Pyrrha couldn't help but feel happy.
Exams were finally over for the semester, both she and her girlfriend had done well, passing all of their classes. Moreover, she was currently cocooned with said girlfriend in a pile of blankets and pillows on the couch, illuminated only by the soft glow of the large screen in front of them, an animated cartoon providing the only sound in the otherwise still room.
Ruby had come up with a great way to celebrate the end of the term; a massive anime marathon. They'd been at it for a good seven hours now, switching the anime every episode between Pyrrha's favourite and Ruby's favourite. Currently, the tenth episode of Silver Spoon's closing was playing, Pyrrha's personal favourite anime. There is just something about it that makes me feel good. Unlike the vast majority of violence filled anime out there, stories that glorified killing, this was one merely about going to farmer's college and eking out a good, honest living.
Ruby's, on the other hand, was a mech anime called Gurren Lagan. It wasn't a genre that Pyrrha was intimately familiar with, she knew that was considered extremely popular, especially some of the older series. So far it'd been downright delightful to watch the comically oversized robots fight, and it was clear to her why Ruby loved the series so much. Speaking of which…
"Ruby, time to switch to Gurren Lagan." With no response, Pyrrha nudged the younger teen who was nestled in her lap. "Ruby?"
"Five more minutes Yang, then I'll feed Zwei..." Pyrrha smiled, I suppose she finally fell asleep. It wasn't a surprise when considering the fact that it was now two in the morning. Perhaps I should get some sleep too.
Common sense would dictate moving from the couch in the common area of the dormitory to one of their rooms. It wouldn't be hard for Pyrrha either; the teen could easily pick up her smaller half without waking her up. However, that would mean moving, an action that Pyrrha did not quite want to undertake – she was far too comfortable on the couch.
Seconds of indecision turned into minutes as Pyrrha contemplated just letting the chips fall where they may and join Ruby in getting some much needed sleep.
Just as her eyes started to close, the soft pitter-patter of footsteps roused Pyrrha. "Hello?"
"Hellooo~!" Pyrrha knew the voice that rang out well, even in the dim light she could make out the mass of approaching blond hair. "You two still going through Gurren Lagan?"
"Not at the moment, no." Pyrrha shook her head. "Ruby's asleep, so I was planning on heading back to the dorm with her."
"Aww, I was hopin' to join you two, I even brought cookies." Yang paused, waiting for something before continuing "Huh, Ruby really is out cold then." The blond hair shook back and forth slowly. "Oh well, I could always join you two next time."
"I'm sorry." Pyrrha mumbled out, stifling a yawn, marathoning with Yang did sound like fun. "Perhaps in the morning we could continue the marath-"
"Naw, it's all good." Yang waved the comment away. "I'd just be a third wheel anyway, and I don't think Ruby would want that."
"Nonsense, Ruby would love to have you join us." Pyrrha glanced down at the sleep teen, Ruby's arms wrapped around the taller teen's torso as she snoozed, the sight bringing a content smile to Pyrrha's face. "Why wouldn't we want you with us?"
"I doubt you two wouldn't appreciate me hanging around when things get intimate." The comment brought a rising heat to Pyrrha cheeks as Yang shrugged. "Like I said, third wheel."
"We weren't doing anything Yang." At least not today, she doesn't need to know about those training sessions. Not that they were all that… risqué, just making out a few times… nothing scandalous.
"Uh-huh, suuuure you weren't~" It was that teasing tone that was normally reserved for Ruby, or the rest of her team that Pyrrha now heard. To be completely honest, as much as some –namely Ruby- didn't like being teased by Yang, Pyrrha found it endearing. It was an indication of, well, closeness; that someone knew her well enough that they felt comfortable in adopting that dynamic. It was those instances that made Pyrrha feel like she was no longer on a pedestal, that she had friends and family now. She adored those moments.
"Y'know." Yang's voice broke the growing silence, a tilt to unlike the teasing one, rather gentle instead. "I'm really glad you're dating Ruby."
"Uh, sorry?" Pyrrha blinked in surprise at the sudden comment. "What do you mean?"
"Well, ever since you two started dating, Ruby has been happy." Yang finally plopped down on a nearby chair. "Like, she's always pretty happy, it's just how she is, but now… now it's like a whole new thing." The blonde glanced towards the girl in question on Pyrrha's lap. "There's just a… glow on her whenever you're around."
"Oh. I see." The blush was now covering Pyrrha's entire face as she lovingly stared down at her girlfriend, one of her hands running gently through Ruby's hair in a calming motion. "She's… she's my everything." It sounded beyond cheesy, but it was true; Ruby meant the world to Pyrrha.
"Aaaand that's why she loves you." Yang's voice drew Pyrrha's attention for a moment before returning to Ruby. "I literally couldn't think of someone better for her… or for you."
"Thanks." Pyrrha could only murmur now as the biggest, goofiest smile stretched across her face. "It means a lot to me."
"Just being truthful is all! Plus, you're gonna be a badass sister-in-law!" Pyrrha couldn't help but giggle as her face was now redder then Ruby's cape. "Just keep treating her right, and I'll be happy, okay?" With that, the blonde sprang on to her feet. "Welp, guess no anime for me, time for some sleep, 'night Pyrrha!"
"Goodnight Yang." With that, Pyrrha was once more alone with a snoozing Ruby, her rose. "I suppose we really should get to bed then." Slowly wrapping her arms around the sleeping teen, -not that it was very hard since Ruby was already clinging to her- Pyrrha stood up, and started the trek back to the JNPR dorm, blankets trailing the two.
Life was truly kind to Pyrrha sometimes; it gave her people like Ruby in her life.
I'll cherish my rose forever.
AU: YOU WEREN'T EXPECTING A NEW CHAPTER SO SOON NOW WERE YOU?!
My Hanukkah gift to all, is some fluff after the sads!
After the frankly angst filled episode that was this weekend, I decided we needed some good ol' feel good Pyrrha fluff. I mean, look how loved she feels in this, LOOK AT IT! This is also a birthday present for Jo3mm as well as an answer to his Pyrrha/Ruby prompt about anime marathoning all the things. Though they did a lack of it.
Next chapter will be Friday (or Saturday) as per usual, so the cliffhanger from the last chapter will probably be resolved then. Unless I need to write more fluff. Look, I need Happy!Pyrrha in my life right now so Spoon Equality might be getting far more love and chapters then once per week because I desperately need this now, I hope that's okay with everyone?
Thanks for reading everyone and as always, have a great day/night/unit-of-measurement!
Omake:
"So do you think I should do it?"
Pyrrha knew weapons well, not perhaps as well as her girlfriend. Her brain was telling her no, but the big silver orbs excitedly staring into her emerald eyes said yes.
"We can try Ruby, but I still don't know if Crescent Rose will be a drill that can pierce the heavens…"