𝒮𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓇 𝒳 ℛ𝑒𝒶𝒹𝑒𝓇
College!AU, Harvard!AU, Academic rivalry, Fem!Reader, Owl Hybrid reader, Reader has owl wings, Drinking, Alcohol, Drugs, College party, Mature Language, Smut, 18+ (most of this is in later chapters)
₊˚ ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵୨୧ · · ♡ · · ୨୧‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ ˚₊
Hey everyone! Sorry for dying for a bit, I kinda lost motivation to write and school got in the way a little, but i'm back now. To those of you who commented, thank you so much for your kind words and support, it really means a lot to me. I added those of you that wanted to my tag list as well. I started writing this before Sonar's, or Victor's, name reveal and I don't really want to go back and change it, so I'll work something out for a name reveal in a later chapter. As always, I hope you enjoy reading <3
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
₊˚ ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵୨୧ · · ♡ · · ୨୧‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ ˚₊
Improved Battitude 1.8k words
When Friday rolled around, I decided I was tired of feeling shitty. Sonar's words clung to me, and over these past few days, I couldn't seem to shake them.
I hadn't seen him since Wednesday's class, but his words were still fresh in my mind. I knew it was pointless in being this upset over an insult from someone I barely knew outside of petty arguments and academic competition during class. I just couldn't rid myself of the pit in my stomach whenever I replayed the past scenario over again in my head.
In an effort to cheer myself up and finally put this lingering feeling to rest, I decided to spend the day doing some self care. I took the morning to shower before dressing in my cutest clothes. This time I actually took as long as I wanted with my skin care, make up, hair, and wing care, in comparison to my usual rush of getting ready before classes each morning. I left the dorm building feeling dolled up and mood already looking better.
I started my day in my favorite coffee shop just down the street from the university. The barista working the register was a sweet girl I knew pretty well at this point. She was also attending the university and I even had a class with her first semester last year. Now, in my second year, I didn't have any classes with her. I doubted I would for the rest of my time here, she was a marine biology major while I was in business.
I greeted her with a smile and played catch up with her before she took my order, an Iced Quad Espresso with three extra shots, and I moved to the side to wait. It was nice being away from school and treating myself, It was a good distraction. I was feeling better about this whole week already and I decided after this I would take my breakfast to the bookstore down the street to treat myself to countless, unrushed hours of searching for new books. There was a park not far from here too. Stopping by there to take some cute photos to post later might be fun.
I was pulled from my thoughts when a voice caught my attention to my right. "Three shots? In a Quad Expresso no less. If that coffee order isn't a cry for help, I dont know what is."
Ok, I knew the order was a bit out there, but being called out on it by a stranger was crazy work. I was going to turn to jokingly defend myself, Haha yeah…It's just the powers. Half owl and all, I don't get much sleep… Is what I was going to say, before the words faded completely and I was face to face with Sonar.
My awkward smile faded almost immediately and an uncomfortable grimace grew on my face. Yup, there's that feeling again, morning ruined. The events of Wednesday's class came back to me full force and the plans I had for a peaceful and fun day fell apart.
Why can't I have just one normal day where I don't have to see this asshole. And who does he think he is? Talking to me so casually after the shit he pulled last class. Did my rushing out of class not get the message across. I don't wanna fucking talk to him.
My eyes darted around for a way out. I debated leaving and just skipping coffee all together. Someone else can have a free heart attack in a cup. It's their lucky day, because it's definitely not mine.
He winced slightly at the grimace on my face and the very obvious look that said, get me out of here right fucking now. He moved his hands to hover at the sides on my arms, not actually touching me, but keeping me in place nevertheless. "Before you bolt on me, will you just hear me out?… Please?" He said awkwardly, an odd look of nerves that felt out of place on him, yet was strangely sincere.
I chewed on my lip and narrowed my eyes at him in contemplation. A part of me still wanted to stick to my original plan, say fuck him and just leave, but another part of me was curious. He looked desperate, and it felt good to watch him squirm a bit, especially after what he said to me the last time I saw him.
With one last glance over his pleading look that was borderline pathetic, I let out a slow sigh through my nose and let out a grumbled, "fine." A sigh left his lips like he'd been holding his breath, and the instant relief that washed over his face made my stomach swirl oddly. I brushed it off with a roll of my shoulders, and when my coffee came we moved to a booth in the corner of the cozy coffee shop.
