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Chapter 4 – Food And Friends

Weiss Schnee

Weiss had been knelt in front of the toilet for the past thirty minutes, vomit stung her throat as her body emptied its stomach of the very little that she had eaten the previous day. The smell of blood and smoke still lingered in her mind from the nightmare she had woken from and she knew that her face would be streaked with tears.

Once the vomiting finally stopped, Weiss flushed the toilet and looked in the mirror to find that she was right in her earlier assumption; red puffy eyes stared back at her and dried tears stained her pale skin. With the memory of her nightmare still fresh, she glanced at the scar over her left eye and had to suppress the gag that tried to force its way out of her. With a sigh, she reached a shaky hand out to turn on the shower before removing her nightgown and stepping in.


College had seemed to drag on much longer than usual and Weiss was glad to finally be out of there, a rather new feeling on her part. Usually she enjoyed the lectures and the coursework but lately she had been unable to focus on what the professors were saying. And she knew why. A quick look at her Scroll as she exited the building revealed a message waiting for her and with a smile, she opened it.

'Im pretty sure blakes about to snap'

It had been a week since she had first messaged Yang, and while she had been nervous at first, the conversation had quickly begun to feel natural. The reply she typed out felt like the most effortless thing she had done all week.

'I am surprised she has stuck with you this long.'

'psshh, she loves me too much. you coming by after college?'

Weiss felt her heart rate increase slightly at the knowledge that Yang wanted to see her again.

'I just finished. I should be there soon."

'Awesome, I'll get ur food ready'

Weiss smiled to herself as she entered the car that was waiting for her and asked the driver to take her to Blake's store. It had been two days since she had been there and if she was honest with herself, she had missed Yang slightly more than she expected.

The girl was just so easy to be around. She never judged, a rarity in the social circles Weiss had become accustomed to. She was also always happy and never failed to crack a dumb joke that somehow managed to drag smile from her. Thankfully, the coffee shop wasn't too far from her college so it didn't take long for them to arrive and for Weiss to step in to the warm store.

It was once again quite empty aside from a tall, red-headed girl that looked familiar, who was sitting holding hands with a rather scrawny, nervous looking blonde boy. With them sat Blake and she actually seemed happy. She had talked to her occasionally during her visits over the week and Blake always came across as very cynical, though Yang had assured her that was only an act; so to see her laughing was rather surprising, but she had to admit that the happier look suited the girl.

As Weiss approached the counter, Blake noticed her and gave a small wave as she stood up.

"Hello, Weiss," she smiled as she walked behind the counter. "The usual?"

"Yes please," Weiss smiled back and gave a glance toward the red-haired girl now that she had a better angle. "Is that Pyrrha Nikos?"

"Oh yeah, she's a friend from college," Blake replied.

Weiss was stunned. Pyrrha had been the most talked about sporting personality in all of Vale for the past year. The girl was the same age as her yet she had already broken all kinds of records, and was rumoured to be participating in the Remnant Olympics making her the youngest person to do so in fifty years.

"I can introduce you if you want?" Blake offered.

"Oh no, I wouldn't want to intrude," Weiss shook her head.

"Intrude on what?" Weiss heard a voice say from the back room as the door was pushed open to reveal Yang carrying a sandwich. She threw Weiss a wide smile as she came into view.

"Weiss was asking about Pyrrha."

"Oh, yeah," Yang shrugged. "Don't worry about intruding, Pyrrha's cool, Jaune takes a little getting used to though."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course," Yang smiled as she placed the plate down and walked out from behind the counter. "Keep hanging around me and you'll meet her eventually anyway."

"I only come here for the coffee," Weiss joked with a smile which earned a raised eyebrow and a false look of hurt from the girl.

Yang grabbed a table near Pyrrha's and easily picked it up. As she held it, the muscles in her arms became more pronounced and Weiss had to turn her head to keep her mind from wandering. Unfortunately, her eyes found Blake who smirked at her and caused Weiss to blush.

"Hey guys, mind if a friend joins us?" Yang said as she placed the table next to the one the couple was sitting at.

"Sure," The boy replied with a quick glance up from a piece of paper he was writing on.

"Great, this is Weiss," Yang said and positioned some chairs to sit down.

"Nice to meet you Weiss," Pyrrha said as Weiss picked up her sandwich and made her way over to the table.

"Same to you," She replied.

"You're the Weiss Schnee right?" the boy said in an awed voice.

