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Maybe there’s an Aeon that can rewind time somewhere in the cosmos. You could really use that power right now.

You’ve known Phainon since diapers, saw him through his awkward phase, and was the first to see him when he somehow got insanely attractive. Lethal facecard or whatever people say. The point is, you’ve known him longer than anyone not in his immediate family. Maybe except Cyrene, she’s a true day 1, always taking care of you two. But she’s currently off at University while you and Phainon are stuck navigating the horrors of high school.

Maybe it was the fact that high school would be the first time you and Phainon would truly be separated. Different classes, different after school activities, even different friend groups. You had maybe two friends at school but that’s only because you’ve had the same class as them for your entire high school career. Your coworkers don’t really count either, you’re just cordial with them for the sake of not making your already awkward job even more unbearable.

Back to Phainon’s new group of friends, they probably don’t even know you exist. If life was a game from their point of view, your role is schoolmate b. It’s almost unbelievable how different you two have become. Phainon and his group of friends are probably the most popular in the school. They’re the definition of picture perfect.

Anaxagoras might be an asshole but he has a good face and even better grades. According to rumors he’s been offered a full ride to attend the Grove. Mydeimos is captain of the school’s basketball team (though he’s good at almost any sport he plays) and an heir to a conglomerate. Aglaea, she’s more of a full time designer and part time student, her designs are everywhere you look, runways, billboards, and even tv commercials. The list of his friend’s achievements go on and on, it’s easier to list what they haven’t done.

But that’s getting a little too sidetracked, a week before the “confession.” Cyrene was on break and visited you at your job. Which could have gone worse, thank aeons it didn’t.

“You should try to talk to new people, Okhema is completely different from Aedes Elysiae. At this rate, you’ll only have me for company!” Cyrene was scolding you, again. Sure, it was in a lighthearted way but she was correct. You’ve barely talked to Phainon since entering high school or anyone for that matter. The only two people you talked to almost daily were Sampo and Sparkle. Probably because you were the person willing to talk to them despite their reputation.

“That doesn’t sound too bad… plus I could just make friends in college. Or something like that.” There’s no use trying to bring back something that was doomed from the beginning. The only reason you go to high school in Okhema is because you managed to get off the waitlist after applying.

Cyrene let out a sigh, “At least try to talk to Phainon. He’s sulking about you not talking to him.”

“Huh?”

“What?” Throughout your measly one and a half year of high school, you’ve never been close to Phainon. He’s always either surrounded by fans or friends, it’s impossible to talk to him one on one like back in Aedes Elysiae.

Recovering from your shock, you manage to ask a single question, “He tries to talk to me?” Cyrene just burst into laughter, dumbfounded at you and Phainon’s severe communication issues. “C’mon Cyrene don’t laugh!”

“You two really need to talk to each other,” her laughter had turned into light giggles now.

Now here you are, the Monday after break. Just a couple more months and it’ll be a new school year. The school courtyard is filled with other students, most in the standard winter uniform. Not very different from the summer one, no big difference other than the long sleeves. Which idiot decided to make school uniforms amplify the cold by fifty, they have to die a second time.

“Boo!”

“Oh. It’s you,” Sampo, the guy you’ve been unfortunately deskmates with for the past two years.

Sampo wrapped his arms around you, “Aww don’t be like that! As your dear friend, I’m hurt… I thought we were close…” He was always dramatic, though it sounded forced.

This was nothing unusual, just banter between you and the blue haired pest that clung onto you. Sparkle was probably somewhere around the school and the sooner you find her, the sooner the pest gets off of you. Though from a certain someone’s perspective, you two seemed too close for comfort.

“Yoo hoo! Earth to Phainon?”

“Ah sorry Hyacine! I spaced out a little.”

It’s really unfair, how can you let some guy, whom you met after starting high school, hug you from behind while completely avoiding him? He’s known you longer than that rando. You won’t even call him by his old nickname anymore! In the rare chance he gets to talk to you, it’s always “Phainon” and not “Phai.” He should’ve just asked the teachers to change his class to yours. But that’s just selfish thinking, at least to him. You deserve to meet new people and not be hounded by fangirls. He knows Valentine’s Day and White Day were nightmares to you back in Aedes Elysiae.

“Unfocused on the first day back? You’re lacking, deliverer.”

“Stop calling me that!!!”

Phainon and Mydei had an interesting friendship. They were seatmates during their first year of high school. That normally would be enough to become friends but no, of course not, especially with those two.

