AN:BOOP~ I'm back with a new chapter! Don't have much to say work and school are kind of tiring, Blah. To be honest I'll be updating at least once a month, hopefully sometimes earlier. Well Without further ado~

Chapter 7: Moonlit Talks

Blake stares down at her feet, shuffling slightly. A flurry of expressions donne her face, as she tries to tame the torrent of thoughts and emotions raging around in her head. She tries to remain calm, conjuring up her usual neutrality. Finally, with a look of determination Blake raises her head and squares her shoulders in defiance, against the daunting red door in front of her. Sucking in a deep breath through her nose, she steadies her hand to gently latch on to the door knob. With the utmost caution Blake pushes the door open. Her body a flutter with nervousness ,anticipation, and slight excitement...

Only Ruby could make me this nervous, about something as elementary as going to sleep. I wonder if she's waiting for me, or if she's already asleep? I'm not sure which would be better…Hopefully just right on the precipice of sleep. I'm unsure if I'd be the person for deep meaningful conversation, honestly the thought of being alone with her is making me uneasy.

Blake peers around the room, her eyes igniting in the darkness. Her gold orbs carefully observing the room, searching for her current reason of unease. As her eyes rolled over the room they suddenly locked on a pair of silver, gleaming impishly at her. Blake knew Ruby must be smiling at her, because her eyes were the shape of two perfect crescents. The moonlight hit the girl's eyes in such a way, that it causes Blake to think she had two moons gleaming just at herself.

"Took you long enough, I thought you might actually suffer through the night with Zwei?" Ruby says playfully.

Blake bristled at her words, there was no way she'd willingly submit herself to that kind of torture.

Suffering in the old dorm room with the mutt occasionally...was as much as she could take. Any closer than that was unacceptable.

"Are you so against dogs because of your faunus nature? I know you're not the most open about it, actually it might be presumptuous of me…but you did transfer in with the rest of the faunus exchange students…?" Ruby whispers.

Blake sucks in a deep breath, at the truth in Ruby's words.

I how-did Yang? No. That's not right did she figure it out or...maybe she actually remembers me in some capacity? That's quite brazen of me to suggest but...may-maybe that's just what I want to believe.

Taking short clip steps, avoiding some of the random clutter on Ruby's floor. She slinks her way over to Ruby's large bay window, peering out longingly into the moonlit night. She gently places her hand on the cool glass, clinking her nails against it a few times before turning her attention back to Ruby.

"How did you figure it out? I thought I did a pretty good job of keeping it under wraps." Blake replies.

It's silent for a few moments, causing Blake to peer towards the bed. With her enhanced sight she could make out the worried look on Ruby's face. Her brow was slightly furrowed, while she kneaded her bottom lip between her teeth. As if suddenly realizing her silence, Ruby blushes quietly.

"Actually, with all your little sneakiness. That's how I figured it out, one day when you were adjusting your beanie I noticed something a little odd. Then after awhile, I picked up on little twitches and tendencies you may have... I eventually put two and two together, with you transferring in with the faunus kids…" Ruby says sheepishly.

Blake remains silent taking in all the information Ruby gave her, uncertainty she turns away from the window. Looking at Ruby somewhat in a different light, she watches the girl intently. Ruby glances away from her hard stare, before looking back and meeting Blake's golden orbs. She gently pats the bed next to her, she glances to Blake then to the spot where her hand rests. She repeatedly glances to and fro as if Blake couldn't understand the insinuation.

With a dopey smile Blake sashays over to the bed, she waits by the edge of the bed contemplating slipping under the covers with the girl.

"Well I'm glad I won't have to sleep on the floor." Blake says sheepishly.

Very slowly Blake eases herself down on the bed, laying on her back, but not quite under the covers. Putting at least a foot of space between herself and Ruby.

" Did you think I'd make you sleep on the floor? Even Zwei sleeps on the bed, Blakey."

At the mention of the mongrels name Blake turns to look at the girl heatedly, asking a question with just her eyes.

"Don't worry I washed the sheets, last night." She replied smirking haughtily. "You were really wigging out there for a minute."

"Shut up…" Blake replies gently whacking Ruby's side.

Ruby latches onto the offending limb with mock hurt. Simultaneously pulling the raven haired girl closer.

"Why do you hide it, Blake? You-you don't think me and Yang would judge you, do you?" Ruby asks.

