[ Maruki knows Eren could. He knows Eren does. There's no doubt in his mind that Eren hates Akira, and who else is more important to Maruki?
He doesn't hold it against Eren. He envies it, almost. His life would be quite a lot easier if he allowed himself to put his own feelings first, but he's never been that sort of person, never will be. Especially not at a time like this, when the person whose feelings he wants most to protect is hurting so badly.
His hand rests heavier against Eren's knee, thumb stroking over the fabric of his pants. ]
Because. There was never a time when I doubted that he was acting with your best interests in mind. [ What Levi thought were his best interests, at any rate. Everyone believes their own perspective to be the correct one. ] You're right, he wanted to protect you. I can't hate that.
[ And then, quieter, leaning closer against Eren's side to be heard: ]
However he and I felt about one another doesn't matter now. You're in pain. I'm here for you.
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He doesn't hold it against Eren. He envies it, almost. His life would be quite a lot easier if he allowed himself to put his own feelings first, but he's never been that sort of person, never will be. Especially not at a time like this, when the person whose feelings he wants most to protect is hurting so badly.
His hand rests heavier against Eren's knee, thumb stroking over the fabric of his pants. ]
Because. There was never a time when I doubted that he was acting with your best interests in mind. [ What Levi thought were his best interests, at any rate. Everyone believes their own perspective to be the correct one. ] You're right, he wanted to protect you. I can't hate that.
[ And then, quieter, leaning closer against Eren's side to be heard: ]
However he and I felt about one another doesn't matter now. You're in pain. I'm here for you.