Author's Note: Here I am again, very late. But it's here! A big ass length-of-2-chapters chapter!
Also thanks for 100 followers! :D
Anyways, enjoy, and there's an important announcement at the end.
Winter hated Mondays.
Not only was it the beginning of a new work week, but it also meant absurdly early mornings and sometimes very late nights. With her Face still buried in pillows, Winter reached over to her night stand, fumbling for her scroll. Eventually locating it, she shifted onto her side and turned the device on... immediately being blinded by the screen. Winter cursed herself for forgetting to dim the brightness the prior night. Once she adjusted it, she could not help but smile. The lock screen picture was of Weiss, and herself. They had taken a vacation during Solstice together. It was always a morale booster for Winter, whenever she felt like her life was in a slump, she could look at it and realize everything she had suffered was worth enduring for that smile. All in all, Winter was overjoyed her younger sister was home, even if it was due to a bad situation.
Putting the scroll to sleep, Winter was about to put it down before she stopped, realizing what she forgot to do. Turning the device back on, she checked the time.
5:17 AM
Winter sighed. Was she not able to be woken up by her alarm like a normal person? Apparently not. Well, since I'm awake, might as well get started. Pulling herself out of bed, the ivory-haired woman was immediately met with the first displeasure of her day; leg pains. Limping into the bathroom, she downed a couple pain killers along with some water before making her way back to her bed.
Every day for the past five years Winter endured chronic pain, stinging, spiking internal agony, her brain firing signals that would find the muscles they sought. It was ironic really, that what was absent caused her the most pain. Thankfully, massaging and stretching tended to lessen the ordeal - until the painkillers kicked in - but they were only temporary measures. The pain would always come back. Once it had subsided enough to walk Winter returned to the bathroom for a quick and hopefully quiet shower.
It was an odd feeling, having to be quiet in the morning. The last time anyone else was in the apartment was over half a year ago when Weiss came back from Beacon to spend Solstice with Winter. Now there were four other people living in the house, including her sister. Well they were not living with her, per se. Winter was not sure how long Kali and Ilia would be staying, and even less sure about Ruby, but she knew it was not a permanent arrangement, as nice as that would be. She liked having the others around the apartment... she did not have to be alone that way... at least for the time being... Winter sighed, shaking the thoughts away as she placed her pajamas onto the bathroom counter, and stepped into the shower.
Normally there was no time for breakfast, as Winter's usual morning schedule consisted of waking up, showering, getting ready, and leaving for work. Some days there was time to make coffee, but more often than not she just bought it on the commute. Today however, she was going to have a nice breakfast, courtesy of amazing cooking of Kali Belladonna. Just thinking about it made Winter's stomach rumble, so she quickly finished up her shower and made her way to the kitchen.
Opening the fridge door, Winter expected to find a few plastic containers of leftovers from over the weekend, but instead found more food than she could possibly know what to do with. Okay maybe she was exaggerating, but it was still a lot of food. After searching through the various boxes, Winter decided on some scrambled eggs and a waffle. Even cold it smelled delicious. She would have warmed it up in the microwave, but Winter did not want to risk it with the loud noises of the machine. After placing her food on the kitchen table, she poured herself a glass of water, as making coffee was not an option. I suppose I'll stop to get some on the way to work. Winter thought as she sat down at the kitchen table.
As Winter expected, the food tasted as good as it smelled. Unfortunately she had forgotten to ask Kali about that "secret technique" for preparing leftovers, but it was all delicious nonetheless. Once Winter was finished her breakfast, she loaded the dishes into the dishwasher and retreated back to her room to get changed. She chose something simple, as she always did for work - a white formal blouse and grey dress pants. Loose enough to make sitting at her desk comfortable, while tight enough to hug her curves. Even Winter maintained a sense of vanity. It was one of the few things she could feel confident in anymore. As Winter grabbed her scroll from her nightstand, she spotted the scarf Sienna bought her hanging one of the closet doors.
Sienna... Damn that woman for being so... distracting! Even days after meeting her, she refused to leave Winter's thoughts. And the infuriating part was not even that Sienna kept getting on her mind, it was the fact that Winter wanted to keep thinking about her. It was... conflicting to say the least. On one hand, that woman burrowed beneath her psych like a worm, wriggling and irritating her sensibilities... but on the other... she liked it. Being around someone so... unique was honestly a welcome change. Plus, she actually enjoyed wearing the scarf. It was... comforting... in a purely literal manner of course, the silk was so fine it seemed to flow across her skin like pure water. She attempted to avoid wearing it the prior day, but Winter did not want to be the type of person who accepts a gift like that just to never wear it. Plus, she actually enjoyed wearing the scarf. It was... comforting. Grabbing the piece of fabric off the door, Winter wrapped it around her neck before heading to the front of the apartment, where she grabbed her cane, slipped on her shoes, and quietly exited.
As Winter pulled into a free parking spot, she sighed. How was it that even when she took her time, she still arrived at work early? Probably a side effect of unintentionally rushing through her morning routine, as well as the lack of traffic due to how early it was. Shifting into park and turning off the car, Winter grabbed her purse, cane, and the coffee she purchased on the drive over before exiting the vehicle and making her way to the building. Idly gazing at the other cars as she walked - or limped - she noticed a rather familiar-looking vehicle. Faded blue colour, a couple scratches near the bottom of the driver's side door, a slight crack on the back left window, and the license plate...
BNWN-001
Shit.
There goes any chance of Winter having a pleasant day.
Entering the building and limping her way to her desk, Winter laid eyes upon the second displeasure of her day - a certain person who was currently sitting in her chair. Qrow Branwen. He smiled upon seeing Winter.
"Morning Ice Queen."
"Branwen, get out of my chair." Winter scoffed.
"Nice scarf." Qrow added, attempting to change the topic.
"It was a gift. Now get out of my chair." Winter growled.
"But this one's comfier." Qrow defended.
"Then buy your own." Winter suggested. "I'll send you the store page."
"Why buy one when I can just use yours?" Qrow wondered.
"Because I am currently in a good mood, you do not want to change that." The ivory-haired woman warned.
Qrow raised his hands in defeat. "Oh well I surrender then, here is your chair Miss Schnee" He said before standing to retreat to his own desk - his for the time being at least.
Winter smirked. "Good boy." She said as she took her seat, placing her half-empty coffe on her desk.
"Does that mean I get a treat?" Qrow joked, to which Winter just scoffed. "Fine, I'll just treat myself." He stated as he pulled out his flask.
"What have I told you about drinking while you're working here?" Winter questioned.
"Blah blah something or other." Qrow jested.
Winter narrowed her eyes. "Put. The flask. Away."
"Never."
"If you get drunk again I swear I will make sure you never get work here again." Winter warned, to which Qrow chuckled.
"You'd miss me."
Winter rolled her eyes. "I severely doubt that."
"Deep down inside that icy heart of yours there's a little part of you that loves my charming rebellious streak." Qrow jokingly claimed.
"Don't make me laugh." Winter huffed.
"Why not? You could use a smile or two." Qrow joked.
"I have plenty of things that make me smile, you are not one of them." Winter deadpanned.
Qrow raised a brow. "Oh yeah? Something other than Goodwick's praise can make you smile?"
"Goodwitch, and yes." Winter clarified.
"Then why don't you tell me about 'em?" Qrow requested.
"Because they are none of your business." Winter defended, attempting to return to her work.
"Well then, I'll just go back to the one thing in this place that can make me smile." Qrow grinned, fishing his flask out of his jacket pocket once again.
The ivory-haired woman sighed. "You're a functional alcoholic."
"And you're uptight." Qrow shot.
"Because I have to deal with imbeciles such as you on a near daily basis." Winter snapped.
Qrow chuckled. "Oh I'll be sure to tell Goodwick you said that."
"It's Goodwitch Branwen." Winter growled. "She is one of the single most respectable individuals I have met in my life. So do feel free, she will know exactly of whom I speak."
"Well that's no fun. But she's still pretty hot, wouldn't ya say?" Qrow smirked.
Winter just clicked her tongue. "Pig."
"Hey I'm just appreciating her beauty." Qrow defended, throwing his hands up in mock-defeat.
