Chapter one: Summer changes to Fall

Ruby sat down to let the warm sun hit against her pale skin as she looked over her new backyard. The backyard was surrounded by tall pine trees, there was a garden full of vegetables and a newly planted rose bush, blooming on the bush were a mix of red and white roses. While she was taking in her new sights she looked over to her new home. It was a two-story house the top floor had two bathrooms and three bedrooms, she was given the room that faced the backyard, she was fine with that because it made sneaking out so much easier. She found out three days into living there that there was a basement but it was filled with workout equipment. The bottom floor had a modest size living room with a bathroom, and there was a kitchen and dining room. Perfect for a family of four, Ruby couldn't help but roll her eyes at the thought of being apart of her new "family."

It had been one week. One week since her mother got engaged to her three-year boyfriend, who Ruby knew almost nothing about (since she had avoided him every time). One week since she had to move in with two other people. One week since she had to start living with the girl who tormented her during her first year a Beacon High School. One week and school started the next day. She didn't have a problem with school, in fact, she was allowed to skip up to the 12th grade of high school for getting a perfect score on the school-wide yearly exam, what she had a problem with was well the fact that she had to go to school where she was only seen as scum of the earth. The reason for that was because she got into one too many fights and helped a shady side business, she didn't like helping them but she needed money to help her mom out, a teacher's salary really wasn't cutting it for their living expenses.

Ruby sighed and decided it was time to go back inside and pretend to be happy. Well, I could always text Blake and see if she's down to hang out. Before Ruby had the chance to pull open the back door her mother came out looking for her.

"Oh, there you are. Do you like the backyard? You've been spending so much time out here." Summer had looked exactly the same even after all these years, it was almost as if she never aged. She had the same silver eyes as Ruby but hers were more excited about life, her black silky hair was down for the most part with the exception of the little braid's behind both ears that went to meet in the back and was tied together. Her expression's and facial features were always soft making her the perfect mother figure. She was wearing a plain black shirt with a white cardigan over the shirt and a long black skirt, no matter the season or day her mother always wore a skirt.

Leaving the trance that Ruby was in she responded with a simple nod.

"Dear school starts tomorrow so if you want you can go with me and-"

"No that's okay mom, me and Blake already made plans…so see you tonight at dinner."

Summer held a disappointed look on her face for a few seconds all she wanted was for her daughter to get along with her new daughter. Nevertheless, she smiled at Ruby knowing it was going to take a while for her to adjust but she was willing to wait and be there for her.

"I'm hoping you two won't get in trouble." Her mother laughed.

"Yeah mom, see you later okay." Ruby held a small smile, she was starting to feel guilty for avoiding her new family. She walked past her mother into the house, it seemed empty so she went to the living room to sit down and wait for Blake but her new "sister" was sitting there. Before she had the chance to turn around and just wait outside her sister spoke to her.

"Are you coming with us to get school supplies?" Yang asked. Her new sister was Yang Xiao Long, the girl who bullied her for most of her first year at Beacon High School. Yang had long but wild golden hair that seemed to shine even brighter than the sun. She had long muscular arms and legs, makes sense for a kickboxing champion. She had beautiful lilac eyes though Ruby would never admit that. Since Ruby had only seen Yang angry, she didn't know that Yang has a bright smile that matched her personality.

"No" Ruby gave her short reply and headed for the front door.

"We should at least try to get along for our parent's sake." The sentence made Ruby stop in her tracks. Ruby would never hurt her mom and not getting along with Yang would leave her mom heartbroken.

"In front of them sure but don't talk to me when we're alone." With that Ruby opened the front door and then proceeded to slam the door leaving Yang in a seemingly empty hallway.

Ruby headed down the steps from her new porch and sat on the grass to the front yard. Pulling out her phone to text Blake.

me: hey blake want 2 head 2 the mall 4 sum last sec skool supplies.

Ruby knew texting Blake that sentence would annoy her because the sentence was wrong in so many ways. She laughed to her self-thinking of the face that Blake was possible making. It didn't take Blake long to reply to the horrendous text.

kitty cat: Text like that again and we're no longer friends.

me: Alright fine :( please get here soon

Ruby only had to wait five minutes for Blake to get there, I guess that's a plus to moving. Blake's car was new, her parents had money and always indulged in her even if Blake didn't want it. Her car was sleek and black with leather seats inside, there were a few other additions as well.

"Hiya Blake missed me." Ruby entered the car making a kissing face at Blake.

Blake decided to play along with Ruby. "Yes dear, it's been too long. Would you like dinner first, a bath, or perhaps. You. Want. Me." Blake made a seductive face as wrapped her arms around her body.

"Just be gentle it's my first time." Ruby looked away shyly before she and Blake erupted in laughter.

They let their laughs die down before they could drive off, Ruby saw her mother and Yang appear getting into the less fancy car in the driveway.

"Blake, dear please take care of my little Ruby-loo." Ruby was horrified that her mother had called her that in front of Yang, Blake was ok but Yang. FREAKING YANG. She was never going to recover from this.

While Ruby had her inner melt-down Blake replied to the older lady. "I always do Ms. Rose."

"Oh, dear call me Summer or mom." She gave Blake a little wink and got in the car before Blake could argue that nothing was going on between them. Yang looked a little taken aback before proceeding to follow Summer in the car.

"Guess I'm the future daughter-in-law." Blake joked turning the car into drive and then heading down the road towards the mall.

"Please don't joke like that. I see you as my older sister, not a love interest." Ruby put on a face of disgust, then she looked out the window watching the trees become buildings as they drove on.

Blake dramatically put her hand to her head and sighed heavily. "I'm hurt Ruby, if I can't get you to fall for me then nobody will."

"Shut up, you've got a sexy body, you just don't put yourself out there. Also doesn't Sun like really like you."

Blake looked into the rearview mirror noticing a car tailgating her, before turning her attention bake to Ruby. "I suppose I could go out with him but… I don't see him like that. It would be unfair to his feelings."

"Hmm, guess your right it would do more damage than help."

They arrived at the mall as they were pulling into a parking spot, they noticed another familiar car parking next to them at the same time. "Is that…" Ruby couldn't even finish her sentence before she saw her mom and Yang come out of the car.

Blake voiced her thoughts aloud. "Oh boy, I thought it was weird that the car behind me was right on my tail."

Oh boy indeed Ruby thought, today was about to get longer.