Over the course of the next two weeks, Roman kept trying to look through her scroll but anytime he went near it, that weird doom feeling would wash over him like a wave. He kept those feelings and worries to himself. He just made sure that he stayed with Ruby and made sure she was happy. He just couldn't shake the feeling like she was hiding something from him though.

Roman said nothing to his friends. They came over when they weren't working or busy at home. Ruby never had an ill word to say about him or his friends. She acted like she had no cares in the world but him. She did anything and everything to make him happy. She seemed like the perfect girlfriend.

Of course, she was the first for everything for him but... He never thought things would be as easy as they were. She never told him no and she was always up for doing whatever he wanted. Maybe it wasn't something to complain about but it really made him think.

"I'm home."

Ruby pulled off her boots and placed them by the door. Roman had no problem adjusting to the bright red hair she had now. It looked good on her.

"I missed you!" she said as she hopped onto the bed.

"I missed you too," Roman said, leaning in for a kiss.

The two of them fell back onto the bed and started making out intensely like they did everyday now. Ruby couldn't help herself and she wasn't going to be stopped by anyone. Yang wasn't there to stop her. The freedom was nice.

Ding!

Ding!

Ding!

Ruby jerked away from him. Roman looked over to see her scroll had opened up and the screen was lit up. It was the first time he ever heard it go off since he had started seeing her. She got up and crawled over to the night stand.

"Is everything ok?" he asked.

Yang: We are getting the parts. Will be another six weeks. I hope everything is fine. Love you.

Yang: Ozpin excused you from homework.

Yang: I miss you.

Ruby's eyes welled up with tears. She missed Yang, even if she was a pain in the ass.

"Is that your sister?" Roman asked.

Ruby nodded.

"Is everything ok?" he asked.

"I... I will be going home in six weeks. Unless something else happened," she whispered.

Roman nodded.

I knew this couldn't last forever but I feel like I would've had more time. I don't think I am ready yet.

"I feel like that's too soon."

Ruby gave him a weird look.

"What? Did I say something wrong?" he asked.

"No. I just don't know how to feel. It's hard..."

"Well... Let's enjoy the time we have now. How does that sound?" he asked.

Ruby nodded.

"Let's go out for dinner," Roman said getting off of the bed, "We haven't been out in a while."

Ruby made a face like she didn't want too.

Roman took her hands and slid her off of the bed, "We can eat ice cream afterwards."

She stood up.

"Oh."

"What?"

"You've gotten taller lately."

Roman blinked.

"I barely noticed."

She grinned, "I can see it now."

"I am almost seventeen. I would hope I would grow some more."

Ruby giggled and walked over to her dresser. She pulled off her huntress clothes and put on something more casual. Roman got his shoes on and they headed outside. Out of nowhere, Rooster came running at them. He barked excitedly and jumped into Roman's arms almost knocking him to the ground.

"Damn Rooster!"

Ruby laughed as he put his dog down. Roman unlocked the door and let him in so he could eat.

"I keep telling him he isn't a puppy anymore but he never listens."

Ruby took his hand and they walked to town.

"I'm in the mood for shrimp tacos," Roman said, "What do you want?"

"We can go for seafood. I haven't had that in a while."

They made their way through the people to the docks. It had a bait shop, two seafood restaurants and a snack shop. The beach area was a lot bigger then than the time Ruby was from. It was mostly a boating dock at her time. There were people fishing since it was too cold to swim still.

"I hope you feel better after this," Roman said giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

"I always feel better when I'm with you," she said with a smile.

His face turned bright red as they sat down.

They laughed and talked all through dinner. Unfortunately, bad thoughts were in the back of her mind. She kept on smiling for him but she was worried. She wasn't sure if she wanted to leave here to go back home. She wanted to stay.

Ruby stopped talking when she saw someone familiar walk through the doors. Her mouth opened slightly; she was speechless. It was hard to miss someone that petite and childish looking. It was Neo. She was alone and she looked so pretty. If Ruby remembered right, Neo was twenty eight so she was eighteen right now.

She pulled Lien out of her bra and handed it to the guy. The cashier's face turned bright pink as he took it out of her hands. He handed her the foam take home container. Neo turned around seeing that Ruby was staring at her. She winked at her and waved.

