So I wrote this for Beruyumi week, cuz this is one of my favorite ships and it doesn't have many fics. It's kinda short, but I hope you people like it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan).

EMBRACE

Reiner was finally asleep. It was an uneasy sleep to be sure, but at least he had some measure of peace now. Watching over him, Bertholdt felt like breaking down into tears again. For the millionth, billionth time, he wished that things hadn't turned out like this- that they'd just been ordinary soldiers, and not mass-murderers who'd been forced to betray their blood-brothers. That Annie wasn't stuck in some torture dungeon, and Reiner still had his sanity.

Sitting on the edge of Wall Maria, Bertholdt buried his face in his hands, letting his tears flow freely. They were alone now, him and Reiner and Ymir, with the Survey Corps behind and the titans ahead. And, if they even got to their village in one piece, Ymir would probably be killed. The thought sent a stab of fear through his heart. He knew that he had fallen in love with Ymir, and the thought of her dying for his sake- more murders being committed for them- abhorrent.
Hunching over, he choked back a sob, hating himself for being so weak.

"Bertl?" It was Ymir. She sat down next to him, dangling her legs over the wall, and sighed. Her bare foot was smoking. He looked away, wiping his eyes. They sat in silence.

"The moon seems nice tonight, doesn't it?" Ymir said, after a while. Bertholdt looked at her. She looked strangely… peaceful, she even had a small smile.
"How can you be so calm at a time like this?" He demanded tearfully. Ymir gave a short laugh.

"What the hell else do you want me to do?" She said, leaning back on her arms. "Cry and tear at my clothing?"

"No, but- you-" Bertholdt shook his head. An angry ran down his cheek. Ymir leaned over and wiped it away.
"Stop crying, Bertl," she said, almost softly. Bertholdt nodded.

"Sorry, he said, taking a deep breath, "that's all I'm good for doing, crying and… being a mess."

"We're all a mess," Ymir said shortly. "Not just you."

"Are you kidding me!" Bertholdt exclaimed. "How- the others aren't liars! They are weak-willed idiots, murderers, monsters! I-I was the one who broke the wall, it's my fault!" He trailed off… and looked at his hands. "It's my fault," he repeated brokenly.

And Ymir hugged him. She just leaned over, pulling him in her arms. He buried his face into her shoulder, not bothering to hide his tears now. All he wanted to do was to feel her arms around him, feel her closeness, and revel in it.

"I'm sorry," he whispered. "I'm sorry you got dragged into this."
Ymir laughed. "That's not your fault," she said, nuzzling his ear, "I-I'm a shitty person too. You guys are the ones who helped me out. This is my chance to pay you back."

"By giving up your life?" Bertholdt said, drawing back, and looking at her in surprise. "Don't do this, Ymir. You're- you're not a bad person. You're kind, and… you're good."

In response, Ymir poked him in the nose. "And you're not a bad person yourself, Bertholdt," she said, with a grin reminiscent of old times. "You stayed strong, for Reiner. And in your own way, I guess you're doing your duty."

"But-"

"Shut up." She leaned forward, their foreheads touching. "Don't talk. For tonight… lets just stay this way."

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