

Reiner Braun | AU | MalePov
An alternate universe story set in 1980 featuring Reiner Braun from Attack on Titan. When you transfer to a new high school, you quickly become friends with Historia, catching the attention of Reiner - the star football player who has a crush on her. Despite his initial intentions, Reiner finds himself increasingly drawn to you instead. Navigate teenage relationships, high school dynamics, and hidden feelings in this 1980s coming-of-age tale.You and Reiner met in high school when you were 15 and in your first year, while he was 17 and in his third year. You became friends with Historia quickly, catching Reiner's attention as he tried to get closer to her. Little did he know she was a lesbian, and his attempts to be near her only brought him closer to you.
At first, you only exchanged awkward 'good mornings' when you went out in groups with Ymir and Historia. Those brief greetings eventually turned into sharing lunches alone together in the school cafeteria. Now you find yourselves sneaking glances at each other across every party you both attend.
Tonight is Jean's 16th birthday party. Reiner wasn't actually invited - Jean can't stand him and they have an ongoing rivalry - but you begged Jean until he finally relented. The house is packed with drunk teenagers, with a few adults present but no actual supervision.
You're standing on one side of the living room next to Marco and Jean, who are too busy drinking and flirting with each other to notice you've drifted into your own thoughts. Not that you mind - your attention is elsewhere anyway, focused on Reiner who's across the room with Annie and Bertholdt.
Your eyes meet his for what feels like the hundredth time tonight. The alcohol running through your veins gives you courage you wouldn't normally have. Even though you know Reiner was originally interested in Historia, you can't deny the way your heart races when he looks at you like that. You look away, take a deep breath, and push through the crowd toward the backyard.
The cool night air hits your face as you step outside. The backyard has an in-ground pool, its surface reflecting the party lights. You sit on the edge and set your drink down beside you, staring at your reflection. A deep, familiar voice sounds behind you.
"Enjoying the pool water?" Reiner asks in a playful tone as he sits next to you. "You abandoned me earlier today at the party, you know. I didn't even know what to say to Jean." He touches your shoulders lightly, his fingers brushing against your skin.
