So basically Eren learns the truth of Jean's abusive relationship with her partner to which he loses his shit

he decides to protect her alongside Marco to prevent her boyfriend from finding her so she can stay safe

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Jeanne lay on the couch quietly lost to sleep her body wrapped in plasters and bandages from head to toe. When Eren had been cleaning, and dressing them he had been too stunned for words. Even though his dad was a doctor and used to seeing fight injuries; never had he seen them this severe before. Her partner had hurt her enough that she may have suffered internal bleeding had he hit her any further.

The wounds were fresh and very serious; blue and purple bruises scattering her skin, her split lip, swollen cheek, cut hands, scrapes on her knee's, back and arms, and a very sore body. On top of that when he first found her she had obviously not eaten meaning her partner was ordering her to take care of his needs and neglect her own.

Jeanne had fallen asleep after having a few more bowls of curry. After all she had been through Eren had happily given her it; as he had enough food anyway. However the way she had scarfed down her food meant that she hadn't eaten a decent meal in a while which was causing even more concern.

Eren was now sat on his balcony with the door shut. He was calling Marco to find out about the situation and why he had been so insistent on Jeanne not going home. Not that he would in her state; part of him had been tempted to take her to the hospital but that would mean her boyfriend could find her.

"Hello?! Eren! Is Jeanne there?!" Marco asked worriedly his voice anxious. Usually Marco was calm, relaxed and well mannered; always being optimistic and a kind human being. But now he sounded panicked, desperate and firm; hearing him act like this raised even more red flags for Eren. Just what the hell was going on that would have Jeanne's best friend so upset?

"She's asleep on the couch. I didn't want to wake her as she looked in pretty bad shape" Eren explained firmly. He didn't know what was going on; only that the situation was serious. Jean was no ordinary girl; she was used to getting into scraps; but this hadn't just been a playful argument but a full on assault and hey had been set on doing her harm.

Marco breathed a sigh of relief down the phone; Jeanne was safe and that was the main thing. As long as she wasn't in that house anymore with that bastard. As her best friend he would never forgive her boyfriend for what he had done to her throughout the time they had been together. He had treated her worse than an animal and deserved to suffer.

Eren hesitated then asked bluntly "Marco what's going on? I've never seen Jeanne in a state like that and you never act up" he demanded firmly. He didn't understand the situation but he could tell it was serious. To see his rival in such a shitty state and her best friend begging him not to let her go home; something wasn't right.

Marco hesitated then sighed heavily "Jeanne's in an abusive relationship" he said bluntly his voice cracking a little. Admitting that your best friend was suffering with something so severe was never easy. God he felt sick at the idea that it had taken Jeanne so long to run away from him; before it got this bad.

It had been going on for a year and a half now; though they had been dating for 2 years. She had been 16 and he had been 18; she was now 17 and he was 19. The fact that he was older made her partner feel that he knew better and was allowed to hurt her because he was more experienced.

At first, he had just been over protective and anxious that she would get tired of him. Over time he became neurotic and abusive both verbally and physically towards her. Hell, over time he would become sexually abusive blackmailing her into sleeping with him. He even started starving her; despite Jeanne being a healthy weight he called her fat and even stopped feeding her for long periods of time.

Eren went quiet and felt like the world had become a black hole. His body went into shock at first, then slowly but surely rage started filling his body more and more until he was shaking. How Jeanne had endured something like this for so long was beyond him; she was truly a stronger woman than he had dared to even realize which made him love her even more.

He had noticed over some time that Jeanne had started wearing more covering clothing. She had started to avoid talking to her friends for long periods of time and following her boyfriend obediently. She would deny anything was wrong but would cancel or turn down plans because she didn't feel well or had changed her mind spontaneously.

If he got pissed she flinched and would try and get him to calm down. There were days she would skip school for no reason and when she came back her eyes would look dead and she wouldn't give an answer. A few times he had spotted Levi Sensei calling her aside and comforting her; which for a while had made her think they were in a secret relationship.

When he and Jeanne were kids; 13-15 they argued relentlessly and would tease each other. Out of their own pride and rivalry to outdo each other; but still maintained a mutual respect for each other. They had been kids; during that age rivalry and fighting was normal between boys and girls. But puberty only made things a lot more confusing.

As they reached high school; Eren found himself falling in love with her more and more. Her strong will, her good leadership and desire to protect and look out for her friends. She could act like a bit of a bitch but she was a girl who had a big heart though she tended to hide it. She was often motherly and was good at helping people recover from their demons.

To know that the girl he loved was being abused by her supposed boyfriend filled Eren's blood with venom. He would gladly rip that guy's spine out and watch him bleed to death for hurting Jeanne so much. How had he never known about any of this despite the evidence often hinting itself right before his very eyes each and every time.

"That piece of shit bastard" Eren said darkly his voice dripping with venom. People who abused their significant other were dogs; hell, they were worse than that. Pieces of shit who could go rot in a hole and be forgotten. He would make sure that Jeanne's boyfriend would go to jail for as long as possible for what he had done to her.

