Yeah, no author's notes that I can think of right now. Chapter 8, Meeting the Parents.
The man stood there, his deameanour growing more angry and impatient; the escalating speed of his foot tapping and his barely audible grumbling being direct clues to this. "Ah, Ruby, you really should st-" Oh, that feels gooood. My mind is on the verge of melting at this pointing; I feel like such a gooey mess, my vocal cords forcibly vibrating and making me purr.
Fortunately enough, my mind is still operating on an adequate enough level to understand what is being said between everyone currently in the room.
"Aw, did you hear that?! That's SO adorable!" Ruby's still gushing over my cat-ness That's a word now. But, the man clears his throat, forcibly tearing everyone's attention towards him. This doesn't dissuade Ruby to any extent.
"Answer my question Ruby!" the man demands angrily. But, before he can continue, a shorter woman with long blonde hair comes up behind him and jumps on his back.
"Aw, come on Wáng! Calm down!" the woman orders him playfully. The man relents slightly, changing his attention to the woman currently riding his back. "There's no need to be so angry! Probably."
"Fine, I'll listen to what Ruby has to say Lilly..." Wáng submits reluctantly. The woman, in turn, giggles and jumps off his back, landing beside him with a small thunk.
I look at the couple, who I assume to be Yang and Ruby's parents. The man is well built and tall, his muscles slightly bulging out of the long sleeved bright green shirt he has on. His now chocolate colored eyes have some hard edge to them, his short cropped blonde hair sticking up in certain places.
The woman was also strikingly similar to the man, one would almost say that they could be siblings. Her lavender colored eyes glimmered with a sort of mischievous tone. The long, flowing locks of golden hair stuck out in multiple directions, one very obvious cowlick at the top of her head flows backward. Her larger than average curves an obvious sign of where Yang got hers; they are hugging the white t-shirt she has on, barely visible underneath the bright red hoodie she has on.
"Well Rubes, you've got a chance to explain; you better take it," Lilly tells Ruby amiably. Ruby quickly stops rubbing my ears, much to my Faunus side's dismay, and springs up, attempting to stammer an answer back.
"Uh, u-uhm... W-well, you see..." Ruby's having a very difficult time trying to clear her own name. Fortunately for her, she has a very willing older sister.
"Ruby tried to bake cookies again Mom," Yang pipes up, pulling her parent's glares away from Ruby. They both turn to look at her, then back to Ruby.
"Can we talk to the pair of you somewhere private?" Wáng asks kindly. I wonder why they'd want that. "We can let Weiss and your new friend here eat in peace." Never mind. At that note, the family foursome retreat behind the wall, and I take my seat back at the table, digging into my stir fry once more. Mmmmm so good... Unfortunately, I become curious at what the four are talking about. So, using my cat ears, I tune in to the conversation behind the wall.
"Ruby, we've told you a million times, don't jump onto people and rub their ears!" Wáng utters angrily.
"No you haven't. Not once," Ruby firmly replies.
"Common sense Ruby," Wáng counters quickly.
"Well, it sure sounded like she liked it..." Ruby mutters in dissapointment. Believe me Ruby, I did. Or, the Faunus side of me did. I chuckle to myself in amusement.
"What's so funny?" I hear Weiss speak up quickly.
"Hm? Nothing." I reply flatly to her.
"Well aside from that, I don't believe we've properly been introduced. I'm Weiss," she tells me. No hand extension. Nothing. Maybe she's not into touchy feely stuff. Fine by me.
"I'm Blake," I reply, indifferent. I look her over quickly. Her ice blue eyes have a hard edge to them, like the sting of ice, her face completely blemishless, and her pretty white hair flows down past her shoulders. It's like a snow angel. She nods in response to me, and begins daintily tucking into her food.
Ruby comes from around the wall, her face nuetral. She takes her seat beside Weiss again and also eats her meal. But, Yang doesn't seem to be coming. So, I tune back in to the conversation.
"Are you sure Yang? This is something entirely different," I hear Lilly say fretfully. Whatever it is, she sounds nervous.
"I'm sure Mom. My mind's been made up," Yang replies confidently.
"But it hasn't even been a day yet. How can you know?" Wáng asks curiously.
"I won't know for sure until I try," Yang replies firmly. Wow, whatever it is, she sounds confident.
