With Blake finally coming to terms with both Weiss and herself, our team felt as if we had grown stronger from the new bond of trust we had made this night. It felt rather heartwarming seeing them all smiling and joking like none of it just happened. I didn't want to interfere with them getting together like this so I just moved to my bed as they held a miniature party. Taking into account how late it was though Weiss chose to later celebrate fully when it was more convenient for them all.

Ruby following her with a yawn agreed to a party later and pulled herself up to her bed with a slight 'Omph~' as her face found her pillow. Blake by this point was trying to ignore Yang, who found or in Yang's case discovered a whole new list of 'Catty' puns to use, much to all our regret.

Seeing everyone settle down for the night, I waited for them to pass out and took the chance to stroll out from the room and made my way up to the balcony on the roof. Passing the door, I felt the night air hit me and made me sigh from how the cool breeze on my skin felt. Reaching the edge of the roof, I leaned onto the railings, looking to the sky with a lazy smile. Tonight things were moving forward for the better and I couldn't have been happier.

'Getting Blake to stay here with us that's good. Her accepting us and our team accepting her is another plus...' I deeply sigh trying to make this whole event into a good thing but sadly knowledge truly is dangerous to have. 'I wonder if we still will have to go to the docks?' Finding myself ponder on the morales of what would no doubt transpire at the pier soon didn't allow me to notice the sound of footsteps that reached behind me. A light tap hits my shoulder as I turn suddenly in defense gazing at both Blake and Yang. "Oh, it's just you two. What are you doing here?"

Yang pouts slightly as if hurt by that. "Oh it's just me is it? Well, Blue boy, when your boyfriend just up and leaves in the middle of the night, what else is a 'girlfriend' suppose to do?" My eyes flash over to Blake in panic from Yang's statement. At first, she looked shocked about it but then looks to Yang before they both laugh making me even more confused until Yang explains better.

"Relax Ulric she knows. Blakey and I here had a little chat after you left about us." Her teasing tone only adds to my now showing glare before Yang clung to my right side with a smirk. "Got you good didn't we?" She giggles practically into my ear as I grumble slightly till Blake joins to my left.

"To be fair it was Yang's idea...but I have to admit seeing you look flustered is rather amusing." Her cat-like grin joining Yang's only added to my scowl.

"Well, thanks for reminding me just how bad I feel for even thinking this was an okay solution." I chide them but mostly aimed the words at myself before Yang looked to me with a pout.

"Hey, I told you we already talked about this. Blake and I both knew what the situation is." Softly she nudges her cheek into my shoulder as I feel her warmth seep through my shirt and into my skin. "So long as I have you to return to that's all that matters." I couldn't see a smile but I knew she most likely had one as she hugged tighter.

"She's right Ulric," Blake adding into the conversation lightly spoke up. Her amber eyes glowing in the dark before her hand softly entwined with mine. "You gave us the option to chose and we did. We know you'll treat us right."

Looking to them both I tried to think of some answer but oddly enough I couldn't find something to use. "Even so..."

"Oh come on don't be like that." Yang's head turned on my shoulder as I feel her body press harder into mine. "We came here to give you a little present for keeping our team from breaking apart earlier." Raising her head swiftly, my reaction was too slow and only managed to turn just in time to feel a familiar experience race across my face.

My limbs felt warmly numb as all my senses focused on where Yang's lips had met mine. The intoxicating scent of lemon and vanilla that wafted into my nose, engulfed me as her hand pressed harder against my shirt. I felt myself drowning from her embrace but in seconds I was left feeling cold when she pulled quickly away.

She stood back giggling as my jaw hanged slightly agape from her sudden attack. No man could have a defense against such a smile. "Looks like you enjoyed your first gift~"

My brows furrowed as I looked at her in confusion. "What do you mean fir-!" My question was abruptly answered when Blake turned my head with her slender fingers before enthralling me with her own kiss. Just like before I could feel the suppleness of her lips planting onto mine. The soft of her skin and the warmth of her body heat as she slowly nestled into me, holding my head with her hands. The scent of citrus and lavender from her shampoo momentarily filled nostrils before she, like Yang, quickly stepped back.