A loud thump echoed as the table bumped up slightly and the boy let out a yell of pain.

"Forgive Jaune," Yang said and motioned for her to sit down next to her. "He's a little dense sometimes."

"Hey."

"It's fine," Weiss smiled at the boy who was leaning down to rub his leg. "But yes, that would be me."

"Jaune Arc," he replied and turned to Yang. "And I ain't dense, right Pyrrha?"

"Of course not," the redhead replied quickly and gave Jaune's hand an affectionate tap.

Weiss did her best to suppress a smile as she recognised a white lie when she saw one. Jaune however did not and gave Yang a smug look.

"Pyrrha Nikos," Pyrrha said and held out her free hand for Weiss to shake.

"I know, you are pretty famous," Weiss said as she shook the girl hand with a smile.

"So are you lately," Pyrrha laughed and motioned to a magazine on a nearby table.

A picture of herself stared back at her with a bright red headline that she couldn't quite make out from this distance.

"All lies I'm sure," Weiss scowled at the magazine.

"Aren't they always," Pyrrha nodded. "Apparently I'm going to the Olympics this year."

"I take that to mean you're not then?"

"I was approached but I want to focus on my studies right now."

Weiss felt her respect for the girl grow enormously. Its was all too common for people to jump into things head first, especially when given such an amazing opportunity, so to meet a girl who chose education was a delight.

"I still think she was dumb for turning it down," Yang said mournfully. "If I'd been approached for boxing, I would've said yes in a heartbeat."

"Of course you would," Blake scorned her friend as she approached with Weiss' coffee and sat down. "Aren't you currently failing two of your classes?"

"Ehh, I'm passing the important ones," Yang replied with a shrug.

"You never actually told me what it is you are studying?" Weiss said as she realised just how little she actually knew about Yang.

"I didn't?" Yang tilted her head thoughtfully. "Well, cooking but mainly art."

Yang pointed to the drawing of the Atlas pines that Weiss had noticed the first time she had entered the shop.

"That's yours?"

"Yup, drew it about two years ago and Blake insisted on putting it up," Yang sighed sadly. "I can do so much better but she wont let me take it down."

"It matches the décor," Blake said flatly.

"Well I like it," Weiss smiled at Yang. "It reminds me of home."

"How so?" Pyrrha asked as she looked at a piece of paper Jaune was writing on.

"I used to live in Atlas before Vale and we had a lot of those pines behind our house," She replied. "Me and my sister used to love getting lost in them as a kids."

"Sounds like fun," Jaune remarked while crossing out things Pyrrha pointed at. "My sisters are a nightmare."

"He's got seven," Yang whispered in her ear, the girl's breath enough to send a shiver through Weiss and almost make her completely miss what had been said.

"Speaking of sisters, how is Ruby?" Pyrrha asked. "I've been meaning to stop by and say hello."

Weiss recognised the name. Yang had mentioned her sister frequently and Weiss had noted that she seemed to love her sister quite a lot.

"She's fine, still very..." Yang seemed to be searching for a word that could accurately describe her sister. "...Ruby."

Pyrrha seemed to understand completely as she chuckled and gave a nod.

Weiss was about to ask what Yang meant by that but Blake let out a small groan that surprised everyone at the table and made them turn around. Stood behind her was another blonde hair boy wearing an open shirt and a pair of blue jeans cut off around the shins. A yellow tail reached out from behind him and the tip of it was tapping against the top of Blake's head.

"Hey Sun," Yang laughed. "Careful, she's got a bit more cat-titude today."

Blake scowled at Yang and reach up to grab the boy's tail, eliciting a small yell from him.

"I will pull if off if you continue."

He merely laughed and pulled his tail free.

"I'm gonna make myself a drink, want one?"

Weiss watched as Blake rolled her eyes and clearly tried to hold of the smile that was making the side of her lip quiver.

"Sure, does anyone else want another since Sun is making drinks?" she smirked at him.

"We've actually got to get going," Pyrrha said and nudged Jaune. "Practise starts soon."

"Oh right, see you guys later," he replied. He hurriedly packed away his papers and stood up. "Sun, you and Neptune still on for Saturday?"

Sun simply gave him a thumbs up as he went about making his drink.

"See you tomorrow."

"See ya."

"Nice meeting you Weiss," Pyrrha said as she passed by. "We should get together sometime and share our tabloid horror stories."

"Absolutely," Weiss smiled. That idea actually sounded fun to her.