Rolling her eyes, Winter scoffed. "Oh I'm sure you appreciate her, I just doubt it's her beauty you're truly appreciating."
"I appreciate all parts of a woman, from her personality to her rack." Qrow explained quite proudly.
"Why am I constantly penned with you?" Winter groaned, to which Qrow chuckled.
"Because the higher ups know you love me."
"Just get to work." Winter grumbled. Qrow just saluted before... actually turning on his computer. At least now Winter could focus on her own work... until he inevitably bothered her again. On the bright side, Winter did not have to deal with Qrow's antics every day, as he was merely a contract worker... that for some reason was always paired with her. It was something she should ask Ms. Goodwitch about at some point. For now, there was work to do.
Thankfully, Winter was left to her own devices, at least for a while. After just over an hour of peace and quiet, she felt her scroll buzz in her pocket. Pulling the device free, Winter was greeted with something she was not expecting.
Sienna Khan
[Text Message]
Winter quirked a brow. What could she have to say to me at eight in the morning? She wondered to herself. Probably a "Good morning beautiful" or something equally as cheesy. Opening the message, Winter found it was a photo attachment... one she wished she opened somewhere else.
The photo was a portrait of Sienna... naked... at least that is how she appeared to be due to what was being shown. From the tops of her modest breasts to her devilish smile and her... captivating golden eyes, her dark complexion was bathed in the morning sunlight. It was... beautiful. Looking a bit closer, Winter could also see a caption below the image, which made her face heat up.
Sienna: Woke up this morning thinking of you XOXO
"Would you look at that, Winter Schnee is blushing." Qrow jested, snapping Winter out of her slight daze.
Quickly putting her scroll to sleep, she shot Qrow a dirty look. "Shut your trap Branwen." Winter snapped before turning back to her work. For the next several minutes, she attempted to focus, but could not get that image of Sienna out of her head. She wanted to reply, but her desk was not the best place to be responding to what was essentially a nude picture. Winter needed a place where she could be alone, or at least text in peace. Idly gazing around the office, she was able to spot the break room. Perfect.
Locking her computer, mostly so Qrow does not meddle with it, Winter grabbed her cane and made her way to the break room. Once there, Winter pulled out her scroll to write as response to Sienna's text.
Winter: What the hell are you doing sending me an image like that while I am at work?
It was not long before Winter received a reply.
Sienna: And a good morning to you my dear. Did you enjoy my selfie?
Winter: It doesn't matter if I enjoyed it or not! Do not send me stuff like that while I'm at work!
Sienna: Well I'm glad to know all my hard work of trying to get it right for you didn't go to waste ;)
Winter could feel her face heating up once again. How was it that Sienna was able to fluster her so easily? No other man or woman has ever been able to have the same effect on Winter, let alone within three days. She sighed. Maybe I should see a therapist. Winter thought as she went to put her scroll away. But before she could do so, it buzzed again. Probably another flirty remark.
Winter was very wrong.
It was another picture. One that showed Sienna lying across her bed, naught but a single silken sheet to cover her shame. The Faunus was making a mockery of trying, Winter could clearly see her... peaks poking through the sheet, the outline of her alluring body... Winter audibly swallowed. Just like the previous one, Sienna wore a devilish smile, and her eyes... her beautiful golden eyes... Winter felt like she could just get lost in them...
Someone suddenly clearing their throat from behind Winter snapped her out of her daze. Spinning around, she found her boss Glynda standing behind her.
"Ms. Goodwitch!" Winter gasped. "I- uh... I was just... someone... um..."
Glynda just smiled. "Relax Winter, you're not in trouble Winter. You're just blocking the coffee pot."
Winter blinked, turning her head to look behind her. She was indeed blocking the coffee pot. "Oh... I apologize..." She stammered, stepping away from the counter to move to one of the tables.
"I always tell you there's no reason to be so nervous around me." Glynda assured as she filled her mug with coffee.
"I know... You just... startled me is all." Winter admitted.
"Well, I will try to to be less... surprising next time." Glynda informed before leaving the room. As soon as she was out of sight, Winter opened her messages back up.
Winter: I swear, I'm going to block you.
Sienna: Why thank you! I think this one turned out quite well. I'm glad you liked it.
Winter: You're so lewd.
Sienna: Can't say I've heard anyone use the word 'lewd' since Ilia went through her anime phase. But if you think that's lewd, you would never survive in Menagerie.
Winter: Just put some clothes on.
There was no response for several minutes. Hopefully that woman was dressing herself. Winter thought as she idly waited for a reply. Soon enough, her scroll buzzed again, showing another message from Sienna. Let's see if I'm going to regret opening this.
A third selfie, and luckily, Sienna was dressed. The top-down photo showed she was wearing the same red and black kimono she wore on the day they met... though there was considerably more cleavage showing. At least she's not still naked. Winter thought as a small blush crept its way onto her face. Even when dressed, that woman found a way to make herself look just as captivating. After getting lost staring at those golden eyes... again, Winter noticed there was a caption.
Sienna: Look, all dressed!
Winter: At least you tried.
No response came after that. Maybe Sienna decided to actually move on with her day and stop sending those... images, as alluring as they were. Putting away her scroll, Winter looked up. She was in the break room, might as well get herself some good coffee. Grabbing a mug from the cabinet, she filled it with coffee before moving to the fridge to retrieve the milk carton marked with her name. Winter was not exactly sure how it started, but she always preferred to bring her own milk to work. As she picked up the carton however, she noticed it was lighter than before. Winter sighed. She could never figure out who kept using it. The culprit must know it was hers since it was marked with her name, yet they continue to use it anyway. No matter, Winter would find them eventually, it was only milk after all. Once she added it to her coffee, she returned the carton to its place and moved back to the counter to add one more thing. Milk and a single sugar, just how Winter liked it. Before she could leave to return to her desk, her scroll buzzed once more, so she instead chose to sit at one of the tables.
Sienna: Are you free tonight?
That was fast. It had only been two days since their last date.
Winter: I should be home by 7:30, so long as the traffic isn't terrible.
Sienna: Wonderful! How does picking you up at 8 sound?
Winter: It sounds fine. Where are you planning on taking me?
Sienna: It's a surprise ;)
That did not exactly instill confidence.
Winter: Of course it is. I'll see you then, I need to get back to work.
Sienna: I'll be counting the minutes until I do.
Once again, that woman made Winter's face heat up with a single sentence, and she did not even speak a single word! It was a text! Even so, it made Winter smile. This time she was actually looking forward to their date, as much as she would probably deny it later. Putting her scroll away, she grabbed her coffee and made her way back to her desk.
"Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a smile that big on your face Schnee." Qrow sarcastically observed as Winter sat down. "What, did Goodwick high five you or something?"
Winter just rolled her eyes. She did not have time to deal with Qrow's sarcasm if she wanted to make it home early.
She had a date to prepare for.
Today was the day, and Weiss could barely contain her excitement. Ever since Ruby asked her out the prior day, it was on Weiss' mind. She even dreamed about it! Although, that dream was a lot more... inappropriate than Weiss would like to admit. Thankfully she did not wake up groping Ruby for the third morning in a row...
For the most part, the rest of the time leading up to their date was relatively uninteresting, except for her shower with Ruby, where Weiss was barely able to keep her hands off her friend. Those beautiful silver eyes... that gorgeous smile... those perfect breasts... that shapely rear... it all drove Weiss crazy.
It was interesting to think about how much the pair's relationship had changed over just the span of a few days. Last week, Ruby was Weiss' best friend, now... she was her mistress... well, at least her future mistress, as they have not done anything like that yet. But ever since their last lesson, Weiss had be thinking about it... what it would be like to have Ruby dominating her... throwing her down, straddling her face, riding her until she was spent... it drove her absolutely insane. Though Weiss could just daydream about it all day, it was time to prepare for their date.
