So I've been thinking…

Oh god, what now?

We really should be making a move on Glynda

What?!

We should seduce Goodwitch

Yeah, I heard you the first time!

So what's with the overreacting then?

Overreacting? Are you insane? She's still my teacher!

Yeah, we've been over this like a bazillion times

And it doesn't seem to be getting through to you!

Well if you had any good reasons maybe I'd listen

I…

Yes?

…

That's what I thought

Shut up

You know I'm right

…

You know we want it

…

So let's do it

…how?

Well, what do you know about seduction?

…nothing

Huh, me either

Don't you think maybe you should have planned that out already

Nah, we can just wing it

Seriously? You want to just wing seducing the hottest teacher in school

Hey, now you're getting into the spirit!

I hate you

"Yo, Remnant to Ruby. Come in, over. Anybody in there?" A familiar voice pulled Ruby away from her inner turmoil back to reality.

It was lunch time. Team RWBY was sitting at their usual table with the members of team JNPR. Before her was a plate of fresh cookies and a warm glass of milk. But even her favorite treat couldn't cheer up Ruby. She was so unsure of what to do, every waking moment seemed to be devoted to thinking about her blonde professor.

"Ruby! Jeez, what's up with you? You've been really out of it recently," Yang's voice again brought Ruby out of her reverie.

"Nothing, I'm fine, no worries," Ruby said with a fake smile. Her sister seemed to buy it.

Ruby turned her focus back to the food in front of her. She slowly ate her cookies, careful not to get crumbs on her skirt.

I just need somebody to ask about relationships and stuff

Yang's had plenty of relationships

No, I do NOT want her knowing about this. She'll never stop teasing me

Well then who else can we talk to

Umm, I don't know

Hey, what about Pyrrha? She finally seems to have figured out her situation with Juane

Maybe. Yeah, that could work. Let's try that

You're welcome~

Silence you, I don't need your sass

Oh come off it

Lunch soon ended and as the teams filed out of the cafeteria, Ruby lightly tapped Pyrrha on her shoulder. The taller red head turned to the young leader with an inquisitive look.

"Can we, can we talk for a second?" Ruby asked shyly.

"Sure, can we do it here? Or somewhere more…" Pyrrha got cut off as Ruby quickly cut in.

"Yeah, follow me," Ruby led Pyrrha to an empty class room around the corner and made sure to close the door behind her.

"So, what is it you wanted to talk about?" Pyrrha asked politely, her face in a friendly smile.

"Well, it's, it's about you and Juane," Ruby began cautiously.

"Oh?" Pyrrha was surprised but waited for Ruby to explain more.

"Yeah, um, how did you, um, how did you tell him you liked him?" Ruby asked nervously.

Pyrrha realized what this was about and responded. "I'm guessing there's a special someone you have feelings for?"

Ruby simply nodded her head, keeping her eyes glued to the floor.

"Well, I was hesitant to say something for a long time, but as time went on, I realized nothing was going to change unless I made the first move. So I gathered my courage and I told him how I felt," Pyrrha explained.

"But, but what if it's not that simple? What if, what if you can't just say how you feel? What if you aren't suppose to have those kind of feelings?" Ruby asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Those kind of feelings can't be wrong, Ruby. They're how you feel. You just have to accept that. They're part of you, and that's ok," Pyrrha explained, hoping her words were reassuring.

Ruby stood still for a while, unsure how to continue.

See? You're feelings are totally fine

But

No, no buts! There's nothing wrong

But how can I tell her?

Why don't you ask Pyrrha

"Pyrrha? How would somebody go about telling somebody how they feel?" Ruby asked, finding her courage.

"Well, I've always thought that honesty is the best approach. Just tell them how you feel, you can't be wrong if you just be yourself," Pyrrha said.

"Thanks Pyrrha, you've been a great help," Ruby said as she turned to leave.

Pyrrha watched her go, a thought crossing her mind as Ruby left. So she's finally realized her feelings for Weiss.

