AN: Here's chapter 2.

OAN: Hello again everyone, how are we all doing? I had some free time today and figured I should just update again. Updates are mainly going to happen when I have free time. This story is getting support already which is really amazing for someone like me. Thank you to all the beautiful people who are reading this, I hope you continue to take care of me. Alright then here we go.

A Budding Friendship

Weiss' POV

I look around to see dozens of pairs of eyes looking at us.

"Ladies, would you care to share with the class?" Mr. Ozpin said with his usual stoic voice.

"No Mr. Ozpin, sorry to disturb you, "Blake responded. That answer seemed to satisfy him as he went back to his teaching. "Alright take it from the top and tell me what happened, "Blake muttered so quietly I barely caught it.

"So, I was walking to this class from the office when I saw that you texted me. I responded and was putting away my phone when I collided into some girl. I ripped

her to shreds verbally while she was on the floor looking for her cane, which I didn't know at the time, but was interrupted by Yang walking up to the girl and asking what happened to her. It turns out that this girl was Yang's little sister."

Blake's eyes widened as her expression turned into one of understanding. "Yeah, that makes sense, what happened after that?"

"Yang was furious. Blake, it was really terrifying, her eyes had so much anger and she was so protective over her. She looked like she wanted to kill me. She yelled at me and told me Ruby was blind so she couldn't help it if she bumped into me. When I tried apologizing, Yang didn't want to hear it as she dragged Ruby along in the opposite direction. I feel so awful because I treated her so horribly and I'm pretty sure I'm on your girlfriend's hit list... her literal hit list Blake," I explained as I slouched down in my seat. I wished I could just disappear into this seat and never have to deal with anything ever again. Yang was and is a force to be reckoned with and believe it or not, I wanted to die from old age and not Yang's fists.

"What you need to do is apologize, "Blake said as she turned to face me.

"Apologize? That's simple enough, I can handle that," I said as relief began to flood my being. That was such a simple yet effective solution, how did I not think of that before?

"Great so you'll apologize to them both after school today."

My body stiffened as I looked at her in disbelief. "Blake, I can't. Ruby I can do since she seems nice but Yang is really upset. Won't you please smooth things over with Yang for me?" I asked with the best puppy-eyed plea I could muster.

"That's not going to happen, you need to do it yourself. Just come with me after school to Yang's soccer practice. Ruby will most likely be there."

"Soccer practice? It's thirty-six degrees out right now in the middle of September."

"They're a dedicated bunch and I'm pretty sure the temperature will rise as the day goes on."

"Ladies I'm in a good mood today, let's not spoil it," Mr. Ozpin suggested from across the classroom.

"Just rip it off like a band-aid and get it over with, "Blake said as she turned around in her chair.

She was right, the quicker this was resolved, the better. Apologizing certainly wasn't my strong suit but this needed to be done; my actions were distasteful and I needed to show them that I wasn't some terrible monster.

Blake's weather prediction turned out to be accurate. The temperature had indeed risen and the sun was shining in a clear blue sky. Blake texted me to meet her in the courtyard of our school, which I did. We then made our way to the soccer fields at a normal pace but our arrival had happened all too quickly. I was anxious beyond belief as we sat down on the bottom of the bleachers overlooking the field.

"Okay you're starting out with Ruby," Blake announced.

"Is she even here?" I asked as I looked around for her.

"She's at the top of the bleachers and it looks like she doesn't have

any company, how fortunate." My eyes followed her outstretched hand pointing to Ruby who was indeed at the top of the bleachers with what looked like a book in her hands.

"Alright, I can do this, "I repeated this mantra over and over again until I reached the girl. I was uncertain of what to say. My train of thought had completely frozen.

"Yes, is there something I can help you with?" she asked in such a sweet and peppy voice. How did she know I was in front of her? She must have heard me walk up to her, I certainly wasn't tiptoeing over so I must have been louder than I thought.

