Yo everybody, Ace here, with a Rwby two-shot for you guys. This time not an Enabler *Gasp* Yes I know. Contrary to popular belief, I DO have other favorite pairings with Ruby/Garnet. This time, this little story is going to be feature Male!RubyxNeo. Something that I was inspired to do, after looking at some Neo pictures. One of which caught my attention enough to write a story.
But enough of that Jibber-Jabber.
This is going to feature Garnet. Something I feel will become a normal occurrence whenever I want to write a RWBY AU. The first part might be a little slow, as I plan to pick everything up in second part. But I have a feeling you guys will like this just as much.
Now if nothing else. Let's get this thing rolling.
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or any of it's characters. All property and rights belong to RoosterTeeth.
Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy.
-X-
"Man that rain was brutal."
Garnet sighed as he shook the excess water off his umbrella at the door inside his house. The weather forecast had predicted that Vale would be in for a harsh thunderstorm this weekend. But the teen had no idea that the rain would be THIS bad.
Setting his book bag to the side, Garnet started for the kitchen. Until a certain sound stopped him in his tracks. He looked around his darkened house, as the faint sound of thumping echoed across the place.
"Hello?" The teen called out, cautiously walking further into the house, which last time he checked, was supposed to be empty. His parent had informed him that they would be gone for the weekend. As their jobs had called them in. Leaving Garnet to be by himself for the next few days.
Walking into the living room. He flicked the lights on, only to see that the room was completely. Puzzled at the mystery, he gave a shrug and started for his room. But just as he turned around, the thumping noise got louder and faster, closing in on him. His eyes widened as a blur came into view.
"What the- mmph?!"
He felt his whole body fall to the ground, as a small but fast object crashed into him. But what truly stunned him, was the sensation overtaking his lips. It was small, soft yet plump. And had the sweet taste of ice cream to it. Garnet's shocked expression soon melted into one of familiarity as the light from the living revealed the would be assailant. With a familiar unique pink and brown hair color & style. Along with heterochromatic pink and brown eyes. One name flashed through the 15-year old's mind.
"Neo?!" Garnet breathed, pulling his lips away from the petite girl.
The short girl smirked and giggled at her boyfriend's incredulous expression "Hey there, Garnet." She greeted casually. As if being in his house wasn't an issue.
"H-How did you get into my house?" The teen exclaimed
The multi-haired girl blinked "Oh that?" She grinned and pulled out a small jumble of keys from her person. "Your parents let me in before they left. I have the luxury of taking care of you for the entire weekend."
Garnet had one intelligent response to that.
"Huh?!"
-X-
"Yes, we let her in."
Garnet could only stare dumbfounded into the air as his mother gave him that simple five-worded sentence. After getting himself more situated, the teenage boy almost immediately called his parents to get the full story as to what was going on. The answer...wasn't...what he was quite expecting, however.
"Wha…?" Was all the young Rose could say
"To be honest, we weren't sure about letting her stay there, either." Summer explained "But, she had been verbally adamant about wanting to take care of you while we were away. We really couldn't refuse her request. Especially after coming all the way over there. *Sigh* Such a sweet girl that Neo, if albeit, a bit forceful."
'I won't deny that.' Garnet thought with a slight sweatdrop. Whenever Neo wanted something, or wanted to do something. The minute it was in her mind, she would be dead-set on doing it, no matter what.
He looked up to see Neo waving at him from the kitchen.
"Garnet!" She called out happily, but her expression soon lowered "I'm so sorry, but there won't be anything special on the grill tonight. So I hope chicken strips and fries are alright." She told him, feeling genuinely sad and disappointed with herself.
"Yeah, that's completely fine." He replied with a smile; silently assuring Neo that he wasn't bothered by it.
His smile grew when he saw Neo visibly brightened and disappeared back into the kitchen. He put the scroll back to his ear.
"So, she's watching over me for the weekend?"
"Yes, until me and your father gets back. So be a good boy and listen to your little girlfriend, alright?" Summer giggled
"MOM!" Garnet whined with a blush, he then paused in thought "She doesn't like to be called little." He whispered into the scroll.
As if on cue, the sound of a bare foot slapping loudly against the floor could be heard coming from behind the teen. Garnet turned to see Neo, once again peeking her head out from the kitchen. This time, half of her body was out the entrance. Her face was blank, save for a raised brow. And in her hand, she was holding a pair of tongs, hot and covered with oil. No doubt, used for cooking the chicken strips and fries. Paling slightly, the younger teen quickly waved his hand.
