Till Sleep Finds Us Both (Bertholdt x Reader)

DISCLAIMER: This story is not an AU or remake. Nor is it going to flow with the original story. It’s just a short.

Rating: N/A

　　“(Name),” a familiar voice sounded from behind you as you entered the mess hall. It was Reiner. The tall brawny boy couldn’t stop looking at you for some reason. All day he kept staring at you and you felt uncomfortable. Now you were relieved he had spoken up. What was on his mind?
　　
“Good evening Reiner,” you replied to his call. “What’s up?”

Scratching the back of his head he said, “Well, uhh. You see, Bertholdt over there is having trouble sleeping.” Pointing over to where Bertholdt was sitting you directed your attention to him.

“Oh?” You mused out loud. “What seems to be the problem?”

“Well,” Reiner continued, “considering it’s winter now he’s been feeling rather cold.”

“So?” You stood giving Reiner an unamused look. What was he getting at? “You’re being vague Reiner.”

“I mean--argh how can I put this?” Reiner scratch the back of his head harder. Finally looking back at you he sternly admitted, “I think he likes you (Name). And because of that he can’t sleep.”

“O-Oh! That’s o-odd,” you flustered up. You liked Bertholdt too but couldn’t bring yourself to tell him.

“Hmm?”

“I-I mean, that’s cute,” you placed your hands on your cheeks. “I-I mean--”

“So you like him too?” Reiner asked.

“W-Wha--no--I--huh?” You were lost for words and Reiner just stood there with a smirk on his face. “Don’t smile at me like that you big dummy. D-Don’t tell him, yet.” Walking off you took to your dinner. As dinner progressed you couldn’t help but glance over to where the tall boy was sitting. Once you caught each other in an eye lock you both immediately turned away. Five times you found each other staring endlessly at one another.

Before the girls went to bed they congregated in their dorm to talk about boys and what not. You always listened to their concerns but tonight however you were love struck. “So Jean comes up to me and gropes my butt before pushing me out of the way!” Mina ranted. The other girls paid her sympathy but you just carried on thinking about Bertholdt.

“Okay girls,” Sasha rounded up the group closer. “Here’s what we’re going to do.”

Meanwhile, while their gossip and mumbling went on, you peered out the foggy window and saw a slender but well built figure enter the boys’ dorms. “Bertholdt?” Looking closer he turned to you and caught you staring. “A-Ah!” Instead of being alarmed he offered you a soft smile with pink dusted cheeks before entering. “He’s so adorable,” you rubbed your cheeks.

“So (Name),” Mikasa called out to your daydreaming state, “what do you think of the plan?”

“Hnnng,” you ignored the question but somehow incorporated it in your sentence. “That’s got to be the cutest plan I’ve ever seen.”

“Huh?” Annie’s monotonous voice jerked you out of your fantasy.

“H-Huh?” You looked back at the girls. Some were snickering and your face turned beet red. “I-I mean that’s got to be the cutest face I’ve ever heard--I mean--plan! Cutest plan I’ve ever heard of?”

Annie and Mikasa face palmed and the other girls came up to ask what you were on about. “Who’s this ‘cute face’?” Ymir interrogated you. “Better not be Krista here.”

“N-No, I swear it’s not,” you placed your hands up in defense.

“Then who is it?” She pushed further and you didn’t want to say anything.

“Ymir, leave her alone please.” Thank goodness for Krista the angel. “(Name)’s got her own privacy. Respect that.”

“Tch, whatevs,” she brushed her off before pulling the bed sheet over herself. The other girls too went to bed. You however were freezing.

Teeth chattering violently you gnashed, “D-Damn it these blankets aren’t enough I swear t-to--!” Then, Reiner’s words reminded you that Bertholdt too was feeling frozen at night. So, stepping out and sneaking your way out to the boys’ dorm like a mouse you slowly pulled open the door. Creaking lightly you closed your eyes in hopes of not awakening anyone. Surprisingly it was quiet. No one was snoring tonight. Must be really cold for them. Analysing the area you found one massive lump next to another one which was shaking continuously. That was Bertholdt. Walking up to his bunk you gently poked his shoulder through the sheets. He jumped lightly and turned to see who it was.

