Sometimes, having friends over is a good thing. No matter how busy you are, you'll always end up having fun in the end.

I do not own RWBY nor BlazBlue.

-IIXII-

"You'll be fine. Nothing's gonna happen to you," CPL said with his small phone held up to his ear, while his free hand was busy typing some words in his laptop. The boy was currently editing one of his stories, as he always did once every few months. He just couldn't help it.

"Who is he talking to?" Carl asked as he peeked his head from the doorway, along with Ada. "He's been on the phone for nearly an hour now."

Raven, who was standing behind Carl, was also observing the scene. Despite not showing it, she was actually starting to get worried as well, and she rarely felt worried when it came to someone else's well-being.

"He's talking to a friend," Raven simply said. "And from what I can tell, it's pretty important."

"Hmm?" Carl took his eyes off of CPL, and instead landed them on Raven with a dumbfounded expression. "A friend? I never knew he had one."

"The name of his friend is moki0316," Raven explained with a slow nod. "You could say that they're close friends."

Carl hummed. "Good for him, I guess. But I rarely see him talking to anyone, so I'm somewhat surprised."

"Heard that," CPL called out.

"E-Eh!?" Carl whipped his head towards the older boy, and saw that he had his phone turned off, staring at him through half-lidded eyes. He gave CPL a nervous smile, before quickly changing the subject by asking, "S-So, what was that about?"

"Secret," CPL answered, locking his gaze on Raven afterwards. "By the way, is Yang done with the laundry?"

Raven seemed slightly nervous when she heard the question. She looked to the side to avoid his gaze. "No, but…I did it myself instead. I also had a little bit of help from Carl."

Carl seemed to blush at this. "T-That wasn't necessary, Miss Branwen."

She sighed softly. "A gentlemen as always, I see." The woman gave the young boy a soft pat on the head, which prompted his cheeks to heat up even more. "Just Raven is fine, Carl. Besides, I'm not that old."

"Yet," a new voice joined in.

Raven growled. She gripped the hilt of her blade, before glaring daggers at the person standing behind her.

"Shut that filthy hole, Terumi."

"Oh yeah?" the sadistic snake taunted. "What are you gonna do about it? Stab me with that rainbow stick of yours?"

"You are practically begging to be castrated," Raven warned, entering a battle stance as she prepared her blade.

Seeing this, Carl jumped in between the two deadly fighters and held out his arms to prevent them from wrecking the entire house. The last time this happened, they had to repair the whole kitchen.

"G-Guys! Cut it out!" Carl yelled.

"Out of the way, short stuff!" Terumi yelled back with a wicked grin, locking his eyes with Raven's. "Time to teach this slut a freaking lesson."

"No need to worry, Carl. This will only take a second," Raven said to him, slowly unsheathing her blade as she moved forward.

"W-Wait!"

A couple of knocks could be heard from their front door, which managed to gain everyone's undivided attention. Everyone turned to said door with their eyebrows raised, but then they saw Adam making his way towards it with a deep scowl.

The bull faunus twisted the knob and pulled the door open. After taking a good look at who it was, the scowl on his face deepened.

"What do you want, pathetic human?" he harshly asked. "And be quick about it. I've got other things to do."

"I need to see CPL, please?"

"Hmm?" Adam furrowed his brows, then demanded, "State your name."

"I'm GameboyNinjaUltimate Icarus," the boy outside said with a bit of annoyance in his voice, no doubt getting impatient. "Can I come in now?"

Adam growled. "What's your business with him? Tell me now, or I'll-"

"Adam, that's enough."

Adam turned himself around, only to be greeted with the sight of CPL staring at him with his arms folded. Despite the neutral expression he wore, Adam could easily tell that he was displeased.

"My apologies," the faunus grumbled.

After a long while of staring, the boy gave a small sigh, and said, "Let him in."

"Yes!" Icarus exclaimed with a wide grin.

"So, what brings you here?" CPL inquired as he casually moved out of Adam's way, who entered the living room shortly after that. "I don't get many visitors, but make yourself at home."

"It's fine," Icarus assured, but not before handing out a large paper bag towards CPL, which earned him a confused look from the boy in return. Icarus grinned, and said, "I brought cookies."

Hearing this, CPL seemed to smile underneath his surgical mask. In truth, he hadn't had a decent snack in a while, since he was busy with editing his stories. Good thing Icarus came in and saved his ass by bringing with him a bag filled with cookies, or else he would've ended up having bread and tea for lunch.

"Thank-"

The sound of footsteps could be heard in the distance, which was then followed by a cute squeal.

"Did someone say cookies!?"

Icarus looked over CPL's shoulder with a raised brow, but began sweating bullets upon realising his mistake. He hid the paper bag behind him, with his eyes wide as saucers.

"Oh crap," Icarus muttered.

CPL sighed. "I should've seen this coming."

"S-Should I run?"

CPL gave Icarus a blank stare.

"Do you even know what her Semblance is?"

"Well…shit," he cursed.

"Shit indeed." CPL nodded.

Not too long after that, the sound of things breaking could be heard from the kitchen.

"Bring it on, you slut!"

"Say that again, Terumi. I dare you."

"C-Can you two just please take this fight elsewhere!? At this rate, nothing will be left working in the kitchen! Again!"

CPL gave a deep sigh as he buried his face in his hand, muttering, "Those two are at it again. Just my luck."

"Your house is in total chaos," Icarus commented, ignoring the fact that Ruby was currently eyeing him like some sort of predator from the living room's doorway. "Is it always like this?"

"Sort of," was all CPL answered with, before he was knocked aside by a hungry Ruby.

"Give me those cookies!" Ruby yelled.

"S-Stay back!" Icarus warned, wide-eyed.

CPL groaned as he went back up to his feet, dusting off his clothes shortly after. The boy adjusted his surgical mask, and can't help but chuckle upon seeing the sight of Icarus being chased around by Ruby.

"Having friends is great," he commented with a small smile.

However, CPL winced when the sound of a plate being shattered reached his ears.

-IIXII-

Each and every one of my friends are awesome in their own way. Yeah.

Anyway, thanks for reading.

Remember to stay safe out there!

This is CPL, over and out.