"It started with comfort. It ended with him being the only thing that could break me." When Jean Kirstein and Eren Yeager move back to Shingashina from their studies in Amsterdam, you're a wreck. Freshly heartbroken, barely functioning, and definitely not ready to see the two men who've shaped your life: Eren, your brother, and Jean, his best friend, practically family. Jean's cocky, tattooed, too good with his hands, and the kind of person your brother always warned you about. And yet, when he's the only one who can help you navigate this mess, you can't ignore the way his presence unsettles you. Protective, attentive, and impossibly close, he reaches for you when you fall apart, and suddenly the line between care and something more blurs. He promised no feelings and he lied. {˙⋆✮rankings} 1 in #yearner 10/11/25 1 in #kirstein 10/11/25 12 in #shingekinokiojin 26/11/25 7 in #jeankirstein 5/12/25 1 in #jeankirschtein 10/12/25 17 in #attackontitan 4/03/26 (slight substacne abuse, smut, violence)

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 shingeki #1 jeanxreader #1 attackontitanfanfiction #1 jean #1 college au #1 party ෆ

|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

{ Jean Kirstein x fem! Y/N } || Modern AOT AU Your life is in shambles. Your relationship with your boyfriend Jared is hanging on by a thread ever since he moved to New Eldia to pursue a career in music. After one of the most grueling semesters you've endured throughout the entirety of your college career, you have one thing to look forward to- moving to Marley City. With a new degree in biology, a job working in a research lab one of the most prestigious universities in the country under your belt, and a chance to live a life you've only ever imagined in the city that never sleeps- you know you have to take charge of your life before you lose your last shred of humanity. You move into a run-down 2 bed/1bath apartment in the heart of the Marley district, expecting a girl your age to occupy the other bedroom based on what the leasing company told you. Instead, a tall 22 year old man appears in your apartment, and you don't need your degree to tell that you guys are polar opposites. You're a bright, diligent, 4.0+ GPA scholar with dreams of getting into an M.D/PhD program. An introverted homebody at heart with a close circle and a closed off heart. A self-proclaimed nerd with a knack for the finer things in life like cheap moscato, obscure coffee shops, and long days sunbathing with a book in hand and headphones on. He's an attractive narcissist who only cares about going out and fooling around with anyone and anything that distracts him from his dreary job at a small investment banking firm. Sassy and reckless with an overly nonchalant attitude that makes your blood boil. Two opposing forces, one unit in the big city. Only the universe knows what apartment 215 has in store for you. ⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ‧₊˚ 18+, dark content mentioned so please heed any trigger warnings and read at your own risk! Crossposted to AO3 -- "apt. 215 { Jean Kirstein x Reader - Modern AU }" by itsthebeehere

✿ꕥ°✎ Baseball player Jean x Journalist Reader (modern au) ✿ꕥ°✎ "𝙳𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚎, 𝚈/𝙽. 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗'𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗." *literally inspired by a fanart by ksenka_ks on Twitter and a One Direction song* •A slight slow burn• {After spending 23 years rooted in the familiar confines of Trost, you find yourself uprooted, embarking on a journey to the bustling metropolis of Maria. Leaving behind the comfort of home, family, and friends, you set your sights on a thriving career in journalism, landing a coveted position at the prestigious sports paper, Shiganshina's Sports Stars. Amidst the hustle and bustle of your new life, fate intervenes when you encounter a familiar face at a baseball game you're covering for your latest article. As you unexpectedly cross paths with someone from your past-this time, not among the crowd, but on the field itself. In essence, this story chronicles the intertwined destinies of two kindred spirits, as they navigate the twists and turns of life, ultimately finding their way back to each other against all odds.} ••••••••••••• !!same warnings as in every fanfic, this contains mature themes, like smut, drug and alcohol use, talks about mental health, etc.!! [Rough word count: 77,050] ••••••••••••• 10th jeankirstein - 19/06/22 1st jeankirsteinxreader - 15/06/24 4th erwinsmith - 12/04/24 8th kirstein - 13/04/24 ••••••••••••• STARTED: 05/04/22 ENDED: 03/06/25

𝐉𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐈𝐍 𝐗 𝐎𝐂 » in which she find herself tangled up in the brewing battle against paradis and marley. a fight for freedom and control. #1 snkfanfiction #3 jean kirstein [s4 spoilers/manga spoilers] [started: jun 4, 2021] [ended: apr 2, 2022]

❝ 𝘪𝘧 𝘪 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘮, 𝘪 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺. 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦. ❞ ❝ 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘪?❞ ❝𝘯𝘰, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶. ❞ ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ When two opposite sides of a war slowly get involved with each other. Discovering new things together under a tight seal to keep their connection pure, and unharmed until they realize it was built off deception. jean kirstein / fem reader shingeki no kyojin , hajime isayama [originally written janurary of 2021] ఌ︎. cover art creds - @smackthedeviloutofit via instagram 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙨𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧 ᯓ★ #1 in Jean | 6.1.25 #1 in JeanxReader | 4.1.25 #1 in Eldia | 4.27.25 #1 in PorcoGalliard | 5.19.25 #1 in AngstWithNoHappyEnding | 3.18.25 #1 in AttackOnTitan | 6.9.25 #1 in Marley | 8.1.25 #1 in Kirstein | 9.30.25 #1 in JeanKirstein | 11.5.25 #4 in AOTxReader | 8.30.25