Yang pulled back the door, curiosity eating at her all the while, however as soon as she caught sight of who was standing in her front door that curiosity was replace with barely controlled rage. She stared down at the girl being pelted by the unrelenting rain, soaked to her core. Her alabaster hair taking on a slightly darker shade from the rain. Her usual ponytail was stressed and threatened to give any moment. Her signature icy glare was cold and indifferent, just like always. Yang felt no pity when she saw the pathetic sight.

"What do you want Weiss?" Yang's words had a razor sharp edge to them, Weiss' name in particular was practically soaked in venom.

"Let me see Ruby." Weiss spoke with no hesitation, her confidence not wavering even under Yang's threatening gaze.

The heiress spoke with absolute confidence, her eyes shone with determination. Her posture was perfect, silently telling Yang that she wouldn't be backing down, that she would stand up to Yang, that this was one battle she wasn't going to just give up on. She seemed completely sure of herself. If Yang were honest it was slightly unnerving but she wasn't going to let that show. Yang thought that she would be able to break Weiss easily if it came to it but it looks like that wasn't the case.

"Why should I? you turned Ruby down, she came home heartbroken and in tears. Please tell me Weiss, why would I ever let you see Ruby?" Yang's tone had gone from a threatening one to one of rage in the blink of a eye.

"I had my reasons." Weiss spoke like this wasn't even any of Yang's business and that just infuriated the blonde further.

"Oh, you had reasons. Well Weiss please enlighten me. GO ON WEISS IM ALL EARS!" Yang screamed at the girl in front of her, her rage getting the better of her but at this point she didn't care. Even though her speech was so full of rage she somehow managed to keep that mocking tone to her voice, that mocking tone that told Weiss that she had absolutely no chance. Even with the eyes full of fury, the mocking tone and the unnerving yelling Weiss still didn't back down.

"Well for starters, if I were to date Ruby she would be in the public eye like I am. That means press stalking her, hounding her for answers." Weiss said with a slight bit of guilt. She didn't want Ruby to go through that, like she had to.

Yang just stared back silently a slightly skeptical look on her face. She acknowledged this as a valid point but she knew that this wasn't a real reason. She knew there was something more, she knew that something as small as this wouldn't stop Weiss. She knew that she was hiding something behind that icy glare. Yang's silence pushed Weiss to continue.

"Secondly, my father would hardily approve of me and Ruby." Weiss' voice dropped to a whisper, barely audible over the pounding rain. Weiss' anger was easily noticeable in her voice, making it seem like she barely cared that her father didn't approve. Weiss was still hiding something and Yang needed to get it out of her.

"Stop lying, princess. I don't want to hear your BULLSHIT excuses!" Yang yelled, glaring down at the girl in front of her. Weiss looked shocked by Yang's words, the heiress' gaze cast downwards, covered by locks of hair hanging in front of her face. Yang didn't let up, continuing her barrage of word with just as much force. "So if you're gunna keep fuckin' around then you're gunna have to do it without me."

Yang went to close the door but the sound of Weiss' voice stopped her.

"I WAS SCARED OK! I – WEISS SCHNEE – WAS SCARED, I'm scared...i'm scared that when Ruby realizes what a terrible person I am she would leave me." Weiss' voice was strong, it didn't waver in the slightest. She had poured all of her emotion into that one moment and she hadn't even noticed.

A sudden realization hit Weiss like a ton of bricks. She realized why she had complimented Ruby like she had when she saw her dress. She realized why she couldn't chase after her earlier that day. She realized why she couldn't tell her father the answer she so desperately wanted to. She was scared. She was scared of losing the only bond in her life that had actually meant anything to her, the one person she cared most for in this world. She was scared of losing Ruby. She was scared of that point of no return because she knew that once it crossed that line of friendship and became something more, that's when it could never go back. Once over that line, if it crumbled and fell apart, it would be lost forever. She knew that after that she would once again be alone and that was something she feared more than death.

The sudden outburst shocked Yang just as much as it did Weiss. Yang was so shocked that she was powerless to stop Weiss as she barged past her and into the house. Weiss pushed past Yang, filled with determination but what she saw stopped her dead in her tracks.

Ruby was stood on the stairs, staring down at her, tears filling her eyes. Her expression was one of shock but after a moment her eyes softened, her mouth tugging up into a soft smile and she whispered one word.

"Weiss."

