Jaune Arc was currently incredibly absolutely totally embarrassed. He could only watch in shock and horror as his mother was currently gushing over his perfect, wonderful, amazing, splendid, stunning, fantastic friend. Quite possibly his best friend if he was being honest. Of course Lie and Nora were his best friends too! But they were family. Pyrrha though? She was something else. She brought forth a side of him he could never really understand. Sure he sometimes felt inferior but honestly that wasn't really a her thing, and he swore he was getting better at it. Even if he did feel like he was lagging behind all of his family.

Right he was getting off topic, anyways, as he said horror absolute and utter horror. His mother was currently grilling Pyrrha for all the details of their current lives. "Oh my goodness! You're absolutely gorgeous!" He watched as Pyrrha's alabaster skin tinged pink as his mother picked her up pulling the younger girl into a grizzly like hug. Jaune felt so many emotions in his chest, one of them had been a surprisingly large amount of sudden relief. Good his mother liked her, that… that was important he felt. But then there were so many more emotions! He hadn't expected any of this, and even with Pyrrha's arrival he couldn't help but eye Oscar. The poor boy, his heart hurt just thinking of what he must have gone through.

Just like with Nora and Lie, he felt an overwhelming amount of brotherly feelings. Just thinking that there was another child who lost their family, 'I need to be stronger'. He couldn't help but think to himself, think that he had to help anyone he could. Snapping out of his daze he watched as his mother was practically strangling Pyrrha. "Uhm ma." There was no answer as she continued to hug the young girl, "Ma!" He practically shouted at her, causing her to snap out of her child like glee.

"Oh woopsie! I'm sorry dearie, I just adore children." Understatement of the century, Jaune thought to himself as he heard the footsteps of his other sisters off in the distance. "Well then, why don't you all introduce her to me?" Jaune took center, he didn't want to give Nora the chance to embarrass him. He could see the mischievous glee, though he knew that she only had his best interest in heart. But… but he didn't want her to do anything till he was sure that he himself felt that way about Pyrrha.

"Uhm, she's Pyrrha, Pyrrha Nikos. She goes to school with us." He took a step next to her, one that he knew his mother noticed. "She's also our best friend."

"She's Jaune's bestest friend though." Nora said in a matter of factly kind of way. He knew she didn't mean any harm, but he saw the way his mother's eyes shined. "Oh oh!" Nora suddenly pounced on Pyrrha, "But she's my battle sister!" Jaune eyed his sister and his… his crush yeah. He could see the curves of her lips tilt upwards. He loved Nora, she really did know how to bring out the brightest of the room.

When Nora let Pyrrha go, his mother made a humming sound. As Lie took his place near them she couldn't help but smile. "I'm glad you all are doing well." She took a breath, "I assume that you're here to spend the night?"

Pyrrha nodded meekly, "Yes ma'am, Jaune invited me over." It was obvious his friend worried about making a good impression. But when she said his name, Jaune just knew that his mother was going to look at him. And look at him she did.

"Oh, did he really now?" The smile on her face told him everything he needed to know. And, well, he nodded. When her smile shifted to a warmer one he felt his heart calm down. "Well it's a pleasure to meet you deary."

"Thank you." Pyrrha gave his mother a nice bow.

Once everything had finished, Jaune didn't miss the looks he was getting from his other sisters who were peaking around the corners. It was painfully obvious to everyone else, even if he didn't quite get it yet. No, he was just fooling himself, Pyrrha was amazing and well… his heart beat rapidly whenever they were close.

"Why don't you all go up stairs and enjoy yourselves?" Nora who was practically bouncing up and down on her heels turned towards Oscar.

"Would you like to join us Oscar?" Her brilliant smile was nearly blinding, and as her older brother Jaune didn't feel like he was being biased whatsoever. The young boy seemed hesitant, but Nora just had a way with kids. She approached him slowly and smiled warmly, allowing him to let his guard down. "We'd love to get to know you more."

Jaune could see how much she saw her and Lie in him. Jaune only nodded approvingly, he would also like to get to know their newest little brother. Though, as they were about to head up, he felt his mother's hand touch his shoulder. "Uhm, you guys can go ahead, I'll catch up." Nora and Lie got the hint, heading up first followed by Oscar who decided to join them after all.

Pyrrha on the other hand watched him worriedly, he simply gave her a warm smile. Once she seemed satisfied she followed after the trio, dragging her bag alongside her. Though he didn't miss the few times that she glanced back at him.

"Ahem." His mother cleared her throat, this was the signal for everyone else to vacate the room. Which they did, no one crossed their mother. Jaune turned towards her, their eyes met and he felt a warmth travel across him. "She is a very pretty girl."

He nearly gasped for air, but he knew that this was where the conversation was going to head to. Still… it didn't stop him from being anxious, "She… she is." He felt his heart thump loudly, his ears beating like drums. His pulse grew fast as he continued to keep his eyes deadlocked with his mothers.

"Do you like her?" And there it was, the question he was dreading. He just… he wasn't sure. He… he wasn't good at these kinds of things. Especially with someone as amazing as Pyrrha. He didn't deserve… no that wasn't the right word. That was… it was stupid thinking right? At least that's what he tried to tell himself. He felt inferior. Not just to her mind you, but to everyone. Memories of his past… no Pyrrha wasn't like her. She wasn't like Flanna, she could never be like her.