“Here, your package. It got delivered to my house.” Phainon was in a terrible mood, which was out of character for such a sunny guy. But who could blame him? He woke up late, had to sprint to the bus station, and even witnessed that blue haired pest clinging and using you as a shield.

Mydei only stared at him, a stern glare that would be enough to send chills to anyone. Except a pissed off Phainon. “In Castrum Kremnos packages are treated with respect, deliverer.”

Cutaway from that terrible memory, it still makes Phainon cringe to this day. How does a terrible joke of a nickname still stick after a year and a half?

Muffled laughter could be heard from behind Mydei. A purple haired girl covering her mouth, attempting to keep her amusement quiet.

“Not you too Castorice…” It was tradition to tease Phainon in their group. He was the most reactive after all. “Let’s just go to class first.” Honestly the best course of action for poor Phainon’s little heart. He wouldn’t have to hear more teasing and wouldn’t have to see that now, there were two people playing tug of war with you as the rope.

You on the other hand, were too busy being used as some human meat shield by Sampo while Sparkle tried to pull you off of him. Really where do these two get the energy in the morning?

“I’m going to class,” look you can try but success is a rare thing.

Sampo was still clinging onto you, except this time, he was in front. Anything to put a distance between him and Sparkle. He didn’t really have to worry about her though, cause unlike him, Sparkle had other people she could talk to.

Sampo was just rambling while going up the stairs. Your homeroom was on the second floor. Pretty fitting since you’re in your second year of high school. Third year is going to mean an extra set to climb in the morning. How nice.

At the same time Phainon, Castorice, Mydei, and Hyacine were going up too. Hyacine was a first year while the rest of them had nothing better to do as they had gym for first period. So why not tag along with Hyacine because she has something to actually talk about with Anaxa.

While you were halfway up the set of stairs, Sampo’s rambling suddenly stopped. It all happened so fast, Sampo screaming wait while a pair of gray haired twins charged full speed at him. You tried to step back but in your startled state, accidentally stepped on the weird edge of the stair. Wow, what a great way to go out, death by school stairs. This has to go in some sort of Guinness world record book.

“ah-” instinctively, you reached out your hand. But grabbing onto the rail mid fall won’t stop your fall, you know? Maybe Phainon is like Siri, voice activated by only you. He was starting to climb the stairs to go to the fourth floor, only to see you falling backwards. He really thinks with his heart, sprinting up the stairs with his arms stretched out, ready to catch you.

But, Sampo caught you before you could fall backwards. And dramatically declared while shoving you into his chest, “You know I could never put a dear classmate whom I love so much in danger!”

Phainon really might have to kill this guy.

Ace

"Who are you...?" was the first thing Ace said when he saw you. If it was a game of twenty questions that was a terrible first question to ask.

There was Ace, on the Ramshackle couch, freshly collared after eating a tart meant for an unbirthday party. And you, in your human (original) form on the stairs after hearing the commotion downstairs. "Dude you see me everyday."

He definitely short circuits a little after connecting the dots. In his defense, he always thought Yuu and Grim were pulling his leg about you actually being a human. Like there's no way some tiny bird attached to the prefect's shoulder is actually another person. (It's also easier to think they're joking than believe Yuu and by extension you trust him enough to reveal information that makes you even more vulnerable. From another world, magic-less, and an uncontrollable bird form? Geez that's a death sentence in a school like Night Raven College)

At least he's a little more sympathetic towards you after this. It really must suck being a bird without having control over which form you take. He tries to treat you like a human during school hours but he looks insane to any student passing by when he's "having a conversation" with you.

Deuce

"So you didn't hatch out of an egg?" Deuce stares at you, looking a little mortified. Give him a break this is too much information overload for the poor guy. This is the second time his idea on eggs were broken.

You stare back at him with an equally mortified look, "Why would you think that. You had three people telling you I was actually human." Growing in a egg and then working to hatch honestly seems like a nightmare.

Look he's trying his best. Despite his past as a delinquent, Deuce is still pretty naive for a NRC student. Like Ace, he tries to treat you in a more human way. Though he struggles a bit, how is suppose to handle such a tiny bird? And if you're an affectionate person, good luck. The only person who's been openly affectionate towards him is his mom, so he's quite flustered whenever you shit on his head or shoulder. From an outside view you're just a bird on his shoulder but to Deuce, you're another person like him.

Whenever Ace and Grim try to use you for some stupid reason, like cutting the cafeteria line or flying over to someone's notes, he's the second person to put an end to their nonsense. He's only second because Yuu is first. Deuce tries to understand what it's like being stuck as an actual animal. Hey might be a little dense at times but he at least has empathy.

