Both sat in silence listening to the light rain that had started. Levi sighed and glanced out of the cave, watching the droplets as they fell. It wasn't heavy for the time being. He could only hope it stayed that way when they would make their escape. Then his mind jumped to Eren. That's right. The brat had said he had twisted his ankle while looking for him.

" Jaeger."

He turned and saw Eren jump at his voice. Quickly the kid adverted his eyes back to the ceiling as if he were trying to cover up the fact that he had almost been caught starring.

" How's your foot?" He asked. Eren glanced down at his foot. In all honesty he had been so caught up with the man beside him that he nearly forgot about it.

" It's well." He lied.

Beside him he heard Levi sigh. He shifted his eyes, ready to reassure him it was alright, when he jumped as pain shot around his ankle. He brought his arm up and bit down on it slightly to keep from him groaning in pain. He took a deep breath to calm his racing heart. It was still sensitive as hell.

" Liar." Levi shot, his voice even but full of warning.

" I'll be fine. Just please don't touch it any more, it'll only agitate it-"
Eren stopped mid sentence as he tried to pull his foot back. Levi reached up and snatched his calf with ease. Though his grip was tight it didn't hurt in the slightest.

" I'm still your Corporal. If I want to look at it then I will." Levi demanded his hands slipped back down to his ankle, " The last thing I need is for you to walk on a broken ankle and make it worse."

Eren stayed hushed as he watched. Levi slipped on of the straps of his gear off his foot before pushing it up slightly. Eren tensed, expecting more searing pain as Levi inspected it. Instead he found a gentle touch. Levi's fingers pushed at certain spots, some earning more of a reaction than others. But never once did he ever experience the same pain he had before. To think his captain had such comforting touch was odd. He had only ever seen him as a man of strength. One that could kill without any hesitation, one that could wield a blade as if it were like breathing.

" Looks like you just sprained it," Levi's voice broke the silence. Eren hissed as his fingers pushed up the leg of his jeans. Levi felt him shiver under his touch and looked at him with a confused look.

" Your fingers are cold." He mumbled. Levi couldn't stop himself from smirking. With a small shake of his head he continued on and began to stretch the muscles around Eren's ankle in hopes to loosen them up.

" If I had something to wrap it with I'd do that. But it looks like you'll have to wait until we get back."

" And what about you?"

" What about me?"

" Your cold. How are you feeling?"
" Better."
Eren immediately scowled. " Liar."

Levi's eyes narrowed. " And just how can you know so well that I'm lying?"

" I know how you work Levi. I can tell when you're well and when you're not. Your body language says it all. In fact I know that you feel even worse than before. Your face is drained, you still have your shirt unbuttoned because you feel hot despite how cold your fingers are, your poster has fallen and your skin is pale and clammy."

Levi raised an eyebrow at him. A blush drowned Eren's cheeks, realizing what he had just said. Now he seemed more like a stalker and creep than anything else. He was sure Levi was questioning everything in his mind. Why had he payed that much attention to him to learn all this stuff to begin with? That was something even Eren couldn't answer.

" Your side. There's a huge bruise." He stated bluntly, pointing at the bruise that peeked out of Levi's shirt. Levi glanced down, just as surprised as Eren had been. After that fight with the titan he was sure he had plenty more that were still hiding.

" I didn't hurt you when I carried you did I?" Eren asked, his voice full of worry. Levi scoffed in annoyance.

" What did I say about treating me like a doll Jaeger?" He snapped as he slowly made his way to his knees. He was done with this kid. With his constant worrying and questions. He was ready to leave and get as far from him as possible.

" I'd still take it easy I'm sure your fever is still high."
Levi felt his fingers brush against his forehead, making him freeze. What in the world? What was happening to him?

" You're right." He rushed. Eren paused out of confusion. " You were right about everything. I feel even worse than this morning if it's possible. So I suggest we both get what little time we have to rest before we head-"
Levi felt his stomach drop as he tried to stand.

" Heichou!"
He felt Eren reach out and catch him, lowering him back down gently to the ground. Damn it. He needed help and he needed it now. Eren was tired of waiting. He couldn't risk using Titan form, not without Levi being there to control him. But he could walk them back. Even if it killed him.

" Hold on Levi." Eren whispered as he scooped his captain into his arms. " Just hold on a little longer."
But it seemed they were destined to be in that blasted cave. The first step out Eren could see the top of the monster just above the trees. It was far, far enough where they would be safe if they stayed. If he could move quick enough Eren knew that he could sneak his way past it without being noticed. If it had just been him he would have done it but he had someone else's life in his hands.

Levi suddenly covered his mouth, laying his head into Eren's chest.

" Brat make up your mind." Levi warned. " We are getting soaked standing out here."

Eren tightened his grip on him and turned to head back to the cave. It just seemed like he couldn't win. He laid Levi back down, watching him as he curled into a small ball, his hand still over his mouth. He felt as if he'd be sick any moment.

There was still a small amount of light left as the sun finished setting. Eren would just have to wait until the middle of the night and hope the Titan would finish it's walk somewhere else. He groaned in frustration and took a deep breath.

" Jaeger." He turned, surprised at how hoarse Levi's voice was growing. " Hand me my cloak."

Eren hurried and handed them over. Levi stripped off his soaked shirt, making Eren's breath hitch. He took a shaky breath as he waited for Levi to throw his cloak on.

" Damn it, it's still cold." He hissed. Levi pulled his cloak closer to himself. This would be the last time he'd ever leave to get some fresh air by himself. He knew they'd make it home eventually, hell he'd drag Jaeger behind him if he had to, but he was starting to get frustrated. Curse this damn cold. If it wasn't for him being sick he'd never be in this situation to begin with.

" S-sir I might have an idea." Eren mumbled.
" And what's that Jeager?" Levi asked, not raising his head. Eren glance over at his wadded cloak that still sat on the floor. Levi would kill him but it was the only thing left for them to do.
" Well Titan's give off a lot of heat and well . . . I'm part Titan so-" His words started to fade out. Now Levi raised his head.
" You are not suggesting what I think you are Jaeger." He snapped with warning.

" But sir it's the only thing left to do. We can't light a fire and I won't mention a word to the others, I swear."

His words were earnest. Terribly earnest. Was this kid planning on stripping his pride until he had nothing left?

" No brat." Levi sighed. Erin's lips turned down in a frown. Without making a noise he reached for his cloak and made his way over. He knew exactly what the corporal's problem was. Then again he supposed if he were in his position he'd feel the same. Still, he wasn't going to let Levi make himself suffer all because he believed he was loosing his pride.

" Eren don't you dare-"
Eren ignored his warning and wrapped the cloak around Levi from behind. Levi tried to rip his way out of Eren's grip but the boy held tight as he pulled him back into his chest.

" Do you want me to kill you?" He growled. Eren gave a small shrug and pulled him closer, forcing his head to rest against his chest.

" Not particularly but that's a chance I'm willing to take."

His heart fluttered in Levi's ears and he smirked. The kid may have been all cool and collected on the outside but on the inside his heart was all over the place. Eren could only hope that Levi wouldn't realize that it was pounding because of the man in his arms and not the threat he had said.