-Blake

The morning air wafted through the window in our small dorm room at Beacon Academy for the Gifted. My eyes were open and I heard Yang wake up in the bunk above me. Today was the first day of summer vacation. I couldn't wait to hit the beach with my best friends in the whole world.

I had planned today perfectly, with the help of Ruby, Weiss and Yang. First we would go to our favorite bakery and get coffee and pastries. After that, everyone agreed that we should go shopping for summer clothes and then, it's off to the beach for the rest of the day.

There's a boardwalk amusement park there too, so Ruby won't be bored. Yang hopped down from her bed and greeted everyone else. Weiss was already up and Ruby was rolling around trying to get 'five more minutes' of sleep.

Yang headed to the bathroom to take a shower and we all got dressed for the day. Ruby had chosen a pair of ripped jeans, a red plaid shirt and some red high top sneakers. She really looks good in red. It sets off her unusually gray eyes. Weiss put on a pair of sheer tights and a powder blue skirt, along with a ruffled white blouse and a pair of white wedges. Her style is 'refined upperclassmen' and sometimes she can act like royalty.

I don't even know how she got into this school, her dad could have payed for her to go anywhere else in the country. I had on a black short sleeved dress and a white belt, along with a pair of low heeled boots. Black is my color even though I probably shouldn't be wearing it out in the hot sun. Ruby was pounding on the bathroom door for Yang to hurry up. She casually opened the door and Ruby sprinted past her to the safety of the toilet.

Yang strolled past me, drying her hair on a towel. "Nice dress, Blake." she said. It was not the first time an offhanded comment had come out of Yang's mouth. Although it had been happening a lot more lately, and I had definitely noticed. I was the only one who had received compliments from Yang and I was beginning to think it wasn't just a coincidence.

Yang put on a pale yellow sundress with a white sash and her favorite tall brown boots. No one had said much, so it was nice to get out of our cramped dorm and into the hall. As we headed towards the front doors, I noticed a boy about my age with black hair with a pink streak through it. He was calmly answering a barrage of questions from a ginger haired girl wearing a pink hoodie. I had seen him around, but I didn't really know him that well.

Yang took the lead as we strolled through town in the direction of the bakery. She was humming a song she listened to a lot, I think it's called "Hold Up". I don't listen to music as much as she does, I prefer a good book. Ruby and Weiss were chatting quietly as we walked with me taking up the rear.

When we finally reached the bakery, the owner greeted us with a warm smile. We were regulars by now, so he knew our preferences. For Ruby, a very sweet caramel latte and a powdered doughnut. For Weiss, a creamy iced vanilla latte and a chocolate croissant. For Yang, black coffee and a breakfast burrito. I preferred Earl Grey tea and a pastry. This time I chose a blueberry tart and a plain croissant. We sat down in our usual booth by the window and looked out on the town.

Ruby and Weiss got into a heated conversation that ended with an apologetic look on Weiss's pale face and an angry withdrawal of Ruby's hand from the table. The sun rose higher above the rooftops and Yang still hadn't said a word other than her comment about my dress.

There we sat, all quiet, until Yang drew in a deep breath, stared deep into my eyes and uttered "Will you go out with me?"

-Yang

This was it. The moment all my offhanded comments lead up to. Today was the day I would ask Blake Belladonna on a date. I had been trying all month to ask her, but all I managed were some awkward compliments. She probably thinks I'm a weirdo now. Ok, one… two… three. "Will you go out with me?"

The silence was unbearable as I watched Blake's eyes widen. "I-I don't… I don't know what to say" was all I heard from her. Ruby and Weiss silently got up and left the bakery, probably to give us some privacy. I figured that as long as she was stunned, I could continue with my plan.

"Blake, you're the most amazing girl I've ever met. You're really pretty, you're super smart, Your smile will make my day a million times better, no matter how rare it is. Even if you go to a different college, I will wait for you. I will wait for you as long as it takes, because I am madly in love with you Blake Belladonna." I took her hands in mine and squeezed them tight.

This might be the only chance I got to tell her how I feel. She tried to hid her face but it was too late. I could see the tears fall from her face as she whispered "I love you too." I slowly leaned across the table and swiftly pecked her on the lips. I flashed a smile and pulled her up. "Come on, girlfriend~, they're waiting for us." I said with a slight tease in my voice.

Blake blushed and took my hand as we hurried out of the bakery and down the street towards the boutique we had seen earlier.

-Blake

The table was an awkward place for my first kiss, but that didn't matter. I couldn't help crying because I knew it would only be about two months before I had to leave for college.

I didn't want to leave Yang behind, but there was no way we would be going to the same college. All I could do was enjoy this moment. Yang pulled me up and we headed out the door. I couldn't control the blush that came to my cheeks as she made the girlfriend comment.

It was a little soon for me, but I guess I had accepted her invitation for a date. I just hoped it wouldn't be a party.