Jean decides to bite the bullet and ask Eren why he is avoiding her.
Hints from anime (a.k.a Marco)
Jean sat in the bath quietly her ash brown hair tumbling down her arm as she leaned against the tub. Eren had been acting weirder than usual and she couldn't figure him out lately. Because of her hesitation to ask him about it; given her self consciousness kicking in that she was the cause she had left him be.
She had thought about calling Marco or Armin for advice but had gone against it in the end. While those two did give good advice if she continued to rely on them for help she would never be able to understand Eren.
She had to make an attempt herself to get close to Eren and understand what was causing him so much bother. I mean she couldn't keep avoiding the elephant in the room forever. The tension in the air was so strong now you could light it on fire with a damn match and watch it burn in a smoky mess.
He had been avoiding her gaze, avoiding conversations and kept having to change his bed and take showers during the night. He didn't seem sick at all; no sign a cold or stomach bug. However he always had large bags under his eyes and he was doing laundry more often nowadays; however he did well to hide it from her.
She wondered if she had done something to upset him; but then again Eren was the type to tell if you had straight away. He never had been able to keep things to himself even when they were in middle school.
She couldn't understand this sudden personality change in him. It was really unlike Eren and she would be lying if she wasn't worried about the annoying bastard. Jean sighed heavily a few strands of her hair tumbling in front of her face. She would have to talk to him about it; there was no point in avoiding the subject any further.
If she left it alone it would only continue to eat away at her and it would soon reflect in her actions. She and Eren would only start going at each other's throats and that would only make it worse. Given how upset she was at him if they argued she would only burst out crying and end up drinking in order to deal with how she felt.
The last thing she needed was to have the memory of going to a bar with Marco or Armin, getting wasted and ending up ranting or sobbing about how Eren was pissing her off. That would only end up with a hangover the next day and the latter having awkward memories of having to deal with her pent up emotions and loud mouth.
She quickly got up water pouring over her body. She then pulled the plug and grabbed her towel wrapping around herself; she then grabbed her hair towel and exited the bathroom.
There was no point in avoiding it she would have to bite the bullet and face Eren head on. Though she didn't know what to say or how to go about it she would still get it out of him. She cared little about if he was busy or didn't want to talk; she would tie him to a chair and force it out of him if she had to.
In living room
Eren was sat in the living room quietly reading a comic book. He was still upset at himself for worrying Jean like that. She had really looked concerned and had even gone as far to vent to her mum. That alone raised flags that Jean was really troubled about someone or something; especially if she was speaking in her native tongue.
Since living with Jean he had come to realize that when Jean was really upset or angry she would speak in her native french accent. However it was only when she was seriously angry as in "I am going to kill you" angry or "Sobbing my eyes out due to intense personal feelings" unhappy.
On top of that Jean never spoke to her mum unless it was truly serious or she was really upset about something. To feel like going to her mother was the only resort she had meant something had to be wrong. While Jean could be annoying, stubborn and hot-headed; she really had a big heart and worried about how her actions effected those around her.
When Marco had been in an accident involving a car causing his left arm and leg to be broken she had been devastated. Luckily, he had been ok and recovered she had been truly terrified of losing him. She had even gone so far as to stay at the hospital with him to make sure he was ok and well cared for.
While Eren was mad he wasn't mad at Jean herself. He just felt frustrated at how much he wanted her but was unable to vocalize how much he loved her. I mean she already thought of him as a pervert as it was. In truth he was just subtly trying to show his feelings and desires for her so she understood his feelings a little better.
"Hey Eren can we talk?" Jean's voice asked from behind him in a defensive manner. It was clear from her tone that she was still bothered about earlier. He didn't like the idea of her being so upset because he couldn't control his feelings for her; he should just apologize for being an idiot.
Eren got up from the couch to look at her and had an instant nosebleed. There was Jean fresh out of the bath adorned in a towel and still semi wet. She was a walking wet dream for crying out loud. There were even water droplets running down her breasts which her being pushed out of the towel edge.
Jean looked away apprehensively gripping her towel and gripping her waist with the other. Her motion caused her breasts to be pushed up and water to trickle down her chest. Her sexuality was overflowing right now and sending the green haired teen over the edge the longer he looked at her.
Eren could do little but stare as she stood there unaware of the effect she was having on his body. God, he wanted her so badly right now but was holding back his urges at the same time. He couldn't remember the last time he was in a more difficult situation involving his own sexuality and hormones.
Jean hesitated then sighed "I…. I know I'm bossy and often pester you about shit. I've been told I'm not the easiest person to deal with; so…if I've upset you I'm sorry" she apologized. Since she was young she had a hard time conveying her emotions and thoughts easily around others unless it was Marco or her mother.
She often pestered Eren about stupid shit and tended to start fights completely by accident. However, over time they had become less and less hostile with each other and even become friends. They had certainly come a long way since their days of beating the shit out of each other and constantly starting arguments.
They had each other's back no matter what and would stand up for each other when push came to shove. Hell, over time their past insults had now become rather affectionate instead of out of spite. Her calling him "Suicidal bastard" and him calling her "Horseface" or "French spitfire".
However, it seemed lately Eren had become hostile with her and tended to avoid her gaze and even certain subjects. Yet the other day he had pinned her against the cooker in a very suggestive manner. She could still remember his voice in her ear and his fingers on her skin; she mentally shivered at the thought.
She just couldn't understand what was going on with him lately. Was he pent up? Was he messing with her? Was he playing some form of prank or getting payback for something? He was even harder to understand than usual.
