The Gay Experience: Misunderstandings, Pining, and Domestic Bliss
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Jean was more invested in this than Marco had expected. He must not have taken any breaks while Marco was at the claw machines, and with how in shape he was, he had to be pushing hard every game to wear himself out so much. Standing there and watching his best friend work so hard to win him a silly prize at the arcade, Marco came to a terrifying realization.
He didn’t have a crush on Jean.
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Under the Stars Without You by Holdingbackrain
Fandoms: Shingeki no Kyojin | Attack on Titan
15 Jun 2021
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It was a little hard to be Marco's best friend when he came out. Not because I didn't like that he was gay—I could care less who he was attracted to—but because everyone in school thought we were dating. Almost everyday, people would comment asking if we were going out or if I liked him, or if I was gay and it got a bit frustrating having to tell people I was straight so much.
I didn't even think about my sexuality. I liked girls. I was attracted to women. There wasn't anything else to consider.
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Marco woke up from blissful, joyful sleep to Jean being ripped from his arms. Marco was about to open his eyes and reach out to bring Jean back, only to freeze when he registered the voice of Jean’s father shouting in the room. It was followed closely by the sound of Jean thudding to the floor and groaning in pain, making Marco’s stomach lurch.
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When did Marco finally realize that he wanted more from our friendship… and why? It couldn’t have been before high school graduation… there was no way. As for why, I hardly had anything to offer, save it for my stubborn attitude, along with an almost permanent scowl, followed by the occasional sarcastic comment. How did a cheerful guy like Marco have feelings for me?
For Jeanmarco week 2021 day 3: Classmates
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Feeling his phone vibrate, Marco took a deep breath and looked at his most recent message.
Jean
can we talk? in person ofc… i need to tell u somethingJust like that, there was a new kernel of hope wedging into Marco’s heart. Jean obviously had not read any of Marco’s last several texts, which was expected, but the response rather than ignorance was the thread by which Marco hung. Despite his better judgment, Marco leaned into this slim chance at something with Jean. He told himself it was okay since he still had his escape plan via Thomas to fall back on. What were a few more days of pining after all these years?
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“What time is it?” Jean grumbled, pressing a lazy kiss to the top of Marco’s head.
Marco tapped his phone to wake it and groaned through a pout. “11:43.”
Jean echoed the sound as he sat up, gently pushing Marco away to stretch. “We need to do something to stay awake.”
Marco giggled and, in his sleep-induced delirium, made a bold joke. “We could do each other.”
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