#wh44

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pairing: Will Horcoff x reader

summary: You make Will read your essay for class and you settle into an idle comfort

word count: 749

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My eyes don’t leave Will’s face as he finishes going over my paper, his eyes shifting from left to right taking in every word. As he reads for a couple more minutes, He lets all my words digest and sink in. As soon as he’s done, he sets the papers down in his lap and turns slightly to look at me. Anticipation thick in the air as I wait for his feedback.

“Well, it’s super informative and you sound incredibly smart, which is super sexy. This is for your psychology class?” He finally breaks the silence.

I nod my head the smallest amount. “Yeah, just the intro to psych class. Garrett and I have the class together with Doctor Chang.”

“Ohh. Gotcha. He mentioned something about having to write a thought paper on gender norms or something like that.” He adds.

“Gendered social learning. I wasn’t aware of it either until I wrote the paper, but it seems mildly interesting. Anyways… what did you think? Too much? Not enough? Did it sound like I used AI? Please, I want notes before I turn it in.” I ask, hoping he’ll tell me things I’d like to hear.

He moves over to the other side of the couch where I’m sitting, placing his arm around me, nudging my head to lay on his shoulder. Intertwining our hands, he begins his analysis.

“Well, it’s like I said. You sound super smart, so that gets a point for sexiness from me. It sounds like you put a lot of effort and research into this. I think you did a fantastic job. I really like the part you wrote about the idea of “normal” carries normative weight. That sounds like something only someone super hot and super intelligent would be able to express in their essay.” He confesses to me, kissing the top of my head.

“So it’s good enough to turn in?” I ask, hopefully, the exhaustion of staying up until nearly 3 am finishing the essay finally getting to me. Scooting myself further into his side, I cross my legs over his lap.

“It’s exceptional, babe. You’ll get an A. I’m sure of it.” He consoles me.

“If you say so. Thank you for taking the time to read it. I’m sorry for taking time away from your workout with the guys. I just trust your word above someone else’s.” I apologize.

“Don’t apologize, baby. I love you and I would take time out of my day and read any essay you forced on me, even if it’s about something boring like molecules or whatever.” He teases me.

Giggling, I poke him in the side. “Stop! Molecules are cool. I call the mole-cools for a reason.”

He smiles that gorgeous smile that sends butterflies to every nerve in my body. Staring into his cool blue eyes, I feel myself settling down from the nerves. I just really want to do well on this paper. Doctor Chang is such a well-respected professor but his class is supposed to be super difficult to pass. “My little nerd. You make even the most boring things sound cool.” He coos at me.

“Oh shut up! You’re just jealous that I know about more than just hockey.” I tease as I stand myself up and start walking to the bathroom. “Go to your workout. I can tell you more hot nerdy stuff when you get back and AFTER you shower.” I yell from behind the bathroom door.

I hear him laugh from the kitchen, where it sounds like he’s getting together his pre-workout and all of his stuff to leave. “Ok, baby! I love you! See you in a bit!” He calls out, not shutting the door yet. He has this thing about never leaving without saying “I love you” to each other.

After washing my hands, I walk towards the door where he’s still leaning inside waiting for my response.

“I love you too bub. Now go! I have sleep to catch up on and when you get back, we’ll make dinner, okay?” I try to sweet talk him.

“Alright. BUT nothing that requires a blow torch this time!” He warns at me.

I give him a look of discernment.

“That was one time. Besides, you should be asking Luca why he even has a blowtorch.”

He smiles so sweetly. “I will. Love you.”