Part One: Trainee Days

A collection of one shots that show progression of Jean and Armins relationship through the years

Au explanation: Jean and Marco both had crushes on each other. Jean slightly denied it since he did like Mikasa and used his crush on her to cover up his feelings for his friend. They never got to confess to each other but after Marcos death Jean feels extreme grief he never was honest about his feelings. Armin is the one to comfort him and grows close to Jean kickstarting a friendship that leads to love