"False alarm, False alarm!" He mouthed frantically
Neo looked at him for a minute. Then nodded slowly, a small smile forming her lips. Once again, dipping back into the kitchen. Garnet's sweatdrop returned more profound.
"Does not like to be called that at all." He said shuddering
Summer continued giggled "Duly noted sweetheart; well I gotta go. I'll see you this Sunday Garnet. Love you sweetie."
"I love you too, mom." Garnet smiled "Talk to you later."
"So, have you cleared things up with parents?" Neo asked, appearing out of the kitchen, tray of food in hand. She set it down on the table and sat down, snuggling up to Garnet.
"Yeah," Garnet pulled the petite girl close to him "Sorry for doubting you."
"Oh, it's fine; after all, it DID seem like I snuck into your house." Neo stretched "But enough about me. What about you, how was your day?"
"I can't complain, though it was pretty quiet." Garnet told Neo while biting into a strip "You?"
"Hm." Neo nibbled on a fry absent-mindedly, seemingly unaware of Garnet's question.
"Neo?"
"Huh?!" The multi-haired girl jumped. Her eyes both flashing pink "What?" She looked at her boyfriend
"I asked you how your day was." Garnet repeated concerned "Is everything alright?"
"Oh no, everything's fine." Neo assured, both her eyes turning brown this time. She placed a comforting hand on his face "I just had some things on my mind is all."
"You wanna talk about it?"
Neo shook her head "You don't need to worry about it." Neo smiled "Personal woman issues."
Garnet looked a tad bit unconvinced. But he decided to take Neo's word for it "Okay then, well just know that if you ever want to talk. I'm always here for you."
Neo felt her heart warm up at that and she leaned onto Garnet's shoulder. As the two ate in silence enjoying the other's company. Neo started to reminisce back to when she had first met the lovable young teen.
-X-
"I swear when I get my hands on Mercury. I'm gonna kill that silver haired asshole." Growled Neo
Currently within the park; Neo was fuming as she vainly attempt to reach up and get her beloved parasol that was dangling on a tree branch just out of her reach. This was the result of a petty argument between her and Mercury, about whether or not Mercury could consider himself a badass like Bruce Lee with his kicks. The argument escalated when the pink and brown eyed girl had made a comment about how Black wasn't shit with or without his metal sticks he called legs.
Mercury took exception to that. And promptly replied by kicking the girl's parasol into the air with one of his 'metal sticks'. Causing it to get stuck in one of the tree branches.
"There, just like how I'm not shit with my legs. You ain't shit without your little umbrella. Have fun getting that thing down from there." Sneered Mercury as he laughed and walked away.
And that's what brought her to this situation.
After her latest attempt to jump and reach for the item. No doubt making herself look like a fool in the process. She was ready to cut her losses and leave in a huff. Until she heard someone behind.
"Um," Called out a soft male voice "I'm sorry, but do you need some help?"
Neo glanced back to see who was it that was behind her. It was a teenage boy who was fairly taller than her. He had short dark crimson red hair and a pair of silver eyes, that Neo had to admit, looked quite cute on him. And was wearing a school uniform consisting of a blazer, dress shirt & pants, a tie, and brown shoes.
Standing up straight, she eyed him with a neutral expression "What do you want?" she asked evenly
The boy shifted nervously, looking away from Neo's blank gaze "I-I asked if you wanted some help. You look like you're struggling over there."
Neo gave the teen one more glance over. While she could admit that this guy was indeed taller than her. He looked shorter than the average teenage male.
"And how do you plan to help? You don't look that tall yourself." Neo stated, not trying to sound rude or anything. But merely stating a fact.
The teen blinked "Oh." He scratched his face "Right." Neo forced back rolling her eyes
"W-Well, how bout I lift you up? That way, you'll be able to reach for your umbrella?" The redhead suggested, thinking that would work.
"Parasol actually," Neo corrected, then shrugged "And sure, why not?" What else did she have to lose at this point?
Garnet smiled "Alright then." The boy set aside his bag, and made his way to the short woman.
Wrapping his arms around her waist. He lifted her up effortlessly off the ground, causing her to blush in shock.
"Well? Can you reach it?" Garnet asked
"Eh? Oh uh…"
Neo stretched her hand out to reach for her parasol handle. And with some effort, she managed to grab it and free it from the branches.
