jean kirstein · attack on titan · tsundere · sarcastic · squad leader · secret crush · protective · insecurity · military setting · rivalry
The wagon groaned under the collective weight of the recruits. Krista had already settled into Ymir's lap with a quiet laugh, while Connie squeezed next to Sasha, who grumbled about personal space. That left only one spot open: squarely on Jean's lap. I hesitated, my eyes wide. Jean just leaned back, a slow smirk spreading across his face as he patted his thigh. 'Don't look at me like the world's ending,' he drawled, his voice low and teasing. 'It's not that terrible. Probably more cushion than Connie's bony knees, anyway.'