And, here's another chapter. Hope you like it. I think this is the true beginning, the piece to put it all together. I still take suggestions, just so you know. Love all you readers and followers out there. Love the reviewers especially. :) Enjoy the chapter.

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Chapter 4: The First Day of Friendship

Sun

The walk to the park was spent in an awkward silence. It's so much different for last night. This silence is filled with dreaded anticipation and pulsing pain that surrounded Weiss like a storm cloud. I take a deep breathe as we approach the same bench I found her on last night. I sit down and pat the seat next to me. I could see the hesitation in her eyes, but I pat it once more, and she sits. I look around to see if anyone is around us, but nobody is here. The place is utterly deserted. "Weiss, what I have to tell you is horribly ridiculous, on a level that I didn't think was even possible."

Weiss narrows her eyes at me. Hissing, really, she says, "Get to the point, Sun."

I hold up my hands. "Alright, alright." I take a deep breath and sigh it out. "Neptune stood you up."

Weiss rolls her eyes. "I know this already, monkey-boy. Why did he stand me up?"

I pretend offense at the term she uses. "Okay, you asked for it. I really didn't want to tell you, but you seriously deserve to know about his douchey behavior. Last night, he didn't show up because he was boinking some fire breathing chick." I really didn't want to tell her, but the best way to do it is to be blunt.

Shock flickers over her face before being replaced with hurt, then anger. It was a sight to see, really. I used to think that she was just a heartless bitch bent on world, or at least school, domination, but now, I see she does have a heart, and Neptune broke it, shattered it into tiny pieces almost beyond the concept of repair. I haven't been in her exact situation, but I have sympathy for her. I feel my heart breaking with hers as tears stream down her face even as the anger pervades her system.

She wipes her cheeks and eyes with her sleeve. "How could that bastard do that? How could he ditch me for someone else? I thought I could love him, thought he could love me. Where did I go wrong?"

At that last question, I grab her and crush her to my chest. "You did nothing wrong. If anyone is to blame, it's Neptune and only him." I rub circles on her back, comforting her the best I can.

"Why, though? Why, why, why?" She beats her fists gently on my shoulders, punctuating each 'why.'

"Shhh. It's going to be okay. You will heal, and you'll be stronger. You don't deserve this, and I should have beat him senseless for what he did. My mother used to tell me to treat a girl right cause you never know if she'll be the one. I don't really think that Neptune is meant for you, but it was still a douche bag move to pull." I still rub her back, letting her get out the anger and the crying. I look to the left and see a sight that I think that Weiss needs right now. I push her away from me a little, making her look me in the eye. "Hey, Weissy, why don't you try something."

I stand and help her up. "What are you doing?" She looks at me in confusion as I lead her to the tree right in front of us. There's a branch just low enough for us to sit on without being blacked by leaves, and I steer her toward it.

I look from her to the branch. "Can you get up there and face opposite of the bench?"

She scoffs. "Of course." She throws a couple of glyphs in a stair like fashion and climbs them to sit on the branch, looking down at me. I follow with a leap, swinging around to hang upside down by my tail.

I laugh at her expression, one of both amusement and confusion. "Alright, now look straight ahead." She does just that, and I see her loosen up. Straight ahead is the sunset, the sky alight in the beautiful colors that usually adorn it at the end of the day.

She shakes her head, probably trying to pull herself out of a daze. "It's so beautiful." Her voice is low, almost too low to hear.

I sigh, transfixed by the beauty as well. "I wanted you to see this, Weiss. I wanted you to see that, though the day gives way to the night, a new day will come, lighting the sky once again."

She looks down at me. "I didn't know you were so philosophical, Sun."

I look up and give her a lopsided grin. "I have my moments, Weissy." I sigh as we see the sun set completely, disappearing beyond the horizon and making room in the sky for the moon. I flip as I jump down from the branch. Me letting go makes Weiss loose balance, making her fall. I'm just fast enough to catch her. I'm holding her bridle style and smiling at her flustered state. "Hey. I had no idea you'd fallen for me."