For the sake of "the surprise" as Ruby put it, the pair elected to get ready in separate rooms. Weiss took her own room while Ruby brought her suitcase to Winter's room to change there. Now all she had to do was choose an outfit... out of the three that were currently laid out on her bed. The first was the most casual of the bunch - a white button-up with a light pink undershirt, and dark blue skinny jeans. The next one was rather... adventurous compared to Weiss' usual attire. It included a light blue singlet top and a pair of white short-shorts. The revealing nature of the outfit was only further accentuated by the black thong she picked out. It was not something that Weiss would normally wear, but she wanted to show off a bit for Ruby. Finally there was a sundress. It had a gradient design, starting with white on the top, ending with blue on the bottom. It was lower-cut, but not enough to be considered revealing. Weiss stared down at the three outfits, unsure of which to pick, she liked them all. The question was, what kind of style did she want to go with? Casual, more formal, or kind of improper? Now that Weiss thought about it, the casual outfit seemed like something she would wear everyday, and she did not want to overwhelm Ruby with the adventurous outfit... so the sundress it was.
After changing, Weiss admired herself in the mirror. It was not the nicest dress she owned, but all the others were designed for more formal events. Overall, she thought the sundress was a perfect choice for the day, and even though Weiss was retiring the adventurous outfit for another occasion, she still decided to wear the thong. It was... exciting to say the least, to combine that kind of underwear with a knee-length dress. I wonder what Ruby would think if she saw them... No. Bad Weiss. Appropriate thoughts. Finish getting ready.
In terms of her hair, Weiss wanted to do something special with it, but at the same time, it was always cumbersome and irritating to work with. Eventually she settled on a side swept ponytail, simple, practical, but still attractive. As for makeup, Weiss did not wear nearly as much as she used to back when she lived in Atlas. Having a father such as Jacques Schnee meant a lot of formal events, which meant getting dolled up quite often. The makeup was not exactly the worst part, Weiss just preferred a lot less of it. Most days she would just wear simple lip gloss, but today was special. In addition to lip gloss, she also applied subtle eye shadow and blush. Sure, it was nothing extravagant, but Weiss did not want to go crazy with makeup. As much as she wanted to go au naturel, she lacked confidence in her appearance. Ruby glowed without even a hint of lipstick, all Weiss saw in the mirror was plain and bland.
Once Weiss was finished with her makeup, she exited the bathroom and made her way to the living area. Once there, she froze. Not out of fear, but shock. Sitting on the couch next to Kali was Ruby, and she looked... amazing. The red button-up was a looser fit, but it was still tight enough to show off her assets. Weiss had to try her hardest to not audibly swallow at the sight of that alone. The black capri pants Ruby had on were not helping either, as their close-fitting style only further accentuated her curves. Appropriate thoughts Weiss, appropriate thoughts. Upon seeing the heiress, Ruby's face lit up, as she jumped up from the couch to meet her.
"Weiss!" The crimsonette beamed. "You look so pretty!"
Weiss smiled. "Thank you Ruby. You look beautiful as well." She noticed an unfamiliar silver pendant around her friends neck, shaped like a sun. She raised her brow at her. "Where did you get that pendant? I've never seen you wear one like that before."
Ruby looked down at the necklace. " Oh this? It was a birthday gift from my mom. It's only a special occasion kinda thing, so I don't really wear it often."
"Well it looks great on you." Weiss praised, to which Ruby blushed.
"So, are you two ready to go?" Kali spoke up, raising from the couch.
Ruby nodded. "Are you ready Weiss?" To which the heiress grinned.
"Since the moment you asked me."
As Kali pulled her car up to the front of Twin Pines Mall, she turned to smile at the couple in the back seat. "Here we are!"
"Thank you very much Kali." Weiss smiled back.
"Thanks for the ride!" Ruby grinned as she reached to open the door.
"Oh it's no problem at all girls!" Kali assured. "You two have fun! And text me when you're ready to be picked up!" She called as the pair exited the vehicle.
"We will!" Weiss answered, closing the car door behind her. Turning to face her friend, she caught a glimpse of something that made her mouth nearly drop open. Ruby's butt in those tight pants. Wow. As Weiss' eyes drank in the sight, Ruby spun around, snapping her out of the slight daze.
"Were you... staring at my butt?" Ruby wondered, a slight blush forming on her face.
Weiss blinked, her cheeks beginning to tint pink as well. "I'm sorry... it just... looks really good in those pants..."
Ruby quirked a brow. "It does?" She turned back to look at her rear. "I would've thought it looks worse. I haven't actually worn these in a while. I've uh... I've gained a few pounds since I bought them..."
"Ruby, they look great. You look great." Weiss assured her friend with a smile.
The crimsonette's blushed deepened. "You're just saying that, you look ten times better than me."
"Are we really going to argue over who's prettier?" Weiss inquired, stifling a chuckle.
"Well it wouldn't be an argument because you're obviously the better looking one here." Ruby explained.
Weiss rolled her eyes, unable to suppress a smile. "Let's just go inside, I don't want there to be any chance of this wind messing up my-" A sudden gust of wind interrupted the heiress as it blew her ponytail directly into her face. "-hair." She huffed. "Speaking of which, you have no idea how much of a burden long hair can be sometimes."
"Is it really that bad?" Ruby asked as the pair entered the mall. "I've always really liked it."
"It's infuriating." Weiss declared before sighing. "But... it's what Father preferred..."
"Your father made you keep your hair that long?" Ruby inquired.
Weiss nodded. "He expected Winter and I to be perfect, and perfect girls had perfect hair... among countless other things..." She explained, running a hand through the ivory locks. "It was all I could manage... hence why it's so long, even if it is impractical." She slowed her pace, gaze falling. "It's the only thing I really have going for me..."
Ruby then stopped, prompting the heiress to stop as well. "Weiss... you think your hair is the only thing you have going for you?"
"I... I don't know..." Weiss mumbled, unable to meet Ruby's gaze. "Other than my hair, no other part of my body is really... notable. My face is bland without at least a small amount of makeup, I lack any sort of curvy figure, my chest size feels so inadequate compared to Blake, or Pyrrha, or Yang, or even you..." Suddenly she felt hands gently grasp her own. Looking up, the ivory-haired girl saw Ruby's silver eyes staring into her own.
"Please don't say things like that about yourself..." Ruby pled. "I know you don't think so, but you are perfect. You're perfect to me." She encouraged.
"I'm... perfect?" Weiss echoed.
"You're perfect." Ruby assured. "From your head all the way down to your toes. Every little part of you is perfect to me, not just your hair."
Weiss hesitated for a moment. "I... Thank you Ruby..." She smiled. "I just wish it wasn't so long..."
"Why don't you get it cut?" Ruby wondered.
The heiress sighed. "I've always wanted to... I just couldn't. After being told my hair should be like this for so long, it just felt... routine. Knowing that there was one less thing my father would berate me for... was comforting... I felt like if I changed it, I would lose the one thing I had..."
"Weiss, you would look beautiful no matter what you did with your hair." Ruby encouraged.
"But... what would I even do with it?" Weiss wondered, running a hand through her ponytail.
"Well, what would you wanna do with it?" The crimsonette inquired.
Weiss thought for a moment. What did she want to do with her hair? She found it irritating, but she had no idea what kind of alternatives would fit her. Maybe Weiss could take inspiration from one of her friends. Yang, Blake, Pyrrha nor Ilia would be much help, as their hair was not much shorter than her own. But Ruby or Nora on the other hand... something like that could work...
"What about... something like yours?" Weiss asked.
Ruby blinked. "You want your hair to be like mine?"
"Well maybe a bit longer than that." Weiss clarified. "But if it was that short, I wouldn't have to spend nearly as much time taking care of it, and I could still style it the way I want."
Ruby did not respond immediately, she just stared at her friend, picturing what she would look like with shorter hair... and she liked it. "I think you would look amazing ."
"Really?" Weiss balked.
"Of course!" Ruby gushed. "I can imagine it now, you'd look so cute!"
"Thank you Ruby." Weiss smiled, her cheeks reddening.
After walking in silence for a few minutes, the pair arrived at the in-mall movie theatre. Once there, Weiss looked up to the movie list to find the one they planned to see.
A Mistrali Sunrise 3:30pm 6:45pm 10:00pm
Narrowing her eyes, Weiss pulled out her scroll.
2:43 PM
"Looks like we're a little early." Weiss pointed out, showing her scroll to her friend.
"Hehe, whoops. Guess I was a little impatient." Ruby admitted, rubbing the back of her head.
