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Today is Tuesday, October 6th.

I woke up mad today, which never happens. Normally I'm tired, and maybe a little cranky because of it, but today I was mad. It took me forever to fall asleep last night because I was so angry about what Yang said to me, about how Blake was treated back when she looked different, so I only got about five hours of sleep because I had to bake cookies to calm down. So I was mad and tired, which is not a good combination for me.

I couldn't even look at Yang this morning while we were eating breakfast together. I think she knew she messed up because she looked ashamed of herself, and she probably was going to apologize but in my sleep-deprived fury I wouldn't let her talk. She tried to take a cookie but I slapped her hand away. Maybe that was mean of me, but those are Blake's cookies, and Yang especially doesn't get one until she makes up for what she did. Dad stole a couple when he left for work this morning, judging by the crumbs on the plate, but I forgive him. He couldn't have known they were for Blake.

Yang and I walked to school in silence. We left a little late because she was waiting for me to finish wrapping up the cookies, which took a long time because I hate that stupid clingy plastic wrap that never cooperates, so we were kind of rushing along when she finally asked me to slow down. I stopped and glared at her while she apologized for what she said yesterday. She said she was just trying to look out for me, that she didn't want me to get bullied or treated the same way as Blake because I hung out with her. I told her that she didn't need to apologize to me, but that by telling me about that rumor she was only adding to Blake's bullying, so she needed to say she was sorry to Blake. The way she hung her head and promised she would makes me believe that she really is sorry, but I'm withholding my forgiveness for when I hear her say the words to Blake. Well, I'll talk to her and stuff, but she doesn't get any cookies! Yang said that I'm scary when I'm angry.

I didn't feel much happier until I sat down in history and said 'Hi' to Blake. I couldn't help but inspect her, based on what Yang said. I've decided that she'd look really good in glasses. There's no way she wouldn't! It was super embarrassing when she caught me staring at her, and I had to pretend that I was just dozing off because I was so tired. I hid the cookies in my backpack because I was saving them for lunch, and also if the entire class (or even Oobleck!) knew that I had my Very-Special 100%-Awesome Chocolate Chip and Two-Cups-Of-Sugar Still-Warm-From-The-Oven (not really) Best-Ever Trademark Ruby Rose Cookies I'd have to share with the whole class and then there wouldn't be any left to give to Blake! And that would have ruined the whole point of today! To spend time with my super-smart nicest-person gorgeous gal-pal Blake!

I got really nervous because at the end of class Blake asked me if I thought the classroom smelled like cookies! I tried to be extra careful walking between classes so I didn't crush them!

Cardin was messing with Jaune again in English. When Jaune left to go the bathroom before class Cardin turned his backpack inside out and put all his notebooks in the trash. If I had been there you can bet I would've punched Cardin in his fat, stupid face! He's such a childish moron! Jaune just collected his stuff from the trash and sat down, trying to ignore Cardin's dumb, stupid, ugly sneer. After class I told Pyrrha about it and we both told Jaune that he had to stand up for himself, but he said "It's fine, it's not a big deal." I think Pyrrha and I both agree that it is a big deal, but neither of us can fix it for him. Hopefully he gets the courage or confidence to put Cardin where he belongs. Pyrrha especially seemed really upset by it, so I told her that she should try and help Jaune. She agreed, and the way she set her teeth made me really excited for when Cardin finally gets his just desserts.

Yang was still scared of me in Math class, which made me feel kind of bad so I let her have half a cookie. I had to be sneaky so that no one else knew that there were cookies, but if anyone noticed they didn't mention it. I'm still sort of mad at Yang though!

I showed Weiss the video of Zwei I took yesterday and she absolutely lost it. She didn't stop laughing until the teacher had to yell at her to keep quiet so he could take attendance. Her laugh is so adorable, I wish I could hear it more often. She said she really wanted to meet Zwei because she loves dogs! She's looking healthier too, a little warmer in the cheeks and no more bags under her eyes! That's good. She apologized again for not being able to hang out this weekend, but I assured her it was okay and that I'd come up with something for us to do when we actually meet up. We got a lot of homework, so we promised to work on it together tonight.

