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-Unexpected Pairing-

Chapter 1

Deliquent!Se-mi × Overachiver!Female Reader

This is a multi-chaptered school au se-mi x reader fic, this is chapter 1 so please read the prologue or this won't make that much sense!

Prologue

Warnings: Rotating POVs, Homophobia, Homophobic Language/Slur, Drug use (smoking), Some angst. Reader and her friends are stuck up. Reader's friends are homophobic

Word count: 1,053

Chapter 1: Why her?

[Reader POV]

Your interaction with Se-mi left your mood a little.. sour. You weren't use to being turned down like that, and this girl was supposed to be your partner? Seriously, what was Mr. Byun thinking when he paired you with her? It's like he's setting you up for failure.

You approach your friend group's cafeteria table with a frown on your face, which was unusual for you. Normally you'd be wearing a cheerful smile, all bubbly and bright. You sit down with a sigh, which your friends seem to notice immediately since Mi-na hushed their giggles, a smirk on her face.

"Heyy, _____," She spoke with a condescending tone, trying to stifle a snicker. You look over at her, your expression turning confused. "Yeah..?" You give her a puzzled look, taking your lunchbox out from your backpack. Your friend Yoon-ju giggles besides her, earning her a nudge from Mi-na. Your gaze flickers between them, slightly annoyed by their constant laughing. Yoon-ju clears her throat, having to composing herself before speaking up. "How'd Mr. Byun's class go? I heard he's *assigning* partners for the project." You glanced over at Mi-na, your eyes narrowing at her and her suspicious smirk. You should've known she'd say something.

You clear your throat, beginning to poke at your food. "It was okay," You shrug, trying not to seem bothered. Yoon-ju raised an eyebrow, seeing through your act. "Oh really? I thought you got paired with Se-mi.." She hummed, smirking at you. "You got paired with *Se-mi?* Seriously?" Your friend Eun-mi interjected as she sat down at the table, a shocked look on her face.

You roll your eyes, crossing your arms as she burst out laughing. "It's not that bad-" You protested, though you were interrupted by Mi-na. "____, it's *Se-mi*, it really is that bad." She taunts, her tone snarky. "Yeah, I heard she's like a raging homo." Eun-mi states, leaning in as she whispered the last word, a disgusted look on her face. Yoon-ju nods in agreement, her face contorting in distaste. You frown, looking down at your food in discomfort. You didn't really want to discuss the rumors surrounding her.

"Who're we talking about?" Yoon-ju's annoying boyfriend Beom-seok butted in, sitting down next to her and slinging his arm around her shoulders. "Han Se-mi," She informed with a hum, leaning into him. "____ got paired with her." You groan, hiding your face in your hands. "Can we stop talking about this.." You mumble, but your words go ignored. "Se-mi? That Nam-junkie's hot sister?" He raised an eyebrow in intrigue, a disturbing smirk on his face. Yoon-ju scowls, hitting him in the arm. "Don't talk about that dyke like that." She snaps, rolling her eyes. Your face falls at her words, your eyebrows furrowing. "Yoon-ju, you can't say that." You state, frowning at her. She rolls her eyes again, mumbling under her breath. "Oh shut up, It's true.."

You shake your head, tuning the rest of the converstation out as you focused on finishing your food. You were already in a bad mood, and they were just making it worse.

———

The rest of your classes after lunch went smoothly, and you were grateful you didn't have cheer pratice today. The last thing you needed was the whole team asking about Se-mi. Was she really that big of a deal? You never really noticed her, just heard the rumors about her. You just hoped that you'd be able to get through this project and never have to talk to her again.

You approach your front door after a short walk from the school, unlocking it and walking into the house. It was dark and cold inside, quiet too. Though, it was normal for you, coming home to an empty home, having to wait hours for your mother to come back from her office. Well, it wasn't really empty, your father was there, but he was almost always unreachable. Upstairs in his fancy office, on the phone or computer all day. So really, it was *like* you were alone.

You sigh, taking off your shoes before walking into the dinning room and flicking on the switch, the dim glow of the chandelier being the only light besides the low sunlight seeping in through the windows. You quietly slide into one of the many chairs, which you always found to be an unnecessary ammount. There was only three of you living here, so why would you need so many empty spots? Maybe to make it feel more full, though it didn't work.

Pulling out the handout from your backpack, you begin to go over the project by yourself. It's a long, three week assignment that's worth 50% of your grade. You groan, resting your forehead against the table. Three weeks having to work with *Se-mi*? You weren't sure you could handle that long. And 50%? If you failed to get along with her, all your hardwork from earlier this year would be for nothing. You had to get the best possible score, or you could kiss SNU goodbye. That would leave your mother disappointed in you, and you couldn't stomach the thought.

With pressure weighing heavy on your shoulders, you take out your textbooks and notes, going over every possible equation to make sure you were ready for this.

———

[Se-mi's POV]

Se-mi sat on her bed boredly, a joint dangling between her fingers. In the living room, she could hear her brother Nam-gyu and his friend Thanos laughing about *something*, who knows what. It was annoying.

