Hello, here's chapter 20. Hope you folks enjoy it. Takes place the day after last chapter, so it's the Wednesday of their first week at Patch.
I do not own RWBY and make no monetary gain from this. Writing is for entertainment purposes only.
Weiss leaned against a tree to steady herself as she tried to remove her left sock. It wasn't the easiest since she was also trying to hold onto the towel wrapped around her. The rest of her clothes were piled up neatly in a plastic bag, and after a second of fumbling she deposited the sock on top of it. She took another quick look around to make sure she was alone, and then she removed her underwear and quickly grabbed the bikini she'd bought a few days ago.
She critically examined the cyan two piece set she'd gone with, already second-guessing her choice. It was fairly modest as far as a bikini went, but she wasn't used to showing this much skin around anyone. The last time Weiss had taken a dip in anything else than a private pool had been when she was still a child. Back then, she had been too young to care, and later in life she had accustomed herself to changing without anyone else watching, even at Beacon. Naturally, the prospect of suddenly showing so much skin made her feel a bit uncomfortable. However, she had decided to go through with this and throw off another insecurity she'd carried for far too long.
However, the real source of anxiety was the fact that Ruby would see her in just a bikini. Weiss was sure Ruby would be smitten, but this would be more embarrassing than sitting in her girlfriend's lap.
Well, I suppose it won't be as bad as when Blake and Yang caught us in the kitchen yesterday.
Going back to her previous train of thought, she had to concede to herself that a not-so-insignificant part of her wanted Ruby to see her in just a bikini - and make her jaw drop. It was perhaps a bit vain, but she knew she was beautiful, and Ruby's thoughts on the matter were crystal clear. She was hence sure that Ruby would appreciate what she saw.
Moreover, she would get a chance to see Ruby in a bikini - a very exciting prospect. It was something that had increasingly been at the forefront of her mind during the last few days. Now that the time was drawing close, the swirling mix of anxiety and anticipation in her grew stronger.
I wouldn't mind it at all… I really want to see her in it.
It felt good to acknowledge that.
After putting on the swimsuit and adjusting the straps, she scrutinized her appearance. Her skin was smooth and pale, but she could make out the slight contrast between her stomach and her arms and legs; the sun had begun to leave its seasonal mark where her new casual style of t-shirts and shorts didn't shield her.
It was a fine day, with a clear blue skies and just the tiniest breeze making the warm weather just short of overpowering. Without sunscreen protection, she was sure the beginning of an almost body-wide tan would be noticeable by tomorrow.
"Weiss, come out! Ruby's eager to oggle you!" Yang's voice came from the general direction of the beach, interrupting her inspection. Ruby's indignant protest over the teasing followed a second later and carried over the entire area. A smile pulled at her lips. Some things never changed.
"I'm on my way!" she shouted, getting an acknowledging whoop from Yang in return.
Weiss took a deep breath and steeled herself. Then she discarded the towel and stepped out from behind the tree, her eyes fixed on the ground beneath her, her clothes and items in hand. After just a few steps the coarse grass turned into fine sand, warm to the touch from the beautiful Thursday afternoon sun. With her eyes, she followed the random patterns and wind-swept grass as she walked and basked in the warmth from the sun washing over her skin.
Then she gathered her courage and looked up from the ground, heart throbbing, and spotted her friends waiting for her next to a large blanket, a few towels, a cooling box with food, drinks and two bags with anything else they could need.
The beach itself met and exceeded her expectations. Just like Yang had said, it was secluded and nestled deep within the forest half an hour's walk from the town. It was best described as a inlet, with the land protecting it from most of the waves. Over time, sand had washed in and made it an attractive location for taking a dip. The water seemed to be shallow too, something which she appreciated.
Her eyes then settled on her friends. Yang was unsurprisingly enough wearing a yellow bikini, though the modesty was more than what Weiss had expected. Blake was in shorts and a tank-top for the moment, apparently still unsure if she would go in the water or not. Weiss glanced quickly up to the top of her head. Blake's bow was off again. Now that Weiss thought about it, Blake hadn't worn it for several days, not even when outside.