"Alright then," Wáng submits in whatever Yang's decision is. "We'll be there to supp-"
"What's it like being a Faunus?" comes the very sharp and jovial question from a certain brunette. I wince a little in reaction. My poor ears aren't supposed to take loud noises like that when they're being used.
"What's it like being a Faunus?" I echo, pressing a finger to my lips in thought. I ponder over the question for a solid five seconds. "Well, it's nice because we have night vision, enhacned hearing and smell, but..." I trail off. That's practically it.
"But what?" Ruby asks, wonderment filling her eyes in my suspense. Weiss looks up and tunes into our conversation. I cast my glance downward, my ears drooping down as well.
"But we Faunus are considered inferior by the human race," I reply truthfully. "All because we share animal traits. But, besides that, there's no differences between us!" My voice is starting to escalate in volume. "We have hopes, dreams, we love others, just like humans! Why should we have to be discriminated against?!" I've ended on a yell, and Ruby is eyeing me worriedly. I can hear clapping to my right.
"That's quite a heart rendering speech," comes the voice of Wáng. "I just wish everyone was actually open minded enough to listen to what you say."
"Well, serious talk can wait!" Lilly jumps in excitedly, knocking Wáng over to the side. "Right now, we have food! That Yang made! Yeah!" Oh dear god. She seems like an absolutely difficult person to handle, what with all that energy. I look over to an embarrassed, and undecided looking Yang.
"After all, the more the merrier!" Wáng says happily. "Now then, Yang, would you mind telling me who your friend is here?" Yang looks up at me with a gneuine smile on my face. Something seems the tiniest bit off again.
"This is my new friend Blake!" she tells her parents ecstatically. Honestly, I don't think of myself as that much of a big deal. "She helped us find Ruby when we lost her in the library." she abruptly shuts her mouth, a sheepish look overcoming her face. Oh, Yang.
"So, you lost Ruby earlier today too Yang?" Wáng asks amusedly. Yang twiddles her thumbs a little, her gaze cast downward.
"Well, that answers that. But! We'll worry about it later. For now; let's eat! Its always a special occaision when you cook kiddo!" Lilly says energitically, locking Yang in a solid headlock. Yikes, she looks pretty strong.
But, Lilly lets Yang go quickly afterward, and the parently pair go pick up a plate full of stir fry each. After each pulling up a chair to both heads of the table, they both quickly start into devouring what they have, sparing next to no grain of rice on their plate.
"Wow, you're parents sure can eat..." I muse quietly, observing the both of them in action. Yang snickers a little bit in response. "What?"
"Look down," Yang spares me in the middle of her laughter. I do as she says, and I come face to face with... A clean plate. Directly in front of me. Good god, do I eat good food subconciously?
"I hadn't noticed until now," I reply to Yang in mild shock, he laughter and smile remaining persistent.
"Well, I'm glad to know that you enjoy my cooking," she tells me whole-heartedly. A warm, genuine smile hits her face, and my face also can't help but be infected by it.
"So!" Lilly pipes up unexpectantly. "Blake was it? How are you?"
I'm, genuinely surprised by the sudden question, but I answer it with , "Well, I'm quite content at the moment, thank you."
She nods. "Good. And what do you do with yourself?" This sounds familiar. Probably trying to get a feel for me I guess.
"Well, I'm in my first year of studying for my English degree in Beacon," I reply to her proudly. Her eyebrows raise in surprise.
"Oh, that's interesting. And do you stay with your parents still?" she's becoming more inquisitive by the minute.
"Well, actually, I'm in my own apartment at the minute. My parents..." I trail off a little bit. "Didn't think it'd be best if I stayed with them." I finally conclude. Lilly nudges Yang with her elbow.
"Ya hear that Yang? She's as old as you, BUT she's not with her parents anymore!" Lilly teases Yang lightly. Or maybe my parents aren't around anymore... at all. Yang's anger mildly flares up, her annoyance very abundant.
"All right! All right! I get it! You want me out! Sheesh..." Yang hollers, but quiets down, resting her head into her head and sighing. Lilly smiles in response, but she begins inhaling the food on her plate again. Yang quickly falls into line, mirroring Lilly's action pretty much to the same extent. I look over and I see Ruby, eagerly teetering back and forth on her chair, and Weiss, looking her nails over. Wáng has already finished, and is patting his belly.
