The Heart of Humanity

Chapter 16: A Night to Remember

Erwin wandered back from the bar alone, having left Levi to stew in his annoyance rather than argue. Erwin knew that Levi couldn't be certain that he and Eva were an item, but that didn't stop him from having suspicions. It was enough that Levi had little issue in facing Eva's wrath to drag her out of any moment they had alone. It was beginning to get overbearing and Erwin thought he might speak with Eva to go ahead and tell Levi directly.

"Erwin!" He slowed, turning at the voice knowing it belonged to Eva. Erwin was surprised, usually, she had trouble getting away from Levi after he found them together. Although, this time had been louder than most incidents. He was about to reply but was once again caught off guard as Eva caught his collar and pulled him to her height to press her lips against his. Any thoughts of Levi flew out the window.

"E-Eva, what are-" Erwin had trouble getting words out as Eva kissed him. She was usually more forward than he was, but this felt intense - even for Eva. Yet he had trouble stopping her, even more so when she jumped up. Instinct had him catching her thighs as she wrapped her legs around his waist. Erwin's mind was spinning, each kiss left fire on his skin, and it was her gasp when her back hit one of the barrack cabin walls that brought him back to himself.

"Eva, Eva wait" Erwin breathed. He caught her hands, stopping them at his shirt buttons as he balanced her against the wall. Eva met his gaze, those stunning grey eyes staring into his and a tint of blush crossing her cheeks as she steadied her breath.

"What is happening?"

"You don't like it?" She countered. How could he say no? She would know he was lying. It was all over his face, in his stance - how he pressed her against the wall. Yet he saw the waver in her eyes, the doubt blooming in her mind as she set her hands back.

"S-Sorry, I don't know what." Erwin caught her thigh when she tried to step down. He claimed her lips again and pressed her tighter against the wall, enjoying how well her body fit against his. Erwin was a reserved man, but when it came to Eva it was so easy to get lost in her - in this. This was hunger finally satiated, it was aggressive and needy. It was the thoughts he only indulged in late at night alone in his room. As much as he told himself to stop, to slow down each gasp and whimper that left those lips he so craved made that voice quieter, and quieter.

"E-Erwin," Eva gasping his name made him slow. He peppered kisses up her neck and could hear her heart pounding in her chest.

"I-I thought you wanted to stop," She reminded as he leaned his forehead to hers. There was excitement in her eyes, anticipation that had built up for months as he bent to her ear.

"All I want is you," He breathed. Eva quivered under his grasp and Erwin covered her mouth when he heard steps approaching. He felt her breath against his hand - a soundless whimper as he continued to trail kisses down her jaw and neck. Eva heard them too, panic mixed with the heat pooling in her stomach and she almost bit his hand to get him to stop. The steps passed, and he lowered his hand giving her a knowing smirk as she met his gaze.

"Erwin."

"Sir?" He offered, and she felt the heat return to her face. 

"Seriously?"

"Only if you're comfortable with it," He replied, finally releasing her legs and taking her hand.

"But not here." Eva was trying to quiet her heart, she felt embarrassed by how much enthusiasm she showed. Hange always managed to talk her into anything, and they didn't always end as well as this. Erwin reached his office - he had never opened the door so quickly. He pulled her in, and Eva laughed as she stumbled. He made sure to lock the door to his office, and turned to find that Eva had already entered his bedroom.