Eight Months Ago
Jaune paced back and forth, he was sweating profusely at the very thought of asking Weiss out on a romantic date. It was the Weiss Schnee after all, she was beautiful, intelligent and to Jaune, she was one outstanding woman.
He decided that before speaking with the heiress, he would take a quick shower. After sorting himself out, Jaune went down to a florist in Vale to get a couple of blue tulips for Weiss.
Blue tulips were in fact here favourite type of flower and a bouquet of them would probably go well.
Jaune made sure to wear a checkered yellow and black shirt with blue denim jeans, formal casual would make him come off not too strong but just enough to show Weiss he was serious about this.
He approached the dorm room opposite him, steeled his resolve and knocked on the door three times. After each knock, Jaune felt his confidence fading as he pondered on the thought of being rejected as well as humiliated in front of her roommates.
The door opened and the girl who Jaune recognised as Yang Xiao Long stood before him in a yellow tank top and black cargo pants.
"Sup Jauney boy?" She asked as she glanced down at his outfit, before he could speak up Yang nodded and smirked.
"I'll get the ice queen for you" Yang spoke softly as she closed the door slightly and turned back into the room.
"Yo Ice queen, someone at the door for you!"
"Yes, yes I'll be there in a moment" Weiss spoke and Jaune tensed up as soon as he heard her angelic voice.
She opened the door and slowly took in Jaune's appearance, she cocked an eyebrow; placing her hands on her hips.
"Can I help you Jaune?" She spoke somewhat harshly since she was busy organising her reports and files for her lecturers.
procuring the flowers he handed them to Weiss, "I was wondering if you wanted to go out for a meal sometime this week?" Weiss took the flowers from Jaune and looked at his nervous smile.
Rolling her eyes she carefully took the flowers and smiled. "Fine, I'll give you one opportunity Jaune. Name the place, time and date. I'll get your number from Yang and text you later" Weiss smiled and turned to go back into the dorm.
She looked back at Jaune and smiled, "Jaune" her voice snapped Jaune's attention to her.
"Yes, Weiss?" He asked, his confidence shaking.
"These are my favourite. Thank you" Her usual icy glare had softened slightly. Weiss closed the door on him and Jaune simply stood there processing the information.
"I did it. I got a date with Weiss Schnee!" He mentally cheered and screamed with joy internally.
Running back to his dorm room he opened the door and shut it behind himself.
"How did it go?" A voice spoke out to the blonde as he turned to see Nora Valkyrie with Ren-cakes in hand, stuffing herself with the masterpiece Ren had created.
"I got a date!" He expressed as relief washed over him and Jaune bounded for his bed, throwing himself against the sheets to relax.
"Ohhhhh! With whom may I ask get's to date the wonderful, the clumsy, the guy with seven sisters-"
"Weiss" Jaune interrupted her.
Nora's hands stopped feeding her Ren-cakes like the automated machine it was as she blankly stared at her roommate.
"Oh," Nora had to hide her disappointment in her tone from Jaune, after all, she knew how madly head over heels Pyrrha was for the guy.
She was hoping he had given up on the heiress and gone for someone who actually felt the same way.
Still, Nora was happy for the guy, he was head over heels for Weiss, and at least she was willing to give Jaune a chance.
Nora just didn't think the two were suited for each other.
"You don't sound all that happy for me Nora" Jaune stated, bringing his head up to face the girl who's automated feeding habits were still on pause.
"I am, just surprised she said yes"
"I've got some reservations to make, so I'll head down to the library to borrow one of the computers there" Jaune got up from his bed and dusted himself off, grabbing his things he headed out leaving a very dissatisfied Nora alone in the room.
Nora finished the remainder of her Ren-cakes and grabbed her phone, sending a text to Ren.
"Hey, so, Jaune and Weiss are going on a date. Thoughts?"
Ren replied a few minutes later, "Let him date who he wants to date Nora, have faith in Jaune"
After arriving in the library, Jaune spoke with the professor who was in charge of the place. She directed him to the area where the computers were kept and said he could use one for as long as he needed since the library was particularly empty that day.
"Ok, I need a restaurant that would be a good place for someone like the snow angel, otherwise I'll blow it," Jaune thought to himself as he looked up on the internet restaurants in Vale.
After fifteen minutes of searching all Jaune could find were places that had been given poor reviews, or in his opinion were not up to standard for Weiss Schnee.
"Excuse me, is everything alright?" A voice spoke out to him quietly and softly, but it wasn't one Jaune recognised.
Turning around Jaune saw a rather slim built and small brunette with hazel eyes.
"I don't believe we've met before have we?" Jaune asked as he watched the young girl take a seat on the computer opposite him.
"Oh, sorry. Velvet Scarlatina, you're Pyrrha's roommate aren't you?" She asked as she looked over the screen and stared silently.
"Yeah, how'd you know?" Jaune asked as he continued to browse the internet for a suitable place for his date, despite the seemingly futile efforts.
"Pyrrha talks about you, blonde hair and blue eyes. Your dorm is opposite Blake Belladonna's right?" Jaune's eyes widened when she brought Blake into this equation.
"You know Blake?" Asking as he looked over the side of the monitor at Velvet.
