Party Hard

Friday nights at Beacon academy could almost always be summed up the same way every week; lazy and boring. The week leading up to it was usually extremely busy with classes, field trips, Grimm hunting and sometimes, the occasional beat down of some sort of crime syndicate. By the time classes wrapped up for the week, no one really felt up to doing anything aside from flopping down in their beds and falling asleep while catching up on studying. For a school full of teenagers studying to hunt and dismember the horrifying creatures of Grimm, it could really lack excitement at the social level.

This Friday however, was going to be different. Thanks to some carefully crafted persuasion by Nora, and some shady dealings with a certain bar owner and his supplier from Yang, team RWBY and JNPR were going to have themselves a nice little "get together". It had been a while since either group got to really enjoy a night off, despite only being in their first year. Even though some members of each team were a little hesitant at first, they eventually gave in by the time Friday rolled around; Nora had a way with words and was able to turn anything around in her favour.

Yang let out a small sigh as she looked herself over in the mirror with the bathroom door locked behind her. She had just spent the last hour helping her hammer wielding friend set up for the night's activities across the hall in JNPR's room. The brawler had to secretly lug a keg, in broad daylight across campus, and was still amazed that she hadn't been seen. Rolling her shoulders and stretching her neck from side to side, she was beginning to pump herself up for the evening.

"Tonight's the night Yang, you're gonna do it, it's gonna happen, there's nothing stoppin you…" she paused for a moment and closed her eyes, taking a deep breath and letting the air fill her lungs to calm down her nerves. It wasn't often that the brawler got nervous or worked up over anything; in fact, most people would say that this was rather odd behaviour for someone like her. Even Ruby would be questioning why her sister was acting so odd, at least she would if she didn't already know the reason why. Ruby was one of several people who knew how seriously hard Yang was crushing on her partner. In fact, everyone within their immediate circle of friends knew; except of course for the one person who mattered. The brawler slowly opened her eyes before shaking herself out, "Tonight, you are finally gonna tell Blake that y-…"

Knock, knock

"Yang, are you almost done in there? I just need to grab my bow…I forgot it by the sink." A calm voice came from the other side of the door, nearly causing Yang to jump, "Also, are you talking to yourself?"

The brawler quickly collected herself and did one last look over her reflection before snatching the bow and opening the door. Her heart skipped in her chest and a warm rush ran up her body from her toes as she took in the sight of the girl waiting in the doorway; it happened every time and she was honestly glad she never got used to it. Yang then went into, what she liked to call her "smooth" mode, and leaned against the door frame before extending her hand out with the bow resting on one of her finger tips, "Me? Talk to myself? Pfff! I was just gettin fixed up a bit before we head over to JNPRs…not that I need much fixing, amirite?" She sent a well-practiced, flirty wink with a smirk to her partner as she handed the bow over.

Blake smiled and rolled her eyes as she took it from Yang, and began to expertly place it in its' usual position on her head. "I don't know…are you sure you looked in the mirror close enough? I mean, yikes…"

Yang clutched at her chest, pretending to be deeply hurt and putting on a mock sad face, "Damn Blake, your words…they cut me deep bud…they cut me deep!"

"Honesty, I'm just happy you left out the obvious claw pun…" the cat faunus replied with a small giggle, once again sending the brawler's heart racing. She gave Yang a playful push as she walked by on her way into the bathroom, letting her hands linger slightly on the blonde's arm before slowly slipping off, "Now if you'll give me a moment, I need to splash my face a little. I have to make sure I'm awake to keep an eye on you tonight. Don't want you going and embarrassing our partnership." She then gently closed the door leaving Yang alone in the room, staring at where she had once been.

The brawler slowly brought her palm to her face and dragged her hand down to her chin. This interaction she had with Blake, sure it was amazing with all of the flirting and playful banter; but it was also agonizing. Yang had no idea if her partner felt the same, or was even remotely interested in her. Blake could just be feeling more comfortable around her, maybe enjoying the fact that for once she could finally let her guard down and just be a normal teenager; well, as normal as a teen huntress could be anyway. That had to be the reason she was so open with Yang and why she felt comfortable being alone with her, laughing with her, even allowing gently touches that seemed to last longer than they should…

Nah, there's no way she's into me like I'm into her. Yang thought to herself as she made her way over to lay on her bunk while she waited for the rest of her team to arrive. I mean, I never really hinted or asked about it but, I mean I sort of got the feeling I guess, but like maybe, maybe she doesn't really seem the type to be, you know, playing for the same team…why is it so hard to tell? There should be some sort of secret code, like a handshake, ooooo! Or some kind of bracelet wristy thingy…I should patent that! Man, such a good idea me! I wonder what colour to ma-…

BOOM!