Only a few minutes later, Lilly and Yang finish up their dishes, and they pick all of them up, placing them into the dishwasher. Lilly claps her hands together and rubs them together subconciously. "Now then, who's for dessert?" I can feel my ears prick up in response. Did someone say dessert? Ruby almost jumps out of the chair, squeeling with glee.
"Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me!" Dear god, she is definately NOT 17.
"Calm down young lady, otherwise you won't be getting any." Wáng lays down the law. Yikes. "Weiss? How about you?"
Weiss looks up from her nails, her face not belaying any emotion. "No, I'm fine thank you." she replies politely.
"And you Blake?" Wáng asks nicely. Hmm, decisions, decisions...
"Vanilla ice cream anyone?" I hear Yang bellow from behind me. Damnit, she just said that, didn't she? I eagerly nod, earning a respectable smile from Wáng.
After a couple minutes, Yang brings over five bowls of vanilla ice cream, Weiss being without. We all eat it up quickly, not sparing any time for conversation. However, Yang appears to be slightly less enthusiastic. I notice this in her demeanour, but I don't wish to pry her to any extent.
After finishing, Ruby took the liberty of picking up the dishes and placing them into the dishwasher. After I sigh with contentment and check the time, I do realise that I should actually get going.
"Well, my time to head off," I tell everyone with a slight sigh. Ruby audibly protests.
"Awwh, but do you HAVE to go?" she whines. Too cute sometimes.
"Yes Ruby, I'm sure Blake has something important to do tomorrow, right?" Yang asks. Actually now that I think about it, I don't. But, I like sleep all the same.
"Truthfully, I don't. But, I do believe that I have a pet that needs feeding." I give everyone the half-hearted answer. Yang, Lilly and Wáng nod in assent, whereas Weiss remains indifferent, and Ruby just pouts in disappointment. "Anyway, thank you very much Yang for dinner. And thank you to the parents of the house for letting me stay," I graciously tell the family.
"Ohoho, no trouble at all my dear, any time," Wáng says nonchalantly.
"Yes, do come and visit our little family again, won't you?" Lilly asks heartily. I nod.
"Yes, I'm sure I will." I reply with a small smile. I take my hat off of the chair post and place it on my head gain, covering up my ears. I begin walking towards the front entrance, but Yang quickly pipes up.
"Hey, I'll walk you to the front," she offers kindly. I raise an eyebrow, but I take the gesture nontheless, nodding my head. After walking to the front entrance and putting on my coat and boots, Yang decides to ask me, "So, what are you doing tomorrow Blake?"
"Well, I actually need to go grocery shopping tomorrow," I inform her. A small smile graces her lips.
"Do you... need any help with said shopping?" Yang asks me thoughtfully. I muse the thought over.
"Why not? I'll be able to return your kind gesture with breakfast after we're done," I'm convinced that befriending Yang was a good idea by now.
"All right then! Oh, you've, uh, got a ride right?" Yang mutters awkwardly. I blink.
"No, I have public transport. And the destination. And my own address. Which is the complex of 35th and 67th, fifth floor, room C. Come around at 8:00 Am, sharp. Got that?" I ask. Yang mutters somehting to herself a few times before she perks up and smiles.
"Yep, I got it!" she assures me.
"Alright then, I'm off," I tell her, opening the door and stepping out into the cold. Yang stands the doorway, waving goodbye to me.
"See you tomorrow Blakey!" she calls back to me enthusiastically, closing the door after making sure I got out all right.
After several minutes, I arrive in my apartment, Shade landing herself on top of my head again. I chuckle and walk over to the pantry, grabbing the cat food and filling up her bowl. After doing so, I change out of my day clothes into my black yukata, brushing my teeth and washing my face. Crawling into bed, I turn off the light, nuzzling the pillow and drifting off into sleep, dreaming, oddly, of a certain yellow fireball of energy.
I'm late. Yay. I did this all on Sunday BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE TIME! Chill out, yo still got it done. In, out, in out... So, that's another chapter come and gone. Let me know what yo guys think, and I'm going to request two things. One, is I think I need a new name for this stroy, so leaves suggestions, or if you think I don't just teell me that. Also, I need an destination that an everyday person would go to, but could have potential danger. That's it. Later!
