Avalanche [RWBY Winter x M!Reader] (discontinued)

Chapter 2: Failing

Year 1: The Middle

- Third POV -

Winter: "(Y/N) get up! You're going to be late again and our teacher will be pissed!"

(Y/N): "Five more minutes..."

Winter: "You said that ten minutes ago! We're going to be late!"

(Y/N): "Go without me..."

Winter: "Ughhhh why do I even try with you?! You don't try in school and you fail half your tests!"

She stomps out of the shared room leaving her roommate to fend for himself again. This has been a daily thing where Winter would try and wake up (Y/N) only succeeding a third of the time as those times he didn't stay up to play video games.

(Y/N) has been known to either be late for class or failing his tests. Despite all of this, he was respected for his skill. He has been challenged by two dozen of students only consisting of males, to lose in their duels. People call (Y/N) The Laid Back Talent as everyone can clearly see how skillful he was but he was still extremely lazy.

His roommate Winter was known as the Ice Queen. Known for being a model student, almost or perfect on her tests, undefeated, few friends, kinda cold, you name it. Though she was still asked out by half the male population as she was drop dead gorgeous and rich. The guys also knew that (Y/N) was her roommate and that was another reason why (Y/N) has been challenged so many times.

Later...

(Y/N)'s scroll rings and still half-asleep, he picks it up.

(Y/N): "Hello?"

James: "GET YOUR ASS INTO CLASS (L/N) OR I WILL COME OVER THERE AND-"

(Y/N) hangs up the phone and goes to the shower to get a quick rinse in before heading to class. After five minutes passed by he gets out and dries himself off before putting his uniform on. He walks out of his room and heads towards his class before James is able to call him again.

(Y/N): "Maaaaaan, why does he insist on me going to class? Why can't he worry about his own duties and leave me alone..."

Once he arrives at his classroom door, he just walks into class with his headphones in ignoring the stares coming from his classmates and teacher. He plops down in his usual seat which was next to Winter since she always insisted on leaving that open for him for some odd reason. She always claimed that it's because she wants to make sure he is focused on learning and not sleeping in class.

Winter: "You're an hour late."

(Y/N): "Sorry... I was up till 4am playing CoD with the boys."

HR Teacher: "(Y/N). You're lucky that General Ironwood insists that you stay here at Atlas Academy. If it wasn't for him, I would've thrown you out already."

(Y/N): "Yeah yeah I know, don't need to tell me twice."

Winter (whispering): "I still don't understand your relationship with General Ironwood. Is he like a friend or..."

(Y/N): "He's my uncle."

This shocks her as she didn't see that answer coming. She really thought that Ironwood was just some friend of his parents or something, not related by blood. This causes an awkward silence between the two for the rest of class as the shock of someone that has no redeeming qualities except his combat skills, could be related to the hardworking General.

A few hours later, combat class has finally arrived. Literally the only class that (Y/N) hasn't missed a day of since its the only class that he enjoys and isn't tiring unless he is participating. Luckily no one challenged (Y/N) today but a somewhat eventful proposal happened.

Winter: "Hey (Y/N). I am going to help you study."

(Y/N): "How many times do I have to tell you that I don't want you to help me. It's a waste of time for you as I can't be bothered to study or focus."

Winter: "Here lemme show you this."

She presents him her scroll. On the scroll showed the passing grade requirement and someone appeared to be underneath it by 1%.

(Y/N): "I can make that up easily."

Before (Y/N) could look away, Winter snaps her finger a couple times to make him look at her scroll again. This time a message was opened up and it was from his uncle.

James (text): "Winter, I am General Ironwood. I want you to relay to (Y/N) that he needs to past this remaining half of the year with a grade above an 80%. If he doesn't he will be forced to take the year again. I am already aware of you trying to help him as you can also see the potential in him as I do, so I will also personally want you to tutor him. I will reward you with the opportunity to get a high-end job after you graduate Atlas Academy. Thank you and have a nice day."

(Y/N): "Why and how did he get your scroll number?"

Winter: "That doesn't matter now, but I will help you pass (Y/N)."

(Y/N): "Why does he want me to past so badly with a high grade?"

Winter: "I don't know but I don't want to lose this opportunity. Please (Y/N)... I need this."

He saw the look in her eyes. He can see that she desperately needed this for some random reason that he of course didn't know. He sighs as he knows that he will feel bad if his actions causes harm to someone he knows.

(Y/N): "Fine, I will TRY and pass with an 80% for the next half of the year." He reaches out for Winter's hand. "Let's do this... partner."

They shake hands. After they let go, the teacher screams at the top of his lungs.

CC Teacher: "WINTER! YOU HAVE A CHALLENGER!"

Winter: "Yes sir!"

(Y/N) melts into his chair. He's going to work hard and pass. He doesn't want to be here for another year if he has to. He refuses to be held back. Also this isn't about himself anymore, it's for Winter too.

She has been nothing but kind to (Y/N) ever since he out of the blue offered the bed to her. Though (Y/N) has always been kinda distant with her, but today, he decided that he would pay back that kindness that not many people see from her.

This made him smile slightly as he watches Winter destroy the guy that challenged her to a dual.