Y/n used to have a future. Once upon a time, there were dreams of stages, spotlights, and cheers - until a single injury shattered all of it. Now? She's barely hanging onto college, drowning in grades, and doing her best to push the world away before it leaves her first. Jean Kirstein wasn't supposed to stick around. Annoying, persistent, and impossible to shake, he shows up when Y/n least wants anyone to. But sometimes the wrong people slip through the cracks, and sometimes the heart can't tell the difference between a lifeline and a hook. This isn't just a love story. This is a story about a boy who let the light in a girl's dark world, flickering where she never thought it could glow again.

[𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐗 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑] [𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐗 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓] In a real estate company, Jean and (y/n) find themselves as unlikely colleagues. Their relationship is marked by constant bickering and a clash of perspectives, yet Jean is resolute in his quest to crack (y/n)'s frosty demeanour, hoping to uncover the warmth beneath. Both possess incredible talents that remain undiscovered until one fateful day. Jean accidentally catches an intriguing conversation between (y/n) and her sister, leading him to present her with an unexpected proposal. Will (y/n) accept his proposal for help or persist in shutting him out? "Is it seriously that difficult for you to even attempt to get to know me? you always look at me like i'm the worst person in this world." 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝟏𝟐/𝟎𝟐/𝟐𝟐 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝: 𝟏𝟕/𝟎𝟏/𝟐𝟑 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝟐𝟒/𝟏𝟎/𝟐𝟒

[Jean Kirstein x Reader] College AU ╔══ ❀•°❀°•❀ ══╗ For twelve long years, she has fought against Jean Kirstein, the brilliant, insufferable academic rival who seems to always be one step ahead. Their rivalry is a quiet storm, the kind that brews in classrooms and library corners, sharp words and silent glances exchanged across chalkboards. She has never needed anyone, least of all him, until now. Desperate to pass Calculus, a subject she has long avoided, she swallows her pride and turns to him for help. It's not easy, surrendering to a man who knows her every weakness, her every flaw, and yet, as they spend late nights in the glow of desk lamps, something shifts between them. In the space between lessons and equations, an unexpected friendship is born-fragile at first, like the delicate curve of an unsolved formula. But as the days pass, it grows, complicated and tender, until the lines between competition and affection blur. [Caution] Drugs, smoking, cursing, ect

𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐱 𝐅𝐞𝐦!𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 - (𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐮) "𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙖𝙣, 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙣." (former title: Of Ashes and Honey) ─── With your past following you like a dark cloud, a fresh start at a different university is exactly what you need. For the first time in your life, you've taken matters into your own hands and granted yourself some much-needed change. Not only does Marley State University offer a great program, but it also gives you people who feel like the functioning family you've always longed for. Of course, you can't get along with everyone-especially not those who don't even make an effort of getting to know you. But maybe there's more to that than just pure arrogance. And yet, old shadows seem to follow you everywhere. Your guilt-tainted heart, always torn and distant, will it finally be set free and find its home? © all rights met . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. This story includes dark and sensitive content, please check all the trigger warnings, which will also be stated at the beginning of the chapter if needed. Minors, do not interact!! 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 #1 jeanxreader 09.01.25 #1 jeansnk 09.13.25 #1 shingeki 10.01.25 #1 jeankirstein 01.10.26 ₊˚⊹⋆ crossposting on ao3

Jean Kirstein, a soldier of the royal guard of the kingdom Eldia is granted a promotion. Although he'd normally be thrilled, his new job requires watching over and protecting the princess who has a terrible habit of doing exactly what she's not supposed to. reader discretion advised. all characters 18+, no titan powers, set in fantasy world. smut. content for 18+. talk about death and killing. violent/graphic scenes. cover art creds: gundo_49 on twitter!!

|𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 - 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 - 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 - 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 - 𝟏𝟖+ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭| As a young woman living in late-1800s New York, you find yourself under the guardianship and employment of your surrogate sister's widower. Together, you manage a humble estate that boasts a lovely reputation with newlyweds and travelers looking for a quiet stay along the waterfront. That is until a handsome, talented author and his moody companion decide to take up residence for the entire summer. OLD CHAPS ARE BEING RE-EDITED Cross posted on AO3 @ratboiradio Contains: Mature Language, Discussions of Character Death, Physical Assault, Blood, Mentions of Sexual Assault, Trauma/Impact of Trauma, Sexual Content Started: May 2, 2022

