Author's Note: Chapter for the second day of RWBY Relationship Week. I managed to get Ruby and Weiss, so I was really pumped for this chapter! As always, I hope you enjoy! ^^

First Contact

Cool spring air blew in all directions as Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee walked hand-in-hand towards the entrance to the Vale fairgrounds. Both girls wore their usual attire, feeling that a trip to an amusement park would be best spent in something comfortable. It had been about a month since Ruby had clumsily and awkwardly asked Weiss out. Though embarrassed beyond belief, the heiress happily agreed, for she had been planning out a way to ask the very same question to the young huntress.

Over the next month the two girls had spent as much time as possible together. Talking late into the night in hushed whispers so as not to wake their teammates, taking long evening walks in the outskirts of the forests surrounding Beacon, once they even stayed out all night simply stargazing while enjoying each others presence. As they grew closer, a problem presented itself that neither had foreseen. They have not yet kissed despite all of the time they were spending with each other.

They have tried, on multiple occasions, both of them desiring to share their first kiss with the other, but every time something came in their way. Twice Ruby had sneezed right onto Weiss' face, another time Yang walked in on them and Weiss pushed the younger girl away in her embarrassment at being caught. Little things here and there just seemed to keep popping up. Finally getting fed up with all the disturbances, Ruby hatched a plan. She prepared two tickets for the annual Vale Fair, and she was hell bent on locking lips with the icy heiress.

The two girls presented their tickets at the entrance booth and proceeded to enter the park, eyes widening in amazement. The park opened up in all directions for as far as the eye could see. To their left, was the entrance to a magnificent rose garden where people could take a stroll or just relax on a bench in order to enjoy the flower arrangements. On their right, sat several buildings with fancy images of various food and drinks plastered onto signs. People sat about on tables while they ate and enjoyed the cool afternoon.

"Wow, I haven't been here since Yang brought me as a kid. I forgot how beautiful it was!" Ruby excitedly exclaimed. "C'mon Weiss! Let's go find the rides!" Practically jumping around in her excitement, Ruby pulled Weiss' hand encouragingly towards the center of the park.

"Honestly Ruby, can't you contain yourself for five minutes while I try to take in the scenery?" Weiss' voice cut through the air, but had little effect on dulling down Ruby's hyperactive self.

"But you'll get an even better view from the top of the slide! Or the Ferris Wheel! It goes sooo high and gives the best view of the Emerald Forest you've ever seen!"

"Fine." Sighing, Weiss gave in to the urgings of her girlfriend and allowed herself to be dragged in the direction of the rides. "Just keep in mind that I would like to go view the rose garden at some point. All the design and work that goes into one is simple breathtaking."

"Of course!"

As the young huntress and the heiress walked towards the slide, Weiss couldn't help but stare at Ruby's features from the side. Giving a slight squeeze to Ruby's hand, Weiss smiled as her mind drifted in a sea of bliss.

Ruby's unusually perky today. She must have been planning this date for some time. Well, I plan to enjoy it to its fullest.

Ruby groaned as they arrived at the bottom of the tall slide. "Wait time twenty minutes! But I wanted to ride it now, not wait!" Puffing out her cheeks, Ruby began to pout over the time they would lose by being in a line.

Wrapping an arm around Ruby's waist, Weiss whispered into her ear. "Well what did you expect with so many people around? Twenty minutes isn't that long of a wait you know."

"B-but we have so many things to do before leaving! If we have to wait in line for everything, how will we get everything done?"

"Relax Ruby. What's important isn't that we ride every ride they have up, but rather that we spend time with each other and enjoy ourselves to the fullest." Weiss squeezed Ruby into an awkward one-armed hug to prove her point.

"I suppose you're right. We'll just have to make the most of waiting in line then! Here, I brought my headphone splitter, would you like to listen to some music with me as we wait?" Ruby asked as she brought out two pairs of headphones and her music player.

Softly smiling at the sudden turn the girl had made in her mood, Weiss took one of the headphones and placed them over her ears. Ruby started up the music, and then cuddled into Weiss' embrace, eliciting a low blush from the heiress, as the line slowly moved forward.

After around fifteen minutes the couple was finally at the top of the slide and were preparing to get on their mat. Looking out at the horizon, Weiss caught her breath as she took in the beauty of her surroundings. The Emerald Forest stretched for miles, as if the untamed wilderness was a living being, while the layout of the fairgrounds was so pristine and proper, that Weiss' heart fluttered at the thought of all the work and planning that went into its upkeep.

"Wow, you were right Ruby. It's beautiful!" Weiss exclaimed as she took her seat on the mat.

Sitting behind her, Ruby merely chuckled as she fastened her arms around Weiss' waist. "Told ya so. You'd better hold on tight, Princess, because here we go!" Taking Weiss off guard, Ruby pushed off and sent their mat down the giant slide. Wind whipped into Weiss' face as the mat gained speed and propelled them closer and closer to the ground. Weiss tried to yell out, but the force of the wind stopped her voice in its tracks. Instead, she pressed closer to Ruby, feeling comfort in the girl's embrace.

The entire ride lasted only a few seconds, but it seemed to shave a few years from Weiss' life. Lifting herself from the mat, Weiss walked uneasily over to the guardrail and began to comb her hand through her messed up hair. "We. Are. Never. Ever. Riding that thing again!" The heiress huffed out as she attempted to regain her composure.