"Got it!" She exclaimed, closing the parasol shut. She then felt herself being dropped and carried by the boy in a bridal style. Neo ended up being rendered speechless by the action.
Garnet gave a disarming smile that caused Neo's cheeks to heat up "Your parasol's not damaged is it?"
Neo shook her head dumbly.
"Good, I'm glad." He set Neo down on the ground and grabbed his bag "Well, take care. Hope you have a nice day."
Neo stood there still stunned, until she snapped out of it. Realizing that the boy who helped her, was leaving "Ah, wait!" She called out, gaining his attention "Um, what's your name?"
"Hm? Oh," The redhead beamed another smile "It's Garnet, Garnet Rose."
With that, Garnet walked off. Leaving the short multi-haired girl by herself in the park. She watched as the teenager walked off, disappearing into the distance. A small smile formed on her face.
"Garnet...Rose…"
-X-
"Neo? Neo…!" Garnet waved his hand in front of the distracted girl
"Hm?"
The 19 year old glanced her younger boyfriend. Meeting his concerned face.
"You sure you're okay? You were completely spaced out again. You haven't even touched your plate." Garnet said referring to the plate of cooling food
Neo nodded slowly "Yeah, I'm fine." She said. She bent her knees up and folded her hands under them "I'm just thinking back to when we first met, that's all."
Garnet grew fondful at that "Oh really?"
"Yeah," Neo giggled "I never did get to properly thank you for your help did I?" She gave a quick peck on Garnet's cheeks "Thanks for that, by the way."
"Aw, it was nothing," Garnet waved off "I was happy to help. Besides, you already paid me back, the second time we had met. And boy, the way we met again was quite something too." He laughed a bit
Neo puffed her cheeks, as a blush stained her cheeks. She couldn't help the embarrassment that was filling her as she recalled their second…'encounter'.
-X-
Two weeks after their encounter. Neo was seen walking through the city. Deep in thought about a certain redhead. Every since that teen had helped her out. Neo couldn't stop thinking about him. She had been wanting a chance to meet him again. But aside from his name, she didn't have anything else to go on.
"If only I had talked to him a bit more." Groaned Neo "Now how will I find him, it's not like he'll just appear randomly in the city."
In some crazy twist of fate, Neo would realize that she would be getting her wish sooner than she'd expect.
Glancing at a window through the corner of her eyes. The short girl's eyes widen as she snapped her head back to the window. Sitting on the other side, sipping a latté was none other than Garnet! The boy she had been looking for. She threw herself against the glass, letting out a loud scream. Scaring the pedestrians and the teen boy in question on the other side of the glass.
-x-
When Garnet had decided to take a leisurely stroll to his local coffee shop. He expected to have a relaxing and peaceful day ahead of him. He didn't expect anything major to disrupt the serene quietness.
He especially didn't expect to be scared half to death by a small girl letting out a loud muffled scream as she slammed herself against the window that was positioned right next to his seat.
-X-
Garnet's laughter became more profound, as Neo attempted to quiet him by smacking with a pillow "I still can't believe you did that. All because you wanted my attention." he said in between laughter, covering himself from the blows.
"Mou," Neo started to swing harder against Garnet. Her cheeks turning a deeper shade of red "Shut up."
"But, it worked out though, right?" Garnet said, catching the pillow mid-swing "You DID after all get my attention."
-X-
"So uh, I'm guessing...you wanted to speak with me?"
"Ah, yeah…"
Both Garnet and Neo were seated across from one another at the café that Garnet had currently sitting in. There was an awkward silence between the two as they tried to figure out what to say to the other. It didn't help matters, as the people who had saw Neo's little 'outburst' were discreetly staring at them from the corners of their eyes.
Neo having enough of their nosy asses. Stood up and glared at them "Can we HELP YOU?!"
Paling at being caught and not wanting to deal with the angry dwarf. The people quickly went back to their own devices. Neo sat back down, grumbling about 'nosy people'.
"So um," Neo straightened up at Garnet "What was it that you wanted to talk about?" asked the quiet redhead
"Oh yeah," Neo cleared her throat "I just wanted to say thank you for what you did the other day. You really helped me out."
"Oh," Garnet said, starting to relax, "That was nothing, I was happy to help." He smiled brightly
Neo looked away, there was that damn smile again. The one she couldn't get out of her head for the past two weeks.
"A-Anyways." Neo coughed in her hands "I felt bad that I didn't get to repay for what you've done for me. So how bout I take you out as a treat and repayment."