Glynda sat in her office grading papers and occasionally sipping from her mug. It had been a rather taxing day and the evening seemed to offer no release for the young woman. Three classes and a stack of combat tests to grade; not a lot of work, but god was it mind numbing.

As she worked, her mind began to wander freely away from the drab that sat before her. She navigated the fluffy clouds of her imagination and was slightly surprised by what she saw. She found herself in her office. The lights were low, casting a layer of comfortable darkness around the room. The window showed a shattered moon beginning its ascent into the heavens.

The room was warm and she realized that the fireplace had been stoked. The flames crackled and cast a smooth silhouette of a prone figure onto the opposite wall. Moving closer, Glynda realized it was a young girl who laid upon her hearth. The girl was neither short nor tall it seemed. Her hair was cut short, asymmetrical, and it was let down across her back.

Glynda's emerald eyes traveled down the girls body to see a thin red fabric draped over her. The material was semi-translucent and through it Glynda could glimpse the soft the curves of the girl's body. The gown, as it appeared to be, gave the girl a rosy glow as the firelight shone behind her.

Glynda was mystified by the mysterious individual before her. She could feel a lump grow in her throat at the simple beauty of the young creature.

She swallowed nervously before stepping closer. Her footfalls seemed to echo throughout her office but the figure either did not hear or did not care to turn and look at Glynda.

As the distance between her and the figure shrank, the room suddenly grew almost unbearably warm. She now saw that the girl was lazily tracing a finger along the gentle swell of her hip and up her back. The motion was simple and innocent but to Glynda it was a temptation, meant to entice her.

Glynda finally stood over the figure and looked down to appreciate the view she had. Soft curves and gentle swells gave the impression that the form below her was literally plucked from the heavens.

Glynda was ready to call down to the figure but before she could she saw the slow meandering hand movements ease to a stop. The figure put her arm back and turned to look up at Glynda.

Glynda bolted up in her seat. Her office was as it was usually. The lights were no longer dimmed and the hearth no longer burned with soothing warmth. The beautiful form had vanished leaving Glynda completely alone in her study.

What in the hell was that? What has gotten into me? Why did she look so familiar?

Glynda tried and tried to return her focus to her work but found no matter how hard she tried she simply could not shake the thoughts of that girl from her head. After the third time that her thoughts drifted back to the mystical girl Glynda simply accepted she would be unable to accomplish any more that evening.

I definitely need some adult time. That should clear my head right?

The next day came quickly for Ruby. She had spent all of the night before planning what she wanted to say to Glynda. She had accepted her desires and was ready to do what she had to. If only she could manage to get to class.

Jumping out of bed, Ruby saw an unsettlingly empty room. Looking around she found a note on the desk beside her bed. Ruby recognized Weiss's slanted cursive and read, "Hey you dunce, we tried waking you up but we gave up. Maybe this time you'll get what's coming to you. Maybe then you'll learn."

Shit, what time is it?

Quarter to nine

Fuck, I've got class

She scrambled to change as fast as she possibly could before bolting out the door and down the hall. Looking down at her scroll she saw she was mean to be in professor Goodwitch's class.

Great, just great. This will make a great impression, she lets me off on my last warning then I show up late the very next day!

Not that late, at least we won't miss all of class

It didn't take long for Ruby to reach the class with her semblance but once outside the door she froze. Going in now meant everyone would see. But she had to, she couldn't miss more of class.

She slowly turned the knob and eased the door open as quietly as possible. Maybe if she was lucky no one would notice. She turned around to close the door noiselessly and let out a short sigh of relief.

That feeling of relief quickly vanished as she felt every pair of eyes in the room fall on her. She turned around in almost slow motion. The whole class was watching her with unblinking eyes. Ruby could see her sister looking sympathetic, surely sad Ruby had to be put on the spot. Weiss on the other hand seemed almost giddy. No way she was getting away with it this time.

"Ms. Rose, how nice of you to join us. Please, take your seat. I'm sure we'll have a wonderful discussion after class as to why you are late yet again," Glynda called to the stunned leader.