In that moment all other noise disappeared, the sound of the rain crashing into the windows, the floor boards creaking beneath her feet, the sound of her own heavy, desperate breathing. It all just vanished and there was only Ruby's voice. Nothing around her existed, just Ruby. For a small moment she just froze, staring up at her. For that moment everything seemed to just stop. For that split second she felt relived, relived because she actually got to see the one person she cared about one more time but as time started to flow so did the panic.

"No...no. No. No, no, no, no." Weiss shook her head franticly in denial, desperate to believe that all of this was just a dream, that she would wake up and laugh about it. She felt that instinctive fear again, just as she felt it when Ruby left but this time the result was different. This time instead of being rooted to the ground she did the exact opposite.

Weiss spun on her heels and took off. Dropping her bag, she ran straight pasted a confused Yang, back out into the unforgiving rain. Without hesitation Ruby sprinted after Weiss. She didn't even think about it, it was automatic, it was instinctive.

Weiss heard Ruby call out to her but she didn't stop, she didn't know why she wouldn't stop. She kept asking herself that question over and over. Why am I still running? Maybe she just wanted a few more moments of peace before her world was crushed before her eyes. Maybe she was still scared.

She knew Ruby would catch up to her. She could hear the shouts getting louder and louder, closer and closer. She could fell the muscles in her legs burning, she knew that it was just a matter of time before they gave out.

She felt a sharp tug at her arm and even though she knew it was inevitable it still came as a surprise when it actually happened. In an instant she was facing Ruby, the girl who just moments ago she was desperate to get away from but now it was different. This time Weiss had given up. Clearly the universe was doing everything it could to make them end up together so maybe that meant that it would work out. That Ruby wouldn't leave her. It was a risk but...

Maybe Ruby was worth it?

With that thought in mind Weiss fell into Ruby's arms, burying her face in the crook of Ruby's neck she nuzzled her cheek against the soft skin. Weiss felt tears well up in her eyes, tightening her grip on the red head, desperate to get even an inch closer. She felt one hand on her back, the other affectionately stroking through her hair, soothing her. She felt the warmth radiate from Ruby, the heat crawling through her body. She felt her heart thump in her chest, with each beat it grow louder, threatening to burst straight from her chest. Her mind was completely blank, not a thought crossed it. For that moment she just wanted to enjoy it. Enjoy this feeling that she would treasure forever, not willing to let it slip from her grasp. Not willing to let Ruby slip from her grasp.

Eventually Weiss choked out two words between sobs.

"I'm sorry."

Weiss felt her body jerk back suddenly and she was staring into Ruby eyes. Ruby had a determined look on her face, like she wanted to say something. Weiss felt the caress of Ruby hands of her cheeks and she couldn't help but press closer, desperate to feel closer to that warmth. Weiss closed her eyes, blocking out the world because she wanted to be able to focus more on that warmth. That warmth of knowing that you have someone, someone who promises never to leave you.

"Weiss." Ruby's stern tone shocked Weiss slightly, her eyes reopening to meet the red head's gaze, a slight sense of worry building inside of her.

"I love you. I promise I will never leave you. You don't need to be scared."

Weiss' only reply was a frantic nod, her face scrunched up, trying desperately to hold back her tears.

She felt a pair of lips being press against hers. Weiss returned the kiss eagerly, pulling Ruby closer, melting further into the kiss. She felt a shiver roll through her body, heat surging through her numb limps. Ruby's thumb lightly grazed against Weiss cheek, the touch sending electricity surging through her. She felt a fire burning inside of her throat, felt her legs tremble, threatening to give any moment. She felt that strange sensation that she had always felt when she was with Ruby, but this time it wasn't just a small feeling swirling in the pit of her stomach, it was a tidal wave. It crashed into her and completely engulfed her in that strange sensation. Weiss finally knew what the unknown sensation was.

Happiness.

In that moment Weiss felt like she could completely believe in Ruby's words. She felt like she could completely trust Ruby to keep that promise but she still felt like she need to ask, so when she pulled away, her lungs begging for air she spoke.

"You really won't leave me? Please don't leave, you're all I have now, you're my everything." Weiss' words were hoarse and barely a whisper, due to her not having enough breath to speak properly. The desperation in her voice was easily recognizable, making it obvious to Ruby that Weiss' words were sincere, they hid nothing behind them, there was no more walls between them. Now Weiss had let her in, completely opening herself to Ruby and Ruby alone.

"I'll never leave you." Ruby said with no hesitation.

