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Yang was angry…. well, maybe not angry, but definitely somewhere between annoyed and irritated, within the lower limits of peeved.
She had forgotten her hairbrush in the bathroom. Normally not an issue but now she was sharing the room with the boys from JNPR. So annoying. Jaune had gone in right after her and it had been at least 15 minutes now. She needed that hairbrush now so she could brush while it was still damp or she risked knotting and frizz. And if she didn't do it soon it wouldn't have a chance to fully dry before bed. Gods help Jaune if she misses any beauty sleep, and if she got the dreaded frizz then even the Gods wouldn't be able to save him.
She contemplated kicking the door down, but settled for a loud knock that left the frame shaking. "Yo! Vomit Boy you decent? I need my hair brush!"
She stepped back in surprise as the door suddenly opened, a cloud of steam escaping, revealing Jaune clad in black athletic shorts and a white sleeveless tee. Only the tee shirt was so tight it revealed every ounce of lean muscle that he had apparently been hiding under that hoodie of his. Square pectorals lead to rock hard abs that while not quite Sun's level, they were still pretty darn impressive. All was made that much clearer by the fact that he had put the shirt on before fully drying, making lines and sections of translucent cloth that perfectly outlined the definition of his muscled torso. "Wow. Mamma like."
Jaune was toweling off his head, after scrubbing at his ears, he let the towel fall around his shoulders like a scarf. "Sorry Yang, what was that"
"Oh… I said…'shirts a little tight.' Yeah, that's what I said."
"Oh well...Mistral sizes run a bit small it seems. I bought a Medium just like I've always worn, but is seems to be a bit tighter than I remember." He was using the towel to rub the back of his head in that nervous tick of his.
Yang watched as his bicep and shoulder muscles flexed and twitched. 'Is he doing that on purpose?' She wondered. 'My god its like he is chiseled from granite! Holly hell, that road trip from patch did wonders! Or is this Pyrrha's work? Either way VB got HOT!'
"Sorry Yang. I'm almost done in here, just going to brush my teeth. But you can come in if you want." He gestured as he stepped back into the generously sized bathroom. Yang following hesitantly as she scooped up her brush from the sink and while she worked on her mane, she stepped back to let Jaune have full access to the sink.
Jaune oblivious to the hungry looks he was receiving bent over to retrieve his shower caddie. 'Hot damn! You could bounce quarters off that ass! I wonder what he'd do if I pinched it? NO. Bad Yang! That's harassment.'
Jaune, entirely oblivious to the dragon in the room, set the caddie by the sink and began brushing his teeth. Yang meanwhile was trying to use the mirror to glimpse if the shorts were as tight in the front as they were in the back. 'Dang girl! Pull yourself together! It's Arc for crying out loud. Why are you getting all hot and bothered?'
'Oh god, look at his shoulders and back!' Jaune was brushing vigorously, causing the muscles in his upper back to ripple beneath the shirt. Yang realized she was starting to drool and began to blush. 'I am NOT crushing on Vomit Boy. Remember, he puked on your shoes!'
As Jaune spit in the sink, Yang used the opportunity to smack herself in the face a couple times. The action helped restore her focus but did not help reduce the color of her cheeks.
"Yang, are you OK you look a little red?" Jaune put a hand to her forehead looking for a temperature. Yang leaned into the touch before recoiling as if burnt.
"I'm fine!" She practically shouted. "It's just a bit hot in here. Yeah, I mean warm in here...that's it. Not hot, can't be hot, you're Ruby's friend. I mean…. what?" Yang started playing with her hair eyes darting about the room.
'What the hell was that? You are Yang Xiao Long. You don't get awkward and all little miss blushing schoolgirl around Jaune! You make him blush! That's the natural order of things. You got to turn this thing around!' Yang slapped her self, mentally this time. And schooled her emotions. 'Time turn the flirt-o-meter to 11.'
Adopting her trademarked flirty smirk, the 'flirk' as she liked to call it. She grabbed both ends of his towel with her mechanical hand, pulling his head and neck towards her. While her left hand stroked up from his side to his chest where she splayed her fingers out over his heart. "You know Jaune, I'm not sure I ever thanked you for watching over and keeping Ruby safe. Not to mention saving Weiss's life. I am very, very, grateful…" she moved her hand lower, "and if there is anything I can do for... or to... you." She gave the flirtiest wink of her life and waggled her eyebrows while pushing her chest out suggestively. "Anything at all...Please, please, don't hesitate to ask." She looked down at his chest demurely, waiting a bit for him to get flustered. Then with the corners of her lips turning upwards the 'flirk' morphed into the 'teasirk', her official Yang brand teasing smirk, patent pending. She looked up at her victim to see…
'Were his eyes always that blue? Or intense? He looks so determined….. and confident? And why isn't he blushing?' The smirk died as he grabbed both her hands in his own.
