Crucified -Jean X Reader

Blondie

"Don't fail me Y/N"

"Never Sir!" you proudly held your fist at your chest.

Shadis nodded his head as he let you go. As you walked towards the door, your body pivoted and walked up to Shadis. Your arms wrapped around him, giving him a deadly tight hug.

"Oh, thank you so much Shadis! You have no idea how much this means for me and Erwin"

Shadis let out a chuckled as he patted your head, he knew you acting so formal was out of your range with him. He was just waiting for the moment you'd break character and tackle him at the news.

With that you apologized and zoomed out of his office.

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You found yourself outside in the dark night. You stared up at the sky smiling, a tear glistening as it rolled down your cheek, they were tears of joy.

"Well, What's my punishment" said the monotone voice behind you.

You turned to find Levi leaning back on the wall.

"Levi, I-"

"Y/N"

Your eyes flickered over to the door that opened. Yellow light poured out as Erwin's silhouette laid on the dirt. Your eyes meet with Erwin's. You only stared at each other in silence. Levi just stood on the wall, arms crossed, annoyed that he has no clue what's going on. He wanted to know what was going on with his friends, he found it unfair to be kept in the dark.

You stood still as you continue to stare at Erwin. You felt as if this was a dream, but feeling Levi's  annoyance radiating off of him was the clue to let you know this was indeed real. Your lips turned upwards into a smile as your eyes swelled up with tears as you see Erwin starting to approach you with small slow steps.

Your feet began to slowly move towards him. Small steps turned to big steps, walking turned to running as you ran to embrace Erwin. 

"We did it" 

"We finally did it" he chuckled.

-FLASHBACK-

The young woman approached the tall boy. His hair glowed as the sun hit him, his eyes shining. Y/N had never seen such an attractive person like him before. She turned around to look at her friends who motioned her to continue. She had never done this before, usually it was them coming up to her, but this fine ass man was just too good to resist. 

He was everything she looked for. Someone with charm and intelligence. She had heard her superiors and cadets all around her speak about him, he was the most popular cadet here, famous for his strategies and theories about the world. He was none for being charming, gentlemen like, a man, no a pure saint that was blessed by a holy being.

Her hand trembled as she reached out to tap him. 

Erwin was unaware of the young woman standing behind him. He began walking backwards as he was finishing up the conversation he was having with one of his friends. As he began to turn he felt himself elbow someone hard.

Y/N immediately felt pain as she got an elbow to the face. Her hands flew to her mouth as she felt her mouth starting to fill with blood and saliva. Her eyes turned wide in horror as she looked up to find Erwin staring at her.

And there she was. Just the person he was talking about. Erwin had been discussing with his friend about trying a way to introduce himself to Y/N. He had heard about her and seen the way she acts. She was a funny, caring cadet who carried intelligence and good strength. Her looks were pleasant to Erwin and he found himself fawning over the girl. But how to even approach her and make a good first impression? We'll seem like fate had already set it up for him.

"I apologize Miss L/N. I wasn't paying attention, I should have kept my eyes averted on the direction I was heading. I am truly-"

"Ugh, Shut it Blondie. You sound like an old man" She said, not even caring about who it was anymore, she was focused on the pain she was feeling.

Erwin stood dumbfound.

Blondie? 

He's never had a nickname before and here he was with his very first one. He seemed to enjoy it, even more so since it came from Y/N. He placed his hand flat on Y/N's back as he lead her to the infirmary.

He stayed by her side even though Y/N try to shoo him away. No matter how many times she told him to leave, he remained persistent, feeling awful for injuring her.

Y/N felt embarrassed when she had to remove her hands from her mouth. A mixture of drool and blood came seeping out as it made it's way to the floor. Her mouth was busted and cut badly and she had a hard time being able to close it, allowing saliva and drool to accumulate and slip out between the deep cut on her bottom lip that split her lip into two.

As the nurse finished and headed out to fill out a form. Erwin and Y/N were left alone.

Usually, Y/N was one to strike up a conversation hating awkward silence, but she was too embarrassed to even look at him.

"So you think I talk like an old man?" asked Erwin to the pretty girl in front of him.

Her head shot up looking at him. Her lips tugged into a small smirk as she held the icepack on her freshly bruised and stitched up lip.

"Sorry Blondie, but a simple sorry would have done it. No need for such formalities. You were giving me a headache on top of the pain. Don't you think you've hurt me enough?" she said dramatically.

Erwin let out a laugh, "Your right I'm sorry...Tulip"

"Tulip?"

"Yeah it's your nickname" he said casually, trying to match her humor.

"Why the fuck would it be tulip?!" she asked, her face began to flush red. 

Maybe he was calling her after the pretty flower. Just the thought of that being the reason for the nickname made her heart swell. 

"I'll tell you if you tell me the reason for mine"

"Seriously? Jeez you've never see the haystack you carry around?" she said annoyed.

Erwin erupted into laughter at her response. She definitely was a charmer. 

"That one was a good one Tulip"

"alright spill it, why Tulip?"

Erwin already knew it was too cheesy to explain his reason for the nickname, he instantly regretted calling her that, too embarrassed to explain. As he thought about it even more, his embarrassment turned into fear. What if she takes it to heart and finds it offensive?

"Today Blondie" said Y/N. She was really to curious to know the meaning of the nickname

Erwin rubbed his hands on his pants in a way to calm himself down before he spoke.

"Because Tulips. Sound like two lips. and you know you busted your lip into two."

He waited to see the young female's face turn sour, but he was greeted with a smile and a laugh.

She threw her head back and wiped away the tears that found its way to the corner of her eyes.

He definitely was a charmer.

and from that moment on the duo became inseparable.

"Wanna partner up Blondie?"

"Come on pick up the pace Tulip"

"Hurry Up Blondie we'll be late!"

"Think we'll get caught Tulip"

"Psht. Blondie what did you get on number 8?"

"Shit, My bad Tulip"