My body, just experiencing a similar attack, built a meager form of tolerance as I look towards her. Her blushing face was a sight to behold as she held her arms behind her back rubbing her elbow with embarrassment. "Don't just stand there..." Blake looked to me wanting some kind of answer but honestly, my brain wasn't capable of what to say. "Ahh...well...I liked the presents..."

'Me and my brain really need to work on this...' scratching my cheek, I try to play it off before Yang starts to laugh.

"Oh, man Blake I think we did a number on him." She winks towards me before slinging an arm around Blake's shoulder. "Told you he'd love it."

Blake rolling her eyes tried looking unimpressed but kept gazing over towards me with a smile. "Maybe, but next time how about something more proper like a book."

"Ehh where's the fun in that if he isn't taken by surprise. We'll definitely have to do this again." Yang's smile made me shiver in a new way I didn't know how to describe. It was not fear but my body wished it was because It wasn't able to fight this kind of battle.

"Well then..." I cough trying to take charge of the situation. "I suppose now would be a good time to head back then?" I ask them both but Yang walks up to me wrapping her arms around my back, burying her face into my chest.

"Mmm can't we stay up here longer? I want to enjoy this moment for ourselves." her muffled voiced escapes my chest as I feel her head nuzzle under my chin. Judging by how tight she was holding me I knew what answer she wanted to hear and allowed my head to rest atop hers, earning a soft sigh in response.

"I suppose we can spare a few more minutes...Blake?" Looking over to her, I open an arm if she wanted the offer as well. She seemed perplexed for a minute while she gazed at me, expecting some kind of trap before walking over.

"Only for a few minutes. I don't want the others thinking somethings up. I just got their trust and don't want to ruin it." Blake whispers quietly before nuzzling into my shoulder as Yang makes room for her. Closing gently around Blake, my arm snakes around her back as a faint purr vibrates into my chest from her body when my hand massaged her shoulder blades. It seemed that smiling became a reflex for me as I was enjoying being used as a giant pillow for them cuddle into.

Looking towards the moon I continue to softly rock them, humming softly as we enjoyed a few minutes of the night under the stars together.

Waking from a rather comfortable sleep 'for once' was rather enjoyable. Newfound vigor seemed to arise from my chest as I took my first breath of air and gazed around the room from my pillow. The morning sunlight seeping into the room felt warm and the quietness of my dorm made me rather comfy. However, like all things that were related to my team, that was quickly ended when already I could hear Ruby, wide awake and yelling at Weiss's bedside.

"Come on Weiss, It's time to wake up. Don't you want breakfast!?" Ruby's voice was rather tempting even for me as I felt my stomach. Weiss, however, seemed rather fine missing the most important meal of the day when she turned away, mumbling in a rather groggy fashion.

'Good luck with that Ruby. You'll need to be more convincing than just breakfast.' I couldn't help but amuse myself at how Ruby pouted and huffed at the heiress, before returning to shaking Weiss erratically.

"Come on Weiss wake up!" As much as watching Ruby being a try hard team leader was always a fun way to start my day, I worried that it would come to blows soon by how Weiss's foot was preparing to stroke from the confines of it's covered position. Deciding to get ready for the eventful conflict, I Sit up slowly I stretch my back before standing to the floor with an audible thud. Ensuring my sheets were refolded back into a neat matter I strode to the window and enjoyed how the sun had started to gleam over the rooftops.

"Zzzzz~"

'Thinking of the sun...' Gazing over to the other bunkbed across the room, my inspection find Blake and Yang, who softly snored, sleeping contently from our late night meeting.

Yang looked to be drooling into a pillow without a care. Her body was clothed with a pair of sweatpants and a tank top that left little to the imagination of her built and curved body. It was always something to see how a girl who cared for her hair and attire could lay sprawled out in a rather defenseless manner like that.