"Don't worry Ruby, I was fairly impatient as well." Weiss chuckled. "Let's just go sit down at the food court while we wait."
"Sounds good!" Ruby chirped as the two made their way towards the food court.
As the pair arrived and sat down, Weiss' scroll buzzed from her purse. Pulling the device out of her bag, she opened it to find a text from Pyrrha.
Pyrrha: Hello Weiss! How are you doing today?
Weiss: Good afternoon Pyrrha. I am doing quite well thanks, how are you?
Pyrrha: Wonderful! I am also doing very well! Are you busy at the moment? Do you mind if I call you?
Weiss looked to her friend. "Do you mind if Pyrrha calls?"
"Of course not!" Ruby quickly responded. "I wanna say hi!"
Weiss: Not at all, It would be nice to hear your voice again.
Immediately Weiss' scroll rang. "Hello Pyrrha." She greeted.
"Hello!" Pyrrha's voice answered. "Are you sure you're not busy?"
"Hi Pyrrha!" Ruby burst.
"Was that Ruby?" Pyrrha asked. "Tell her I say hi!"
"Yes it was." Weiss confirmed before turning to her friend. "Pyrrha says hi back." She turned her attention back to the call. "We're out at the mall right now... on a date." A gasp could be heard from the other side.
"That's great!" Pyrrha exclaimed. "How did it happen?"
There was no way Weiss was going to tell Pyrrha that she and Ruby showered together, but at the same time, she was not going to lie to her. "We were... spending time together and she just asked, and you and I both know you can't simply say 'no' to Ruby."
"You're very correct about that Weiss." Pyrrha chuckled. "Speaking of asking out, there is some news I would like to share with you."
Weiss quirked a brow, which unfortunately Pyrrha could not see. "Oh? Do share." She encouraged.
There was a brief pause before Pyrrha responded. "Well... not long after our text I was spending time with Nora, Ren approached us and... just asked me out."
Weiss blinked. "Hold on, he what?"
Pyrrha let out a nervous laugh. "He asked me out Weiss. It's crazy I know, but it happened. We're going to lunch tomorrow!"
"That's amazing Pyrrha, I'm really happy for you." Weiss congratulated.
"What happened?" Ruby piped up.
"Ren asked out Pyrrha." Weiss informed.
"He did? That's awesome!" Ruby cheered. "We should all go out on a double date sometime!"
The heiress smiled. "That sounds like a fun idea. Pyrrha did you hear that?"
"I did." Pyrrha answered. "And I agree, that could most certainly be fun."
"Maybe you can talk to Ren about it on your date." Weiss suggested.
"I will see what he thinks about the idea and get back to you." Pyrrha replied.
"That sounds good." Weiss smiled.
Before Pyrrha could say anything else, a few knocks could be heard coming from her side. "Oh, That must be Nora! She and Neon are taking me clothes shopping today, they don't think anything from my current wardrobe is date-ready."
Weiss chuckled. "Well some of it could be considered a tad bland... much like your underwear."
"Hey!" Pyrrha exclaimed. "I told you my underwear isn't boring!"
"Certainly isn't exciting though." Weiss jested. "Don't forget my offer to buy you lingerie is still on the table."
"I will... consider it." Pyrrha hesitantly answered. "Anyways, I should go now. It was nice talking to you, enjoy your date!"
"Thank you Pyrrha, have a good shopping trip." Weiss hummed.
"Bye Pyrrha!" Ruby added before the heiress hung up and put away her scroll. "So what now?"
"Would you like to go get popcorn and find our seats?" Weiss inquired.
"Yes please!" Ruby burst. "I've been craving theatre popcorn since yesterday!"
"Then let's go." The heiress smiled as the pair stood and headed back to the theatre.
As expected, Ruby bought a large popcorn - covered in butter - and paired with the must sugary drink available - a raspberry slushie. Weiss on the other hand chose a small popcorn with a bottle of water. The crimsonette offered to share her popcorn if Weiss finished hers, but the ivory-haired girl insisted it was unlikely that she would. Once the two had their refreshments, they went to find their seats. Since it was still relatively early in the afternoon, the auditorium was fairly empty, so they had their choice of seats. Ruby attempted to give Weiss the choice of where to sit, she assured her friend she did not care where they sat. Eventually, they settled on the back, Ruby said it had the best view. As they sat down, Weiss could only imagine what they could do back there...
No, bad Weiss. You're in public. Keep your thoughts at least relatively appropriate. The heiress told herself.
Overall, the movie was fairly generic for a romantic comedy, and a bit boring at times... which would explain why the theatre stayed moderately empty. Even though the relatively interesting characters were somewhat held down by the run of the mill story set out of them, it still put Weiss in that romance-y mood. Turning to face Ruby, she found a pair of silver eyes staring at her.
"Ruby? Are you ok?" Weiss wondered.
Ruby's mouth opened slightly, as if bordering on words, before closing. Instead she licked her lips, and swallowed. "I'd really like to kiss you Weiss." She admitted, somewhat guiltily. Weiss could only grin, her cheeks warming as her heart beat fondly for her newfound partner.
"I'd really like that too." Weiss whispered, leaning over to meet Ruby in a small, gentle kiss... and another, and another, their lips barely separating. It was intoxicating. They were in public, in a dark theatre, someone could see them! Anyone could see them, making out passionately, shamelessly... she shuddered, pressing firmer against the pleasurable sensations, arms wrapping around one another. It was slightly awkward considering their position, but that was far from Weiss' mind, lost in a haze of warmth and wetness, in more than one area. In a leap of lust her tongue slipped against Ruby's lips, the girl flinched, only barely, before clumsily responding.
It felt much the same as... no, not here, not now, Ruby, focus on Ruby. This was her day, their day, their first date, their first time making out, with tongue no less. Gods Ruby felt like she was melting beneath her like butter, delicious and creamy, she could have lost herself in the sensations forever, where she not suddenly aware of a tickling sensation on her breast.
"U-Uh!" Weiss gasped.
Ruby's eyes went wide, her fingers withdrawing from the soft mound. "Sorry! Sorry, was that too far? I wasn't sure what to do with my hands and I didn't really think about what you were comfortable with-"
"Shhh..." Weiss pressed a finger across Ruby's lips, the girl obeyed, and Weiss looked around for spectators. It seemed the theatre's lighting had hidden them from view, that or any individuals that may have been spying were no longer doing so. "It's alright Ruby, you just... surprised me."
"Are... are you sure?" The crimsonette stammered, to which Weiss nodded. "Okay... it's just I've never really been able to do any of this before... and it's exciting, like, really exciting... I just got ahead of myself... I'm sorry..."
The heiress smiled, reaching over to gently cup her partner's cheek. "Ruby it's ok... I may not be ready for that sort of thing in public..." Weiss admitted before leaning closer. "But maybe it can be something we do... at home..." She whispered, causing Ruby's eyes to go wide again.
"Um, Can we go home now?" Ruby requested, a blush quickly growing on her face.
Weiss chuckled. "After the movie is finished."
Ruby blinked. "Oh yeah."
Ilia was in heaven.
For the first time since before the whole situation with Weiss, she was able to spend some intimate time with her lover. Well, the personal kind of intimate, not the sexual kind. They were not going to have sex in someone else's apartment! They merely cuddled on the couch, Kali lying back, stroking Ilia's hair as she snuggled into her chest. It was... relieving to say the least. To finally be able to spend time like this after days of keeping each other at arm's length. It made Ilia breathe a heavy sigh into her lover's chest.
"Is something the matter sweetheart?" Kali asked, ceasing the petting.
Steel-blue eyes met gold as Ilia lifted herself off of the older woman. "Do you think... we should tell Ruby and Weiss about us?"
"Do you wish to tell them?" Kali inquired. "Remember, we do this at your pace."
"I want to, I'm just... scared." Ilia admitted.
"Scared that they will judge you?" The older woman guessed.
The brunette sighed. "I know mom supports us, and Winter doesn't really care, but...what if Ruby and Weiss don't approve of us? What if they find our relationship... shameful?"
"Do you find our relationship shameful?" Kali inquired.
"Of course not!" Ilia gasped. "I know I was conflicted about it in the past, but I love you Kali..."
