Polar (Erejean)

The Test

Jean didn't show up to school the next. I still hadn't even spoken to him since he stormed off from the cafe, and I honestly didn't plan on doing so either. I didn't say anything that bad, so I figured that he would have to calm down and talk to me eventually.

When he didn't show up again the next day, however, I started to worry a little. I ended up texting him a few times to see where he was, and if he was alright, but he didn't answer. By lunch, I was starting to freak out about it, worried that he'd gone and done something stupid. I ended up trying to call him at least eight times before he responded with a text message.

"He says he's fine," I murmured, slumping back in my seat as I stared down at the phone screen. "Says he's just been busy."

"See. We told you there was no reason to be so worried," Armin said softly, and Mikasa gave a short nod in agreement.

"Though, it does sound like he might still be pissy with you," she added.

"I don't understand how I manage to fuck things up so easily," I said, my fingers hovering slightly over the screen before replying to his message.

'Are you sure you're okay? I can come over if you want me to?' -EJ

'I'm fine. I'll see you some other time, though, okay?' -JK

'Okay. Message me if you need me. I can come over ASAP x' -EJ

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"Relax, Eren," Armin said, resting his hand on my shoulder. "He'll be alright. Seems like he just wants a little space."

"Whatever," I mumbled, locking my phone and shoving it in my bag. I decided to try and take Armin's advice, though, letting Jean be for the moment and trying not to worry about it too much.

We barely spoke for the rest of the week. Over the weekend, it did seem like he was warming up a little - though, we were just texting, so it was kind of difficult to know for sure.

As much as I was worried about how Jean was, I couldn't help but stress over the test he was going to have. It was selfish, I know, but God/ I couldn't have Ackerman take me off that trip. There was no way that Jean was ready for it, and the fact that I didn't know if he had been studying for it was killing me, but even I knew it would be pushing it if I were to ask him about it.

That said, I still really couldn't understand how he was so mad at me still. I mean, I didn't /know/ that he was mad at me, but it seemed like the only reasonable explanation as to why he was being so weird with me. Still, there was the lingering thought at the back of my mind that something was wrong; I did my best to brush that off, though.

When Monday rolled around, I felt the anxiousness bubbling up inside me. Partially giving into the worries, I messaged Jean, asking him how he was feeling. He seemed to see through the question, though, as he just responded saying 'I'm fine. Already on my way to school for it. Don't worry.'

I hesitated a little before writing back.

'Okay. Just do your best. We can go chill somewhere after if you want.' -EJ

'...'

'...'

'Maybe.' -JK

Okay. He was definitely still mad at me.

I had planned on asking Armin to give me a lift up so I would be there in time to see Jean before the test, but that idea crumbled up when I found out Armin was staying home ill for the day. It was probably for the best, though, anyway. I doubted Jean would want to see me beforehand.