Mystic Messenger High School! AU - Peaceful - Saeran x Reader

Morning Rush

I woke up the next morning on the couch.

Damn... I guess I didn't make it to the bed last night. I should probably get ready.

I slowly sit up and blink the sleep from my eyes. 

What time is it?

I can't see the microwave clock from my position so I frantically slide my hands all over the couch, searching for my phone. Nothing. I clutch the edge of the seat of the couch and lean over, checking under it and also the rug in front of me. 

How did my phone get under the couch?

I lean forward, reaching for it while still holding onto the edge of the couch. Unfortunately for me, as my fingers brush my phone, I flip over and fall off the couch, landing gracefully on my ass.

Awesome.

I sigh.

"At least I have my phone now." I say aloud, pressing the home button to light up the screen. 6:53 AM. 

I've got time. I'll get ready just in case, though.

I end up eating leftover pancakes that were in the fridge. Since my parents are always away on business and are never home, I have the whole house to myself, essentially. My little brother lives with my grandparents since my parents don't trust me enough to take care of him. 

While I'm standing in front of the microwave, I realize my glasses are crooked from sleeping last night and quickly adjust them. I pick up my phone from the counter where it was charging. I have two messages; one from Jaehee and one from Luciel.

Jaehee Kang: Hey, (Y/n)! Just checking to see if you got enough sleep last night. We should hang out once we both have some free time. Don't forget to eat breakfast!

I smile at her message. Jaehee is so sweet, I'm really lucky to have her.

(Y/n): I slept well, thanks. Hope you did as well. Don't forget yourself, Jaehee. Eat breakfast and don't overwork yourself. See you at lunch :)

That was sweet. Might as well read Luciel's message. Probably something about last night's chat.

707: You want milk, white, or dark chocolate?

Yep, there it is.

(Y/n): You don't have to actually get me chocolate, you know. I was kidding.

The microwave beeped, alerting me my pancakes were done. After I opened it, the time displayed on the screen; 7:19.

Shit, I better eat fast!

I checked my phone again to see I already got a reply from Seven.

What does he do, just sit by his phone waiting for me to text him back?

707: I'll just get you all three. You're impossible, you know lololol

This is why he's my favorite. I get free chocolate, and all I had to do was act bitchy! I wonder if that's how the real world works...

(Y/n): Sure do. But you know you love me ;) lol

The pancakes taste pretty good. It sucks I have to rush to eat them. After I finish them I quickly run to my room, pick out some underwear, a (insert favorite band name here) t-shirt, and some jeans. As I changed I threw yesterday's clothes in the hamper to worry about later. I ran to the bathroom and ran a comb through my (h/c) hair and brushed my teeth. Once I finished, I finally put my socks on and my favorite pair of Converse, finishing off my outfit with a sweatshirt.

Perfect.

I took my phone out of my pocket to look at the time: 7:34. 

Shit! I have to leave NOW!

I grab my already-packed backpack and my keys before rushing out the door, locking it, and running to school. Thankfully, I only live two blocks away from it.

I sigh as I get through the doors on time, the first bell ringing to signal the time was 7:55. I walked to my locker, trying to catch my breath, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. 

"Hey, (Y/n)."

I roll my eyes and turn around.

"What do you want, Saeran?"

"I had to ask you something about the English project."

I'm ready to listen, but then I realized he was waiting for me at my locker. "How did you find my locker?"

"I just waited where we were walking yesterday morning. I figured one of these lockers had to be yours."

"Right..."

Awkward silence. 

"So... The project?"

"Oh! Right!" he blushed. What the hell was this kid's issue?

"I don't know if we can finish the project." 

"WHAT? Why not?!" It came out a lot louder than I intended and I got a few glares from the students around me. I felt color rising up in my cheeks and I look down at my feet.

Saeran seemed unfazed, his gaze staring into the top of my head. "Well, a lunch period a day isn't going to cut it. We only have 45 minute lunch periods. Besides, what are we supposed to do about weekends? I seriously doubt you have any plans."

I jerk my head up to glare at him. He's smirking again. That smug son of a bitch. "Oh, really now? And I suppose YOU have plans?" I say, punctuating my sarcastic question with a 'tch'.

"Nope, actually."

I smile smugly. "Thought so."

"Well, good. Then this will work out nicely." He hands me a folded slip of paper. "Put this in your phone and text me what time works for you. We can work on it at the public library."

Did he just- "Wait, what?"

He shoves his hands in his pockets and leans forward. I back up so I'm against my locker and he takes a step forward, refusing to let me get away from him. Now we're face to face and his nose is barely a centimeter from mine. "I'll see you in English, then." He smirks, his mint eyes boring into mine. My face flushed and I shifted my gaze to the floor.

"Um... Y-yeah." He stood there a second longer before backing away and disappearing into the crowd. 

I stand up straight and let out my breath. I didn't even know I was holding it in the first place! The piece of paper in my hand crinkles as I open it and enter his number into my phone.

Guess I have a study date on Saturday...

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