"I love you too." Kali smiled, gently cupping her partner's cheeks. "And though I do not know for certain how they will feel, I have faith that Ruby and Weiss will do their best to accept us, just as they have accepted each other in their new roles."
After a moment of silence Ilia smiled back. "Thank you mistress..."
"You're very welcome my little rainbow." Kali hummed. "We can tell them whenever you feel comfortable with it."
"Okay, that sounds good." Ilia nodded. "And... speaking of them, or I guess Weiss in particular, can I ask you something?"
"Of course dear."
"So... you remember I showed you those pictures I used to take of myself?" Ilia asked. "The uh... sexy ones..."
"Mhm?"
"When I was on my walk with Weiss, I uh... kinda offered to send her some..." The brunette continued.
"Oh? Was it due to the fact that she allowed Blake to send you so many of her? Kali inquired.
Ilia nodded. "As you know I haven't gotten to indulge in that fantasy in quite a while... and I like Weiss, and she obviously trusts me enough to have pictures of her sent to me, So I thought I'd mention it to her." Kali smirked, raising a brow in response. "Anyways, what I wanted to ask is if you would be ok with me sending some of those images to Weiss..."
Kali's smirk turned to a smile. "I think that would be fine. In fact, if you so desire, I could help you take some new ones..." She purred, causing Ilia to tint pink.
"I... um, really?" The brunette stammered. "Are you sure you're comfortable with it?"
The older woman did not answer immediately, when she did it was in a far less chipper tone. "I'm not going to pretend that I am completely on board with you sending those kinds of pictures to a... younger woman, but at the same time I do not want to deny you this." Gently taking Ilia's hands in her own, Kali smiled. "I promised that I would support you in any way you needed me to, helping you indulge in your fantasies is part of that."
"Kali... Are you sure?" Ilia mumbled, to which her lover nodded. "Thank you..." She sniffled.
Kali gave no response, simply pulling the younger Faunus into a tender hug before planting a kiss upon her cheek. The pair would have stayed there for much longer, but Kali's scroll rang from the coffee table. Picking up the device, she found a text from Weiss.
"Looks like the girls are ready to be picked up." Kali informed. Ilia sighed in response.
"Nnnngh five more minutes."
The drive home was spent in relative peace, Weiss cuddled into Ruby's side as they basked in one anothers warmth. As they arrived at the apartment, instead of pulling into the visitor parking lot, she drove up to the front entrance.
"What are we doing here?" Ruby asked, prompting Weiss to lift herself off of her partner.
"Well I thought you two might want a little extra time alone together, so I'm dropping you off here." Kali explained with a smile.
"Oh, uh, thanks!" Ruby chirped.
"Thank you Kali." Weiss added as Ruby opened the car door and led her out by the hand.
After the heiress closed the car door, Ilia turned to her partner. "Think we might need to clean the seat?"
Kali chuckled. "Oh hush you."
Weiss loved the fact that Ruby had not let go of her hand since leaving the theatre. With their hands still linked, the pair entered the building, making sure to say hi to Klein as they made their way to the elevators. After entering the Schnee's apartment and removing their shoes, Ruby gazed around the room, as if she was expecting something else to be there.
"What's wrong Ruby?" Weiss inquired.
"Nothing, I was just thinking, wouldn't Winter be home by now?" Ruby wondered, continuing to look around.
Weiss shook her head. "Her work load is rather heavy, so unfortunately that results in a lot of early mornings and late nights." She explained. "But on the plus side..." She started before moving closer to her partner. "We could have a nice long shower together..."
Hearing Ruby audibly swallow was adorable.
"Like right now or-" Ruby began.
"Would you like to do that now?" Weiss asked, to which Ruby nervously nodded. "Then let's go." She smiled, leading her partner to the bathroom.
In truth, the following minutes were somewhat a blur to Weiss, there was a distinctly different feel to the situation, as if every moment were charged with an energy, thrumming between them, running through their linked hands. She lamented letting go, even if it was to undress. Her hands trembled as she removed her dress. One by one her clothing dropped to the floor, dull thumps from behind sending her heart into overdrive. Weiss could still feel Ruby's wandering hand on her clothed breast, warm, yet to her skin they might well have been red hot. Thrilling, frightening... arousing. If she was not a deviant before, she certainly was now, balling up her underwear in the hopes Ruby would not see their sodden state... An image popped into her head, a fantasy of Ruby, confident and controlling, a hungry grin as she tore the garment from her body, using it to gag her before-
"Weiss? Are you okay?"
Ruby's gentle voice grounded Weiss, as much as it warmed her heart. She turned, dropping the bundle as she did so. Bare of clothing, Ruby never ceased to take Weiss' breath away, pale, flawless skin, shapely hips, full breasts, pushed together slightly by Ruby's arms, crossed awkwardly across her stomach as she gazed at her in concern. Weiss offered a smile. "Just...lost in thought."
Ruby quirked her head. "About what?"
"You... touching me." Weiss confessed, feeling her cheeks warm, Ruby's equally blooming. "I meant it you know, I didn't mind."
"Really?" Ruby flushed even deeper as Weiss took a step closer, taking her hands into her own.
"Really... you were gentle, and warm, and I want you to know I am okay with being touched." Pulling her partner closer, Weiss placed Ruby's hands on her hips, stroking them lovingly before cupping her cheeks. "It means the world to me that you care so much... I'm sorry I never recognized it before, but you have always cared for me, and it has always been appreciated."
"Even though I was kind of annoying?"
"Everything was kind of annoying Ruby, at first..." Weiss explained. "I had entered a new environment, I had bad habits to break... you helped more than you know, you all did... even Blake." Ruby's fingers tightened a portion at the mention, but Weiss pressed onward. "But now I can help you, if only in this... indulgent manner." She grinned, suppressing a shudder as Ruby's hands pulled her inward, till their chests were barely an inch apart.
"Can I kiss you?" Ruby whispered.
Weiss nodded, leaning inward. "You can do more than that." She grinned, and Ruby paused, blinking. Weiss wrapped her arms around her neck, pressing them fully together. "Don't be shy."
As their lips made contact, Ruby's hands began to inch, slowly backward. Weiss shuddered as they found her rear, inquisitive fingers gently squeezing and kneading the flesh. The heiress resisted the urge to giggle, it was more than a tiny bit ticklish, arousing as it was. Ruby seemed to be losing herself to the feelings, her kisses growing slower and sloppier... Weiss found she liked sloppy.
"Ruby, there's a bit more to me than my rear." Weiss groaned, Ruby's mouth moving to her cheek for a final wet smooch as she turned her head.
"But it's so soft..." Ruby shuddered, hiding her face in her partner's shoulder. "I'm sorry, this is just..."
"Take your time Ruby, I'm not going anywhere." Weiss smiled.
"I just love... feeling... can I try something kinda...crazy?" Ruby wondered.
Weiss nodded. "I trust you Ruby."
With another shaky breath, Ruby pulled away, hands returning to her hips for the moment as she caught her breath. It was both adorable, and incredibly touching how nervous Ruby was. She could do anything she wanted, and Weiss would allow it, there was nothing Ruby was capable of doing that could phase her... or so she thought. The crimsonette leaned down, staring at Weiss' small breasts, breath hot upon their skin. Finally coming to a decision, she planted a kiss upon Weiss' left nipple.
She was wrong, such a simple act very much phased Weiss. Especially as Ruby seemed to gain some confidence, another kiss joined the first, longer, less timid, a third upon the underside of the small mound before Ruby finally seemed to crumple to her knees, hugging herself against Weiss' stomach, arms wrapping around her legs for security.
"Are you okay?" Weiss asked, kneeling down to meet Ruby's gaze.
Ruby slowly nodded. "Y-Yeah... just... woah."
"Are you sure you want to shower together right now?" The heiress wondered.
Ruby thought for a moment. "Um... if it's ok with you... I'd like to go lie down..."
"Of course it's ok Ruby." Weiss smiled. "I think I could use a nap as well."
Relax. It's just a date.
Winter could not believe she had to tell herself that.
Throughout the entire day, her mind was flooded with thoughts of Sienna. Those alluring eyes... that devilish smile... her near perfect body... Wait a second. Was Winter developing... an attraction to that woman? No, no of course not. She was just using her gorgeous looks to get under her skin... That had to be it.
