Yeah, I updated this story. I haven't abandoned it I've just not known how to follow up. Anyway I hope you like the new chapter :)

Mikasa hadn't moved an inch since she had arrived to visit Jeanne, so Eren had gone to get her a cup of tea too. It looked like she planned on staying a while, so he may as well be hospitable towards her. That and the tension in the air was becoming a bit much, a dark aura almost radiating from Mikasa due to the accumulated emotions she had inside of her in that moment.

But then again this was the first time she was seeing Jeanne since her abuse. There was a lot to be said and a lot had happened. It was well known by everyone that if someone hurt or threatened a person whom Mikasa loved or was close to, they had pretty much dug their own grave. Jeanne's ex being at the top of her hit list, being the worst kind of human in her eyes.

Her protective nature going into override, making up for all she had been unable to do for the the latter in the past. She stayed close to Jeanne as if she was guarding her despite knowing she was safe. Seeing how tense Jeanne had been before she knew it was her, thinking about how she now acted guarded due to what her ex had put her through.

She was filled with guilt and self hatred for all she had been unable to do. Wishing she had followed her instinct despite the cost, what she could have prevented from happening. But the risk of being suspended from school despite her uncle being a teacher was too high, so she had been forced to threats and death glares. Feeling helpless at what she couldn't do for Jeanne.

Making her wish she had beaten his lights out sooner so she could have saved her friend. She never deserved any of what she out her through, Jeanne was a good person. A friend and a family member. She had been a strong woman and intelligent too, but her ability to fight back had been stolen by the bastard who broke her. God knows how long it would be before she was the same girl she used to be.

Jeanne had said nothing, being taken aback by the fact that Mikasa was actually here. Her especially being on her mind, wondering what the latter would think of her now. That she had been held in her arms, she had never once seen Mikasa cry in all the time she had known her. Seeing Mikasa shaking and holding her like she may break was a memory she would hold forever.

She had dreamed of the day that Mikasa would hold her, to show that side of affection towards her. But after finally feeling it, none of it seemed real. But the love that she had felt, even though she had moved on from Mikasa. It had none the less been genuine, knowing that she was precious to Mikasa. That she had been so worried seeing her again caused her to break down.

There were a million thoughts running through her mind but she couldn't make her mouth work. But then, what was there to say. How the hell was she supposed to talk about all she had been through. Remembering the number of times Mikasa had come close to beating the shit out of her ex. The silent rage that Mikasa had been carrying all this time was still burned into her mind.

She took a deep breath, needing to say something, anything to break this silence. Hell, no matter how random the subject it was better than the silence she was facing right now. The heavy tension in the air. She didn't want to have to sit here while Mikasa pretty much acted like a guard dog during the entirety of their reunion. She didn't know when she would feel so comfortable in the company of a group again.

"M… Mikasa I…." she trailed off. I'm happy to see you, its been too long? You're as cute as ever? How's it been? God they all sounded so wrong, all of it was so wrong. She couldn't act like nothing had happened. Even if she had been on the sidelines, Mikasa knew about how bad things had been to an extent. If she told her the full detail, she didn't doubt that her exes body would never be found.

Though Mikasa could be rational and most often the voice of reason, there were also times she was known to have meltdowns. Her emotions pouring out of her like a storm, in the case of her family and close friends being involved, all hell let loose. But then, given the love she carried inside of her for those around her. It was only normal Mikasa act strongly to things.

Though she was the victim, so was Mikasa she wasn't naive to that. That Mikasa hadn't been suffering too, that she hadn't been worried sick about her. She knew Mikasa hated her ex more than anyone else. And quite frankly she couldn't blame her after what he had done. Like Eren, she hated those who took advantage of the weak and used their authority in a negative way.

"Don't" Mikasa replied sharply. She already knew what she was going to do, she didn't have to apologize for anything. Everything that happened to her had not been her fault whatsoever, her ex was simply an abusive asshole. What hurt was knowing how many times Jeanne had probably been forced to apologize by her ex for things she had never done. To feel less of a person.

Jeanne was taken aback by Mikasa's tone, wondering if she was angry at her. Given how fierce her ex had been with her in the past, she felt a shiver of fear run down her spine at the aggression Mikasa vented at her. She had learned from past experiences that her body tended to react automatically to worst case scenario even if the situation wasn't that serious. Due to a case of self defense.

Eren entered the room quietly with more tea for Mikasa, taken aback when he saw how Mikasa was shaking. Was she crying or simply so angry she couldn't contain herself? It was hard to tell right now. "Mikasa?" he asked calmly wondering what was wrong. He knew from past experiences to approach with caution when she was like this. Due to how unpredictable her response could be.