I hope she'll stop wearing it at Beacon too.
Finally, her eyes drifted to Ruby and her heart skipped a beat.
They had not changed together even before they became an item, and while Weiss had felt Ruby's physique when they cuddled and made out, plus having seen Ruby wearing shorts and a tank-top or t-shirt on plenty of occasions by now, it hadn't given her a complete picture or done it justice. The months at Beacon had toned Ruby's muscles, and seeing her girlfriend in just a red bikini made her mouth become dry as sandpaper. Ruby was gorgeous, and Weiss had to try very hard to not stare.
Her moderately visible stomach muscles, her perfect thighs, the way the bikini defined her chest, or how inviting her collarbone looked… Weiss really wanted to stare, to drink it all in at her own leisure.
She's perfect. As rude as it is, I wish Blake and Yang weren't here so I could admire her a bit more openly…
For Ruby's part, she looked, predictably enough, stunned. Weiss saw her stare at her openly with a kind of slack-jawed admiration she'd never quite seen before. Pride, joy and a pleased sort of embarrassment over having this effect on her girlfriend without even trying grew in Weiss, and it reaffirmed that her choice of bikini had been a success. Subconsciously, she stood a little bit straighter and puffed out her chest the tiniest bit from the silent praise.
With all the subtlety and tact she was known for, Yang decided to voice her thoughts on the matter. "Hot stuff! Weissy, I think you broke Rubes."
Trust Yang to know what to say to make her want to hide somewhere. Weiss squirmed a little from the playful comment. It made her acutely aware of her state of dress, and she wasn't yet fully acclimated to that truth.
Ruby blinked and shook herself out of whatever happy place her mind had gone off to. For Weiss, it was difficult to not let thoughts of a similar kind pop up. Especially when she was busy committing the view in front of her to memory.
"W-Weiss, you look… good." A bright blush blossomed up on Ruby's face and she gave Weiss a shy smile, making her feel very self-conscious, and she fidgeted slightly on the spot over the compliment.
Yang tried very hard to stifle a laugh, making everything worse.
"Yang," Blake interrupted, winking at Weiss. "Let's go into the water. Just mind my ears; I hate getting water in them." Blake removed her clothes, revealing a conservative black bikini underneath.
I have to thank Blake later. Yang's next words would've probably been the death of the two of us.
She glanced at Ruby, and the girl smiled coyly back at her, her face unnaturally red. Weiss was sure it mirrored her own nicely. No doubt Ruby could also imagine what Yang had been about to say.
"Alright, let's do that," Yang agreed eagerly. "Sunscreen lotion is in the bag over there, Weiss. Ruby, you'll need it too. Don't think I've forgotten about your complaining when you got a sunburn."
"I know, Yang. I was going to...just...uhm..." The reason would for some reason not manifest, and Ruby looked down at the ground and nervously made little figures in the sand with her toes.
"Waiting for Weiss, huh? Well played, sis, well played," Yang said and chuckled heartily.
Weiss blushed and raised an eyebrow at Ruby, who merely shrugged and looked bashfully at her. She could imagine what Ruby was planning.
"Take your time then," Yang continued, nodding to Blake "Blake, let's go!"
Blake's eyes took on a competitive edge. On the count of three they both bolted for the water. A few seconds later they splashed into it, kicking up a fountain's worth that sparkled beautifully in the air.
"How's the temperature?" Weiss half-shouted, looking with some longing at the gentle waves rolling in and the havoc Yang in particular was causing by throwing herself towards them. It looked like fun. She felt a sort of childish giddiness stir within her at the prospect of joining them and hoped the water would be warm enough.
"It's warmer than I thought!" Blake shouted back as she waded further out with Yang.
Ruby turned to her and nodded. "I checked while you were getting ready and it's pretty warm. That's also why we like this place so much; it's only neck deep really far out, so the water tends to be warmer here than at some of the more popular beaches."
Weiss nodded absentmindedly as she looked around again. To her, it sounded like the perfect place for a bath. Secluded with forest on all sides but one, warm water, no pesky currents to worry about and no other people to bother them. The warm sun and the screeching of seagulls added to the already positive mood in her.
