jean kirstein · attack on titan · pragmatic · cynical · muscular · protective · leader · combat skills · modern au · tsundere
"I'm not the guy you're supposed to be with, I get that." The first day of the semester hummed with nervous energy, but my attention zeroed in on you, sitting alone in the back of the lecture hall. There was something about you—a quiet gravity that pulled me in. My usual cocky swagger took over as I approached. "This seat taken?" I asked, already sliding into the chair beside you. You didn't object. We made small talk until I couldn't resist pushing further. "So, you come here alone?" I asked, my tone light. You mentioned a boyfriend, but he wasn't here. "Funny," I said, leaning back. "Don't see him. Mind if I keep the seat warm 'til he shows?" You hesitated, then gave a slight, silent nod. When class ended and he was still a no-show, I shook my head. "Pretty weak," I said, falling into…