She blushes and jumps out of my arms as I laugh. She hits my arm with the back of her hand. "Oh, don't you start acting like Yang."

This only makes me laugh harder. "Chill, Weissy. I was only messin' with you."

She huffs and starts to walk away. I jog after her and start walking backwards. She looks at me and smiles, shaking her head. "I know, but sometimes it's not a good idea to kid around, and right now, I just want to be serious for a while."

I clasp my hands behind my head, nodding. "Ah, but what if what you truly need is to let go?"

She raises her eyebrow at em. "Is that right, monkey-boy? And, what, pray tell, would letting go entail?"

My grin just gets wider. "Oh, you know, running through town naked, drinking until you pass out, something like that."

Her eyes go wide. "What!?"

I laugh at her reaction. "Oh, don't look at me like that. I'm just pulling your leg." I look around us, intent on finding something to do. "Hmm, how about a movie? You can pick, I'll pay."

She scoffs. "A movie? Really?"

I roll my eyes. "Of course. We want to ease you into the whole 'relaxing' thing, so a movie's perfect!" I throw my arms out in a dramatic gesture.

"Hey! I relax all the time."

I just raise my eyebrow at her. "Oh, yes, Princess, you relax so much." I can't even believe the sarcasm coming from my mouth. Wow, who knew I was even capable of it?

I see her blush just before she looks away. I'd laugh if I even knew why she was blushing, but as it is, I can't make fun of her for something I don't know the cause of. "Shut up." It was said playfully, so I wasn't offended or anything. I just let it slide with a short laugh.

Finally, we get to the movie theater. I turn to her and give her a questioning look. "So, you picked something yet?"

She looks at the board thoughtfully, but finally points at one. "That one." The one she chooses is the only romance movie on the board. Oh god, this is going to be painful. Seriously, why did I let her pick again?

I go up to the ticket booth and buy the tickets. Once inside, I go straight for the snack counter. I look at all the candy, mouth open at all the options. I shake my head and force myself to only get one candy bar, popcorn, and a drink. I turn to Weiss. "So, want anything?"

She looks over the menu carefully. "Popcorn and a raspberry slushie?"

I give her a smile and nod. I relay the order, pay, and off we go to the assigned theater. We sit down near the middle. I sigh at the torture that I'm putting myself through all in the name of friendship. I hope it has at least one action scene.

Halfway through the movie, I look over to Weiss. She seems to be absorbed in the turmoil building on the screen. I see the sparkle of interest glowing in her eyes as her attention is rapt on the characters' plight. I've never seen her so into something before. I know I've only really paid attention to her for about twenty-four hours, but in this moment, I see a spark in her that wasn't there earlier. i'm transfixed by her, how her alabaster hair catches the light from the screen just right, shining in the dark room, how he eyes are lit with a fire that belie even the true passion I know she possess, and how her hand tightens and she bites her bottom lip every time something serious happens. I've never seen someone like this before, so real, so true. If I didn't know it was hopeless, I'd say I was falling in love with this girl.

The movie ends, and we leave. I regret the night ending so soon, but we do have a curfew. I smile at this development. I think tonight was a raging success. I think that Weiss will be more guarded, but as long as she doesn't let Neptune in at the moment, she should heal in time. I look at her walking beside me, a small smile on her face, one that hasn't left her face since we left the movie. It makes me smile, too. I'm happy that she's happy. This is the point that I know that she's going to be fine. This is the point at which I know that she'll get over all that's happened in the past few days, and hopefully, she'll loosen up, let herself enjoy life. Maybe I'm the person to help her do just that. I nod to myself, resolved to be the Sun to melt her ice. I laugh softly to myself at my pun. This will be fun.

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A/N: Hmm. As you well know, this story is actually starting to show the signs of a developing romance. I have also decided that I'm skipping over the Vytal Festival and Tournament. I don't see a point of have unnecessary fighting in a mostly fluff and angst story. So, Sun got his playful attitude back, guys. I thought that would lighten the mood a bit. Now a toast. "To friendship, and eventually more!" Ok, enough of that. And I do take constructive criticism. Follow, favorite, review. :D