Blake scooches closer to her at the pitch in her voice, carefully she reaches over and pushes a long lock of hair behind Ruby's ear.

"No, I know you, Yang, and even Weiss are fine. It's everyone else I'm worried about. I know in this town being a faunus isn't a big deal, but in other places it's horribly degrading. Were...not treated like people. I'm no animal, I want people to see me for who I am, not what I am." Blake replies.

Ruby tugs on Blake again until the girl turns to look at her.

"Maybe you shouldn't care so much about what everyone else thinks, just be you. You know?" Ruby says dragging Blake even closer to her.

Blake glances at Ruby with a twitch of a smile, You make things seem so much simpler than they are. Odd coming from you, considering your one of the only people who know me well. Well at least you use to, you and that sister of yours forcing me out of my secluded corner.

"I-I'll try to keep that in mind, okay little Rose?"

Blake closes the gap between herself and Ruby, resting her head against Ruby's own. Gently nuzzling Ruby to meet her eyes.

"So tell me what's underneath all that moody and antisocial-ness?" Ruby asks while twirling a lock of raven hair.

Blake blushes and burrows her face deeper into the apex between Ruby's neck and shoulder. Pulling her flush against her chest, hesitantly she wraps her arms around the energetic brunette. Blake lays contently, basking in Ruby's presence.

Ruby feeling encouraged by Blake's boldness threads one hand through the ebony haired girls, then using just the tips of her fingers traces long intricate designs on Blake's exposed arm. Goosebumps begin breaking out across her skin, causing a shiver to run down Blake's spine. She adjusts slightly, loosening her grip on Ruby slightly. She removes her head from Ruby's neck, and gently makes her way to Ruby's ear. Letting her breath trail over her blushing appendage.

"I can't give up all my secrets, I've got to uphold my mysterious air." Blake murmurs.

Ruby lets out a short belt of laughter at Blake's ominous word choice,

"I guess we've all got something hmm?" Ruby whispers.

The pair are quiet for a few moments, simply enjoying the comfort of each other. Ruby suddenly twists around in Blake's arms so they're facing one another. The light atmosphere is gone replaced with an air of tension, as Ruby stares at Blake with a look of apprehension and determination.

"I have one more question…" Ruby tells Blake.

The raven haired girl doesn't say anything, she simply gives a slight nod of her head in confirmation for the suddenly serious girl.

"In the kitchen you guys were like talking about my conversation with Weiss right?"

So she was listening in longer than I initially thought, what am I supposed to say….what would Weiss or Yang tell her the truth or...some what the truth?

"We were...Weiss was worried. She really wanted to tell us about what you remember and such. Plus we just wanted to think of some things that may... spark your memory." Blake states.

"I-I see, well I didn't hear everything, but I wanted to make sure... I was gonna talk to you guys about it anyway." Ruby replies while rolling back over on her side so she's no longer facing Blake.

Ruby doesn't say anything else, letting the quiet build heavy and thick between them. Blake patiently waits for the girl to continue, trying to hide the look of hurt at the growing distance between them. Hesitantly Blake drapes her arm over Ruby's waist. Gripping the blanket lightly, she gulps audibly before attempting to further question Ruby.

"Are you upset Weiss talked to us about it? You know she's just worried Ruby, we all are…" She whispers.

Instead of eliciting a reply like she hoped, Ruby remains silent squirming under Blake's presence. Blake withdraws her hand sheepishly, as if her limb somehow spurred Ruby's close mouthed behavior. Ruby catches her hand as it retreats, Blake's fingertips brush faintly almost teasingly across her waist in the process. Ruby tugs on Blake's hand slightly, simultaneously interlacing their fingers to rest across the melancholy brunettes midriff.

"Don't worry I'm not upset or anything, It's..it's just been weighing heavily on me recently. Bits and pieces are coming back, and I suppose I should be happy to make some progress but, I-I can't help thinking it's not enough. There's this feeling that I have telling me something's not right." Ruby rants.

Blake tightens her grip around Ruby at the quiver in the girl's voice. Hoping she might find comfort in her presence like she use to.

"I know things seem tough, but all of us are here to help you Ruby. We could go through your old things, school, and hobbies whatever you think may help." Blake pauses as Ruby shifts around to look at her. "At least you're making some progress, you may not be able to fully remember everything you want but, you shouldn't let that stop you or hinder you from making new memories." Blake states.

