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Today is Friday, November 6th.

My head was trying to split open when I woke up this morning, but even though I really really wanted to stay in bed and sleep I had to get up because today was the history test that Blake and I studied for yesterday, and Oobleck's not the kind of teacher who'll let me retake it just because I was sick. He gave us a long lecture about it a couple weeks ago when Reese was 'absent' and tried to take a quiz the day after. It lasted a whole five minutes, which with Oobleck is the equivalent of like a week's worth of material, so he's very strict about tests.

Yang was giggling when I sat down for breakfast, but I was feeling too sick to be mad at her. I guess I always knew she'd find my diary eventually, so I can't say I'm super surprised that it finally happened. I just hope she'll wait until I'm feeling better to start teasing me. When I asked her if she was going to make a big deal about it she just winked. Future-Ruby is in for some serious teasing. I'll take teasing over being sick any time.

I was really happy it was cold today because it made my nose run which was a relief because it's been clogged since before I went to bed yesterday so it was nice to finally breathe. They fixed the sign so it says "Beacon" again. I just went straight to history and tried to study a little bit before the test started.

Blake got there just before Oobleck, so we didn't have a lot of time to talk before we had to start on the test. I didn't think it was too hard, but there were a lot of questions and my head was hurting and I was really tired so it was kind of hard to focus. I finished with a minute to spare before the bell rang, and had just sat down at my desk when it went off. I wanted to talk to Blake about the test but she bolted out the door without saying anything to me. I thought that she must have had another test; it is that time of year, and she's really determined to get good grades. She told me once the college she wants to go to requires a 3.8 GPA or higher. And I was sick anyway so I didn't feel too bad that we didn't get to talk. I'd be upset with myself if I got her sick, after all.

My English class was mostly empty. I guess everyone is sick. Cardin wasn't there, so my desk was nice and clean, which was a nice change. Mr. Port was in a bad mood, but after seeing that there was almost no one in class he decided to watch a movie. I took the welcome opportunity to rest a little. Jaune was nice enough to wake me up when the bell rang, and then we talked while we walked to our next classes. Pyrrha wasn't here today (sick like everyone else), so Jaune and I talked about how he could ask her out. He doesn't think it'd work: he's convinced that he has no chance and she'll just say no, and then it would make their friendship strained and awkward. I almost blurted the truth, but restrained myself at the last second. But our conversation did persuade me that I need to take matters into my own hands.

Yang wouldn't stop smiling at me in Math. It was so distracting! When the teacher wasn't looking I threw my pencil at Yang and hit her square in the forehead. I wish she wouldn't be so smug about the fact that she found my diary; that's the most annoying part, that she won't let me forget that she's read it.

I remembered to bring the letters for Weiss, and she read them over and over before class started. She got really excited and said that based on the handwriting they were from two different people, which only confuses me. Two guys have crushes on me? I didn't even think I was that... attractive. Especially not when I'm sick and snot is oozing out my nose and my eyes are all puffy and I'm pale and sweaty and can't think. I don't even talk to that many guys, so who could possibly have a crush on me? I don't have the mental energy for this right now. I wish they'd just come up and ask, so I could let them down gently. But if they surprised me I'd probably be too surprised to come up with something gentle and say something like "Uh... no. You're not my type." which isn't really gentle at all and I'd hurt their feelings and then I'd feel bad. Maybe I could give them a pity date so they didn't feel bad? Or is that just as bad? Never mind, I hope they don't ask me. I can deal with letters better than I can deal with people.

During class I watched Blake because I wanted to be sure that she was feeling okay after how she rushed out of History. She and Sun were laughing together in the back of the room. I'm surprised she hasn't mentioned him at lunch or anything. Blake caught me watching and smiled and waved, so I guessed she was feeling okay. Then I reminded Weiss that she has exactly a week to find a date, and she insisted she could and that it would be easy and then I would see that all I had to do was ask Blake. I can't wait to be as smug as Yang when it's next Friday and she hasn't asked anyone. She'll see it isn't easy!

Since Pyrrha and Ren were sick and Yang got a detention in her history class it was just me, Blake, and Nora at lunch. I thought it was the perfect chance to begin the discussion of Mission: Arkos! I named it after the combination of Jaune's and Pyrrha's last names! My plan is to have Ren ask Pyrrha out in front of Jaune, and then Pyrrha would say "Oh no, sorry, I'm already with someone..." and then she'd pretend that Jaune is her boyfriend so Ren wouldn't 'feel bad', and then Jaune will be like "What are you talking about Pyrrha we're not dating" and then Pyrrha will say "Of course we are, Jaune, you're taking me to the movies this weekend!" and by then Jaune will hopefully have gotten the idea and say "Oh, right, of course. I can't believe I forgot!" and then Ren will pretend that he's really brokenhearted and then I'll give Jaune a thumbs-up and maybe he'll get the hint that that would be the perfect time to ask Pyrrha and he'll say "So Pyrrha... about that movie this weekend?" and she'll say "Yes?" and Jaune will say "Do you actually want to go?" and Pyrrha will say "Of course!" and then they'll be dating!

It's perfect! I'm a genius!

Nora's already agreed and volunteered Ren. She thinks it's a great idea! Blake was kind of quiet but said I had her full support. Mission: Arkos begins next week! I'll have to let Pyrrha and Ren know somehow. I'll type up the script tonight after dinner.

Thankfully, there wasn't a letter in my locker today.

Yang had an interview today, so we split up at the sign and I started walking home. I saw Blake on the way but she was on the phone so I just waved at her. She smiled and waved back and shouted that she hoped I felt better. She's really thoughtful.

I took a nap as soon as I got home, but woke up in time for lasagna! Dad makes the best lasagna; he adds sausage chunks and extra cheese, so it's super tasty! Yang got back from her interview while I was setting the table and said it went really well! Hopefully she gets the job! Then she'll have less time to go snooping through my diary :(

Let the weekend begin! Hopefully my cold goes away XOXOXO :3

P.S. - Weiss texted me saying she's going to try and get some free time next weekend, so maybe we'll hang out then! Yay!

Hey! I do not snoop, I investigate. And I totally agree with Weiss, you should just go for it and ask her. You never know 'til you try, right? Love you sis! :P

I could always just tell her for you ;)

- Your best big sister ;P