Jack

Half asleep and irritated, you barged into Yuu and Grim's shared room, "What's with the commotion... can't you guys keep it down in the morning?" NRC is already hell, a noisy morning only makes your day worse.

Jack stumbles on his words a little, he didn't expect you to just barge in. "Sorry, just didn't want you guys oversleep. Today's the Spelldrive tournament." He's definitely a mix of a kuudere and tsundere. Jack knew you were somewhere but it's always a surprise when the tiny bird you see everyday turns into a full human.

Jack already knew you weren't a regular bird. Even trained birds don't act how you do. He just didn't realize you were another human like the prefect. Honestly nothing really changes in his behavior after he finds out. He occasionally lets you sit on his head or when he's sitting down, on his tail. It doesn't really bother him that much. Compared to the students at NRC, you and the prefect are a lot calmer and don't really tease him like Ace.

Despite his very intimidating height and crossed arms pose, Jack has a soft heart. Ace teases him about it but he's not wrong. He's the first person to fly to whenever you're getting chased by someone. (cough cough Rook and Floyd) Fluffy ears and tail plus a member of the track and field club? Yeah best hiding spot on the entire NRC campus.

Epel

"I wanna try some too." You're sitting near the stairs while the SDC group are busy trying apple juice from Epel's hometown. A little disappointed due to not being called down. Vil's meal plan applies to you too but there's only so many food options your bird form can eat.

Epel just stares at you in shock, sure he's been told you were human but... This is such a mundane way to meet! "Oh uh sure." Cut him a little slack he's going through a character development arc and learning how to talk again.

Epel also thought Ace was pulling his leg and Deuce fell for it. There's no way a tiny bird like you could be human! And if you actually were human like they said, can't you just take a transformation potion and make life easier for yourself? He'll ask about it later. Though if you have a human and bird form, doesn't that technically make you a shapeshifter? Are you really magic-less then?

Whenever you're in your bird form, Epel makes little wooden statues modeled after you. It's a hobby he's had since childhood and he's quite happy to have someone else to share his hobbies with. He's one of the few people you'd help with something trivial or kinda stupid. Such as distracting Vil to buy Epel some more time to go hide when Vil's getting a little too close for comfort. Though it usually ends with Epel being caught by Vil and you stuck with Rook for the next hour or two.

Ortho

Ortho handed your stuff for the night for staying at S.T.Y.X, "Thanks Ortho"

"Of course." It's a short interaction, which makes sense for the situation you're currently in. Just knowing that Grim and the over blotters were doing well was enough comfort for you to change back to your human form. It might not be the best circumstances to relax but after a couple days stress so high it could probably spike your blood pressure permanently, it works.

You genuinely met him at the worst time possible. But after Book 6 clears up and you start seeing Ortho more on campus, it's really not unpleasant. Sure he's has an attitude and has a problem with resorting to the most extreme solution when there's a problem, but other than that he's nice. Just be careful from time to time, he's trying to learn how to talk to you and already has some phrases down. One wrong move and all of your trash talking will be aired out for everyone to hear.

Ortho may have grown more independent from his brother but that doesn't mean he's not trying to help his brother. Ortho feels like socializing with an animal face to face would be much easier for Idia than talking to someone face to face. Maybe he'll finally figure out what not to say. Real life isn't a game lobby where you can ragebait anyone. You also try to teach Ortho more about how other people interact with each other. And problem solving skills because he desperately needs them.

Sebek

Silver had just finished explaining his unique magic and how to wake up the dreamer when you suddenly pointed at Sebek. "Is that the butterfly you were talking about?"

"WHAT ARE YOU POINTING AT HUMAN?!" Honestly though, in a dream where you can imagine anything, why would you dream of something that just happened? Sebek really chose the happiest Alternative au that was close to reality. What a boy does for his family.

It's a painful first meeting, like terrible in all ways. Malleus overblotted, every living being on sage's island is in grave danger, and Sebek is seeing your human form in his dream. He's confused just give him a couple seconds. He never really expected the strange bird on campus with the prefect was a human. But in his defense he barely talks to people out of Diasomnia, you can't really expect him to be completely caught up.

Sebek is a little more mindful of you after hearing about your situation. Stuck as a bird while no potion or magic can turn you back? How strong is the curse on you? Sebek is also a pretty good person when it comes to hiding you. Hah! You're getting chased down? What makes you think he'll help? Quick hide inside his blazer. Not to mention if anyone tries anything with Sebek, they will get three very powerful mages out their window. Almost a 10/10 person to hide with if it wasn't for the fact he's a very smug tsundere type. Like of course you're asking for his help, who else could help you like this?

