Best Short High School AU Fanfics
High School AU novellas — 10k to 50k words, polished and contained. Curated from AO3, ranked by kudos.
Top 20 Short High School AU Fanfics
Ranked by AO3 kudos. Each fic is tagged with high school au and falls in the 10,000–50,000 words range.
So Shed Your Skin and Lets Get Started
by halfhardtorock
He's sixteen and in the woods on the wrong side of the town-line and he's so fucking fucked. He knows he's not supposed to run, they teach that to you in preschool (don't run from a Were, back away slowly and walk with care), but they never told you how it would feel, standing alone in the dark with
lovesick (the beat inside my head)
by meridies
After moving to Florida, George relies on his online best friend, Dream, to help him adjust to his new school. But only a few weeks in, George falls head over heels for one of the most popular boys in school, Clay. With the help of his new wingman, Sapnap, and his best friend Dream, George tries to
Knot if You Don't Knock
by jsea
Stiles never expects to present as an omega -- that's something that happens to people like Greenberg, not him. He is so wrong.His life only gets stranger when Derek Hale mistakenly bursts through the door of his exam room during a doctor’s appointment. What happens next is a complicated series of e
the lunch table configuration
by thepsychicclam
When Isaac makes Derek switch lunch tables, the last thing Derek expected was to fall for Stiles.
take this compass, follow it home
by lightning_anon
Tommy's a fuck up, he can't pay attention, and never sits still. He taps his hands, pushes people away, and has never had a best friend. He's a screwed up, forgotten kid lost in the foster system. He's also just been placed with a new family. Tommy knows how this goes, he never ends up staying long.
pretty boy ;D
by ladyofsnails
“Is it morally reprehensible to ask out a guy you hit with your car?” Katsuki blurts as all four of them just stare at him. After a long pause of silence, Kaminari says, “Is he cute?” “Duh,” Katsuki answers, thinking back to all those stupid freckles and smiles. Then he thinks about ‘pretty boy’. “A
In This Secluded Spot I Respond As I Wouldn't Dare Elsewhere
by RhymePhile
It's 1995, and Castiel's high school years are destined to be difficult: home-schooled until eighth grade, he is awkward, shy, and socially inept. The weird kid with the funny name would rather isolate himself and draw in his sketchbook than deal with the constant bullying he faces every day. Things
i'd give up forever to touch you
by geralehane
Clarke's mother is engaged to Lexa's father, and the girls are about to become unwilling step siblings. Instead, they become so much more. Or, step sister au on tumblr. (Lexa is on the autism spectrum.)
Third Mistake
by almostprimary
“You will write this for me.” Joonghyuk declared, since trivial things such as questions and manners were far below his grace. He dropped the wrinkled page into Dokja’s lap.“Dear Seolhwa Lee, You are a pretty girl. I have been thinking…”Dokja pulled his eyes away from the paper immediately. It was a
you be the tightrope, baby i'll be the safety net
by tennessoui
Every time Anakin tries to tell someone about Obi-Wan Kenobi, they don't believe him. Saying My boyfriend goes to another school is basically saying I'm insecure about being single and am lying to look cool to teenage ears. Fast forward ten years, and the now Kenobi-Skywalker couple is invited to th
Running Start
by DecemberCamie
“Wanna try, Killua?” Gon asks, breathless and grinning despite being tossed to the dirt less than thirty seconds ago.Killua tears his gaze away from Gon’s bright face to the open field in front of him. A crowd of students are scattered around in an uneven circle, all cheering loudly as a boy and gir
fly me to the moon
by jenuyu
[BREAKING] Two chaebol heirs seen out together?CG Group’s Na Jaemin and WYH Corporation’s Lee Jeno were spotted together in Gangnam. They look so handsome together, and they’re only entering their third year of high school. ㅋㅋ It feels weird to be treating kids the same way as idols but even the med
Strings
by internetpistol (orphan_account)
Oh Sehun and Kim Jongin had two philosophies in life. First, before you can suck Park Chanyeol off, you'd have to get rid of the dust bunnies first. Second, Byun Baekhyun must use his voice for the sake of world peace.
sugar and smoke rings
by maisy_daisy
“I’m not dating anyone,” Neil says. “Andrew and I are just friends.”“Friends that hold hands and go on dates and make lovey dovey faces at each other in public?” Allison deadpans. "We're not dating," he insists again. He feels himself deflate in Allison’s embrace and her eyes fall at his expression.
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by midnightmuwunlight
Muichirou: stfu cowardNezuko: ( ︶︿︶)_╭∩╮Zenitsu: 1. lmao roasted and 2. Nezuko-chan?????? Tanjirou: NEZUKO?!?! WE'RE HAVING A NICE LONG TALK ABOUT USING INAPPROPRIATE EMOTICONS. Nezuko: Sorry onii-chan, my finger slipped and I accidentally sent that. Please forgive me (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づTanjirou: My cutie ad
several people are typing...
by luftballons99
ling yaoi: How do you feel right now?bite my shiny metal arm: Confused. Shitty. Like a teenager, basically, but not in the fun Hollywood way.ling yaoi: Don't we all
Duncan Smith’s Journey Home
by fayfayfay
Duncan Smith--orphan and omega--has just reunited with his great aunt's ex-boyfriend, a long-haul truck driver named Arlan who's offered him a space in his single-wide trailer. It's been recently rezoned for the affluent Wendwater Secondary School, where Dunk has a chance to prove himself worthy of
Hand around my neck
by sevenssiem
The mark on his neck kept burning, but not as hard as his hate towards Wang Nicholas. But they figured that out. Stay away from each other at school, hook up later, without feelings. This way, they avoided the pain from the mark and also had a good time. But could it really be this easy?
Min Yoongi's Guide to Being an Omega
by 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐭 (skyfluff)
There was no concrete evidence that omegas ever existed. Just a few dusty folktales, questionable texts, and enough government censorship to keep the conspiracy theorists employed. Most people agreed: the so-called omegean species was either long extinct, misclassified, or never real to begin with.
Quite the chatter
by Meteor752
I wanted to write a lotr chat fic, so I'm writing a lotr chat fic, because fuck you I do what I want which includes not updating After WarBut yeah, enjoy I guess
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About High School AU
Characters are reimagined as high school students dealing with teenage drama, first love, and coming-of-age experiences. Classic teen romance tropes apply.
The nostalgia of first love, the intensity of teenage emotions, and the relatability of high school experiences.
Common scenarios: Popular kid and outcast, academic rivals, childhood friends in high school, prom dates, teenage rebellion.
About This List
This list of 20short High School AU fanfics spans 516,109 total words. Kudos range from 284 on the newest entries to 25,427 on the most established. 65% are marked complete — check the status flag before committing to a longfic. The most common rating is Teen And Up Audiences (9 of 20 fics).
Recurring tags across this list: Alternate Universe - High School · Alternate Universe - Modern Setting · Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics · Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence · Alternate Universe.
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