"Oh, hello I'm Weiss Schnee the person you-"

"Ran into this morning, "she interjected,"! remember your voice. Your voice is so much lovelier when you aren't screaming." My face was set ablaze. That blindsided me completely.

"Well yes, that was me and thank you. I'm truly sorry about how I treated you. My actions were uncalled for and the entire situation was all my fault but I had the audacity to blame you. I'm asking for you to accept my apology and forgive me, "I said with sorrow and shame but hoping she would forgive me.

"Sit by me, yeah?" she suggested with what was the brightest smile I've ever beheld. It felt comforting and safe while conveying her sincerity and friendliness. I did as she said and sat by her albeit with a puzzled look at the randomness of this girl. I observed her as she was facing me with an unreadable look on her face.

"Are you okay?" I had barely gotten my question out before her hands moved to my face, caressing and feeling every square inch. "Wha . . . wha . . . what do you think you're doing?" I screeched.

"You feel frightened and confused and judging by how hot your face is you're blushing," she giggled before continuing, "you don't need to sweat the small stuff, I just want to get to know you. That's okay, right?" she questioned with a cocked eyebrow and a slight smile.

"I suppose that's alright." I became strangely at ease with her as I felt my tense body relax. It might sound weird but this girl's presence screamed angelic.

"Great! We'll start off with the basics. How old are you Weiss Schnee?"

"I am 16 years old."

"I'm 15 going on 16, my birthday is coming up actually. "

"Congratulations, "I said with a small smile on my face.

"Thanks, "she responds," what year are you?"

"I am a junior."

"Wow really? So, you're in a higher grade than me too? That's weird considering you're so short."

"I'll have you know I am average height. Even then, that's impossible, you couldn't have known that because you can't see me," I shot back with sass.

"I could tell you were shorter than me when you crashed into me. The top of your head goes to my eyebrows, "she countered with a cheeky grin.

"That can't be right. Stand up. I'll test this myself," I said as I grabbed her wrist and forced her to stand. As she straightened her posture and stood up, I stood tall and observed that she was, in fact, taller than me. I was shocked, not because she was taller than me but because she could tell she was taller she by crashing into me for a split second. Her senses were incredible and impressive, to say the least.

"See, it's not by much but I have you beat, "she said placing a hand atop my head and patted me.

"I'm your senior Ruby, you dare pat my head?" I questioned playfully, hoping she would pick up on it and not take offense to it.

"Haha I'm sorry, I can't help it if my senpai is so adorable, "she laughed as she removed her hand.

"Senpai?" I inquired.

"It means upperclassman, "she informed me as she sat back down; I followed her example.

"I see. Thank you for forgiving me and if there is anything I can do to make it up to you, don't hesitate to ask."

"I'll keep that in mind," she said with the smile that seemed to always grace her face. She was really easy to talk to and to be around. With the way things were going, I thought I could even become friends with her.

Yang's POV

If I had to guess, I'd say it was about fifty-five degrees out but I was still sweating buckets. My body temperature's always been higher than the average persons and this scrimmage match really wasn't helping me.

"Listen up, "I turned my attention to Coach Glynda as she began to speak, "I'm giving you guys a 10-minute break so hustle up and do what you have to."

"That sounds like music to my ears. I'm about to die from dehydration, "I said to no one in particular as I walked over to the bleachers to get my water.

I picked up my towel and wiped the sweat from my forehead when I just so happened to catch a glimpse of Blake in a grey coat wearing her trademark bow with black jeggings and combat boots. I couldn't help the smile that crept its way onto my face as I jogged over to greet

her.

"Hey babe what are you doing here?"

"What? A girl can't come to see her girlfriend at practice?" she asked innocently as she wrapped her arms around my neck.

My face scrunched up in suspicion as I answered her, "Not when it's you. You hate coming to my games so the fact that you're here at my practice tells me somethings up." She brought her lips to mine and kissed me for a while, pulling away every so often to bite and tug at my bottom lip. Her hands journeyed from the nape of my neck to my cheeks as I wrapped my arms around her waist. My fingers started toying with the hem of her pants, sliding in and out of them every so often while her hands returned to my neck and she attempted to deepen the kiss. She was doing everything right and I almost got washed away in the sheer bliss of the moment until I remembered 2 things; we were in public and Blake hated being affectionate in front of people. Something was most definitely going on. I broke away from her intoxicating lips and rasped, "Something's up, spill Belladonna."

