Clumsy (y/n)! Erwin x Reader

Chapter 12

At about 5 in the morning, the power cut off and the bedroom was so cold.
(Y/n) was half asleep because of the cold. She didn't realize that she wasn't in her bed.
She kept tossing and turning until she was warm enough to sleep again.

The thing is, she became warm enough because she was practically sleeping in Erwin's arms. So when she woke up when his alarm rang, she found that her head was buried in his chest, her whole body was in his embrace. She didn't know what to do, he would wake up any moment now. And to make things worse, well.. he's a man, and it's morning.. sooo.. let's just say that the thing poking her stomach wasn't his flashlight!
He started to wake up and (y/n) held her breath.
He opened his eyes to find (y/n) sleeping like one of his cats in arms. He didn't know when that happened. He reached for the alarm to shut it and got up to get ready for work.
(Y/n) missed him and his warmth the second he left her.

Erwin was taking a hot shower and thinking about (y/n) and the things that happened the last 2 days. Seeing her with Zeke was hurting him, he didn't exactly know why, he didn't think his feelings for her were that strong. Since Mary, Erwin was too good at hiding his feelings, even from himself. But seeing Zeke hurting and threatening (y/n) like that was killing him, he would do anything to protect her. He wished she could sleep next to him everyday like last night to make sure she's ok. But at the same time, he wasn't sure if (y/n) still has feelings for him. After all, that was months ago and she dated someone else. He didn't want to be pushing, or worse, using his help for her to make her do something she doesn't want to.

He finished his shower and went to his bathroom, it was empty.
"(Y/N)?" He called her loudly.
"I'm in the kitchen." she replied.
He told himself he must be calmer than that.
He wore a simple outfit, a maroon pullover and black pants.

On the other hand, (y/n) was preparing coffee for both of them. She didn't want to stay in his bedroom. She was lost in her thoughts until Erwin called her. 'He must've wondered where I went'.
She went to the bathroom while he was getting dressed. Washed her face and applied her day cream. Then she dressed in the same outfit as yesterday expected for the pullover, she wore the white one she got with her.
Since she woke up she couldn't stop about Erwin's attitude towards her. She still loves him. She reached a conclusion that she can never stop loving him. Yes, she can move on and so, but he would always be at the back of her heart and mind. She didn't want to do something stupid again. She had been very clumsy with her actions and feelings around him so many times.

She got out of the bathroom and went to the kitchen to find him there drinking the coffee while the cats were eating their breakfast.
"It's good, thank you"
"You're welcome" she replied, then cleared her throat and started to drink her coffee. "The power cut off in the morning." she said.
"I didn't notice." he replied.
"In case you're wondering. I was so cold, that's why.. you know.."
"That's why you used me as a big hot-water bag?" He said with a smile.
"Yes, exactly." she said and laughed. "It wasn't intentional though"
"I don't mind it" he said and took the last sip of coffee.
"Great" she said, relieved as if she was a kid hiding a thing from her parents.
"Let's go then?"
She nodded.

Another silent ride.
Once they entered the office, Nanaba said: "So you won't show up unless Erwin gets you?" She was just kidding with her but (y/n) was so distracted and replied with a nervous laughter.

In Erwin's office, he called for Hange.
"What is it?" She said.
"Can you give me the phone number of (y/n)'s sister?"
"Why now? You couldn't get (y/n) so you're going for her sister?"
Erwin rolled his eyes.
"What the hell are you saying? I just want to call her to come and take (y/n) with her."
"Why?"
"Why do you have to know?"
"To give you the number"
He sighed.
"Fine, (y/n) left Zeke, and he's threatening her. So I want to make sure that she's safe with someone we trust"
"Wow! When the hell did that happen?"
"During the last two days. Can I have her number now?"
"Wait I'll call her myself"
"Don't tell her what happened, I don't know if (y/n) wants to share."
"Why did she share with you?"
"She didn't, I was there."
"Wow, why were y.."
"Hange! Enough with your curiosity. Call her"
"Fine!"

Hange called Nifa and told her to come and take (y/n) as Erwin asked. Hange just told Nifa that (y/n) was just stubborn to ask for help, but she's tired and her broken leg isn't helping.

After 2 hours Nifa arrived and (y/n) was confused.
"Hange called me to come and get you"
"Why?" (Y/n)'s confusion increased.
"Because you won't ask for help yourself"
"Mmmm, fine I'll be ready in a minute"
(Y/n) got up and went to Erwin's office and knocked.
"Come in." he called.
"Hey, merry Christmas" she greeted.
"Merry Christmas." He smiled at her.
"I'm leaving now with Nifa, my sister." she told him.
"Enjoy your vacation then"
"You too." She said, looking at him.
"You told Hange, right?" (Y/n) asked after a while of silence.
"Told her what?"
"Come on, Erwin"
He sighed.
"You gave me no choice." He said, shrugging.
"Why?"
"Why what?"
"Why are you doing all of that for me?"
"Because you can't take care of yourself"
"Still, why do you bother yourself?"
He looked her in the eyes for a second.
"I don't know."
She was silent for another second.
"Thank you, Erwin. Goodbye."
He just nodded.

Nifa then took (y/n) directly to their family's house.
'I really need this vacation, and to be away from Zeke. And most importantly, to be away from Erwin.' (y/n) thought on her way home.

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The days passed by. (Y/n) removed the plaster cast and was able to move freely at last.
She enjoyed her time with her family. Nifa asked her about Zeke and she told her they weren't dating anymore, but she didn't say the reason, and Nifa didn't push her.
Two weeks passed, and a new year started.

Erwin spent his vacation with his father as usual, he took his cats with him of course.
"You seem quite taken. Nothing unusual though" his father told him.
"Work and stuff, you know"
"Don't lie to your old man, Erwin"
"Don't worry, dad. I'm fine."
"I can see you're not. But no pressure."
"Thanks. How's school and work?"
"Nothing new."
"Didn't find a cute teacher yet?" Erwin said, mocking his father.
"Haha. They're hitting on me all the time."
"Oooh, got to tell me your tips and tricks then"
"We're Smiths, it's natural in our blood."
"Really? Then I'm not your son then." Erwin said, laughing.
"You're telling me that you, Erwin, who's good looking and smart, the ladies don't kill each other for you?"
"What exactly do you think I'm doing at Trost, Dad?" He said, raising his hands to defend himself.
"Living your life as you should be. You're 30 now, don't want to give me a little gift?"
"What gift?"
"A grandchild." his father said, innocently.
"Dad, you're still 50. Don't play that with me" Erwin said, faking annoyance.
"When was the last time you had a date?"
"We're not doing this"
"I bit it was a year ago."
"Couple of months. It didn't work."
"Why?"
"Because."
"Are you still in touch?"
"Kind of." Erwin said, shrugging.
"You like her?"
"Maybe." Erwin was looking at the ground now and his father was looking at him trying to read his mind to figure out what was wrong with his son.
"She doesn't like you?"
"I don't know."
"Ask her"
"It's not that simple, dad"
"You'll never know then." His father said and left Erwin alone with his thoughts.

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