Some Say (Jean Kirstein X Reader)

Chapter Nine

Sasha is sitting outside my room when I return. She leaps from her spot grabbing me by the arm and pulling me down the hallway before I can even ask what's happening. The next thing I know I'm being shoved into her room where Krista, Ymir, and Mikasa sit.

"What's going on?" I ask.

"Why Jean?" Ymir asks bluntly.

Sasha groans as she throws herself on the bed. "Ymir, we were meant to ease into that question."

I lean against the wall with my arms crossed. I raise an eyebrow. "Was I dragged into here just to be questioned about Jean?"

"Pretty much," Ymir states. "None of this was my idea, Krista and Sasha are the ones wanting to know."

"Where does that leave you, Mikasa?" I ask.

"The boys have done the same to Jean so I thought I would join in with the girls." She answers. "Also I want to know why as well."

I turn and head for the door. "I need to sleep since Hanji is calling for another early morning training. I would at least like some sleep."

"The old you would've," Sasha grumbles.

Pausing, looking back over my shoulder at her. "Come again."

"The old you would've." Krista pipes up.

I sigh. They've got me now. I shuffle over to the bed and make myself at home. Nothing like a bit of peer pressure. "What do you want to know?"

"Why Jean?" Ymir asks again.

"Why not Jean?" I question back.

"He's annoying and he kind of looks like a horse," Ymir says.

"Blunt and straight to the point." I yawn. "I don't think he looks like a horse for starters."

"That's one person." Ymir laughs. "But honestly what is it?"

I smile as I think about him. "His smile, the way he hands back whatever I or anyone deals to him, especially Eren. His natural leadership."

"Gross." Ymir comments.

Krista punches her softly. "Don't be mean, I think they are cute together. I've seen how he looks at her."

"With those big eyes when you're not looking," Sasha says.

"I've never noticed that before."

"He fell hard for you, I remember he was talking to Connie and Marco about it one day," Sasha says.

"Marco knew everything and had been trying to set us up. I guess life had other plans for him though..."

Mikasa places a hand on my shoulder. "I'm sure Marco would be happy for you two."

I nod and give her a small smile. "I guess in the end, he really did bring us together." I can feel the tears brimming on the edge of my eyes. "I really need to get to bed but this was kind of fun. Something different from training and fighting."

I get up and Sasha loops her arm around my shoulders pulling me close to her. "Next time we can raid the kitchen with the boys. How does that sound?"

I smirk. "I know where the key is."

Her eyes glitter. "You're amazing."

I slip away from her. "Thank you and we will have to devise a plan for that. I need to keep the Captains and the commander on their toes. See you guys in the morning."

The hallway is pitch black and I have to feel my way back to my room. A hand grabs my arm and I nearly jump out of my skin.

"Sorry (y/n), it's Jean." He whispers to me.