Chapter rating: M
Note: writing this chapter was really fun, I enjoyed letting my imagination flow xD Probably the longest chapter so far because damn, I have so much to write about.
With You [Chapter 6]
Our foreheads were still resting on each other's. "Wha-what was that for?" She mumbled, still blushing like hell. "I don't know. Just… everything I kept inside this whole time… I couldn't keep it in anymore" she gulped. "Sorry that it took me so long to realize it…" I rested my hands on her lower back.
"Realize what?" She looked at me confused. "That I'm in love with you" I quickly said, kissing her forehead.
"Don't die, because next time, you might not come back" I said looking at her. "I don't want to lose you again" her warm lips were on mine again. This time, she seemed more confident. We both closed our eyes. My cheeks were getting warmer again. I felt her hot breaths on my skin.
I pushed her closer to me. I heard the knob turn which we made us both jump. We quickly separated and I stood up, crossing my arms on my chest. The nurse walked in, holding some medical stuff in her hands.
I walked outside, trying to cover my face without making it seem weird.
I walked towards my room, thoughts won't stop running in my mind. What did we just do? What did I just do? I scratched the back of my head, walking inside my room and shutting the door behind me.
I walked inside the bathroom attached to my room, shutting and locking the door, and preparing a bath. I stepped inside, the sudden warmth the water gave me sent a few chills down my arms.
I sighed and closed my eyes. I confessed my feelings to her, it had to be done. She kissed me back, does that mean she likes me? I ran my fingers through my hair, looking up. I stood up, walking inside my room and picked a normal white shirt and jeans for dinner.
I fixed my hair and walked outside. Walking towards the dining room. I saw many people on their way there, I looked at the giant clock above the entrance. 6pm, I made it in time. The dining room was a giant room, with two stories. The second story was more like a gallery, you could see the first story from it.
The second story was for the higher ranked people, and the first one was for the regular soldiers and the new recruits. I walked up the stairs to the second story, there was a big long table, with food on it. Erwin was sitting in the middle, his back pointing towards the wall. He could see the first story from there.
I sat down on my chair, next to Erwin. I noticed Petra sitting next to Hanji a few meters away from us. She looked up at me, but instantly looked back down, blushing. Erwin stood up, telling news and such. After he sat down everyone started eating.
I put some food down my plate and started eating slowly, stealing some glances at Petra. She talked with Hanji, but she didn't seem like she was paying attention to me.
After a while, the room became emptier. Soldiers were going back to their rooms. I looked at the giant clock, it was 8pm. I should go soon as well.
I stood up, grabbing my plate and placing it on the pile of dirty plates nearby. I started walking towards the staircase leading down, and went passed Petra, who was also on her way back. "Hey" I mumbled and she turned around.
She smiled a bit. "Hey". Her cast and bandages were gone. She grabbed her right wrist with her left hand awkwardly. "How do you feel?" I asked her. "Erm, good, I guess" she mumbled looking down. I sighed. "Come on, it's getting late" I said grabbing her left hand.
We walked towards the floor where all the high ranked soldiers' rooms were. I walked with her silently. "M-My room is over there…" she said pointing towards the left hallway, mine was in the right one. "It's okay, I'll walk with you there" we continued walking, until we reached her room. We both stood in front of the door.
She opened the door. "Good night" she said, but before she could close it, I grabbed her waist, and pulled her into a hug. "Eh?... W-Wait, people… people might see" she mumbled, probably blushing again. "Who cares" I mumbled into her shoulder.
I let her go. "Good night" I said and she nodded back, blushing and biting her lips. She closed the door behind her and I walked towards my room, shoving my hands in my jeans pockets.
The hallways were empty by now. I walked inside my room and sat down on my wooden king sized bed. I rested my elbows on my laps and sighed. Our next expedition will occur soon, and honestly, I'm worried.
I went to the bathroom to do all the night routine stuff and walked back into my room.
I quickly changed into a grey t-shirt and boxers, and went to sleep. I blew the candle next to my bed, turning it off. I laid on my right side. The moonlight illuminated my room, and the soft wind played with my white curtains.
I slowly dozed off, breathing in and out.
I slowly opened my eyes. Someone knocked softly on my door. I sat up, rubbing my eyes with my left hand while resting my right hand on my bed. "Come in" I mumbled. The door slowly opened, Petra stood in the entrance, wearing a white long sleeved shirt and white shorts.
She gulped. "I-I… I couldn't sleep" she said closing the door behind her and walking forward. "So you came to me?" I smirked and cocked my left eyebrow. She nodded, slowly sitting down on the right edge of my bed.
She sighed. "W-When my parents talked about marriage… they wanted me to marry you" she said not looking at me. "I'm not surprised" I said resting both of my arms on my sides. "Why?" She said blushing a bit.
"Your dad said the same thing to me, or, at least I think he talked about you marrying me" every time one of us mentioned the word "marry" Petra's face became redder.
"Is that the reason for you not being able to sleep?" I said and she shook her head. "No… it's because of… earlier…" she scratched the back of her head.
"You kissed me back" I reminded her, she nodded slightly. "Do you have feelings towards me?" she nodded again, bringing her legs close to her chest, burying the lower part of her face in her knees. "I told you to stop doing that" I smiled and grabbed her right hand.
I shifted closer to her, turning her so she could face me. She looked surprised, before she could say anything I made contact with her face, closing my eyes and feeling her warm lips on mine.
She brought her legs up to the bed. I placed my hands on her lower back, feeling her warm skin through the thin shirt.
She grabbed my right shoulder with her right hand. I licked her lip, making her gasp slightly. I laid back, not breaking the kiss.
I opened my eyes and pulled away from her face, breathing in and out slowly. We were both blushing. My hands traveled lower, until they reached her butt, making her blush harder and burry her face in my chest instantly.
I smirked. I made us turn around, making me being on top of her. My legs were between hers, and my left elbow was resting on her side, while my right hand stroked her cheek.
"You're cute you know" I said and kissed her again. This time she seemed less embarrassed. Her hands were playing with my hair, sending chills down my spine. My body got warmer and warmer every second.
I licked her lower lip again, she slightly opened her mouth. I let my tongue explore it. She tasted so good. Her hands went lower, until they reached the bottom of my shirt. She tugged it upwards, and tossed it to the other side of the bed.
I broke the kiss and traveled down to her hips with my hands, tugging her shirt upwards and tossing it away as well, leaving her in her black bra. I looked down at her. She blushed and tried to look away. "I-I'm not used to this type of thing…" she mumbled.
"If you want to stop I won't force you to continue" I said resting my forehead on hers. She closed her eyes. I grabbed her hips, placing my lips on her jaw, kissing it and traveling down to her neck and breasts. She moaned which only fueled me more.
I buried my head in her breasts, stealing a soft cry from her. I sighed. I fell to my right, bringing her closer to me, holding her tight. She buried her face in my chest, sighing. I kissed her forehead. "Can you sleep now?" I mumbled. "Yes".