[Aubrey realizes, right after that slips out, that that comment could’ve gone very wrong. Because it won’t last forever of course; it can’t. They have lives to return to, other people, and where even is here, and—]

[Well. Eren doesn’t seem to think that matters, for now. It’s enough for her.]

[As they kiss again, the hand in Eren’s hair tightens, just a little, tugging. The other slides past his jawline, around his neck. A silent agreement. It’d be nice if they could stay this close.]