AN: this is the moment I've been both excited for and dreading. This is the last chapter of the original fic. Starting with next chapter it will be all original writing by me. Anyways enjoy.

OAN: You saints, you all are really angels for reading this little story of mine. I appreciate you very much. You all have really made the story what it is & for that, I send my gratitude. I hope you enjoy.

A Musical Date

Weiss's POV

The early morning sun (if you could call 12:30 PM early) covered the cracks, crevices, every inch of my room. I'd decided to forgo taking the journey downstairs to the dining hall to eat breakfast. Sitting at such a large & empty table had always upset me no matter the company present.

Which is why I called for breakfast in bed with Ruby. She was always such a delight to be around & the fact that I could reach over & pull her in for a kiss any time I wanted wasn't bad at all. Were we dating? Well, I don't think you could call what we're doing at this point anything else. Specifically, because emotions are involved... a lot of them.

Appeased appetites, empty plates & 20 minutes passed, Ruby & I laid in bed without a shred of clothing. She was hooked at my side with one leg over the lower portion of my body & a hand lazily running a pathway that started at my fingers & ended at my ear.

"Are you planning on petting me all day?" I asked in a teasing way as I began to run my fingers through her hair slowly.

"I just wanna get a feel for your body, ya know? To just be able to know as much about you as I can. I'm gonna make a map in my mind & gather clues to complete the picture."

"Really?" I question as I tilted my head down to look at her face (in reality my view was the top of her head). " What have you gathered so far?"

"Well, your skin is so soft & smooth. You're shorter than I am. You smell insanely good like all the time & I think we both know those fingers of yours can work wonders," she shot me a flirtatious grin before continuing." Overall, I'd say your body feels really good."

"I do take fencing lessons in my spare time. All that hard work must be manifesting into this unbelievably attractive girl that is Weiss Schnee." Ruby moved to sit up.

"Shut up you dork," I chuckled out while crossing her legs.

"Oh? You didn't disagree Ms. Rose."

"Don't flatter yourself," she giggled. "So are we just going to lounge around in bed until we're supposed to leave?"

"The idea does seem rather appealing," I answer sitting up beside her.

"When do we leave anyway?"

"Mmm the show starts at 5:30 so we should get ready at 2 o'clock & leave around 4."

"Woah, why's it a two-hour difference in your timetable lady?"

"We have to get ready."

"I figured that much but it's not gonna take 2 hours Weiss."

"Oh but that's where you are oh-so-wrong."

"Elaborate, dear heart."

"Alright." I crawled to the edge of my bed & stood up to stretch before I walk to the foot of the bed. I grabbed a hold of Ruby's hands.

"I want to play dress up."

"Huh? Dress u- PAAH!"I tugged her to her feet & pranced giddily to my reasonably (reasonably=probably bigger than a two-apartment) sized closet on the balls of my feet.

"Let's get you ready."

About an hour of scouring through clothes either too big or clothes that didn't suit her, she had an absolutely adorable outfit. A simple black headband held her bangs out of her face while the ends of her hair scattered about on her bare shoulders. She wore a dress that was white adorned with thin baby pink branches with blooming baby pink flowers wrapping around the front and back of the dress. The branches were spaced out & the dress fell slightly above her knees. Baby pink flats covered her feet & a golden locket rested upon her neck.

All I could really do in the makeup department was apply some lip gloss. How could I spoil such a pretty face with that stuff? A sin to carry such task out. I was really distracted by one particular thing on her though. Her bangs being held captive by her headband allowed me to get lost in her eyes. They were the sliver incandescent geysers to the fountain of youth. Gleaming and coruscating for the rest of the black & white world to see. A world that was so dull & lackluster compared to those gems.

Gems that could put shooting stars & the heavens to shame. These wonderful gems that everyone could behold & even chatter away to the masses about. These gems that I longed to have in my grasp & my grasp alone. Everything about this girl, I wanted exclusively. This thought mustered up another I had been desperately trying to burrow into the back of my mind.

"How do I look, Weiss? Stunning? Beautiful? Pick an adjective & it'll probably sweep me off my feet," Ruby said as she struck a pose.

"Breathtaking," I managed to exhale after a rather large intake of air to compose myself. I didn't want to think of anything negative today.

"Aw, Weiss you're such a sweetie."

"I only did what you told me to."

"Yeah, but you didn't have to do it."

"Oh please," I scoffed while making my way over to her to brush out any wrinkles on the dress. "Your wrath is too great. I actually _want _to make it to college."

"I'm only scary on certain things."

"I'll never steal a slice of your strawberry shortcake ever again."

"Better not."

"Guess being hot-headed runs in the family."

"Yeah, I'm still sorry about Yang & all that."

"It's fine, her reaction wasn't that far off from what I expected."

"But still..."

"No, Ruby it's completely fine."

"I suppose a scolding for the cake wasn't as extreme," she snickered.

"How'd you ever find out about that anyway?"

"A little kitty told me," Ruby said in a hushed tone as if someone would hear if she spoke just a decibel.

"_Blakkkkee!_" I growled out.

"Hey, easy there. We can't have you exerting those pretty pipes of yours."

"What do you mean?"

