Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or any of IP's associated with the franchise as well as the Pumpkin Pete cereal brand and all other trademarks. Hope you enjoy this pairing as much as i do.
"Bu-bu-but I couldn't do that to you guys? I would feel awful with you all out there risking your lives while I was here." Velvet was anxiously pacing in the dorm and tugging on her ears.
"I haven't even asked him yet, for all I know he will say no and this would all be for nothing. How about we just assume he said No, politely of course , and we all move on. That's the best outcome I can hope for anyways." The little rabbit began mumbling negative things about herself.
"Whoa whoa where is all this coming from? What happened to the infatuated gal that was standing here an hour ago? You're just overthinking this Velly. Boys are simple and in Juane's case he's as bumpkin as it gets. Someone like you even giving him the time of day is more than enough to get his interest." Coco was sitting by the window sipping a cup of home brewed espresso.
*Siiiiigh* "I wish I was as cool and stylish as you Coco, but I'm just a Faunus, true he has shown me nothing but kindness but he does that with Everyone. He is just that kind of guy, it would be selfish to try and keep that for myself on top of making you work all weekend while I stay behind." Velvent sat down on her bunk and looked at the ground.
Coco glanced over to Fox to see if he would have anything to input for the sulking rabbit.
Fox sat down next to the little rabbit and offered his thoughts, "We aren't really going to be working; it's just a simple reconnaissance to a local village to follow up and see if they have any reports of Grimm. This is an opportunity we want you to take Velvet, have fun and enjoy yourself. You can make it up to us by giving us a great story while we have some of your home made carrot cake." Fox kept his words simple and spoke in a manner that was matter-of-fact. He could always be taken at face value and Velvet began feeling better.
"Do you really think he will say yes?.." Velvet asked.
Coco looked over to Velvet with a mischievous smile. "I borrowed his computer once to finish an assignment, let's just say his preferences are right up your ally. You know now that I think about it Juane comes from a big family, 7 sisters from what I hear…..didn't you also want a big family Velly? Seems you wouldn't have to pressure the willing." Velvet turned beat red after putting the girls sultry comment together.
Coco followed up, "Besides someone who always walks with you to class, carries your books, asks if you being picked on, keeps Cardin in check and takes a sudden interest in Faunus culture isn't just looking for something to pass the time."
Fox added on, "Look at it this way, if you don't ask him now would you prefer him to go with someone else, Weiss perhaps?"
Binging up Weiss was always a sure fire way to get her blood going, not out of anger or spite but how envious she was that this girl had to do literally nothing to be fawned over by such a great guy.
Hearing this Velvet regained her confidence and decided it she owed it to herself and her team. "Your right! I'll ask him right now. The worst thing he can do is break my heart; he can only do it once right!"
-Beacon Courtyard-
Velvet walked briskly towards team JNPR's dorm wing, 'Gotta stay cool, what would Coco say I wonder. Hey hot stuff, lets you and me swing…..I can't believe I just thought of that.' Suddenly her ears picked up a sound that started off faint but gradually became louder, is…. someone screaming?
"AAAAAHHHHHHH!" *CRASH*
Velvet let out an "EEEEP!", to her surprise it was a messy blonde who was covered in various condiments and smelled of rotisserie chicken. 'A little sticky but ill take a messy Jaune anytime.' She thought to herself.
"Uhhh , man Yang really doesn't hold back does she." Shaking his head a muffin fell off his cheek. Noticing Velvet he perked up at attention. "Oh Hey Velvet , fancy seeing you here. Don't mind the toppings, I just finished being knocked out of a food fight, you know, the usual."
Velvet giggled cutely at her friend 'He really is a loveable sort isn't he' , "Missed a spot there." Grabbing a hot dog wedged in his sweater.
"Hey I was saving that for later." His joke earning a laugh from Velvet. "So what brings you out on this fine day at Beacon."
'Oh right I wanted to ask him to the dance tomorrow night. Ok Velvet this is it.'
"Jaune, I actually wanted to see you, well I am seeing you, not like that , but you know like see you as in umm ask you something."
Velvets nervousness was infectious because now Jaune was feeling flushed and almost at a loss for words himself watching the adorable bunny fidget and mumble in place.
"Yeah, of course Velly what's on your mind?" Trying to act as smooth and collected as possible.
"Well the thing is, you see, I wanted to know if you, and I could. IF YOU HAD NO ONE ELSE that is, possibly…" Just before she could finish her sentence a girl approached with two friends in tote. "Oh Excuse me; hope I'm not interrupting something."