Wow. She looks the same as she does now... Nothing changed about her.

"You ok? Do you know her?" Roman asked waving a hand in her face.

"Huh? Oh, um... no. I like her hair. It reminded me of ice cream."

Roman laughed, "I've seen her around a few times but I think she's the antisocial type."

"Oh ok."

He's not wrong. I only ever heard her talk once. She seems more like the type who talks with her facial expressions than with words.

After they ate, they headed out. The moon was shining bright. The air was a lot colder and Ruby wished she had her pink duster with her. Roman squeezed her hand and he pulled her forward. She was ready to go home. She didn't like being out in the open especially with her dad already looking for her.

This was supposed to be fun but now... It has gotten so depressing. Why did Dad and Uncle Qrow have to show up? I don't know what else to do.

X

X

Ruby stared at the bulletin board. Her mind drifted back to the moment she stepped into that machine.

How did it get this far?

She placed her forehead on the board and groaned.

Everyone is going to be so mad at me. Especially Yang... I never meant for this to happen. I can't imagine how I got to this point.

"Rough day?"

Ruby jumped and turned around. It was her father.

"Ah... Yea."

"You've been making waves around here. A lot of people are starting to appreciate huntsmen more than usual lately. They say a nice young lady have been working hard lately to finish everyone's problem."

"I'm trying."

"I can see that. There is no problem with taking a break."

Ruby gave him a small smile, "I'm waiting for my next instructions and this is the best way I can spend my time."

"You seem to have a boyfriend to help occupy your time."

Ruby's face turned bright red.

"It was unexpected."

"But good. Nothing wrong with being in love."

I don't want to be having this talk with him. Once I get back, Dad is going to have a fit.

"Well, I have to relieve my kids' uncle. He's probably tired of watching them."

Ruby smiled and waved as he walked away.

This day cannot get any worse than it has. What is he going to think when I get back? How can I face everyone? What will they think if Roman comes up to me and starts asking questions? Is he going to try to kill me?

X

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Ruby drew hot water and bubbles. Roman had decided to go stay with his friends at one of their houses. She was glad because she was just so depressed. Her mind was so focused on what would happen when she got back. She had no one idea how Roman was going to react to her when she got back... the very thought worried her to the point she wanted to puke.

Ozpin had said everyone would gain new memories once she returned but... Was that meant for a day or two? She's been gone for weeks now. Did Roman 'remember' the things she was doing with his younger self? Her face heated up with embarrassment wondering what he thought about all the dirty stuff she had been doing with him.

Ruby slipped into the hot water . She laid her head on the side of the tub as she closed her eyes. Her eyes started to water up. So many worries and problems filled her head it was upsetting her. She decided to let it out finally and she cried. Weiss once told her she was an ugly crier but she couldn't help it.

X

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"You've been quiet lately."

Neo looked up from her papers.

"I've been planning a lot."

"Planning? You still think we are going to follow the rest of team RWBY?" Roman asked.

She nodded.

"Hm."

"What?"

"You seem distracted. Have you finally started taking medicine to make yourself less hyper?" he asked teasing.

She made a face.

"I'm sorry?"

"No, it's not you. Weird stuff has been happening."

Roman sat up straight in his seat.

"What do you mean?" he asked, "What happened?"

Neo put down her ink pen and stared at her best friend with a confused expression on her face.

"Well... I thought I saw Yang."

Roman rolled his eyes and flopped back onto his chair, "Damnit Neo. I thought it was something good."

Neo grabbed his sleeve, "No, you don't understand! She saw me and waved! I was on your balcony!"

He feel silent as shock overtook his face.

"She would attack me on sight and I knew it was her but... It was so weird. That's not even the weirdest thing that has happened..."

"There's something stranger than that?" Roman asked.

She nodded, "I dreamed I saw you and Ruby at a restaurant I used to eat at all the time before it tore down... The place by the docks."

Something clicked in his brain, "I... I remember that. I wanted to take her out. I guess I didn't pay enough attention to you to remember you well enough."

The two of them sat there dumbfounded.

I wrote six chapters for this story yesterday lol busy busy