Hello everyone and welcome to another chapter of Surprise! I hope you enjoy and thanks to everyone for reading, reviewing & stuff for this story. Also, just so you know and are not confused, its December 23rd in the story because I felt like it.
It had been a week since Marco told Jean to make up his mind but luckily for Jean, Marco seemed to have forgotten. Now they were all at Jean's house for a Christmas party. His parents would be out watching a movie and going to dinner for the duration of the party so he didn't have to worry about being embarrassed by them. Currently Sasha was having a marshmallow eating contest with Mikasa and Eren while Krista recorded the chaos. To everyone's surprise, Mikasa won but it was very close. In fact, if Sasha hadn't eaten before the contest she would've won. They watched the hangover and the nightmare before Christmas, which Armin knew by heart. Popcorn was flung, a mess was made, and most of them left early so they didn't need to clean up. The only people who stayed where Armin, Mikasa, Eren (who was a bit reluctant to do so), and Marco.
"Finally we're done!" Eren said as he plopped down on the couch. "Thanks for helping you guys" jean said, grateful they didn't bail out on him. "No problem" Marco said as he got up, "well, I'll be leaving. Goodbye." He said as he left the living room after everyone said their farewells. "We will be going too. Bye Jean." Eren said as he got up and left with Mikasa right behind him. Jean and Armin followed behind a little after, by the time they got to the door Eren and Mikasa where walking down the driveway. "Bye Jean" Armin said as both of them stood in the doorway. "Bye Armin." Jean said. Armin was about to walk away when a voice stopped him.
"Not so fast you two." Mikasa said darkly. "Mikasa..?" Armin blinked, confused. She wordlessly pointed up and both were confused at first until Armin noticed a certain plant dangling above them. "Um... Jean" Armin squeaked as he nudged Jean. Sure enough, mistletoe. Jean cursed his mother silently as Mikasa waited for them to kiss. "Mikasa you can't be serious!" Jean said, his face a bright red. "I am. So kiss or else I'll make you." She said with a stern tone that told the, she meant business. Armin squeaked and Jean's face turned even redder. Eren began to die of laughter and Mikasa tapped her foot.
Jean gave Armin an apologetic look before placing his hands on the blond's shoulders and planting a quick kiss on his lips. Jean quickly pulled back and Armin looked the other way, "umm bye" he said quickly before walking away. "Mikasa why'd you do that?!" Armin demanded, his face still pink. "What I thought you liked him?" She said casually before brushing him off. Meanwhile Jean watched them walk off, "crap" he muttered to no one as he went inside. He kissed Armin and was pretty sure he liked it.
Winter break was really want Jean needed, now that he had time to think he knew what he had to do. And as usual things didn't happen the way he thought they would. Jean was going to do it, he'd break up with Marco for sure. However it went the other way around.
Marco had been cleaning out his locker when Jean found him. "Marco I need to tell you something." Jean said. Marco turned around but didn't smile, "So do I. Look Jean, I know why your here and it's okay. I just want to thank you for getting with me in the first place. Heck, I didn't think we'd last as a couple this long. But thanks Jean, you made me happy but now its time for us to move on." Jean stood there shocked, "Marco..." "But that's not all," Marco said as he slammed his now empty locker shut, "I'm moving. I guess it's for the best." "What? How long have you known?" Jean asked. "About a week, but its okay. Keep in touch?" Marco asked. Jean nodded and hugged his friend, "you bet." Jean smiled with relief that it was all over.
After saying goodbye to Marco Jean began to walk to class when he was stopped by Mikasa. "Hey Mi-" "Today. After school. I swear if you and Armin aren't a couple I'll put you two together myself. Got it?" She said bluntly. "O-ok" jean said rather surprised. "Good. Also, mess up and I'll kick your ass. Armin deserves to be happy." The dark haired girl said before leaving.
Armin was seating outside reading when Jean approached him. "Hey Armin." Jean said causing the boy to look up. "Oh hi Jean, can I help you?" Armin said with a smile. "Yeah, would you like to go out with me?" Jean asked. He held his breath as Armin thought for a moment. "As a date?" Armin asked, his cheeks turning a little bit pink. "Does this answer your question?" Jean asked as he kissed the blond on the lips. Armin turned a bright red and nodded. "Great. I'll pick you up at seven."
That chapter was short and sweet. Thank you all for reading surprise but its not over yet! We have one more chapter to go, until then! :3