Velvet glared at the intruder. Yes you ARE interrupting so can you please EXCUSE yourself out. Velvet was well and irritated having been so close to her goal only to have someone interrupt this moment, she could smell the intentions this girl had, whether it was her Faunus instincts or a woman's intuition she could tell something she didn't like was coming.
Velvet was a very meek, shy and patient girl but something made her become possessive over the Knight in this moment. She surprised herself at this train of thought and quickly put it out of her mind.
"I just needed to talk to you a minute." Pointing at the baffled and lightly seasoned Knight. "Me?, well I'm kind of in the middle of.."
"Itll just take a sec, my friend here wants to know if you would keep her company during the ball tomorrow, she has been wanting to ask you for days now and I haven't seen you with anyone in particular so its like a win-win right?" The girl was obviously being a bit rude in front of the nervous bunny that now retracted her previous train of thought. 'Lovely hair you have there, be a real shame if someone were to lop it off'.
"So like, we have an agreement right." Almost as if signing a legal contract.
Jaune didn't know where to begin his thought process. His mind was all over the place and stammered a bit, " Uhh actually I" Before he could finish the girl grabbed his wrist and pulled him towards her friends " Here ill break the ice for you because you kind of seem like a dweeb."
Something in Velvet snapped as she heard this off handed insult 'THAT'S IT!' , "LET MY DATE GO THIS INSTANT!" Grabbing hold of Jaune and tugging him away.
The girl wasn't done however and maintained her grip as well, "What's your deal?!"
The girl showing her true colors hissed ,"What makes you think he would go with a big eared FAUNUS FREAK!"
Even in the heat of this moment a remark like that struck a chord with Velvet. At this point other students had gathered around and began watching the drama unfold. Before Velvet could even react everyone gasped at what happened next.
Standing there in disbelief the girl did not move, allowing her brain to comprehend what had just happened and why something soft was pressed against her face.
Jaune having pulled a lone muffin from his back and shoved it in her face following up with, "Don't you ever speak to my friends like that again." Velvet was in shock as was everyone else.
Regaining her senses the Faunus pulled Jaune away and the two ran off together ending up at Velvets dorm room. Both out of breath sat on her bed panting, "Well pant* pant* now you know what I wanted to see you about." Velvet trying to make light of the moment.
Jaune gazed down looking a bit sad, "Man that is too bad." Velvet gasped.'On no, he really doesn't want to go with me after all?'
"That sure was a waste of a muffin." Giving her a big Juane Arc smile. Velvet punched Jaune in the arm playfully, "Don't do that to me you big meanie." Jaune fell back on her bed laughing. "I would love to go with the ball with you Velvet, I was actually planning to ask you after practice tonight myself. But it's nice to have a cute girl ask me for once."
Velvet blushed 'He just called me cute' she nodded to him, "Alright then so I will see you tomorrow night, lets say 8:30 in front of the hall."
Jaune stood up, "It's a date. Well I have to go shower before this stains my cloths any worse."
'Why not take it here?' she thought to herself and couldn't help but fantasize a little at this prospect.
Making his way to the door the Knight turned once more,"I'll message you later on., kay"
Closing the door behind him Velvet was left alone with her thoughts when suddenly she threw herself in the spot Jaune had been laying, taking a bundle of the sheets together and breathing deeply this was one of the few times she was thankful to have a powerful nose; courtesy of Faunus attributes.
She wiggled and rolled around making small squeaks as she took in as much of the scent as she could. She was inthralled in the feeling that moments ago he had laid so close suddenly her sensitive ears picked up a noise coming from the closet…Velvet froze in horror as she was drawn back to reality and turned her head to the origin of the noise.
There it was, the horror of her deepest nightmares, the one oversight in an otherwise perfect outcome. Coco, Yatsu and Fox all piled in the closet peaking through the crack of the closet door. If that wasn't horrible enough she saw the shine of a camera lens sparkle from Coco's hand as she tried to comprehend what had just happened.
—Meanwhile—
'Hmmmm i wonder if my suit still fits me, i can't believe i get to go to the dance with such a sweet girl.' Jaune walked happily when suddenly he heard it.
"NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" There was crashing, multiple screams and then silence.
"Hmmm must just be some first years adjusting, whatever helps." The Knight continued on just as happy and oblivious as before.