"Promise you won't overreact?"

"Oh no, you're pregnant, aren't you?"

She slapped my shoulders lightly. "Don't be dumb Yang just promise."

I gave her a quick chaste kiss on the lips. "Promise. Now tell"

"Weiss is here with your sister," she said in a quiet voice. My eyes widened and my body tensed as I scanned the bleachers trying to find Ruby. I knew Weiss wasn't the kindest person in the world but when she made Ruby cry, I made it my mission to kill her with my bare hands if she ever messed with Ruby again. "Baaaabbbbee," Blake said in a drawn-out manner in an effort to capture my attention. Her Sedusa ways wouldn't work on me this time."

"Not now Blakey," I said determined to find that Ice Queen. When I spotted her sitting by Ruby, I went to move out of Blake's embrace but she only tightened it.

"Babe, you promised you wouldn't overreact."

"I'm breaking that promise," I said over my shoulders as I had already broken free from her grasp and was sprinting up the steps to my baby sister. In all honesty, it felt like I was traveling faster than the speed of light. I saw all red; anger was seeping into my soul

as I made my way over to Ruby and Weiss with Blake on my tail.

"How can you keep up with all that homework Weiss? You must be superhuman." Ruby just finished saying before I screamed.

"WEISS SCHNEE YOU ARE DEAD!" I went to lunge at her but Blake had caught up to me and had wrapped her arms around my torso, effectively shielding Weiss and keeping me in place. Weiss had jumped back and scooted closer to Ruby as I struggled against Blake's grasp. "Don't you touch her. I'm gonna rip your ass to shreds!"

"Yang calm down!" Blake demanded as she began assaulting my cheeks with a barrage of kisses.

"Yang cool it for a second, Weiss came here to apologize for this morning and we were just talking about her classes and workload. You know like a casual conversation," Ruby said as she stood up and made her way over to me without falling or stumbling.

"Yang, please, I'm really sorry for the way I treated both of you and I'm going to do everything I can to make it up to the both of you, "Weiss said with fear and sincerity.

That caught my attention. Weiss' confession and the kisses that were still be peppered along my cheeks, calmed me down.

"You're going to make it up to her?"

"Yes, "she replied with a sigh of what must have been solace.

"And you won't hurt her like you did this morning?"

"No, I won't, I promise."

"Swear?"

"Yes."

"Shake on it," I said outstretching my hand.

"Yaaaaaaaannnnnggggg," Ruby whined.

"Shake. On. It." She took my hand and shook it. When she tried to pull away, I strengthened my grip and said through my teeth, "I'll cut off your head and dismember your body, put it in a box, ship it to your family and give you a one-way ticket to hell if you make her shed so much as one tear. Are we clear on that?"

She was twisting in discomfort and pain as she assured me by saying, "Yes yes, we are., ouch, crystal in fact. Now, may I please have my hand back before you crush it?" I released her hand while she went back to Ruby's side.

Coach Glynda yelled for me from the field, "Xiao-Long get yourself back on this field before I add an extra mile to the team's laps."

My teammate Pyrrha hollered, "You better get down her now Yang!"

"I'm coming," I replied as I gave Blake a quick peck on the cheek and

made my way down the bleachers at full speed.

"Saw you and Blake at the beginning of the break really getting into it. There are these things called rooms, you two should get one," Pyrrha said with a sly grin as I stepped on the field.

"Shut up lady, no one said you had to watch," I playfully said as I lightly shoved her.

"Save your breath lovebird, "she laughed as we got back to practice.

Weiss' POV

"That went better than expected", Blake said as she walked down the many steps of the bleachers. She was probably going to wait for Yang's practice to be over.