The two of them gave their final goodbyes to Blake and Yang before they left the shop. As they left, a loud noise came from behind the counter and Weiss turned to see Sun holding some paper towels.

"Don't worry, it wasn't much," he said with a small chuckle that quickly faded into a worried look as he ducked out of sight.

Yang shook with suppressed giggles as Blake let out a sigh and got up to help the boy.

"Are those two together?" Weiss asked once the raven-haired girl had left the table. "They seem rather incompatible."

"Six months now," Yang smiled. "And I thought so too at first but Sun makes her smile so… yeah."

Weiss watched as Blake motioned for Sun to get out of the way only for him to try and refuse with a lot of pointing, his tail mimicking almost every movement his hand did. With a squint of her eyes, the girl pulled a cloth from a nearby cupboard and threw in at his face with a shake of her head and one of the aforementioned smiles.

Amused by what she saw, Weiss looked away to see that Yang was looking at her. It suddenly dawned on her that she and Yang were now alone at the table. While the nerves had subsided a little over the last week, they were still present and for a couple of minutes, the two of them simply sat there in silence until finally Yang broke it.

"So how were your classes?"

"Surprisingly dull," Weiss sighed. "Though admittedly I was distracted."

"Sorry," Yang said guiltily. "My bad I'm guessing."

"Not at all," Weiss smiled. "You actually kept me awake."

"Oh, well I guess you're welcome," Yang grinned from relief. "You having trouble sleeping or something?"

"A little," Weiss admitted. "Nothing I'm not used to though."

"Well I'm usually up at really weird hours, you ever need some company you can just text me," Yang offered.

Thoughts of Yang climbing through her window in the dead of night sprang into Weiss' mind and she spluttered on the coffee that she had just taken a sip of. Yang immediately held out a hand to grab the cup and set it on the table as Weiss cleared her windpipe.

"I-I w-will," Weiss said once she had succeeded.

"So I didn't know you had a sister?" Yang said as she leant back on her seat. "What does she do?"

"Winter's in the Atlesian military," Weiss said proudly.

"Really?" Yang said in disbelief. "Doesn't seem very Schnee."

"Well she isn't very Schnee," Weiss mused. "Sure, she can be a little cold and harsh but she always means well. She's always encouraged me to do my best and find my own way in life."

"Do you see her much?" Yang asked.

"Not as much as I would like to, but she does her best to make sure to set aside some time when she is in Vale," Weiss answered sadly.

"She sounds like a good sister," Yang replied. "I couldn't imagine being separated from Ruby."

"Pyrrha mentioned her earlier," Weiss said, remembering her earlier curiosity. "The way you two spoke, it sounded like she was ill or something?"

"Nothing like that," Yang replied quickly and gave a small smile. "Ruby's autistic, she has trouble connecting with people but when she does, she gets rather attached. Pyrrha's one of the people she loves."

Not knowing what else to say, Weiss said the first thing that came to mind.

"Sounds like it's rough on her?"

"Sometimes," Yang nodded. "But she rarely lets it bother her, she likes to spend most of her time working on cars with dad. She's a total gearhead"

"Well at least you are all close," Weiss said mournfully.

"We are now, but we weren't always," Yang smiled, however there was a finality to her voice that indicated she didn't want to deliberate on what she had just said. "I'm guessing yours aren't?"

"My father made sure of that." Weiss shook her head.

"He sounds like a prick."

Weiss couldn't stop the small laugh that forced its way from her throat. She actually rather enjoyed Yang's occasional bluntness.

"That's one word for him," Weiss nodded. "But he is my father."

"I guess family is different for everyone," Yang replied.

Weiss gave another nod and took a sip of her coffee.

"So do your family support you doing art?"

"For the most part," Yang smiled and turned her head to acknowledge a customer who had walked in. "Dad was critical at first and told me to make sure I had a fall back."

"And you chose cooking?" Weiss joked.

"Hey, people always need chefs," Yang laughed. "Besides, my dad's family is from Mistral, he would probably disown me if I couldn't cook."

"So I'm guessing you can do more than just sandwiches then?" Weiss teased.

"Absolutely," Yang said as she stood up and Blake waved for her. "I'll be right back."

Weiss gave the girl a nod and took a bite from her sandwich. As usual it was fantastic and she couldn't help but wonder what other food the girl could cook. While is wasn't served in the Schnee manor, Mistralian food was her favourite due to their spices giving it such amazing flavours. She was in thought about all the amazing food she had tried during her last visit to Mistral and wondered if the girl would be able to make any of that when Yang sat back down.