Blake had a more dignified presence in her black bedgown that tightly stuck to her body. Most guys would have a hard time remaining cool about looking at such a scene but being used to Yang after ten plus years, it was rather easy to adapt to living with this team's dynamic. Her face looked peaceful now than compared to how it was prior since we've arrived at Beacon. It almost made me want to just watch and let her enjoy the nap she was having.

Both looked rather adorable in their own ways that my heart almost felt bad for waking them up...almost. 'What was that old saying? All fair in love and war?' My conscience fought the idea for a minute when I grinned mischievously, approaching their bedside in tiptoe fashion. "Wakey wakey~" Calling to the two sleeping beauties, my hands gripped at the bedpost and gave it a light jostle arousing Yang awake first.

Her eyes lazily open as Yang adjusted to the morning light that filled her vision from her bed on the top bunk. "Haa~" stretching out her legs with a light yawn that I found rather cute, Yang's gaze soon fell to me as she smiled. "Mmm waking up after a good night like that. If only there was a way to make it a good morning too." Her eyes flutter before she puckered her lips.

My eyes widen slightly as I turn back to look at Ruby and Weiss across the room, luckily finding the later now pulling on Weiss's arm. Sighing I look back to Yang as she kept waiting before I quickly pecked her lips with mine. She giggled softly before lifting her torso off the mattress, stretching her arms this time. "Thanks, Ulric. I needed that."

"I know that as a boyfriend this is to be expected, but give a guy a warning next time. In case you forgot two members of our team don't know of this yet." My hushed whisper only made Yang smirk as she dropped down from her bed and sashayed to the closet.

"I know, I know, Blue Boy." Her humored tone made we worry if she really understood. "I'll be careful next time if it makes you feel better." Rummaging through her clothes she quickly finds her outfit and walked to the bathroom. "Better hurry though. You know Ruby hates being left out on things." Her last tidbit of advice echoes in my head as the door closes.

'She is right sadly...but how does one drop such a thing. With Blake, it just flowed nicely and Yang...well she took the frontal approach.' Looking at my white and red themed teammates my face scrunches slightly as they argue about sleeping in. 'I don't even know how to bring this subject up with them...I'd rather fight Grimm then drop a bomb like this on them.'

"For once I agree with Yang."

"Gah!?" My voice jumps an octave as I quickly turn to Blake who had awakened and stood behind me. "Blake! We really need to talk about you sneaking up on me." My heart beats heavy in my chest as Blake at least has an embarrassed smile.

"Sorry, I guess old habits die hard." Her ears lightly twitch as she blushes.

"No worries, we have all the time now to help fix that. You seemed relaxed this morning." My lips curve into a smile as Blake notices my stare was aimed at her ears. "Good to see it all paying off already."

Her shy grin only matches her growing blush before moving to grab a book from her shelf. "I mean...You did go out of your way to help me fit in with our team. Might as well enjoy the benefits of no longer needing to hide constantly..." Finding what she seemed like an excuse and a good choice for reading, she takes a book and opens it before sitting back down on her bed. Her gaze focuses on the pages but we both knew her mind was somewhere else trying to hide at this moment.

"Well, I think you look better without that bow anyways." My grin only makes her bury deeper more into her book before my ears along with Blake's nearly rupture behind me.

"WEIIIISS COME ON!" Both of us look at Ruby who desperately kneeled at her partner's bedside. It seemed whatever our leader was doing was ineffective as Weiss seemed to burrow deeper into her covers to hide from the loud noises.

"You should probably intervene before something happens." Blake aiming to move the attention off of her, scooted slightly away as I sigh looking at the comedy duo across the room.

"Suppose I should..." I sigh, pulling myself together and walk lazily over behind them. Ruby, having ignored everything else didn't realize my presence as she tried to tug the covers once more.

"Weiss, we have to get ready soon. Hurry up and wake up!" The tug of war was rather hilarious if others were watching, but at this point, as a team, I felt slightly embarrassed.

"Umm Ruby?" coughing into my fist and patting at her shoulder, a quick yelp escapes from Ruby before turning around, slightly red with embarrassment.

"Oh, Ulric umm...hey..." Shuffling slightly with her foot she awkwardly looks between me and Weiss, who recovered her covers. "What umm-what can I help you with?"