"Don't forget the sunscreen lotion," Yang hollered at the top of her lungs from our in the water. "It's important to use protection!" The cackling laugh that followed made the connotation abundantly clear to both of them.
Weiss felt in equal parts like sinking through the sand and smacking herself for having forgotten something so important. Her skin was sensitive so she would need it.
"She has a point. We don't want to burn ourselves." Ruby awkwardly shuffled her feet in the sand for a moment, then grabbed Weiss' hand. "This is pretty awkward, right?"
Their current situation caught up to Weiss again. Her eyes briefly flickered over Ruby's appearance. "Yes," she agreed, giving the hand she was holding a squeeze. "However, I think that we both have to get used to it."
Ruby giggled, giving her a big smile. "Yeah, probably. I wouldn't mind seeing you in the bikini more… you're beautiful, Weiss. Stunningly beautiful."
Weiss blushed up to her ears over the praise and the slightly dreamy tone Ruby held, and it only got worse when she noticed Ruby's eyes drifting downwards.
"You're beautiful too, Ruby," she replied, letting her eyes briefly flicker downwards. It was difficult for her to not try to sneak a glance whenever Ruby was looking away for a moment.
Ruby's eyes met hers when she looked back up. She giggled, making Weiss' face burn at having been caught red-handed.
"Well, I've been working out a lot at Beacon." Ruby jokingly flexed her arm and winked at her in a very exaggerated manner. "Glad you like it! I'll go and get the sunscreen now, and I don't mind if you look some more. I want you to!"
With a giggle over the momentarily dumbfounded expression Weiss felt herself make, Ruby skipped over to their belongings and began to rummage around in one of the bags, sitting down on her haunches.
Weiss took Ruby's invite to look. It wasn't like she wouldn't have done it anyway if she was to be honest with herself. Ruby's exposed back was very pleasant to look at, with only a thin strap to distract her. The way the muscles played under her skin while she rummaged around was perfection itself as far as Weiss was concerned. She couldn't help but to fantasize about how she'd look without that troublesome little strap.
"Was last year that bad?" she asked, not wanting to let the incriminating silence stretch for too long.
Something about that fact - fantasizing about Ruby - felt very right to her. Over the past few days she'd had a few opportunities to read her book, and it felt like things were beginning to sort itself out in her mind. Or maybe it was the fact that reading that kind of story had made her … bothered enough to experiment. She wasn't sure what had caused it, but she found herself looking at Ruby with impure thoughts at the edge of her mind a lot more often now. They slept every night closely cuddled together as well, making her acutely aware of Ruby's body each time. Sex was still something that made her really nervous, but the more she thought about it, the more curious she became. And the more curious she became, the more her thoughts wandered. And the more her thoughts wandered, the more appealing the prospect became, starting the circle over again.
"Worse. I fell asleep on a towel and burned my back. Had to sleep on my stomach for a few days." Ruby visibly shuddered at the memory, breaking Weiss out of her thoughts. "So… I was thinking that maybe I could help you with your back?" Hope was evident in her voice.
Turning around, Ruby gave Weiss a confident look, one that made her knees feel weak for the briefest of moments. Ruby did a terrible job at concealing her eagerness - not that Weiss had expected anything else. With Blake and Yang not in their immediate vicinity, Ruby was turning back to her much bolder self. From prior experience, Weiss knew what to expect. However, why didn't she up the ante herself? Show that she could also play this game?
Weiss looked out over the inlet. Yang and Blake were swimming away from them, seeking out deeper waters. She realized they would be preoccupied with splashing around in the water to pay them much attention.
An idea took hold in her mind. Weiss gulped. As crazy as it sounded, it made sense considering the circumstances. Am I going to ask Ruby if she could do this? Her brain, or at least a part of it, said no. However, the rest of it along with her heart said yes. She was also confident Ruby wouldn't be against it - quite the opposite.
"So was this why you were waiting for me?" she asked as a way of leading into the subject, keeping her tone neutral.
Ruby nodded and had the decency to look somewhat guilty over it, in that cute manner she did when she was caught checking her out or was thrown off guard.
