(Elif's Narration)
My steps were slow and controlled, but my heart was pounding wildly. Eren's shadow still loomed over me, his orders still unnerving. Hatred and survival instincts clashed within me.
"I can do this myself!" I whispered. But his gaze… those sharp, cold, and decisive gazes seemed to drown out my every word. His presence was both frightening and involuntary, arousing curiosity.
Suddenly, the enemies attacked from around the corner. I crouched reflexively, but Eren… swiftly stepped in front of me and neutralized the enemy with one swift move. My anger was still lingering within me, but now, instead of directing it at him, I had to survive.
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(Eren's Narration)
Elif's anger was still palpable. She hated my orders, but she had to obey them for her survival. As I took out the enemies one by one, the determination to protect her rose within me.
But my eyes were on her; I could see the anger and resistance in her eyes. Normally, no one would oppose me, but Elif… she was both fragile and strong, filled with both fear and defiance.
With every move, I was both protecting her and inadvertently escalating the tension between us. This only further intensified the hatred and conflict between us.
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(Elif's Narration)
When the enemies retreated, I was breathless. Eren was still at my side, still barking orders. Anger, fear, and curiosity… all mixed up inside me. I didn't want to trust him, but involuntarily, my life was in his hands.
"You can't be this bossy!" I thought. But at the same time, seeing his skills in dealing with enemies involuntarily captured my attention. I was torn between hatred and admiration.
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(Eren's Narration)
Once again, I pushed the enemies back. Elif was still torn between anger and fear. Her resistance was both unnerving and striking. She hated my orders, but she had to listen to them to survive.
A steadfast resolve welled up within me: I would not leave her alone. But the hatred between us… grew with every step, every glance. This hatred only deepened my resolve to protect her.
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