Dawn - Jeankasa

7 | Anxiety

"What happened? Where is he?!" My mind went into full panic mode, already anticipating the worst. I had promised Carla (Eren's mother) that I would protect him, and if I couldn't even protect him from injuring himself during cadette training, how could I protect him against the titans?

"Mikasa calm down," Armin said placing a hand on my shoulder, " he just broke his leg trying to attempt the spin cut alone in the forest on one of the titan dummies."

"Why doesn't he ever listen to me" I sighed, shaking my head. I was relieved the injury wasn't serious but couldn't help but feel frustrated at Eren. Using Omni directional gear without permission and then getting injured was practically asking to get expelled!

"He's in the infirmary if you guys want to visit. It's been pretty crowded with visitors so camp has been practically empty"

"Thanks Armin," I remarked. I glanced over at Jean to see how he was taking all this. I didn't want to make him come with me to visit Eren, knowing how things were between them.

"Jean would you like to come with me to visit him?"

"Sure, I mean might as well"

We walked into the infirmary, only to find Eren arguing with the doctor about what time he would be released. We stood awkwardly in the doorway watching as Eren continued to argue.

"This is ridiculous, I swear a week and I can make a full recovery"

"Sir-"

The doctor noticed me and Jean in the doorway and rose to leave "We will continue this discussion another time, Mr. Yeager."

"Mikasa," Eren's smile faded as he noticed Jean standing next to me "...and horseface."

"Eren, why didn't you listen to me when I told you not to try the spin cut?! You are lucky you got off with a broken leg and not something much worse!"

Eren sighed "Stop trying to be my mother for the last time! And why of all people did you have to bring that bastard?!"

"We are dating" The look on Eren's face was one of terror, but it was completely worth it. I was fed up with Eren yelling at me, and besides it wasn't technically a lie, as Jean and I both agreed to  another date.

"Anyway, if you're going to keep yelling at us we might as well leave" I grabbed Jean, who was still too stunned to say anything by the wrist and marched out of the infirmary. I could hear Eren call after us, but I didn't turn back.

The sky was a dusky color as we walked back to our cabins, the sun having just set.

"Mikasa did you really mean what you said back there?" Asked Jean.

"I had a ton of fun on our date and maybe it was a little early to announce anything but yes, I did mean it"

I saw Jean's face light up and I couldn't keep myself from smiling. I felt his hand brush mine and took it as we walked up to the girls cabin first. There was something reassuring about having him with me, and I was reluctant to let him go.

"I guess this is farewell for today" Jean sighed

"Not so fast!" I said, pulling him towards me. I felt my face flush as we stood face to face, everything seemed to be moving in slow motion. All I could hear was the sound of my heart pounding within my chest. His arms pulled me in closer and our lips met. It was awkward and weird, not that I had expected anything less from a first kiss but it was a start. By the time our lips parted we were both too embarrassed to say anything.

"Anyways I should get going before curfew and all" Jean stammered, breaking the awkward silence. I simply nodded in response and watched him as he disappeared into the boys cabin across the way.

I entered the cabin, only to find everyone crowded by the door, anxious to see how my date had gone.

"Can't I simply answer questions tomorrow? I'm exhausted and besides tomorrow is running/strength training day" 

Though I could tell they were disappointed, but they seemed to understand and left me alone as I threw on my Pjs and crawled into my bunk. I was exhausted, but for some reason I couldn't seem to fall asleep. My mind was racing with thoughts. Our time as cadets had seemed to fly by as we would graduate in 3 months. I was sure I was going to join the scouts, but Jean had always talked about joining military police. Great, now I've gone and found something new to worry about. Sighing, I buried my head in my pillow and closed my eyes, waiting for sleep to come.

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