Note!! Hi I'm also working on a hsr school au fic I swear it'll be out within a week also my document is named

Comfortable

Yuu

It's Yuu. Default place for an afternoon nap and an easy place to hide (from Rook)

Can carry you even when you're in human form. Adeuce and Grim just stare every time you're clinging onto Yuuken's head. (Like imagine a curled up position with Yuuken's head as the center)

10/10 nap

Grim

Grim's head is a nice place to be on, especially in the winter. Too bad he runs around and gets in trouble too much.

Taking an afternoon nap on Grim's head is either the best sleep you'll ever have or a Final Destination movie. Only sleep on his head when he's asleep. Otherwise you're gonna fall.

Trey

Trey's hair has enough volume, he smells like a bakery, and he's a calm person. However, napping on his head is either absolutely amazing or horrible.

Sleeping on Trey's head when he's alone is insanely calming. He's careful enough to not make sudden erratic movements and puts you down when he needs to. You might have transformed on him a couple times but he's can handle it.

Now if anyone was with him, it'd be an absolutely terrible experience. Never follow him to science club, that's where Rook is. Not to mention a small bird in the science club room is not a good idea. Whenever any of the Heartslabyul boys appear in the kitchen just leave. Especially if it's the Adeuce duo. You're not gonna get a good nap.

Leona

Leona doesn't really mind if you sleep on him as long as you don't wake him up. Even though he's one of the first students to figure out your identity, he doesn't really care. Sure it's weird to imagine the bird on top of him is actually a human but at least you look like a normal bird.

Only downside is napping on Leona means the only alarm clock you have is Ruggie and occasionally Yuuken. You're getting a comfortable sleeping place in exchange for skipping class. Good luck cause no one is helping you.

Jack

Despite his tough lone wolf persona, he's actually considerate when you're on his head. Ace might tease him a bit but he doesn't care that much.

Wolf ears are really comfortable to lean on. Best pillows you'll ever experience. Just don't grip them. (Try your luck and ask to sleep on his tail next time)

Malleus

Malleus has flat hair but, he has horns to use has grips. He finds you and your condition pretty interesting so he'll just let you sleep. His teleportation might be a little rough to deal with but it usually doesn't feel like anything.

Sleeping on his head also means no one bothering you. Except for Grim and Sebek.

Silver

Silver spends most of his day sleeping instead of being awake. Of course it's going to be a comfortable napping spot. Sebek will eventually wake up both of you but other than that, it's peaceful.

Bonus points because Silver has a pretty face. Who doesn't want to wake up to seeing a pretty face. He's actually gorgeous.

Not comfortable but not uncomfortable

Ace

Absolute wild card. Not in a good way, most of the time.

You're gonna get waken up by either Ace running around or Ace arguing. Though, his hair makes up for all for all of those. Like the little swoops are surprisingly comfortable to lean on. Mid risk mid reward.

Deuce

The last 1/3 of the one braincell trio. He'll try his best to not wake you up but that is not happening as long as Ace is around.

Deuce's hair is just average. It's not just scalp but it doesn't have a lot of hair. It's peaceful to sleep on him when he's studying alone.

Cater

Other than the millions of photos Cater will take, it'll be fine. The hair tie of his little ponytail is surprisingly easy to cling on to. His hair might get messed up later but hey, you get a good sleeping spot and he gets pics for his Magicam.

Only downside is he's very social. Light sleepers beware, extrovert alert. This guy will try to get other people in the photo. That equals full on conversations. Movement + talking is a not a good environment for sleeping most of the time.

Epel

Epel doesn't mind you being on his head, he's pretty used to animals. But be warned, Epel isn't really careful when you're on his head. The animals he dealt with were wild ones, you're the first human turned bird he ever met.

Being with Epel has one major benefit. The amount of apple products his family sends him is absurd. It tastes delicious too. Best believe you are getting fed frfr

Lilia

This guy hangs upside down but he'll limit that when you're on his head. It's pretty fun to lean on his little hair swoops. Papa Lilia might kick in a bit when you're on his head.

Sebek would probably yell about you being on Lilia's head before being shushed. After a while he grows used to it, doesn't mean he's quiet about it when he spots you on Lilia's head.

Uncomfortable

Riddle

Riddle doesn't mind you on his head most of the time. After all, he likes animals. It's just Ace that's the problem. He bothers Riddle and you about it. His strict housewarden letting the magicless bird human on his head? It's going on his private magicam everytime.

