Ruby and Roman were sitting in his new apartment, which was a lot warmer and better looking than the last. They were eating Chinese take out and watching a murder mystery movie. It had been pretty quiet and Neo hadn't popped up once.
"I have to ask you something," Roman said.
Ruby looked at him with noddles hanging from her mouth. He couldn't help but laugh at her.
"Hgnnghh etinghd."
"How rude."
Ruby swallowed her food.
"We are watching a movie."
Roman snorted, "We watched it once before."
Her cheeks turned bright red.
"I-I know."
Roman paused the movie and turned to look at her better.
"Why did you pursue me?" he asked.
Ruby was not ready for that kind of thing. She honestly didn't think he would ever ask her.
"I-I-I-
"Calm down," he said with that causal, arrogant smirk on his face.
"I don't know. You seemed so innocent and um... sweet."
Roman grinned, "What part got you?" he asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Was it the rose or the water and snacks?"
"A little of both but it was the fact you were so shy."
Roman nodded.
"Hm."
"Did you know what you were doing after our little party?" Ruby asked giving him a sly smile.
"What you mean? The fact you cheat at cards?"
Ruby let out a short laugh, "Yea, right. You're just mad because you got beat fair and square."
"Liar."
Ruby put down her food.
"Want a rematch?"
He made a face and shook his head slightly.
"That's what I thought."
A smile tugged at his lips.
"I remember something... You said strong women are someone that you should not fear. Do you truly believe that?" Ruby asked.
Roman cocked an eyebrow at her, "I never thought you would ask me that right now."
"Well?"
"I do believe it. Look at who my best friend is."
Ruby's mind flickered back to Neo.
"She was a hired assassin who killed people for an old boss from the age of fourteen. I mean... She killed her own boss when she turned eighteen. He refused to pay her because she wouldn't kill a thirteen year old girl."
Ruby stared at him.
"She has some moral code but don't worry... She gave it all up for her Yang."
She smiled.
"Her Yang?"
"Neo told me about the other one."
The color drained from her face.
"It's ok. She told me nothing and said she wouldn't unless she really needed too."
"Oh."
Roman scooted over and laid his head on her lap.
"You know what my favorite memory is?" Roman asked with a goofy smile on his face.
"Which one is it?" she asked with a sweet smile.
"Pizza night."
Her cheeks turned bright pink and she covered her face.
"If you wanted to make pizza again, you could've asked me," she said shyly.
"Oh, yea. The pizza was the only thing I could ever remember about that night," Roman said sarcastically.
She uncovered her face to see a goofy grin on his face.
"You're making this embarrassing!"
"No, you are by being shy! We've done it at least a dozen times. What would having sex now make any different?" he asked.
"Because I love you."
Roman looked surprised and puzzled by her answer.
"This is serious... For me. I don't know about you but... I was almost certain before I came back here that I love you. Those words change everything."
"They haven't changed anything for me... because I think I fell for you at first sight."
She looked touched.
"What? What makes you think that?" Ruby asked.
"The moment I saw you walk through the door for me was like seeing a goddess. Your smile, your lips and your eyes. The way you talked was almost heavenly. I was stunned to see someone like you standing there. Then the fact I was holding a romance novel was more embarrassing than anything."
Ruby giggled.
"I never thought you would feel that way."
"I never thought I could feel that way but... before you become an adult you believe anything is possible and the world isn't a piece of shit."
She nodded.
"Now looking at you, I believe anything is possible."
Ruby got closer to him.
"You have to promise me that if... if I decide to have sex with you again... you won't leave me. I swear that if you do, I will have Yang beat your ass all over Vale."
He made a face, "There goes my plan for kicking you out after this then."
Ruby blinked.
"It's a joke my dear. My penis is yours forever."
Ruby grabbed her face in shock, "Don't say that! It's so embarrassing!"
Roman laughed and pulled her closer, "Penis."
"Ugh!"
She shoved him playfully and he leaned in to kiss her.
"I love you," he whispered.
"I love you too."
Roman got up and bent over lifting Ruby off of the couch. He carried her to his room and shut the door.
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"Ok... I am not sure how you get an attraction to someone who tried to murder you."
Yang laughed nervously and sipped her drink.
"What happened?" Blake asked leaning in to hear Yang better.
They had went to a small cafe to have a few coffee drinks and something to eat.
"We um... talked about the things I've been bothered by. She actually is pretty smart. She helped me out a lot. It just turned into text messaging and talking then it escalated fast."
"No one has ever caught your eye this three years. Did you always like her or something?" the heiress asked.
"I wanted revenge but this isn't what I thought was going to happen," the blonde said with a smile on her face, "But I'm not going to complain."
"Should we trust Roman though?" Blake asked, "Ruby isn't exactly experienced in dating."
"Neo seems to think it's the real deal," Yang said, "She said she would've beat his ass because it would've ruined her chances with me."
Blake started laughing while Weiss just shook her head.
"She seems really hung up on you. She's been looking at wedding magazines like crazy lately. She wants a feminine tuxedo," Weiss said with a smile on her face.
