--REINE--I took a cautious step closer to him, my gaze fixed on his hand."Has this happened before?" I asked softly.Eren stared down at me, his expression troubled."No."I met his gaze."Can you do it again?"He shook his head. "I didn't do it, Reine. I think it was just light or something.""Light?" I repeated incredulously. "Eren, I saw a flame.""Maybe it was a reflection.""Of what? The moon?"He didn't answer.I glanced at his hand again."Let me see.""Reine, it's nothing." He stepped back."Then you won't mind," I stated.Before he could protest, I reached for his hand and took it in mine."Ah!" I gasped, immediately letting go.His skin was warm.Far too warm.It felt as though he'd been holding his hand over a burning fire."Eren, you're burning up!" I whispered.He stared at his fingers, his face growing pale."I...""Are you feeling alright? Should I call the healer?""No!" he exclaimed.I flinched at his sudden outburst.He noticed."I'm sorry," he said quickly. "I--I
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