-: Weiss Schnee
26 Sept.
I was always the type that enjoyed being in the back of the room. From there, I can always focus on my own studies, focus on the lesson, and most of all, I can be out of the spotlight for once.
I'm a Schnee, the youngest daughter of the wealthiest man on the planet. Most people believe they know me through interviews, social media, and the like. They don't know things I like doing off-camera, why I came to Beacon instead of continuing in Atlas, or what it is I really want. Sad really, but I've grown used to it.
My original thoughts of Ruby were no different than ones I have for fans and those who want something from me. She was so insistent in being close, I thought it was because she wanted to take advantage of my name. So when she sat next to me last week, I didn't know what to think. Especially when she asked about my day and if I was having trouble with the statistics homework. She wanted me to talk about...me. I'm not sure if it was a tactic on her end to use me later or some other ulterior motive Valeans are known for in Atlas, but I have to admit, Ruby seems like a great girl who thinks of others more than herself.
Since we talked last week, I've come to class around the same time and Ruby would have a seat next to her saved for me in the back so we had some time to talk. She probably overslept that one day...wouldn't be a surprise (Maybe I should start coming to class earlier). She rarely speaks outside of asking me questions and telling me little things about her that related to the topic. I hope to learn more about her one day.
Right now, I'm at the Rose Café, taking a small break. Ruby's busy with work, but she does come over when she can to help me understand the homework. Believe it or not, when it comes to any math subject, I'm not great at it. Ruby's my lifeline when it comes to statistics. I've done everything I can to avoid math classes in Atlas. I figured I couldn't avoid it forever.
...Ruby told me to finish three more problems before I could "goof off". She probably figured it out when I was typing more than scribbling in my notebook...That's karma for you, Schnee, for thinking bad about the people of Vale. For thinking bad of Ruby.
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So, Ruby invited me to her birthday party on Halloween. It must be nice to be born on a holiday. I wonder what I should get her.
I never thought I ever be invited to a birthday party in my lifetime. I've attended charities, beneficiary parties, and even formal balls in Atlas. But a regular get-together to celebrate someone's birth is a new to me.
The closest thing I had to a "birthday party" was Klein and Winter coming to my room when I turned 10. They had a cupcake and a candle and we had celebrated together. Simultaneously, it was the best and worst birthday ever, my 10th birthday. The big one-zero. The day of, my parents had the worst fight that changed the dynamic of my family for good. But that same night, two of the best people in the world did something like that for me. I haven't really cared for how old I turned, but once January 12th comes, I can count on Klein and Winter being there to greet me a happy birthday with a cupcake in hand.