Weiss had something much better in mind though. Nervousness coiled in her, as did hope. "Why don't I help you with your arms and legs too? Lay down on the towel."
It came out as more of an unsure and timid squeak than anything else, a far cry from the confident tone she had planned. Weiss coughed and picked up a bottle of water to sooth her dry throat.
She was one-hundred percent sure they would have to deal with an awful lot of insinuations and teasing once they joined them in the water, but that was precisely why she had been able to be so bold in the first place. No matter what they did, Yang would be Yang, and so they may as well take the opportunity.
Ruby appeared simultaneously surprised and intrigued over the suggestion. It took only a moment for her to look out at where Yang and Blake was and reach the same conclusion as Weiss had a moment ago. That settled whatever internal debate she'd had, and she promptly flopped down on a towel.
With her heartbeat through the roof, it really hit Weiss what she was about to do, and a brief wave of anxiety flowed through her before she calmed herself down and strengthened her resolve. She wanted to do this. She wanted to 'move forward', as vague of an expression as it was. And she absolutely wanted to run her hands over Ruby's body.
Just a month ago I wouldn't have been able to admit that to myself. A lot has changed for the better, hasn't it?
Weiss sat down on her knees next to Ruby, enjoying the way she sunk down an inch or two in the warm sand. She took the bottle and carefully pressed out a generous amount of lotion. It was cool, in sharp contrast to everything else.
Carefully, she rubbed the lotion over her hands and gently put the tip of her fingers on Ruby's back. The contact sent a pleasurable shiver up her spine. Despite the tender motion, Ruby let out a high-pitched squeal and flailed around, much to Weiss' amusement. When the initial response passed, Ruby went back to lying still with her head tilted sideways, eyes closed.
"Dolt, stay still."
Ruby only grunted an agreement, sticking out her tongue at her.
Weiss relaxed and the stiffness in her shoulders disappeared. She was with Ruby; it would be fine, because she knew they both wanted this. The desire and want to touch certainly outweighed any objections she could come up with for herself at this point.
Setting about her task again with renewed confidence, Weiss couldn't help but to shamelessly take the opportunity to take in every inch of her girlfriend's body. While her gaze traveled from one place to the next, her hands explored defined back muscles, slender yet strong arms and spent perhaps a bit more time than needed on each area.
She quickly noticed how Ruby relaxed almost immediately, making her apply a bit more force and massage any tense muscles she found.
It was a… gratifying experience, something she wanted to do again. However, when Ruby began to moan in contentment when she massaged a spot that was sore from their daily training, Weiss had to take a stand; it was simply too mortifying to listen to.
"Ruby! Stop that! It's embarrassing."
"No, it feels good!" Though her eyes remained close, Ruby failed to suppress her sly smile. Through her mortification, Weiss bristled. Ruby knew exactly what she was doing, and Weiss was going to get revenge.
She recalled Yang's advice about Ruby's ticklish spots and set about her task, turning Ruby into a giggling, writing mess that flailed about.
"Will you behave?"
Ruby looked back at her, pouting slightly after the struggle stopped. "Sorry, I will. But in all honesty, getting a massage feels really good. With how much I swing Crescent Rose around, I think I need that. Can you help me someday?"
"Yes, I wouldn't mind. I'm not good at it yet, but I can learn," Weiss promised, enjoying the happy smile Ruby shot her. It would be a good way to spoil her cute girlfriend.
When she was done with Ruby's neck, back and arms, she repeated the process on her legs and feet, mindful to keep her hands from straying too far up Ruby's thighs. This time she was careful, wanting it to be relaxing for her girlfriend. "Don't worry, I won't tickle you. This is just to get the sunscreen lotion into your skin. I'll be careful."
"Thanks, I'm so ticklish." Ruby groaned.
"Well, I think it's very cute, but I won't exploit it more than absolutely necessary."
Ruby threw her a worried glance, but Weiss didn't make good on her worry. She had, after all, her hands full. Having unrestricted access to her bare legs was wonderful. She'd never had the opportunity to admire them so closely before, so she made sure to familiarize herself.
