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Hey everyone! So I'm currently away in the US visiting my (other) wonderful partner and managed to finally get this all typed up on the plane here. I really hope this update was worth the wait and I promise to get started on the next one as soon as I can! (It's gunna get really good from here ;P).

As always thank you all for your support and wonderful favourites and reviews, they never fail to make me smile! Anyway I've wasted enough of your time, enjoy!


Weiss walked down the quiet street, enjoying the pleasant summer morning, as she made her way to the arcade. She was in charge of opening up as well as closing today, the dreaded split shift. But even that wasn't going to bring Weiss down, nothing was.

Ever since she'd made the deal with Yang a few days back Weiss had felt unusually excited and nervous. Something which had absolutely nothing to do with a gorgeous, golden-haired goddess that showed absolutely no sign of slowing down, let alone stopping, in her pursuit of a date with Weiss. No… it had nothing to do with that… nothing.

"Hey Weiss! So, you're opening today?"

The voice caught her off-guard and she did a double take before spotting the familiar blonde stood near the entrance to the arcade.

"Yang?! What are you doing here so early? We're not opening for another twenty minutes."

Yang let out a small chuckle, "Oh I know, but I've found if I'm here early enough then the old guy who opens up normally lets me get playing a bit before it opens. Maximises my daily ticket haul, y'know." She gave Weiss a cheeky wink, receiving only a very perplexed look in return.

It took a few moments, but eventually Weiss was able to respond. "Wait… my father lets you in early?"

Yang nodded. "Huh, so the old guy's your dad huh? Yeah he says there's no point leaving me outside when I'm so eager to spend my hard earned lien on his games. Especially when there are such good prizes to play for."

Weiss remained confused. "How long have you been coming here before opening?"

Yang hummed in thought. "Well, I've been doing it every day since we had 'that' conversation, but I used to come down early before that too." She grinned, but even Weiss could spot the blush growing across Yang's cheeks. "Actually, I was always hoping to catch a day you were opening so we could… well just chat or something, before you started working."

Now it was Weiss' turn to blush. She certainly couldn't deny Yang's persistence and dedication in her interest in Weiss. It was flattering, even if another might find the attention a little strange, but Weiss knew she meant well and in all honesty Weiss certainly enjoyed the attention. So, she decided to move things along.

"Okay…" her tone of voice ensured she had Yang's undivided attention. "I am working open and close today. So… if you're still here when I close up tonight, I'll let you take me out tomorrow on my day off."

Yang's eyes shot open and her grin widened. "Really?!" Weiss nodded. "Well… I'll be here waiting for you to close, so I can give you a day to remember tomorrow!"

Weiss rolled her eyes playfully and finally unlocked the door, quickly realising that she was now behind on her opening procedure. "Hey, Yang. Give me a hand and turn on all the games on the far wall for me." Yang nodded and left to do as she was told, the grin still plan as day on her face.

When Blake arrived for her shift that afternoon she knew something had happened. Yang was grinning like an idiot, nothing new, but she'd also caught Weiss doing it too! And that meant something had happened between the pair this morning. She managed to corner Weiss in the staff break room before she left between shifts.

"So…"

Weiss, who had, had her back turned, let out a startled yelp. "Blake?! What have I told you about sneaking up on me like that?"

A small smirk pulled at Blake's mouth but she otherwise ignored Weiss' comment. "What's going on with you today? You've been acting… different." Her eyes narrowed at her friend as Weiss seemed to freeze at the comment.

"I… er… nothing's going on Blake. I'm just… happy today, that's all. I'm allowed to be happy sometimes aren't I?"

Blake raised an eyebrow. "You're being defensive," she stated flatly.

"No I'm not," Weiss snapped back. Blake's eyebrow peaked higher. Letting out an exasperated huff, Weiss folded her arms and scowled. "Why does it matter to you anyway? It's not affecting my work, so what's your problem?"

Blake's entire expression dropped into a frown. "Because you're my friend Weiss, and something's got you all excited. I just wanted to see what it was." Weiss' scowl lessened, now looking more confused than angry. "But if you don't want to say anything more about it that's fine. As long as it's making you happy then I'll be happy for you."

Weiss looked slightly taken aback and confused by Blake's comment. "I… I didn't realise you thought of me as a friend."

Blake's frown grew in intensity. "Of course I do. You think I'd have put up with you for the last two years if we weren't? And I certainly wouldn't make fun of my boss' daughter if I didn't think she was my friend!"

Weiss shook her head, letting out a nervous chuckle. "Of course. I'm sorry… I'm just so caught up with this, I'm not thinking straight."

