Chapter 3

A/N: Le frantic writing, had to hurry this one along; I've got quite on my plate! Remember; follow Sky_Breed for daily (if not hourly) updates on all of my novels! PEACE!

"Ruby… I know how frustrating it might be, but I don't think I can trust her." Blake said, trying not to create a violent situation like before.

"I know, I know… But I thought you fought Roman and Cinder. She is done with what she once did. She isn't the same person!" Ruby fought to gain leadership of the conversation trying to sway it in her favor. Yang had already decided she did not care who her little sister dated, as long as it wasn't Cardin, Roman, or Cinder.

"How can I know that for sure? I mean I don't want to go against whom you love, it isn't something that can just disappear, I know. But think about it, she was a thief and a murderer. How do I know she won't attack you too?" Blake took back control over the conversation like a worried parent.

"Because… Because we're dating now. And the look on her face when I asked her told me everything I needed to know. She likes me and I love her. I want us to be happy what ever it may mean." Ruby pleaded as if she was in a court trying to plead to be ruled not guilty. She truly wanted nothing more than to be happy with Emerald at this point, her love for the green haired girl was stronger than anything she had ever experienced.

"You… What? Really?" Yang spoke up. Blake didn't seem as authoritative sitting in Yang's lap. Which has been the same position she has been in all night.

"I also was the one who confessed." Ruby admitted nervously pressing her index fingers together. The looks on the faces on both of the girls showed shock beyond belief. The silence between the three was heavy, almost like it was an actual figure in the air weighing down on all of them.

"So." Blake began in an attempt to disperse the silence. "You two are dating now, huh?" Normally Blake would be excited for Ruby to find a lover but this was a different matter. She was now dating a thief and a murderer, how could she bo so sure that Ruby wouldn't come to harm?

"Just be careful, okay sis?" Yang spoke up. "I'm worried about you, but… I know you're in love with her. Just… Promise me you'll be okay." Yang wasn't asking her to do anything; she was ordering her to tell her what she wanted to hear.

"I promise Yang. I promise I'll be careful. I promise I wont let her change me, and I promise to not disappoint you." Ruby assured. The two sisters have had a similar conversation before a long time ago, even then Ruby kept her word. Ruby had an honest and innocent soul, Yang knew once she had Ruby's word it was to be set in stone.

"Good." Yang said to reassure herself and make sure Ruby knew Yang had memorized every word she had just said. "And, you could never disappoint me Ruby. Sometimes, you're… curious about the world. You want to explore the world, I get that. I just want to make sure you don't go astray in your journey." Yang was sure that Ruby wasn't going to make a wrong choice, but she couldn't help but be worried about her sister. She knows right from wrong, but can she be sure about that?

Unknown to her, Yang was gripping Blake strongly by the arms while in deep thought. "Yang?" Blake said worriedly. Blake's voice threw Yang out of her train of thought.

"Oh. Uh… Sorry." Yang looked embarrassed by thinking to hard on things, it really wasn't in her nature to do something like that.

"You just seemed really tense, that's all." Blake reassured that no damage had come to her. "So… Are we… Cool?" Blake asked tensely hoping that the capped girl wouldn't go into another fit of rage.

Ruby hesitated for a moment. "Yeah… We're cool." Ruby said cheerfully. She was now invigorated beyond belief that they accepted Emerald, sort of. And she was over the moon at the fact that Blake and Yang were now dating, she had always seen them as a cute couple.

Ruby glanced over to the shared alarm clock. 22:38. It had gotten really late everyone must have had sleep on their minds. "Why don't we continue our conversations tomorrow? It's getting really late." Ruby pointed out. Her suggestion earned a content nod from Yang.

"I guess that would be a good idea." Blake began. "Uh… Yang… Are you going to let me go?" Blake eyed the blonde curiously, but soon found her answer.

"I don't think that such a good idea. I mean, I'm so warm and the moment you leave my embrace you'll be cold again. I don't want you to catch a cold." The blond gave a playful wink to the Faunus, who only rolled her eyes in response.

Ruby settled into her own bed with the signature Beacon decal on the bed sheet and slowly fell into a deep sleep. The whole time she slept her dreams kept going back to Emerald. They were dreams of worry, they weren't at all pleasant. All of the dreams depicted Emerald leaving Ruby in one way or another, these dreams caused her to stir heavily in her sleep.

Ruby woke up and threw her sheets to the side in a cold sweat. The latest nightmare had scared her more than she had even been scared by a dream before. This dream had depicted Emerald hating Ruby to the extent of beating her until she woke up. The dream to Ruby was terrifying; it was constant reminder of how quickly everything could change.

Ruby sat up in bed for a few minuets trying to clam herself down, by the time she was done recuperating her scroll went off. It was a message from Emerald. Hey, are you awake? I couldn't sleep. The message brought Ruby some relief to an extent, confirming that what she just saw was in fact a dream.

Ruby took her scroll in both hands and proceeded to reply. I couldn't sleep either. I guess there is something not letting me sleep. Ruby found that her reply would be better than her actual reason to be up at such an hour and would cause less worry for Emerald. Ruby put the scroll back down to avoid straining the wire connected to it and the wall charger.

The scroll blinked a few times to signify that a new message had been received; she again took the scroll in both hands. Oh. Well, if you don't mind, would you tell me what it is? The question caught Ruby off guard, surprised that Emerald was that worried about her. She was overjoyed to know that she cared, but she was scared to answer truthfully.

Well… Its not one specific thing. I mean the stress of work in general then on top of me just overthinking things. Ruby replied. While she was telling the truth about her schoolwork getting more stressful, that wasn't the true reason. Ruby hopped that Emerald wouldn't inquire further. To her demise, another message came.

What are you thinking about that is so taxing? I'm kinda worried. The statement struck Ruby like sack of bricks. She knew that she could no longer delay the inevitable. But she didn't want to just say it over a message. She wanted to tell her face-to-face. She wanted to know that Emerald would truly mean her answer if she had asked.

Can we talk tomorrow? I would rather talk face to face about things. Ruby let out a sigh, not knowing what the new response would be. Maybe she would agree and talk about it tomorrow. A new message came in as quick as she had typed her's out.

Is it about me? The message was short but powerful, striking the nerve Ruby had been trying to suppress. Another message flashed by quickly. Because if it is, I can assure you that I'm okay. I mean, is this about us as a couple? The next message sent Ruby into a flurry of emotions.

No! Nothing like that, its just, I'm scared to lose you. Its been keeping me awake, or more like haunting my dreams. I'm just afraid that I'll lose you at the tip of a hat. Ruby sent her reply quickly, trying her best to explain the situation to Emerald through a message, she felt as if it were a cop out, it felt like it was cheating.

The scroll flashed once more, Ruby fearing the contents of the message steeled herself for the worst. Ruby, I don't know where you think I'm going. I want to be by your side. I'm not one to hide my feeling on subjects such as this. I want us to be together, I would never just walk out on you out of the blue. Even if I did I can imagine myself returning back to you, begging for forgiveness. Please, don't be scared. I love you.