"Enjoying it?" she heard Ruby ask, the girl lightly brushing her toes against one arm.
"Y-yes, it's… nice," she stuttered out as her hand moved up and down Ruby's left leg.
Arousing would be more accurate. I almost wish I'd said that, just to throw her off-balance.
Weiss' mouth felt dry and her hands had a slight tremble to them from the adrenaline rushing through her veins at this point. As her hands were occupied and the seconds ticked by, it became increasingly difficult for her to focus. The reality of the situation was that Ruby laid before her, with only two pieces of modest clothing covering her.
Not much was left now. Her eyes kept drifting to Ruby's rear, and she felt a need to do… something. In a moment of confidence, or arousal, she leaned forward and laid her hand on the tight fabric covering it. It wasn't like this was uncharted territory in their relationship by this point, even if had until now been a one-sided habit.
Ruby reacted immediately, freezing up for a second and nearly making Weiss pull back before she relaxed. "That was about time. Touch as much as you want to," she commented after a second, her voice practically dripping with joy.
"O-Okay," was all Weiss managed to get out. She tentatively tested the waters by moving her hand around, enjoying the sensation. Excitement coursed through Weiss, her rapid heartbeat nearly blocking out any other sounds.
I guess I can sort of understand why Ruby's so obsessed with touching… mine. Or why she likes to rest her hands there when we cuddle sometimes.
Weiss removed her hands after a few seconds though. It felt more awkward the longer she let her hand stay, even if it also felt pleasant. She decided that she could investigate this further at a later time - perhaps later in the evening.
"Done, turn around," she squeaked out and ushered Ruby to move, her girlfriend happily obliging.
That only managed to fluster her even more, since Ruby now laid on her back and had a sly grin on her face. For Weiss' already overloaded mind it proved to be another challenge. She was grateful that her girlfriend could read her mood so well and refrained from making any suggestive comments as she continued applying the lotion, keeping her eyes away now that Ruby could follow her gaze.
Weiss didn't know what to say, and so she stayed silent. She didn't like how to atmosphere began to grow a little bit awkward, but her mind came up blank. Making smalltalk right now was a doomed endeavor.
"Weiss, it's okay to look if you want to," Ruby said softly, causing Weiss to grow rigid for a moment. "Touch too, if you want. But I don't want you to do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, so if you don't want to, I understand."
Weiss glanced at Ruby as she considered it, looking into those understanding silver-colored eyes. The playful grin was gone, replaced with gentle understanding. She thought back to their previous conversations about physical intimacy and where to draw the line, as well as her own shifting position on the matter.
Testing the waters is fun... I mean, I'm already touching her all over her body, so it wouldn't make sense to make a fuss over it… and I really want to. But I don't want to cause her any frustration.
"It's just very awkward, " Weiss explained, still undecided. "You look very attractive, and it makes me want to," she coughed, "look. But I also feel like it's too… forward. I mean, we barely have any clothes on."
"I know, but you're the only one in the whole world who I want to look at me this way, Weiss," Ruby replied, her voice growing warmer. "It makes me feel amazing. So I don't mind at all." The way she blushed when she said that, and the way her eyes grew momentarily bashful, made Weiss' heart skip a beat.
It gave her the confidence she needed to say what she really wanted. "That's good to know… and you can look at me too as much as you want to. It makes me feel… beautiful."
It's only fair. We're together, so it should be natural. But it really isn't fair how the little minx can make me do whatever she wants with just a slight shift of her expression.
So Weiss looked, just as Ruby did. Bit by bit, she learned to simply appreciate her girlfriend without subterfuge or hesitation, gradually overcoming the shyness she could still feel whenever she deliberately let their eyes stray. Their eyes roamed, secure in the knowledge that it was fine to unashamedly admire each other.
Weiss again found herself wishing they were alone so they could do... more. Whatever that was. She still didn't know. Touch maybe? Explore Ruby's… features over what she was wearing?
Not coming to a decision, she pushed her musings aside and focused back on her task.