Weiss realized that there was still those three words that she hadn't said yet. They were the final hurdle, the last chance to turn back. But Weiss didn't want to turn back. She was ready to face that risk. She thought Ruby was worth the risk. She knew Ruby was worth the risk. Weiss would do anything to be closer to Ruby even if that meant risking being alone. And so she said those three words. Those three words that she thought she would never truly be able to say to anyone. Those words that she thought would mock her and taunt her. Those words that she never thought she would want to say.

"I love you."


Ruby walked back into her house, pulling Weiss along by the hand, but she was stopped dead in her tracks by a confused Yang.

"So are you going to tell me what the hell is going on?"

"Me and Weiss are dating." Ruby said honestly, rubbing at the back of her neck. She was still worried that Yang wouldn't want Ruby to date Weiss but it wasn't really up to her. This was just one thing that Ruby would have to experience on her own, without her. Yang looked pretty mad but just as she was about to speak Ruby cut her off.

"Yang. This is none of your business, okay?" Yang was shocked by the tone of Ruby's voice, it left no room for an argument. She still looked unsure, she still had doubts about Weiss. Yang still didn't know whether Weiss was good enough for her little sister but for now she was just going to have to trust Ruby. After a moment of thought she just said.

"Okay, but I hope you know what you're doing Rubes."

"Of course I do. Come on Weiss."

With that Ruby took off up the stairs, dragging Weiss behind her. Just as she was about to disappear into her room Ruby heard Yang call out from the bottom of the stairs.

"No funny business, got that Schnee?" Yang words caused Weiss' blush to return tenfold and earned a laugh from Ruby. Once they reached Ruby's room, She turned to Weiss, looking at her with a wide smile on her face. Slowly Weiss' blush retreated and she returned Ruby's smile with one of her own.

"What did she mean byfunny business?"

"NOTHING. Forget about it." Weiss said, her cheeks tinted slightly pink. The dejected look on Ruby's face almost made her feel bad. Almost. Weiss stomped past the red head dropping her bag down on Ruby's bed and made her way towards Ruby's bathroom.

"I'm going to take a shower first." Weiss had decided on that way back that staying in soaking wet clothes probably wasn't the best idea. Just as Weiss was about to enter the small bathroom she felt Ruby's grip on her arm and she turned to face her.

"Or..." Ruby's voice was quiet, she looked nervous as she shifted her weight from left to right. Weiss just waited for her to continue, one eyebrow raised. When Ruby continued her voice was even quieter than before, a light blush spread across her features.

"We could go in together."

Weiss froze. Eyes wide and mind sent racing. After a moment of silence she forced herself to speak.

"R-ruby I-I-I...I don't t-think-" Weiss sputtered out between coughs, looking frantically around the room her eyes sticking to anything but Ruby. Her cheeks erupted into a full on blush but before she could continue her little panic attack she was cut off by Ruby's laughter.

"Oh Weiss, you should have seen your face. You are so easy...Oh wow. This is going to be fun. Have a nice shower sweetie." Ruby leaned in a gave Weiss a peck on her cheek before happily skipping over to her bed and opening her laptop, tapping away like nothing had happened.

Weiss' only reply was to mumble "dolt." under her breath. Weiss quickly entered the shower desperately trying to keep her mind off Ruby's little...suggestion. Weiss felt her mind go blank when the warm waves of water crashed on top of her. For at least ten minutes Weiss just stood underneath the shower head, letting the water run over her body, letting it warm her. Something she realized was that the warmth of the shower couldn't even compare to Ruby's warmth.

Ruby took Weiss' place in the shower leaving Weiss alone in her room. Usually when Weiss was in Ruby's room she would feel at home but now that they were dating she was suddenly really self-conscious. Like should she sit on the bed? Or would that be weird but if she sat on the chair would Ruby think she was purposely distancing herself? Before Weiss could worry herself about it too much Ruby re-entered the room instantly earning Weiss' attention.

Ruby was wearing what she usually slept in, a black tank top and pink heart pyjama pants, an outfit Weiss had seen a bunch of times but now they were dating. Now that dangerously tight tank top make Weiss' heart beat just that bit faster. But Weiss had more important things to think about so she quickly pushed that thought away for later.

"Ruby, there's something we need to talk about." Weiss tone was flat and serious causing Ruby's expression to instantly change to one of panic. Clearly she though something bad was about to happen but Weiss was quick to react.

"Don't worry, it's nothing bad it's just...something." Weiss truly didn't know what word to use for what she was going to say. Ruby still looked unsure but let continue nether the less.

