My Hero

Chapter 2

Training Corps, Year 849

"Cut it out, Jean, or we'll be late!"

"You make it too easy to tease you." Jean grinned at me and hurried ahead.

"Oh, I'll show you once I make it in the Survey Corps." I caught up to him.

"With your tiny body? I don't think so. Besides, why would you even want to join them? You're out of your mind, I'll tell you that."

"Hey! My body is just fine! In fact, I am the same height as Captain Levi."

"Why would you even be proud of that? And it's not like you are as strong as him."

"I could be!"

Jean only snickered at my comment.

"In any case, it's much better than joining the Military Police. They only know how to slack off, and their attitude is the worst."

"Maybe, but they're safe inside the walls, and that's more than enough for me."

"There is no such thing as being safe inside the walls. Remember what happened to Wall Maria? Besides, I prefer to be of help to humanity rather than rot inside the walls and live in fear of the day the titans will break down another wall."

Jean only shrugged his shoulders. "Suit yourself. Just don't get killed."

"Don't worry; I won't give you that satisfaction."

We walked in silence for a bit, until Jean remembered something.

"Are you sure it has nothing to do with Commander Smith?"

He nudged me playfully. I couldn't help but blush slightly and get annoyed at his insinuation.

"O-of course not! My sense of duty has nothing to do with Commander Smith! No way!"

"Alright, alright, no need to get all defensive."

'Two can play this game, Jean'.

"Are you sure you're not just jealous, Jean? You can be honest and tell me you like me."

"JEALOUS?! Why would I be jealous?? Besides...BESIDES, I don't like you! Like at all! Who would even like a girl like you...?" Jean's deep red blush was much more honest than he would ever admit. It made me chuckle, satisfied with winning our little argument. I ran ahead, leaving a very irritated Jean to try and catch up to me.

I made it just in time and joined the rest of the cadets. When Jean finally made it, he was trying to catch his breath.

"Jean Kirstein!" Captain Levi's voice made him jump, and Jean immediately saluted him.

"Yes, Sir!"

"What was more important than being here on time?"

Jean gulped hard and sent an angry look my way. "Absolutely nothing, Sir! I apologize!"

"Thanks to you, everyone will have to train longer than usual."

Jean felt shivers down his spine when everyone's gazes were turned towards him. He quickly took his proper place.

"Nice job, horse-face!" Eren quickly snapped at him.

"You have something to share with us, Jaeger?"

"No, Sir!"

"Now, if you two are done with being idiots, we can begin today's training."

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"Argh, my whole body hurts!"

Me and Jean were taking a small walk before dinner.

"That's what you get for being late, Jean." I answered him.