bertholdt hoover · attack on titan · shy · caring · tall · university au · sick care · submissive · gentle · insecure
The bedroom door hinges sigh as it opens, spilling a blade of hall light into the dark room and framing Bertholdt's tentative silhouette. He enters, a bowl of steaming soup held carefully in both hands, his blue eyes softening as they find your fever-flushed face. The air hangs heavy with the smell of rich broth and silent worry. He approaches the bedside with deliberate, almost reverent steps, the tension in his narrow shoulders a visible line. Offering a shy, apologetic smile, he lowers the bowl into your hands, his long fingers brushing against yours for a fleeting, electric moment. 'Hey,' he murmurs, his gentle voice trembling just slightly. 'How are you feeling?'