RWBY=Normal. Hello again! Writing these is a blast and I want to thank everybody who read my previous chapter! I had no idea that it would do so well and I am extremely grateful. Join me as Team RWBY starts to notice some changes in each other.
"I have a special surprise for you today students." Professor Port had been speaking about his younger self for the past thirty minutes. This statement, however, caught Ruby's, as well as Weiss's attention. "I need two people for today's grimm encounter. Not just one. Do I have any volunteers? Ah. Ms. Schnee, I knew I could count on you."
"I should volunteer too. That way I can show her my skills. This will also make it where I can ensure her safety." Ruby quickly raised her hand, a fire in her eyes. "Professor, I would like to volunteer as well." She saw Weiss look at her, but she couldn't tell whether it was a look of pride or admiration.
"She's gonna do it too? I can't say I'm surprised, but she normally stays out of these things." Still, Weiss couldn't help be a little worried. "What if she gets hurt? Wait. No. She can handle herself, and if she gets cornered, I'll be there to save her."
"Excellent Ms. Rose. It's great to see that I at least have some students that care." With that, he cleared his throat to wake up Yang and a few others.
"H-Huh! I'm up! I'm up!" Yang said shooting out of her chair bringing laughter from the entire class.
"Your opponent today will be an Alpha Beowolf. You will need to work together to take down the beast. Keep in mind; if it injures any of your classmates, you two will both get an F for the week."
"What?! That's not fair."
"Fret not dear girl! I have full faith that you and your partner will complete this task, for a positive incentive is stronger than a negative. I have spoken with Ozpin to arrange an award. Therefore, if you two kill the Alpha Beowolf without it harming anyone other than you two, you will get a 100 in all classes for the next week, meaning you get the week off."
"That's enough to raise my grade! Wait, if my grade improves, I won't be able to study with Weiss. Maybe it could get loose… No! My responsibilities as a huntress are more important."
"Begin!" With that, Port released the Alpha. Ruby was instantly upon the Beowolf with Crescent Rose. In between Ruby's slashes, Weiss would strike with Myrtenaster. They not only kept it from hitting another student, but they kept it in the same spot until it's demise only thirty-four seconds into the fight.
"Excellent young ladies! A truly remarkable feat for first years. Enjoy your week off."
Without thinking, Ruby ran over to Weiss and gave her the biggest bear hug she'd ever given anybody. "P-Put me down you dolt!"
"Come on Weiss! Follow me. I want to use this time for something special." Ruby grabbed Weiss's hand, and before anybody could even congratulate them, they were gone.
"Oh, I am going to kick their butts when I get back to the dorm." Yang was not only angry with them but angry at herself for not being attentive enough to accept the offer herself.
"Ruby where are you taking me? We've been walking for twenty minutes."
"Nuh-uh! It's a surprise. Don't worry; we're almost there." Sure enough, Ruby came to an abrupt stop in front of an unmarked door.
"What is this place?" Weiss was beginning to become slightly worried at Ruby's actions.
"Well, I talked to Ozpin to find a place where we could study without being bothered and he showed me this room. Ruby had something in her hand. Upon further inspection, Weiss realized that it was a key.
"So nobody will be able to bother us?" Weiss began to feel very excited. "Being alone with Ruby undisturbed and no class for a week? This is the best day ever!"
"Nope! This is the only key. We'll be completely alone." Ruby opened the door to reveal the real reason she wanted to be undisturbed. The inside of the room was shrouded in red light. Roses were in vases all around the room, and in the center was an elegant table with two chairs to match. The table was arranged in proper order with a dish for each of the two on opposite sides, and the centerpiece was vase which contained a single white rose.
"What is this Ruby?" asked Weiss, the shock clearly showing on her face. "And how is the food warm?"
"This is in thanks to you helping me study, and as for your second question, I had the chefs make it about ten minutes ago in preparation for lunch. However, since we got out of class early, it serves as both thanks for helping me and a celebration of our week off."
"Are you sure that's what this is about?" "Does she like me? This seems almost like a date. It's quite extravagant."
"Y-Yeah. We rarely spend time together and I thought you would like this."
"This is very well thought out for you. I'm impressed. Very well, let us proceed with lunch then." Weiss said as she walked with Ruby over to the table.
Ruby was smiling from ear to ear as she pulled Weiss's chair out for her. "Yay! She bought that this was just about the studying. Now I can proceed with the real plan to make her fall for me."
"So which class is it that you're having trouble in?"
"Professor Port. I just can't stay awake in his class. How do you do it, Weiss?"
"Me? I just make sure to drink a lot of coffee to keep me wired throughout the school day. In fact, that's why I went with you this morning. Well, also to get a chance to spend time together without everybody butting in."
"You want to spend time with me too?" Ruby said, sounding a little too surprised.
