So, I got called a pedo last night because I ship Rosewick. That was an interesting conversation because apparently jacking up Ruby's age is bad story telling... So I contacted a FFN group I'm part of just because I was curious on their thoughts. Apparently that one person is a social justice nut.
I didn't know the age of consent in certain areas were 15 or 16 instead of 17 or 18. Regardless... I'm still going to write anyways. If any of you have ever felt I have crossed a serious major line let me know. I mean, I like to make people uncomfortable to a certain point but not to the point someone reports me and they try to make me take my story down.
Now having said that, I know in my Shattered Mirror fanfic I did cross a few lines BUT it was part of my story. It wasn't for kinky purposes. I know this has no part in my story but it did upset me some and I wanted to let you know. Sorry
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Ruby woke up on the couch and grabbed her phone. She heard Roman grumble about not wanting to get up but he would have to anyways because he fell asleep on her again. She managed to slip out from underneath of him and over the arm of the couch to his room. This time she looked around.
It smelled like a guy but not in a stinky way. His room was in shades of orange and black. Much to her surprise it was neat too. She saw he had a private bathroom as well. She shrugged and headed in there to take her shower and get ready for work.
Roman stretched and walked to his room seeing that his bathroom was being used. He wasn't sure if Junior had came back to his place last night or not but he wouldn't dare open the door to his room to look. He headed to the other restroom he had and used it instead before he would make breakfast for them. As Roman walked out to the living room, Ruby's cell phone started to ring.
He bent over to see who was calling but it was an odd number. It was a Mistral number had never seen before and he didn't think she knew anyone that far away. He picked up the phone and answered it. Maybe it was important?
"Hello?"
Silence.
"Hello?"
Silence.
"Who are you calling for?"
Click!
"Hmm..."
Roman headed into the kitchen still trying to figure out what the hell just happened but he let it go. Sometimes spam numbers popped up and that's probably what happened.
Ruby came into the kitchen to chocolate strawberry pancakes with whip cream. Her eyes practically sparkled with delight. Roman laughed as she sat down and started digging in completely forgetting what manners were. He hadn't told her yet he had never cooked for another woman inside his own apartment yet.
After they finished eating Ruby cleaned off her face, he took her to work. One more day... I wonder what Saturday will be like. I haven't told her it was my birthday. Fuck I'll be twenty five already. Where did the time go?
"Um, Roman... You passed my work..."
"Shit!" he hissed.
Roman pulled into a parking lot and turned around before heading back to The Hangout. They sat in the parking lot for a few minutes without saying anything. For them, they could talk for hours or they were silence... There was no in between.
Ruby reached for the door handle.
"Wait!"
Ruby jumped and looked at him shocked almost scared.
"Sorry!" he said.
They sat there for a few seconds.
"I know how you feel about social settings and everything... So you don't have to go on Saturday if you don't want too."
Ruby smiled and looked away. Wow, he's being considerate. How can I say no when he cares about how I feel?
"I'll go."
Roman stared her, "Really?"
"Yea. I... I don't have a problem with it. As long as you're by my side I don't have a big problem with it."
"I'll be by your side... Unless you have to pee because I'm not into that."
She started snickering before she busted out in full blown laughter. Roman cracked a goofy smile watching as the girl of his dreams lost her mind in his car. She managed to calm down after a few minutes.
"Are you OK there Red?"
She nodded with a big grin on her face.
"I'll take you home tonight. Give you a night by yourself so I don't smother you."
"Roman, you don't smother me. I can make us dinner tonight if you want? Beef fajita tacos?"
"Damn Red... You're trying to make me fall in love aren't you?" he asked winking at her.
She laughed nervously and looked at the floor board.
"Can I kiss you?" she asked softly.
He nodded quietly.
Ruby leaned over to the driver seat, kissing him quickly.
"I have to go for work," she whispered and got out of the car.
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"Aren't you going out tomorrow?" Blake asked.
Ruby blinked, "What?"
"It's Friday. Aren't you going out some where tomorrow?"
"I forgot! Oh my god!"
Pyrrha smiled and handed Ruby a cup of coffee.
"I think we could use the help, we have thirty boxes of books to do," Pyrrha said with a smile.
"Please Blake! I can't sit at home thinking about that party by myself! You know I can't! I'll make myself sick!"
Blake looked outside and made a face.
"Pyrrha take her out back! There's lots to do- No! In fact take her to lunch!"
"Blake it's only ten-
"I said go!"
Blake gave the red head a strange look and Pyrrha knew it was time to go. Pyrrha grabbed her hand and pulled her to the backroom then to the back part of the building. Oddly enough she had her car parked out back this time and unlocked her doors.
"What are you in the mood for?" she asked starting the car up.
"Some chicken but I just ate-"
Pyrrha whipped out of the parking spot and sped for the main road leaving Ruby stunned.
What the hell just happened?
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"What do you want Mercury?"
"Where's Ruby? I know she's here."
"She isn't actually."
He swept his gray hair out of his eyes. The last night Blake had seen him was the night of the dance when he bailed on Ruby. He had shoulder length gray hair now and his eyes looked just as menacing as before. He seemed the same height from what she could remember but she couldn't be sure. Why did he have to show up now?
