Chapter 428: Reiner - Reassurance
“I love being close to you...” I whispered teasingly into his ear.
It was the truth, though. Before Reiner could respond, I kissed the side of his cheek softly before pressing my own cheek against his.
“You’re too honest sometimes,” Reiner commented.
I laughed a little, knowing that he was only half complaining. I was sure that he was feeling lightly shy, and I couldn’t blame him. Reiner walked with me on his back deeper into the water. I wasn’t a big fan of going too deep into the sea although I could swim just fine. However, I felt very safe and reassured since I had Reiner with me. Although I knew that I had probably grown too attached and dependent on Reiner again, I just couldn’t stop clinging to him.
“Do you think I’m too clingy?” I asked before I could stop myself.
Reiner turned his head around to look at me with a mix of confusion and surprise on his face. I bit my lower lip at the slip of my tongue. Obviously, he must have found that question weird and out of place.
“Sorry...it just kind of slipped out...” I began apologizing.
“You’re fine the way you are. You don’t need to worry about anything,” Reiner replied as his eyes held mine.
His response surprised me, and I didn’t doubt that he meant it. However, I wasn’t sure if it was truly fine for me to be the way that I am. Can I really live a life while being so shielded and dependent on Reiner?