"Of course, I do you dolt! You're my best friend. You were the first person to actually care about me when I arrived at Beacon." Weiss began to feel a blush start. "She looks so beautiful in this red light. Maybe I should change the subject. She looks uncomfortable." "Are you okay Ruby? You seem awfully jittery."
"Yeah. I'm cool. Wow! Classes are about to get out. We should head back to the dorm before they get back." They both got up to go to their dorm. Ruby had one thing in mind, however, and she couldn't hold back. "Hey, Weiss? One more thing."
"Yes, Ruby? Wha-?" At that moment, Ruby hugged Weiss as close as possible but also gentle as to show that this was more than just a hug to her.
Weiss was happy but altogether shocked. "Don't get your hopes up Weiss! This is probably just a friendly hug. She wouldn't be that straightforward if she actually liked you. Right?"
"I can't believe it! I finally made my move! Wait… She doesn't look happy. She just looks shocked. Oh no! Did I mess it up?"
"I…I…I'm sorry."
"Don't be. Now let's head back. They'll get suspicious. Oh, and Ruby?"
"Y-Yes Weiss?" Ruby managed to whimper out, saddened at the thought of ruining her chances.
"Let's have lunch here again tomorrow."
"S-Sure!" After Ruby locked the door, they walked to the dorm together. "Maybe she does like me after all."
"I might just be able to get her to like me after all! She's looked so happy ever since I asked her to have lunch with me again, tomorrow."
They arrived at the dorm and sat down and talked until Yang and Blake got back.
"Hey, guys! How's your day off been?" Yang said with a twinge of jealousy.
"It was wonderful." said Weiss as she smiled at Ruby.
"Epic!" Ruby said as she returned a smile back at Weiss.
"Ruby are you ready to study?"
"What? But we don't even have class this week," she replied, disdain clearly showing on her face.
"You're right. We don't. That is why we will only study for half as long as normal each day. Now, let's get to it so we can have time to do something afterward."
"Okay…" So they went to work studying about the creatures of Grimm. Weiss would ask Ruby a random question about a creature of Grimm, and if she got a question right, she got a cookie. By the time it was almost over, Ruby was full of energy from the sugar.
"Borbatusk's main weakness?"
"Psh. That's easy. They have no armor on their stomach."
"Very good Ruby. Oh! Would you look at the time." Sure enough, an hour had passed since they had started.
"So we can stop for the day?"
"Yes Ruby, we can stop for the day. So what do you want to do?" "Hopefully, she wants to hang out. I want to spend more time with her."
"Well, I think I'm going to take a bath. My brain feels like it's going to explode." Ruby said while waving her hands to signify an explosion.
"Damn. Well, I need some advice anyways. I don't know what my next move should be." "Okay. Have fun. I'm going to get a drink. Would either of you two care to join me?" she said as she signaled to Yang and Blake.
"Sure I'll go." said the cat faunus.
"I'll stay here and wait for Ruby. She and I had plans for tonight."
"Okay. We'll see you two later."
Weiss and Blake:
Blake and Weiss left the room and started heading toward the cafeteria for a drink. They arrived in the cafeteria and got their drinks. Blake got a cup of freshly brewed tea, and Weiss got her usual coffee. Weiss led Blake to a table in a secluded corner of the cafeteria. "I need to get her advice. She's so knowledgeable. Surely she'll know what to do."
"Are you alright Weiss? You seem distant." Weiss had been staring off into the distance for about five minutes and Blake was beginning to become worried.
Weiss was instantly broken out of her trance at the voice of her friend. "Y-Yeah, I'm alright. I just have a lot on my mind."
"Would you care to talk about it?"
"Do you promise not to laugh?"
"I promise."
"What's said here stays between us right?"
"Of course."
"Well, let's say I liked someone… How would I go about asking them out?"
"I…Uh…Wasn't expecting that. Who is it?"
"Uh…"
"Oh come on. Don't be like that. Is it Jaune?"
"What?! Gross! No!"
"Cardin?"
"Again, gross!"
"Is it a boy?"
"..." Weiss was silent.
"Oh. So it's a girl?" said Blake a bit surprised.
"Y-Yeah," Weiss said with a blush creeping across her face.
"Is it someone on our team?"
Again Weiss sat in silence. Feeling as if she were being judged by her teammate.
"Is it Y-Yang?" Blake was somewhat nervous. "What do I do? It isn't me is it? I don't want to hurt her. I like Yang. Then again, it could be Ruby."
"N-No."
"So it's Ruby?"
"Yes. It's Ruby."
"Well, what are you going to do about it then?"
"What am I going to do? I don't know if she feels the same way. I really want to ask her, but every time I have a chance, I end up chickening out."
"Well, since you have the week off, spend as much time together as possible. You might be able to figure it out by her actions."
"That sounds like a perfect idea. I might take her to lunch tomorrow."
