Study Buddy (Peter x Reader)

It was a dull Friday afternoon, and you were sat in biology class. Tapping your pencil on the desk, you stared at the clock. Ten minutes until home time.

"Alright class, I'm going to set you a project to do over the weekend", your teacher announced. The whole class responded with a groan.

"I will pair you up and give each group an animal to study. You will have to create a small presentation on how that animal has adapted to its surroundings in order to survive".

You rolled your eyes at the thought of a group project. As always, the teacher would pair you up with somebody you hated and give you a boring presentation subject.

"(F/n), you go with Peter", the teacher called. You nodded, swivelling around to see who it was, but Peter was already looking at you. He gave you a dorky smile, fixing his dark hair. Little did you know Peter was ecstatic you were his partner as he had a huge crush on you.

"At least he's cute", you thought to yourself, as you flashed him a quick smile.

The bell rang and everybody shot out of their seats and rushed out the door. However, you stayed behind to speak to Peter.

"Hey, Peter right? Do you want to meet up this evening to do the project? Unless you've got a party or something to go to", you asked. Peter looked almost shocked when you mentioned the word 'party'.

"Me? A party? No I'm free", he replied with a chuckle. He instantly regretted what he had said, scared you would think he was a total loser. He let out a sigh of relief when you giggled.

"Is half six okay? It might have to be your place because my bedrooms a mess and I'm not planning on tidying it tonight", you laughed. He nodded quickly, giving you his address and after the two of you had said your goodbyes, you parted ways.

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It was twenty past six, and Peter was nervous to say the least. You were the first girl to come round, and you weren't even his girlfriend. He laughed at the thought- somebody like you would never go for a dork, even if they were secretly Spiderman. He quickly shoved all of his mess into his wardrobe and made his bed.

There was a tap at the door and Peter dashed out of his room to open it. To his horror, Aunt May had gotten there first.

"Hey there, is Peter in?" you asked with a bright smile on your face.

"Oh my gosh. Are you Peter's... girlfriend?"

"No no no Aunt May, she's my... study buddy!" Peter interrupted.

You giggled, giving Peter an understanding smile.

"Study buddy? Could it get any lamer than that?" Peter thought, mentally kicking himself.

Aunt May quickly apologised and calmed herself down. You entered the apartment to fully reveal yourself to Peter. Even though it was a casual outfit, you still looked incredible, with ripped jeans, a black crop top and platform chelsea boots. Peter swallowed, trying to calm his nerves.

"Anyway (f/n), maybe we should get started", Peter suggested, desperate to tear you away from Aunt May, who was getting increasingly embarrassing.

"Okay, sure", you smiled graciously towards Aunt May, and followed Peter into his bedroom. Although it was rather small, it was cosy and well decorated. Posters surrounded you, with little trinkets dotted around the room.

You sat on the edge of the bed, fiddling with the rings on your fingers.

"So, you know much about polar bears?" Peter joked, a trace of nervousness in his voice.

He wasn't your usual type, but he certainly was sweet. Perhaps a little nerdy and shy, but that wasn't such a bad thing. He seemed kind, something that your previous boyfriends had lacked.

"I don't actually, but I have a feeling I'm about to become an expert!"

You joined Peter at the desk, getting out your class notes. You created a presentation on your laptop whilst Peter began to do some research. You soon learned he was very intelligent and you were secretly grateful you were paired with him. He could also make you laugh for ages with his witty comments. After a while, you really began to like Peter and enjoy his company.

An hour had passed, and you let out a sigh, sick of the thought of any more polar bear research. You got up and lay on Peter's bed, stretching, exposing your stomach. Peter tried not to stare, but the sight of you drew him to you. He joined to on the bed and you  sat up quickly. You smiled at him and tucked a stray strand of hair behind your ear. This could be the only chance he had with you.

A sudden wash of confidence overcame Peter as he leaned in closer and without warning, his lips collided with yours. Although it took you by surprise, you quickly returned the kiss.

Peter suddenly realised what he was doing and quickly parted from you.

"I'm so sorry (f/n), I don't know what I was thinking", Peter started.

"Did I tell you to stop?" you smiled wickedly, pinning him to the bed. You straddled him waist and kissed him fiercely.

A multitude of thoughts were running through Peter's mind. You had been his crush for at least two years, and here you were, kissing him on his bed.

Those beautiful thoughts were interrupted by the door, flinging open to reveal Aunt May with a plate of cookies in her hand. You jumped off Peter, sitting on the edge of the bed, blushing furiously.

"Aunt May!" Peter exclaimed.

"Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry!" Aunt May cried, shoving the cookies on the shelf next to her and rushing out of the room and quickly shutting the door behind her.

Peter groaned, covering his face with his hands.

"I'm so sorry about her", he said.

"It's okay Peter!" you laughed at the awkward moment. "Shall we continue with the polar bears?"

Although Peter was disappointed, he nodded in agreement.

It was half past nine, and you had finished the presentation. Peter sat down on his bed, rubbing his eyes. You settled yourself next to him and let out an exhausted sigh.

"Thank god I got paired with somebody with a brain this time!" you laughed. "In all seriousness, I did really enjoy doing this with you."

"I enjoyed the kissing more", Peter thought to himself. He knew he had blown his chance and you would never come around again.

"I should probably get going", you murmured.

Peter nodded, giving you a quick smile. "I'll walk you home".

When you left Peter's room, Peter explained to Aunt May he was taking you home.

"It was nice to meet you, (f/n)", she said with a warm smile. You said your goodbyes and Peter guided to you the exit of the building.

The streets were peaceful as you and Peter slowly wandered to your house.  Peter was quiet, as he felt slightly awkward and embarrassed. He wanted to be confident around you, and be his true self, but you made him nervous. Little did he know that you were interested in him too and were left disappointed at his sudden drop in confidence.

You reached your door and turned to face him, looking into his soft brown eyes.

"Well... Thanks for everything tonight, Peter", you said, giving him a sweet smile.

"Don't thank me, I couldn't have done it without you!" he replied.

You giggled softly, "Goodnight, Peter". You made your way up the steps to your door.

"Goodnight, (f/n)", Peter smiled with a hint of sadness in his eyes.

"Oh screw it", you murmured to yourself as you ran down the steps, taking his face into your hands and kissing his lips slowly. Peter took hold of your waist as your hands slipped to the back of his neck.

When you broke the kiss, you reached into your bag, ripping a piece of paper from your notepad and scribbled your phone number on it. Stuffing it in his back pocket, you flashed him a smile.

"Call me!" you called, running up the stairs into your home, leaving him Peter speechless.

Maybe you were more than just study buddies...