Keeping my face like a statue, I look to Ruby who looked on the verge of dying on the spot from her outburst. "Just wanted to ask if you needed some help. It seemed like you were having trouble."

"Haha-what? This? pshh I have everything under control..." Awkwardly laughing, Ruby shuffles to Weiss's bedside and tries moving the covers. pulling hard against the sheets once more with no luck. "Come on Weiss..." The soft whisper from Ruby only sealed the deal as I moved to Weiss's desk.

Opening a drawer, I pull out the coffee maker and put it on the table. Looking at the small selection of choices, I decided on an Atlas roast flavor and started to quickly brew it. Hearing the water start to boil, My focus returns to Ruby and Weiss.

Walking back over to them, I kneel at the bedside where Weiss remained hidden from the world as Ruby looked on in defeat. "Good morning Weiss..." Getting no response I take a deep breath and continue. "I know you're tired and all that but we do have to get up. I have some coffee going for you, so do try to wake and dress before Ruby here has to try waking you again."

No one talked as I stayed leaning over Weiss's bed. I wasn't sure if she was listening at first but seeing the covers nod slightly I took it as a yes before looking at Ruby who was pouting. "Sorry, Rubes. Just couldn't take seeing that anymore is all."

"I could have handled it, Ulric..." The sad look she had growing on her face made my heart hurt looking at her.

Not wanting to see that, my hand quickly rubbed her head softly, which seemed to work as she had a small smile forming. "Again I'm sorry Ruby, but hey, this gives you time to make sure you have your school work done and ready, while our heiress her gets herself going."

Receiving a nod from my adorable team leader, I get up and on my feet and move to my own bed to grab my uniform. "Seeing as how our team is a little late. I'll go use the school showers." I give an answer to anyone who was listening, before walking out the door with my clothes and body wash in one hand and a towel over my shoulder. shutting the door I begin to walk down the hall when a voice comes from behind me.

"Hey, Ulric wait up!"

Stopping to see who called out to me, Jaune quickly reaches me with Ren in tow. Both seemed to have the same idea, with how they too were holding bathroom products. "Good morning Jaune, Ren. Looks like we had the same idea today."

"Indeed, it does seem that way." Ren smiles softly as Jaune does the same.

"We may have gotten up late and well the ladies need time to get ready...haha...What about you? Running late as well?"

"Weeell Having a team of four huntresses needing their freshening up doesn't give me much time for my own hygiene." My answer to Jaune seemed to be understood clearly as he nods in agreement. "Guess were walking together?" I gesture down the hallway as both Ren and Jaune this time nodded.

Starting back up into a walk, the three of us walk side by side and round the next corner when Jaune randomly asked a question. "So tell me, Ulric. What's it like waking up with your team? I mean I know how it is with living with females but having four of them in one room must be quite something." He nudges me with his elbow as I remember how the morning went.

"Well...heh, It can be as you said quite something. Then again I did basically live with two of them before coming to Beacon, so you know it's manageable." A chuckle leaves my lips, thinking about my team before Jaune starts talking.

"Must be lucky having to wake up with Weiss every morning." His walking slows, which Ren and I could tell that Jaune had started to fantasize about our heiress friend.

'If only you knew Jaune.' Rolling my eyes I slow my pace to give a hard slap to Jaune's back who yelped and sped back up. "Trust me Jaune. Whatever your thinking is only in your head." Ren quietly laughs as Jaune rejectedly drags his feet as we walk down the corridor to the gym.

With my swift action of shutting down the blonde dork, I called my friend, we hurried to the locker rooms to shower. Of course, there were other male students who had similar ideas but by this point it was like gym class from the old world, so seeing another man's junk wasn't all that new.

Feeling clean and changed I waited for Jaune and Ren before heading back to our dorms. Cracking open my door using my scroll, I peek inside to see it quiet and barren. 'Guess they already went ahead...' Tossing my towel and products on my bed, I close the door and turn to see my two friends doing the same.

"Women." all three of us said in unison and laughed, making our way down to the cafeteria. It wasn't hard to find our table with a redhead bouncing wildly for our attention.