After class I waited for a little while then made straight for the library. Blake was already there, sitting in the same chair as yesterday, unpacking her lunch. She jumped when I sat next to her, but calmed down when she saw it was me. She asked why I wasn't eating lunch with my friends but I said "I am eating with my friend!" then pulled out the cookies and handed them to her. She must have been really surprised because it took her a few seconds to say "Thank you! This is such a wonderful gift, Ruby!" which made me blush and squirm like crazy and I finally felt happy again after being angry all day when she took the first bite and smiled. She said that she loved how they were gooey on the inside but firm on the outside, and that chocolate chip cookies are her favorite kind! Then she shared with me and I had to be careful to leave some for her! I just really love cookies, especially my own super special ones!

When we were finished, licking melted chocolate off our fingers and brushing crumbs out of our clothes, I asked Blake again why she always ate her lunch alone in the library. Her smile shrank and she said that she liked to be alone when she reads, and that the library was quiet, but I was like "That's what you said yesterday!" so I pressed further and then Blake said that she didn't have any friends to eat with! She said that no one would ever eat with her when she sat in the cafeteria and sometimes people would throw food at her or say mean things about her when they passed by her so she decided to eat in the library where she could read in peace.

After hearing that, I did the only logical thing and leaped to my feet, grabbed Blake by the hand, and pulled her as fast as I could to the cafeteria. Pyrrha, Nora, Ren, and Yang, and probably Blake too, were all really surprised when I showed up and practically forced her into a seat at our usual table. I put her next to Yang and sat on her other side, and said, "Howdy, guys! This is Blake! She's going to be sitting with us from now on!" then I looked straight at Yang and gave her my 'serious' look. Yang understood what I meant, and was the first one to say "Hi!" to Blake.

Then Pyrrha caught on and asked Blake what she was having for lunch and then Nora tried to trade Blake's sandwich for her… I don't know what it was, and then Ren gave Blake his drink because Blake left hers in the library (oops!). Blake seemed really nervous at first, but by the time the bell rang she was laughing at Yang's dumb jokes and Nora's energetic hand-waving. She tugged on my sleeve when I was about to leave and mouthed 'Thank you'. My heart almost exploded.

Now Blake's going to eat with us! And she has friends! Well, she always did (me!), but now she has more and she doesn't have to eat alone in the library AND she doesn't have to worry about anyone bullying her because if they did I'd crush them. But the best part is that she liked my cookies!

There was only one downside of today: I think Yang is getting suspicious. When we were walking home she asked me what I thought of Blake and I told her she's my friend and Yang said "Uh-huh" in that tone of voice she uses when I tell her I absolutely totally 100% did not use up all her shampoo and my hair smells like that because I'm naturally a fragrant person.

I have to relocate the Diary for its own protection.

I almost forgot to take a picture today, but while I was walking Zwei I noticed that our neighbor's roses were almost blooming, so I got a nice shot of the budding petals. Not the most exciting, but I like it. It was hard to get enough light because the days are getting shorter now, but it came out okay. I wonder if Blake likes roses after working in a florist? I can imagine running into thorny flowers a whole bunch would get annoying after a while.

That's all for today! It was a good one. XOXOXO :3

P.S. - Weiss and I just finished our homework. It took us over an hour! I'm so glad she's my friend, or I'd have just given up and watched TV but she kept me on track. She's such a good friend! :)

P.P.S. - Yang was in my room. I think she was looking for the Diary. She'll never find it under my socks, ha ha! :)

P.P.P.S. - Blake texted me just before I went to bed thanking me again! She said no one has ever done something so nice for her before. That makes me really really happy. I'd write more, but knowing that Yang is looking for this means I have to be more careful now.

But there are a lot of things about Blake that make me really happy.