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Chapter Five: Pancakes and Pity

Ruby woke up not really knowing what was happening for a good five minutes. When she finally got her mind together, she arose from her bed and went to change into her school clothes. Even though it was a prestigious academy Beacon Academy didn't have a dress code so Ruby put on a pair of fade out ripped black jeans and grabbed her plain black t-shirt, completing her look with a red zip-up hoodie. She rolled up her sleeves and went downstairs, the smell of bacon and pancakes hit her nose and made her mouth water, I must be in heaven, Yang killed me in my sleep and now I'm in heaven. Ruby couldn't recall the last time she had a real breakfast before school, her father was in charge of making food but after he died no one cooked, Ruby stayed out of the house for as long as possible of the time and her mother threw herself into her work. Both looking for an escape to the silent apartment.

When she reached the bottom of the stairs she peeked over into the kitchen and saw her mom was already dressed for the day, Tai was also wearing his cop uniform, her mother and Tai were dancing to the slow smooth sounding voice of Paul Anka. Ruby's heart fell a little bit, she was happy that her mom was happy, but what about her dad? Her mother moved on why can't she. Ruby looked away and headed down the hallway and took a right to the side of the stairs into the guest bathroom. In there she fixed herself up preparing for the day. "Okay, who cares if everyone else is older, you can do this…most person know you're a delinquent so use that to your advantage if they start to mess with you." Ruby was finishing up her pep talk when she heard Tai's voice boom in the house calling them for breakfast. Looking in the mirror one last time she put on her 'gangster' face and headed out to eat with them.

Ruby was the first to sit, it seemed that Tai had disappeared and her mother was left alone in the kitchen fixing up their plates. Feeling awkward for being the only person at the table Ruby got and poured herself a glass of milk. She looked at the table and decided to be nice and poured Yang a glass of orange juice. Summer smiled at Ruby joy radiating off of her, Ruby couldn't help but smile back at the small action, raising her spirts.

"Are you excited for school to start." Her mother's expression was now gentle, she moved to her seat at the table waiting for Ruby's response.

Ruby went over to the table and set the two glasses down. "I'm going to be okay mom." Ruby lied. On the inside she felt nervous and sick, school was the least of her concern. She was more worried about a certain someone watching her every move. Ruby didn't like tricking her mom into thinking she was fine, but she also didn't want her mom to worry too much.

Her mother sighed, an understanding look formed on her face. "Okay, just don't get suspended please."

Ruby laughed at the thought. "I'm the first person to get a perfect score on the school-wide exam. I don't mean to sound cocky but come on they're not going to suspend and ace student like me. I could've graduated by now but Professor Ozpin didn't send me to the 12th grade sooner because he said 'The first year of High School is the most important in all of your life.'" Getting a perfect score was the only thing that Ruby could proudly brag about, so when she got the chance she'd show off.

Appearing out of nowhere Yang spoke up. "Huh, that was you, well my condolences then."

Ruby looked confused for a few reasons 1) when did Yang and Tai get there and 2) why was Yang pitying her. "Why are you acting like that's bad?"

"I'm not, in fact, I'm number 8 on the top 10, it's just that, well you know how the top ten kids get put together in a class."

"Yeah." Ruby was slowly eating her food while listening to Yang, becoming suspicions.

"Well Ozpin chooses are partners for the year in that class, but numbers 1 and 2 get paired up automatically, and well…let's just say the person whose number 2 isn't exactly nice. She's also not happy about placing second" Yang was now giving Ruby a look of pity while eating her stack of pancakes and bacon.

Ruby stopped eating and let her pancake fall off her fork. Snap out of it you're tough, you're on the top of your class and one of the top dogs in the gang. Ruby coughed putting on her 'gangster' face she continued eating while also avoiding the nervous glances that her mom was giving her. "Whatever. I'll be fine." Ruby looked up at the clock in the dining room "Shit!" Ruby started shoveling the food down her mouth and quickly got up from her chair.