I shifted awkwardly in my seat and my hands found their way around my coffee cup. I avoided looking at him, mostly. I would glance over at him every now and again admiring the softer look of him in jeans and a t-shirt instead of his usual button up and slacks, all before remembering I was supposed to be upset with him. After a moment of awkward silence he cleared his throat and leaned forward against the table, resting on his forearms.
"Look, I didnt-… What I said-…" He stumbled over his words and I caught how his hands were threaded together tightly. Whether from the awkwardness or nerves I couldn't tell. "I was out of line." He finished quietly, eyes focused mainly on the table as if he was scared to look at me.
I shifted in the seat, and despite the awkward half apology, felt a little lighter in my chest where the discomfort previously sat. I wasn't sure if he was doing this to clear his own conscious or if he really meant it, but either way I couldn't fight the warmth I felt at the idea that he might care more then he lets on.
"You called me brainless…" I hummed, fighting the soft smile that was itching to grow. I wanted to make him work a bit for forgiveness. He still hadn't looked at me and the wince on his face at my words only made him look more ashamed.
"I know…" He grimaced, "I didn't mean that… Like at all. I just acted like an asshole 'cause I was intimidated. I mean you're like really smart- only real competition I've like, ever had. And you're like the hottest girl I've ever seen and girls like nonchalant guys so- I mean I just thought Id- But then I got carried away and- I mean you're just genuinely so beautiful so-…"
So… thats not what I had expected to come out of his mouth, like at all. The small smile I had growing fell into a look of surprise as my lips parted in shock. I knew I was red in the face by how hot I was beginning to feel and I almost felt nauseous with now much my stomach was fluttering.
He stopped suddenly, a pained look crossing his face once his brain caught up to his mouth and he registered what he was saying. For the first time since we sat down, his eyes moved up from the table to meet mine, an almost equally flustered look on his own features. Now he was the one that looked like he wanted to run. He probably would have too, based on the way he shifted and looked as if he was about to push himself up, if I hadn't then blurted out, "Girls dont like nonchalant guys-… at least I dont…"
He paused and looked back at me surprised and oddly curious. "w-what?"
I looked from him, to my untouched coffee, to him again, awkwardly now. "I-…don't like nonchalant guys. I like honestly and effort, lotta girls do." I said quietly, now feeling put on the spot.
A small smirk was growing on his face, soft but knowing as his awkwardness fell away. "So, you were into all that is what you're saying." He hummed, referring to his rushed and stumbled jumble of words.
I paused a moment, pulling my eyes away from his, squirming under his teasing and oddly soft admiring gaze. With a nod of my head and a quiet hum I confirmed his words. When I chanced a glance back over at him, he looked like he'd just won the lottery. There was a large grin on his face as he leaned forward against the table. After a moment he let his smile soften and he looked at me more seriously. "So, do you forgive me? Truce?" He asked with something in his voice that I couldn't place, like he needed to know the answer, but why, I didn't know.
Still feeling flustered I cleared my throat finding my voice, "Yeah, I forgive you, truce."
The smile that grew on his face was blinding in the best way. He nodded his head and a moment later rose up from his seat. "I'll see you in class then." He hummed, turning to walk away before pausing and turning back for one last, "You look really cute like that by the way." He hummed teasingly, pointing weakly to his cheeks, before dropping his hand and walking towards the door.
A hand of my own flew up to my cheeks and I felt just how hot my skin was. When the bell on the door sounded with the final chime of the door closing behind him, I buried my head in my hands and groaned loudly. Too loud apparently, because when I looked back up and around the room, the barista I knew from past classes was looking my way both concerned and amused. I looked away quickly and grabbed my things, awkwardly waving good bye to her as I made my way out the door.
The cold air hit me like a wave and I appreciated its chill against my warm skin. After a long moment of just standing there with my eyes closed, I pulled myself together again. When I opened my eyes, I couldn't help but feel lighter, happier. Sonar was the reason for that, his apology, his compliments. A feeling bubbled in my chest that I wasn't quite ready to fully acknowledge, but I knew it was there. With a warm feeling and a slightly watered down coffee, I shook off the previous events and went on about my day. The reason for my new and improved attitude lingering just in the back of my mind.
₊˚ ‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵୨୧ · · ♡ · · ୨୧‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵‿︵ ˚₊
Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed :)
Tag List
@thulhu @lolagaming22