"Heya Yang! Are you all ready to go?! Are you excited?! Are you finally gonna tell Bla-…"

Yang shot up from her bed with lightning speed and slammed her sister to ground with her hand over her mouth. She looked over her shoulder and saw that the bathroom door was still closed behind her and then reamed around again to face Ruby, "Rubes are you kidding me right now! You gotta be quiet, she's right in the bathroom! Who knows what she could be hearing!" said the brawler in a very hushed and rushed whisper.

Ruby's eyes grew wide as she quickly realised the situation at hand. She nodded and mumbled a sorry as best she could through her older sister's fingers before Yang let her go and helped her back up. What happened next was definitely a sight to see. Growing up, the two sisters had many times where they didn't want to have their father or uncle over hear their plans for childhood pranks and shenanigans. They had to find a way to communicate without making any sound, so naturally, they came up with their own hand movements; more like a really odd sign language if one wanted to get technical.

So are you gonna tell her tonight or what?! Signed Ruby, arms flailing wildly around as she made a somewhat concerned face.

I'm planning on it yeah, but it's complicated! Replied Yang, arms also moving around in weird shapes with an added annoyed set of hands thrown up in the air.

Ruby quietly sighed, What do you mean "It's complicated", you literally just have to take her aside and say it! What are you worried about? You're Yang, you're awesome, you're the best big sister anyone could ever hope for and I look up to you every day! What is it you think she'll do if you say that you have a thing for her?!

It was Yang's turn to sigh now as she turned around and looked down at her feet, Laugh at me…and mean it…

"Yang, I didn't catch that, you got a weird accent thing going on…turn around again." Ruby whispered as quietly as she could. She watched as her sister spin around and, with a slight irritation added to her movements, repeat what she had just signed. The younger girl just stood there, looking at her sister and feeling her own heart sinking as she saw sadness fill the brawler's features. She quickly made her way over to her and wrapped her up in the biggest hug she could muster. "You're a bit dumb sometimes, you know that? It's all gonna work out, I have this feeling, like a really, really, really good feeling everything is gonna be ok."

The brawler smiled and laughed a little. "Damn it Rubes, I'm supposed to be the older, wiser, comforting one here."

"Eh, you're at least one of those." Ruby replied with another squeeze, doing her best to keep her sister's arms at her sides so she couldn't grab her. "Hey! It's all of them! It's all of them!"

Just then, they were interrupted by the door being opened once again by Weiss entering the room. She put her bag down and gave a polite little yawn as she stretched her arms over her head, "Well hello you two, I hope you're all ready to go and get this night of debauchery over with…and I really hope this party doesn't go on to late, I need my beauty sleep. The only real reason I'm going is to see if Blonde Wonder here will finally tell Blake that sh-…"

Weiss was cut off this time by the pair of sisters lunging at her, tackling her to floor and fighting to get her quiet. There was a rather silly looking struggle going on with arms and legs flailing in all directions. Little did the three girls know, that on the other side of the bathroom was a pair of rather sensitive cat ears that were very, very good at picking up on conversations. Blake allowed herself a large smile as she crossed her arms and squeezed. She had known that her partner had some sort of feelings towards her for a while now; truth be told, her feelings were much the same towards Yang. The faunus couldn't help but feel like a weight was being lifted off her chest. After several months of subtly teasing and flirting with her, Yang was finally going to say something. Sure, she could have said something to the brawler herself, but where was the fun in that? No, Blake had a way of doing things, and if Yang wanted her, she was going to have to work for it.

"Well, at least I know it's going to be a Yangtastic party…" Blake shook her head at her attempt at a Yang like pun. She smiled once more before reaching for the doorknob and headed out of the bathroom. The faunus met up with the still squabbling girls on the floor and rolled her eyes. They all immediately stopped and shot back up to their feet, each making an excuse as to why they were fighting. Blake waved them off and started to make her way to the door. "Come on you three, let's go have ourselves a good time."

"Yeah yeah, you know it!" Yang added as she followed her partner out, "Time to tear it up! Team RWBY in tha house! Watch out!"

Blake shook her head and couldn't help but smile again as she heard Ruby and even Weiss join in on Yang's cheering.

I guess I could be alright with dating a huge nerd…come get it Yang, come get it…