She had been trying to play a new song on her guitar, but it left her frustrated. Now she was staring at the crumpled handout paper in her hand, reading over the directions for that new project. To say she was uninterested was an understatement. Working with that popular girl for three weeks sounded like absolute hell. Even worse, you seemed completely fake. The way you smiled cheerfully irked Se-mi. She had heard your complaining to the teacher, didn't even give her a chance before trying to switch. Though she couldn't deny that you were pretty, it was a small pro.

Not that she wanted to do the project with her, she'll probably just skip tomorrow so she doesn't have to. That girl could do it on her own, she's smart, she probably doesn't even want her help.

That's it! Sorry this one is short, the next chapter will be longer and have actual se-mi and reader interactions lol. Hope you enjoyed!

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-Unexpected Pairing-

Deliquent!Se-mi x Overachiver!Female Reader

This is the first part of a new multi-chapter school au fanfic. Se-mi is a deliquent/troubled student and the reader is a popular teacher's pet. Reader is also kinda uptight at first. Hope you enjoy!

Warnings: None

Word count: 978

Prologue

Takes place in a public High School in an outskirt town in Seoul, Korea

It was your class period before lunch, the time was ticking down, students were shouting and throwing paper around.

"Alright, alright, listen up!" Mr. Byun called out, cutting through the shouts from the other students. "Before I dismiss you, I'll be assigning your partners for the upcoming project." Mr. Byun informed. "And no, you cannot switch, so don't bother asking." He sighed, adjusting his glasses as he began to read off the names on his clipboard.

Your classmates groaned, not looking forward to another science project. You however, had a smile on your face. A stark contrast to the rest of the class. You were what was called a.. overachiever teacher's pet, to put it bluntly. You were at the top of the class academically, and you were a cheerleader. The epitome of a popular girl. Beloved by all teachers and students, surely you would get along with your partner nicely!

"_____," He calls out, making you perk up with excitement. Maybe you'll get paired up with Yun-ju? He's cute.. Or maybe your friend Min-ji?

"And Se-mi." He finishes. Your classmates burst into laughter, even your desk partner Mi-na was holding back a giggle.

You pause, looking to the back of the class at the girl, Se-mi. She was leaning back in her chair, tapping her pen as she spaced out, looking out the window with a bored expression. She was not paying attention. Her desk partner Nam-gyu snickered as he tapped her shoulder and whispered to her.

Surely this was a mistake, right? He couldn't have meant *that* Se-mi, right? Hangs out with druggies, always ditching, never paying attention, low grade average, caught high in class. Not her...

The bell rings, pulling your attention away from Se-mi. You quickly pack your supplies, making sure they're neat in your backpack before getting up from your seat, approaching Mr. Byun's desk.

"Excuse me, Mr. Byun," You begin with a polite smile, glancing down at the list of names on his clipboard. "I'm sorry, I'm a little confused, did you say Se-mi was my partner?" You ask with a nervous laugh.

Mr. Byun sighs, looking away as he takes his glasses off. "I knew this was going to happen.." He mutters under his breath before clearing his throat. "Yes, I did." He states, crossing his arms.

Your smile falters, almost dropping into a frown. "Oh, uhm.." You pause awkwardly, trying to think of what to say. You didn't want to sound *rude* but.. "Are you sure Se-mi would be the best partner for me? I mean, I'm not sure that we'd get along-" Mr. Byun interrupts you with a raise of his hand, a stern expression on his face. "Have you talked to her, Miss ____?" He asks sarcastically, it was a rhetorical question.

Your mouth opened to say something, but no words came out. No, you haven't talked to her before.. Mr. Byun gives you a deadpan look, before it turns more understanding. "I know what you're thinking, but Se-mi is a capable student, she just doesn't put in the effort. If you actually try to work with her, I'm sure you'll be fine." He gives you a reassuring smile before waving you off with his hand. "Now go eat lunch, I'll see you tomorrow. Don't forget your phone and the project handout."

You sigh, about to grab your phone from the locker before someone bumps into your shoulder. "Hey!-" You frown, turning to the person. However, your eyes widen at the sight of Se-mi, your words caught in your throat. Wow, she's tall up close-

"Excuse me." She states sarcastically, a small smirk on her face as she reached into the locker and grabbed her phone. She pushed past you without another word, walking away and leaving you speechless.

You shake away the shock, grabbing your phone from the locker and two handout papers before rushing after her. "Hey, wait!" You call out in the busy hallway, trying to catch up with her. She doesn't stop walking, headphones plugged into her ears. "Wait!" You pant as you catch up to her, tapping on her arm. Wow, she was a fast walker..

She pauses, turning to you with a confused expression. "What..?" She asks with a frown. She certainly didn't expect this girl to chase after her. "You forgot the handout.." You state, extending the paper out to her. "..Oh." She looked down at the paper, her expression now indifferent. "Thanks.." She took the paper from you, raising an eyebrow. "You chased after me for this?"