"Blake, don't be like this! I left her a note before I left for Mistral and Vacuo! I left it on her pillow!"
She squinted at him, "If you did, Ruby would've said something."
"She... Never said anything?"
Blake shook her head.
"Well, I've been sending them to her mom's house all these years! I never got one back but I kept writing hoping she would answer me! I even got one typed out telling me to leave her alone. That's why I'm here- I want to fix everything!" he said becoming upset.
"Ruby would've said something. Maybe you sent them to the wrong address."
"1503 Patch Drive, Vale City, Vale 45612."
Blake became quiet. That definitely was Summer and Taiyang's address. They have been there for almost eight years... Maybe nine.
"Since you're quiet, I know I'm right."
"Ruby wouldn't hide it! She was broken for the last few years thinking you never cared for her. She finally got over it."
"I've noticed. Why is she with that douche bag Roman Torchwick?"
"It's none of your business as to why she's with someone when you didn't have the balls to come over here once. All you needed was one time and you never took it!"
"Summer hates me OK?! Did Ruby ever tell you that?" Mercury yelled.
"She hates you for leaving her daughter."
"She hates me because I told Ruby her mom was an overbearing bitch! She hardly let her do anything! Yang was always around!"
"Yea and the one time you were left alone, you took her virginity and left without a word!"
"I love Ruby! That's why I've been trying to get ahold of her!"
"How? How did you know where to find her?!" Blake yelled.
"It wasn't hard Blake! I know where she lives-
Blake stomped, getting up in his face making him jump slightly.
"You stay away from her or I will hurt you badly."
"Is that a threat bitch?" he hissed.
"No, it's a fucking promise and I won't ask Yang to do it. We both know she'll murder you the moment you get near Ruby."
The color faded from Mercury's face. That was no lie.
"I want to apologize. I miss her."
"She doesn't miss you."
"I'll see her eventually. I want to hear the words from her mouth saying she don't want me."
"You know how she is... She won't reject you."
Mercury rolled his eyes, "It's just how she is. I know she still wants to be with me."
"You emotionally abused her! She told me the shit you said! She was afraid of losing you and all you did was take everything from her!"
"Don't you think I know that?!" Mercury yelled, "I want to make things better! All I need is a chance!"
Five people were standing outside the door watching the two of them scream back and forth. No one wanted to stop them, mainly because they never seen Blake so angry. She was always cool and calm, so seeing her mad was pretty scary. The fighting stopped five minutes later.
Mercury stormed out of the store.
X
Pyrrha and Ruby sat outside of Roman's condo complex. She had a weird look on her face.
"Are you OK Ruby?"
"Is... Is it OK to do this? Why would Blake give me a paid week's vacation?"
"I think she wants you to be happy. Besides, the way you and Roman were in the car earlier... I don't think he would mind you showing up."
Ruby started twisting her hair nervously.
"I can't do this. Take me home."
"Ruby-
She started crying shocking Pyrrha.
"Ruby don't cry because I'll cry!"
Both girls started crying in the car. After ten minutes they stopped and calmed down. Pyrrha handed her a couple tissues. They sat in silence while Ruby sniffed.
"You can inside Ruby."
She looked at the red head shaking her head. Pyrrha grabbed her face so Ruby would face her.
"Ruby, I know you're afraid but you have to trust someone once in a while. Do you really like him?"
She nodded slightly.
"Then let your walls down. Not everyone will hurt you like your ex did. Some people will but others will treat you like the queen you are. Not everything will be peachy all the time but you have to trust yourself. You have friends you can talk with if you have questions or ask him directly.
"If he was playing you Blake or Yang or even me would've said something by now. You have to trust yourself. Trust your instincts and be happy. You deserve so much better and here's your chance. Go in there and be happy."
Ruby's eyes started to tear up.
"Can you take me home so I can get some clothes and my car?" she asked softly.
Pyrrha nodded with a smile.
After they arrived at Ruby's house, Pyrrha called Blake.
"Did he leave?"
"Yes. Though there may be a small problem."
"What kind of problem?"
"Mercury wants her back. There's a lot more to the story but I don't think he abandoned her like we all thought."
"I don't care what he wants. I care about what Ruby wants. She wants Roman."
"Well that's good to hear. I hope he doesn't mind her dropping in."
"I have to go she's coming back out."
Pyrrha hung up and rolled down her window.
"I got everything I needed. Thank you Pyrrha!"
"Call me when you get there. I have to get lunch and return to work."
Ruby nodded and got into her car. Pyrrha headed back to work. Just as Ruby finished backing out onto the street, a white vehicle passed her slowly with tinted windows. She frowned and sped off. It really was creepy.
So Rosewick267, you were right on the money! I actually kind of ship RubyxMercury or YangxMercury. I had thought of Jaune, but I didn't think he would be capable of being that much an asshole.
cipher111996, nice to see you again! I miss my laptop! My phone is way too picky and even after I correct it, my phone will fix it again. Sometimes it won't fix things at all and gets frustrating. Once I get my hands on my laptop, I'm going back through to correct everything.
Soooooo I have been thinking hard for you guys, especially the ones who liked my Gender Bend Rosewick story... I finally came up with what I want to do for Red, Akairo and Scarlet. Give me another two weeks and I'll get it out :)