Chapter 1: Not just friend zoned
Okay so this is my first yaoi fanfic, so please take mental note i do not typically write this stuff and am using this story kinda like an experiment. Also, this story will have crime in it as well.
"Ya know F stands for failure" Marco said to his friend as he gently closed his locker. Jean sighed, "It also stands for fantastic" he said. His friend smiled as they walked toward the lunchroom, "Well good luck, you know where to find me if you get rejected." His friend said playfully as he walked away, leaving Jean to his own devices. Jean looked over at the table where four teens where eating lunch.
One of them was his crush, Mikasa Ackerman, who was perfect and whatever she did. Sports, academics, and would probably make a good mom. Or at least he assumed from the way she babied Eren and that other kid. Then there was Eren, the annoying ass. It made Jean mad whenever he thought of how unfair it was that Eren had it made. His parents where very laid back (or so he assumed due to the boys behavior), he had a decent social standing, and he had Mikasa. Not that they where together, but it was just so unfair! He also had the blond kid to back him up, which just had to be the smartest kid in the whole school, he even skipped a grade! And there was also Annie, she was more of the loner type but recently began to hang out with them.
No matter though, Jean thought as he began to walk over, plan F wouldn't fail. His plan was to start off as a friend so Mikasa would learn how great he was and that he wasn't some sex hungry dude just wanting to he into her pants (even if he was lustful for her a little). This plan would surely work, and if it didn't, Marco would poke fun at him for the next week or two. Jean stopped in front of his peers and attracted Mikasa's and the blond boy's attention. Eren and Annie weren't as interested. Jean subconsciously shifted under the raven haired girl's gaze.
"Um hey, mind if I sit with you all?" He asked. The blond boy (Armin) opened his mouth to say something but was cut off by Eren's scoff. "Don't you have to be an ass somewhere else today?" Eren asked. Jean growled, "Hey-" he calmed himself, if it was ever going to work between him and Mikasa he'd have to be able to deal with Eren. "Eren that wasn't nice" Armin said as he crossed his arms. Annie stopped picking at her food to observe what was going on while Mikasa buried her face into a book. "Whatever you want..." She said and Jean mentally high-fives himself. Plan F wasn't a failure!
He sat down between Armin and Annie and across from Eren, who was probably thinking of ways to torment him knowing he wouldn't do anything back. Armin began to read his book again and Eren stepped on Jean's foot. Jean glared at him, but held his tongue. It was going to be a long lunch, but hopefully it'd be worth it. Afterwards Jean wasn't so sure. Eren stepped on and even kicked him multiple times and he was very close to snapping while the boy played innocent. However Mikasa was the one who approved of him sitting there (well she didn't reject) so it wasn't that bad.
"I can't believe your plan hasn't fallen apart yet" Marco said as he sat down by his friend jean in history class. He liked history, he sat behind Mikasa. He eagerly waited for her arrival while Marco secretly texted Connie about who-knows-what. Then she finally strode in behind Eren and the blond. Jeans heart pounded and he watched as she sat down. It took all his will power not to reach out and touch her hair.
Halfway through class the teacher announced they'd be working on a mini project in groups of five. Brave due to his previous success, he asked Mikasa. It worked out perfectly, she could have her friends and Jean could have Marco. Everyone is happy, and Jean gets closer to Mikasa. To his joy, she said yes. 'Wow i should've tried this before!' Jean thought as they got to work. The assignment was boring, but Jean knew he shouldn't be complaining since he wasn't doing any of the research. All he had to do was make the poster with Eren.
"I'm telling you Marco, Mikasa will be mine before you know it!" Jean said excitedly as his friend rolled his eyes. "Jean I don't think that's going to happen." Marco said, but Jean didn't listen, he never did. The black haired boy sighed as Jean went to offer help to Mikasa, feeling a twinge of jealousy in his heart.
Jean decided today he'd make it official, before school was over he'd become her friend and then BAM! Soon he'd be her boyfriend, if getting in the friends zone was this easy, then getting out of it should be a snap! He casually walked over to Mikasa, who was at her locker, and smiled. "Hey Mikasa..." He said. She looked at him and gave him a nod. He fidgeted, he hadn't really planned for what he'd do next. " So um, how was your day?" He asked, and mentally slapped himself afterwards. "Fine, and you?" She asked, she might not of really cared, but it was the polite thing to do. "Great." He said, "anyway, I was wondering if you, Eren, and..." Jean trailed off, he forgot the other kid's name. "And any of your other friends would like to hang out with me and Marco and the bowling alley Saturday?" He asked.
Mikasa thought for a moment and opened her mouth to speak, Jean held his breath. "Sure, Eren and I like bowling. We'll all meet there at three, okay?" She said, even though most people knew Mikasa didn't care for it, she was just a bit Eren obsessed. However Jean was ecstatic with the news, he nodded and she walked away. When she was out of sight Jean quietly shouted "yes!" And went to go find Marco.
"Hey Marco, wanna go bowling with me this Saturday?" Jean asked. Marco almost asked how his plan was going, but didn't. "Sure" he said with a smile. Jean nodded, "great! See you Saturday!" He said as he ran off to catch the bus. Marco smiled, but then shouted, "Jean wait! What time!?" He sighed, Jean didn't hear him. Oh well, he'd text him later.
Marco was having a great time with Jean bowling, he was wining but more importantly was spending time with his best friend. "Your up Jean" he said with a smile. Jean looked at his watch before nodding and got up, and cast a glance at the entrance before grabbing his bowling ball. "Something on your mind?" Marco asked. Jean nodded, "Besides the obvious fact your cheating, the others aren't here yet."
Jean released the ball, "Oh, did you invite Sasha and Connie?" Marco asked. "No, I invited Mikasa and her friends." Jean said, "but their late" Marco looked at the entrance and half of him wished they wouldn't show. He felt bad for thinking that since he didn't have anything against Mikasa or the others; he was just a little jealous. Jean was spending more time trying to figure out how to get with Mikasa and less time with him. If they ever got together, and that was a pretty big if, where would he fit in the picture? Marco sighed and picked up his ball.
"There they are!" Jean said excitedly as the three teens walked through the door. She looked breath taking as usual, and was with Eren, Annie, and the other blond. "Hey guys" Marco said with a smile. He received a hello or hey from everyone but Annie, who just nodded in response. "Alright, lets get bowling!" Eren said excitedly. After the first few turns everyone, even Marco was having a good time. But time just doesn't last when your having fun. They all decided to leave at seven, Jean would've liked to stay longer, but they all had a massive English paper to write over the week end and the others most likely wanted a head start.
"See you later Jean" Marco said as he waved goodbye. Jean waved back and turned to find himself face to face with Mikasa. "O-oh, hi Mikasa. What are you doing here?" He asked, surprised. "I forgot my coat." She said as she picked it up. Jean scratched the back of his head. "So uh, did you have fun?" He asked. She nodded as she put on her jacket. "You know you don't have to hide your feelings..." Mikasa said. Jean turned, "What!?" Mikasa began to walk toward the door. "Just confess your feelings... I'm sure Marco likes you too." She said. Jean stood there for about three minutes. Mikasa Ackerman, the girl of his dreams, the one he thought might be urging him to confess his love for her. She thought he was gay.