Jeanne worried she had upset Mikasa somehow, for not going to her for help. For protecting her ex from his wrath, there were a million reasons why Mikasa would be upset right now. I mean, she knew the mess she had been in first hand. Maybe she shouldn't have said anything at all of she knew that Mikasa would react like this when she tried to speak.

Mikasa looked up at her, her pale face slowly peaking through the long curtains of her hair. Jeanne stunned to see Mikasa's pale face streaked with tears, her eyes glassy like a mirror. She hadn't seen Mikasa look so weak before. "Don't you dare apologize Jeanne. That asshole is the one who needs to pay, not you" she growled her voice breaking. The scars and pain she had been inflicted with were anything but her fault. They were the fault of the piece of shit she had been dating.

Jeanne had been broken by that guy and she was finally finding herself out of the hell she had been knew that Jeanne had been in a bad state when Eren told her, but seeing it in person was worse than she expected. The healing wounds on her body hidden by clothes. But no matter what, she, Eren and her friends would be here for her. To help her find her way again.

Jeanne's eyes widened, her voice lost. Suddenly feeling weak again, but not having a flashback. Realizing how much her loved ones had been hurting too, because they had been able to do nothing bit watch. Thinking about her mum, Sasha, Connie, Marco, Mikasa and Eren, all of them watching from the side-lines while she felt trapped with no way out. Knowing how much they loved her and the pain they must have been in knowing what she went through. It was all too much, her heart was breaking thinking about their suffering.

Tears spilled over, her body shaking like a leaf. Her vision becoming blurred as tears welled up and spilled over like a waterfall. Not being able to do anything but cry, all her accumulated emotions overwhelming her. "Désolé, I never meant, I… I never wanted to…" she sobbed. She had never wanted to hurt anyone. She had kept them at a distance to protect them, out of fear of what her ex would do to them out of spite or jealousy.

She couldn't bear what her mother would have thought of her if she had known. She had never had any issue in the past of whom her mother met, but not him. To know she was in a toxic relationship. Connie and Sasha, to see two of her best friends whom she always smiled and goofed off with to see her being tossed around like a rag doll. They were like her brother and sister, the three of them a team.

She had begged Marco not to tell anyone, he out of them all knowing first hand what was going on. But wanting to keep it a secret, wanting this to remain her dirty secret that only they knew about. Eren and Mikasa knew, they weren't stupid. But they knew the risks of what would happen if they got involved. As tough as Eren was he wouldn't stand a chance against her ex, he would easily be put in hospital.

Mikasa could easily put him in a hospital, but she refused to let Mikasa get involved. It was not how he could hurt Mikasa physically, but the dirt he could get on her. He had a way of hurting people physically and emotionally. The way he could so easily hurt and use people, she knew that all too well. She refused to let her friends go through that too.

Mikasa gripped her shoulders, glaring at her through tears. She was so tired of hearing those two words, it only made her angrier. "I told you to stop Jeanne. Your safe now and your free, you're not alone anymore. You have us" she replied sternly. If she needed anything, no matter what it was she would be there for her. She would never allow Jeanne to feel as lonely as she had ever again.

Jeanne bowed her head, her body suddenly heavy and weak. The impact of Mikasa's words hitting her like a brick wall, until Eren found her she hadn't had anyone. She had survived on her own. Leaning against Mikasa and sobbing her eyes out. She never knew crying could feel so good. She couldn't remember the last time she had cried so hard.

Eren stood in the background awkwardly. Walking in on two girls crying for an unknown reason, but he guessed it was something serious indeed. Holding a tray of tea and wondering what to do with himself, if he should leave or not. He was glad Mikasa and Jeanne were able to bond like this, given that both of them had been through. But more so that Jeanne was venting her pain.

Jeanne sat in silence and sipped her tea, her eyes red from crying and feeling tired. Curling up quietly and pouting, having not cried in front of anyone for a long time. Not really wanting to be babied or touched right now. She was hungry again after crying for so long, she was in the mood for something sweet or just a big meal. Anything that would fill her empty belly and allow her to feel better after such an intense outlet.

She hadn't expected to see Mikasa again or to have such an emotional reunion. She had allowed her emotions to get the better of her and she felt rather stupid for making such a big deal. She had never really been a crybaby in the past, not since she was a little girl and dealing with the bullies from her childhood. After those days she had learned to toughen up.

