Second SNK Fanfic! Again, please review, constructive criticism greatly appreciated, and Inform me if you would wish to see more of this Fic. Please Enjoy!
It was a Very eventful evening in Wall Sina, that much was undeniable.
The Survey Corps had succeeded in their secret plan to apprehend Annie Leonhardt, the dangerous and powerful Titan Shifter who had killed many of Mankind's soldiers, but her capture was by no means an easy one, there were many casualties, and battling the Female Titan took quite it's toll on the City. But just like at Trost, Mankind had earned a well fought victory, and once again, they owed their victory to the Survey Corps's very own Titan Shifter, Eren Yeager.
Eren had sustained some injury during his one on one battle with his former comrade, Annie, and as such, he now lay in the Medical Bay, bandaged up, accompanied by none other than Mikasa Ackerman, who loved the boy like a brother.
Or so Eren thought.
However, the truth is that Mikasa didn't just love Eren, nor did she have a crush on Eren, she was deeply in love with him. Ever since that Courageous Boy in the Red scarf arrived into her life, and saved Mikasa with his undying bravery and strength, her infatuation began. He brought her a new chance, a new home, a new family, and Mikasa knew she could never repay him, but she could still protect him and care for him.
Eren was sat up in his bed, clutching his bandages from the pain of his injuries, while Mikasa sat at his bedside, reading a Book on battle strategy. "You know, you don't need to stay here for the whole night, Mikasa." Eren said, huffing slightly as he reared up his head. Mikasa glanced up from her book and over to Eren, a slight look of concern in her eyes, though not nearly as much concern as she really had. "Someone needs to make sure you're okay, Eren, especially with the shortage of nurses." 'And I don't want to go back If you aren't there.' She also wanted to say, but that would do no good...and it also might make her look clingy, which is something she tried to avoid. Eren just looked away, folding his arms over his chest. "I will be okay, my Injuries aren't that bad, honestly sometimes-" Eren's speech was cut short as Mikasa gently put a hand to his Shoulder, looking up at him. "If you want me to leave you then I will...just say." she said in a rather hush tone, prompting Eren to remain silent for a moment, for whatever reason, he found himself unable to look away from her Sparkling Cosmic eyes.
Eventually he managed to, and so he shook his head lightly, lying back on his bed and closing his eyes, as well as exhaling slightly. "Stay if you want...I don't mind." In truth, her presence brought him a degree of joy and comfort, which he needed more than he thought. "Good.." Mikasa grinned lightly at that, leaning back and looking back down at her book. "So.." Eren began, eyes still closed, a light and mischievous smile on his face. "If you're taking care of me like this, you're kinda like a nurse, right?" He said, a single eye opening as he looked over at her. The Girl's eyes widened slightly, biting her lip and freezing, before looking over at him. "N-No...I mean, in princibl-..No! Absolutely not." She said, flushing in embarassment. Her reaction caused Eren to chuckle lightly, yawning slightly as he closed his eyes again. "Whatever you say, Nurse Mikasa.~" She hushed him, shaking her head and looking back towards her book, as the boy slowly drifted off.
Despite his Embarrassing comment, like always, Mikasa was relieved to see Eren in a good mood. Ever since that day five years ago, Eren had become overwhelmed with anger and sorrow, on his never-ending quest for revenge. But never did he become cold, he may have changed but he was still Eren, still the courageous, hot blooded boy who had saved her life, she still loved him deeply, and always would.
'Maybe I should tell him.' she thought to herself, glancing over at him, though the glance turned to a long stare, with worry and love in her eyes. 'Maybe that's what he needs...to know someone cares about him so much...' Thoughts such as these flooded through her mind, it was beginning to sound like a good idea, the dream of the two of them, spending the rests of their lives together, perhaps starting a family, it was one she often thought about, and in Mikasa's eyes it was her ultimate fantasy, a perfect life. But she had to dismiss such trivial and hopeful thoughts, and in the place of that she summoned some of the logical thinking that she usually possessed. 'What if he doesn't feel the same way.' It was a sad thought, but also a likely one. They were foster siblings after all, and at first Mikasa did think it was weird that she harboured such emotions, though this, she dismissed. Mikasa had never had her heart broken in such a way, and it was not something she wanted to experience, but then an even more worrying thought came into her mind.
'What if he feels the same way...What if I evoke such strong emotions from Eren...and because of that he dies?'
And that was it, even with that slight risk, Mikasa realised she couldn't go through with it, she had already come too close to losing him, and she couldn't go through that...not again. In her eyes, Eren's safety was more important than anything in the world, and she had to ensure that it remained.
'Even if he doesn't love me...as Long as he endures...as long as he survives...then I'll be happy..'
The Orange Evening sky faded, making way for the Shrouded Dark Blue cover of night, It was not long until Eren fell asleep, the boy's mousy brown hair covering his closed eyes, as he let out quiet little snores. Mikasa placed her book aside, ready to depart into her slumber. She leaned over towards Eren, a hand slowly moving the hair from his face, as she gazed upon him fondly. She leaned close to him, planting an ever so light and gentle kiss on his cheek, lightly whispering in a hush tone. "Goodnight..Eren.."
And at that, She lie back on her chair, closing her eyes and quickly descending into sleep, happy that the one she adored was enveloped in a peaceful rest, and the very thought allowed her to do the same.