1st POV
I was walking down the good-known footway to the river, where I usually spend my free time. My mind was occupied with what has just happened. When I arrived to the well-known spot, I sat down and watched the slowly flowing crystal-clear water underneath the rock.
I cannot really understand why the Commander was so nice to me, even though he had no reason to be so nice towards me. But his smile was just too much to handle. The way he looked at me was somehow not ordinary. Maybe I am just over-thinking it and it was just a gently gesture, yet it still bugs me a lot.
I am getting goose-bumps instantly as I think about him, his captivating blue eyes, his smile…. I shook my head in disbelief. I cannot believe that I am thinking about the Commander in that way. That is just impossible. There is like no fucking way. However, I must admit that I kind of feel attracted to him. Who would not be? He is really handsome man to begin with. And I know that he can have anyone in the entire castle.
I know that he had a relationship with Levi but it just did not really worked out. I am still surprised that Levi was the one who broke it off with him; even I do not really understand how he could do that, since Erwin was like the perfect lover for him and did everything to please him.
Obviously it is not my business to begin with what happened between them, yet somehow I am glad that it turned out that way.
Not that I am seeking an opportunity, it is just that the Commander deserves someone better than that embittered, clean-freak midget.
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3rd POV
Eren was sitting on the edge of the huge rock, when Erwin spotted him. For a minute he just stood there where he was and just watched the young cadet. He was captivated by the young man before he even knew it. Eren was surely growing into a fine and ridiculously handsome man. And those emerald green eyes and genuine smile just added to his handsomeness.
Even though, Eren looks just fine, in reality he is everything but fine. He is still battling with himself for not being a normal human being. He still is bullied for it, especially by Levi. He is aware of it and is pissed off it.
But he decided that he will protect Eren at all costs. He deserves to be handled like the others. Even in this case much more. He needs to be shown love, affection, and care from the other. Something that Eren misses so much, lately. He will not allow anyone to harm this boy.
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Erwin got closer to the young man, laying a hand on his shoulder. Eren almost jumped out of his skin by the touch. He turned his head to see who it was. He almost fainted.
Erwin smiled as he saw that little blush on Eren's face. He was just too cute to be real.
"Take it easy, Eren. " He said.
"Co-commander… what are you doing here? You scared me."Eren said. He bows his head down so Erwin could see his burning face.
"It wasn't my intention to scare you, Eren. Can I sit down next to you?" He asked with his typical husky voice.
Eren slowly moved a little to make space for Erwin. "Of course you can. "
Erwin smiled. He sat down next to him and just watched the young man battling with his nerves. He found it really cute.
"Don't be so nervous Eren, I don't bite."
"I am not nervous, it is just that… "He was indeed nervous; he even couldn't finish what he wanted to say.
Erwin raised an eyebrow in doubt, "Are you sure about it, Eren? Because I can see it clearly that you are."
Eren looked to the side ashamed. His face was burning with embarrassment, he wasn't ready for this.
"Look at me, Eren." He commanded him, yet it did not sound like one.
Eren slowly turned his head towards Erwin. He immediately regretted it as he was captured by those ridiculously beautiful blue eyes.
Erwin smiled as Eren looked at him with those innocent eyes of his.
"What are you doing here, Commander?" Eren asked him with a nervous voice.
"Honestly, I just went for a walk and somehow ended up here." He said calmly. Eren looked at him doubtfully.
"Should I believe in that crap, mister?"
"Nah… you got me. " Erwin burst out in laughter. "I just wanted to make sure that you are ok. You didn't look quite well. "
"Thanks for your concern. I do not know what to say. I am pissed at myself for being such a weakling."
Erwin looked at Eren with a serious face.
"Stop doubting yourself, Eren. You are not a weakling. You are stronger than you think. It is just that you have reached your own limit. It is natural to get tired and need some rest. Everyone has the right to rest, you know. You did more than well. Your skills are getting better and better. I will say this once. "He moved closer to Eren. The brunet dryly gulped his face was literally on fire as he could feel Erwin's presence nearer than it should be.
Erwin with his right hand lifted Eren's chin and made him to look into his eyes.
"Do not doubt yourself ever again. You are a great warrior. You are amazing human being especially with your flaws, because the flaws are making you even more special. You are special and much needed. Please, do not take Levi seriously. When he is frustrated, he is the worst. I can tell you from first hand. He ventilates his frustration, anger on everyone who is around him. He will blame everyone except for himself. When you have a problem with him and do not know to handle feel free to come and see me and let me help you, ok?" He was gently as ever. Eren looked at him with widened eyes.
He couldn't believe what he just heard. "I know it sounds strange, but you know I am really concerned for you. And in the next few weeks I will make everything I can to take you under my supervision. "
"What? "
"As you heard, I will take you over from Levi. I know that you deserve much than you are receiving right now. "
"Why would you do that for me? I am just a monster."
"Would you stop with that I am a monster shit? You are not a monster, you are just like the rest of us, you know. I am doing it because I want to. To tell you the truth I am really interested in you. "
Eren looked at him with his eyes almost falling out of their holes." You what? You must be joking right?"
Erwin looked at him with a death serious glance. "Do I look like that I am joking? I mean it seriously. I am really interested in you in a romantically way. I know that I shouldn't be but I just cannot help it. You just twisted me around your finger and make me do stupid things that I normally wouldn't do, even going against Levi. And that is something to say. However, I am already fed up with the way he treats you. It just makes my blood boil in my veins. You deserves so much better. He doesn't really understand what he is doing and in what kind of trouble he is getting himself into. "
Eren was dumbfounded. He couldn't believe his own ears. "Why would you do all this for me? I do not deserve this. Levi will be furious. I do not want to be the one who gets you into trouble, you know."
"Eren, I already told Levi that if he lays a finger on you he will regret it in an instant. Trust me when I say that I will protect you. Anyways, he cannot do any harm to me. If he does, it will cost him dearly. Trust me I know what I am saying. I am the Commander for a reason."
Still confused Eren wasn't really sure what to think about this whole thing. On one side, he was really happy that the Commander is showing him the side that usually no one knows about, on the other side he is freaked out to death what will happen if Levi knows all about this. He will make his life a living hell that is for sure. It will be even worse than it already is.
Erwin pulled the younger boy closer to his chest. Eren didn't protest at all. For once he felt safe and protected as he laid his head on Erwin's chest. He felt the relief that he hadn't felt like in ages. It felt just so right, however it wasn't. At least he thought so.
Erwin gently wrapped his hands around him.
"I swear to God, that I am going to protect you at all costs. You are really important for me, do not forget it. I will make sure that no one hurts you ever again. I like you. I like you a lot. But most importantly, do not underestimate yourself ever again. You are so much better than you think you are. You are the best thing that could have ever happened to us, especially to me. "
Erwin lifted with one of his hands Eren's chin so he could into those mesmerizing emerald green orbs, which captivated him in a second.
And then he suddenly closed the distance between them and sealed his lips on Eren's in a slow and sweet kiss.
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To be continued…