Mikasa was sat beside her sipping her own tea and nibbling a cookie. A childish appearance about her, her own eyes red from crying too. Her black eyes calm and curious, compared to their earlier intensity. Still sitting close to Jeanne, similar to how a child would act when they wanted attention. But Eren knew better, she was trying to reassure herself that Jeanne was really ok.

Eren sat opposite them awkwardly, not knowing what to say. He wasn't used to dealing with girls crying, I mean he wasn't making fun of them. But given how intense the situation had been and walking in unprepared. Not knowing how to react or what to say. By the looks of it they had calmed down and were in a more rational mood. However, he was now confused as of what to say to both of them. I mean Mikasa had a scarier temper than him and god knows what was going through Jeanne's mind.

He coughed trying to break the silence and shifted "You… um… you guys feeling better?" he asked awkwardly. He was more than used to Mikasa's unpredictable nature, I mean they had known one another since they were kids. If they wanted some space right now that was fine. I mean Jeanne had been crying rather hard and Mikasa had been worried sick about her up until now. It had been a long day for the two of them.

Mikasa looked up quietly and nodded, then waving her cookie in the air "More" she replied. She didn't usually eat a lot of cookies, sometimes stealing one of Sasha's Oreos. But she was in the mood for some right now. She was in the mood to indulge right now, hungry to fill her stomach and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. Comforting all her worries into a calm state.

Eren sighed, despite the fact that they were high school seniors Mikasa still had her moments of acting like a child. All these years alter and she hadn't changed one bit. But he was feeling generous right now, so he didn't argue and went to get some more. He hoped they wouldn't start crying again, he didn't have enough cookies for that situation.

Jeanne smiled lightly, Mikasa was acting more like herself again. But she liked that, it felt like old times. Forgetting her problems and whatever she had been upset about before. Things feeling like normal for a brief moment. She wasn't brave enough to go outside yet, the fear of bumping into her ex still lingering on her mind. But if Mikasa or the others could visit again, she would feel very happy. To be with the people she loved most.

"Merci Mikasa, for coming to see me. I… I've missed you, I've missed all of you" she replied shyly. Her ex had never let her see any of them, being the controlling asshole, he was. Making her realize how lonely she had been. She was still getting her life back, taking baby steps until she felt strong again. Getting used to the fact she was back in reality and away from the darkness she had been trapped in for the longest time.

If she came over with some of her friends sometime, she would like that. Being able to see them again and reassure them that she was safe and sound, easing their worries over what state she was in or if she was safe. Recovering from her past and the memories that haunted her. Moving on from her past battles and coming out stronger, even if the process was slow.

Mikasa looked at her quietly, still nibbling her cookie. She hadn't seen Jeanne smile in a long time. Though small it was still a smile, showing that the old Jeanne they knew was still in there. Slowly, she reached out and hugged Jeanne. Wrapping her arms around her neck making sure not to spill any tea on her. Able to notice the differences in her that Eren had been talking about.

She had lost weight, she could feel it in her body. Jeanne used to be much curvier than this but had lost weight. She was smaller, weaker and frailer and she knew who was responsible. That guy had done this to her, he was the one who had hurt Jeanne. She would get him back for this, she would make him pay for hurting Jeanne. She would make him hurt worse than he thought humanely possible. He would not get away with what he had done.

"Take care on your way home. Call your uncle too, he'll be worried" Eren replied sternly. Given she hadn't told him where she was going or communicated with him, he would be worried. She may have been able to look after herself to an extent, she could still get into danger. It was late, anything could happen to her. Being self-aware never hurt anyone and could save your life.

Mikasa nodded quietly, wrapping her scarf tighter around her neck. She hadn't really kept track of time, she had just been so eager to see Jeanne. Lost in the moment, being able to see her friend again. She peered into the hallway to see Jeanne lingering shyly behind Eren. It was clear she wasn't comfortable with going outside yet but that was understandable. But she was making progress.

"I'll come back, I promise" she replied warmly smiling at Jeanne. She knew how lonely the other girl must have been. She had missed her too, having been worried sick over her well-being. She was in safe hands with Eren and he would protect her. But she would keep her eyes out at school and make sure her ex stayed off her scent. But hopefully, she could sneak her friends here without his knowledge too.

Jeanne softened and nodded, it had been good to see Mikasa again. Of all the people she had wanted to see, she was glad it was Mikasa who came. She wasn't brave enough to face the others yet. Mikasa tended to express herself in gestures than words. Being the perceptive person, she was, she understood. Like Eren she didn't push her or ask questions. But she had lost control today, breaking down as it all became too much.