"And if you need it, you can always ask me for help."
"Thanks, Blake. It means a lot. Well, we should probably start heading back."
Ruby and Yang:
"Ruby are you okay in there? You've been in the bath for quite a while." It had been over an hour since Blake and Weiss left and they already missed the movie. Ruby hadn't even come out of the bathroom once. "Ruby answer me."
"Y-Yeah I'm alright…" Ruby had been crying. Yang could hear it in her voice.
"Ruby don't lie to me. Now get out here and talk to me about it."
"Okay." sniveled Ruby.
Sure enough, Yang heard the bathtub draining and a few minutes later, Ruby stepped out of the bathroom puffy-eyed and very withdrawn. "Now, sit down and talk about it with me." They walked over and sat on Yang's bed. "So, what's troubling ya sis?"
"Well, let's just say that I liked someone. I'd try to act on it, but I don't know how they feel about me."
"Wow. I didn't expect this from ya sis. You always say that you don't have time for boys. Well, if you like this person, then act on those feelings. The worst they can do is shoot you down, but who on Remnant would ever do that to my beautiful little sister."
"Thanks, sis. I'll try and bring it up the next time I get her alone." Ruby said, but it was already too late to cover up the mistake.
"Wait. Did I just hear you right? You like a girl?!"
"Um…Umm…Uh? If I was, would that be wrong?" Ruby asked, afraid that her sister wouldn't approve.
"There's nothing wrong with it. I just never expected you to swing that way. In fact, I thought you would end up with Jaune."
"Ewwwwwwwwww! We're just friends. End of story!"
"So who is it? We both know I'll find out one way or another, so you might as well just tell me."
"Do you promise not to laugh at me?"
"Why would I laugh?"
"Yang!"
"Okay, I promise! Jeez!"
"Okay…It's Weiss. I realized I had feelings for her a couple of months now. I finally decided to make a move today and hug her, but I couldn't read her expression well enough to tell what she was thinking afterward."
"Well, try it again when I'm nearby. That way, I can see her expression."
"No offense sis, but that's a terrible idea."
"Aww. I wanted to take a picture."
"And that is why it's a terrible idea."
"Fine. Just be yourself, and if you find the perfect moment, just ask her."
"So…Do you like anybody sis?" Ruby had known for a while that Yang was a lesbian. In fact, she came out when Ruby was thirteen. She also knew very well who Yang liked. It was way more than obvious that Yang liked Blake. "From the nicknames to her always wanting to be with Blake; if I didn't know any better I'd say she was head over heels for Blake."
"Well, now that you mention it, I do kind of have a crush on somebody."
"Is it…Blake?" Ruby asked with a large grin on her face.
"H-How did you know? Am I that obvious?"
"No." "I shouldn't upset her seeing as she did just help me out." "It's just that I know when you like someone sis. Plus you call her your kitty cat. That kind of gave it away. Yang, you should follow your own advice as well. If you like her, just ask her out."
"It's not that simple."
"Yang yes it is! You just said it yourself when you were telling me how to approach Weiss. It's just as simple as being yourself. You'll be alright."
"Fine, but if she rejects me I'll kick your butt."
"Gotcha, but I seriously doubt she's going to reject you. You two are perfect for each other. Not to mention, she doesn't seem to mind you calling her your kitty cat."
"Yeah, you're probably right. I'm glad we had this talk Ruby."
"I'm glad too."
RWBY:
Just then, Blake and Weiss returned from the cafeteria.
"Hey, guys how'd it go?"
"Ruby took too long in the bath, so we missed the movie. We've just been in here talking. You were gone awfully long for just getting drinks. How'd it go?
"It went well. We had a few drinks in the cafeteria and talked for a bit."
"It's getting pretty late. We should probably get some sleep."
"Yeah, you're probably right."
"Hey, Blake do you want to cat nap!" Yang said jokingly. She was surprised by Blake's reaction. Instead of a glare, she was given a more caring look.
"You know what you and Ruby can get some sleep, Weiss. I'm taking Yang out." the cat faunus said, winking at Weiss.
"Awesome!"
"But it's a school night!" Weiss said in disapproval.
"So. This is long overdue. You and Ruby stay here and enjoy some alone time." This caused both Weiss and Ruby to blush. They both wanted alone time, but it seemed almost as if Blake expected them to do something wrong. "We'll see you two later." As soon as they left the room, Blake's true intentions were revealed when she surprised Yang with a soft, tender kiss. "Now, let's go have some real fun."
"Ruby?"
"Yes, Weiss?"
"Since they probably won't be back until morning, do you maybe want to cuddle again?"
Ruby hugged her, happy as could be. "I would love that Weiss."
Will Ruby and Weiss get together? What do Blake and Yang do on their night out? Plus a special appearance. All of this; next time on Petals in the Snow!