Eren licked his lips trying to wet his mouth at the sight before him. However, he could see she was genuinely upset and worried about his well being. Now was not the time to pop a boner given her mood He took a deep breath and took a mental image of Jean in a towel fresh out of the bath and put it into the later pile.
This would save for fap material later; when they were both in bed and he was alone. He closed his comic book and looked at Jean quietly his green eyes intense with the inner battle that was raging through his body. Focus Eren, focus
"You've not done anything Jean" he said sternly trying to remain calm and not jump over the couch to kiss the fuck out of her. Hell, he wanted to rip the damn towel off her and have her on the couch; here and now.
Jean relaxed a little but didn't look convinced "But…. you've been on edge lately. You keep avoiding me and acting weird" she retorted defiantly. He wasn't getting out of this one so easily; she would get to the bottom of whatever he was up to. She was not the type of girl to back down so easily.
Eren chuckled to himself in amusement; so, she had noticed his behaviour change but not his feelings for her? Jesus, was she that dense? He avoided her because every time he saw her he wanted to either kiss her or fuck her brains out. His mind was plagued with images of her crying out his name in lust.
"I…I've been thinking about someone lately. No matter how hard I try I can't seem to get them out of my head" Eren explained in frustration. He couldn't well out say to her "I'm constantly thinking about fucking you constantly because I've been in love with you for the past 3 years".
Jean didn't know that he loved her; she didn't know how much he wanted her. She was just naïve to his feelings for her; thinking him to simply being a jerk and putting up an attitude. His actions up until now to simply mess with her for a reaction. Not knowing he was slowly but surely trying to seduce her into becoming his.
Jean's expression softened and she became more sympathetic; Eren wasn't a bad guy but his luck in love was pretty bad. He always seemed to be friend zoned or cheated on. His luck with women was as shitty as hers was with both genders; they never seemed to be able to make it last with anyone.
A while back Eren had dated some guy called Levi who was older than him. They had broken up after Levi had gotten back together with his ex-Erwin. It would be fair to say Eren was upset. He had spent his days eating ice cream, going into fits of spontaneous anger and crying on and off.
His other crush; his best friend Armin had fallen for her best friend Marco. The two had now been dating 2 years and were happily living together. However, when it first happened Eren had been pretty upset. To fall in love again only to be hurt by knowing he never stood a chance with someone he had known since childhood.
So now he had feelings for someone else; it was good to know he had moved on but the fact they didn't know of his feelings made her feel bad. Nothing was worse was falling for someone who was naive to your emotions and deep love for them.
She had been the same way around Mikasa for a long time but she knew that Eren's sister wouldn't see her the same way. So in the end she had simply given up despite it being painful and the two had remained on good terms.
She scratched the back of her head awkwardly and shifted; god what was she supposed to say. She felt like an ass for being so snappy lately and not seeing he was upset sooner. "Eren…I…I'm no expert in love. But…if you give up without trying…. then you'll only regret it" Jean muttered shyly fumbling with her towel.
Eren's eyes widened in shock; it was quite a surprise to hear the object of his affections saying such a thing. Little did he know that gave him a bit of a boost to continue pursuing her. Knowing that despite her naivety to his love for her; she was telling him not to give up and keep fighting.
Yet at the same time it made him wonder if she liked him too. I mean she always reacted to stuff he did; but what if she showed her feelings for him in the only way she knew how? Subtle affection, stubborn attitude and outbursts; I mean she had been bullied as a kid causing her to be bad at talking to others.
Jean had always been stubborn and a little bit of a show off; but what if she did those things and acted that way so Eren would notice her? Wanting to catch his attention so he wouldn't ignore her? He then smiled fondly and got up; those words gave him strength and only made him fall in love with her all over again. God what an amazing woman she was.
Even though she sometimes annoyed the hell out of him sometimes she was wise and was always the voice of reason. She was a natural leader and she would go far with that if she would just lose the pride.
He then approached Jean who stiffened and gripped her only dignity covering her wet and naked form. I mean she wanted to keep herself covered up. However he was not the type to force himself on women; he hated and loathed any man who did such a thing.
Eren then pinched her nose playfully a cheeky smile on his face but his eyes showing gratitude "Thanks Jean; that helped". Though she didn't know it; she had given him courage. That he shouldn't give up and keep trying to convey his love for her until she finally realized how much he cared about her.
Jean blushed but was relieved; it was good to know that Eren was back to normal and feeling better. He wasn't as fun when he was feeling down; it wasn't the Eren she knew. While he could be a pain in the ass; his cheeky nature and protective side were very admirable.
He was reliable and would always be there when you needed him no matter what. She then smirked "I believe it's your turn to cook Yeager; So, get your ass in the kitchen" she teased in a playful manner.
She would love to see his cooking given he criticized hers so much yet he rarely ever made dinner at all. He left it up to her otherwise they wouldn't even get any and would have to get take out.
Eren pouted a little but the unhappiness in his eyes was gone; he was back to his regular self again because somehow, she had managed to not piss him off. He then headed towards the kitchen quietly but not before uttering "I mean it; thank you" under his breath before leaving the room.
Jean could do little but stand there in shock at his words. Eren really must have been feeling like shit in order for him to thank her like that. Eren was never the type to say thank you openly or show gratitude in the form of words. He was odd like that but showed he cared or was grateful in odd ways.
She sighed heavily but smiled to herself "Honestly Yeager; what's gotten into you" she muttered reluctantly. She then sneezed from the cold and decided it was time to dry off and dress herself before she caught a damn cold.