Soon after, they switched places, and Weiss did not fail to notice how excited Ruby looked over the prospect at hand. It was very cute and so typical of her girlfriend, again making her feel that special kind of warmth contentment that came from knowing she was beautiful and wanted. She took slow breaths, trying to ignore the nervousness she felt within her at the same time.
However, she soon forgot all about it as Ruby began to massage the lotion onto her back, and Weiss slowly melted into a metaphorical pile of goo. "Dust, Ruby, this feels amazing. You'll have to do this again someday. Preferably after each combat class with Goodwitch."
Ruby hummed in acknowledgement and continued over her lower back and down to her legs. As expected, Weiss felt a hand give her rear a few loving pats, a giggle accompanying it.
She sighed in good-natured exasperation from the predictable move. "Love you too, Ruby."
Ruby just laughed and indicated for her to turn around. With their roles reversed a second time, Weiss was once again acutely aware of their state of dress.
Trying her best to disregard the embarrassment she felt over the hands roaming over her body, she slowly relaxed again. It was intimate, but not necessarily sexual. For all the times Ruby's eyes drifted up and down, she moved slowly and gently, staying clear of the more intimate areas.
For her part, Weiss certainly appreciated whenever Ruby, in a very calculating manner, leaned forward to give her a good view.
"You're beautiful," Weiss complimented. "I don't say that often enough."
Ruby beamed with joy even as her hand was busy with her midriff. "You too, Weiss. I'm sure I'm saying it enough, but one more time can't hurt, right?"
"Hush, don't ruin the moment," Weiss replied playfully.
Ruby merely scooted closer and bent down for a kiss. It was slow and gentle, yet to Weiss it sent an electrifying sensation through her, amplifying her more salacious thoughts. She instinctively craned her neck and used her arms to keep Ruby's head in place, mashing their lips together before her mind had time to catch up with her body.
It lasted only a moment, but when they pulled away, both girls were short of breath. A fearful, cursory glance out towards the water showed that Yang and Blake didn't appear to have looked their way.
"Wow, that was hot," Ruby said with a slightly starry-eyed look, absentmindedly stroking a single finger over her lips.
Weiss tried to get her breathing under control. In one moment all she had thought of was a brief kiss, but then she had, for a lack of better word, snapped.
I need to take a few deep breaths and calm myself down. This is definitely not the place for that sort of kissing!
"Y-yes, it was, but we shouldn't do it here."
"But we can later?" Ruby asked hopefully, her eyes gleaming with desire.
"I… don't see why not," Weiss answered and sent her a shy smile. "Just finish up so we can let it dry and then get in the water. I want to go swimming."
She wouldn't mind some more intense kissing later. It felt like she needed to vent somehow, or perhaps like she wanted to acknowledge the sensations and emotions within her by acting on them. That thought sent a pleasurable tingle down between her thighs, making her want to sigh out of frustration and over how she was acting. It was so … out of character for her to act like some kind of needy schoolgirl… that she supposed she, at the end of the day, was.
But perhaps that's fine… there's no one else I would want to feel this way around. I think that… following my heart when it comes to physical intimacy isn't a bad thing. Ruby's a lot better at that than I am.
She thought back to Ruby's reassurance earlier and went back to admiring her girlfriend.
When Ruby had completed her task a minute later, Weiss rose and sat down on the blanket, with Ruby joining her. They did the last bits, like the upper thighs, themselves and then helped each other with applying it on their respective face.
When they were done, they sat and waited for the sunscreen to dry. It took only a moment for Ruby to loop her arm around her waist and for her fingers to begin gently stroking over her stomach. The familiar gesture felt calm and reassuring, and Weiss leaned into the embrace, trying to ignore how… bothered she still was. The attraction she felt, the need, was primal and it was terribly distracting. Especially since their bodies were touching and a cursory glance to the side was all it took to see Ruby cleavage. Needless to say, her eyes strayed.
"Did you like it? The … massage, I mean?" Weiss wasn't sure why she asked. There was just an instinctual need in her to confirm that Ruby had enjoyed it just as much as she had.
"Yep! That was fun. You have the smoothest skin and you're so soft and all I wanted was to cuddle and kiss you and never ever let go!"
