It's not a question, but Reiner is still surprised to hear Eren voice that observation. Was it something Eren didn't realize before? Was Reiner's future-self too busy to spend much time with Gabi or talk about her? (Would Eren even know about that?)
But no, that can't be right. Maybe that future-self didn't discuss Gabi for her own safety. Hell, if everyone here hadn't already known about Gabi, Reiner might have pretended they weren't related purely for her safety. Instead, here he is, trying to forge a non-aggression agreement for her sake. Trying to be Reiner, not Marcel.
"Of course I do," Reiner says mildly, leaving it at that. He loves Gabi unconditionally—even when she confuses and worries him.
Then Eren pulls a yellow konpeito from his bowl. Reiner's thoughts instantly change course, eyes snapping to Eren's lips just as that little smirk appears. The smirk that makes Reiner want to win, leaving Eren unable to do anything but cling to him and moan.
Reiner hums, his lips curling into a smirk of his own as he considers his options, eyes rising to meet Eren's gaze. He could dare Eren to do all kinds of things. He could even make it something in the future—a dare that begins with, "The next time I'm inside you…"
But Reiner is a little too impatient for that. And he can think of one thing he's wanted to do but hasn't found it in himself to ask for just yet.
He steps forward, free hand rising to Eren's chin, thumb and forefinger tilting it slightly up. Then he leans in to kiss Eren, slowly and deliberately, tasting those wonderful, maddening lips. He could linger there for hours, but he has another plan in mind.
Gently, he tilts Eren's head to the side, lips dropping to the side of Eren's neck. Without speaking, he kisses the skin just beneath Eren's ear. Then he nips. Then he sucks, clearly intending to leave a mark.
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But no, that can't be right. Maybe that future-self didn't discuss Gabi for her own safety. Hell, if everyone here hadn't already known about Gabi, Reiner might have pretended they weren't related purely for her safety. Instead, here he is, trying to forge a non-aggression agreement for her sake. Trying to be Reiner, not Marcel.
"Of course I do," Reiner says mildly, leaving it at that. He loves Gabi unconditionally—even when she confuses and worries him.
Then Eren pulls a yellow konpeito from his bowl. Reiner's thoughts instantly change course, eyes snapping to Eren's lips just as that little smirk appears. The smirk that makes Reiner want to win, leaving Eren unable to do anything but cling to him and moan.
Reiner hums, his lips curling into a smirk of his own as he considers his options, eyes rising to meet Eren's gaze. He could dare Eren to do all kinds of things. He could even make it something in the future—a dare that begins with, "The next time I'm inside you…"
But Reiner is a little too impatient for that. And he can think of one thing he's wanted to do but hasn't found it in himself to ask for just yet.
He steps forward, free hand rising to Eren's chin, thumb and forefinger tilting it slightly up. Then he leans in to kiss Eren, slowly and deliberately, tasting those wonderful, maddening lips. He could linger there for hours, but he has another plan in mind.
Gently, he tilts Eren's head to the side, lips dropping to the side of Eren's neck. Without speaking, he kisses the skin just beneath Eren's ear. Then he nips. Then he sucks, clearly intending to leave a mark.