The stars falling (RWBY Male Reader X Winter Schnee)

Exasperation

(Meme found on Pinterest)

You wake to your alarm clock, as you do every morning. Slapping the annoying plastic box to shut it up, you flop back down and groan.

Man, fuck waking up. Lemme sleeeeep.

The motivation to get out of bed comes in the form of hunger, as it does every morning. Putting on a gown and slippers and shuffling out to the kitchen, you sigh.

Coffee.

Turning on the coffee maker and opening the pantry, you take out a bag of rolled oats.

Food.

Putting some in a bowl and adding a cup of water, you put it in the microwave and wait.

Scroll.

Picking up your scroll you turn it on. A single message has been sent.

"Hey kid, I've gone to see the girls. I know you wanna rest, but can you meet me there? I'll be at the academy by eight. Cheers."

Cole- Just one day. That's all I want. One day to rest, to take Winter out, to eat at a nice fucking restaurant and maybe cuddle. Is that too much to ask for?

The microwave beeps and you take out the bowl with a tea towel.

Sugar.

Your brain, still set on staying alive, demands that you sprinkle sugar on the oats. You comply, and add a teaspoon of it to your coffee as well.

Sit.

Sitting down with the food and drink, you sigh and start eating. Time blurs as breakfast is finished and you become conscious in the car to Atlas Academy.

Cole- When did I get in the car?

Driver- About five minutes ago, Doctor.

Cole- Am I losing it?

The driver looks in the rear vision mirror and shakes their head.

Driver- Judging by the bruises and bags under the eyes, you're exhausted. Get any sleep?

Cole- Some. It's been a crazy few weeks.

Driver- I forget that sometimes you important people actually get involved in the war. Must be tiring. We citizens just go about our days mostly.

Cole- I envy that kind of peace.

Driver- Hey, I'm willing to trade mine for some of the lien you're paid.

Arriving at the academy, you get out and go inside. Qrow is waiting, looking at his scroll. James is with him.

Cole- Winter will kill me if she finds out I'm not resting. So keep this quiet. Aight?

James- Of course. Your bruising is at its worst right now, it seems.

Cole- Really? I couldn't tell in the mirror this morning. Maybe it's my new tan.

Qrow- You look like shit.

Cole- I literally just made a sassy comeback to what James just said. Can we get this done, please? Why am I even here?

Qrow- I wanna take the girls and their friends to a few shops.

James- I've decided to keep them in some visiting team bunk rooms under watch. They've spent long enough in the cells.

Cole- My question still stands.

Qrow- I want you with us. The girls could be a bit happier if they saw you.