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I heard my phone buzz on my desk while I had my headphones on, trying to finish up an essay that was due at the end of the week. I picked it up and looked at the screen.
Jean: Wanna study at the library in 15? I'll bring chips or something.
I smiled and replied with "Yes!". Jean and I have been close friends since we met on the first day of classes at our college. We also had three other close friends in our friend group per se; Sasha, Connie and Marco. We all instantly clicked, and have been inseparable since.
I put away my computer and notebooks into my backpack getting ready to go see Jean. My roommate was Historia, she was super nice and she's one of my closest friends too. I didn't really see her much outside of our dorm because she was always with Ymir. It was fine though, I didn't mind. Jean, Connie, and Sasha lived together in an apartment that wasn't too far from campus, so I spent a lot of my time there too. Marco shared a dorm with Armin, who was one of the sweetest people I've ever met in my life. Armin mostly hung out with Eren and Mikasa, who I've talked to a couple times but I didn't know them well. I would also seem him hanging out with a girl named Annie, who didn't really talk much, but she was super pretty.
Right as I was about to leave, Historia came in and hugged me. "Y/n! I missed you so much! Where are you headed?" she said with a smile. "I'm going to the library to study with Jean. I'm not sure when I'll be back but I'll text you." I said waving to her as I closed our door. I walked outside and a gust of wind hit me. It was winter, and I was wearing sweats, a hoodie, and a black jacket, and my sneakers.
I walked over to the library and went inside, seeing Jean sitting at a table with a plastic bag next to him. As he saw me walking over, he looked up and smiled and he got up to give me a hug. He was tall, and in great shape, he had a six pack, and his whole body was toned. I couldn't see it now since he was wearing sweats and a hoodie like me, but I've seen it before.
His arms were strong, and as he hugged me he practically lifted me off the ground. "Woah, you can't put me down now." I said to him. His shaggy light brown hair made him look like he just rolled out of bed, but it still looked good. "I'm sorry I just feel like I haven't seen you in forever." he said sitting back down, gesturing me to do the same. 'What's in the bag?" I said pointing to it.
He pulled out my favorite candy and drink. I don't even know how he remembers that to be honest. I smiled at him and mouthed 'thank you' to him. We both pulled out our textbooks and notes and studied for a test we had in science. Then we worked on our own and enjoyed each others company.
"Do you wanna come over to our apartment tonight? We're ordering pizza I'm pretty sure and if you don't come on time, Sasha will eat the whole thing." He laughed when he said it, making me smile. "Yeah sure, let's go now the library is closing soon anyway." We got our things together and Jean raced me out of the library grabbing my hand with him.
We talked and laughed as we walked to the apartment and once we got there, Sasha came and gave me a big hug, Connie said hi, and Marco waved with a soft smile. I walked towards the kitchen where I saw two large pizza boxes on the counter. Sasha was already drooling over it, and took 2 slices.
Jean gave me a plate, and I only took one slice for now. We all sat on the couch and turned on the tv.
"So how was studying?" Sasha said to me while the three boys were having their own convo. "It was good, he brought me my favorite candy." I told her. She started grinning. "I honestly think he likes you. Like more than a friend."
"I doubt it. And I don't really think I like him like that either. I'd rather just be close friends for right now. I don't wanna ruin another relationship with sexual shit." I said. The girl pouted, continuing to eat her food. I was sitting in between Sasha and Jean, Connie and Marco on the smaller couch to Jean's right. I heard the boys quiet down as I finished my food and we all focused on the tv show that was playing.
I heard Jean yawn, and he stretched his arm over my shoulder. This was normal between us. We did this all the time, and we don't like each other romantically. At least I think.
I leaned in so I was as close as I could possibly be to him as his fingers rubbed the side of my arm. He smelled like sandalwood and cologne, and I breathed it in withe every breath. I saw Sasha and Connie giving each other weird looks, and then looking back at us. I rolled my eyes, making sure Connie knew I saw them.
I don't think I liked Jean more than how we are now. I don't even know how he feels about us, he's very hard to read. I didn't really care though, I liked how we are, just friends.
I woke up from someone gently nudging my shoulder. It was Jean. "What happened?" I said. My voice was groggy, and my hair was a mess, my makeup probably was too. Jean smiled softly. "We fell asleep for a few hours, it's around 9:30 right now." Oh my god, I need to go back to my room to work on my essay.
My eyes widened and Jean could tell. "Hey, it's okay don't panic. I'll walk you back to your dorm and we can grab something to eat on our way back." He rubbed my shoulders with his long hands. I nodded and looked around the living room. Marco wasn't here anymore, I'm guessing he went to his dorm to get ready to sleep. Sasha and Connie were sitting on the smaller couch laughing at something on the boy's phone. Jean got off the couch and held his hand out, offering for me to take it. He helped me off the couch and helped me gather my belongings.
"You're leaving so soon y/n? The party just started!" Connie said waving the bottle of flavored vodka in his hand. "Connie! Put that away that's gonna be for this weekend!!" Sasha said trying to grab it out of his hands. "What's happening this weekend?" I asked the two. "It's Armin's birthday party, and even though he doesn't really enjoy parties too much, Eren and Mikasa wanted to do this for him," Jean said from behind me. "Your free right?"
"Yeah I can probably make it." I told the tall brown haired boy. Sasha ran over to me and hugged me. "Yay! I can't wait! Make it home safe okay? Text me when you're back in your dorm." She told me. I saw Connie wave goodbye to me behind Sasha. I nodded, and headed out the door, Jean following me.
"Where's the party being held?" I asked Jean.
"I think we're having it at our apartment, but it's not finalized." He said chuckling lightly. We walked in silence for a while, which was comforting. Before we walked back on campus we stopped into a little coffee shop that was still open and I got a bagel, and Jean got a decaf coffee. I didn't think he really liked coffee, I didn't seem him drink it often.
We made it to my dorm right after I finished my bagel. "Thank you for walking me to my room. You didn't have to." I told him. "Of course I would. Now get some sleep, I know you'll need it." He laughed. I hugged him, wrapping my arms around his neck. A second later he wrapped his arms around my waist, which he does rarely. He pulled me tight and we stayed like that for a few seconds, the wind around us seemed to die down as we hugged.
I let go and looked at him for a few seconds, and his light brown eyes looked back. His expression was almost shocked, but it soon turned into a smile. I started to walk off as I heard Jean behind me.
"Goodnight." He said almost in a shout. I didn't think I was that far away, but I guess he just wanted to make sure I heard him. "Goodnight, Jean."