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After the recent battle to reclaim Eren, you constantly worry about how you're gonna fight in the next few weeks with this injury you got. I mean, you were cut pretty deep in the stomach!
Things have been hectic recently as you found out one of your dear comrades are actually traitors.. Getting Eren back from them wasn't an easy task.
And of course, of the injured included you. What a bummer, probably gonna be bedridden for a while.
You hear the door creak open and see your favorite brunette enter the room. You gaze at those hazel eyes for a brief moment before looking away.
"I've got the medical supplies", Hange says as they motion for you to turn your back to them. " Stay still so this can be less painful, okay?"
You slowly nod. Hange stiches your scars in silence while you absentmindedly play with your fingers.
The atmosphere wasn't awkward or out of place, it was just.. peaceful. Like how your relationship with Hange always felt.
You wonder if these moments can happen more. No worrying about if your gonna die the next day, no fighting, no war, just.. peace. You haven't felt this at peace for so long and wish this feeling will last.
You imagine that maybe in another life, you were at peace like this. Waking up to the beautiful sound of birds chirping, and waking up to Hange's arms around you.
Your cheeks tint pink at your thoughts and immediately shove them away. What are you doing y/n!! Thats your superior, and your a soldier. What would Hange think??
Hange wraps the bandages around your delicate body. You wince a little as Hange pulls a knot a little too tight.
"Sorry... " They mumbled an apology so soft almost like a whisper.
"Seriously.. Where do you even get a wound like this?" They continue to wrap the bandages around your waist.
"Does it matter? Its just a scar. They fade away and when you get new ones they eventually blend in with your skin.. " Hange pauses to listen.
"After a while you begin to forget them.. "
Hange ties a knot on the cloth. They seem to be done patching you up for now.
After a short while of silence, Hange speaks, "I don't think thats true." This time, it's your turn to listen to them.
"Scars represent the battles you've fought this far. Your strength and accomplishment. I don't think it's something you should treat lightly. "
You stay silent. It seemed like Hange still had more to say so you wait.
It's then you notice Hange staring at you from behind. You flushed red at the realization. As you were about to speak, Hange breathed,
"Your skin is beautiful. "
Before you have time to react, you feel a soft sensation of their lips on your back. You gasp at the action, but quickly relax as you feel Hange wrap their arms around you.
"Hange..? " You wince as Hange accidentally presses too hard on your injury.
Startled, Hange pulls back embarrased. "Ah..Sorry.. y/n.."
Hange looks ashamed as they realized what they did was very intimate. And during this time of war, there was no room for such things.
Hange was about to stand up and leave as they were done patching you up anyway, but on impulse you grabbed their wrist. "Wait! "
Hange looks back at you curiously and waits for a response. You then realize you don't even know what you were asking them to wait for. The only thing you could let out was a small.. "I... "
Hange lets out a sigh, "We should both get some rest.. Levi is probably looking for me. If you need anything.. I'll be in the room next door. " They give you a soft smile with those beautiful eyes you adore so much.
Hange subconciously presses a kiss to your forehead. Not long after they realized what they did.
"Uh.. I.. um... Sorry I really need to hit the hay now! See you tomorrow...! "
Their flustered face probably matched yours at this point as you stared bewildered at the door they just exit.
You lie back down on your bed and dig your head in your pillow with a big grin on your face.
Maybe things weren't gonna be so bad after all.