leans in, batting his eyes in a joking manner

He'll make you laugh, no matter your humor

Obviously would give you his number and offer to get you a drink. Whether or not you allow him to get you one is up to you

After the party, if you text him, he'll start messaging you back

Usually about nonsense. Getting to know each other, each others pasts, whatever

People obviously talk shit about him, but when they know you've become somewhat friendly towards him? OH, all eyes are on you

You'll hear a new rumor every week about him, and it gets to the point where you bring it up to him

If it gets so out of hand, he'll open up about how he was in high school. He doesn't like looking back on it.

It allows him to be vulnerable to you (he hates feeling vulnerable) and allows you both to get closer

(Y'all should I make a part two to this...?)

Armin Arlert

Lol my friend is an Armin simp. She's gonna love this one.

Armin 100% studies. He's more intense than Levi is about it

Always studying. Even when sick

Mikasa is the one dragging him to parties and outings to get his head out of the books

Armin likes getting out and being with friends and such, but he's at college to learn, not to party

So, when you capture his eye at a party, he doesn't really think much of it

Until he sees you again in class

He'll introduce himself then ask about the party he saw you at

You'll introduce yourself and begin talking

You'll exchange numbers, and to Mikasa's surprise, you manage to help him get out more

Whenever Armin has tension headaches from studying, he'll call you up and ask you to come over

You'll study together, or you'll bring him some food and medicine, make sure he takes care of his body, especially around midterms or finals

Poor boy gets those tension headaches all the time

One time while trying to feel better, Armin fell asleep in your lap

Mikasa walked in and immediately walked back out

Not before taking a picture to tease Armin with later

When he woke up, he'd be so flustered that he fell asleep on you in the first place, he wouldn't be able to form a complete sentence if he tried

If you're over when Eren comes to visit, Eren is gonna tease the fuck out of the two of you

To the point where Armin probably kicks him out, he's so embarrassed

Apologizing on Eren's behalf and being a flustered lil baby, you'll have to be the one to calm him down

You didn't hear this from me, but the only way to stop him from rambling is by grabbing his face and kissing him ;)

Reiner Braun

I AM ALSO SUCH A SIMP FOR THIS MAN HOLY SHIT i mean, not as much as i simp for Levi but STILL

Such an athletic junkie

He's into so many sports, its insane how he even has time to have any kind of relationship or party or even classes

But, he somehow makes time for all of it

He's a very outgoing and sweet guy

He's a mountain of a man though, so he's kind of intimidating

He'd notice you probably in class talking to either Annie or Bertholdt, so he'd come up and say hi to his friend and introduce himself to you

"Hey! Sorry to interrupt, but I needed to talk to Bertholdt about something- uh- I'm Reiner Braun by the way."

"You're good. I'm (Y/n) (L/n)."

He'd 100% get your number from Bertholdt or Annie, and would immediately start texting you

Yeah he seems intimidating, but it's only because of how bulky he is. In reality, he's such a sweetheart

I may be projecting here, but how could you not fall in love with this man??

He doesn't even need to be with you to hold your hand to help you across the street, scare off creeps at a party, etc.

He's naturally the big brother type - again, how could you not fall in love with this man???

He feels his chest explode with love and affection whenever he sees you in his bleachers, especially if you're front row

It's a little tradition of yours to make little waves to each other, and whenever he's off the field he'll come up and talk to you for a little bit

That's how he found out he had feelings for you <3

Erwin Smith

OOOOOOO ANOTHER ONE I SIMP FOR <3

Okay. I know they're all supposed to be students or whatever but THINK OF ERWIN AS YOUR PROFESSOR I-

No. no. I need to stick to students...

Okay. Erwin as a student is like a mixture of Levi and Armin

Erwin (WITH HIS THICC THIGHS MMMMM) doesn't exactly have time for friends and outings, but he has a select few who followed him from high school. Levi, Miche, and Hange to name a few

You will almost never find him at a party unless it's right after midterms or at the beginning of the semester when there's a lighter workload

He wont even get tipsy, he'll have maybe one or two drinks while talking to some people then leave

He first noticed you most likely when Hange posted about you on social media. You were in their science class and y'all had done some chaotic shit

You were looking through the likes on the post (just cause you were bored) and saw Erwin's profile

You'd seen him around but never knew his name

So, you hit up Hange and asked how they knew this guy

Next thing you knew, you were meeting Hange, Levi, Miche and Erwin for lunch at a local cafe

Levi was a mutual friend of yours and Hange's, but this was your first time meeting Miche and Erwin

Erwin was the last one to show up, but damn if he didn't capture your attention

Those striking blue eyes and the neatly combed blonde hair, the tall and absolutely fucking ripped stature...mmmmm

Erwin sat across from you, introducing himself and commenting about the post he'd seen of you and Hange

The five of you talked about College and exams and whatnot, before Hange came up with the idea of a groupchat, nudging you as they did so

Levi was the only one a little reluctant but it was made anyway

Soon enough, you'd messaged Erwin privately to ask about a certain topic of study, and eventually it flowed into natural conversation <3

:0 Your hcs for ling give me life! There's basically nothing out there for him.

Could I request ling yao x reader where the reader has insomnia but is able to sleep easily around Ling. (Bonus if you add in reader being a sleep hugger lol)

OMG OMG YES YES YES I RELATE SO MUCH <33 INSOMNIA GANG RISE UP and awww thank you, anon!!!!