Garnet was stunned, surprised at what the tiny but cute girl was offering. However, remembering his upbringing about freeloading, he decided to politely decline.
"W-Well um…" he paused, realizing that he didn't know the girl's name.
"It's Neo."
"Okay Neo, you don't have to repay me." Garnet told her, surprising the girl "It's was really no big deal-"
"NO!" She slammed her on the table, startling Garnet and others around them. Realizing what she had done; she slowly sat back down with a blush. And spoke to Garnet in a more calmer manner.
"No, I can't accept that," She said quietly "Ever since I was little, I've raised myself with the rule; to always pay people back. No matter how big or small the action was." The girl told the young teen.
"You may not think it was big deal. But it really meant alot to me." She levelled a serious gaze at the redhead "So please, let me do this."
"O-Okay." Garnet uttered shakily, slightly scared that saying no might make the girl even more upset.
Neo simply looked ecstatic "Alright!" She cheered, she then pointed to Garnet "Meet me back here on Saturday at 2. Don't be late!"
With that said Neo left the coffee shop in a hurry, positive energy emitting from her. Garnet merely sat there still shocked at the events that just occurred. He gestured to the exit Neo left from with an indescribable look on his face.
"What...the heck just happened?" He asked
Though he wasn't really expecting a response. All the other customers either shakes their heads or offered a shrug to the confused teen.
-X-
Finishing their food, Garnet was laying his head on top of Neo's lap. While the girl was playing with his dark crimson locks. The teen was looking at Neo with a warm expression.
"But who'd've guessed, that me thinking that you simply wanted to pay me back. You actually had another reason for doing that."
Neo deadpanned and lightly slapped his cheek "Jeez, you were really slow to pick up on that sort of thing weren't ya?"
But, it was the truth, as Neo's alternate intentions for repaying Garnet. Was also an opportunity ask him out, and get to know the redhead a little bit more. While some could consider her actions a bit impulsive. Neo prided herself on never taking chances with something.
Garnet held his hands up "Hey, in my defense; I didn't expect a cute girl to come out of nowhere and suddenly take me out somewhere."
At the word 'cute' Neo went scarlet "C-Cute?"
Garnet raised his brow playfully "Am I wrong?"
He laughed when Neo try smothering him with a pillow "I-Idiot." She muttered
"But it's true though," Garnet sat and faced Neo "You are cute, a lot more than you give yourself credit. On top of that, you're tiny; tiny that I just want to cuddle with and never let go. Like a life size plushie." He finished pulling her into a deep hug
Neo red cheeks deepened when Garnet had kept repeating to her that she was cute. She bristled slightly at the tiny comment. But it soon melted away in a smile and another well earned blush when she found herself being held closely by Garnet.
Closing her eyes and embracing his warmth. The 19 year old once again, let her mind drift off into her memories.
-X-
"You know, I gotta say Neo. Today was pretty fun."
"Yeah, I'm glad we got to do this."
The two were walking through the park, silently enjoying the peaceful serenity of the evening. Today had gone rather well. Neo had taken Garnet to a cafe, a rather new place that had just opened. Which selled an abundance of various sweets and ice cream. Now, as you get to know Neo. One thing you'll learn about her quickly, is her insane love for ice cream, of any kind and flavor.
So when she had heard about this new place. Being the ice cream loving connoisseur that she was. She just had to check it out. And it had turned out to be a great idea on her part. As she discovered that Garnet had a bit of a sweet tooth himself. While not for ice cream, he had an immense love for chocolate chip cookies.
In short, it had been a win/win for the both of them.
After their time at the cafe. The had taken a walk around the city. Merely sightseeing as they talked with one another. As the sun started setting into the evening. The two found themselves in city park. Standing on a mini bridge over a small stream/pond.
"Hey Neo, check this out. I wanna show you something cool." Garnet said, calling Neo over to the side of the bridge.
Neo raised a brow, but complied "What is it?" she asked, as Garnet pointed to the calm pond
"Just watch."
Neo watched as the still water in the pond start to bubble in the center. Suddenly streams of water started shooting out upwards. Neo gasped as the water started to dance within the area, giving it a small mist. Coupled with the light illuminating from within the pond and the small rainbow. It was truly a beautiful sight.
"Wow…"
Garnet smiled at Neo's awed state "I knew you'd love it. Around this time, the pond's fountain always go off. I figured, since you treated me today. I could at the very least show you something amazing."