"It's just that...remember when I said your all that I have now?" Weiss' shyly reminded Ruby of her words from early.

"Yeah, of course I remember. You looked so cute then Weiss." Ruby's expression had gone back to one of nonchalant happiness clearly forgetting the seriousness Weiss had initially established. Usually Weiss would have scolded Ruby for that little comment but right now she had to get Ruby back on track.

"Yeah right...sure. Anyway Ruby about that. When I said that I really meant it."

"Awww, Weiss You're my everythi-"

"No. Ruby. Literally. I may have...kinda ran away from home..." For a moment Ruby went silent, her eyes wide and her jaw hanging slightly. Weiss quickly continued in an attempted to lessen the shock. "...I had to leave. My father was too controlling. He made all of my decisions, he- he said that I wasn't allowed to date you...s-so I just ha-"

Weiss had started to feel the hot sting of tears from reliving her life with her father but just as she started rambling she was cut off. Ruby had wrapped her arms around the sobbing heiress, Weiss instantly leaned into the embrace, wanting to feel that warmth that she craved. After a second of silence Ruby spoke, filling the room with her voice.

"No Weiss, this is great!" Now It was Weiss' turn to be confused.

"How is this great?" Weiss said pulling back to look Ruby in the eyes, trying to gage how crazy this girl actually was.

"You can stay here!"

Weiss looked ready to completely shoot down that idea but then she realized that she really had nowhere else to go. Weiss looked at Ruby's hope filled puppy-dog eyes and her defiance melted in an instantly

"Would Yang even let me stay here?" Weiss said a bit quieter now, her head turned away from Ruby, unsure about the whole idea.

"Sure she would, Yang may be a bit irrational at time but there's no where she would kick you out on the street. She doesn't hate you that much y'know." Ruby said trying to sound as honest as possibly. She knew that Yang wouldn't kick Weiss out...probably.

"I find that hard to believe." Weiss scoffed sarcastically

Ruby just laughed and started to pull Weiss along for the third time that day. Once downstairs she stood straight in front of Yang who was currently watching TV. Yang looked up, half annoyed that her favourite program was being interrupted, half confused because Ruby knew not to interrupt her while she was watching her favourite TV show.

"Yang, Weiss is going to be staying here for a while." Ruby said, her tone confident, showing that it wasn't really a request. It was just a fact.

"NO. Absolutely not." Yang anger had returned from earlier, shooting up off her seat on the couch to stare down at the little sister. Ruby didn't back down, returning her sisters glare. When Ruby spoke it was through gritted teeth

"Yang. She hasn't got anywhere to go." Ruby said, anger surfacing in her voice and on her face. She loved Yang but sometimes she could be stubborn.

"How about, oh I don't know. Her house?"

"Fine." Ruby said with a grunt. "If you must know, Weiss had to leave her house because her father didn't want her dating me."

Yang expression changed from one of anger to guilt, slumping back down on the worn couch. She quickly mumbled an apology to the heiress. Yang turned her head away to avoid the gazes of the two looking down on her. Yang very rarely felt guilt but oh boy was she feeling it now.

"So I'll take that as a yes." Yang nodded meekly in reply. Ruby seemed content with that and made her way back towards her room, Weiss following closely behind not wanted to be left alone with Yang.

When they reached Ruby's room, the red head quickly bounced over to her bed and fell face first into the soft mattress. Weiss watched with amusement as Ruby buried herself in the rose red covers on her bed. Weiss looked around the room before she realized something and spoke up.

"Ruby? Where am I going to sleep?" Ruby just sat up from her place on the bed, scooting to the side and patting the space next to her. Weiss' cheeks were tinted a light shade of pink at Ruby's suggestion and she was quick to shoot it down.

"Ruby we've been dating for..." Weiss quickly glances at her watch before continuing. "...one hour and thirty eight minutes. I don't think we are ready for that yet."

"I didn't mean it like that and anyway we've known each other for six months and we've pretty much been dating for the last four." Weiss realized that Ruby had a valid point, even though she would never admit it. Weiss had planned on still refusing but then Ruby brought out the puppy-dog eyes for the second time that day and just like the first time, Weiss melted.

"Oh fine. I'm just going to change."

Weiss re-entered Ruby's room having changed into her usually ice blue sleep gown, a blush creeping up on her features, getting more intense with each step. Ruby noticed the look on Weiss' face, uncomfortable and strained, she looked like she was forcing herself.