"Yang, I wouldn't normally be this bold, but since you're offering….."
'Why are his hands so big and warm? I can even feel it with my robotic hand, I didn't think it had that capability. Crap, come on Yang keep it together. Don't let him beat you. This is a battle of wills! You can do this, its just like any close quarters battle. Just pin him down, get on top of him, and start pounding away….wait no! Phrasing Yang! Shoot I should have been listening!'
"...and that's why I want to ask for your help with training to improving my control and technique."
"Whaaa?" Yang almost face palmed. 'Nice response Yang, way to be articulate.'
"Well I would ask Weiss since she was my first time and she seemed to be able to handle it well. And she probably would be up for doing it again. I mean she is really grateful for the whole bringing her back to life thing. But I'm not totally sure where our relationship stands at the moment and don't want to push it."
"You and Weiss? She would do that? Together? With you?"
"Yeah, well we are a lot closer now that I'm not just pestering her for a date. Plus like I said she's realty grateful. I had thought about asking Ruby, I know she'd definitely say yes."
"No not my Rubaby!"
"Oh, I agree. Ruby is my last choice. I think of her like a little sister. And out of everybody she is the most likely to get hurt by doing this."
"Oh thank the gods." Yang practically collapsed, but their rather intimate position caused her to lean into him as she slumped down. The sudden reminder of his proximity had her standing ramrod straight again. She tried backing up, but didn't get very far before she ran into a smooth tiled wall. At that moment she realized she had lost control of the situation permanently. She had been trapped. Her head slumped forward in defeat.
"Blake would be a good option. We get along quite well, and we have this... connection. But I don't want to do it with her again until I've had some more practice."
"Wait, again?... what? You and Blake did IT? When? How the hell did that happen?" Her eyes were flashing red but her disbelief and confusion kept her from going full Yangry. Besides they were both old enough to make those choices on their own. 'It's not like Jaune would force himself on Blake. Right?' Things were just so confusing right now.
"Well it was a bit of an accident. I was a bit of an emotional wreck, she tried to comfort me. I was crying, she was crying, we hugged." Jaune had stepped back, unintentionally freeing Yang from the corner, as his nervousness returned. Yang however was too far gone to capitalize.
"So then in the heat of the moment you two...got...intimate?" Yang was in shock. Any more major revelations and she might snap.
"Yeah. Next thing I knew it was happening. It was very intense and emotional. Nothing like with Weiss. With Weiss it was all about strength and power, and she took everything I could give her. With Blake it was like our souls were…. melding. Like raw emotion, and it was like I was too much for her, we had barely started and I…." He stopped, eyes to the floor, looking embarrassed. Yang on the other hand looked like a fish. Her mouth was agape and eyes glassy, her mind was reeling, trying to comprehend this impossible situation.
"Well it's embarrassing, but I released way too much and way to fast. It was like she couldn't contain it all and it started leaking out of her! And she was left a stuttering mess, barely able to even say my name!"
"Woah...I…" 'Critical error. has encountered an unexpected error. Motor functions are temporarily suspended.' Yang collapsed against the wall sliding down to sit at the bottom. Jaune was still holding her hands so he helped slow her fall, then crouched before her at arm's length.
"That's why I need your help. I need to learn how to slow it down so I don't let it all out too quickly. I need to learn how to control my release and set a good pace. You're the only one who I can go to. Well truthfully, not the only one. I think Ren would be up for some experimentation, but that would almost certainly mean dragging Nora into it as well. I don't think I'm ready to do two people at once. I'm still new to all this after all."
"Whhhhaaaaaa….." 'Fatal error. has stopped reboot.' Yang bolted up, slurped in the drool that was threatening to fall from her mouth and took stock of her situation. Jaune, oblivions to the fact that she had mentally shut down, had been blathering on. Making matters worse, she had no idea how much time had passed.
"...and we could train your semblance too."
"Semblance? What about my semblance?" Yang mentally congratulated herself. 'Finally Brain! Way to catch up. That's one coherent thought in a row. Let's try for two, see if we can't get this conversation back to stable ground.'
"Well I don't want to be the only one who gets anything out of this. I figure we can use the opportunity to train and explore your semblance as well. Like, for example, is it only anger that triggers it? Or can another equally intense emotion do it too. And if it does will the effects be the same? Worst case I just pound you for a bit and we see what happens when you engage it. Either way I want this to be a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for you as well." Jaune beamed at her expectantly.
"I...uh...wow. I gotta say Jaune I didn't expect this from you. I'm not saying no, just, can we take it slow. Like maybe get to know each other a bit better first?" Yang pulled her hair over her shoulder. Hiding somewhat behind it, she began absentmindedly playing with it. Her eyes were downcast demurely, looking uncharacteristically shy.