"Oh oh, over here you guys!" Nora's summoning of us was clearly heard across the room. Much to our embarrassment, we responded to it just after we snagged ourselves breakfast.

"You know Nora, we could see right?" Ren placing his tray down next to her casually comments on her loudness but only makes his partner giggle brightly.

"Oh, Renny. I just had to make sure my favorite guys knew where to look." Already done with her allotted amount of pancakes, Nora was off the walls with her patented enthusiasm as she spoke aloud to the table, making sure we all were paying attention. "So everybody, what plans do we have for this great night that is Friday?!" her smile nearly blinded us as Weiss spoke up first.

"Well, if you must know, Ruby and I will be studying for the most part. Even on weekends, we must make sure to be at the top, right Ruby?" Casually looking to her partner, expecting a similar answer, Ruby looked like a deer caught in headlights when her eyes widened looking back to Weiss.

"Oh right studying...yeah..." Her voice lacked any means of confidence as the young huntress put away a magazine about weapon outfitting. "Umm, actually Weiss...can we maybe, I don't know... do other things today, like going to the workshop perhaps?" Her faint plea at the end made Weiss look to her slightly disgruntled. turning her head, her one eye narrowed as she was face to face with Ruby's hidden weapon that was a sad adorable plea and huffed seeing how dead set she was wanting to today.

"Fine, I suppose inspecting our weaponry is something a hunter should do to ensure no future errors." Ruby jumped with joy when she heard the okay from Weiss. Seeing it though made the heiress glare, gaining Ruby's attention quickly. "However we will finish our homework first before then."

"Yes, Weiss..." Slouching slightly over the table, Ruby's glum face was evident but she had to take what she could get at this point.

'Who's the leader again?' Was what everyone probably else at the table, myself included thought in our minds, watching the dynamic duo settle on their day plan. Although it looks like this between those two, the fact that Weiss is at least listening to Ruby is honestly a good start to be seeing. I couldn't help my smile when Ruby opened back her magazine to show Weiss, who looked at it with some interest.

"I'm just going to be reading in the library today." Blake decided to speak up had caught our tables attention. "I found a rather good spot in my chapter and I want to finish it before the weekend." Her facial features didn't show any up or down to her words, but I had a feeling she was elated. Her bow was lightly twitching as she held the book in her hands, It was rather cute honestly.

No one seemed to question Blake on her choice, however, it was probably because we already knew that was her day usually involved reading to begin with. "Well, our team is going to have a workout day! I'm going to put them through my Nora approved regime, guaranteed to put some meat on Jaune's bones." Cheerfully bouncing in her chair, Nora was no doubt thinking of what was going to happen and from how Jaune gulped, I could only pray he returned in one piece. "Once we're done, no one is going to stop us!" Her victory shout echoed around the room as the rest of her team casually glanced away, rethinking their options.

"What about you Ulric?" Jaune abruptly spoke up, trying to move the subject away from his painful afternoon and focused our tables attention to me while I was fork deep in bacon.

"Ahh...'gulp' uhhhh..." Stuttering helplessly, I honestly wasn't sure how to spend my day after just completing the quest with Blake last night. All I knew was that I wanted to just enjoy a relaxing day today with everyone. "I guess I'll foll-oww!" a quick jab at my side makes we yelp slightly when Yang scootches closer to my chair with hers.

"Actually Ulric, I was wondering if you would come spar with me for a while?" Yang's sweet smile combined with her lilac doe eyes looked rather attracting as she asked for my company but the underlying pain that was promised along with it easily decided my answer. Trying to shake my head no, I quickly felt a foot place itself atop mine and felt the pressure of it making me grunt and nod in agreement.

"Yeah...sure Yang. I'd be glad to." My forced smile was rewarded with her readied foot being removed as she hugged my arm tightly to her chest.

"Thanks, Ulric. I really needed some time to work on my moves. Haven't had a good session in weeks." She looked rather happy as she clung to my arm. 'I hate sneak attacks.' I lamented from the subtle attack, grumbling to myself but still held a slight smiling.

