Unbeknownst to Ruby that night after her pinky promise with Weiss, when she zipped back into her bunk with her semblance leaving petals in her wake, Weiss caught a petal out of the air before it could begin to evaporate leaving only it's scent behind.
Weiss went to bed, gently cupping the Rose petal with her left palm.

She lost track of time lying awake in bed holding the rose petal between her thumb and index finger close to her nose. This scent was oddly beginning to become ingrained in her list of favorite aromas, it was sweet, electrifiying, and comforting all at the same time, and she couldn't get enough.

"What is this weird warm and tingling sensation coming from my chest?"

Weiss thought to herself before drifting off to sleep. The petal she was clutching was released and slowly evaporated. That night she slept with a small grin on her face. She was looking forward to what the future would bring her and her Crimson clad partner.

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It was morning now, Ruby felt more well rested than usual this day in particular. With a stretch and an adorable tiny yawn with her arms over her head, Ruby sat up in her bed in the top bunk hung by an alarming, yet sturdy rope system.

Ruby slide her blanket off and hopped down off her bunk with a soft quiet thud. She looked back to find Weiss still soundly sleeping with a happy look on her face. Ruby couldn't help but smile and noticed her cheeks start to warm up for some odd reason while staring at her partner's slumbering form.

"Weiss must be extra exhausted from studies, good thing we're going on a hunt today to break the monotony! I'm so excited to try out the new case of ammo Uncle Crow mailed to me a few days ago!" She thought to herself.

Plus the new double stack extended 15rnd magazines for Cresent Rose she had made in the student workshop were just begging to be put to use. Ruby wanted Weiss to get as much rest as possible so she silently slipped into their shared team bathroom and began her morning routine of brushing her teeth, showering, etc.

Weiss was slowing roused into consciousness by the soft sounds of running water and humming coming from the bathroom. She looks down to her palm that was once grasping hold of the Rose petal. She sighed and felt her cheeks warm. Today was a hunt, she need to focus and get her head in the game. Mistakes were often paid for in blood or worse during live hunts.

Weiss slowly got her clothes and gear in order while waiting her turn to take part in her morning routine. She then sat with her legs hanging off the side of her bed looking at news on her scroll when the door to the bathroom opened and steam wafted out to reveal a rather lewd looking Ruby.

Weiss just stared at Ruby with wide eyes and her jaw slightly ajar, she couldn't help taking in every revealing inch of commonly covered skin being exposed. Ruby was currently holding her pajamas against her side under her left arm, in nothing but a black bra and panties. Weiss felt her heart race and mouth dry as she took in Ruby's strong, toned, and defined arms, legs and body.

A small tinge of jealousy sparked inside the older girl when she noticed how Ruby had grown slighty more than herself already, especially in the bust department. But she would never admit it. Ruby let out and adorable little eeep! And slammed the door shut. It then opened enough only for an eye to peer out.

"W-weiss? I thought you were asleep! Can you turn around so I can grab my things and change real fast?"

Weiss had to shake herself out of daze but she managed to compose herself and spoke with practiced poise.

"Of course"

She turn around momentarily and felt a small gust of wind that left rose petals in it's wake. She involuntarily took in a deep breathe, closing her eyes and just losing herself in the aroma. Roses and strawberries. She was brought out of her day dream by the sound of a door opening and Ruby stepping out.

"It's all yours!"

Ruby said with an endearing little hop and salute. Weiss once again feeling warmth and tingles spreading from her chest. It was an unfamiliar sensation for her so Weiss tried to ignore it, but it was becoming increasingly difficult as of late.

"No I have to stay focused, whatever this is I'll deal with it after the hunt." She thought to herself

"Thanks... dolt."

"No problem! I hope I didn't wake you with noise! Take as much time as you need getting ready, I'm gonna in the meantime do final checks and prep on our gear and supplies for our hunt today."

Ruby shot Weiss another bright smile. Weiss nodded before grabbing her things and going into the bathroom. As soon as the door closed she leaned and put her back against the door. Her red face now hiding in the bunched up clothes in her arms. Was she falling for Ruby? No way, it couldn't be! But then why was something as simple as a smile from the silvered eyed goofball enough to make her heart race and face feel flushed.

"A nice shower should help me clear my head. I pray this hunt does not drag on."

Weiss thought to herself as she applied tooth paste to her electric toothbrush starting her morning routine in an attempt to distract her mind from further turbulent thoughts centering around a certain Rosey leader.

When Weiss exited the bathroom in her combat outfit with her neatly folded nightgown in hand she was greated by a her partner

"Looking good! Are you ready and excited to head out and slay some grimm!? Oh and help people in need, in the process of course!"

Ruby said, bright, full of energy, and as bubbly as ever as she shyly rubbed the back of her head during the later part of her greeting.

Weiss felt the pace of her heart rate steadily increase, her mouth feeling dryer by the second. She cleared her throat lightly to recover from her momentary captivated daze.

"Yes everything seems to be in order and I had the arrangements for our deployment double checked and set to go."

Weiss said calculating and poise.

"We should be sure to stay hydrated and bring an adequate amount of water even if the hunt may not be very lengthy."

She add rather shyly as she stared back at the silver pools that always seems to calm her nerves and fry them all at the same time.

"Great! Then lets get this show on the road partner~!"

Ruby joyfully sang with her left arm extended and fist out.

"Yes, lets. Dolt."

Weiss replied trying her best to ignore the butterflies in her stomache. She mentally steeled herself when looking into those silver pools. She had to focus, to ensure their safety was her top priority. She had seen how reckless Ruby could sometimes be on the field whenever she got too caught up and consumed by and enthralled in the fight.

She had to protect Ruby. They would protect eachother. Mission success was the least of her concerns in reguards to that. But she knew her partner wouldn't dare to consider mission failure an option.

Not when innocent peoples lives were affected by the outcome of the pair clearing the grimm on the outskirts of this quaint little country village Southwest of beacon near the mountains.

"OoOoO so its near the mountain of lost Souls, and the sea of souls? That sounds pretty ominous and spooky, doesn't Weiss?"

Ruby asked Weiss while sitting with her legs crossed on the edge of Weiss' bed.

"pppft perhaps if you were the superstitious type. Plus whoever came up with those names seem pretty lazy to me."

Weiss' remark caused Ruby to let out an adorable laugh and giggle as she smiled back at Weiss, unknowingly sending the other girl into another momentary daze.

"Come on lets go."

Ruby said as she hopped up from Weiss' bed and then clipped Cresent Rose to her holster. She waited for her partner to do somewhat the same. They put on their packs then she took Weiss by the hand and pulled her along all the way to the airship docks.

To be continued...

A/N: Thanks for reading and I hoped you enjoy what I originally was too nervous to even attempt to post. Best wishes and I hope everyone is taking care of themselves! Drink lots of water so you won't as thirsty like Weiss.