SUNSET CURVE | one shots

School Project

pairing: reggie x reader
warnings: fluff, mentions of panicking, strangers to lovers
word count: 3,356
song used: Everything Has Changed - Taylor Swift
note: so this one and the next reggie fic i post are actually my favourite out of the ones i wrote for reggie appreciation week and i hope y'all like them too!

The air conditioning that blasted through the music room was nearly freezing you half to death. It was still February and it was cold outside despite that there was no snow, so why was the air conditioning on? You were lucky that you brought your sweater to class today, silently thanking yourself as you pulled the sleeves further down your hands in an attempt to keep them warm.

Since it was so cold and so early in the morning, almost the whole class was trying to keep awake as you waited for Ms. Marquez to arrive. It didn't take her long to come in, wrapped up in a knit sweater and carrying a mug in one hand and a stack of papers under her other arm. She greeted the class with a smile, asking everyone how their day was going.

It was only the second period and people were still waking up, so she was greeted with mumbles or groans. She turned off the air conditioner after putting her things down on the desk in the front of the class and you heaved a sigh, thankful that you wouldn't become a block of ice before dance class.

She smiled, picking the papers back up and beginning to walk around the class. "Okay, so today I'll be going over your culminating assignment. I know, I know, it's a little earlier than most assignments are handed out, but I have my reasons."

As she handed out the papers to everyone, she said, "You're going to be creating an original piece with a partner. You'll be performing these pieces for me and your class in May, so I'm assigning the project now to make sure you're all prepared."

Your hands grew clammy at the idea of performing. You didn't like singing in front of people, and judging on who your partner was going to be, you were likely going to be the one singing. "I've assigned your partners already, and their name is at the top of your paper along with theirs. This sheet of paper is extremely important, so please don't lose it."

Ms. Marquez handed you a sheet of paper, and at the top of the paper in her beautiful handwriting were two names. Y/n L/n & Reggie Peters.

Reggie was sitting two seats away from you, to your left. He looked up from his sheet of paper and caught your gaze, sending you a smile. You returned it, although yours was more shy and reserved than his was. As soon as the papers were distributed, your teacher said, "This will be the sole focus of our classes from now on, but you will have to meet with your partner outside of school to practice. Now, go, meet with your partner and start planning."

Nervously, you stood from your chair and sat in the one that another student was previously sitting in, sticking your hand out for Reggie to shake. He laughed, a bright smile on his face as he shook it. "I don't think we need to say our names, do we?"

Laughing with him, you tugged on your sweater sleeve as you said, "No, I guess we don't."

Talking with Reggie after that was easy, and he brought out his songbook to make quick notes in. It was old and worn, the leather smooth in some places and peeling along the seams. There were stickers covering it and some papers sticking out, but Reggie didn't seem to mind any of it. As you both talked, when Reggie wasn't writing anything down, his pencil was tapping against the book.

The faint chatter of 30 other students conversing calmed you and you both decided on a song that could bring out the best in your voices and could show your relationship. Which, although you had just met, was very easygoing and comfortable. Reggie told you that he could play the guitar, which made everything easier. You said that you could play piano if needed, but you would figure out the melody later.