"Sorry," Yang smiled as she sat down. "What were we talking about?"

"You were telling me what you could cook."

"Well Mistralian food, obviously," Yang replied. "Most Vale stuff is pretty easy."

"Atlesian?" Weiss asked out of curiosity.

"Not my favourite to cook but I can do some Atlesian dishes," Yang said after a few seconds of thought. "You guys eat a lot of fish."

Weiss had to laugh at that.

"That is true," She replied. "Solitas isn't really a place that very livestock friendly though, too much snow."

"Yeah, I can see that," Yang said quietly. "But you study business and finance right? What's that like?"

"Honestly, more fun than it sounds," Weiss nodded, surprised that Yang had remembered. "It is to me at least."

"You enjoy lectures?"

"For the most part," Weiss laughed. "You don't?"

"I do," Yang grinned. "They're better than hot milk at making you fall asleep."

"You're terrible." Weiss smiled and shook her head.

"I agree."

Weiss let out a small chuckle as she finished her coffee and looked at Yang out of the corner of her eye to find that the girl was watching her with a radiant grin that threatened to make her blush. She was about to ask Yang more questions but her Scroll began to buzz in her pocket. Her good mood instantly fell as she saw her fathers name on the screen.

"Excuse me a moment," Weiss groaned to Yang as she stood up and walked to an empty part of the shop.

With a final look at Yang, she sighed and answered the call.

"Hello father."

"Your driver has informed me that you are still not on your way to my office," He said in a low drawl. "What have a told you about punctuality, Weiss?"

"My apologise, father," Weiss replied. "I am leaving now."

"We will speak more on this matter once you arrive."

"Yes father," she replied.

The cut-off tone sounded and she let out a sigh. How could she have forgotten about her meeting? Had she really been enjoying herself that much?

Reluctantly, she made her way back to Yang and picked up her bag.

"I'm sorry, I must be going now," Weiss apologised to the girl. "I forgot I had a meeting at my father's office and I am running late."

"Oh," Yang's face fell slightly. "That's fine, I should get back to work anyway."

"I enjoyed meeting your friends," Weiss smiled at the girl, hoping the grin she liked so much would spread itself back across the blonde's face. "And talking to you."

"Same here," Yang replied. "I can give Pyrrha your number if you want?"

Weiss pulled her bag over her shoulder and made for the door.

"Yes please," She replied. "I will try and stop by tomorrow if I can."

"Awesome," The girl nodded and began to walk backwards to the counter.

With a final smile at the girl, Weiss turned and pushed the door open.

"Hey, Weiss."

Weiss halted straight away and turned to see that Yang had stop moving backwards. Instead she was wringing her hands in front of her like she was nervous about what she was about to say.

"Are you uhh..." The girl paused briefly to think before finishing. "Are you free on Friday?"

Weiss was taken aback. She had definitely noticed Yang looking at her, but to hear Yang actually try and ask her out succeeded in making her heart beat much faster. Nevertheless, Weiss tried to keep her calm appearance.

"I believe so?"

"G-Great," She nodded and Weiss saw the girl throat bulge slightly as she swallowed nervously. "W-Would you like to maybe do something? I could cook."

Weiss took a moment to think before she replied. She wanted to say yes straight away, but she knew that accepting could create problems in the future. However, as she tried to think of all the things that could go wrong, she looked at the blonde-haired and found that she just didn't have it in her to say no.

"I would love to Yang," She replied with a smile that she couldn't suppress.

The grin she liked immediately spread itself across Yang face and the wringing of her hands stopped.

"Great," Yang said, her voice filled with relief as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry, you were in a rush."

"Oh. Yes," Weiss shook her head as she remembered what awaited her. "I will text you later."

She saw Yang nod as she turned and hurriedly left the shop. Her excitement for the coming date forced a smile on her face that lasted until she approached the car and the driver opened it for her to enter. As she did, she looked the driver in the eye.

"What is your name again?"

"Dudley ma'am," he replied.

With a nod, she made a mental note to make sure he was not her driver on Friday.


A/N

So I have been sat on this chapter for two days now, partly because I'm currently battling food poisoning, but mainly because there were so many parts that just didn't feel right. While I feel I have sorted many of them out, I definitely feel my own inexperience with social interaction may shine through here, so please let me know what you think.

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