Gym. The word usually sent shivers down Weiss's spine, but she'd lucked out today. Instead of running around and trying her best to get hit with whatever ball they were playing with that day, they were sitting in a dark auditorium, sitting in comfy chairs. They were projecting a video explaining how to 'properly swim', with professor Port sitting to the side.
"See there, kids! She needs to drop her shoulder if she really wants to accelerate!" He called out loudly, eyes glued to the screen.
Weiss started off the class alert, paying attention to the video and hoping that maybe she'd actually learn something useful. But the video looked like it was made in the nineties, and it didn't help that the narrator didn't exactly sound enthused.
She watched as one by one her classmates lied down across the empty chairs, using their backpacks as pillows. Resist as she might, within minutes she'd joined them and was snoozing peacefully yet again.
When she opened her eyes she had no idea how long had passed, a quick glance at the clock told her she only had a few more minutes of class left. She sat up and stretched, sighing as her back cracked.
Her eyes watched as the seconds ticked away, once again wishing she had her music. Suddenly her stomach was doing flips and she wasn't sure why. Was it because she was excited to get her earbuds back, to see Jaune and the others again, or to meet someone new? Or maybe her stomach was just upset?
She felt her pocket vibrate, but right as it did the bell rang out, shaking her whole body and it was quickly forgotten. She and everyone else in the class stood up in a flash and were rushing out the door like rushing water. She moved swiftly down the halls before jogging up the main stairs and coming to the cafeteria.
She started walking towards the shop room, but stopped herself when she looked around and saw that most people were still in the halls. I need to slow down, she thought to herself, taking a shaky breath. She paused for a moment before turning around and heading towards her locker.
I'll hang out here for a second and then head over to the shop, she thought calmly, taking her time as she walked. She hummed a song to herself as she made it to her locker and putting in her code. She lifting the lock only for it to… not open.
Confused, Weiss put in the combination again, getting the same result. Gritting her teeth, she tried to put in the combination again, cursing when it stayed stubbornly locked
"I think you might have the wrong locker," a familiar voice said from beside her. Weiss turned and saw the blonde girl she'd seen talking to Port earlier with her hand on her hip and a wide smile.
"I thought I was fifty-seven…" Weiss questioned, scratching her head.
"Nope, I'm fifty-seven. I'm gonna guess you're fifty-six," She said, walking up to locker fifty-seven and unlocking it with the flick of a wrist.
The locker was littered with water bottles, bags, wrappers, sweatshirts, books, crumbs, with a black gym bag shoved into the bottom of the locker. "See?" She said, reaching down and heaving the bag free and throwing it over her shoulder.
Weiss looked at the locker next to the girl and shrugged, putting in her code, letting out a sigh of relief as it actually opened. "Thanks, I don't exactly use this a lot," She admitted while patting her backpack.
"I know, I've been waiting all semester to meet my locker neighbor!" She laughed, clenching her fists and grinning.
"Well, it's nice to meet -"
"Who would've guessed that I'd meet you earlier today too! I've seen around the halls but I wasn't sure how to say hi," She confessed, scratching the back of her head.
She looked down and realized her hands were clenched. She let out a slow breath and relaxed, looking calmer, "Sorry, I can get pretty excited sometimes," she chuckled, smiling, "I'm Yang," She said, holding out her hand.
"Actually, you're only the second most energetic person I've met today," She said quickly, " And I'm Weiss," She smiled awkwardly, reaching out and shaking Yang's callused hand. Yang's grip was strong and tight, and Weiss suddenly realized how toned Yangs arms were. Actually, how well toned all of her was.
"Second? Wow, that's a little disappointing," Yang laughed, before she stopped, raising an eyebrow. "Weiss?" She said, like it tasted funny in her mouth.
Weiss felt her pocket vibrate again, but this time it didn't stop and she shivered, realizing what it was.
Her hands shot for her pocket, ripping it out before it slid out from her fingers. It hit the ground and bounced down right between Yang's legs, though she tried to grab it, and into the path of a hoard of oncoming students.
Weiss watched in horror as it landed right where a foot was coming crashing down. She closed her eyes and waited for the crunch of the glass, but it never came. When she looked again, her phone was off the ground and in the hands of the one who'd helped her out not two hours ago, Blake Belladonna.
"Grabbed it just in time," She smiled, holding it out.
Weiss could've hugged her, but first thing's first, Winter was calling. "Thank you so much!" She cried as she swiped the phone from her hands.
It took her two tries to answer the phone, and she heard Winter talking before she even brought it to her ear. "Weiss, where are you?" She said hastily, the sound of a car horn blaring in the background.
"What do you mean? You're super early," Weiss questioned. Blake was standing next to Yang, watching Weiss with an easy smile as she patiently waited. Yang leaned over and whispered something into her ear, but Winter spoke upright as Yang did.
"What do you mean, didn't you get my messages?" Yang and Blake were forgotten as Weiss felt her heart stop.
"Um, I don't think so," Weiss stuttered, pulling her phone away from her ear and checking her inbox.
Hey, I know ur busy, but James had 2 change his schedule around. Ur appointment's gonna be after school 2day, same time as normal.
Nvm, someone moved their appointment up, be outside ASAP!
We gotta b quick, b waiting outside!
"Something must be up with the service," She lied with a gulp.
"Wha-? Ugh, whatever. Just come on, we gotta go!"
Weiss turned and looked down the art hallway, "Could you wait a few minutes, I really need to-"
"Weiss, Jame's doesn't have to do this for free, I don't wanna keep him waiting. Where are you?"
"I'll be there in a minute," She sighed, her stomach dropping to her feet as she realized that she wouldn't get to see anyone after school today and definitely wouldn't be getting her earbuds back tonight.
Weiss nodded goodbye to Yang and Blake who looked at her uncertainly, but seemed to get the gist of what was going on. Yang gave her a thumbs up while Blake waved.
"Try and hurry, the kids at your school drive like animals," and she heard was the sound of someone yelling in the distance, and Winter then apologizing.
With a heavy heart, Weiss started to jog towards the entrance and into the ocean of kids that were trying to escape. She pushed her way through the crowd, grateful when she found herself stumbling away from the crowd outside.
Kids were everywhere and it took a minute for Weiss to spot her sister's bug through the gaps in the bodies. She huffed and felt her heart pound, and for the second time that day she was reminded of exactly how out of shape she was these days.
When she felt like she wasn't going to puke anymore, she jogged to the bug, throwing open the door and heaving her backpack on the floor. She collapsed on the seat, closing the door and buckling up her seatbelt.
The moment Winter heard the click she stepped on the gas, and Weiss had to cling to the door handle as she made a sharp right out of the school.
"Sorry, but we're already pushing it and I'd really rather not have an angry mom complain at me later," She explained, slowing down as she closed in on a red light. "How was school?"
Weiss thought for a moment before feeling a small smile creep up on her, "I actually had a pretty good day,"
-Authors Note-
I know this is a short chapter, but it's been a crazy week for me and I didn't have time to add more this week. But I hope everyone's enjoying the story so far, please leave any thoughts you have below!