[Ah yep, that sure is an emotional roller coaster he picks up when he mentions it was his first time. Maybe he should've left that tidbit out, but there was no point in denying it either.

Those words...clumsy as they may be, have more of an impact than any of the sex he's had this past week. It's so...pure, and meaningful. So much so, that he feels a tiny drop of worry. Because he knows...the feeling is mutual. In fact, it made him happy to hear it. He liked Eren too. He liked him a lot. Which was a scary prospect when he was so determined to find his way home.

An idle thought warns him that this was dangerous. One day he has to go home and he already knows how much losing someone he cares for hurts. But...it's not a thought he can bring himself to act on. Loss hurts, but the past few weeks have shown him how much loneliness can hurt too. Being with Eren...it was easier to deal with that pain.

So instead of pulling away, he finds himself admitting to it.]

I....I like you. And I'd like to know you more too.

[His own cheeks are red when he says it. There's enough sentiment in the bond to know that he means it. ]

And...And I'd be happy to help you through your heat again. I'll work on getting used to the Bond so it doesn't become so...overwhelming again.