Shaking the thoughts from her head, Winter turned her attention back to the bed full of clothes... from which she was trying to find something to wear. She sighed. Last time was so much easier! The outfit she wore for the previous date was just a spontaneous choice, with little thought or consideration in mind. It was not even picked out for the date. Now there were dozens of possibilities to choose from... with not a lot of time to spare. So Winter sifted through the various articles of clothing, attempting to find something acceptable.
Short-sleeved shirt and jeans... too casual. Dress... way too formal, and Winter was not one to show off her legs. Tank top with a cardigan and jeans... could work, but she wore that on the last date. Crop top and- wait, crop top? Where the hell did she get that? Winter shook her head - a problem for another day. As she continued to search through the pile of clothes, two things caught her eye - a white short-sleeved button up and a pair of baby blue capri pants. Not too casual, not too formal... it was good enough. She just hoped Sienna would liked it.
Thankfully after choosing an outfit, getting ready was not much of an issue. In order to avoid a similar situation, Winter elected to keep her hair as it was. As for makeup, it was rare that she wore any, usually preferring to go "au naturel", but this was a special occasion... At least relatively special, Winter did not exactly go out on dates that often. After a little thought, she decided on a little eye shadow and some simple lip gloss. Nothing crazy, just enough to make her feel like it made a difference. Once Winter was ready, the only thing left for her to do was wait until Sienna arrived, which thankfully she did not have to do for long.
"Winter!" Kali called from the living area. "I think your date is here!"
The ivory-haired woman could not help but chuckle to herself. She sounds like she should be on a sitcom right now.
After grabbing her scarf from her bed, Winter exited her room. What greeted her in the front hall was nothing short of jaw-dropping. Standing at the door talking to Kali was Sienna, and she looked amazing... as much as Winter would deny it if she was asked. Though dressed in the sleeveless red and black kimono she wore the day they met - the same one she was wearing earlier - she seemed... different. Her golden eyes were decorated with black eyeliner wings, and her soft lips with chocolate brown lipstick. Upon spotting Winter, those lips curled into a smile.
"Well hello beautiful." The dark-skinned woman purred.
"Good evening Sienna." Winter greeted, attempting to keep her expression neutral.
"Ready to go?" Sienna inquired.
"As I'll ever be." Winter flatly answered.
Sienna held out her hand. "Shall we?" To which the younger woman rolled her eyes.
"Nice try." Winter deadpanned. "No uneven ground here."
Sienna grinned, keeping her hand up. "I know."
Wait, if she was not teasing her, then why did she want to hold hands... oh. Winter felt her face heat up at the thought. "I... suppose that would be fine." She managed.
"Wonderful." Sienna hummed, taking a step closer to the the ivory-haired woman before interlocking their fingers.
Once again, having Sienna's fingers interlocked with hers felt... safe. The warmth was reassuring. Thankfully Winter was able to fight back a smile. Looks like she would not be needing her cane. She turned to Kali. "Tell the girls I will be back later." She began before looking back at the other Faunus. "But not too much later, I still have work tomorrow."
"I will!" Kali answered with a smile.
"Yes ma'am." Sienna purred.
Winter sighed. "Then let's go."
So the pair left the apartment, heading down the elevator and out of the building to Sienna's car. Like before, Sienna insisted on opening the passenger door for Winter, closing it before entering the car herself. There were several points during the car ride where she asked the Faunus where she was taking her, and each time the she was told it was a surprise. That left her with only one option - to sit and wait until they arrived.
The car ride was not terribly long, only taking about fifteen minutes. As the car pulled into a rather large parking lot, Sienna pointed out their destination.
"Here we are." The older woman informed as she pulled into a parking spot and turned off the car.
What greeted Winter was a sizable building with a bright purple neon sign above the entrace.
Panthera
"Sienna... what is this place?" Winter inquired.
"Let's call it... a gentleladies club." Sienna answered with a slight grin.
Winter narrowed her eyes at the Faunus. "You did not take me to a strip club."
"Stripping is entirely voluntary dear Winter, and frowned upon in public spaces." Sienna explained.
"Alright, if it's not a strip club, what is it?" Winter questioned.
"A place where those who enter can be themselves, without judgement." Sienna replied before the exiting the car. Walking around the vehicle, she opened Winter's door for her with a genuine smile - rather than her usual sly grin - and held out her hand. "Come, let me show you."
After briefly hesitating, Winter took the older woman's hand. "Very well."
Upon closer inspection, Winter noticed there was a bouncer at the front entrance, at least that was what she thought he was. The man certainly looked the part. Tall and muscular, his black suit hugged his form almost like a second skin. It was... intimidating to say the least, and that was before she saw the horns atop his head. As the pair approached him, Winter expected them to be stopped, but upon seeing Sienna, the man stepped aside.
"Good evening Miss Khan." He greeted with a nod before opening the door.
"And a good evening to you too Julius." Sienna smiled as the two women entered the club.
The first thing Winter noticed was how dark the main room was, in spite of all the neon and strobe lighting of the dance floor in front of them. It also carried a rather musky scent... somewhat reminiscent of Sienna's car. Another thing she noticed was the majority of the club's patrons were Faunus, from the dancers on the floor to the bartenders in the back. She could also see there was also an upper floor, but that was about it.
"Am I to assume you're a frequenter here? Winter attempted to ask over the volume of the music.
"You could say that." Sienna smirked.
Winter scoffed. "What are you VIP or something?"
"Close." Sienna answered, prompting Winter to raise a brow. "I own this club." She clarified, earning her a surprised look from the younger woman.
"I see, an... interesting line of work." Winter observed.
"Oh you have no idea." Sienna chuckled. "Now, come. I have the slightest feeling you're not into club dancing." She added before leading Winter around the dance floor to a staircase near the back of the main area, guarded by what seemed to be another bouncer. Notably smaller than the man stationed outside, she wore a similar black suit - presumably a dress code - and had a clipboard in her hand.
Must be the VIP area, or something like that. Winter thought as she watched the bouncer check her clipboard before allowing a couple to enter the upstairs area.
As the bouncer spotted the pair, she offered a smile. "Good evening Miss Khan! Is this a new guest with you this evening?"
"Indeed it is Claudia." Sienna answered as she turned to smirk at Winter. "This is my date, Winter Schnee, and she will be joining me in the private lounge."
"Oh... very well." Claudia acknowledged, blinking in surprise. Her expression notably less cheerful as she jotted something down on her clipboard.. "Enjoy your evening Miss... Schnee."
"Thank you very much." Winter nodded politely as the bouncer stepped aside. Sienna wrapped her arm about her waist, supporting her as they climbed the stairs. Once they reached the top, Sienna opened the door in front of them and gestured for her to enter first. What greeted her on the other side was a rather fancy area. Black tile floor, various purple leather chairs surrounding glass coffee tables on one side of the area, a circular bar in the center, and several curtained-off rooms on the other side. Taking a closer look Winter was able to see a couple of them were open, each containing a large futon couch with assorted pillows. It made her wonder what sort of purpose those rooms served. Before she could think any more about it, Sienna led her around a corner to another area.
"Wow." Winter marveled.
"Welcome to my private lounge." Sienna purred.
Certainly fitting for its name, it was an elevated rounded seating area in the corner of the room. The single couch stretched around the wall, surrounding an elegant glass table, a disco ball hanging above it... how tacky.
"Come." The older woman smiled, leading Winter up the stairs before finding a seat on the soft leather couch.
"Is there anywhere you would like me to sit?" Winter asked. Sienna just tapped her thighs, causing her to turn away to hide her blush... and her smile. There was part of Winter that wanted to take her up on the offer, but the rest of her was too dignified to sit on someone else's lap. Taking a quick breath, she shifted her gaze back to the other woman with a hopefully neutral look on her face. "I'll pass." Winter stated as she sat down next to Sienna.
After ordering drinks - very hesitantly on Winter's part - Sienna turned to the younger woman. "So? How do you like my club darling?" She inquired, draping her arms around the top of the couch.
"It's... interesting to say the least..." Winter answered. "If I may, what are those rooms... used for?" She asked, gesturing to the curtained-off areas.