Ruby blinks away the tears pooling in her eyes, with the pad of her thumb Blake wipes at the few tears that escaped. Ruby lets out a wet laugh, helping Blake rub the extra moisture from her eyes. Abashedly Ruby closes the distance between herself and Blake burying her face deep in raven locks.

"Thank you, it-this means so much to me Blake." Ruby hiccups slightly.

Blake rubs soothing circles along Ruby's back, trailing her nails up and then back looping around smoothly. Blake jumps suddenly when she feels Ruby's nimble fingers pressing into her bare back. Whilst all the movement on the bed, had caused her silky shirt to rise up. A shiver runs down her spine at the soft touches grazing her skin then, closes her eyes at the sensation. Hoping Ruby doesn't notice, but when she opens her eyes too see Ruby pull away looking at her with an expression of amusement.

"Are you cold Blakey?" Ruby question.

Blake blushes and turns away slightly, not meeting the girls impish silver eyes.

"No, the m-my beanie is bothering my ears…" She replies trying to cover up her flustered behavior.

Ruby looks her over for a moment, before reaching over towards the black beanie resting half on half off the girl's head. Blake flinches absentmindedly when the mischievous brunette grips the hat. Ruby begins to pull away but stops at Blake voice,

"It's fine, I-I'm just not use to...you know contact that's not my own." Blake replies trying to encourage the girl.

Ruby lightly grips the hat again, but not without peering at Blake.

"Are you sure it's okay? I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable...Blake." Ruby whispers.

Blake doesn't reply instead she places a hand on top of Ruby's and together they pull the hat off. Ruby places the hat gently on the nightstand and turns back towards Blake, she glances towards the unveiled appendages on top of the raven haired girl's head. The night is too dark to see much but she can make out the furry appendages twitching slightly. Ruby doesn't reach out to touch them like she wishes, instead she gives the girl a reassuring smile.

"Is that better?" She asks.

Blake flicks her ears in testament to the girls question, smiling slightly at the feeling of her ears being free for the first time today.

"Much, are you ready to sleep?" Blake replies.

Ruby smiles slightly, feeling how tired she did for the first time since she came upstairs. Yaning she nods her head at Blake before turning on her side, she looks at Blake from over her shoulder. Blake returns the girls inquisitive stare, with her eyebrow raised high.

"What is it Ruby?"

Ruby tilts her head slightly before giving a small smile,

"What's your favorite color?" Ruby questions.

Blake tilts her head while her ears flatten confuddled with the girl's sudden question. She decides to indulge her little imp,

"It's actually pur-" Is all Blake get's out before Ruby interrupts her.

"Is it puuuuuuur-ple~?" Ruby finishes with a shit eating grin.

Blake deadpans at the girl's sudden pun, completely drained at the girls joke. Sighing exasperatedly Blake turns away from Ruby,

"I expected more from you, than a Yang like pun."

Ruby laughs, rushing towards the stoic girls Back. Tangling their legs together, and gripping the raven haired girl lightly.

"Well me and Yang are alike in more ways than one, besides that one was puuur~fect Blakey." Ruby says burying her face in Blake's hair.

Blake chuckles lightly, tapping her fingers on one of Ruby's hands that had snaked around her waist.

"It was decent...now go to sleep you little minx." Blake admits.

Blake can feel the girl smiling against her back, which causes a small smirk to play across Blake's lips. As a few minutes pass Blake can her her breathe deeply and her heart begins to thump slowly. Knowing the girl had fallen asleep she takes the brunette's hand in her own. Wishing she didn't have to wait to initiate physical contact, that she could do it whenever she wanted. Blake takes the girl's hand and brings it to her lips, pressing a kiss on her knuckles. After a few moments, feeling the most content she'd felt in years Blake drifts off to sleep.

But much to Blake's chagrin, she hadn't realized silver eyes were open wide. Her face blushing madly, before setting into a hard line. Gently Ruby untangles herself from Blake, and turns towards the large window in her room. Staring out the window longingly at the fleeting memories almost within her grasp.

I knew I had to of known you, what aren't you all telling me?

LadyBug

EN: Well, well, well we have development! I'm almost impressed with how angsty it came out. So will Ruby question her friends, how much did she really hear! Until next time!All mistakes are mine, can't blame a beta!