"The other day when we were hanging out after school at a park & doing homework, you were singing softly to yourself. You also sang at my birthday party. You're really good. It's a shame you don't sing more."

"Well around here, we aren't all appreciative of the musical arts."

"That's too bad."

"It isn't important. Oh! We should get going."

"What time is it?"

"It's 2:45."

Ruby's face scrunched up in thought momentarily before morphing into disapproval.

"That's way too early. I don't feel like standing around for hours."

"We can get something to eat beforehand. Froyo is a strong contender for me," I said.

"Wouldn't strawberry shortcake fit your fancy?"

"Shut it you dolt," I said completely lacking bite.

"Well then lead the way Ms. Shortcake Stealer," she laughed mightily holding her hand out for me to take.

"Keep that up & I'll get you nothing to eat but ice cubes," I warned and then clutched her hand. Her response was nothing more than a half-hearted laugh. She decided that just clutching wasn't enough & entwined out fingers as I led her out of my room to ready a car for our departure.

Staying at a frozen yogurt shop until 4:24 & then heading over to the venue killed a lot of time. We managed to take our seats 10 minutes before the show. Ruby was bouncing up & down in her seat in anticipation & her reaction was really amusing. She was pretty cute & childlike in almost all aspects of life. It was really refreshing.

But looking at Ruby & spending time with her only reminded me of that thought. The thought that was linked to what happened in the early morning. As the musicians finished setting up & the stage crew finished the final touches on the effects, I slipped into a state of recollection.

Around 3 AM earlier that day

"Hello, sir."

"Good evening, Weiss."

"It's currently morning where I am."

"Ah, yes. I suppose that would be logical."

"Yes sir, may I ask what has happened that caused you to call me?

"I wanted to see how things were around the manor."

"Everything is functioning perfectly, nothing special to report."

"Excellent. Now, would you mind telling me the truth now? I despise the scum that thinks deception & lies are suitable for the likes of me. Tell me the truth."

"Sir?"

"Listen here! I need nothing but the truth to come out of that useless body of yours."

"S-sir you're m-making-"

"Quit stuttering you swine!"

"Your aggression is misplaced, sir. Nothing is wrong here."

"Then explain to me why a contemptible, filthy girl was wandering around the manor with her arm linked with yours."

"..."

"Do you think I don't have eyes watching everything for me?"

"Sir."

"Explanation. Now."

"She's a friend of mine that I was showing around."

"A girl?"

"Yes, sir."

"She's not wealthy?

"Her family is a financially well middle-class family."

"Does she have any prestigious awards or is she involved in distinguished programs?"

"No, sir."

"Then why are you hanging around such useless garbage?"

"Father please don't speak of her like that!"

"Excuse me?! Did you just raise your voice towards me & address me as Father?"

"Sir, you don't know who Ruby is. She's such an amazing person & she isn't after money or social status. She's a part of my life simply because of who I am."

"Ruby?"

"Yes, that's her name."

"This Ruby has obviously corrupted your mind & has fueled these rebellious actions you've been performing as of late."

"Rebellious actions?"

"Yes, actions like failing to exceed your G.P.A, constantly having our drivers take you out all over!"

"Those can hardly be seen as rebellion!"

"And she must be the cause of all this disrespect! How dare you raise your voice to the man who feeds & clothes you!"

"You're being irrational & unfair. Your accusations are unreasonable, and your anger is being misdirected. You can't simply make these accusations of Ruby being a bad influence when you don't even know her."

"You are to stop seeing this Ruby at this instant!"

"Have you heard nothing I've been saying?!"

"I don't need to listen to a child. My word is final. No more of this Ruby child! If I find out you're seeing her, punishment will be reinforced."

"This is illogical! What's your motive? What could you possibly gain from this?"

"This is the last time we're ever going to talk about this & you will NEVER raise your voice at me again."

"Nothing you say will make me stop living the way I want. I'll do whatever I please whenever I please since you can't be a rational adult. Ruby will remain a part of my life & she won't be going anywhere! You don't get a say anymore."

Call Ended - 3:12

I exhaled in exasperation by merely recalling it & reclining in my seat. His reasoning for my involvement with Ruby was so illogical & crazy it fascinated me. How could someone despise someone they've never met before and know nothing about? He was such a child. He only lives life to ruin mine. Anything good in my life gets crushed by his crooked ways.

I was awoken from my stupor by a hand on my knee. I turn to see Ruby facing my general direction.

"Are you not enjoying it?"

"Huh? Oh! Um, it's lovely so far. Are you enjoying it, Ruby?"

"Mhm. It's so amazing. I don't think words can even describe how great it is." And with that, she turned back to face the stage & listen to the wonderful piece currently being played. Leaving me to try to salvage the happiness I was feeling before the memory.

OAN: Thank you so much for reading this. I appreciate it very much. Weiss has a crazy dad, doesn't she? His intentions are purely to torment Weiss. He doesn't like her very much because, to him, she's very similar to her mother. Add this to his unhealthy obsession of drinking, you get really weird phone calls that are so irritating it hurts.

AN: Welp that's the last OAN. At this point, there is no waiting and praying for more chapters. Starting with chapter 11 it will be my work. I don't have a title yet for chapter 11, but whenever it comes out, I will see you then.