Cryptobiology - Part 9 (End)
Part 8
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“Yes, there are multiple titans and multiple people can be said titans. Some people of Eldian descent manifest their forms when they’re young and we’re taught to hide it. It isn’t exactly something that’d be accepted by society. A few of us are titans. Eren, Reiner, Bertl, Annie, and myself are all examples of this,” Armin explained with more clarity. “Mikasa knows because she grew up with us and dated Annie. We didn’t wanna tell you four because it’s hard to believe. And we didn’t want you to think we were crazy. It was already really hard for us to make friends and then you all happened along.”
Marco nodded, processing this information quicker than the other three.
“Okay I get that but why did you hunt us? We’re friends!” Marco asked Ymir.
“You hit me with your fucking car!” She narrowed her eyes at the two.
That got Reiner and Eren cackling again, though appointed stare from Ymir shut them up fast.
“It was an accident, but what did you think would happen when you pulled that Exorcist bullshit on us?!” Jean retorted.
“You literally stood in front of the car,” Armin agreed, earning another pointed glare. “What? They caught the entire thing on video. We saw what you did.”
“All of it?” Ymir replied, her face paling. “You recorded that?”
“Everything from us hitting you with the car to us escaping the park. Thanks for turning our car into a convertible by the way,” Jean gave her his best icy stare. It was then he felt himself start to go light headed as the alcohol started to kick in.
“You ran over my hand!”
“You turned into a deer, then transformed in front of them, and then called them food, how did you think they were going to react?” Annie gave Ymir a dull stare.
Historia craned her neck to look at her nervous girlfriend. “If all of that is true, you’re so in the doghouse.”
Ymir’s anger subsided as embarrassment started to seep in.
“Some of it might be true…” She admitted.
“All of it is true,” Jean confirmed, crossing his arms over his chest.
“Hey, I got you two to finally become a couple!” Ymir defended herself. “Oh, did you tell your boyfriend that you kissed me?”
Everyone’s faces turned to Jean who turned a deep shade of red.
Marco tilted his head in confusion. “You did what now? Is that why she asked of you wanted to kiss again?”
Jean’s face flushed crimson and he actively avoided everyone’s gazes. “I thought it was you and that was before I figured out she was the Jaw Titan.”
Eren snorted once more but a quick glare from Jean ended that.
“That still doesn’t answer the question of why. Why did you do that?” Marco asked, wrapping an arm around Jean’s waist.
Now it was Ymir’s turn to avert her gaze, while she turned pink. “I knew you were in the area and liked titans. Thought I’d have some fun with a practical joke…”
A silence fell over the room while everyone processed that information.
Eventually Marco sighed and replied, “Thank you but please don’t ever play a prank on me or Jean ever again.”
“Okay,” Ymir agreed before yawning.
“So,” Historia spoke up, glancing between her girlfriend and the new couple. “Is everyone on the same page and we have no hurt feelings?”
Jean immediately shook his head. “Oh I got some feelings, but when that car is fixed and we get our shit back I’ll start to feel better.”
“Yeah, yeah, but are y’all fine with us being titans and shit?” Ymir wondered, gesturing to the bulk of the room.
Marco and Jean gave each other wary glances, while Connie and Sasha shrugged their shoulders.
“We’re fine,” Connie confirmed so all eyes fell on Marco and Jean.
“Give us some time. I mean it’s cool for me because I love cryptozoology but Jean…” Marco started, before Jean placed a hand on his shoulder and silenced him.
“I’ll get over it but I’m both pissed and terrified right now,” Jean clarified. “It’s been a really long day.”
The titans in the room nodded in understanding.
“Oh, before I forget!” Historia perked up, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a card sleeve. She threw it over like a Frisbee at Jean and Marco who caught it. A quick inspection revealed it to be two hotel room cards. “You two have your own room a few floors up. It’s the least I could do to apologize for Ymir. It’s private and had a nice big bed.”
“Thank you!” Marco immediately perked up. He stretched his arms before standing up to get his arms. “I don’t know about you guys but we’re exhausted. Catch everyone in the morning?”
A quick glance at the window showed the sun beginning to rise.
“Make that the afternoon,” Jean corrected, joining his boyfriend on his feet.
Everyone moved out of the way for them to leave and get some much needed rest.
Much to Jean’s surprise the new room proved to be bigger than their friends’ room, complete with a king size bed and its own television across from the bed. He immediately flopped onto the bed.
“Jean, that’s disgusting! We’re dirty…” Marco frowned, though the idea of joining Jean was very appealing to him.
“They’ll change it in the morning. Come on, we’ve earned this rest.”
Marco sighed but knew there was truth to his boyfriend’s words. Rather than argue with him, Marco stripped out of everything but his boxers and jumped on the bed.
“You’ve also earned some other things,” Marco informed Jean, winking at him. Watching Jean turn red with embarrassment never got old for him. “Now get out of those clothes so we can relax.”
“Yes, sir!” Jean felt a surge of energy and he disrobed down to his boxer briefs, joining his boyfriend in bed.
Both embraced each other before sleep lulled them off, cuddling until their strength returned to them.
End