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Red Velvet

Chapter 3 – Close Call

"This is fraud!" Ruby shouted. "There's no way you're almost as good as Yang! We're totally even now!"

Velvet's milky-white cheeks were flushed hot with crimson, her long ears wiggling happily. She hadn't been much for video-games but with Ruby having talked her into it, they were both surprised to find out that the Faunus had a hidden talent for fighting games. There was no small amount of pride swelling inside her chest.

"B-Beginner's luck, I feel…" Velvet replied, smiling. Her friend was clearly upset, but the smaller girl was obviously happy for her as well.

"Beginner's luck?! This is your ninth victory already!" The redhead eyed her friend cautiously. "You, Velvet Scarlatina, are a worthy adversary. But victory shall be mine!"

"You said that the last game…and the game before that…"

"Laugh will you can, because now I will use my secret weapon – victory is assured!" Ruby hunched over, controller in hand, and grinned. "Let's begin."

The match started and as predicted, Velvet had the advantage from the start…until something bumped into her side and caused her to lose focus for a moment. Hazel eyes glanced over to see the smirking redhead scoot back over and bump her hip into the brunette's—

"That's your secret weapon?" The Faunus-girl couldn't help but laugh. "That's cheating!"

"It's not cheating if it's working!" She bumped into her again, unaffected. "This victory shall be mine!"

"T-Two can play that game!" the brunette exclaimed and immediately poked around the younger girl's midsection—

"V-Velvet!" Ruby laughed and scooted away. "That tickles! No fair!"

"You're one to talk," the hazel-haired girl replied and giggled. "Besides, it's working, so it's not cheating either."

The younger girl was laughing uncontrollably by now as Velvet poked and prodded her midsection, even as Ruby attempted to crawl away. "O-Okay! I yield, I yield!"

The bunny-girl smiled. "Oh no, I'm not done with you yet."

Controllers now forgotten on the floor, Velvet straddled her underclassman and mercilessly tickled her under her arms, enjoying watching the redhead squirm and the sound of her laughter; such a genuine and wonderful sound.

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"You've gotten even better! No fair!" Ruby cried. She hung her head in defeat as her lover cheered victoriously for herself for the tenth victory in a row. "Definitely not fair…"

Velvet turned to her, concerned. "Please don't be mad! I'll…I'll make it up to you."

The redhead turned to look at her, curious. "And how, Velvet, will you make it up to me—"

The young leader was pulled in as the bunny-girl claimed her lips and gently stroked the redhead's back. Relaxing, Ruby found herself burying her fingers in hazel locks, reciprocating the kisses earnestly.

After what felt like a small eternity, the girls pulled away from each other and breathing in the oxygen they suddenly found themselves needing. Eyes half-closed and breathing heavy, they shared a smile and giggled.

"I like this kind of consolation prize," Ruby stated. "It kinda makes me feel like a winner, to be honest."

"Oh, really? A-As long as I'm the one giving you the consolation prize, you can have a-as many as you like…"

Ruby laughed and gave her lover a quick peck on the cheek. "You're terrible at flirting, I'll have you know."

"Looks like someone just lost their right for more consolation," Velvet replied and crossed her arms, feigning to be upset. The redhead immediately nuzzled up against her—

The sudden click of the lock was their own warning before the door almost flung open, revealing a certain golden-haired brawler, and she stepped inside with a yang.

"Heeelllooooooo~!" the fighter singsonged. "Missed me, sis?" Lilac eyes immediately scanned the room before eventually meeting with Velvet's hazel ones. "Oh, hey Velvet! Fancy seeing you here."

"Uh…Hi, Yang…" the brunette meekly replied.

"Y-Yang! What a surprise! What are you doing here; I thought you and Blake had plans for today?"

"We do," the blonde stated plainly and crossed the room over to the desks. "But I forgot my wallet so I swung by to get it, I'll be out of your hair before you know it…Oh, there it is!" She turned back around and headed to the door. "I didn't know you two hung out together."

"Oh, you know, trying to make new friends, like you told me," Ruby replied. It was painfully clear to Velvet that she was nervous. "So, yeah, here we are."

"Huh, no foolin'!" Yang exclaimed. "Well, I'm off. Have fun you two!" She stopped at the doorway. "Oh, and Velvet? My sis is a sore loser, so just whack her on the noggin if she's giving you sass! Later!"

As soon as the door closed, the pair let out a deep sigh of relief. "That was too close…" Velvet commented.

"Yeah…" Ruby replied. She grinned and glanced up at her upperclassman. "So… about that second consolation prize—"

A firm-yet-gentle blow struck the redhead's forehead and she reeled back, rubbing the now sore spot. "Ow! Velvet' not you too!"

The Faunus merely laughed.