JNPR seemed to laugh at Yang's antics along with Ruby and Weiss, who both looked a little down knowing I'd be with Yang for a while. The only one who made me worry was Blake, who while reading her book, smirked as she glanced at me. I tried to shrug it off as the bell rang for the next period to begin soon. 'How bad could it be?'

*THWAK~

"Oomph!"

"Come on Ulric, keep your guard up~"

What followed after lunch was a rather normal school day...well normal for hunters in training I suppose. Professor Port had decided to bring a few Ursai to class and Jaune and Ren were the unfortunate ones...or how Port described 'Lucky lads' to do battle with them. The start of the fight was good though. Jaune was keeping the bear Grimm at bay with his practiced defenses and allowed Ren to strike at the open ones. Their strategy was working quite well until Jaune was blindsided and swiftly launched into the air by a side swing that landed him into the desks, but hey it was better than how he started this year.

With a few more classes to take after that fiasco, the school day ended where we waved goodbye to one another until we would meet later when Yang practically pulled me along with her to the sparring areas in a rapid haste. Since it was only hand to hand practice, we both changed into our gym outfits, mine a blue short-sleeved T-shirt with a suitable navy blue pair of shorts and black sneakers.

Yang went with her standard pony tailed hairstyle and orange sports bra with her usual gray sweatpants. I had to remind myself from previous experiences of the past to stay focused if I wanted to avoid a clean hit to my face. The first minute in and I managed to follow that rule but alas I once more met Yang's fist when she gave me an alluring wink and sucker punched me right into toned jawline.

"Yeah, yeah Yang, I know..." Rubbing my chin I lock my eyes to hers and raise back up my guard. Starting a tempo I weaved around before stepping back into her strike zone and delivered a one-two combo that she blocked.

"You know-" Yang swing's out with a left hook which I lift my right guard to stop it. "You're really like Ruby without your weapons, you know that?" Pulling back as she talks, her other arm comes from below where I barely manage to pull away from just as Yang lets loose a few straights that push me back.

Huffing at her remark I send back a few jabs before giving Yang a strong right kick to the side. She seemed prepared for it though when her arm cushions the blow but it still lifts her off the ground a few feet over. "Well, unlike you Yang, some of us use weapons to battle the Grimm and not just our fists because we can." She smirks from my verbal jab before rushing with a strong right that was followed with a very well landed roundhouse to my torso, knocking me to my back and around the outer area of the training mat.

"What can I say. I'm the best when it comes to 'punch lines' hehe" Yang smiles brightly at her feats of punning, making me groin on the ground, which was definitely not from the hit I just took.

"Please Yang, fight with your fists, not the jokes..." Kickflipping myself back up, I instantly get my guard raised. "I can't handle both of them at the same time." I smirk before locking eyes with Yang who readies herself just the same.

We both stand, fists raised, poised to strike the other as the clock ticks slowly on the wall. The moment the minute hand landed on the hour, it chimed with its bell, where we both rushed with our fists primed and ready.

"AHH/GAAH!" Our knuckles collide with a solid hit where we stand in place, grunting slightly from the feedback.

"Geh-not bad blue boy..." Both of us flinch before we smile at the other, Yang gives a wink as we draw back our fists. "For once you didn't hurt yourself from doing that."

"Ha-ha, very funny. Even I have to be able to handle one of your hits. Just a matter of time till I find someone like you who relies on their hands to do the talking sunshine."

We eye the other for a moment like we were about to hit the other again until we fell over laughing wildly. It didn't last long since we had tired ourselves from the session. When we did stop, Yang and I looked at the other with endearing smiles before she leaned closer to me. In moments, her face nestled into my shoulder before her arms wrapped tightly around me making a rather tight hug.

Even though I know just how forward Yang usually is, I was still somewhat stunned by how she held onto me. Accepting her hug after a brief second, my arms draped around her back, with my fingers stroking through her hair gently. A soft sigh escapes her as I once more chuckle lightly, keeping my hand moving up and down her back. "Enjoying yourself here?"