"Many couples enjoy the extra level of privacy. Even here, there are those who can't escape wandering gazes." Sienna explained. "Plus, there are things that can be done in there that would be frowned upon out here." She smirked.
"Are you telling me people are having... sex in there?" Winter questioned, lowering her voice as she spoke.
"Potentially." Sienna shrugged, causing the younger woman to stiffen in her seat. "Or they could just be closed for cleaning."
"Do you not have other more private places people can do that sort of thing?"
"Well we do have special rooms on both floors, but they are reserved for specific purposes." Sienna informed.
Winter was almost afraid to ask. "What... sort of purposes?"
"Mostly scheduled sessions, lessons, and playing." Sienna replied.
Winter raised a brow. "Playing?"
"It's essentially role play, involving the participants playing their roles." Sienna described. "For instance, if you couldn't already tell, I am a domme, so if I were to use that role in an intimate setting, it would be considered playing."
"If it's alright, how did you get into all of this?" The ivory-haired woman asked.
"Of course it's alright Winter." Sienna chuckled. "Years ago, back when Kali and I were still together we had decided to experiment, find new ways to spice up the bedroom. Of course we had already heard of BDSM and began delving into it, while intriguing on the surface it was deceptively complex in practice, so we searched for someone who could help us learn, and it just so happened there was a place in Menagerie that held classes. So we decided to give them a shot. We studied together, practiced even more... it was one of the happiest times of my life." She sighed, offering a sad smile to the younger woman. "I'm sorry, talking about that time makes me nostalgic."
Winter blinked. Since the moment she met this woman, Sienna had been nothing but confident, but now... she could see regret on her face. "I'm... sorry, I didn't mean to bring up any unpleasant memories..."
"It was hardly unpleasant. I mourn my mistakes Winter, and cherish everything else." Sienna insisted.
"Is that what motivated you to open a club like this?" Winter inquired.
"Well, after the years of social activism, I wanted something peaceful, a place where not only I could indulge in the fantasy, but anyone that desired to could." Sienna explained. "Call it a... safe haven, somewhere where people can just be themselves, free from judgement.
"That is very commendable Sienna." Winter praised. "Even though BDSM isn't an interest of mine, this place is... incredible."
Before she could say anymore, movement drew Winter's attention to one of the nooks. The thick curtains that normally hid its occupants were partially pulled aside, long ebony legs backing out, followed by their owner, bare but for a slightly oversized button up. As the girl backed out entirely, a head of vibrant green hair was revealed, pale blonde attached to her lips briefly before they separated... Wait... green?
As the girl approached the bar to order drinks, Winter was able to catch a glimpse of her face, and her suspicion was confirmed. "Emerald?" She mumbled.
"Oh? Do you know her?" Sienna asked.
Winter nodded. "She's my boss' assistant." The curtains behind Emerald parted slightly, a woman's head peaking out to call to Emerald. Wait a second. Pale blonde hair... bright green eyes... "Oh my gods..."
"Hm?"
"That's my boss..." Winter managed as Emerald lightly padded over to Glynda, telling her something before meeting her in a loving kiss.
"Gorgeous aren't they?" Sienna coaxed.
"They..." Winter hesitated. "I didn't know."
"I imagine it must be rather... surprising to learn your boss is dating her assistant." Sienna guessed.
"I just... how did it happen?" Winter questioned. "When Emerald came to work for her she was there as part of a rehab program..."
The older woman smiled. "As much as I would love to gush about them all night, it is not my place to say. As you could imagine, much like Kali and Ilia, they are fairly private in regards to their relationship. The world judges enough don't you agree?"
Winter sighed. "Entirely."
"But despite that, they have been good for one another." Sienna assured. "Poor Glynda was so stressed once upon a time, which was wonderful for the masochists in her care, but...it took quite the toll on her mentally."
Winter blinked. "Wait... masochists in her care?"
"Glynda is an instructor here, one of my first, and the most experienced by far." Sienna explained.
"An... instructor?" Winter asked.
"A teacher, and authority figure. She helps organize workshops and classes, among other things." Sienna informed.
"Are you saying my boss is a BDSM instructor here?" Winter questioned.
"I am saying your boss is a valued employee, who takes pleasure in seeing the world tremble before her." Sienna grinned teasingly.
Winter grimaced. "Well, that is an image I did not need in my head."
"You'll appreciate it later." The older woman smirked.
Winter quirked a brow. "Excuse me?"
"All bundled up in your sheets, alone, mind filled with all manner of lewd imagery-" Sienna started.
"I don't do that." Winter interjected.
"That does not seem healthy Winter." Sienna commented.
"It would dirty my sheets." The ivory-haired woman declared.
"The shower then?" Sienna wondered.
"I prefer short showers, it would waste water." Winter answered.
Sienna knit her eyebrows. "Winter... when was the last time you had an orgasm?"
Winter blinked. "Are... you serious?" The other woman nodded. "Then... whenever my last date was, a month or two ago."
"Oh dear gods Winter." Sienna sighed, reaching to pick up her glass, taking a long draw from it. "Okay, I'm setting you some homework."
Winter snorted. "Homework? What is this high school?"
"No, if it were high school we'd skip all this dating nonsense and jump right into bed." Sienna chuckled. "But we're adults, and you are a pent up one at that."
"Alright, then what exactly do you want me to do?" Winter inquired.
"I want you to pleasure yourself, once a night, until next we meet." Sienna answered.
Winter could feel her face begin to heat up. "But... I... there are others in my apartment..."
"Are you particularly loud?" Sienna wondered.
Winter averted her gaze to attempt to hide her still growing blush. "That is... none of your concern..."
"Winter... I understand you may be self conscious about this subject, but this is your sexual health we are discussing, I take this seriously. I take you seriously." The Faunus stressed.
"So you want me to pleasure myself in an apartment full of guests?" Winter questioned.
"I want you to tend to your needs in the privacy of your own bedroom, or the shower if you are so worried for your sheets." The Faunus specified.
Winter sighed. "You're not going to let this go are you?"
"Not so long as I care for you."
Winter blinked. "You... care for me?"
Sienna nodded. "I do Winter, I truly do."
The younger woman hesitated. Sienna... cared for her? No... no, it could not be that simple. There had to be something else. "If I may, what am I to you? Like Kali and Ilia, or Glynda and Emerald? Or is this just some... fetish driven fling, because I'm human, because I'm a Schnee?"
Sienna smiled, chuckling to herself, but regaled Winter with a genuine gaze. "I see you as a beautiful woman Winter, a beautiful woman who smiles far too little, but when you do smile, I wish I could paint a picture, and frame it for the world to see."
Winter blinked, Sienna had to supress a giggle at the look on her face, cheeks flaring, lips parted in a silent gasp.
It served only to make her even more stunning, the harsh lines that normally defined her face faded, the ever present scowl, fatigue and disdain for existence itself vanished, showing soft curves and gentle eyes, brilliant, blue, closing the distance, the harsh scent of lavender perfume filling Sienna's senses as their lips finally met. For the first time in years, Sienna found herself well and truly lost in the moment. Winter's lips were so soft, shaky, firm, and all too brief, the younger woman pulling away with a shaky exhale, and unfocused eyes.
She had kissed her, Winter had kissed her, first, and without a nudge of pressure from Sienna herself. All she could do was smile vacantly, resisting an incredible urge to burst into cheer.
Meanwhile Winter was handling things... internally. Her entire body felt afire with a mixture of excitement, fear and shock, thrumming beneath her skin like unstable energy, leaving her shaking. She had to direct it somewhere, elsewhere, away from the beautiful creature beaming at her, lest she lose control again, stupid, brash, why did she do that? It was too soon! It was not even their second date, the first one did not count, it was just... okay it was their second date, no sense trying to discredit it. Sienna had been lovely and considerate, and she had kissed her, she had not kissed anyone in... she tried not to think about it, instead choosing to snatch up her glass and down the last of its contents, before cradling it in her lap, staring up at the disco ball hung above their table. Tacky, awful, tasteless, the perfect distraction.
"Are you alright?" Came Sienna's voice, uncharacteristically gentle.
