(Mikasa's POV)

In the middle of the night, while every other person was asleep. I was the only one awake. I was staring at pictures of young Eren and I when we were just 8 years old.

I remember those days vividly. I recall the days that Eren and I spend with our parents, on trips, in school and even at each other's houses playing video games. We were much happier back then.

I don't know what's changed. I feel it has something to do with me being so over-attached to Eren, but I can't quite tell. I think it may have driven Eren away from me and that's why he looked at other women and pushed me away. I really wish I could be with him. But...

Unfortunately we don't always get what we want. And that's why I found myself here. Alone. With no Eren by my side.

Eren did finally make my dreams come true the other day, but rather than feeling happy at the end, I felt ashamed. Ashamed that I interfered with his relationship. Even though Eren said he's okay with it, I wasn't. If he wanted to sleep with me he should have wanted it himself, and not have done it for any other reason.

I asked him to stay away from me for the time being and I should do the same. I really don't want him to see me for the time being and neither do I want to see him. I needed to relax.

Suddenly I got a call on my phone. I leaned to the side of the bed on the end table and saw that it was Jean Kirstein calling.

"Yes?" I said as I answered the phone.

"He did what I suspected him of doing." Jean said in his mischievous voice. "My plan is coming together perfectly.

"Did Eren come to your house?" I asked.

"Yes. And with a bunch of his friends." Jean replied.

"What happened?"

"We fought. That's what happened. He came to my place assuming that I know stuff about him that he doesn't want anyone finding out. Especially not you. What I knew wasn't exactly what he didn't want me to share."

"And what is that thing."

"The identity of his beloved girlfriend."

My heart slipped a beat. I knew right there what anarchy Jean could inflict on Eren and I's friendship. But then again, he said that Eren thought that he knew the identity of the girl but Jean knew something else.

"And what did you tell him?" I asked.

"I was confused as much as you are right now. You want to know exactly who she is right? He spilled it out for me in his confusion, that idiot who you desperately want as the father of your children."

"So... he told you her identity?"

"Yes. And I assume you want to know this instant. But what I discovered myself is much more important than her identity."

"I don't care what she's hiding! Just tell me who she is!" I exclaimed loudly, but not enough to wake anyone up.

"Nononononono! I'm not telling you anything! If I told you now he'd be able to find a thousand and one ways to prove you wrong. He's smart and you know it." Jean explained.

"So what are you gonna do?" I asked.

"See? Here's where you come into play. All you need to do is stay with Eren as much as possible. Force him in the most flirtatious and non-senseless ways to spend as much time as you need with him. And then, if anything, I'll threaten his girl with what I know." Jean detailed his plan, or at least my part in it.

"All of that while I still don't know her identity?" I asked.

"Exactly."

"But what if she tries to approach him while I'm with him with some distraction she'd make up?" I asked.

"She wouldn't dare do such a thing. The last thing she wants is to expose herself. While you are with your lover boy she'll stay as far away from you both as she can. All of that without me even attempting to threaten her. Threats and blackmail would only be a backup deterrent." He explained.

"That sounds... like it could work... somehow."

"I'm doing this only to uphold my end of the deal. What I found out on the other hand is what's on my mind right now. I had to go do some digging, find phone numbers, get in and out of places, get the help of some old acquaintances, and much much more. You'll be blown away. And about the plan, don't you go expecting it to work like magic. Expect some form of resistance from both. You have to fight hard and strong to get your stupid love and achieve your goals. Waste of a time, to be honest."

"I didn't ask for your opinion." I stated.

"But you still need my help." He replied boldly.

I stayed silent. He was right. I needed his help to get to Eren after all. If he didn't get to me in the party, Eren and I the other day never would have happened. I heard him sigh from his end.

"I just... wish you could see me for who I am. I'm doing this only to make you happy. Otherwise what's the point? I'm risking life and limb for you and you're only using me as a stepping stone for your own selfish goals. Why can't you just leave the guy to himself and find peace and happiness with someone else? Someone who truly wants you? I don't want to see you try and fail, again and again, at pleasing a guy who doesn't even care. I... I'm trying my best... but like you, I can't seem to get noticed by the one that I love. You know, I see in you, not just beauty, but kindness, care and honesty. A good heart. A heart that gets broken time and time again. And I want to fix it. Heal it. And if I couldn't I'd give you mine. But you just don't let me. I've felt this way ever since you helped me in my schoolwork when I was a kid, and in the same day when you stopped a bunch of bullies who were picking on me. Do you remember that day? I believe you hardly do. But I will never forget it." Jean's words really moved me. I was shook by his feelings.

"I... I do remember." I said, with a tear falling down my eye. "I never paid attention to you ever since. As if you've left. And all this time you were there. And I just ignored you..."

"I... I don't care about that. I honestly don't." I heard his voice cracking. "I'm happy that you even answer my calls now."

"Jean... I'm sorry..."

"Don't be... You don't need to be sorry for a pathetic guy like me. You need to be happy... And please stop crying... I don't want you to cry." Jean exclaimed.

"How can I fix this for you? I need to make it up to you somehow." I stated.

"No need for anything. I just want you to be happy. That's all I want. I just wish I could be the one to provide you that happiness."

"Thank you, Jean... Thank You."