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Author's Note: Here's prompt two, hope you like it!
Title: Fighting For You.
Prompt: Fight.
Summary: "If you want her, you gotta fight for her." Those were the wisest words Armin had ever told Eren.
Eren didn't know when it happened, or even how it happened. All he knew was that Mikasa had been talking to Jean more than ever before, and for some reason it pissed him off. He had no right to worry, Mikasa could take care of herself, and although Jean was the most annoying bastard ever, Eren was sure he would never ever hurt Mikasa. Then why the hell did he get angry every time he saw them together? Was he just acting like her overprotective brother or was it something else?
The answer to his dilemma came one day during dinner time, when Jean had intercepted Mikasa at the door and started talking to her. Eren swore he saw green and for a moment considered transforming into a Titan to kick Jean's stupid ass.
"You should stop looking at them like that." Armin's words suddenly brought him back to reality.
"I'm not looking at them in any way in particular." Eren grumbled as he nibbled at his loaf of bread.
"Yes you are. You look as if you want to kill Jean." Armin said matter-of-factly.
"Well, he does deserve an ass-kicking." Eren said, still glaring at the happy couple.
"Why?" Armin asked, pretty amused at his best friend's behavior.
"I don't know. I just wanna punch his ugly face… And why does Mikasa have to talk to Horse Face so much? At this rate, her food will grow cold." Eren said, pointing at the food plate resting beside him.
"Do you want to know what I think?" Armin spoke after a long pause.
"Spill."
"Don't get mad at me Eren, but you sound as if you were jealous of Jean." Armin said, lowering his voice so that nobody could hear him except Eren.
"Jealous?" Eren said in an equally low voice. "Why would I be jealous of Jean?"
"Because he has been spending a lot of time with Mikasa." Armin said.
"And how should that bother me? She can do whatever the hell she wants. Besides, for me to get jealous over Jean I would have to have…" He abruptly stopped when he heard Jean's obnoxious laughter. He turned around to yell at him for being so loud, but grew silent once again when he saw Mikasa's face. She was smiling, albeit a small smile, but it was there. Beautiful, soft, and intriguing, adorning her pretty face.
Realization hit him square in the face with the force of 100 titans. He looked to Armin once more and completed his sentence. "Feelings for her…"
"What was that?" Armin genuinely asked, for he had not heard Eren with all the commotion.
"I said I have feelings for her." Eren whispered, his face reflecting all the shock he was feeling.
Armin just looked at him with a grin on his face. "Took you long enough."
"Does Mikasa really have to practice with him?" Eren growled as he skillfully dodged Connie's punch.
"Huh? It seems Jean's finally making his move." Connie commented, grinning as he looked at his friend.
"What do you mean?" Eren turned to look at Connie with a serious look.
"Well, Jean has had the biggest crush on Mikasa since the first time he saw her. It seems that he's finally grown some balls and I bet he's gonna ask her out soon." Connie goofily said, so entranced on his friends that he totally missed the punch Eren threw at him.
"Ouch, Eren! What was that for?!"
"Do you think Mikasa will go out with Jean?" One day Eren asked Armin. They were sitting in the grass, talking alone.
"I'm… I'm not sure…" Armin stuttered, not wanting to reveal anything to his friend.
"She shouldn't. Not in this world. Love is a luxury we can't afford. Not with Titans roaming everywhere… Besides, Jean would make a bad husband, and their children would have that horrible face of his, or even his annoying personality…"
"Eren."
"What?"
"You're rambling." Armin said, smirking at his friend.
"Oh."
"If it bothers you so much, you should do something about it."
"Like what? Confess to her? No, she clearly has always thought of me as her little brother, always babying me. She doesn't see me as a man, she would probably reject me."
Armin sighed; his friend was the blindest fool ever.
"Eren, if you want her, you gotta fight for her. You will never know if she wants you as much as you want her, if you never tell Mikasa your feelings." Those were the wisest words Armin had ever told Eren. They had such an impact on him that he managed to make up his mind.
"You're right, Armin! I will definitely not lose to the likes of Jean Kirschstein!"
"I know you won't." Armin muttered, happy that finally something good was going to happen.
Mikasa was utterly confused. For the past few weeks Eren had acted more loving than ever before, even beating his attitude towards her during her first months living with the Jeagers. She wondered what had happened that had elicited such a behavior from him. Did Levi kick his head too hard? Had Armin told him something? Mikasa didn't know, though she couldn't say that she wasn't pleased. Eren had been acting the way she had always secretly dreamed he would. However, the reason for this change remained a mystery to her, and she was determined to find out. Fortunately for her, Mikasa didn't have to wait long, for one day, after training, Eren decided to make his move.
"Mikasa, can we talk?" Eren approached her, interrupting her conversation with Jean.
"Hey Eren, can't you see I'm talking to Mikasa?!" Jean exclaimed, getting frustrated.
"I thought you were done. Anyways, Mikasa?"
Mikasa looked at Eren and saw something in his eyes that made chills run down her spine. She merely nodded, and then turned to Jean. "Can you excuse me?"
"Wha, of course Mikasa!" Jean said, watching them both walk away. Turning to where Connie was standing, he wiped his hand on Connie's shirt.
"Jean, what's that?!"
"The rest of my hope."
As they walked, Eren took Mikasa's hand in his, entwining their fingers. Mikasa was surprised by his bold actions, her cheeks turning as red as her scarf. Eren, in returned, gave her a sheepish smile, guiding her towards an empty area of the training grounds. The girl wanted to ask what was going on, but knowing Eren, she decided to wait until he started speaking. Finally, they stopped walking and Eren motioned her to sit down next to him.
"Mikasa, can I ask you something?" Eren murmured, looking straight into her eyes.
"Yes."
"Do you have special feelings for Jean?" He quoted the words Mikasa had once said about him and Annie.
Mikasa blinked twice, before looking at Eren horrified. "Of course not!" Was that what everyone was thinking about her?
Eren sighed in relief, suddenly embracing Mikasa. "Thank God! I was really worried you were going to go with Jean and leave me all alone."
Mikasa's blush intensified. She tentatively hugged Eren back, resting her head on his right shoulder. "I would never leave you."
They stayed like that for a few minutes, both quite contented with their position, when Eren decided it was time to confess."Mikasa."
"Yes, Eren?"
"I think I have special feelings for someone."
"Oh." Mikasa said, dread running through her veins. Could it be she was right all along and Eren liked Annie?
"Yeah, I realized the other day. I'm stupid for not noticing it sooner. She's beautiful, strong, smart, kind, wise, and a little bit stubborn, always babying me, though I know she does it because she cares. She always takes my crap, and fights by my side. Oh and she always wears a red scarf I gave her years ago."
Mikasa's eyes opened widely, staring at Eren in disbelief. Was he confessing to her?
"Do you already know who she is?" Eren said, smiling at Mikasa, his blushing cheeks matching hers. "I'll give you a clue: she's sitting right next to me…"
He didn't need to say more, for Mikasa smashed her lips against his, savoring them with all her might. Eren kissed her back almost immediately, getting the answer he had wanted. Unknown to them, someone had watched the whole exchange. Armin Arlet smiled as his friends kissed. He had waited more than six years for this moment. Really, his best friends were so slow when it came to these things. He was just glad they finally had admitted their not fraternal feelings for each other.
"Oh Eren, you should've noticed when Mikasa got angry at you for training with Annie…"