"Sure Yang, I'd like that very much. I do want to build up our relationship. So, whatever makes you comfortable. I don't think we have spent much time together as just the two of us." Jaune frowned at that realization, Yang mirrored his expression.
"And it is a big deal. It is a rather intimate spiritual bond between two people when you think about it. I mean we'd basically be entwining our souls." Jaune looked at her with deep concern and Yang couldn't help but smile back sheepishly.
"I want you to feel comfortable in this arrangement. But it doesn't have to be any kind of commitment or anything. But, I want you to know that I'll be taking this seriously." Standing up, he gently pulled her to her feet, and gave her a gentle hug.
"Look Yang I get this is unexpected, but there is no pressure. I want it to be with you. But you don't have too. And you definitely don't need to commit to anything now."
"But I've never even kissed a boy. I mean not anything more than a quick peck." If it was even possible Yang looked more timid, shy and uncertain.
"Oh...Okkkkaaayyyy. Wow... that's... unexpected? How is that even possible?"
"Well when I was younger I was a bit of a tomboy. Then when I matured I started getting a little too much attention, if you know what I mean. Made it hard to trust a fella's intentions, you know?"
"Well yeah. I can see that. I mean you are amazing. You're beautiful, caring, supportive, a kick ass no-nonsense warrior princess. And you have the most amazing…"
"Boobs?" Yang looked almost resigned, like she knew what Jaune was going to say, but didn't want to hear it.
"What? No. I was going to say expressions, but its really more just your smile."
"My smile?" Yang was confused but elated. There was a small fluttering sensation in her stomach, which she quickly attributed to gas caused by the burrito she had for lunch. It had to be that right? What else could it be?
"Yeah you have a great smile. It lights up the room around you." Yang was left blushing hard at the compliment, and her stomach got worse, it was acting really weird.
"But getting back on topic, I don't want you to feel any pressure or obligation here. I mean there is really no reason you would need to kiss me. We can certainly do it without any kind of romantic contact at all, it's totally not necessary for what I had in mind."
"Well it's not that I don't want to kiss you per se. It's just real sudden is all. Gotta say I feel like I'm off my game you know? Uncharted territory and all that." Yang was fidgeting in place, cornered as she was. She just kept staring at her mechanical fingers. She couldn't seem to meet Jaune's eyes.
"Well ideally we can keep emotions out of it. Just a sharing of spiritual energy, and hopefully nothing more…. complicated, like it was with Blake."
"So strictly business?" Why did that disappoint her. It's not like she had wanted a relationship with the blond doofus. It's not like she was picturing what their kids would look like or anything. And now she was... 'Shit! Why am I picturing what our kids would look like? If anything Blake had dibs first. And wouldn't that be adorable.' A little mini Jaune with cat ears tripped over his shoelaces in front of her minds eye. Then a sudden realization struck her.
"Crap! What about Blake?! I mean… Um... won't Blake be mad about this... arrangement?"
"I don't see why she would be. I think she would encourage it if anything. I think Ruby would be happy about it too."
Yang frowned. Suddenly things had gotten very complicated. 'Well, what the hell, if Blake and Ruby are okay with it….'
'Wow am I really thinking about doing this? I mean he is pretty hot now. And sounds like Weiss and Blake were left satisfied. It'd be like sparring in a way, I could train him up to treat me exactly how I want. Woah, am I considering this? This is crazy! …But he is sweet, kind, and loyal. I know he will stay with me no matter what happens. He can dance and cook. He really is perfect husband material. But do I really want that right now? Then again, he did say we could start slow. Plus it was really nice when he held my hands. He really seems to be invested in making sure I am comfortable and happy. A girl could get used to treatment like that.'
Yang's expression darkened as she looked at her mechanical arm. Jaune just sat there waiting expectantly. 'It's not like there is anybody better waiting in the wings. I mean, Jaune is the guy I'd probably compare anybody else to anyway. Plus, the life we are leading?... Wouldn't want to die a virgin. Besides if this works out, I could make him promise to never leave and he would stay by me till his dying breath. No doubt of that. If I'm going to do this, Jaune is probably the safest person on Remnant to do it with.'
'Ok Yang…. what the hell... jumping in halfcocked is kind of my M.O.' Yang gathered herself up and finally met Jaunes gaze. And he looked so worried and confused by her long silence. He looked honestly adorable, and also very concerned about her. That was itself rather endearing and helped cement her resolve.
"You know what, sure, why not. We'll take it slow, see where it goes, try and keep it light, yeah?"
"Yeah. Thanks Yang. I promise to always keep you and your emotional safety as my top priority. I don't want you to feel bad or be hurt by this in any way. I want to be closer friends and I think this is a great way to strengthen our bond."