"Mhmm~" Not even moving, Yang's reply hit my heart straight from how quiet and caring it was. I'd pay to see a person to not melt from how she was behaving. We stared like this for a few moments more until she pulled away, her face slightly red and smiling, which reminded me of a rather beautiful sunset.

"So...any reason for the affection or do I have to guess?" I smirk at her before she taps her chin with her fingers, acting like she was really thinking.

"Hmm...nope~" Her whimsical grin plasters itself onto her face before her eyes stare down at me with intent. "Ready for round two?" My vision snaps back to Yang's form, as she had already switched gears back into combat mode, waiting for my reply.

'This women...' My eyes roll with my fists raising in preparation for our immediate brawl. "Don't need to ask me twice." My confident smile easily returns to my lips with my eyes staring back at Yang with the same intensity. "Any time you're ready!"

*Yaaawn~

My feet slightly drag as I cover my mouth. It had already reached nighttime since school let out, and quite frankly, I was gladly ready for bed. "That is the last time you ever talk me into 10 rounds Yang."

Yang laughing at my statement stretched her arms behind her head while the two of us walked down the corridors of the dorms together. "Don't worry, I got my fill of punching someone out of my system for a good while...or until someone annoys me, whichever one comes first."

"So by tomrrow...great..." I slump slightly, rubbing my shoulder from the prior guarding it took. 'Better get some ice packs ready next time then. Aura does only so much.'

In the short time we talked, we had soon reached our room. Taking my scroll out, I swipe the lock and push it open, letting Yang through first. "Such a gentleman Ulric~" She lightly teases me, I in rolled my eyes, following after her.

"Welcome back!" Ruby sitting on her bed with a comic in hand was looking down at us, giving a wave, which Yang returned.

"Hey Rubes, hope you and Weisscream had a fun day?"

"Hey!" Looking over towards the sound of indignant complaint, I saw Weiss aiming her blue daggerlike stare at Yang. "You know I hate it when you call me that...and if you must know we, in fact, did as partners, enjoyed a good time today." From the desk she sat at, Weiss was enjoying a cup of coffee from the nearby machine, with what looked like one of the magazines Ruby had earlier.

"Yeah, once you left, me and Weiss started our homework and tinkered with our weapons. You should have seen it, Weiss really knows her fine tuning!" Feeling on board with the topic, Ruby was already down on the floor near us, giving me a good look at her bubbly smile and gleaming eyes which showed only happiness.

"Weiss and I, Ruby, but as she said, we spent the evening working on our hunter gear." Even while correcting her partner, Weiss looked rather happy at being praised.

"You seem to be glad you spent the day with her then." I decided to speak up finally. Ruby hearing that looked at Weiss, who actually looked at Ruby with a small smile.

"Aww glad you two are getting along~" Yang, smirking at the duo made them both scowl at her.

"Yaaaang!" In moments, Ruby was bickering with Weiss as Yang was backed into a corner. Seeing how the situation was going, I made a quick decision. Shuffling around the heated area of the room. I silently made headway to my bed and avoided looking at Yang's plea for help, landing onto the comforters face down.

'Nope~' I giggle to myself as the trio continued their group discussion of bonding. Blake, I noticed from the corner of my eye was already dressed for bed and like me, decided to avoid the problem.

Luckily it didn't go farther than that when Ruby and Weiss decided Yang had enough. Making our blonde bombshell go last, they soon changed in the bathroom and returned to their beds. With each of us giving our usual goodnights, light snoring came and soon enough me as well.

Sorry for the long delay everyone. I know it was a rather long time since the last chapter. *hides the calander from the wall*

I won't lie, I've been in a really dark place as of late. With losing a job, my car, and a family member, the past while was rather rocky. It really did kill me need and ability to write for the longest time there, but this past month I've started to turn it around and finally getting back into the swing of things. I'm glad to see new and old faces in the reviews, and I hope you enjoy the story moving forward like I am. I hope you all have been well since our last meeting. For a quick spoiler to tease you all, the next chapter will involve the docks a few of you had mentioned to me in the past ;)

Glad to be back everyone!