Now that you are actually hearing her speak, her voice wasn't how you expected. You thought it'd be cold and monotoned, however, it was more.. low and calm. "Well yeah, we're partners now." You put on a fake smile. "Mmm.. Yeah, I heard." She shrugs, crumbling the paper and stuffing it into her pocket. You go silent, taking a moment to fully take in her apperance. You've never gone up to her, but now you could really see her. Her short hair, the bangs that hover over her eye, her piercings. Are those even allowed? You're sure they're not, but then again, she's wearing an oversized boys uniform, so she clearly doesn't care.

"You done staring at me, or can I go now?" She asks sarcastically, but it seemed playful, that same smirk on her face. You freeze, your cheeks heating up. "I wasn't-" You protest, but you're cut off with a chuckle. "Right, anyway, thanks for the paper." She waves you off, beginning to move away. "Wait, don't you want to go over it together?" You call out to her with a frown. "Nope, not interested!" She states, walking off at that same fast pace, leaving you standing there in the hallway.

Well, this's going to be an annoying project..

That's it for the prologue! I'll get started on chapter 1 as soon as I can, hope you enjoyed it!

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Squid Game School AU Headcannons!!

Team Thanos list first

(Se-mi and Nam-gyu are twins in this and their parents are Mi-Nyeo and Deok-su)

Headcannons are after the cut

Years:

Thanos is in Third year (12th)

Nam-gyu is in Second year (11th)

Se-mi is in Second year (11th)

Min-su is in Second year (11th)

Gyeong-su is in First year (10th)

Thanos

- 18

- In his last year

- Almost never shows up to class but is still on or near campus (he's selling drugs)

- Known as the school's dealer

- Popular in school (for all the wrong reasons)

- Always gets caught vaping in the bathroom

- He's always getting suspended

- Hangs out mainly with Nam-gyu

- Has a soft spot for Min-su, makes sure no one messes with him

- Gives Nam-gyu drugs for free

- Charges Se-mi for her weed just because Nam-gyu finds it funny

- Gets bad grades for sure, he's failing

- He DESPISES Myung-gi, starts fights with him outside during lunch. Head Teacher Mr. Hwang (In-ho) has to break it up

Nam-gyu

- 17

- Se-mi's twin, Han Mi-nyeo and Jang-Deok-su's son

- Goes around and bullies the First years, and Min-su when he's angry

- Likes to go up to Se-mi and tease her randomly, tells everyone she's his little sister to piss her off

- Is always stealing some of Se-mi's lunch

- Goes into class only when he's sober, otherwise he's ditching

- Has low grades but he's smart, he just doesn't care

- He needs glasses however they're too expensive and he would refuse to wear them

- Is loud at lunch and likes to talk a lot so he can feel heard

- Wears the same uniform pair twice in a row which grosses out and angers Se-mi

- Lets Thanos paint his nails during lunch

- Also gets suspended a lot

- Copies Min-su's homework when he's too lazy and high to do it on his own

Se-mi

- 17

- Nam-gyu's twin, Han Mi-nyeo and Jang Deok-su's daughter

- Hates Nam-gyu and refuses to join his friend group

- Sometimes forced to hang out with Nam-gyu and Thanos because of Min-su

- Goes by "Han Se-mi" in school just so she's not associated with "Jang Nam-gyu"

- Has to share oversized uniforms with Nam-gyu to save money, She hates it and gets dress coded often for not wearing a skirt

- Gets good/decent grades, however she doesn't apply herself much and skips classes a lot

- Only talks to Thanos so she could buy weed, Nam-gyu refuses to share with her

- Tries to avoid Nam-gyu at school as much as possible and pretends she doesn't know him

- Listens to music during class, drawing on her notes instead of focusing

- Has a girlfriend who's popular with everyone and is at the top of their grade academically

Min-su

- 17

- In the top ten students of their grade

- Attends each and every class

- Gets perfect 100% grades

- Gets bullied a lot by other students

- Always letting people copy off his work since he's too scared to say no

- Scared of Nam-gyu and Thanos but he doesn't want to be alone. He's also grateful for Thanos' protection against bullies

- However he actually likes being around Se-mi and Gyeong-su since they're really his friends

- He likes helping teachers after class by cleaning or organizing

- Spends his breaks and lunches reading silently at Thanos' table

- Had a crush on Se-mi at one point and told her at school. He found out she was gay

- Nam-gyu teased him a lot because of the crush, he was very embarrassed

Gyeong-su

- 16

- In his first year

- Get's okay grades and attends all his classes

- He thought Thanos was really cool when he first met him and now he really admires him like a fan

- Has his own friends in his year, however he likes to hang out with Thanos more

- Has a girlfriend that he never stops talking about

- Feels bad for Myung-gi when Thanos fights him. He likes his youtube channel

- Talks to Se-mi a lot whenever she sits with them

- He likes to talk about his interests at lunch whenever something similar is brought up

- Asks Min-su for help on assignments when he doesn't understand (He asked Thanos once and ended up failing)

- Once begged Thanos to paint his nails after watching him paint Nam-gyu's. He asked for purple and got laughed at in class

That's it! Let me know if you want any school au headcannons on any of the other characters!!