Worth The Risk ~ Mike x Shy!Reader
Requested by Anonymous, who wrote: Ā Canāt believe I havenāt found your stories before! Theyāre so sweet! Could I request a possible p2 to opportunity of Mike x shy!reader?
A/N: You want a sequel? You got one. Hope you like it, Anonymous.
Itās been about two weeks since you joined Mikeās squad.
So far, youāve been getting along with everyone, as if you became a part of their family. Youāve even found yourself close to Nanaba, and you would confide in her whenever you wanted to talk to someone. You were still shy, but you were learning to be a bit more confident.
Though Mike wasnāt kidding when he said that he and his squad takes their duties and training seriously. The first few days, they usually end with your body being exhausted and your muscles sore. Thankfully, youāve managed to adjust overtime. You were learning how to keep up with your squad mates, and also learned how to work with him and the others when it comes to team attacks against Titans. At first, you kept getting distracted on how incredible they fight and train. But thanks to Mike, youāve learned to stay focused on your objective.
Mike still has feelings for you, and he could tell yours havenāt changed as well. Over these last two weeks, however, his feelings for you have grown. Youāve learned and trained under his watch, and heās shown how youāve been improving your skills and cooperation. How your quick thinking would help get you out of deadly situations. You would even go out of your way to help your new squad mates. He couldnāt be even more impressed with your efforts and job as a soldier. He still finds you adorable, and would hold back his laugh whenever you were flustered or blushing.
Itās the week before the next Expedition. It was time for you and him to have that talk.
Mike placed a bottle of scotch and a couple of glass cups on the coffee table, sitting down on the couch. He took off his jacket and placed it behind him before leaning back. Earlier, he sent Nanaba to summon you to his office, and he wanted it to be as casual as possible. Mike took a sniff of the air, the scented candle on his deck filling the office with lavender.
A couple minutes later, you heard a knock on the door.
āName and business?ā Mike asked aloud, so that the person on the other side of the door could hear him.
ā(Y/N) (L/N). Nanaba said you wanted to see me.ā
Mikeās breath hitched when you walked into his office, closing the door behind you. You looked and saw him leaning against the couch, his jacket hung behind him. You couldnāt help but to blush a bit, seeing a bit of the outlines of his muscles through his shirt. Mike smirked a little at your reaction.
āLock the door and come here,ā he ordered.
You nodded, making sure the door was locked. You made your way over to Mike, sitting down on the couch next to him.
āYou can take off your jacket if youād like,ā said Mike.
You slipped your jacket off of you and set it to your side of the couch. Mike took the bottle of scotch and poured some to two of the glass cups. He then handed one to you and you took it.
āThanks,ā you said. āI really needed a drink right now.ā
You took a big sip as Mike took his cup, saying in a amused tone of voice, āSomeone as shy as you having a thing for alcohol. Thatās a first.ā
Your throat slightly burned from the taste, but you didnāt mind. You werenāt much of an alcoholic, but only on certain days when youāre stressed or after a rare successful Expedition. Mike already finished his cup before setting it down on the coffee table, turning his head to pay attention to you.
āRemember months ago, when I offered you a position in my squad?ā he asked. āWhen I told you that there was another reason aside from your experiences in skill and combat?ā
You nodded, feeling a bit worried.
āRelax, itās nothing bad,ā Mike said, leaning back against the couch. āI wasnāt sure how to tell you back then. But the more time weāve been spending time together, the more Iāve seen you improve, Iād figure now would be the best time to tell you. Especially since the Expedition is next week.ā
Youāve finished your glass, setting it down on the coffee table.
āTell me what?ā you asked.
Mike lets out a sigh, and to your shock, he wraps an arm around you from behind, his hand clutching onto your shoulder. You felt your cheeks heat up, and you were fighting the urge to gush about the way he was touching you. He looked deeply into your eyes.
āItās not easy for me to say, butā¦ā he started to explain. āIā¦I like you. I have after a couple of years of you being here.ā
āY-you like me?ā you asked. āYou mean, as a friend or likeā¦like a girlfriend?ā
āThe latter,ā Mike bluntly said.
You slightly jumped in your seat, your eyes widened in shock. Mike smirked a bit, before taking a sniff and said, āI can tell that you feel the same way. Iāve known for months, now.ā
āHow did you know that?!?ā you shrieked.
āIāve noticed all the signs, plus your scent,ā Mike admitted.
You turned your head away, feeling your heart beating in your chest to the point where it might explode. You couldnāt believe what you were hearing. You werenāt sure rather to feel embarrassedā¦or excited, making you want to squeal in excitement because the man youāve had a crush on for a long time had feelings for you as well. All you could do for now was to smile, turning your head back to face him.