"Clearly…" Blake chuckled, the tension now eased.

"And what do you mean by that exactly?"

"Just that I get the feeling this is all being caused by a certain blonde girl, and your obvious attraction to her."

Weiss' cheeks flushed crimson, but she knew better than to deny it. "She was waiting when I came to open this morning. Apparently she's been doing that for a while. So… I may have told her that if she's still here when I close up tonight… then I'll let her take me out tomorrow."

Blake gave her and amused smile. "Well that certainly explains things. I hope it goes well for you."

"It's not certain yet, she still has to hold up her end."

"You honestly think she's going to give up now? If so, then I think we've been talking to different Yang's."

Weiss gave her friend a small smile. "I guess you're right."

"I often am, you're just too stubborn to notice," Blake jabbed playfully, earning her a less playful glare from Weiss.

"Don't push it… friend." Her smile at the end of her statement had Blake rolling her eyes, the pair having slid completely back into their usual playful bickering that Blake had grown to enjoy since she'd started working at the arcade.

"Now if you don't mind, I would like to go home and get some rest before I have to come back," Weiss informed, picking up her bag from the break room table and moving towards Blake and the door.

Blake happily stepped aside to let Weiss pass. "I'll see you later then." Weiss nodded and gave a small goodbye before leaving Blake alone in the break room.

So Yang was finally going to get her date with Weiss. Blake was happy for them, but she'd certainly be keeping a close eye on the pair, and make sure that the perky blonde treated her friend right. She shook her head she was acting like an overprotective sibling, but it was hard not to. Sure they had clashed a few times when they'd first met, but over time any animosity between them had long since faded and now Blake really did feel close to Weiss as a friend, even if it had taken Weiss until now to realise.

Again Blake shook her head, her thoughts having wandered once again. That's when she spotted the paper sticking out from her locker. As she approached Blake could spot the scrawling handwriting. Why was Ruby leaving her a note, she'd seen her only a short time ago as they switched over shifts. She reached out to take the note just as a knock at the door grabbed her attention.

"H-hello, is there anybody in there? There's a busted game and they said to try here to find someone from maintenance. Hello?"

Blake sighed, she'd have to find out what the note said later, for now it was back to work.

The work day was almost over, Weiss was about to lock the doors and all Blake had left to do was shut down the last row of games and double check the job list for the next morning. As she flipped the power for the last game she spotted Weiss at the door and smirked to herself.

Yang had kept her end of the bargain, as she had every time prior, and now it was time for Weiss to step up. Blake edged slightly closer to the doors, pulling out her work notebook so it wasn't as obvious that she was eavesdropping.

"So, when should I pick you up Princess?" Blake could hear the grin in the blonde's voice.

"Well I'm free all day, so how about eleven so we can go out for lunch?"

"Sounds good to me. Should I get you from your place or…"

"Why don't we meet here? I mean it's closer to town and things, unless you're sick of this place."

Blake heard Yang chuckle. "Nah, this place is awesome, and the staff aren't too bad either."

Blake couldn't stop himself from rolling her eyes. She was too distracted by Yang's awful line that she missed Weiss' response, only catching the conversations end.

"Well goodnight Princess, see you tomorrow."

"I look forward to it."

"You better, it's gunna be the best damn date you've ever had!"

"Goodnight Yang…"

"Night!"

A soft click signified Weiss locking the door, and with that, the end of the day.

"I take it you heard all that?"

Blake looked up at Weiss, flipping her notepad closed and shrugged. "You're excited then?"

Weiss nodded. "I am. But… I've never actually been on a date before, not a proper one at least. What do people do?"

Blake chuckled at first, realising after a moment that Weiss was serious. "Well it sounds like Yang's already made the plans so just… have fun. And most of all relax. You'll be fine."

Weiss let out a long sigh. "You're right, again… Anyway, let's get our stuff and get out of here."

Blake nodded in agreement, following Weiss to the staff room and going to her locker. The afternoon had been busy enough that she'd forgotten about the note Ruby had left her. She opened it and read it twice, confused by the slight cryptic nature of the message.

Blake,

Can you meet me at the place we went to the first day we met after you finish work today. I need to talk to you.

Ruby

"Got everything?"

Blake snapped to attention and grabbed her bag. "Yeah, let's go."

The pair left the arcade and said their goodbyes, Blake wishing Weiss the best for the following day. As they parted ways Weiss was filled with nervous excitement as she tried to plan what to wear, while Blake walked off, still trying to figure out what Ruby might want to talk about.