As Zeke walks out of the cell and tells Levi to get you bathed, fed and presentable, the frown on his face does not escape you as he unlocks your collar.

You don 't look at him. You 're too tired to face the dark eyes.

He helps you on your feet but you collapse. He easily catches you and lifts you up.

You lean your head on his shoulder and as much as you welcome his closeness, it 's a little upsetting as well. It reminds you of that day too much.

'Are you sure? '

You weren 't expecting for him to speak up. You perk your head from his shoulder and give him a long look.

He looks uncharacteristically grim.

'About what? '

'About this. '

You chuckle a little. You know the possessiveness is still there and while his chip prevents him from acting out, he 's not happy about this.

'I will fare fine. '

'But you could get hurt, I 'm worried- '