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This part leaves off of the anime where Eren is recovering after his battle with Annie. I've always wanted to write a story about what I wanted to happen after Mikasa tells Eren that she's glad that he came back and he has a certain look on his face that could mean anything. If you couldn't already tell, I ship Eren and Mikasa hard. I know that someone already beat me to their version of this part of the anime, but I wanted to interpret my version. I recommend that you read "I'm glad you came back" written by CaptainKruger as this author's version is really great and it also gave me some insight on what I wanted to write." Enjoy! - MikasaFan

Chapter 1 - After the wall

"I'm glad….. you came back." Mikasa whispered to Eren while holding his hand with her own.

Eren sat up in his bed, the light coming through the window shone on Mikasa's jet black hair as she sat in wooden chair beside Eren. As Eren gazed at Mikasa for some reason, she looked beautiful, almost angelic in this light. Her words rang in his head over and over again.

'I didn't realize how much Mikasa really cares for me. All this time, I just thought the she was being overly protective because she felt that she needed to repay a debt of me saving her years ago. Tch, come on, like I'd ever expect her to repay me for something like that. I mean, it was the right thing to do, so it's not like I expected anything back from her.'

Suddenly, it hit him.

'Maybe she cares for me more than just family? It would explain why she's been clingier, holding my hand any chance she gets, and her blushing…. I've never saw Mikasa blush until now.'

All this time while Eren is exploring his thoughts about Mikasa. Mikasa herself is lost in her own thoughts.

'How do I really feel about Eren?' I've always said that he's family, and I've always felt this way. Recently, whenever anyone mentions that he's my boyfriend or special friend, I always feel flushed. Does this mean that I care for him more than just a brother? I mean, I've always cared for him, ever since he saved my life all those years ago, but I've known deep down that I've also had this other feeling I couldn't quite place. Do I love him? Does he only think of me as a sister?'

Eren notices that Mikasa is deep in thought, her eyes fixated on her hands holding his. He can't help but feel that she is also fighting some kind of turmoil deep down inside.

"Mikasa?" whispers Eren as he looks at her with concern in his eyes.

"Yes, Eren, What is it?" as she is snapped out of her own thoughts. She can't help but feel flustered as her eyes meet with his beautiful green eyes.

He looks away, feeling nervous about what he's about to say next. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure, go ahead." replies Mikasa, shifting herself in her chair, letting go of his hand, feeling uneasy about what Eren is going to ask.

"Well, I don't really know how to ask you this, but I'm going to try my best to get it out." he blushes. "Mikasa, how do you feel about me?"

"Feel... about you?" Mikasa murmurs under her breath, she moves her red scarf up to hide her blush. "I really care for you because you are family. The only family I have left, Eren."

"Oh." Eren sighs

"Is that all you feel about me!?" he grumbles as he furrows his brow and crosses his arms.

Mikasa shot back "Well, how am I suppose to feel about you, Eren!? What do you expect me to say!?"

"You can't hide the fact that you've been clingier and that you always turn red around me when someone mentions that we are boyfriend and girlfriend. So, how do you really feel about me, Mikasa!?" Eren snaps.

They sat in an awkward silence for a moment.

Mikasa finally spoke "Eren, how do YOU feel about me?"

"HEY!" he shouts at her as he crosses his arms and frowns. "That's not fair I asked you FIRST!"

"I suppose you're right." she smiled as she leaned forward placing her hand on her lap.

"Eren…. at first, I only thought of you as family, but I've realized, when I thought I was going to lose you, all those times, that there was something more. I mean, I couldn't place how I really felt about you… not just as family, but something more than that. What I'm really trying to say Eren is…. I love you….. and I want to be with you. I've never planned on coming out to you because I felt that you only cared about me as your sis-"

Before Mikasa could finish her sentence, Eren places his finger over her scarf covered mouth, looks her straight in her eyes and says.

"Mikasa, it's true. All this time, I haven't looked at you as anything else but my sister."

Mikasa slightly gazes downward toward her lap and replies quietly.

"Oh. I see. Well Ere-"

Eren cuts her off again.

"Mikasa, I'm not finished. Like I just said, it's true that all this time I only cared for you as my sister, but I've always repressed a feeling that I've had deep down inside. From the first time I saved you from those monsters, I've felt something for you. I didn't know what that feelings meant at that time. I was confused. All these times, when you saved me, I've been a jerk to you. Those moments, my heart was conflicted with the fact that I still didn't know what my feelings for you meant and most important of all, I should have been the one protecting you, not the other way around. That's why I acted the way I did, I should be a man and protect you, Mikasa. I'm sorry. I realize now that you protect me because you love me."

Eren pulls Mikasa's scarf off her lips and places his hand on her chin and gently lifts her head up until their eyes meet each other.

"Mikasa, after today, I will protect you. It's not because I have to, it's because I want to, it's because I need you to be by my side forever, it's because….. I love you, Mikasa."

Eren turning red as he says those words, something he never thought he would say to Mikasa.

Mikasa's eyes swells up with tears.

"Oh Eren, I've always dreamed that you would say those words to me. Up until now, it has always just been a dream." she reaches for his hand. "Eren, I'm so happy."

Eren looks deep into Mikasa's eyes and gently cups her cheek and smiles "Mikasa...I love you."

Eren leans in and kisses Mikasa, finally showing their true feelings for one another.

Well, that's my first fanfic story of Attack on Titan EreMika style. I hope you enjoyed and I apologize for any grammatical errors as I haven't written a story before. Please leave a review and let me know what you think. Based on reviews and suggestions, I may continue with more chapters from this story. Again, also based on your reviews, I may also write a new story starting from Chapter 50 of the Manga. I would also like to give a special thanks to nuni411 and sentinel07 for the great advice in revision of my story. If it weren't for their insight, I wouldn't have turned out the way it is now.