Hello Everyone! Chapter 10 is now served :3
He hugged her tightly as he hushed her by caressing her back and her hair. Mikasa's soft cry and sniff can be heard all around the room. Mikasa did struggle from the Corporal's embrace at first but then she just gave in from the comfort he offered for her. Somehow she wanted Rivaille's presence and touch. It releases all her tension from her body and Rivaille's warmth is the only thing she wanted for now. They stood like that for almost like forever as what Rivaille thinks and he just kept her close and tight while Mikasa is hugging him back tightly around his waist with her left arm. She usually doesn't cry that easily and the only time she had cried this hard was when her parents were killed and at the time when she found out that Eren was still alive while still stuck on his titan form. She couldn't help it and after letting out all her emotions she had kept in, she pulled back slightly from Rivaille with a tear-streaked face. Rivaille's both hands wiped them away and he stared at her eyes. Rivaille's rough palm along with his short fingers which he had used to kill tons of titans to her soft and angelic face.
There was no awkwardness that is felt between the two of them as they looked into each other's eyes. The corporal's face is calm and not in the usual blunt face that he always wear in front of his subordinates or colleagues. He kept Mikasa close as he cuts off the silence between them. "I'm sorry again…I really didn't mean to say that all those things to you back in the cafeteria…" Rivaille said. He needs to say this now. It's now or never since she already admitted that Eren is only a brother for her. A family. So he might have a chance if he confesses to her. "It's just….I don't know… every time you're with me I'm feeling all happy…Getting excited to see you…you bring out these rare emotions from me" the corporal said and continues "I had to hold back at first since it'll be a waste if we share feelings of attraction to someone inside this organization." The corporal said to the fact that he had feelings for Petra that time though it wasn't all that attraction.
Since Mikasa is oblivious and first time on such things, she just asked him direct to the point "Heichou, what is it that you want to say to me?" she asked. The Corporal places one hand on her cheek "I do….like you" Rivaille finally said it. Mikasa's face started to turn red "Uh…um..ano.." she stuttered to say something but Rivaille only found it adorable and cute. He smiled "I like you…I don't remember how but you always get my attention. I haven't had these feelings of 'like' or 'love' but since I met you it changes...I doubted myself at first but then I contemplated that I am sure of this feelings. It's hard not to releases it." Rivaille said as he continues "The reason why I was all getting worked and heated up for the reason that I was jealous that I thought you were in love with Eren" the corporal said and looks away with a slight flustered color on his cheek when he admitted the jealousy part. Mikasa was surprised when he said that. After a few seconds of silence, Mikasa touched Rivaille's chest and she smiled, "Eren is my adoptive brother and I only see him as my family." Mikasa's face frowned a bit and looks down and Rivaille noticed it and grips her arms lightly "He's fine and I know it. Though we still doesn't sure what could be the real intention of those other 4 titanshifters...but he's alive, trust me" the corporal said as he raises his hand on her cheek to move the strand of hair that is in front of Mikasa's face.
The corporal isn't even hesitating on what he is doing anymore and all he knows is that he likes her and it's getting more deeper now that he's holding her close in their position. This is the different Rivaille now and Mikasa is the only one who knows about it. The corporal moves his face closer and kisses her forehead. After that, he looked at her eyes and with the bubbly feeling inside his stomach like he wanted more so he leaned again and kisses her cheek. Mikasa's eyes fluttered upon his gesture while Rivaille is still getting drowned by all the feelings he had kept up as he looks at her again with their noses almost touching. He leaned forward for one last time as he captures her lips softly. Mikasa whimpered upon their contacted lips and eventually gave in. Rivaille is still holding her face in a gentle way as he kisses her simply but with passion. He slowly moves his lips to feel more of Mikasa's soft, sweet and plump lips he was yearning for. All his emotions for her are placed into his kiss. The oriental girl slowly moves her lips innocently and follows how Rivaille does it. The corporal takes the lead as he slowly teases her lips with his tongue asking for entrance. Mikasa obligingly opens her mouth slightly and Rivaille manages to place his tongue inside hers in a slow movement to move more deeper and to taste her sweet tongue. Both faces are entirely flushed as the short man moves his other hand behind Mikasa's soft silken hair. The kiss is slow and sweet and the couple is in deep oblivion and the only thing that matters for them at the moment is the two of them close to each other. Both of them are starting to get heat up and their movements are getting a bit fast. They could feel that they needed to part to get some air and Rivaille slowly pulls his lips away from her and rested his forehead along on Mikasa. Both of them are panting and they could feel each other's warm breaths on their faces. The Corporal looked at the blushing girl in front of him. He actually couldn't take his eyes off of her as he speaks "You are beautiful" Rivaille said and smiled. Mikasa started to look away due to embarrassment and mouthed 'thank you' for the compliment. Rivaille chuckled and places one peck on her lips and nodded.