"RUBY! Don't swear at the table, also calm down school doesn't start for another hour." Her mom was trying to scold her but everyone at the table couldn't take her seriously, she had syrup and a piece of her pancake stuck on the side of her lip. Ruby sighed and ran over to the bathroom on the first floor.

"Mom wipe your lip and I need to get to school early because Ozpin told me too." Ruby shouted in between spits of toothpaste. In her panic, she got a text from Blake.

kitty cat: Hey I know you're going to school early. Meet up with me, we need to talk.

Ruby finished up and approached the front door, she was concerned by the serious text from Blake. I hope she's okay. If its Adam again I swear to the God's.

me: okay, if its adam i'll kill him

Ruby heard her mother getting up from the table. "Wait, I'm taking you right." Her mother muffled out in between bites of food.

"Umm funny story and I totally forgot to tell you but I found my motorcycle and took it back." Ruby's voice was small and hesitant, she began to question why she didn't listen to Blake.

"Oh okay, have fun. And when you get home you're going to explain this 'story' of yours on how you got your bike back."

Ruby was excited that she had more time to think of a better story, but upset because her mother already knew it was a lie. Well, it'll be a fun story for the both of us I guess.

"Can I ride beside you?" Yang had appeared next to Ruby, she had finished her food and brushed her teeth while they were talking.

"What? Beside…don't you mean on?" Ruby was puzzled by the phrasing of the sentence.

"Haha, no silly I meant besides you. I have a bike in the garage." Yang had a big grin on her face as she walked out the front door to the garage. Ruby question why she didn't explore the house in the week that she was here and then she remember she was either sneaking off or avoiding everybody. Ruby waved goodbye to her mother and Tai while shutting the front door heading over to her own bike. She immediately turned around and went back to the house to get her helmet that she left by the front door, her face was now red but once again she waved goodbye and went off to her bike waiting for Yang.

Ruby didn't have to wait long, Yang came out with a black and yellow motorcycle, she had a helmet with no cover in the front instead she was using aviators as protection for her eyes.

"Ready Freddy." Yang was enthusiastic, it made Ruby feel…well disgusted because she wasn't really a morning person. I would've had a coffee but it's not tasty.

"Yeah let's head out I guess." Ruby revved up her engine and took off with Yang following close behind.

A few blocks down both motorcycles pulled up to a stoplight, while they were waiting Yang spoke to Ruby. "Wanna race shortcake."

Ruby frowned at the nickname but wasn't backing down. "Bring it on blondie." Yang doesn't know that me and Blake do a lot of street racing, she's totally going to lose. Yang frowned at the nickname that Ruby just gave her but shrugged. Yang smiled and leaned her body forward on her bike.

Both girls started to rev up their engines anxiously waiting for the light to turn green. Once it did, they both took off at freighting speed's, both not wanting to lose to the other. After a few turns and some close call crashes, they were approaching the school. Ruby noticed the turn into the parking lot was tight, so when she got close enough she drifted into the parking lot safely. Ruby didn't know why but she was genuinely happy that she raced the blonde. Ruby slowed down her own bike and parked it in the motorcycle parking she looked over at where Yang should be. However, Yang had miscalculated the turn and instead of getting into the parking lot she ran over the grass at the entrance of the parking lot, luckily it was enough to slow her down to safely crash into the fence.

"Oh my Gods…" Ruby looked over at Yang concerned.

Yang looked up and gave her a reassuring smile. "It's not th-"

Ruby burst out laughing not giving Yang the chance to finish. "You totally failed that turn, anyway see ya in class. Have fun talking to the school's discipline office." Ruby gave her a sly wink and walked away.

But as luck would have it, she walked right into someone.

A/N: So sorry about not uploading a new chapter on Saturday, I binged The Promised Neverland and that was a roller coaster of emotions, anyway as an apology I will also release chapter 6 of the story. I hope you continue to enjoy the story.