"Oui, I'd like that" she replied shyly. Another small tea party would be nice, being able to chat in a comfortable setting with another familiar face. A big event would be too overwhelming for her just yet, too many questions she wasn't ready to face just yet. She was still finding her feet, small was better right now. Allowing her to get used to normal settings.

Mikasa lightly waved at them both before heading down the stairs. Tucking her scarf around her face and putting in her headphones as she made her way home. The streetlights illuminating her. Looking around her cautiously before heading towards the train station to get back to her uncle's home where he would be waiting patiently for her.

Eren watched her leave before closing the door, though she lived with her uncle they were like siblings. The two of them had grown up together, so he couldn't help but worry about her. He then turned to Jeanne who appeared calm but showed a hint of disappointment in her eyes. He was no fool to how close Mikasa and Jeanne were, as well as the feelings she once held for his adopted sister.

Knowing that he couldn't help but feel a little jealous, knowing she had fallen for his sister first. But their friendship was very close, the two now having a relationship similar to that of siblings. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair with his hand, wanting to comfort her. "I'm glad you had fun. I know it must have been lonely, being separated from your friends like that" he replied gently.

The relationship with her ex hadn't just been physically abusive but emotionally too. If he was that paranoid about her friendships and who she was interacting with. Then that meant a lack of trust on his half. Relationships were a mutual bond of love and trust, neither of those things he had shown towards Jeanne. He had used her for his own means and abused her to the point she became a ghost of who she used to be.

Jeanne softened and blushed, feeling comforted by his concern over her. It had been a long time since she had enjoyed being touched, Mikasa's hug being the first time she had received one in a long time. She had been so taken aback she had ended up crying too, the feeling of love was something she had felt in a long time. She shyly reached out to grip his sleeve again, feeling needy again. She was aware when Mikasa came over she had been a little rude and ignored him. But she just hadn't known what to say.

Eren stopped, turning to look at her curiously. She looked so vulnerable, but in an adorable way. She had always been a tomboy at heart but now she was girly. He could just eat her up right now "Jeanne?" he asked curiously. Wondering if she was feeling lonely. I mean, it had been a very emotional reunion, parting ways would be difficult for her.

"I… wasn't being rude, was I? It's just… I haven't seen Mikasa in so long. Seeing her react that way, seeing her again. I… I was taken aback" she asked nervously. Wondering if she should have tried to make conversation with him. Involve him in the situation instead of sitting in silence like she had been. But she had just felt so awkward is all.

Eren stared at her in silence, why would he be mad? Sure, he had been a little overwhelmed by the crying, but he wasn't complaining. Jeanne was still very fragile and Mikasa had been so relieved to see Jeanne safe and sound. Jeanne hadn't seen any of her friends in a long time, getting used to their company again was a work in progress. Rushing herself was not an option, she needed to adapt to her new life.

He was repressing all of his emotions and putting her first, she needed protecting. The recovery process would not be easy for her, but he would be there for her every step of the way and so would Mikasa. He was more than used to Mikasa being quiet or having outbursts, that was just the kind of girl she was. She was his dear friend and he had known her all his life.

"Jeanne, you've been isolated from your loved ones for so long I don't doubt you'll feel strange seeing them again. Baby steps exist for a reason, don't push yourself" he replied calmly. He was glad to see her react that way, to know she was still capable of feeling emotions aside from fear and sadness. It gave him hope that he would be able to see the stubborn and strong willed woman he remembered.

Jeanne felt her face heat up, since when had Eren become so cool? It was like he was a completely different guy. Not the cocky and annoying guy he used to be, but cool and mature even. She was tired, but peaceful. She needed some space but just to think for a while. After all this she would definitely sleep well tonight. The crying had exhausted her, but in a good way.

"Can I use your bath?" she asked calmly. She was aware this was Eren's home and though he was taking care of her. She felt the need to at least be polite after all he was risking looking after her. It had been a long and emotional day, she would sleep well but she needed to calm her mind. Still buzzing from the intense crying session she had earlier.

Eren nodded, I mean he had let her use the shower when she first showed up. Though he was glad she asked, they were kind of like roommates now "Sure" he replied calmly. Watching her as she headed towards the bathroom quietly. Taking her in, relieved to sense a slight air of positivity from her. A small crack of the Jeanne he knew was starting to grow bigger. A fond smile spreading across his face, hope filling him knowing she could be saved.

Désolé-I'm sorry

Merci-thank you

Oui-Yes