Chapter 158. Reassurance

“I love being close to you…” I whispered teasingly into his ear.

It was the truth, though. Before Reiner could respond, I kissed the side of his cheek softly before pressing my own cheek against his.

“You’re too honest sometimes,” Reiner commented.

I laughed a little, knowing that he was only half complaining. I was sure that he was feeling lightly shy, and I couldn’t blame him. Reiner walked with me on his back deeper into the water. I wasn’t a big fan of going too deep into the sea although I could swim just fine. However, I felt very safe and reassured since I had Reiner with me. Although I knew that I had probably grown too attached and dependent on Reiner again, I just couldn’t stop clinging to him.

“Do you think I’m too clingy?” I asked before I could stop myself.

Reiner turned his head around to look at me with a mix of confusion and surprise on his face. I bit my lower lip at the slip of my tongue. Obviously, he must have found that questi