Fighting off the titans and training with constant guilt loomed over Jean’s shoulders due to Eren and the truth. He didn’t wanna die but he sorta excepted that he was always one step away from death. Especially now since this battle is no longer against titans (as they’ve discovered), it’s against humans. Against the nation of Marley.

He didn’t want this life originally. He hates it..but he’s made new friends which he’s thankful for, that includes you. War is inevitable. It’s gonna happen.

He found you sitting outside, enjoying the peace while it lasted. He sat beside you with a tired smile and a sigh. Words didn’t need to be said, although..he did have the intent to confess his feelings. He needed you to know incase something happened to him.