"Quiet." Ozpin's voice echoed throughout the cathedral like room the students gathered in silencing everyone almost instantly. "Thank you, as you all know, soon we'll be on break, which you already are aware of. What you aren't aware or however, is that if you do not wish to return home for the break you may remain here at Beacon."
The students talked amongst themselves obviously excited. Ozpin slammed his cane down once to get everyone's attention making the room quiet once more. "For those of you who will be staying with us I have good news; the curfew will be extended as well as the cafeteria hours. There will be no classes but you are still welcome use our fine training rooms. That is all, thank you for your time."
Blake liked how forward Ozpin was with his speeches, and she liked the idea of staying for the break, she wasn't ready to go back yet. Not yet. "You are dismissed." Ozpin stated before walking away from the microphone that was set up for the announcement.
Team RWBY and JNPR were gathered in the cafeteria along with the rest of the hungry students. "I can't wait to get home to show dad how much i've learned! Plus all the snow!" The leader of Team RWBY excitedly jabbered, hardly able to contain her excitement. "You guys are all going home, right?" she asked the rest of the table. Everyone except Yang and Pyrrha mumbled in disagreement.
"What, why, home is the best place to be for down time!" Ruby exclaimed shocked by the fact that almost all of them were staying at Beacon.
"Well, " Weiss started to explain her situation, "I would rather be here. I would much rather hone my skill than waste my time." Ruby looked to the others for their excuses.
"What about you Jaune, I thought your family would want you home." Jaune nodded.
"Yeah, they do, I would just rather be here." He smiled and tapped Blake's foot, silently informing her that she was the real reason he's staying.
Ruby looked to Nora and Ren."What about you two?"
Nora was silent and stoic but Ren covered for the both of them with a small lie. "We would, but things are hectic at home." The two of them silently grabbed each others hands tightly.
Ruby looked at Blake who answered before her leader could ask. "I would rather not." Yang looked at her with a knowing smile that Blake just brushed off keeping her composure.
Jaune's mind was racing as he laid in his bed with a notepad. This was the perfect chance for a second date. But what? Theatre….no, shopping….no, hunting….no. Oh gods, he had no idea what to do. Wait, Ren was staying, he could help. He has to find Ren. He would know what to do…..hopefully.
Jaune went to the library to look for his teammate but instead found someone he assumed would be better: Sun and Neptune.
"Guys, I need help! I'm freaking out!"
Sun jumped a bit startled by Jaune. "Whoa! Easy there, what is going on?"
"Ican'tthinkofanythingtodoforadate, I don't kn-" Jaune was cut off by Neptune slapping him across the face.
"Get it together, bro!" He slapped him again. "What's happening?!"
Sun pulled Neptune away. "Ok, calm down buddy, what's up?"
Jaune rubbed his cheek and explained a few details to Sun, not revealing too much. "I want to use the break as an opportunity for a second date with my girlfriend, but I don't know what to do!"
Neptune and Sun stood there dazed at what he said before smiling.
"You have a girlfriend? Good for you." Neptune patted his shoulder proudly. "Now, if you want my advice, take her out to a movie and romantic dinner, chicks love that stuff!"
"No no no," Sun interjected, "take her dancing, go out for a night or the town." He suggested calmly.
Jaune shook his head. "She uh, isn't into that kind of stuff." The two Jaune came to for help thought hard trying to come up with the best ideas they could. Nothing. They couldn't help him. Jaune thanked them for trying and went to a secluded area and pulled out his scroll calling his best hope.
"Hi ya, this is Nora!" Jaune sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Nora, put Ren on. I need to talk to him about something important. Very important." Jaune's tone of voice was enough for Nora to know that he was serious. There was a sound of shuffling in Jaune's ear before a brief silence.
"Jaune." Ren said letting him know he was listening.
"Hey, Ren, I want to use this time over the break for another date with B-you know who." He decided it was better not to say who he was dating out loud in case someone was listening. "Any ideas?"
There was a brief silence before Ren finally spoke. "You still have your movies, right?" Jaune gave a reply of confirmation. "Dig up your older ones, a few black and white horrors, anything dated between 1920 and 1970. She'll most likely enjoy classics and oldies. I'll help you work out details later, let her pick the movie though."
Jaune nodded as he spoke, pacing in the hallway. "Thanks, you're a lifesaver!" He quickly hung up and ran to his room.
Pyrrha entered her room, wanting a nap after heavy studying. She opened the door to find Jaune sitting on the floor surrounded by VHS tapes in various piles. She stood there a second, confused and intrigued. He hadn't noticed her yet, he was busy mumbling to himself.
"Jaune, what are you doing?" she asked as she looked over his shoulder at the semi-circle around him.
"Oh! Pyrrha, i'm just digging through my movies. Looking for something to watch this weekend." He explained, although not fully. She read some of the titles before sitting next to him.
"I'm going to head back home for the break tomorrow. I'll try calling you from the C.C.T. around five-ish your time, is that ok?"
Jaune nodded and smiled at her. "Of course! Oh, here these are for you!" He turned and handed her three movies, Xena Princess Warrior, 300, and Clash of the titans (the 1981 version). She looked them over and smiled.
"Thank you Jaune, I'll be sure to watch them while I'm there. I should pack." She stood and made her way to her bed pulling out her suitcase as she began the tedious process.
Jaune had narrowed it down to about ten or so movies. He smiled to himself proud of his selection. He stopped for a second, looking at a movie that had made it into the selections. It was a sloth documentary he bought it a few months back, for Nora, right before the Breach. He reminded himself to give it to her as he put it back in his box of movies, sliding it under his bed.
He stood and looked over at his partner who was packing her things so she would be ready to go tomorrow. Jaune was about to ask if she wanted help, but as he opened his mouth to do so he was cut off by the zip of her suitcase closing.
"I'm gonna miss you, Pyrrha. I'll try to keep up my training while you're gone." She smiled at her leader, pleased with what he had said.
"Don't strain yourself, Jaune, take some time to enjoy the break too. I'm gonna miss you guys."
"We'll all miss you too, I mean, without you, Ren and I will have a tough time handling Nora." They both chuckled, enjoying time while they could before Pyrrha left. She would be gone before the rest of her team was awake, so might as well try and make this moment last.