I thought I was a goner. "That was a close one, huh, Weiss."

"Ruby I was paralyzed with fear, your sister wanted to kill

"Good thing she didn't."

"Yeah, I agree completely." My phone rang from my pocket a second later.

"Hello?... I see, I 'll be right there." I hung up and turned to Ruby. "I have to go; my driver is here."

"Alright, have a good day Weiss, "she waved as I started to walk down the bleachers only for add to it and say, "Hey Weiss..." I turned around to see her (cane in hand) bouncing down the steps to me. "Yes?"

"You said you'd do anything to make it up to me? 'she asked with a sly & mischievous smirk.

"Yes, anything I can do I will."

"5409 Mikai Street, it's the house with the big white and red fence."

"What? Are you telling me your address?"

"Yup, we're hanging out this Saturday and you're picking me up. Plan a

day of fun and adventure, "she sang giddily.

"Alright, I'll arrange to pick you up at 11 o'clock," I said happily.

"That's perfect. I'm looking forward to it. Take care Weiss," she waved goodbye as I walked away to go home.

"You seem happy Ms. Schnee, did you have a good day at school?" Taiyang's question snapped me out of my daydreaming.

"It started out rough but it definitely got better. What makes you think I'm happy Mr. Xiao Long?"

"You were humming, you haven't don't that since your mother passed away."

"Mmm, I see," I responded. Mother loved my voice when she was alive so I always sang for her. When she died, however, I had stopped involving myself in anything and everything musical. I guess Ruby was just so exceptionally amazing, she made me remember what it was like to be happy.

"We're here Ms. Schnee," Taiyang said as he had already opened my door and was holding his hand out.

"Ah, thank you very much and have a safe night," I said walking away.

"You as well Ms. Schnee."

As I walked into the house, the maids seemed to have come back when I was in school, I gave my bag and coat to the maids to put in my room while I went to my father's office on the other side of the mansion. I knocked on the doors and heard a curt "Enter."

I stalked across the room and stood in front of my father as he was face down; his nose in the paperwork that was more important than his daughter. His voice was gruff yet stern as he said, "Your G.P.A is only a 4.8. I expect a 5.0 with all the AP classes you are taking. Meet my expectations. That is all, you are dismissed."

"Yes, thank you, sir," I responded automatically. That phrase was the only phrase besides "Yes I understand" or "No thank you" I had used with my father in the past 7 years of my life. Nothing I ever do or ever did seemed to please him. I was always just below his expectations. It has always left me with a feeling of being inadequate. He was so cold towards me and always treated me as if I was the plague. I could always leave it to him to shatter me. As I walked into my room and laid on my bed to rest, I couldn't help but feel as if no one would ever care about me. I'm unworthy of love, it will always be something I cannot obtain. Before I knew it, tears were streaming down my face. I was pitiful and pathetic; how could anyone deal with such a despicable human being? Does anyone care?

You don't need to sweat the small stuff. What? Ruby? Why her? Why now? Was this really a small thing I was just blowing out of proportion? Why does that matter? It's not like anyone really cared, right? Wait, someone does care. Someone took the time to get to know me and looked upon me with nothing but love and care. Ruby was my friend, she gave me her undivided attention and was kind to me. There was someone out there who was thinking of me just like I was thinking of them.

"Ruby is my friend and I'm going to take care of her."

OAN: And there we have it, folks. I'm really sorry if these chapters aren't long enough for you. I try to make them long but I'm not very creative so descriptions of things and in-depth thinking of the characters are shorter then what I think they are in my head. I'll try to work on that. Oh, by the way, Sedusa is just a saying I use that I picked up from the Powerpuff Girls (I'm childish I know). She was a villain on there who's power was to seduce people so I just call people Sedusa if they seduce people a lot. Suggestions and opinions are always welcome and once again thank you so much for reading this story. I send you all lots of love. Bye for now

AN: Another copied chapter. Hope you enjoy and I'll catch you for Chapter 3 "A Great Day".