āSo is that one of the reasons why youāve asked me to be in your squad?ā you asked. āBecause you have a crush on me too?ā
āYeah,ā said Mike. āEven so, I donāt do favoritism, especially when I fall for one of my fellow soldiers. Iām sure youāve noticed this already.ā
āI know,ā you said with a nod. āBeing a commanding officer is of the utmost importance. Soā¦where do we go from here?ā
Mike moved his arm away, in which he placed both hands on your shoulders and slightly moved you. He looks at you with a serious look on his face.
ā(Y/N), are you aware of how dangerous being in a relationship is?ā Mike asked. āIn this regiment, every time we fight against the Titans, thereās always a great chance where we may not come back alive. We put our lives on the line to protect humanity and to take back our world from those bastards. When a soldier has a loved one, rather itād be another soldier or a civilian, and they get killed out there, their lover ends up with a broken heart. There are those who avoid having romantic relationships because of this.ā
āLike Commander Erwin, right?ā you asked, in which Mike nodded. āBut what about couples like Ymir and Christa?ā
āThey take that chance,ā Mike continued. āThey know about the dangers of it, yet they still love each other to defy those odds. Thatās why Iām bringing this up. I want to take that risk of being with you. To be close to you. To be by your side. But if you donāt want to have a relationship, then I completely understand. Itās your choice.ā
You looked down at your lap, thinking this through. You do already know about this, and itās apparent Mike knows as well. As much as you like him, would you still consider taking that risk?
After thinking this through, you turned your head back to face him, staring deeply into his grayish green eyes.
āI know,ā you said. āI know about the pros and cons of having a relationship in the Survey Corps. That, I understand. But⦠from what little time we have left in this cruel world, I think, even if itās for a little while, that we deserve to be happy. To cherish what we have. Even if one of us leaves to whatever is waiting for us next, I know itās going to hurt. I know itāll break us. Butā¦ā
You placed one of your hands atop of Mikeās, clutching onto it.
āAt least we would actually feel loved,ā you continued. āThat we would be there for each other with no regrets. Thatāsā¦thatās why Iām willing to be with you. To at least give us a shot.ā
Mike listened intently from what you were saying, and everything youāve described makes sense. In this cruel, yet beautiful world, you need to find what you can to make you happy, even if itās for a short time. Even if you do go outside the Walls tomorrow and get eaten by a Titan.
āAre you absolutely sure?ā Mike asked.
You nodded, saying, āYes.ā
Mike gave you a smile, moving his arms to where he wraps them around you, pulling you close to him. You returned the hug by wrapping your arms around his torso, leaning your head against his chest. You felt Mike moving his hand behind your head, his fingers taking hold of your hair.
You had to admit, it actually feels nice. With Mikeās arms around you, you felt safe, secured, warm, and loved. Something you hadnāt experienced in a long time. You couldnāt help but to grin. You were so happy that you got to be with Mike. And Mike was the same. He finally gets to hold you in his arms, and he has no intention of letting you go anytime soon. For once, he was glad to take a risk.
After a while, Mike pulled you to have you sit on his lap, your legs on both sides of his waist. Though you donāt seem to mind one bit. The two of you looked at each other, and you couldnāt help but to give out a small laugh. Mike smiled in response, moving his hand to trace your jawline before cupping your cheek. You took this opportunity to place a hand atop of hisā, moving your head to place a kiss on his palm. Mike lets out a low chuckle at feeling your soft lips, caressing your face.
ā(Y/N), may I kiss you?ā he asked.
You turned your head to face him, whispering, āOkay.ā
Mike moved his hand away and you leaned against him. Your eyes closed, and sure enough, your lips met. You felt Mikeās facial hair softly scratching against your upper lip and chin, making you giggle a little as you move your arms to where you wrap them around his neck. Mike softly bit down on your bottom lip, asking for your permission. You were blushing, but nonetheless, you opened your lips. Mike angled his head to where he slipped his tongue into your mouth, letting out a small chuckle when he heard you moan.
As the kiss went on, you felt a sudden pull, making you tightly hold on to Mike, breathing through your nose as he explored your mouth while pushing against your tongue. To you, itās like Mike was trying to take your breath away. If that was his intent, heās doing a really good job right now.
As soon as you pulled away, you felt your face heating up. It got to the point where you were somewhat embarrassed with Mike seeing you like that, so you dug your face onto his shoulder. Mike simply smirked a little, before turning his head and taking a sniff of your hair.
āThereās no need to be embarrassed, (Y/N),ā he whispered. āBut I guess that makes you all the more adorable.ā
āOh Sina!ā you exclaimed, clutching onto your new boyfriend. āDonāt say that, please!ā
āThatās what I thought.ā
The two of your held each other for a long while, taking in the serenity of the moment. You have no idea what the future holds, but even if something happens to either of you, being together was worth the risk.