Some Say (Jean Kirstein X Reader)

Chapter One

The wind whips through my hair as I glide through the wreckage of Trost. Scouts down below count the deceased.

I stop on a roof and gaze over the district. Who would've guessed this would have happened again. Those two titans showing their ugly faces. Did they not do enough last time?

...

I scramble out from underneath a broken down building, my trembling fingers unhook gear from a deceased survey corps soldier. Titans grow closer to me as I fight for my survival.

I am alone.

Parents eaten by titans.

City evacuated.

Leaving a child behind to fend for herself.

...

Jean catches my attention, waving me down to his spot on the street. I drop down and approach him.

He has a grave look on his face. "I hate doing this..." he pulls down the mask. "I found Marco."

My face falls, the lump in my throat is already forming. "Please tell me he's okay. He's in the infirmary right?"

He shakes his head. "He didn't make it. No one saw what happened."

I squeeze my eyes shut trying to fight back the tears. Sucking in a deep breath, I open my eyes and look over at Jean. His eyes hold the same sadness.

Life was easier when it was just me when the only person I had to look out for and care for was myself. Since coming here, I've made friends with people I would now consider family. It kills me inside to know that they can be taken away in an instant. Especially a person like Marco, who had a heart of gold.

Jean puts a comforting arm around my shoulders and I lean into him a little. As much as we butt heads, I enjoy his company, and how he makes me feel.

Marco was our friend, he introduced Jean to me after our first day. He brought us together and now here we stand without him.

...

Marco grabs me by the arm, dragging me over to a table with a guy sitting by himself. His haircut is a little strange but it suits him. Forcing me down onto the bench across from the guy Marco gives us a huge grin.

"(y/n), this is Jean Kirstein. Jean, this is (y/n)." He introduces us.

Jean and I share an uncomfortable look before I hold my hand out across the table to him. His cheeks flush pink a little but he takes my hand, shaking it tightly.

"Nice to meet you, Jean," I say with a small smile.

"Likewise." He answers looking away from me.

Marco nudges him hard in the side. "Be nice. (y/n) here wants to join the Survey Corps."

Jean's head snaps back in my direction. "Are you mentally deficient?"

My face drops and I look at him like he's stupid. "Sorry, do you not want to fight for humanity?" I question back.

"I can do that without getting my ass eaten by a titan." He sneers.

I cross my arms over my chest and smirk at him. "That will be the only thing that will eat your ass."

His mouth drops open and he doesn't know how to respond to that. Marco winks at me before trying to soothe the situation.