"Yeah, my roommates are going on a business trip for a few months, working for a company in Vacuo. She's offered to help run a kiosk in their stead"
"I see, anyway I've got something important to do, but it was nice meeting you. We can always talk another time when I'm not so busy" Jaune expressed he wasn't trying to be rude but he needed to have this done as soon as possible.
"What are you doing? If you don't mind me asking?" The girl asked as she typed away on the keyboard, not making any form of eye contact with Jaune.
"Looking for a restaurant to make a reservation for two," The boy told as he slumped into the chair, annoyed and frustrated that he had no luck finding a suitable place.
"Have you tried The Owlett's Wings? I hear it has a five-star rating and has never once received a negative review" Velvet stated as the sound of fingers against keys filled the room.
Jaune paused for a moment; then began looking up the place Velvet had so kindly pointed out to him. Sure enough, he found it and when he checked the reviews they were very positive and not a single negative review on the site.
"Alright, I guess The Owlett's Wings is where I'll be taking Weiss" Jaune thought as he looked at the contact information to find a phone number he could ring and make a reservation.
After finding the number he needed, Jaune wrote the number in his mobile. Closing everything on the computer Jaune turned it off and got up to leave.
"Thanks for the help uh, Velvet wasn't it?" He asked sheepishly, an awkward smile on his face.
Velvet looked up at him and she returned the smile "Yes it was, I hope your date goes well, oh and whatever you do, try not to distract Coco too often"
"Who?" He asked as he tilted his head slightly in response.
"Coco, she works at The Owlett's Wings. Though, she's had customers that have tried speaking with her a little too much, while she's on her shift and she needs to always keep on the move. She nearly clocked a customer once"
At this, Jaune's face went pale at the mere thought of being punched in the face in front of Weiss.
"I'll keep that in mind. Thanks" Jaune replied as he grabbed his belongings and left Velvet to her own devices.
Jaune made sure to let the librarian know he was done and told her the computer was free for someone else. "Now, I've got a phone call to make"
When Jaune arrived back at the dorms and his co-ed room he noticed there was a distinct lack of Nora and everyone else.
He assumed Nora was bored waiting for Ren to finish so went to bother Yang for a bit.
Therefore Jaune took the opportunity to ring up The Owlett's Wings.
"Yes I'd like to make a reservation for two"
"Under who's name?" The voice asked him.
"Jaune Arc"
"Ok Mr Arc, what time and date would you like to reserve? Tonight's been completely booked just so you know"
"Preferably around seven pm at the earliest if tonight isn't possible" Jaune replied sounding as polite as possible.
"Tomorrow at seven Mr Arc? We also do have a leeway policy" The voice informed.
"Leeway policy?" Jaune asked
"Sometimes people have been, well late to their scheduled time slot so we give at least an hours leeway but it will cost a little more"
"That's fine by me, better safe than sorry right?" Jaune feigned a laugh.
"All right Mr Arc, I've got you pencilled in for tomorrow at seven. Have a good day sir"
After a few short moments the phone hung up, Jaune gave a huge sigh of relief. He already had a clean suit to wear for the dinner.
When he checked his phone he saw an unrecognised number had sent him a message.
"Hello Jaune, it's Weiss. I hope you've not had too much trouble organising the date?"
Jaune read this and replied with the details of tomorrow's dinner.
"The Owlett's Wings tomorrow at seven. They are tight for time slots but we get an hour leeway. It's under my name."
Jaune also made sure to save the heiress' number in his mobile.
When the day came, Jaune arrived on time at The Owlett's Wings all dressed up in his suit. After receiving a bit of banter from Nora who told him not to stay out too late and have Weiss home by ten.
"Hey Weiss, I'm at the restaurant. Remember about the hour leeway and I hope to see you here"
After sending this text Jaune sat at the reserved table and ordered a simple light drink.
"Hey Jaune It's Nora, let me know when Weiss shows up ok?"
"Ok? Don't know why I need to tell you that, but fine"
Jaune was a bit confused as to why Nora wanted to know but shrugged it off to her being nosey.
He sat there for around forty minutes before texting Nora. "Nora, it's been forty minutes. I don't think she's coming"
Jaune sat at the table heartbroken, he put in the effort to reserve a table for him and Weiss, she even said he would be given a chance.
Yet for her to stand him up, just broke the poor man.
"Hello Jaune" a young suave voice spoke out to him.
"Wei-Wait, Pyrrha?" Jaune was dumbfounded at the fact Pyrrha stood before him, in an extravagant orange summer dress with a flower decor embroidered onto it.
"She isn't coming is she?" Jaune's tone was low and it was obvious that being stood up had brought down his self-esteem.
"I could do with some company Pyrrha. Thanks" Pyrrha sat at the table and joined Jaune in Weiss' stead.
Present Day
"Weiss stood you up?" Ruby had a hard time processing that Weiss could even consider doing such a thing even after she promised Jaune to a date.
"Yeah, and honestly it made me see how much she didn't really care or want to bother. I've got some good friends here" Jaune smiled at everyone in the room as Nora ran up and gave him a bear hug.
"Yeah, I've definitely got some good friends here"
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A/N: Another short one, Let me know what you think.
Also bad news: My computer may need parts replacing, so there may be a small hiatus in the near future. I'll try to upload chapters or like before work on them. However, I have an app, which I can use to progress the story without my computer.
Have a good day!