Chapter 21: Double Date?
After class, Gris decides that he won't teach Jaune. Jaune seems to have improved a little after that little talk he had with him this morning. Then Gris later thought, "I gotta keep an eye on this guy because there will be more times he will screw up." So he did, whenever he could, he would casually watch from a distance and many times be met with disappointment as he would mess up entirely or sometimes miss out on a huge opportunity with Phyrra. Every single time, Gris would hold himself back from running up to him and punching Jaune in the gut every time he messes up. Since Ruby wasn't around for some reason, Gris feels a little lonely. Suddenly, as he was watching, he saw Ruby with Phyrra walk up to Jaune. As they talked, Jaune appeared to be surprised and blushing. Gris wonders what's going on as he walks up to them.
"What's going on?" Gris said as he walked up and Ruby went up to him and said, "We're decided to have a double date." His mind took at least a few seconds longer than usual to process what he heard, "A-a double date why a double date?" Phyrra smiles at him, "I heard of it when Ruby suggested it. So I just decided to go with her along with you and Jaune. To be honest, I always wanted to spend some more time with him." Jaune smiled as he heard, "You really mean that, Phyrra?" She nods as Gris and Ruby smile at them. "Well now, shall we go?" asked Gris. Ruby and Gris held hands as they walked together with Jaune and Phyrra following from behind.
The group decided to head to the food court after some walking around. They sat down and ate and chatted until Gris brought up, "when will any of us get a serious date, like heading to an actual restaurant perhaps?" Ruby smiled at him, "it would make more sense, but I don't even think we even have the money." Gris looked at her, "I'm sure we'll find a way next time." Then Phyrra joined the conversation, "That would be interesting, I can't wait to see what you do next time." Jaune looks at Phyrra and smiled, "I can't wait for the next time." Gris looked at them all and sighed, "I really can't escape this can I?" Ruby hugs him, "I'll help, and don't worry Gris." He wraps an arm around her and kisses her hair, "Thanks Ruby that means a lot to me."
Soon they finish their meals and throw it away. "Well its nice spending time with you two," Gris said to them while holding Ruby's hand. "Tell us when you want to go on a double date again," said Phyrra and they parted ways. Gris took one glace behind him and saw Phyrra and Jaune holding hands. He smiles thinking, "I'm proud of you Jaune at this rate you'll at least kiss." Later, as they both arrive at the dorms Ruby looked at Gris and he looked back. They then kissed for a long time then stopped and walked up to their dorm floor. As they walked into the lounge Yang looked at them and said, "Hey where've you been?" Gris said, "We've been on a double date with Phyrra and Jaune." Yang smiled, "How did it go?" He smiled as well, "It went well with no problems. We're planning on another one for the foreseeable future." "Oooh interesting," She said, "what are you planning?" Gris gave it a little thought, "maybe dinner at a restaurant or something."
Yang looked at him, "kind of classic yet romantic." Ruby then added, "we aren't sure where exactly to go or if we have enough money." Gris said, "I'm thinking of a restaurant near my sister's store, she works part time there so I hope I'll get a good deal." Yang raised an eyebrow, "Your sister? Oh yeah Kala from that weapon mod and ammo store I remember." He nodded, "I was thinking of paying Vale a visit anyways so why not?" Ruby smiles, "I get the feeling that this would be interesting." He looks at her and nods while smiling agreeing to her. Yang looks at him, "so when are you guys going to go on that double date?" Gris thought about it some more, "maybe this weekend or later." Yang smiles, "well good luck and have fun."
The weekend comes and everyone is in casual clothes. Gris in a white over gray V-neck long sleeve with a dark gray sleeveless under it coupled with a pendant necklace he got from his parents and dark grey jeans. Jaune is looking a bit less as stylish as Gris wearing something simpler, yellow layered long sleave with white sleeves and a pair of beige slacks. Jaune seemed a little nervous but Gris smiles and slapped him on the back, "Don't worry about it, Jaune. It'll turn out way better than you'd expect. Just keep your cool and go with the flow." He nodded, "R-right, I-I'll do my best." The boys were the first to the platform and are waiting for the girls. "Oh there they are," Gris said pointing to the girls walking to them. Gris looked at Ruby and blushed seeing her in a new blouse and skirt. Jaune blushed as well seeing Phyrra in a new outfit as well, a long sleve shirt and long skirt. "You look great." The boys said almost in unison. The girls blush especially Ruby, since she is wearing clothes she wasn't really comftorable with. "Y-you too," said Ruby as she looked at him. Phyrra just smiles at Jaune as the transport to Vale arrives.
Everyone got on quickly and took their spots. As the ship soon cleared the landing platform, Phyrra asked Gris "Is this restaurant really that good?" Gris looked at her and answered, "Yeah, I've been there a few times with my dad and my sister, Kala, would greet us since we're much like family." Jaune looked at him, "You have a sister?" Gris smiled sheepishly, "you can call her that but she's more of a very close family friend. She helped take care of me while my parents are busy or at...This...time..." His voice cracked as he said the latter part and Ruby quickly said, "I-I'll tell you for him. Basically, his parents are not alive anymore. Killed by Grim which was part of the reason why he wanted to be a hunter." Phyrra had a hand in front her mouth in surprise, "I'm terribly sorry to hear that." Gris shook his head, "Please, pity is not what I'm asking for. I'll be fine, don't worry about it." The rest of the ride passed in silence.