Riddle's head on the other hand, is flat. His ahoge is a bit of a bother due to it sticking out. It's hard to properly sit on his head, genuinely an unmovable object, except you're not an unstoppable force.

Ruggie

He'll make you pay for it. Ruggie is a busy guy, always running errands for Leona. If you're on his head, he has to be more careful while going around. Even with him being careful you'll probably fall off.

Ruggie's hair is scratchy, but his ears are soft. Nobody really minds when you're on his head. Not even Ace, bothers you. It's just the one person you're on bothering you. He'll probably make you get food by flying over the cafeteria line. Which is more of a pain than it should be. Then you'll have Grim asking you for the same favor. Not worth it, like at all.

Kalim

Kalim would say yes in a heartbeat. Honestly it seems pretty good at first, especially the free food. But Kalim's hair also feels a bit scratchy. Still ok to sit on for a bit, just not comfortable for sleep on for more than 3 minutes.

When you're on Kalim's head, you'll also have people like Cater and Lilia bothering you. Cater taking pictures for his magicam and Lilia taking every chance to surprise you while upside down. You always have to ask yourself, is the free food worth it?

Idia

Shut-in gamer with flaming hot hair. You have terrible taste if you thought he would be one of the better ones to sit on. Even though Idia's seems to have some sort of solid form, it literally burning 24/7. How would you even convince him to let you in his room?

If you do manage to sit on his head, good luck going to sleep. This guy is an actual yapper and crash out. Put him on one bad team or insanely bad rng and he turns into a volcano. Don't do it, it's not worth it.

Ortho

Ortho's hair is made out of fire to replicate Idia's hair. It can get extremely hot and there's like no place to sit.

Not to mention how Ortho usually hovers over the ground and travels by flying. It's pretty much a disaster trying to stay on Ortho's head.

Why would you want to be on there

Azul

OUR favorite shady and smart businessman. His head is pretty comfortable to be on, his hair is well taken care of and sturdy enough to relax in. Though he might try to use you on his head as leverage.

Azul actually enjoys having you on his head but he's too proud to admit that. He'll use a contract as some way to keep you next to him for a little longer.

Jade

This guy is a freak. Like just a genuine freak. Floyd is impulsive like a kid, Jade just acts like that for the love of the game. Please just run.

In the chance you do encounter Jade, fly away. Or else he'll say something about fulfilling his curiosity and studying you. Even Rook is safer than him, and Rook's a hunter. Don't go on his head. It's not worth it.

Floyd

Yup the entire Octatrio is here. Who can blame me for putting them here. It's literally a shady businessman and (probably) future mafia leaders. Holy trinity of terror, fright, and despair.

Floyd though is a complete wild card compared to his dorm mates. He won't try to push you into a sketchy deal or say something about studying you. If he doesn't mind you he'll let you stay on no problem and if he's annoyed he'll just shove you off. Floyd is a lot more pure when it comes to his emotions.

Rook

Just don't. It's Rook. That bob is flat, it's not gonna be comfortable.

If you were to try, expect one of the two outcomes: You get off of Rook's head by an outside force aka Yuu snatches you off for your own good or you get off on your own and Rook ends up being even more happy go lucky for the rest of the day. He's gonna try to go after his victims even more (Don't sleep on Leona after this, you're gonna get put in a death grip)

They don't let you

Jamil

Jamil is constantly taking care of Kalim. He knows he can't take care of a bird like human from another world. He gets overstimulated too yk. Honestly, he can't help but feel a bit jealous. You're so carefree, flying around with others taking care of you. Though he also emphasizes with you, being seen as an extension of someone, it's frustrating.

Don't call him out on it but, he enjoys petting you when he needs to relax. Peace and quiet with a cute bird, best way to decompress.

Vil

He doesn't want you messing up his hair. He's not rude about, just scoops you up and puts you on another surface. Vil is also the one who preens you. Just because you're a bird doesn't mean you have the instincts of a bird.

His head is still off limits though, but he wouldn't mind if you were on his shoulder.

Sebek

If you were a regular bird, he would have almost no issue, except you're human. You look like a bird, but you are a human. He knows you're a human and it's uncomfortable for him. (Probably eases a little bit after book 7)

Despite his loud and bold personality he still gets uncomfortable. He'll shoo you away and to anyone else except the diafam it just seems like typical Sebek. But near the end of the school year, he'll at least let you sit on his shoulder.

Another a/n: Not sure if people noticed but I changed my blog name :D it was to match my ao3 and wattpad accounts (raedacted)