My husband never watched RWBY before so we started over a few weeks ago. I got some RoseWick trash stuck in my head now. So deal, or don't I won't tell you how to process your life.

1/22/2021 a couple of people requested more. I've an outline of how this could progress in a humorous, fluffy, and slightly violent way. Leave a review to let me know if you want this to be more than a one shot. I will concede to popular demand. I did change this chapter slightly so Roman doesn't mention Cinder to Ruby, if I continue- it'd make more sense for the story.

C-[Kidnap Little Red, she interrupted the latest mission.]

R-[I know I'm a pawn, but a school child?]

C-[Consider it a good faith gift to me]

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N-[Why is this a group chat?]

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R-[Where is she?]

C-[GPS coordinates. It's a dance, be discreet.]

Ah so the ghost skinned girl with oversized farm equipment had interrupted whatever Cinder was doing at the CCT. It felt like poor taste to kidnap her from the first school dance, but she continued to mess with the mysterious master plan. Still Roman had a score to settle with Red, so he didn't mind the order.

Beacon staff didn't seem to recognize him, assumed he was just another kid dressed for the dance. He put out his cigar, it was likely not 'discreet'. Pulled back his red bangs under his hat, Neo said it made him look his age….actually Neo signed. He lingered for a while outside of the dance hall, music blared.

Some blonde boy danced in a dress, which Roman mentally congratulated that the student body wasn't giving the kid a hard time for living his best crossdressing life. Guess kids just keep getting weirder, but maybe better. He was about to text Cinder to maybe lure Red out.

"Stupid lady stilts." Ruby, alone and outside, fanned herself as she leaned against the wall. The broken moon shone down and it added a cool warmth to her skin. Despite her frown, she was almost pretty. It was a shame to ruin her foot pained, yet peaceful night.

"You enjoying your night...Little Red?" She turned to him, and grasped her folded weapon. His hand snaked through her soft hair, the other pressed a chloroform soaked cloth to her face. She sagged into his chest and he lifted her into his arms. Took a look inside one more time, Cinder and Emerald were dancing, no one seemed to notice him. This was stupid easy.

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Ruby's mouth felt like cotton. She cracked her eyes open and there was a table with a water pitcher and make up remover? Super weird, but she really needed some water. Tried to sit up, only to realize that there was an arm wrapped around her. Nope both hands were accounted for...there was a 3rd arm in play. It pulled her back and she felt stubble scratch her neck. Not Yang snatched for warmth. Her memory came back into focus.

"Oh. my. god." She tried to squirm free, this wasn't happening. Also not happening was her escape from spooning with her captor. He made a cute little groan and rubbed his face into her neck. Nope Nope Nope I am not going to find this endearing! Ruby took in her surroundings, she was still dressed but barefoot. The arm around her was bare with light red hair. Huh he is actually a redhead- if he is shirtless I will murder him and gouge out my eyes.

She managed to rotate, rested her head on his chest Okay undershirt...geez how many layers does this guy need? She checked a pocket she could reach...nothing

"Red, We should be on a first name basis if you're pawing at me like this." His eyes half open. He moved both hands behind his head.

"Why are you in my bed!"

"Technically it is my boss's cot and you're a prisoner." He gave her a smug smirk, she wanted to ugh at him.

"Still why are you in this cot with me?"

"I came back after locking you up to wipe off your makeup."

That was oddly considerate. "I don't wear makeup."

"Which is ridiculous, your complexion is flawless." He cleared his throat, "Never mind. You snatched my arm and dragged me in bed with you."

Ruby buried her face in his side, "I did not!" She probably did, she had a history as a sleep entrapper. Her victims were, but not limited to, Qrow, Dad, Ren/Nora, and even one time Professor Port when he came to visit before she attended Beacon. Fortunately that had never been one of his stories.

"You are still snuggling me." He grinned and his emerald eyes gave her a look that made her stomach flutter. She realized his arms weren't around her and were tucked overhead. She pushed herself away and fell, he looked down on her amused. She jumped on her feet and wavered, woozy. He was next to her and steadied her.

"Sorry about that Red, you're likely still feeling the effects."

She pushed him away, "You drugged me and have me alone in a room with you like some pedophile."

He blinked a few times and poured her a cup of water. When she refused to drink he took a dramatic sip and she took the cup from him.

"How old do you think I am?"

"I don't know 40?" She poured herself another cup.

"I'm 17." She spluttered, he continued, "I guess the suit, hat, cane makes me seem older."

"You should quit smoking." Genuine concern.

He laughed, "I've tried. Picked it up when I was 13."

"It's not even legal."

"I am a criminal Red."

"But why? You're a good fighter, obviously smart-"

"Ridiculously handsome."

She did not counter that, "You could have become a huntsman. Or I don't know literally anything else."

He rolled his shoulders, "My boss offered to bring rotten humans in power to their knees, I couldn't pass it up."

She didn't seem satisfied with that answer, but he wasn't going to spill his heart out to the enemy. Even though her silver eyes were curious and held no judgement.

She glanced at the cot, "So I snatched you, why didn't you break free? You are a foot taller than me."

Roman blushed, furiously, "When I got up you made a cute little whine."

Ruby giggled, "Are you telling me you, a ruthless criminal, found me too adorable to leave."

He spluttered, "You were so happy when I climbed back in! Y-You snuggled me!"

Ruby laughed, started to clutch her stomach. Her face red and unable to catch her breath. This was insulting. He was a ruthless criminal, he should not tolerate this beautiful girl laughing at him.

So what does a cocky 17 year old boy do? He backed her up against the table, lifted her on it and kissed her. Her laugh died against his mouth, she leaned away and gaped.
Gestured around her, "What about this, made you think kissing me was okay." She glanced at the door and a light bulb went off in her head.

"We just slept together." he whispered in her ear.

Her breath hitched, "N-Not that way!" He backed away and she grabbed his hand. "Look R-Roman, that was my first kiss. It was terrible."

He rolled his eyes, "That was your fault."

She huffed, "I'd like a redo."

He grinned a predatory grin and she scooted away, because of excellent survival instincts. "You want more, Red?"

"Oh shut up for once," She grabbed him by the shirt and jerked him towards her. His teeth caught on her lip, but her lips were soft. He guided her hands around his neck and his arms about her waist to press closer. Her tongue slid across his lips and without a second thought he worked his own inside her mouth. She broke the kiss eyes half hooded, and slipped off the table. He wasn't ready to stop, with a growl he bent down to kiss and nipped her neck, slender fingers gripped his hair.

"Hey Torchwick, for the record this was a really nice first kiss."

"Huh?"

She slammed his head on the table and petal-bursted out the door. The door he hadn't locked because he thought he would be in and out last night. Clutched his head, not too worried, she was a crap fighter without her weapon. The henchmen would catch her soon.

In the distance, "Oh no she got my sickle!"

Great, she got a curved weapon, Cinder was going to kill him. Roman walked out, "How romantic Red, leaving me a rose petal path to you!"