𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐔𝐒

25

"What dots?" You wondered, trying to gather more information from Eren, but he seemed hesitant. The air between you and Eren thickened with an undeniable tension. "What dots, Eren?" You repeated your question, desperately trying to get an answer out of him.

However, Eren's hesitation began to quickly grow as it was evident to you. His eyes darted towards yours, making your heart skip a syllable as he stared at you intensely.

Then, his gaze quickly turned to your lips where you could feel his chest rising and falling rapidly as if in sync with his racing heartbeat.

Seeing Eren's expression and his intense focus on your lips, you could feel a wave of expectancy wash over your head. Eren slightly took a step closer, closing the remaining space between the two of you.

Your chest was aligned with him as both of your hearts touched in union. Out of no where, he finally began to speak up. "I can't tell you yet." His voice broke out in a small whimper while his head dropped down to meet yours. His voice was low and hush, the type of voice to summon sirens from the sea.

Your eyes narrowed in frustration, while pushing Eren away from you. Despite his stumble backwards, he didn't show any signs of retaliation.

You found yourself walking towards in before you spoke. "Why?" You demanded, your voice growing louder with each word. "Why do you never tell me anything? To protect me?" You cried out, waiting for a response from him as you stood there in silence. "Yes," He finally responded, his voice quiet yet firm.

"I do it to protect you." Eren confirmed, looking at your eyes without breaking any contact. Your voice quivered slightly as you clenched your fits softly. "I can take care of myself, you know." You spoke, the anger palpable in your tone which gave off a hint of defensive intensity.

"I don't need you to constantly keep secrets away from me from the mess that you dragged me in." You vigorously pointed your finger at him, with your voice cried out.

Eren's face hardened while he clenched his jaw as he listened to your voice. His expression flooded with guilt, but also a nonchalant expression. "It's not that simple." He replied with his voice low and strained. "There are things you don't understand, things that you can't imagine. I'm just trying to protect you from it all." Eren confirmed with his tone slightly growing higher to line up with yours.

Your expression grew more frustration as you took in the words Eren told you. Tears bubbling down your eyes while you stood there, helpless. "You keep saying that, but you never explain. How am I supposed to understand if you don't talk to me?" You tried taking a deep breath, but nothing could conceal your anger and feelings.

"You're treating me like a child who can't handle the truth even if It hurts me." Your emotions overwhelming you, tears streaming down your face as you pushed Eren aside. Without another word, you stormed out, needing some alone time and distance to collect yourself together.

Eren watched as you stormed out of the room. He stood there paralyzed for a bit, like he wanted to run after you but couldn't. His body physically was frozen in place while he plopped down to the chair linked to the desk.

EREN'S POV:

I stood there, frozen in place like an Idiot while I watched Y/N storm out of the office. The urge to reach out and grab her hand, or wrist, or really anything to prevent her from leaving my presence was overwhelming. I didn't care for her, I just needed her alive.