Attack on Titan One-Shots

Eren X Reader: "Let Me Take Care Of You."

You wake up from your nap with a fit of coughs, your throat scratching and a banging force in your head. Groggily sitting up from your spot and groaning, you run your hands through your hair, every move you make aching in your bones. You rub your eyes, and once you become orientated with the world again, you observe your poor state.

Your bed is soaked in your sweat where you were sleeping, not helping that you were wearing sweatpants and a hoodie on top of that. Every bone in your body feels sore, making every movement you make just that harder.

It all started yesterday when you were hanging out with Eren, having an at home date. You both were in your apartment, curled up together on the couch. You guys were watching Sixteen Candles, the moonlight seeping in through the windows, the romantic mood perfectly set.

At least it was, until you started coughing like a maniac.

You sat up from Eren's hold erupting in a coughing fit, bringing your elbow up to your mouth to cover it.

With a concerned look on his face, Eren sits up as well, placing his palms on both sides of your face. "What's wrong baby?"

Not wanting to panic your boyfriend, you gripped his own hands with your own, removing them from your face and placing them on your lap. "It's okay. I'm fine Eren."

Not believing a single word you just said, Eren places his palm on your forehead to feel your temperature, the concerned look on his face only growing even more.

"No, you aren't fine, you're burning up. What's wrong?"

You sit up from your position and back up, panic spreading across your face. The problem is that you hated worrying Eren with anything. You've always taken care of yourself your whole life, so when Eren unexpectedly came into your life and swept you off your feet, you were in shock. You found someone else to depend on besides yourself. But even though you found Eren, you're still apprehensive about the whole situation and can't help but take things on by yourself still, so you're quick to come up with an excuse.

"I'm fine Eren. I actually remembered I have to clean up my apartment and run some errands today, so you have to leave."

Didn't say it was a good excuse.

Eren knows you all too well. He silently sits up and walks over to you, stopping only a few inches in front of you. He looks into your eyes, turquoise orbs challenging you to give up the act. But you don't falter so easily. You look back at him, your own eyes challenging him to give up.

This goes on for what seems like a while, no words being exchanged, only stares. Eventually Eren gives up, knowing how stubborn you can be sometimes. Maybe even more than him.

"Fine. But if anything happens, text me."

You nod your head, giving a silent reply. Eren snakes an arm around your waist, pulling you flush against him and into a kiss. "Bye baby."

"Bye Eren. Sorry for cutting the date short."

"It's ok. You can make it up to me sometime." He gives you a heart warming smile, melting you on the spot. God, you hate lying to Eren, but you hate making him worry about you even more.

And with that, he leaves your apartment, and the moment the door shuts, you start coughing again.

God dammit.

And that's how you ended up here. Sulking in your own sweat alone.

Until you hear a knock on your door.

You're surprised by the sudden company. Who could it be? You definitely didn't invite anyone over, and you sent Eren home.

Unless he didn't actually go home?