Yang covered her face.
"She has great taste in clothes though. She even likes to get in my personal space and show me the fashion magazines she bought. I actually like her a lot more than I thought I would."
Yang removed her hands and smiled.
"Really?"
"I approve of her. She has to stay good though. I don't want any of us mixed in things we shouldn't be."
Yang looked at Blake.
"Well?"
Blake tapped her chin.
"What can I say? Neo's voice is weird but she's pretty quiet. I always assumed she was mute. She has such... a womanly voice to such a small body."
Yang nodded in agreement.
"She's the best thing in my life besides you guys."
Blake and Weiss looked at each other with a smile.
At least they became more accepting over a short period of time. I hope things can continue the way they are.
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Spring rolled around. The six of them hung out almost every weekend. Despite the fact Cinder has erased their criminal records, Neo and Roman had problems being out in public. People threw things at them and even cussed but the two of them kept their cool. At some point, Ruby pulled out her scythe and had it on display to ward off rude people.
It was summer now. Beacon was let out for two months leaving Ruby and Yang to go where ever they pleased. Most of their time was spent with their lover than with their dad. They made sure to spend every other week with their dad and he had changed a lot thanks to Ruby's past visit. It just so happen to be the week they were spending with Neo and Roman.
The four of them were standing outside of the shop for crafts and fabrics. Neo was hanging of off Yang's neck and laughing, almost acting like a child. Yang hung on her tight so she wouldn't fall onto the concrete. Ruby was looking through the glass staring at the dresses in the window people had made.
"Hello."
Roman turned to see Cinder standing there. She had shorter hair and she had bright green streaks in it. She looked almost emo and unrecognizable but her yellow eyes gave her away.
"Cin-Cinder."
She gave a small wave.
Ruby and Yang said nothing.
"What are you doing here? I thought you left?" Neo asked looking surprised.
"I came back for a visit."
Roman arched an eyebrow at her.
"Really?"
"Yup."
Cinder locked eyes with Ruby.
"So, you are the one who captured his heart huh?"
Ruby nodded. She swallowed hard.
Why is she here? Does she want them back?
"I have no idea how considering he wanted to beat your ass."
Ruby looked at Roman who hid his face.
"It's a long story. You wanna come shopping with us?" she asked.
Neo turned to stare at Ruby.
"It would be rude not to ask right? You guys are friends... right?"
Neo nodded, "Yea."
Cinder smirked and nodded, "I think we are."
They made it through the whole day hanging out with Cinder and Ruby made sure she felt welcome. Yang had no time to say something to her sister about the fact one of their enemies were hanging out with them. Ruby, Yang and Neo stood at the counter making their order leaving Roman and Cinder sitting at the table alone.
"You like her?" Cinder asked.
He just stared at her,
"You aren't in trouble. You can speak."
"Why are you here?"
She rolled her eyes, "To visit."
"I find that hard to believe."
Cinder gave him a weird look.
"Emerald and Mercury are gone."
"Huh? They're dead?"
She snickered, "No, they left for Atlas."
"Where were you then?"
"Haven."
"Oh."
"I work as a black smith now. I specialize in Dust laced weapons and such."
"Really?"
"Yup."
"What an odd thing... For you to do?" he said.
The three women sat down.
"Food will be ready in a few minutes," Yang said.
"Thank you," Cinder said.
She looked at Roman then at Neo.
"I heard people in town have been... ruder than usual. I've been seeing threads on the internet. You know... you two are walking free."
Neo lowered her eyes.
"They haven't caused any problems."
Cinder's eyes flickered to Yang.
"I didn't think so. I had heard rumors of a woman with a giant scythe who goes to Beacon has been escorting them around town. I had to make sure you two were ok."
"We are fine."
"After I eat, I'll take my leave."
"You sure you don't wanna stay?" Ruby asked.
Cinder gave her a cocky smile, "I am still a criminal. I am... having problems hacking into Vale's criminal data base. I made sure to clear Emerald's too and the most heinous off of Mercury's... But I got a few firewalls and blocks before I could finish."
"Did you need help?" Roman asked and Yang shot him a dirty look.
"No. I have someone who can help me."
The waitress placed their food in front of them and walked away. They continued eating and making awkward talk until Cinder had left.
Gwynevere Whisper: Thank you and I'm glad you liked my story. Yea, Rosewick isn't very popular. I try to steer clear of the popular kidnapping scenario but I would love to do one or two at some point. I always try to do something different. Yea, you showed up towards the end but it's ok lol
Videocrazy: I wanted everyone to see the beginning of future Yang's journey. I wanted to make it a point that maybe she only caved in to date Neo because she needed some comfort. Now she can be in a real relationship with Neo without all the guilt attached to her.
I apologize everyone! I got home yesterday, I ate and fell asleep. Then I took my friend to run errands and the kids had early release from school for christmas then my friend had to do more errands. By the end of the day, I was exhausted and passed out. I hope you can forgive me!
Tomorrow will be the last chapter to the main story. It's kind of short but sweet and to the point.