Ruby merely laughed at her shaken expression before patting Weiss on the back. "Alrighty then, I think you've earned some time to relax in the garden." Slipping her arm around Weiss', Ruby led the way back to the entrance of the fair. Stopping just short of the garden, she motioned for Weiss to enter. "I'm going to go get some drinks, I'll find you in there in a minute."

She was gone before Weiss could even turn back around, a flurry of rose petals left in her wake. Weiss sighed heavily at how quickly Ruby would run off on a whim, but decided it would be best to just accept her generosity. Walking into the garden, Weiss was amazed by how well maintained the garden appeared. A plethora of flowers had been grown and styled in such a way as to bind the entire garden together. A jumble of Jasmine here, a population of poppies over there. The synergy was on par with something that would be created by the gardeners working at the Schnee Estate.

In the center of the garden stood a giant statue adorned with a multitude of roses. As Weiss walked toward the statue, she saw an inscription between the roses at the foot of the structure.

"A monument to Summer Rose. Who gave everything to aid our people. Thus kindly, the petals scatter."

Momentarily stunned, Weiss took a step back and peered upward to see that the statue bore a strong resemblance to Ruby. A crown of red roses had been set into the statue, and a single bouquet of white roses were held close to the statue's heart.

Was this...Ruby's mother? Ruby has mentioned her before, but she not that she had earned such recognition! Wow, a family of extraordinary huntresses, and here I am, on a date with one of them.

A low tap on her shoulder shook Weiss from her reverie as Ruby presented her with an iced coffee. Smiling, the heiress took the drink and led the girl to the nearest bench. Content to sit in silence and enjoy each others company as the late afternoon sun illuminated the statue and garden in the most glorious of way. Sunlight resonated over the flowers in such a manner that every color appeared to be vibrant and alive.

"Thank you for bringing me here Ruby. I have had a great time." Weiss said as she gripped Ruby's hand in her own.

"Oh we aren't finished yet!" Ruby chirped up. "We have one more thing to do before the park closes."

"Oh? Pray tell what that would be then?"

"I said it earlier, we have to ride the Ferris Wheel! C'moon, the line is sure to be short by now! I've always wanted to watch the sunset from the top of a Ferris Wheel." Ruby bounced uo and down in her seat, looking at Weiss with the most adorable puppy-dog eyes the heiress had ever seen.

Who am I to refuse such a face? Weiss thought as she rose up of the bench, bringing Ruby with her.

"Alright then, but we had better hurry. We don't want them to close down the ride before we get there."

"Oh don't worry about that. Hold on tight." Smirking as she spoke, Ruby lifted Weiss into her arms and used her semblance to carry them both toward the direction of the Ferris Wheel, not wanting to waste any time. Rose petals scattered around them as Weiss fearfully shut her eyes. There was an unpleasant feeling of being squeezed through a cold tube, before she felt the sun on her back and tentatively opened her eyes once more. They were now standing a few feet from the Ferris Wheel, the line all but nonexistent.

"Ruby Rose! Never do that again without warning me beforehand!" Weiss was exasperated, she seldom allowed fear to overcome her, and when it did she was always livid after the fact.

"Okay Weiss, but for now let's ride!"Ruby giggled a bit, but nodded her apologies before running into the carriage that had just opened up. Weiss followed, although somewhat grudgingly. The carriage rocked as Weiss stepped into it, causing her to momentarily lose her balance. Ruby quickly reached out and steadied the girl, helping her into the seat next to Ruby. "Easy now."

"Oh shush you. It's the carriage's fault for rocking wildly." Weiss snapped back.

Ruby smiled as Weiss displayed her arrogant side. More often than not, her arrogance would be directed at Ruby in some way or the other, but the young huntress didn't mind. In fact, she thought it was one of Weiss' cuter qualities.

Rumbling slightly, the Ferris Wheel went into action as it slowly rose them, their carriage swaying back and forth. Weiss stared out over the horizon toward the setting sun, taking in its warmth and beauty. As she focused on the sunset, Weiss could hear the rustling of fabric and turned to see that Ruby had pulled her hood down over her face.

"Ruby? Are you cold?" Worry tinted Weiss' voice as she hesitantly reached over to hug her girlfriend. Ruby nodded and whispered something under her breath. "What was that? You'll have to speak up you dolt." Weiss murmured back, her worry rising by the second.

Clearing her throat, Ruby asked in a high pitched voice, "Could you close your eyes for a second Weiss? I have something for you." Weiss could tell that Ruby was worried about this gift, so she quickly acquiesced.

Over the rustling of fabric she felt Ruby's hands reach up to her shoulders, then she felt something soft press against her lips; something with the slight taste of roses. Weiss' eyelids shot open as she beheld Ruby kissing her. Although shocked at first, Weiss quickly reciprocated the kiss, reveling in the feeling of it. As they broke apart, Weiss' blush could only be beaten by Ruby's as the two girls sat and stared at each other. Giggling at each others reaction, the couple leaned into each other and kissed lightly once more.

"I sure hope this wasn't a one-time gift." Weiss smiled mischievously towards the red-head.

Grinning from ear-to-ear, Ruby poked Weiss on her nose. "Only if you make it one."