Fire Emblem Awakening: Side Stories

In Love With My Best Friend?

Sometime before chapter 6. Anna (Pre-relationship)

No. This is not happening. I can't fall in love with... him?! H-he's my commander! And a prince!!! No... I can't love him...

"Hey, Anna! What are you doing?" I hear Chrom ask me from behind.

I immediately jump, and turn to him, "OH! Chrom! Sorry! Wasn't really... paying attention to the world there... I'm not really doing anything." I say.

He nods "I see. Are you alright? No one can ever surprise you like that." He asks.

I gulp. T-this is the man I've fallen for... "I-I'm fine... I just didn't get that much sleep last night!" I say.

Chrom's face fills with concern "Really? Are you sure you're feeling ok? I know it's normal for you to not get that much sleep, but you've been sleeping just fine for the past few weeks!" He touches my forehead, and I immediately feel fire ignite in my heart. My face flushes up, and I step back. "Anna?"

I frantically shake my head "N-no! I'm fine! Really! Sorry to worry you. I just need to wake up a bit and I'll be fine!" I say.

Chrom nods "I see. Well, I trust that you know how to take care of yourself. Anyways, if you want to wake up, I suggest that you go on a patrol with me! I was going to ask you anyways." He says.

I smile and nod "That sounds perfect. Let's go!" I say.

He smiles, and we begin to walk away from camp. We talk the whole time like it's any other conversation.

I shouldn't act differently around him. I'll admit, I'm terrified right now. I've never harbored feelings for someone like this before, let alone my closest friend. But... for some reason... I'm fine. Sure, I love him. But maybe that's just how fate works. I know that he doesn't desire having a relationship with anyone, and that's fine. I can only hope that maybe someday he'll love me back. And it's not like I want that to happen. The general and his tactician! That's completely unheard of! It would never work. But it wouldn't be impossible... Ok. I love him. I'm not afraid to tell myself so. If I resist, then that means I'm giving up, and my feelings will grow into fear. Maybe these newfound feelings will help me to protect him more! Maybe this is what drew me to him! I remember the spark and fire I felt when I first laid eyes on him, and when I held his hand for the first time. I guess I've always loved him and I never realized it! Ha! It's good to know now. I'll just continue to act my normal way! But maybe I'll try to reduce the physical contact we have... I don't want to give myself any false expectations. And I value our friendship more than anything in this world! He's the reason I wake up in the morning! He makes my life worth living...

Chrom... I love you...

Chrom smiles at me "Is something on your mind?" He asks.

I smile back "No. Now, what were you saying?" I ask.

We continue to walk like this for the rest of the patrol.

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Anna handled her feelings much more gracefully than you, Chrom! I hope you enjoyed, and I hope you look forward to reading more! Also, I'm going to be posting a new book later, so look out for that!!! Thank you!

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