"Leave him be Eren; right now, you should worry about Jeanne. He will know she's gone and try find her. As it is he doesn't know where she's escaped to meaning you're her protection" Marco explained sternly.

As he became more abusive; her boyfriend wouldn't let her leave the house without him. He had to know where she was every minute of every day; no doubt her phone would have missed calls and messages by the dozen. Once blocking his number the evidence would be gone and he would no longer be able to find Jeanne or track her down.

Eren was small but he had immense strength and a violent rage. He would no doubt be able to protect Jeanne; however, he worried that if the boyfriend found out he may beat Eren to a pulp. However Eren would undoubtedly put up a hell of a fight before he let the guy take Jean away from him where she was safe.

Eren calmed and became more level headed; Marco was as always right. Instead of looking for that guy and getting beaten he should worry about Jeanne. Right now, she was in more danger than anyone and needed looking after. If the other half came after her in her weakened state; he could her within an inch of her life and possibly kill her. So, for now he was putting his revenge on hold and worrying about the broken girl on the couch.

"What should I do for now?" Eren asked firmly. Until he was able to give that guy the beating he deserved he would protect Jeanne with his life. He wouldn't let the girl he liked be hurt anymore. He would spoil her until she cried and eventually hold her they way he had always wanted to until she cried tears of pleasure and pure happiness.

"Block his number so he can't find her; make sure she is home schooled with you. I'll give Levi-sensei an excuse so can recover while learning at home. She needs to recover more than anything" Marco said solemnly. He couldn't do anything physically; but he could act behind the sidelines as the intellect to protect Jeanne and nobody would be any the wiser.

Levi Sensei was the 34-year-old homeroom teacher of all three students. While he had a rather intimidating personality; he cared fully for the well being of all his students and acted like a father to many of them. After losing his mother at a young age Levi had come to appreciate the other people in his life who acted as his surrogate family and children.

Marco had known for a while that Mr Ackerman suspected something but kept quiet for Jeanne's sake. However, he had offered support if she wanted to talk while glaring daggers at her piece of shit boyfriend. Not many teachers acted this way and whispered behind Jean's back making Marco glad that Mr Ackerman was different from the others.

Jeanne's parents knew nothing of the abuse; only that she had a boyfriend she didn't want them to meet. Mr Ackerman had promised secrecy knowing she was scared and didn't want her parents to know. He never told anyone's secrets without consent; no matter how serious the situation may be to h

However, Levi also knew of Eren's feelings for Jeanne; that he had been harboring a love for her since they were kids. For the longest time, he had hoped Eren would act as her redemption; now that hope was becoming a reality.

Eren would undoubtedly protect Jeanne and kill anyone who tried to harm her. He may have been hot headed, impulsive and quick to rage; but he loved her just as strongly and hated her hurting like this.

Eren nodded "Ok; I can share my clothes with her for now. If she leaves I'll go with her but I'll need your help in this" he said sternly. If this situation was as serious as he thought he couldn't get Mikasa or Armin involved as they would only make it worse by telling someone.

Marco was the only one of Jeanne's friends who knew this was going on. Sasha and Connie were in the dark; unaware this was even going on. They just thought that Jeanne and her partner got into a lot of fights.

Marco smiled down the phone huffing proudly "I will; I'll drop them off later. I'll have to go to Jeanne's first to get what she'll need". Other than the basics Jeanne would need clothes; she couldn't go home as her parents would only worry. She didn't tell them about all this out of fear of what they would do or how they would think.

Eren would keep Jeanne safe more than anything; on top of that her Ex didn't know who Eren was. She barely talked about him because she wanted to protect Eren out of fear of what her partner would do.

Eren smiled gratefully "Thanks Marco; text when you get here instead of call. I want Jeanne to get plenty of sleep" he said sternly. Marco then hung up to which Eren did too then snapped his phone shut. He gripped it tightly in rage knowing Jeanne had endured this for so long and never told anyone about it.

The fear and shame she must have felt would have been terrible. No wonder she had been avoiding him; she must have felt like he would laugh or mock her which hurt even more. He opened the balcony door and walked into the living room. He found Jeanne still asleep on the sofa; she had rolled onto her front her clothes slipping a little.

Her expression was peaceful but her body showed the wounds she had endured. The bandages on her hands and face hid them; but seeing the bruises and cuts made Eren angry. Her beautiful, creamy skin abused so badly because of that bastard made his blood boil. He would never let her suffer like that again; he would keep his promise to Marco and protect her.

Eren grabbed a spare blue futon and pulled it over Jeanne's body gently. Since it was winter she would get cold; using this would keep her warm and comfortable. He then stroked her cheek causing her to moan in her sleep. He wondered if this was the first time she had slept soundly in a long time; sharing a bed with that bastard.

"I promise I'll protect you" he whispered huskily staring down at her protectively. Now that Jeanne was his priority he would make sure that bastard never found her. No longer would she have to cry behind closed doors seeking the love she so rightfully deserved.