Pairing: Jean x Armin

Attack on Titan ~ Shingeki no Kyojin

(For Armin's Birthday! November 3rd)

~Fluff~

Cold

Cold air fluctuated throughout Armin's barrack. They had no heat source and the weather had been freezing cold. Armin shivered in his bed. He couldn't stop his teeth from chattering no matter how tightly he wrapped the blankets around his body. He just wished there was some way for him to keep warm.

Jean lay on his bed wrapped in a single blanket. He didn't usually get cold and despite the chilly weather, he was still warm. He began to notice the chattering of teeth and soft whimpers. He looked down to see Armin wrapped in a little shaking ball. Jean could see how cold the kid was just by looking at his face. His lips were blue, his teeth were chattering like crazy and he looked utterly miserable. Jean felt a tug at his heart. Jean just wanted to do something to make Armin feel better and suddenly came up with an idea. He carried his pillow and blanket down to Armin's bunk.

"Move over."

Jean nudged Armin lightly.

"J-J-J-Jean?"

"It's cold right? I won't be able to sleep with you making all this noise."

Jean lay down next to Armin. He lazily swung his arm around Armin's blanket bundle. Armin seemed to get the hint and moved closer to Jean. He buried his face in Jean's chest desperately clinging to his shirt in order to escape the cold. Jean wrapped his arms around the bundle containing a shivering Armin.

"T-Thanks Jean."

Armin whispered into his neck. He could already feel the warmth fill his body.

"God you're freezing!"

Armin felt like ice and Jean held him tighter.

"Hmm… you're warm Jean."

Armin nuzzled his nose along Jean's collar bone. Jean shivered a little and looked down. Armin was staring at him with shiny blue eyes. Jean felt his face burning.

"Do I have something on my face?"

Jean muttered. He could feel Armin's hands pressed against his chest and it made him nervous. He swallowed.

"…or are you still cold or something…?"

He felt Armin's lips graze his jaw before he was given a reply.

"I'm still cold."

Armin wrapped his arms around Jean's waist and hugged him tightly.

"Hold me?"

Jean complied. He wrapped both arms around Armin pulling him closer. He just wanted to make Armin feel better. Jean's chin rested on top of Armin's head. It felt so natural. Armin could feel the kindness in Jean's actions and it was more than enough to fill him with happiness. Armin pressed his lips to Jean's neck and then to his lips.

"I love you Jean."

Jean's eyes widened and he stared at Armin in shock. Armin was scared and he held on to Jean as if his life depended on it. The silence was extended and Armin felt tears in his eyes. He released Jean and turned to his side. He clutched the blankets and stared at the wall.

Jean was still in shock when Armin moved away from him. Jean's heart clenched at the sight of Armin wrapped in his little shaking ball. Was Armin crying?

"Don't cry Armin."

"I-I'm not crying!"

Armin's voice broke a little. He had thought that Jean had loved him, how could he have been so naiive?

"Armin…"

Armin turned around to look at him. His eyes were dark and his mouth was turned down. A tear had cascaded down his face. It broke Jean's heart. He cupped Armin's cheek in his hand and leaned in close.

"Please don't cry. I love you Armin."

Armin's eyes began to fill with hope.

"I don't believe you… prove it."

Jean pulled Armin to him and kissed him. It was a gentle kiss full of love. Jean began to kiss Armin's entire face. It made Armin feel warm and happy and loved.

"Believe me, I love you."

Armin smiled. Jean pulled back to look at Armin in the eyes. He swept some hair from Armin's face and kissed Armin on the lips. Armin nuzzled his cheek to Jean's.

"I believe you."

Jean held Armin close. Armin smiled, he had a feeling that he wouldn't be cold ever again.

THE END