Rating changed! This won't contain any explicit material, but...I pushed it a little. Whoops.

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A blizzard raged around them.

Blake had dragged her leader into the Lauftef's now unoccupied cave, the snow too thick to risk traveling. Starting a fire was easy, they all kept kits so they wouldn't be trapped searching for dry wood. Warm light flicked across the stone, the roar of the flames blending into the sounds of harsh wind. It was cold, too cold to stay in clothes that had been dampened by their fight in the snow, leading her to an awkward situation.

She had to undress her girlfriend.

Her wounded, unconscious girlfriend, but still. They had a sleeping bag, and sharing body heat inside it would keep them safe from hypothermia, but they weren't exactly at the comfortable nudity stage of their relationship. Very far form it, in fact. Well, it's not like they would have to be fully naked, but Blake's mind was happily filling in those gaps.

Starting the the heavy red coat, she began peeling the bloodstained garments from Ruby. Her wounds were healing, but it would still be at least another day before she was ready to move without re-opening them. Shredded shirt removed, Blake came to another awkward situation; Ruby's bra straps had been torn through, and the garment fell from her without the shirt to hold it. Blushing, Blake averted her eyes while she tossed the ruined bra away, boots following soon after.

Partner cared for, she quickly removed her own gear, down to her underwear, before crawling into the sleeping bag. Carefully, she pulled Ruby over her, trying her best not to spy anything she shouldn't. In this position she could see the cave entrance, just in case something stumbled upon their shelter. Beowolves howled in the distance, most likely an alpha trying to lead the young somewhere safe. No matter how unnatural they could seem, the grimm still knew to fear natures wrath.

The fire began to dwindle. It wouldn't last all night, but they would be able to keep each other warm without it. Blake's cheeks hadn't lost any of the fierce blush, as Ruby's topless form against her was a dream she'd never admit to having. Though still on the smaller side of their team, it was now painfully obvious that Ruby was Yang's sister, and Blake wondered if it would be the death of her. Her girlfriend occasionally squirmed in her sleep, and feeling those brilliant abs against her was torture. At least she had the comfort of knowing that the girl was asleep, she didn't want to be caught with what was no doubt an utterly inappropriate expression.

"Blake?"

...Uh oh.

Peering down, she found bright silver eyes staring back at her.

"Um, our clothes?"

"Th-they were damp! A-and torn! This is just...uh..."

Ruby laughed at her. "It's okay, I'm messing with you. Body heat, right? I remember the class."

"Ah...right. Good, that's- good. Er, you probably shouldn't move much, you're still healing."

"Mm. Thanks for...taking care of me."

"Of course. Though, I distinctly remember telling you not to do something like that."

"...Sorry. I-it's just, you were about to get hit, and I...didn't think."

"My aura was still in tact, I would have been fine. Unlike you."

"I know. I knew, I was just...scared, I guess."

Blake let out a soft sigh. Ruby wasn't looking at her, arms adjusted to cover her chest. What someone who always wanted to save people ever saw in someone like Blake she wasn't sure, but it was somewhat overwhelming.

"Scared? Ruby, I was terrified. What if you died? Do you know what I had to do to stabilize you?"

The shorter girl winced. "You gave me a jump?"

"And luckily it worked."

"...I'm sorry. Really. You're right, of course you are, just...maybe don't tell Yang?"

"Only if you don't tell her I stripped you in a dark cave."

Ruby laughed. "Deal, but there's one more thing I want..."

"Two things? You might be pushing it."

"Nah, I think you'll like this one."

Silver eyes closed, and Ruby's lips pressed against her own. Blake's heart fluttered, and her eyes shut as she leaned in. Soft, warm, caring...she didn't know what first kiss she expected, but this was definitely the one she wanted. Moaning, she planted her hands on the smaller girls hips, careful not to touch the wounds. Ruby bit at Blake's lip, making her gasp, and took the opportunity to slide her tongue in.

One hand tangled itself in her dark locks, and the other started trailing down her side, coming to rest on her hip. Blake's mind was spinning; just where had this Ruby come from? They were definitely starting to toe the line. Though, with how intoxicating her human was...she decided that she didn't mind playing along, and reached down to give her girlfriends ass a soft squeeze. Ruby bucked against her, grinding into her thigh, and a shiver ran down Blake's spine. Forget toeing the line, they had definitely crossed it.

...And she should really make sure that's okay.

Breaking off, she had to take a moment to catch her breath before saying anything.

"Ruby."

"Mm?"

"How far...do you want to go tonight?"

"Oh, uh...well, I don't know how much my back will allow, but as far as you want."

"...Are you sure? We haven't been together long, and I don't want to pressure you into anything."

"Blake, I'm sure. I want this." She paused. "Do you? I mean, it's fine if you don't, I should have asked- "

"Yes, I do. I'm just...worried." Saying this would probably ruin the mood, but she would feel terrible if she wasn't honest. "Weiss told me about something that happened last year."

Silver eyes widened, then fell as Ruby sighed. "Right, that."

"...Maybe I shouldn't have brought it up. Sorry."

"No, it's fine. Look, I get why you're worried, but...I don't want a bad experience to stop me from living my life, y'know? And right now, I'd really like to have sex with you."

Blake could've sworn her heart stopped at that.

"...Okay."

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Multiple spots in her back popped as she stretched out, stone floor not making for a very kind mattress. Just about every part of her was sore, but that was from a long day of activity. Of multiple kinds. Ruby was still asleep, face buried in her cleavage. They both smelled a bit rank after a long night in so little space, but the smell of arousal hadn't faded and it somehow still made Blake's heart race.

The fire had been burned out for hours, and a tranquil silence had come with the morning sun. Storm long over, it was probably past time for them to head back into town. It would be nice to finally return to Beacon, where they could eat and sleep in a proper bed. Of course, they could visit somewhere in Lyreholm before leaving, but considering Ruby's wounds...especially since they opened during their tryst.

Seeing Yang would be very awkward after that.

It was entirely worth it, though. A relationship barely started and she was already wrapped around Ruby's finger, what would her father say?

'Haha! How do you think I was with your mother?'

Maybe it was a genetic weakness for pretty girls.

Ruby murmured something in her sleep, and nestled in closer. Blake found herself smiling, and knew she wouldn't trade this for anything. Nothing, and no one. When did she become such a sap? She should really be waking up now, but Ruby seemed so content...

She planted a kiss on her girlfriends head, and figured she could use some more sleep anyways.