Jean x Marco: My Guardian Angel

The Little Chat

~Armin was working at the downtown café to pay off his college funds. He loved to work there, especially with Annie and Thomas. They were all planning on going to SNK University together. But today was going to be a game changer...for the worst. Jean walks in quite and nervous with Marco close behind, politely fixing his flower crown.~

Armin: ~looks at clock~ "Finally break time!" ~sits and takes off apron~

Annie: "I know right. But I have to make a quick stop at the store. Anyone want anything?"

Armin: "Sure! Can I get a Coke?"

Annie: "Sure. What about you Thomas?"

Thomas: "No thanks but thank you Annie!"

Annie: ~walks out the door~ "No problem."

Jean: ~slowly sits down~ "Hey umm Armin.......can we talk for a moment?"

Armin: "Sure."

Jean: "O-okay now don't think I've lost my mind or anything but........"

Armin: "But what?"

~Jean just couldn't seem to get out the words that he wanted to say. He was so scared and nervous that Armin might consider him officially nuts but Marco didn't le that happen. Instead he sat there smiling at Jean across the table, hoping I make him speak.~

Armin: ~looks across table~ "Who are you smiling at Jean?"

Jean: "Armin............we all know Marco died."

Armin: "Yeah, don't forget I was there comforting you."

Jean: "Well.......what would you say if I told you that I can still see Marco?"

Armin: ~sits back in chair~ "Well I wouldn't call you crazy. To be honest sometimes I can see him too. Just not today apparently. Maybe because you're around. I don't know. But, there's nothing to be ashamed of. I see my grandfather all the time........sometimes even Eren's mom....don't tell him that. He might freak."

Jean: "Oh thank goodness! I thought you would think I officially lost my mind!"

~Armin, Jean and even Marco laughed as they walked out if the café. It was 7:39 and the store was closing. Jean gave Armin a hug.~

Armin: "Please don't be afraid to talk to me okay? I'm surprised you did though. Oh and Marco, welcome home."

Marco: "It's glad to be back."

Jean: "That went pretty good. Don't you think? Marco? What's wrong?"

Marco: ~wiping his eyes~ "I'm sorry it just.......meant so much to me when he said 'welcome home'."

Jean: "I thought it was thoughtful!"

~Marco and Jean laughed and walked all the way home. The smiled their warm smiles that everyone loved. Nothin can ever separate their love and friendship for each other......except some people.~