The fierce blush that Weiss had donned for the last minutes made a resurgence after the glowing compliment.
Sitting together like this allowed Weiss for time to calm herself down and regain her bearings though. In a sense, what they'd just done felt partially unreal. She was shocked over how bold she had been, and equally so when she checked the time and realized that no more than five minutes had passed. It had certainly felt like a lot longer - in a good way.
"I liked it too. A lot," Weiss confirmed shyly. She wanted Ruby to know that, and help her girlfriend to put the sometimes mixed signals she knew she was giving off into a greater context.
Weiss felt how Ruby lazily patted her stomach. "I could tell". Her voice was smug.
She stood up then, holding out her hand that Weiss accepted. She cleared her throat awkwardly, oddly nervous all of sudden. "Weiss, before we go into the water… would you mind if I hug you?"
"Of course, would you even ask that at this poin- oh…"
The metaphorical light-bulb went off in Weiss's head. Their attire consisted of quite a bit less than usual. It was very considerate of Ruby to ask, but there was no way she was going to say no. Weiss realized she wouldn't mind the experience at all, especially not after how touchy they'd both been not even a minute ago.
Ruby threw a glance out towards the water, where laughter and splashes rang out. "Yang and Blake aren't looking our way, if it helps." Her voice was very hopeful.
Weiss huffed in amusement at Ruby's attempt of coaxing her into a hug. There was no hesitation on her part though, and she nodded her approval, sending Ruby a soft smile. No one could say anything about her wanting to hug her girlfriend, right?
Somewhat awkwardly, Ruby opened her arms. Weiss, her back against the sea, took a step forward, her heart beating wildly, and put her own hands on Ruby's lower back and pulled her closer.
It was a sensation Weiss hadn't experienced before, but one she instantly grew to like. It was warmer, more intimate, and felt more fundamentally right than when she cuddled with Ruby in her nightgown. Weiss melted into the hug, enjoying how their legs, chests and even stomachs subtly rubbed against each other.
Ruby's warm breath tickled her ear as her girlfriend rested her head on Weiss' shoulder. They held each other tightly, their shared experience serving to ease both girls nerves as their breathing calmed down into a slow, synchronized pace.
That was another thing Weiss loved about Ruby; the younger girl always seemed to be able to figure out the mood and gave in to whatever Weiss needed in that moment, often times before she knew so herself.
Weiss was very grateful for that. She had a lot to think over after their intimate moment, and she knew Ruby would give her the time she needed to sort it out in her head. The emotions she had felt, the need within her, and the images burned into her mind of Ruby all pointed towards one thing that she, especially after today, could now admit to herself that she really wanted.
I… want to experience that with her, but why does the idea have to make me so nervous!? There's no longer any shame associated with the idea, so I suppose it's progress if nothing else. I just... wish this was easier than it is. Ruby seeing me naked and doing those things… what if I mess up or do something she dislikes!? I want it to be a precious memory for the two of us.
She didn't have all the answers yet, hesitation still ample whenever she thought of it. But she could consider it some more later. Along with an idea that struck her in that moment.
Maybe it would be fine to go a little bit further when we kiss and cuddle? Touching above the clothes would be fine, wouldn't it? But I don't want her to feel frustrated by it… though, on the other hand, I know she likes it, and she did tell me I could touch, didn't she?
The prospect made her anxious, but also very excited. Weiss had never been one to move her hands around a lot when they kissed, usually resting them on Ruby's lower back or shoulders, but maybe she could change that?
However, that could come later. For the moment, she had something much more important to do though: Tell Ruby how much she meant to her.
"Love you, dolt."
"Love you more, princess" Ruby pulled her head back enough to meet her eyes. They practically sparkled with happiness and in the next moment Ruby moved forward and softly bumped her nose against Weiss' own. They giggled and rubbed their noses together like two affectionate cats would. It was such a sappy, silly thing to do, and Weiss loved it for that very reason.
An idea popped into Weiss' head at the moment. It would no doubt surprise Ruby and also be playful… and Weiss would be lying if she tried to convince herself it wasn't a tempting target.
