FORBIDDEN: Erwin Smith X Reader

ERWIN SMITH X READER

Chapter IV

"We're about to do our mission next month. All of you need to get prepared as much as possible. I've prepared the necessary tactics that we will use."

You stand still, together with the other survey corps, as you listen to every words that comes out of Commander Smith.

You can't deny the fact that you are afraid with this future mission. It feels so wrong, it feels like something cruel will happen—

"(Y/N)," Commander Smith called your name as you look back on him with a firm expression.

"Yes, Commander?"

"Lead the third group." He stated formally. You nodded and tried to sound as calm as possible. You want to hide your shaky voice, which is shaky primarily because of Erwin's sexiness.

"Yes, Commander."

Erwin averted his gaze to continue tackling the mission plan but there are times when he occasionally look at you and smile a little which gives butterflies in your heart.

After the meeting, you went closer to Erwin to talk about something related to the mission.

"Commander," You stated formally. You locked your gazes with Erwin and you can feel a tingling sensation in your spine as you stare at his eyes.

"Baby," Erwin whispered in a low tone so that no one will hear it and it makes you blush.

"Commander." You repeated, looking at Erwin with a glaring eye to make him stop flirting with you for a moment and that makes Erwin smile.

"Yes, (Y/N), is there a matter?" He replied with his small smiles.

"The next mission will be dangerous. Please tell me that you're not planning to come in that mission." You stated humbly.

Erwin's smile turns into an impassive expression as he stares in your eyes as if he's trying to make you hear the words that will come out of his mouth.

"I'm afraid I can't do that," He started, "I'm still your Commander, and I won't let you risk your lives without me risking mine."

You look in the ground, avoiding his eyes, as you nodded.

"I see. Please be careful, Commander. I will be there as well so I'll protect you—"

"I will do the exact same thing with you." Erwin cutted your words.

You nodded and smile. You want to hug him tight but your relationship with him is still hidden to everyone.

Erwin excused himself and starts discussing something with Captain Levi Ackerman so you decided to go outside to give them privacy.

You went towards the trading place where you see a lot of stuffs. Children are laughing playfully as they chase one another, not minding what lies beyond the wall. The people are trying to live their normal life, no— they're trying to forget the cruel reality that might happen once the walls are broken. Everyone might look peaceful, but deep within, they fear for something.

You sigh and continued walking as the breeze of fresh air gently touches your skin. As your gaze explores towards the surrounding, a beautiful pair of ring with a Recon Corp logo design catches your attention. You walk towards it and check what it looks like in a closer perspective. The rings are shiny and you know it will fit in you well, same as how it will fit on Erwin.

"How much for the rings, grandma?" You asked politely to the old woman vendor.

"Do you have someone that you love?" The vendor asked back while smiling a little. You nod and try to hide your smile as well, remembering how you fell in love with your Commander.

"Yes, grandma. He's actually my superior," You replied shyly.

"Is that so?" The vendor gets the pair of rings and put it in your palm, "This ring will make your love bloom. It is a symbol of undying bond, connected by an undying love."

You stared at the rings in your palm for a moment before you glance back at the old woman, "It looks fascinating," You whispered.

The old woman smiled once more as the wrinkles in her face tightened.

"You see," She started in a dreamy tone, "My husband is a professor. He fights for what is right. He's intelligent and that's what makes me love him even more. He crafted these rings for the both of us. This is our ring."

Your eyes widened as your mouth parted, "Oh. I-I'm sorry, grandma. I didn't mean to ask for the pri—"

"No, dear." She chuckled softly, "My husband is missing. He went missing one day for some unknown reasons. He has this theory about how the titans and civilization beyond the walls existed, but he wasn't able to prove it. He just disappeared— and I know, he's no longer in this world."

You can feel the sadness in the woman's tone as she chuckle once again trying her best to hide it as much as possible.

"I'm sorry to hear about that, Grandma." You whispered.

The woman smiles and look in your eyes, "Keep the rings. It will bond you to the person who you love the most."

You look at her with concern and confusion, "But what about you?"

"I'm old and I want to give these rings to someone whom I know will value it."

"Thank you, grandma, but how did you know that I'll value it?"

"Please take care of him." The woman whispered as she turn around and starts walking away.

You stare in awe as you tried to understand what she means. Take care of him? Who? But upon seeing the pair of rings in your hand that bonds an undying love, a smile plastered on your face.

You want to give the other ring to Erwin.

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