"I… I'm not…" He heard the tapping of her foot on the wooden floor. She wasn't going to take half truths. "I don't know… I'm just… mom…" His lip quivered and his throat grew dry. He just, he did, he did like Pyrrha. But he wasn't… he couldn't, would she even be happy with him? He knew, he really did that it didn't matter if he was worthy or not. That was stupid thinking! It was stupid thinking, and he was an idiot. "I… would she even…"

He stiffened as she pressed her palm against his shoulder. Her hand tightened around him, "Oh sweetie. You're amazing, and I'm not saying that just cause you're my son." His gaze drifted downwards as he shifted awkwardly. "Honey, I've never met anyone who puts half the effort you do into improving yourself. If you make a mistake you try to correct it, I know… that things hadn't been easy for you. Especially with… that incident. But darling." She pulled him into a tight hug. "You'll never know if you don't try to ask."

She was right, she really was. "If you don't ask, you could miss out on something amazing. And if you do, and it doesn't work out? You could always remain friends. I know it's scary, gods know that I panicked when asking out your father."

His head snapped back to her, his eyebrow cocking slightly. "Yes I was the one to ask him, bloody hell, he would never have summed up the courage to ask me." A mirthful chuckle escaped her lips as she continued to hold him close. "Sweetie, I think you'll be fine. I'm a good judge of character, and I can see that she's different."

Jaune felt his breath hitch in his chest as he wrapped his arms around his mothers back, his fingers dug into her clothing as he held her tightly. He was scared, he really was. But… but Pyrrha wouldn't mock him, she wouldn't toy with his feelings. He… he didn't need to be worthy of anything other than her own affection. And if she didn't see him that way, then it was simply not meant to be.

He turned his head down one more time and nodded, "Okay." Looking back at his mom he felt her hold him close once more.

"Good luck son." Her warm and motherly voice filled him with confidence. He knew it was odd to get dating advice from his mother, but she has had a long marriage as well as a ton of kids. If his parents' relationship was still going well then she must have known something.

Every step he made up to their shared room was daunting, each step felt closer to his execution. He could practically feel his heart throbbing in his chest. Finally he reached the door, his legs locked in place as he felt his breathing become heavy. He could feel his palms grow sweaty, he couldn't do this. He just couldn't. There was no way this would wo-

His entire world fell to a halt as the door opened before he could even knock. "Oh hello!" Pyrrha was in front of him with her hair untied, he'd only ever seen it in a ponytail. He felt his heart stop and his breathing stilled. Apparently she noticed the shift in his disposition, "Jaune, are you alright?"

"Oh uhm!" He felt the words caught at the edge of his lips. His tongue twisted as he tried to gather his courage. Then he caught Nora out of the corner of his eye. She was smiling brightly, her thumbs lifted up as if to encourage him. Lie was doing something similar, a soft smile on his face while Oscar sat there confused.

"Pyrrha?"

"Yes Jaune?" The way she tilted her head slightly to the right sent little jolts of joy to his heart. Oh gosh, he really was going to do this! He needed to calm himself down, but even as his heart pounded loudly in the middle of his chest, thumping over and over. He still couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and excitement.

"Can I uhm. Ouch!" He bit his tongue slightly.

"Are you okay?!" The panic in his voice was oddly endearing. Placing his hand in front of him he nodded.

"Yeah, I'm fine… I'm sorry I just… can we talk alone?" The following silence was agonizing, the way she examined hima s if trying to get a beat on what he was asking.

Finally she nodded.

He heard a loud whoop coming from the room as she closed the door behind him. He needed a good place to ask, taking a slow step he made his way towards the guest room. The soft thumps of Pyrrha's steps behind him sent powerful jolts through his mind. His panic was reaching an all time high as his blood pulsed and beat rapidly in his veins. He was terrified, but there was now ay that he wasn't going to do this. He had to resolve himself, he couldn't chicken out now.

Finally they reached the room, opening it so she could go in first he made sure no one was following him. Thankfully after a few seconds of inspection he didn't see any of his siblings. Taking one last deep breath before entering after her, he closed the door.

"Pyrrha?"

"Yes Jaune?" Oh gosh, she was just so amazing. Even a simple question caused his heart to thump wildly.

"Pyrrha, we've been friends for a few months now, and uhm… you're… you're honestly amazing."

"Oh!" Even he could catch the blush off of her porcelain like skin. His own face grew warm as he tried to calm himself.

"Right, uhm… Pyrrha I…" Oh god he was getting tongue tied, he felt his eyes flutter as his pulse grew out of control. He was starting to shake and break out into a cold sweat. He couldn't… he couldn't…

"Jaune?" He felt a hand wrap around his, his eyes drew upwards catching her gorgeous emeralds. "Jaune, I'm… I'm not sure what's going on." He didn't believe that, "But… but… no matter what. I'm here for you okay?" Her grip around his hand tightened.

Right he didn't need to worry. "Pyrrha I like you." He hadn't meant for it to come out so… so naturally? But it had, there was no doubt in his mind that he felt for her, or what he felt for her. "I like you a lot, not in the same way I like Nora or Lie… I… I really like you."

He expected an awkward silence, what he got was him suddenly being pulled into a tight and bone crunching hug. Air left his lungs as she wrapped her arms around his waist and pulled him close. "Sniff~" There was a soft sniffle coming from her as she pressed her head into the crick of his neck.

"Py-Pyrrha?" Had he done something wrong?!

"I was so worried!" Her grip tightened around him as she tightened them closer. "I was so worried you didn't feel the same."

"O...oh!" OH! She… she felt the same… she felt the same! He didn't, he couldn't… he wasn't able to think. Instead he did all he could think of, his own arms reached around her back pulling her close to one another. The two of them held one another close for a near 30 minutes, neither wanting to part. He had placed his own head against hers, delight and joy filled his heart. And for the first time for as long as he could remember, he felt quite alright. No, he was better than alright. He was absolutely happy, ecstatic, joyous even!

"I'm so happy…"

He wasn't sure which one of them said it, but it didn't matter. Everything felt… it felt like everything would be alright.