You are the One: Eren Jaeger x Female Reader

Chapter 10: An Unwelcome Guest

I feel the need to ask...

"Do you...want to come inside and have something warm to drink?"

"Sure."

I didn't expect him to accept so quickly. He parked his car in an empty visitor parking space in front of the building and we went inside the building, up to my apartment.

When we got to my unit, I entered the code and went inside. I took my shoes off at the entrance and said, "Make yourself comfortable. I'll be back." I went upstairs to my room to change.

Eren was completely astonished by Y/N's home. He now knew how wealthy she was, but didn't expect her home to be so spacious...but it also looked empty. He wondered if she had just moved in to this penthouse as he slowly walked around. He first went into the kitchen then the living room, then eventually went up to the large window to see the view of the city.

I returned downstairs and saw Eren looking out the window, almost mesmerized by the view. I went to the kitchen and took out some chocolate tablets that I had brought with me while on a business trip outside of the country.

I started making some hot chocolate for the both of us, while simultaneously taking out some cookies to compliment the sweet, warm beverage.

To my surprise, when everything was prepared, I turned around and noticed he was still standing in the same spot, looking outside. I grabbed 2 mugs from the cupboard, rinsed them, then poured the hot chocolate in each one. I left my mug on the small dining table and took the other to him. I approached him and said, "Here's some hot chocolate."

Since he was so distracted, he didn't notice Y/N approach and he flinched, making her spill the hot beverage on both of them, most of the hot liquid burning her left hand and getting on the wooden floor. The mug collided onto the floor, shattering into many pieces, scattering in all directions.

"Oh crap!! I'm so sorry!!"

"I-It's fine." My left hand stings so much. I looked down at the floor, seeing the mess left behind.

Before I could go get my cleaning supplies, Eren stopped me. He grabbed my right hand and hastily pulled me to the kitchen. He made me stand in front of the sink and quickly turned on the faucet.

Standing behind me, he pushed my sleeve up and rinsed my hand under cool water.

"Eren...I'm okay..."

He suddenly stopped and said, "You're not." I could feel him gently caress my burnt hand. "Since you got that phone call days ago, hell, ever since I've met you, I've known that you aren't okay." I furrowed my brows. Why does he care?

I started feeling uneasy. I moved my burnt hand away and stepped away from the sink, distancing myself from him.

"You should go home before it gets dark out."

I went up to the small closet close to the front door, looking for the cleaning supplies. Knowing there is a mess in my home bothers me.

As soon as I came back with a rag, a mop, and a small, empty bucket, Eren stood in front of me.

"Why won't you trust me?"

"I barely know you."

If anything, you can be trying to get close to me for the wrong reasons.

I took a deep breath at the thought. "I have work to do. Please leave."

He grabbed my shoulders, which startled me. I stared at him and he returned my gaze. He looked at me...as if with concern...or pity.