Survivor's Tears (Levi X OC) ⚠️!TRIGGER WARNING!⚠️

15. FEELINGS

'Han-' My thoughts were cut off by a knock on the door. I forced myself to endure the pain in my abdomen, as I sat up. I pressed my lips together in an attempt to not make any sound.

"Name and business?" I asked with a soft voice. A relieved voice sounded from the door.

"Captain...it's me, Eren." I smiled and replied with a quiet 'come in'. The door opened to show the boy, huffing and puffing in exhaustion. It seemed he'd ran all the way. I looked him up and down, checking for any injury or discomfort that indicated an internal injury. When I found nothing, I spoke up.

"Good morning Eren. I'm glad you're safe." I smiled at him gently. He pondered for a while before speaking.

"Captain...it's evening." I sounded a small 'oh' and chuckled.

"How long have I been unconscious?" I asked, quietly.

"Wasn't Captain Levi here?" Eren asked me with a tilt of his head.

"He was...why do you ask?" I asked him in return. He shook his head to say 'nothing.'

"Is everything okay?" I asked with a worried tone.

"Uh... yea...just wondering where Captain Levi went...he just never left your side when you were unconscious." I smiled with glee, but bit my lips to hide it. I could feel my ears heat up as well.

"How long was I out for?" I asked him, I wanted to know just how long Levi stayed by my side.

"It's been 2 and half days. The doctor said you would only be unconscious for half a day but when you didn't wake up for so long...we were all so worried. We were scared you'd never wake up. I was so scared." I pat the chair next to me, telling him to sit there. He walked forward and sat down with his head lowered.

"Eren...I'm awake now..." He looked up with guilt. I knew exactly what he was thinking.

"Eren, I don't regret sending the squad away...even if it happened again, I would still send you away. You're like my brother...I would never have you get hurt when I can help. Please don't feel guilty..." I raked my hand through his hair to calm him down. It seemed to be working slightly.

"Don't ever think about whether the people who died would regret it. That would be insulting to their decision. Even if I was dead...live with it. No one can live forever." I spoke with absolute seriousness. I could see sadness and remorse in his eyes but he knew I was right. He nodded his head just slightly.

"You're like my sister too, Captain." He was shy and fiddled with his sleeves. I smiled sweetly at him.

"Why don't you just call me by my name when no one is around?" I asked him while ruffling his hair.

"No. I could never. That'd be disrespectful to your achievements." Eren seemed like he thought a lot for the formalities.

"Respect...since you think of me as your sister you can call me onee-san or something." I suggested with a grin. He was about to shake his head when he looked at me and gave in.

"N-Nee-chan..."He spoke shyly, making me chuckle at how cute it was.

"It's okay if you feel uncomfortable. I understand. You can just call me Captain like you always do." I reassured him. He looked up at me with hopeful eyes.

"Thank you captain. But it's okay, I just feel a bit weird saying the word since I didn't actually have older siblings. I guess I do now...thank you...nee-chan." He had a massive grin on his face. I felt my heart warm up at what he said. Seeing other families...I had always wanted a younger sibling. But every time I said that to anyone, they'd say...