Quick as lightning, she moved her hands onto Ruby's rear and gave a good squeeze. "Tag, you're it!"
For a few seconds all Weiss could hear was her own feet running over the warm sand, and her own barely restrained laughter. She wished she could've seen the no doubt dumbfounded expression on Ruby's face.
Her feet splashed into the water. The temperature was pleasant thanks to the sunshine over the past week.
"No fair, Weiss!" A few seconds later, and in a cloud of rose petals, Ruby reached her and latched onto her. When literally all of Ruby's weight was suddenly added to her own, Weiss slipped, and they fell into the water in a tangle of limbs and shouts. Weiss' head came below the surface, but she kicked upwards a second later and resurfaced a meter from Ruby. She huffed and shook her head to get what she had inhaled out of her nose. Ruby was busy wiping her face, sputtering like a cat.
They looked at each other, taking in each other's ruffled appearance. Mirth bubbled up and they broke out in laughter. Then Weiss splashed water in Ruby's face again, before fleeing further out, laughing as Ruby chased after her.
Ruby Rose didn't usually have the problem of not being able to fall asleep. Most days, she would be out within 10 minutes of laying down, but today was different. It was like the shock of what had happened earlier in the day was just now finally catching up to her.
She'd seen Weiss in a bikini. She'd applied sunscreen all over her girlfriend's soft, gorgeous and absolutely perfect body. And Weiss had done the same to her! And not even half an hour ago, they'd retired to bed, where their nightly kissing session had shown that things had changed between them. In short, Weiss had been a little more touchy-feely than usual, though Ruby guessed it wasn't surprising consider the events of today.
Just thinking about any of those moments was enough for her heartbeat to shoot up and for the familiar need to grow more distracting, her toes involuntary curling as a slight shift of how she lay in bed was enough to send a wave of sensation through her. How she could faintly make out Weiss' lavender fragrance didn't make it any easier either, the scent only magnifying it. The way Weiss had looked at her today, the way her hands had slightly trembled as they moved over her skin... She could vividly recall how every touch had felt electrifying, burning hot to the touch, and how Weiss had looked at her with eyes that spoke of desire.
Taking a cold shower once they got back had come in handy to dispel her of the worst of her pent up need, but now it was slowly creeping back to the forefront of her mind. Ruby took a deep breath, trying to not recall all the images of Weiss she'd burned into her mind forever.
It was fun though, really fun! I could never have imagined her doing this just a week ago. It's actually kind of surreal that just a few days ago she wasn't yet ready to be public without relationships. I guess I've made her really curious…
But Ruby had also seen the indecision mixed in with it. That had made her not do anything of what had sprung to mind when she laid on the blanket. The same insight was why she had reassured Weiss, slowly telling her how it was fine to admire and touch as much as she wanted.
Ruby recognized the anxiety, even if she didn't understand it. After all, she'd never really felt any hesitation or anxiety over the more intimate aspects of their relationship besides what she assumed was the normal jitters everyone would feel. What she'd read about sex had told her that it was something fun to be enjoyed together and a very important way to bond and grow closer. Weiss was different though. Like so many other things, her anxieties and attitudes could be traced back to her childhood and family situation.
Ruby sighed in exasperation from not knowing what to do or how to help Weiss, and turned her head to look at her girlfriend. The moonlight streaming in from the window illuminated the room in a blue-white sheen, helping her make out Weiss' features. She was resting on her back, her chest slowly rising and falling.
She smiled at the sight. Things would work themselves out somehow. Weiss just needed time.
Seriously, being this beautiful and cute should be criminal.
The affection that welled up in her cooled her desire, making her take a deep breath as she relaxed and focus back on what was really important.
"Love you, Weiss," she whispered softly in her ear.
Weiss mumbled something in her sleep, and Ruby strained her ears to listen close. When she heard, she smiled, even as happy tears slipped down her face.
"Say that again, princess?" she asked quietly.
"Hnhn… l.. ove you, Ruby."
Giggity.
Well, this happened. Hope it was enjoyable and didn't come across as too perverted.
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