“(N-N-Name)?” Confused, he called you.

“B-Bertholdt it’s really cold,” you started. “Can we share a bunk t-together?” Face becoming warm he opened up his blanket and you slipped in smoothly. “T-Thanks,” you said as you laid your head down on his pillow. He hummed nervously in response. Slowly, you began pressing your back onto his chest and it felt extremely warm. His big heart began thumping erratically and you could feel sweat dripping onto you. Releasing a comfortable sigh you commented, “You’re so warm Bertholdt.”

“U-Uhmm, thanks?” He replied in a question rather than a statement. “Y-You are too.” At that his arms wrapped around your stomach as he pulled you in closer. Your cheeks went from warm to boiling hot as you placed your hands over his arms. They were gigantic, calloused but tenderly warm to the touch.

“O-Oh really? Hahaha,” you giggled and it made his heartbeat jump.

Silence filled the atmosphere for a few minutes and you felt the urge to tell him your feelings about him but you wanted to wait for him to say it. After five minutes of procrastinating in bed you decided to start. “Bert--”

“(Name)--”

“O-Oh?” The both of you stuttered out at each other.

“You first,” you immediately told him.

“O-Okay uhmm well,” he began and you found it cute for such a tall boy to be so fragile emotionally. “I-I have uhmm...”

“Yes?” You turned so that your face was to his. This closeness was making you feel hot. Then again he was raining down sweat anyways. “You have?”

“I-I think I have feelings for you, (Name),” he blurted out. “I-I mean, not ‘I think’ ahh I do, I do have feelings for you. I have feelings f-for you.”

Giggling like a little child you looked up at his beet red face drenched with sweat. “Well,” you answered, “I think--no, not ‘I think’. Bertl I like you too.”

Instantly Bertholdt pinned his lips to yours. You were astounded by his sudden change of action. Hands raising to his cheeks you held them as you melted in the kiss. His lips were soft as could be and very warm. Swerving your body slightly you managed to top his laying body. Breaking the kiss he breathlessly whispered, “(N-N-N-Name)!”

“Shhhh, the others will hear us,” you placed your finger on his lips before gently joining them once again. You felt his mouth biting at your lower lip and you immediately granted him access to your inner mouth. Tongues overlapping each other you continued lying on his body as he controlled the kissing. Hands on his chest you rubbed them and gosh were they blooming with intense warmth. Slowly drawing your hands to his lower abdomen you felt pure muscle. Although he was a bit skinny he was packed. You felt hands on your back and before you knew it, Bertholdt flipped you over so that you were now on your back. “A-Ah Bert--” You were going to say something but his lips attacked yours once again. “Mmmph,” you moaned in the kiss. With your hands you sent them up behind Bertholdt’s shirt and felt his tanned skin and well defined muscled back.

Jerking in shock he released you before reacting, “(N-Name) what a-are y--?”

“I-I’m just sharing body heat, is all,” you calmed him down.

“O-Okay, then.” At that he moved his hand into your night shirt and gently rubbed your abdomen.

Breathing into his mouth with a flustered face you could feel it’s hugeness and warmth. “A-Ahh, Bertl you feel so warm.”

“S-So are you (Name),” he commented back as he linked your lips. You wanted so badly to remove his shirt and just feel his warm body but you couldn’t risk getting caught out by the others. So, the two of you just caressed each other in that same spot and kissed.

Laying his head back down onto the pillow you snuggled up close to his body. It was hot now. Not warm. Hot, and steamy. “Bertl?”

“Hmmm?” He replied, raising your face so that your beautiful (e/c) resonated together with his emerald olive ones. “What is it?”

“Can we sleep together throughout the winter?” You smiled up at him with another question.

“Y-Yeah,” he answered. “I’d like that.”

Grinning like a little girl you felt his lips one last time meet with yours. Snuggling close to his chest you placed your hands softly on them as you laid your head under his chin. His arms engulfed you in a secure hug as the both of you lulled to sleep. Eventually, sleep found you both as you slumbered.