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Content: Gender neutral reader, since anon never specified. Although I refer to reader in the second person anyway, so y'all good :3

Warnings: Uhhh nothing

Notes: Forgive me for all the off-track domestic rambles I went on, I just got back from a long weekend at my boyfriend's place and him and his family are giving me all the love I missed out on as a kid. I love all of them and would do anything to protect them <3

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MMMM insomniacs rise up (me, lol)

Ling from the very beginning of your relationship (and even before tbh) that you'd be up all hours of the night for days on end sometimes

He did worry, but the only response you'd give him was "insomnia"

This man doesn't know boundaries, so he's gonna pry into why you have insomnia

If you tell him its some like, psychological or trauma-induced reason, he wont go further unless you tell him or invite him to ask questions

However, if it's genetic, there's really not much else he can pry about lol

Ling has a bad habit of getting you little plushies and piling them up on your bed, making you send pictures of the plushie collection he's gotten you so he can gush over how cute they are

The first time he comes over, the man bursts into your bedroom (ofc) and with his arms open, yells, "Plush-babies! Daddy's home!"

Speaking of the first time he came over, that was actually the best sleep you had ever gotten

You both were watching a movie, Ling had passed out an hour ago and you were left to your own devices as you laid on his chest

Eventually, your eyelids became heavy and you were knocked out for wayyy more hours than you usually are

You woke up to Ling moving around and the smell of (lunch food) cooking in the air

Ling snickered and kissed you on the cheek. "You slept like a little baby. You even drooled on me a little, see?"

And of course, the darker patch on his shirt was prevalent. You blushed in embarassment "Ling, I- I'm so sorry, I-"

"No, no hun! That just means you slept real good last night."

Ling then spent many, many nights at your house after that

Ling loves coming over after work, showering, then either you or him making dinner, then settling down to bed, having light pillow talk then falling asleep

Ling's never had trouble sleeping; we all know he's the classic "bottomless pit" anime character, and those characters always sleep soundly (and snore loudly) so he'll always fall asleep before you

Your little plush babies will be pushed against the wall, Ling's back or side to them, you either pressed into his chest or his side with his arm over you no matter what

The more you sleep with him (SFW UNDERTONES-) the more sleep habits you develop

One that Ling notices the most, is waking up to you clinging to him for dear life

He's usually awake before you, so he snaps a couple pictures of you sleeping on him, or next to him, while making a funny face if he is in the shot

He'll even tease you about it at the worst times

"I'm gonna get a drink," Ling stands from Ed's couch, then crouches in front of (Y/n). "Come on."

"...Ling, what are you doing?"

"I just figured you'd wanna cling to me? You seem tired."

"Ling-" You blush.

"What?" He grins innocently. "You seem to want to cling to me when we sleep together, so I just figured-"

"LING!"

Ling totally sends those pictures of you to Lan Fan btw (THEY'RE BESTIES OKAY)

Lan Fan knows every bit of your relationship (except for like, the more intimate parts if you know what I mean) and whenever he comes home from your place, she's already got the snacks propped up and goes "Well???" and they squeal as he gushes about you it's so cute lol <3

Ling once woke from a nightmare, in which he relived Fu dying once more, and he could feel your arms tighten even more around him as he jolted awake

He looked down, thinking you were awake, but was grateful that he found you sound asleep against him

He put his hand in your hair and kissed your forehead before snuggling further into your grip and falling asleep once more

Even his parents love you

When he brought you to his home and introduced you to his father, mother, and 49 other step-mothers and all of their children, you figured all the noise would keep you awake all night

Normally, this was usual for you, but you were once again with Ling

When his father walked into your guest bedroom, he was surprised to see Ling next to you, three of your favorite plushies around you two as you sleep soundly in Ling's side. Ling looked up, motioned for his father to keep quiet, and waved hello

Let's say, even the King of Xing thought your tight grip on his son was cute

Fma anon here! I'm so glad to hear that then!! Wish you luck and happiness on the next stage of your life❤️❤️ also, don't worry, I don't mind people getting personal — I think it's very cool that you can feel comfortable enough to say what you want to say!! Also, about the scenarios, is it the ones with the jealous reader? I'm pretty excited to see it hehe (つ✧ω✧)つ I'm not sure what your inbox looks like but I'll always (and always have) open my asks by "fma anon", so that it doesn't get mixed up ^^ hope that's ok!

That's perfectly fine!! And yeah, it was the jealousy scenarios!

Thank you for saying who you are first, there are so many anons in my inbox lol I'm gonna need to come up with names with returning people

Thank you for wishing me luck, and I wish you luck on whatever is happening in your life!! My inbox is always open if you ever wanna talk <33

Uh- Edward elric x tall s/o? I'm 6'3 so...

Of course! male, female, or gn s/o? any specific plot? :3

Late night thoughts #21:

Sometimes, out of the blue, you would stare into space, brows squeezed together, thinking about the past. Most of the people in the Scout has a rough past, you too, and you only told it once to Levi when he caught you on Wall Maria after curfew. That night, there was no moon, but a sky full of stars.

Since then, Levi is sensitive to your silence. He knows the past is creeping into your head to bother you again. "Hey..." Levi touches your cheek with the back of his fingers, trying to grab your attention. You turn toward him, lips curving a sad smile.

"You're alright now," Levi cups your cheek and you lean toward his palm. His palm is warm and rough, but gentle and secure. He leans his face in and plants a soft kiss on the creases between your brow.

As he rests his forehead against yours, Levi whispers to you, "I'm here. I am here for you."

Hello again, I'm the anon who asked for the fma hcs! I'm very sorry, I forgot to mention a few things like what was asked in the masterlist! Is it possible for the hcs to be with a gender neutral reader and fluff? Sorry again and thank you 💕

No problem!! I just started working on your fic, it should be up soon! Thank you, fma anon! <33