Winter gave a small hum in acknowledgement, but did not look over, too risky, too beautiful, she needed to clear her mind. "I think I overstepped my own bounds." She mumbled.
"Why do you say that?" Sienna wondered.
Winter sighed. "This wasn't how I imagined this date going."
Sienna raised a brow. "Oh?"
"I wanted to be calm and collected, but... you can see how well that worked. Ever since our first date, you've been on my mind constantly, and when you sent me those pictures earlier, they... got to me, as much as I hate to admit it." Winter confessed. "I apologize if I went too far."
The older woman smiled. "Nonsense Winter. I'm actually relieved you made the first move, I don't think I would have been able to resist doing it for much longer."
Winter blinked. "You... wanted to kiss me?"
"Since the moment we met." Sienna purred.
Okay, that was it. Winter needed to get out of there before she did anything else crazy. But don't make it sound urgent. "Um, where's the restroom?"
Sienna looked a little disheartened. "Just go through the door that leads to the private rooms, second door on the right." Winter slowly raised from the couch to leave before she continued. "Though while you're in there, you may want to clean my lipstick off of you, wouldn't want your dear sister seeing that." She added with a smirk.
The Faunus could not help but laugh at how hard Winter blushed.
After arriving at Winter's apartment, Sienna bid her farewell. The older woman decided against ending the date with another kiss on the cheek, lest she get more lipstick on Winter. So instead she settled on a simple hug.
A hug that Winter did not want to let go of.
Sienna was so warm... and she smelled so nice... like the incense from her car... and Winter could not even begin to describe how good her body felt against her own. Her arms around her waist, her soft hair, and not to mention her breasts... Okay time to let go now Winter. She told herself before releasing the other woman.
"Have a good night Winter." Sienna hummed. "Don't forget to take care of your homework." She ended with a wink.
Winter sighed. "I'll think about it. You have yourself a good night as well."
As she entered the apartment, Winter noticed how quiet it was. Odd. It was not that late, she thought she would hear at least the television. Removing her shoes and limping further into the apartment, Winter noticed a single lamp on in the living area, Kali sitting in the arm chair beneath it, reading something on her scroll. Upon noticing her, the older woman put a finger up to her lips, gesturing to the sleeping form of Ilia on one of the couches before raising from the chair to meet Winter in the front hall.
"Are Weiss and Ruby sleeping as well?" Winter whispered.
Kali nodded. "How was the date?" She asked, keeping her voice quiet.
"It was... interesting to say the least." Winter answered. "She took me to her... gentleladies club, I saw my boss with her assistant there... I kissed Sienna..." The look on Kali's face told her she should have omitted that last part.
"You kissed Sienna?" Kali quietly gasped, to which the younger woman nodded. "Can't say that was something I expected, especially so soon."
"It was... an irrational act on my part." Winter admitted.
Kali raised a brow. "Why do you say that?
"We were talking, normally, things were going well and... then she said something that just... made me feel... overwhelmed and..." Winter sighed. "I've never done that before."
"Do you regret your actions?" Kali inquired.
"No! No of course not I just feel like I could have... have gone about it better." Winter mumbled.
"How would you have liked it to have gone?" Kali wondered.
Winter thought for a moment. "I... I suppose I would have like to be calmer, more composed, enough to express myself, how I felt, before asking to kiss her, instead of throwing myself at her like a... hormonal teenager."
Kali let out a soft chuckle. "I can tell you for a fact that kissing that woman never goes how you expect it to."
Winter quirked a brow. "Oh? Do elaborate."
"Well, during our first date, I had... made a plan for our first kiss, or at least I had given myself an expectation on how it was going to go, which as you could imagine, was a bad idea with Sienna." Kali explained. "I had this cute, perfect idea of cuddling on the couch, my head on her shoulder, I'd gaze into those lovely yellow eyes as she caressed my cheek, leaning down for our first kiss. Instead she ended up on top of me, and we made out for twenty minutes, with heavy petting. I'm honestly surprised we didn't have sex that night."
"Well, I can't say we made out, it was practically a peck." Winter commented.
"Oh really? And how long did this peck last?" Kali asked, a slight smirk on her face.
"Barely a couple seconds." Winter answered
"And yet it felt like an eternity hmm?"
Winter hesitated. "It did."
"Love is a blissful thing Winter." Kali smiled.
"It's not... love... just a... minor attraction..." Winter mumbled.
"Love is but a flower awaiting its bloom Winter, attraction is the sunlight." Kali hummed.
"I'm going to go take a quick shower now." The ivory-haired woman changed the subject. "Have a good night Kali."
"Goodnight Winter." Kali nodded before Winter slowly made her way down the hallway.
Once the bathroom door was closed, Winter sighed. Love... there was no way she could ever love Sienna... right? Sure she was physically attracted to her... and maybe a bit emotionally... but it was not love...
Shaking the thoughts away, Winter turned the shower on before slowly beginning to undress. Her button-up and bra were simple enough, but her bottoms were trickier... as usual. Eventually she was able to get them off, neatly folding her garments and placing them on the granite counter top. Just a quick shower, nothing else. Winter told herself before stepping into the glass box.
The moment Winter closed the shower door, everything felt... peaceful. The hot water cascaded down her back, over her shoulders, past her breasts and down the rest of her body.
Now that she thought of it, the shower was one of the few places she could well and truly relax, if only for a short while. Her aches and pains, her worries and fears all seemed to fade away in a pleasant fuzzy numbness. The alcohol had done well in its job, her leg had not notably flared that day, the sharp aches would never truly stop, walking would never feel natural again. But today at least the pain seemed to take a back seat. She had Sienna to thank for that. Even without the alcohol her presence... was soothing, if only in certain ways. The rest of her was... unsettled, in a positive way, mostly. She felt shame for her loss of control, but the act of kissing Sienna made for much more... vivid sensations. She had never initiated a kiss before, she had never kissed a woman before. She had never kissed a Faunus before.
Winter wanted more. And shuddered at the thought, Sienna was beautiful, alluring, enticing, and it scared her. Sienna made her feel like a different person, with different, deeper wants and needs, desires that she truly was not ready to handle, or at least believed as much. She gave Sienna a simple kiss. Her mind screamed at her to jump the woman, straddle her lap, press their bodies together and lose herself in the warmth, the wetness, the hands roaming her form, because Sienna would reciprocate, of course she would, she was infatuated with Winter, a simple kiss had left her speechless. After all the flirting, the gift and the touching words, it was impossible to deny the depths of Sienna's attraction.
And Winter wanted it. She wanted all of it. Like water to the parched, she craved this feeling, this sensation, this infantile form of love, she wanted to bathe and coat herself in its embrace until the world saw naught but its pigment, and Winter Schnee ceased to be the heartless Ice Queen Qrow so smugly referred to her as. She would show him the error of his ways... eventually... one step at a time... gods she needed to calm down. She wished Sienna were here, she wished she had the confidence to take that initiative, a kiss was one thing, asking Sienna over proper? It was simply too soon, too frightening, Sienna would make her do something foolish, lose control again, with her honeyed words and gorgeous yellow eyes, and chocolate coated lips... what she would not give to have those lips on hers once more... right now.
Winter shivered, bracing herself against the shower wall, the cold tiles doing little to quell the heat flaring within her. Sienna here, now would be... an experience... she wondered how it would look, her flawless brown skin against her own pale white, striped arms wrapping about her waist, tracing circles, teasing, that damnable smile at her ear, whispering eroticisms... but that was her imagination speaking.
All Winter had was her hand.
And so she made do.
Author's Note: Well that was a long chapter, important announcement time!
So, I've been writing Aftercare pretty much everyday since posting the first chapter, and as much as I want to keep writing it, I'm getting a little burned out. There are 2 other fics (both RWBY) that I want to do and am really excited to get to them, so for the next little while Aftercare will be on hiatus.
Now this next fic has been in the works for quite some time, and though it was the last one I thought of, we definitely have the most ideas for it and are the most excited to write.
We call it One Last Chance, and as the name suggests, it's going to touch on some pretty heavy topics. So stay tuned for that, I'm hoping we can get the first chapter out within the next couple weeks, but don't quote me on that.
Anyways, thank you so much for reading, and as always, your feedback fuels us!