Being one of the highest-ranking knights of the Spears of the Mighty Kingdom can be dangerous no matter what you do, protecting the citizens of Shiganshina was always a challenge since Paradis itself was probably one of the most dangerous places ever existed, a no-man's battlefield where you have to fight if you want to live, otherwise, you will die

Nonetheless, she has sworn to protect the people to prevent the tragedies the had to witness as a child, to put some beauty in this cruel, merciless world, even if that means facing every threat in that life itself brings her, after all, she has people to protect

- Come on, stay still - Pressed the green-eyed boy ducked beside him, trying to patch her up as much as possible with the only piece of cloth he got - I'm sorry but this is the best I can do right now, once I rest I'll use my healing miracles on you -

- Don't worry about it - Answered her quickly, trying to hold a groan, the last battle she got into being very hard for her - You must be already tired of using them all the time, aren't you? - She can't blame him after all, he had to use them on her after every combat she had to face

- Yeah, this is why I told you running was the best option, but I guess that didn't suit you at all huh - He said as an undeniable fact, like someone who says grass is green or the sun is yellow

- You should already know that it's not possible to outrun cursed-hounds, Eren - Pointed out her - Not even I could do it, let alone you -

- What a nice way to make fun of my physical condition, really appreciated~ - She smiled at that, making her remember the time when he was still a brat that was jealous of her skill - Just so you know, years of being a Cleric made me damn good at hiding and sneaking away, so don't underestimate me - And with a proud smile, he stood up, and reached for her hand to lift her

- You know I didn't mean it like that - Weakly, she took his offer, standing up too, the force he put on her arm making her wince, something that he realized immediately

- Sorry, my bad - His voice taking a soft tone she doesn't hear very ofter - Maybe we should rest in a cave or something, I don't think we can make it to the gates before it gets dark, not in your state -

- Now who is underestimating who? - Now it was her turn to smile - I had worse days, this is fine -

- I still think we should rest for today, no one knows what can happen in these forgotten woods, you know? the last thing I want is to encounter a squad of Rotten Knights -

She still wanted to insist, telling him not to worry since she is strong, but just looking at his eyes and the frown on his forehead that he always has when he has to spend hours and hours healing her, using his best miracles, made her realize of his unspoken uneasiness

- Alright then - She said in defeat, but taking comfort in the way he shows concern

- Great - Now with a smile on his face, he started walking - You go looking for a nice place to rest, I'll be looking for wood to make a bonfire -

- Be careful out there - The words came out of her mouth way quicker than intended

- Don't worry, remember - Thumb pointing at his chest - I'm the best at hide and seek! - And with that, he ran deeper into the woods

It was pitch black when he finally arrived at the place from where Mikasa shot the signal flare, just in time to avoid the heavy rain that started to pour down onto him

- I was about to look after you! - In almost a yell she said, spear in hand and starting to take out the armor she has to wear to fight - What took you so long?

- A rabbit - Nonchalantly he answered, showing her the rabbit he hunted - I saw it in my way back, and since I was hungry…-

- … Really? We got food here, Eren -

- You are crazy if you think that crap we call bread is edible, be thankful I'm giving you half of it -

She had so sigh at that, sometimes she forgets he can behave like a spoiled kid

- Whatever, just lit up the bonfire, it's starting to freeze in here - Now shivering she rested her body on the hard and uncomfortable ground, and used the cape that came with her armor as a blanket, but not being enough to protect her from the cold that brought the rain right outside the little cave they were in

In comfortable silence, he put all the wood together and lit it up using a piece of flint, and when the bonfire started to get hotter, he went for the little dagger he always brings with him and started to flay the animal, all the while she was watching him

- What are you staring at? - Using the water that fell down in front of the entrance, he washed the blood out of the meat mostly trying to hide the little blush that appeared on his face because of her

- Nothing in particular - She replied looking to the side, feeling the warmth of the bonfire but still quite cold - Just realizing how dependable you can get sometimes -

He let out a little laugh at that, now starting to cook the meat of the bonfire with a little piece of wood - Well, yeah, this is the least I can do for the one who always saves my ass after all -

She hummed in response this time, remembering the times she had to take him out of trouble, both in childhood and now in adulthood

- We have always been a good team, huh - She said with a nostalgic tone

- Yeah - sticking the meat out of the fire, he handed her the food - Here, you can eat it with bread if you want, at least it will make you feel satisfied -

- Thanks - And in a sitting position they started eating, the occasional munch of their teeth and the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves of the trees at high speed filling the quietness of the forest at night

They didn't know the exact time, but they knew that they had to start calling it a day if they wanted to be up early, well, at least one of them

- I'll be on the watch out, you rest -

- No, you rest, I'll be on the watch out, I can't really sleep anyway, the ground is uncomfortable, my wounds hurt and I'm still freezing - She answered quickly, not wanting to give him any space of retort

- Ah, yeah, that's right, your wounds - He said, already forgetting about the wounds he himself patched, she can be really good at hiding her emotions after all - Let me just…-

Standing up, he took out his own cape, the one that they gave him along with his cleric clothes, he reached her and sat beside her, and made a sign with his hand to make her sit in between his spread legs, obviously to make him her pillow

She was hesitant at first, not wanting to bother him even if he was the one offering it in the first place, but when he didn't move at the third time she told him, she just let the flow of the situation take her

Now sitting in front of him with her back facing him, he covered the both of them with his cloak, first using his arm he forced her head into his chest, making her hear the unusual quick thumb of his heart, and the with his other arm he took out the chime he chants miracles with to make it sound,

The little sweet clangs of the instrument, along with the sensation of warmth filling her insides and making her feel better almost knocks her up right there - Now you can rest - He whispered right beside her ear, his soft breath almost raising bumps in her skin

- Not yet - Raising her head from the prison his arm put her on, she started to get near his face - I still need my goodnight kiss~ -

- Goodnight kiss? What are you? a child? -

- It's your fault, idiot, you are the one making me feel this way, now kiss me! -

- Alright then, calm down, I was just messing with you - A smug smile was plastered on his face before he went down to mix his hard lips with her soft ones in a loud yet soft smack

I know the only fantasy thing this got is the setting, but hey, I tried my best, anyways, please review if you see something that doesn't make sense with my English, I'm still pretty rusty so If you could tell me what did I do wrong that could help me, thanks