Y'all I'm coping this way, let me have my fun. Anyways more future fics because future and is my jam y'all

iykyk but chapter 14 destroyed me and tbh we're gonna pretend it didn't happen

especially in the comments

pls I'm losing my mind

Anyways an anon wanted nuts and dolts fluff so I delievered.

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Ruby held her hands up to her mouth as she blew into them. It was the middle of winter, and after living in the newly rebuilt Atlas for almost 3 years she should be used to this cold. Yet the only thing keeping her hands from freezing as she walked was the warm air from her body as she puffed into the cold air.

She was on her way to meet up with Penny, her wife. They'd been married for about a year by now, and she and Ruby always met at the corner of this street when Penny got off work at Atlas Academy. Ruby had extra plans today though. She was going to ask Penny about a date.

Ice skating to be specific. Ruby dabbled in ice skating when she was little, but since then she hadn't done much of it. She didn't even own a pair of skates anymore, so maybe today she'd end up buying a pair.

Approaching the corner she saw the familiar red hair of her wife as Penny smiled and waved to her.

"Hello, Ruby!" Penny cheerfully greeted as Ruby walked up to hug her.

"Hi Penny, how was your day?" Ruby asked as Penny gave her a peck on the cheek.

"Boring, but not bad," Penny said, "What about you?"

"Also boring, but hey don't worry it's about to not be," Ruby said, pulling out the tickets to the ice skating rink from her coat pocket.

"Ice skating?" Penny tilted her head as she picked up the tickets and took a closer look at them.

"Mhm! Figured it'd be fun," Ruby said, taking the place of the tickets in her pockets and shoving her hands deep into the warmth.

"Alright then, shall we go ahead and head there?" The redhead asked, peering up at the stop sign beside her.

"Nah, I wanted to pick up something first, maybe hot chocolate?" Ruby suggested, peering across the street at the mostly empty restaurant.

"Hot chocolate would be great, it's rather cold today after all," Penny took a moment to press the walk button on the sidewalk before the two headed to the other side of the street.

"Anything interesting going on?" Ruby asked as they entered the restaurant.

"Not really, you know how things are…" Penny shrugged her shoulders.

"Slow? As always?" Ruby said. Penny nodded as she peered up at the menu.

"You want any special kind of hot chocolate mayhaps?" She said.

"Nah, just plain ol' cocoa is good with me," Ruby said. When they reached the counter Penny ordered for them. Within a few minutes, Ruby's cold hands were grasping the edges of a warm cup of cocoa. Just what she needed.

"You wanna drink these on the way?" Ruby asked.

"Sure," Penny said. The two headed out of the place and made their way down the sidewalk, taking sips of their hot chocolate along the way. A turn there, another turn there, and a few minutes later they were at their destination. Ruby's cup was partially full, but as they entered the arena Penny dropped her cup in a trashcan, never to be seen again by her hands or mouth.

They approached the check-in desk and Penny handed the person behind the counter the tickets. Once they were cashed through they were given their armbands and skates. Size 8 for Ruby, Size 9 ½ for Penny.

The couple took a seat at a bench and removed their shoes, sliding on the ice skates. Ruby stood first, almost tripping over her own feet at the sudden difference in height. She giggled a little as Penny stood up beside her.

"That wasn't as graceful as I wish it could've been," Ruby said, taking a step back to bow to Penny, "M'lady, would you like to skate with me?"

"That would be wonderful good sir," Penny smiled. Ruby took her hand as they made their way to the edge of the ice, "How long has it been since you last skated?"

"About 5 years?" Ruby asked, "How about you? Have you ever even skate before?"

"Nope," Penny admitted, "But hey if we fall we'll go down to together."

"Don't remind me," Ruby playfully rolled her eyes as she recalled her adventures in the other world that wasn't Remnant. That happened a decade ago, and it was something she'd never forget.

"Anyways, on the count of three?" Penny said.

"Alright," Ruby readied herself, "1…"

"2…"

"3!" They shouted in union as they both took a step onto the ice. They glided a moment before stopping. Ruby was the first to start up their speed, and Penny was cautious. She was a bit more glued to not moving and holding onto Ruby's muscular arms rather than shuffling her feet.

After a few minutes of skating Penny gradually began to pick up on how to exactly skate.

"You know, I'm surprised the Winter Maiden of all people is scared of ice skating," Ruby teased. Penny pouted a little at the comment but didn't seem offended.

"I'm not scared, I've just never done this before," Penny pointed out.

"You're scared~" Ruby took her opposite hand that wasn't holding onto Penny's and booped her nose. Penny looked away, smiling as a red glow spread on her freckled cheeks. As they continued to skate they sometimes would be in sync with the music, taking the time to coordinate their strokes on the ice. After a while, and a few times off the rink later, they were spinning around every now and then.

Penny ended up slipping while spinning at one point, and Ruby had to help her up. After that Penny held on tight to Ruby's hand. Penny held assurance her wife wouldn't let her fall. Ruby knew Penny was probably scared. Ruby moved a bit closer and stopped the two of them while they were towards the center of the rink.

"What's wrong?" Penny asked, concern rising in her voice.

"Nothing, just appreciating this moment," Ruby said, letting go of Penny's hand to put it around her waist, "With how cold it is, might honestly be just about as frozen in my mind as my fingers are."

With laughter erupting from Penny, Ruby took the moment to quickly kiss Penny on the cheek.

"Oh you," Penny's laughs calmed down as she wiped a few tears from her eyes. Ruby smiled as she let go of Penny's waist and took her hand once more. With a single push, their feet glided across the ice once more, the cold air brushing against their faces.

Truly, a moment frozen in time.

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Short

Sweet

And tbh

My serotonin hahah