"Yes, ma'am," was all Ruby managed as she trudged to her seat beside her team. This was going to be a long class. But try as she might, she simply could not pay attention to what was being taught. Every time she looked at Glynda her heart would start to pound in her chest and her mind would race.

Fuck, why did she have to wear that top?

Distracted much?

How could I not be?

Well, just remember we need to talk to her after class

I won't forget, she's making us stay late remember?

Oh, right

Class passed agonizingly slowly for the lovestruck young girl. Each minute crawled by like a baby chained to a tree. But eventually the tree got uprooted and class came to a crashing halt. All at once students were flooding out of the room. Even her team seemed to fly out the door, her sister waving as she left.

Ruby remained in her seat, too nervous to approach the teacher's desk. Glynda took the initiative and walked to Ruby's desk. Glynda looked down at the young crimsonette and could instantly tell that something was troubling the young girl.

"Ms. Rose, you and I both know that this behavior is not like you. You have always been the most active participant in my class. But this past month you've been slipping. I know that something is troubling you, and I wish to help in any way that I can, but I need you to tell me what's wrong or else there's nothing I can do," Glynda's voice was almost pleading. It hurt her to see Ruby so troubled.

You hear that? She wants to help. In any way she can

She doesn't mean like that though

Says who?

Says reason. There's no way she means it like that

What happened to telling her how we feel?

I, I can't, ok?

Glynda watched Ruby's internal struggle and felt a pang in her chest. Why did it hurt so much to see Ruby like this? Why did Ruby seem so special?

"Please Ruby," Glynda began, dropping all formal pretenses. "I just want to help you."

Ruby looked up into Glynda's eyes and saw nothing but sincerity and concern. The deep emerald pools brought Ruby newfound courage.

"Well, it's, it's about this thing…" Ruby began awkwardly.

Smooth, real smooth

Shut up and keep talking

"What kind of thing?" Glynda asked, leaning down towards the sitting girl.

"I, I, like somebody…" Ruby closed her eyes and braced herself for Glynda's response.

Glynda sighed inwardly, glad it was nothing worse than a little, innocent puppy love.

"Well that's not something to be so down about is it?" Glynda asked trying to lighten the mood.

"Well, maybe not, but, but I don't know if she feels the same way…" Ruby was slowly getting closer to her goal. She just had to keep taking baby steps.

She? So Ruby likes girls. Good choice. I could never stand men myself.

"Well why don't you ask her then?" Glynda replied.

Ruby was silent for a moment before responding. "Well, I don't know, I'm not sure how she'd react. I really shouldn't even like her in the first place. It's so wrong"

"Ruby, there is nothing wrong with liking girls. Between you and me, I find them much more appealing than men. It's nothing to be ashamed about," Glynda reassured.

So she does swing my way

Yes! Now for the finale

"No, I mean, that's not it. That's not the problem. It's not that she's a girl," Ruby was stumbling over her words now.

Damn it mouth, why you no work?

Come on, we're so close

"Well then what seems to be the problem?" Glynda asked, now a little curious as to what the problem could be.

"Well, she's a lot older than me," Ruby began hesitantly.

"I've never seen that as an issue," Glynda said, making Ruby's heart race. Could this really be happening?

"But that's not the real issue," Ruby continued, the blood was pounding through her body, so close.

Glynda was again befuddled. What could possibly be the problem then? An older woman? Nothing to be ashamed of or anything, what could it be?

"Well, then what is?" Glynda asked, her mind searching for a possible explanation. As Ruby braced herself for what she was going to say, Glynda ran through the potential answers. None of them seemed too outrageous, how bad could it be?

"Well, you see, she's kind of a, a," Ruby's voice broke.

Damn it, just say it

Just two little words

I can do this

Glynda stared down into scared looking pools of silver as Ruby found the strength to finish her sentence.

"…a teacher."

A/N: Sorry it took so long to get this up. Hopefully you enjoyed, this was definitely a fun one to write. As always please please please let me know what you think. Good, bad, indifferent, anything helps. I'd love to incorporate some ideas. Criticisms are encouraged and compliments graciously accepted.

Otherwise, keep reading, keep being awesome, till next time.