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞 ─┈ In desperate search of solace, wearing two losses on your hands like thick textured gloves, you arrive at Trost State University in an attempt to live out a dream you once shared with someone dear. There, eating off the bone of sheer chance, your present is greeted by your past, and you find your life intertwining with a group of close-knit friends. Lingering in their shadows, close behind, is an art student named Jean Kirstein, with a cold exterior, heavy-bagged eyes, and unpredictable behavior. It's not long before your heads clash, but what happens when your hearts begin to do the same? 𖡼.𖤣𖥧𖡼.𖤣𖥧 aot college au. 18+. dark content. check all trigger warnings. intended only for mature audiences. read at your own risk. an absolute slow burn so if you're gonna complain, don't read!! i am not accepting translations!! cover art credit - bearbrickjia ☆﹕ good rankings﹒✷︵ #1 jeankirstein 1.16.24 #1 shingeki 8.12.24 #1 jeanxreader 3.5.25 #1 attackontitanfanfiction 3.12.25 #1 jean 5.1.25 #1 college au 8.24.25 ෆ

𝗸𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘅 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗨 "𝘤𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘤 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘦...𝘪𝘮 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶" in which two 3rd year college students who are in the same friend circle go from having a charged yet tentative relationship to something bordering on emotional intimacy so quiet and slow it feels like breathing. Constant, unnoticed by others, but impossibly heavy between them. how? because of a walk home. warnings//mature language, drug & alcohol use, nsfw, family issues, abuse, violence, mental health, suicide, self harm, eating disorders, relationship problems, and more cross-posted on ao3 : ymirsonly

"𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚." he declares with a defiant huff. You look at him, admitting, "𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺? 𝘪'𝘮 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦." Jean raises an eyebrow. "𝘼 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘, 𝙝𝙪𝙝?" "𝘈𝘣𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺," you reply. He glances down at you, "𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙝, 𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙬𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜" ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ ׂ╰┈➤ While working at Sawn and Beans cafe, yn meets the famous Sasha Braus. As Sasha introduces yn to her friends, she finds herself drawn to a mullet-headed boy named Jean who swore to himself to not let anyone in and that love brings nothing but betrayal. He has made it his mission to push everyone away, but yn, a hopeless romantic with a heart full of kindness, which happens to be everything Jean hates... just can't seem to stay away from her. What unfolds when Sasha's and yns worlds collide? - Set in modern world slow burn!!!! like crazy slow burn.... Everyone is 18+ college au ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*･ fanart creds: kama_moto - 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 ⋆˚✿˖° #1 ᴊᴇᴀɴxʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ 12/18/24 #2 ᴇʀᴇɴᴊᴇᴀɢᴇʀ 6/23/25 All characters besides the ones i've created all belong to the manga artist of attack on titan, Hajime Isayama.

previously titled k&cherry [Jean Kirstein x Reader ] 𝙠𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚.𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩.𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 [2] 12/31/2022 @ 11:59 pm... 𝙆. 𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮. 𝙞 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪. - You arrive at Trost State University on an exchange scholarship with one rule: this is temporary. You've spent your entire life proving you're worth keeping-training your body, sharpening your ambition, becoming whatever the world asked of you in order to survive in Marley as an Eldian. Paradis is supposed to be temporary. A pause. A place to breathe while the storm you created blows over back in Marley. Instead, it gives you everything you tried to leave behind. Old friends you've missed. Old truths you want to ignore. And of course; an attractive stranger who quickly becomes the bane of your existence here in Paradis. Jean Kirstein-sharp-tongued, stubborn, and infuriatingly familiar. A hockey player who calls you out for wanting more. For wanting out. For refusing to accept the identity you were born into. You clash over pride, survival, and the choices that shaped you both. But beneath the tension is something harder to ignore-an unfinished connection, a promise that never really stayed broken. Because some lives don't drift apart. They collide. cover art by xhealer_ on ig / tiktok!!