"So friends with benefits then?" Yang smirked a little of her normal confidence returning.
Jaune rolled his eyes. "Sure if that's what you want to call it. I think we should sleep on it though. We can work out the details in the morning."
Yang gave a bit of a nod. Time to think would be most welcome indeed. Unless he meant sleep on it like, together… right now…..
"Good night Yang, sleep well." Giving a final squeeze as a farewell, he released her and slipped out the door.
Yang released a shaky breath and collapsed back down to the floor with a groan as she heard Jaune say; "Good night Blake, night Ruby." His footsteps echoing down the hall, followed by the sound of a bedroom door.
As the door re-opened behind her she sighed. "So how much did you hear?"
Ruby glommed her. "Oh thank you, thank you, this really means a lot to him. More than he is letting on. And you will be such a great teacher, I know how well you trained me with my semblance. And this will help him so much. Probably all of us! I'm so glad you're willing to do this. If he knows how to use his semblance better team RWBYJPR could be unstoppable…."
Her fist pump kind of trailed off into a look of contemplation. "But the name still needs work."
"Semblance? Training?" Yang looked up to see Rubys head tilted in confusion while Blake sported a widening smirk.
"Well yeah silly what did you think he was asking you to help with?"
"Yeah Yang. What DID you think you were agreeing to?" Blake looked like she had swallowed the whole canary. Then, almost in slow motion, she seemed to realize Yang had said yes anyway and her smug looked collapsed her ears pinned back and she fixed Yang with a narrow eyed glare.
"Wait. Why did you say yes?" Blake literally hissed.
'How did this get so far out of control? Semblance training, not…. that. Excellent question, Blake. Why DID I say yes if I thought it was that? And why in the name of everything holy am I disappointed! Crap, am I actually crushing on Jaune? No. No, no, not happening! I was just caught off guard.' While she was lost in mental turmoil all her friends saw was a rising blush.
"Of course I knew it was semblance training. Yeah, I totally knew that! What else could it have been. Pshh, where is your mind at Blake?"
"Well if it's to train with his aura, or something else, I think you'll be surprised at just how big it is." Ruby's teasing smirk brought blushes and shock to both Blake and Yang's faces.
"Rubaby?" Yang gasped.
Ruby just rolled her eyes. "I'm 16, not 6. Besides you travel with a guy you learn things. Its hard to get privacy when you are on the road for months, and happy accidents happen." Ruby shot them a smirk.
"Whelp, night ladies, don't let me hear you moaning his name in your sleep." And with a wink she disappeared in a cloud of rose petals.
"What happened." Yang sent a pleading look at her partner.
"Well I think we both learned Jaune is a bigger man than either of us thought." Blake had a dreamy look in her eyes but a slight frown to her mouth. "And that he is apparently far better with the ladies than anyone, including Jaune himself, knows."
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AN: I know, I know. This is a Knightshade fic, what's with all the other pairings? Well short answer, Knightshade may be my favorite pairing, but it's not the only one. And some of these ideas I couldn't pass up. It started with the Weiss one (ch12), then Velvet (ch4), then the twins (ch17) then I decided let's see just how many I can fit in.
Honestly it started as an exercise in what I feel is a very under represented genre in fan fics, that of the cannon compliant side story. Stories that try and expand on the show, maybe even make some parts better, or fill in plot holes, but not change the official cannon. I wanted to see if I could make a story like this one for any pairing not just my favorite. No weird AU or OOC to force the two together, just something that could naturally slip in between episodes of the show, and highlight a potential off-camera relationship.
So, I started making omakes, I hope you are enjoying them and that they don't overly detract from the main story of Blake ad Jaune. I have a couple more planned, Lancaster is next and like this one is part of the main story line. Then I was thinking of a bit more out the box one with Jinn. Maybe later, one with Penny. They will all still work into the general framework of this story. Look for Deery to pop again at the end of this volumes arc.
Really, I like to think each of these Omakes could lead to a whole different story. Ones I will never have the time to write, but if someone wanted to run with it I say go for it. Hell, I can even provide you with the doc file for your first chapter ;-)
I love the idea of Yang's teasing being turned against her. I also like the idea that she talks a big game but is mostly bluster. Like the Yang in Coeur's "White Sheep", who would get all flustered when given flowers. Jaune is a good friend and more than that a genuine good guy. I could see the new and improved Jaune of post vol3 checking all her boxes. Mainly being reliable and trusted not to run out on her. And I really think her teasing could easily mask something more genuine and the sudden realization throwing her for a loop.
Anyway, hope you didn't hate it. And wow , we are up past 800 follows and 600 favorites? Thanks guys, knowing that you want to see more of my drivel is very inspiring.