Ruby realized that Weiss probably wasn't used to stuff like this, having no one growing up were as Ruby had slept in the same bed as Yang hundreds of times. Ruby realized that Weiss was pushing herself, that she was forcing herself to try and be comfortable with stuff like this to please Ruby. All this stuff was new to Weiss, something unknown and Ruby was pretty much making her jump in at the deep end. With Weiss being unfamiliar with physical contact, having Ruby cling to her all night probably wouldn't be a good thing.

"Weiss you don't have to do this if you don't want to." Weiss looked up, her eyes meeting Ruby's. Ruby had expected a sigh of relief, she had expected Weiss to be thankful to dodge that bullet but to Ruby's surprise Weiss just shook her head. Weiss was trying, trying to be more open, trying so hard not to retreat back into her walls. But she wasn't trying just for Ruby she was also trying for herself. She wasn't being force to try, she wanted to.

She wanted to be closer to Ruby, She wanted Ruby to know that she had Weiss' complete trust. She wanted Ruby to know that Weiss really did love her, that she wasn't scared of her emotions anymore. She wanted to keep Ruby close, instead of pushing her away.

When Weiss first got in the bed, she was stiff as a board, clearly uncomfortable but when she felt a pair of arms snake around her neck, she started to relax slightly. Ruby pulled Weiss closer, a white head of hair resting on her chest. Ruby tangled her legs with Weiss', rubbing gentle at the back of her neck. Weiss felt a hand comb gently through her hair, occasionally stopping to curl one of the locks around her finger. Weiss wrapped her arms loosely around Ruby's waist, pulling herself even closer to the scent of roses.

Weiss let out a relieved sigh, quickly coming to enjoy the intimate contact. Weiss felt the warmth from Ruby practically wrap itself around her, cradling her into sleep. It was nothing like when she slept alone, it was nothing like the long cold nights she spent back at the Schnee manor. Back then her nights were mostly sleepless, her thoughts clouded with the responsibility of the Schnee name, dreading the moment she would have to resume the façade called her life. This was the complete opposite, now Weiss felt like she wouldn't have to wake up and put on the usual scowl, now she wouldn't wake up to "Ms. Schnee it's time for your lesson."

This time she would be able to sleep without worry, now she'll have the pleasure of waking up to soft breaths and Ruby's voice. This time she wouldn't have to wake up and put on that mask she called her face. She could completely relax, she could tear down her walls just for the time she's in this room. With that thought in mind Weiss started falling deeper and deeper into sleep but just as she was about to drift off into sleep...

"Hey Weiss."

Weiss sighed, she really just wanted to sleep but ignoring her girlfriend probably wasn't the best idea so she replied.

"Yes."

"I'm really glad we're going out now."

Weiss couldn't help the smile that broke out on her face. When she was with Ruby she felt so loved, even from small things like this. Ruby wore her heart on her sleeve unlike Weiss who buried it deep within layers of ice. She kept her emotion's right at the surface and wasn't afraid to show them, something Weiss wasn't used to.

"I'm glad too." She felt Ruby's head rest on top of hers, clearly ready to drift off into sleep but first Weiss had something to say. If Ruby could be so honest with her emotion's then Weiss would have to try.

"Ruby...I'm sorry." Weiss said shyly although honestly.

"Hmmm? For What?"

"For not being honest with you all that time, for not being honest with myself. I hurt you because I couldn't face my own feelings for you." Weiss had now only just realized the irony of her situation.

By hiding her feeling she had done more harm than good, that she had almost lost the most important thing in her life because she was scared.

"It's fine, it all worked out in the end didn't it?" Weiss just let out small laugh. Ruby was the type of person that saw the good in every situation.

"I love you, you dolt."

"Love you too, snowflake."


A/n: Hey, Sooooo chapter 7 is now up and Ruby and Weiss are finally dating. But the story doesn't end there.

Well, initially I had planned to end the story here, but Weiss running away from home was something that I didn't plan on and it rekindled my love for this story, giving me more motivation to write for it. After that I started thinking about things that could happen after they got together and the ideas just kept coming. After this chapter I'm going to try and included the high school setting more because I haven't really used it :/.

Also with the last chapter this story hit 100 followers (120 when I upload this chapter.) and 60 favourites, which is just amazing. It's so much better than I expected for my first story so I want to thank everyone thats even took the time to read, especially up to this point. So yeah...thanks :D

So thats it for this chapter look forward to the next one where Weiss and Ruby return to school, which should be interesting.

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