After training that afternoon when Eren returned to his drab little basement room, a single white flower rested upon the top of his bed. It was demure and hardy, a stark white and soft to the touch. A hand-scrawled note sat beneath it from the woman who bore its namesake.
I found this outside the walls today. It's an Edelweiss. Sound familiar? It's not very pretty, but it's such a tough little flower... I assume that's why I've earned the name, it's just like me.
I wanted to gift it to you so that you'd have a 'part of me', so to speak. I'm missing you much. Are you free this evening? Meet me at the stables at 20:00. I'd like to take you on a date.
With all my love-
Edelweiss."
Eren gazed down at the flower as he walked into his little room, his eyes then flashed to the note and he smiled warmly. It was from her - the love of his life, the very thought of her made his heart flutter.
Seeing her words and the flower meaning her name, the basement was suddenly very bright - he now had something to light up his room when she wasn't around.
He quickly got some water for it and stole a vase - he was sure it wouldn't be missed, he put the flower there and stared for awhile.
He wondered what time it was, maybe he should go to the stables now. Yeah - he washed up and headed out to meet her.