Neo looked at Garnet, who had kept his gaze towards the pond. A gentle smiled appeared on her lips "It's beautiful, thanks for showing me Garnet."
"Anytime." Garnet grinned
The two remained the way they were. Enjoying the other's companying in the silent evening. Garnet then looked up to the darkening sky, and let out a quiet 'hmph'.
"It's getting late. We should be going home now." Garnet smiled and extended his hand to Neo "Can I walk you home?"
Blinking, Neo blushed deeply "Sure." She mumbled accepting the offered hand.
The pair left the park in peaceful silence. Walking through the city as the daily activities started to wind down and settle into it's night life. During the whole walk, Neo kept sporting brief glances at Garnet. Immediately looking away, when he nearly caught her. Soon they arrived at Neo's apartment complex. They were at the front door when Neo faced Garnet.
"Thanks for spending the day with me Garnet. I really did have a fun time." Neo said happily, rocking back and forth
"I should be the one thanking you." Garnet placed his hands behind his head "Thanks to you I managed to discover a new favorite sweet shop."
Neo giggled "I guess it worked out for both of us, huh?"
"You could say that." After a brief paused, Garnet waved to the multi-haired girl "Well, I hope you have a great evening Neo. I'll see you around."
Neo was shocked at the teen's suddenly departure. She didn't want him to go, at least, not yet. "Ah, Garnet hold it."
"Neo? What's the matter?" Garnet asked, wondering why the short girl called out like that.
Neo turned her gaze to the floor. Gripping her closed parasol tightly "I...um," she bit her lip "I wanna...tell you...something."
Garnet tilted his head to the side "What is it?"
Neo went quiet, and Garnet started becoming concern for the girl. Just as he leaned in towards her, he saw the hook of Neo's parasol wrap around the back of his neck. He didn't have a chance to react, as he was suddenly pulled into the ice-cream themed gir.
Neo shut her eyes, and blushed deeply while Garnet's eyes widened with shock. As the two found themselves lip-locked with one another.
The 15-year old felt the girl's tongue poke him for entrance. And acting on instincts, he complied. She tasted sweet, the remnants of the ice cream she ate earlier still lingered within her mouth. Slowly regaining motion control of his once stunned arms. He brought them around Neo's small frame and pulled the girl close to him. Wanting to enjoy her taste even more.
If there was ever a time she wanted time to stop for Neo. It would be right at this moment. Never before had the girl ever felt such blissful happiness. As she deepened the kiss, she felt Garnet wrap his arms around her. In turn, she wrapped her arms around his neck. Her parasol left discarded to the side. She jumped up and wrapped her legs around Garnet's waist. Not once ever breaking their kiss. The redhead was momentarily surprised by the action, but managed to maintain his balance. Keeping one hand on the girl's back, while the other held her leg for support.
They broke away, a need for air needed. The two looked at one another with wavered breath, and passion burning in their eyes.
"Well?" Neo said
Garnet smiled "You taste like Ice Cream."
Neo giggled "Yeah, well you taste like Cookies."
"Cookies & Cream huh? I like it."
Neo's giggles turned to laughter at Garnet's corniness. After calming down, she looked down at Garnet tenderly.
"Wanna do this again, sometime?"
Garnet simply grinned "It's a date."
-X-
"That was a great ending to that day wasn't it?"
Neo looked up at Garnet. Who had a warm expression on his face. Apparently thinking about the same memory that she was.
Neo gripped his shirt "It had to have been the best day of my life." she whispered "I never felt so happy before. Not since-" She shook her head "Nevermind."
Garnet caught onto her little slip, but kept quiet about it. A sudden crackle of thunder could be heard from outside. Showing signs that rain was getting stronger. Garnet felt a shiver pass through him. Now realizing that the two had been in the living room with no type of heat source to keep them warm.
"Looks like the rain isn't gonna be letting up anytime soon." Garnet noted as he set Neo to the side and stood up. He then offered his hand to her.
"How bout we go warm ourselves up?"
Neo grinned as graciously accepted the hand "Sure."
Forgetting about the plates, the two started upstairs for Garnet's room. On their way, Neo leaned into Garnet; silently thanking whatever Gods that were up there that lead her to this sweet boy. Who she's had nothing but sweet memories during her time with him.
-x-
If only it could have been like that in the beginning.
-x-
To be continued
And with this, I conclude the first part to this story. Like I said, a bit slow. But I promise, things'll pick up in the next part, I promise. And trust me, it's gonna a bit of a wild ride. So you can look forward to that.
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