"Umm...W-What are we-" Mikasa stuttered as she was trying to pick up to say something. Rivaille looked at her for a second and understands what she was trying to say. "Do you want to be with me, Mikasa?" Rivaille asked. Mikasa looked at him in surprise and she didn't expect he'll ask a question like that. Rivaille held both of her upper arms and looks at her straight into the eyes. It's a bit selfish for him to not give a second thought of what she will think and It wasn't just a typical question of emotions towards her but his eyes are showing full of affection and hope.
She isn't going to lie but she feels happy whenever he is with her. In fact she was a bit jealous when the new girls from the corps started to take liking on him. In all other way, her feelings for him are real and mutual to his. She knew the corporal isn't lying about it and judging by his looks, he's desperate. But at the same time, something is holding her back. "I want to...so bad but" she said and continues "What will the others think? I'm just new and you're the Corporal..." Mikasa said. Rivaille understands the situation they are in. So he decided to give time and let this matter be hidden to anyone. He grabs her left hand and intwined his fingers on hers. "I see. If you want let's wait for a while and keep it off from everyone for now. And I'm pretty sure they'll be much interested to hear if...I am with someone now than what's happening on the outside the wall" Rivaille answered and smiled. Mikasa nodded and couldn't help but chuckle and the corporal wondered about it and looks at her questioningly. "Your...fangirls..." Mikasa said and laughed softly. "Ahh..." Rivaille tsk-ed and looks away annoyed "those little brats... it will surely give me a hard time" the Corporal mumbled irritatedly. Mikasa settled down and touches the corporals face with her left hand and just looked at him wordlessly as Rivaille places his hand too on top her. "Hm, want to have dinner? I am starving." Rivaille asked Mikasa. "Same here but...um..." She looked at their entwined hands trying to emphasize about them together when going out in public. "So many questions Mikasa" Rivaille told her and smiled. "We'll just act the usual. And since you are my assistant for the entire training session, there will no problem at all and we can just look on each other's backs." The corporal finally tightened his grip on her hand and loosen it and gives them space. Mikasa nodded in agreement. "Shall we?" As he motioned Mikasa to the door. The two walk silently outside to the cafeteria but they can't glancing on each other and smile. Rivaille couldn't help but graze his hand on to hers as they walk and Mikasa's face is getting all red again from the contact. She also did the same.
Upon entering the dining hall, Mikasa let the corporal first before her and her face is still slightly flushed from the earlier happenings. She tried to distance herself from him for a moment so no one would notice that both of them entered at the same time. Her face suddenly changes until one from the newly members of the military police approaches Rivaille. Not to mention she's pretty and obviously is part of a noble family inside the Walls of Sina. "Um. Corporal Rivaille, My name is Kiyoko Megumi from the military police department. If it's not a bother from you but would you like to join us for the dinner?" The Kiyoko girl asked. Rivaille stared at her for a moment as she caught the glimpse of Mikasa who stood like a statue.
That's all for this chapter everyone! And I'm so sorry for a month delay. XD
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