Surprise! New chapter time! I told you guys I would get a new one out before next year! This one is a longer one but I think it's worth the read. Trust me on that. I hope you guys enjoy it!

Blake

"These burns aren't going to go away anytime soon. You know that, right?" I asked Yang after she finally got to a sane state.

"I wasn't exactly thinking straight, Blake." She said while examining her wounds. "I hope Ruby doesn't freak out about them."

I shook my head at that. "Ruby isn't the issue here. You are. You showed up at our door barely functioning enough to talk with fresh burns and blisters on your arm. What the hell happened?"

Yang looked like she was thinking hard about how to explain it. "I'm not really sure how to explain it. It's like my mind is fighting against me. Doubts keep showing up in my head about everything. Like it's trying to keep me from doing anything I want or need to do. It gets to the point where I just finally break down."

I could only sit and nod a little. It sounded very similar to me but not enough where I had a proper opinion or piece of advice to give. Thoughts passed through my head on how to handle this. She has had a tough life compared to me. Raising a sister like a daughter while making sure everything stays afloat. It's something I probably couldn't do which made me admire her ability to take responsibility. Now here she was, weak and needing help. If only I had the power to fix everything when needed. It would make for a boring life but at least no one would be getting hurt.

"I don't what to do, Blake." Yang admitted.

The best I could do was tell her my thoughts. "I wish I knew exactly what and how to fix this. Things like this can and will be tough for a lot of people to fight. Right now the best I can tell you is that it isn't your fault that your mind is working against you."

Yang sniffed a little and I saw an attempt at a smile. "Thanks, Blake. I don't know why but it just comes out of nowhere."

"It might now sound too fun but it might be best to see a professional about this. Someone that can figure it out better than me." A hard truth for sure.

She looked at me then quickly started looking over my shoulder. "I don't know. Paying for something like that would be hard to work into an already hard to change budget. It's nearly time to go get clothes for Ruby and..." Her face went into a slight panic. "No, no, no. I can't go see anyone. What if they try to take Ruby from me after whoever I go see decides? I can't let that happen. Never again."

"I doubt that they would do something like that. They would know how much she means to you." I tried to keep some rationality in the room. "There are enough people who deal with this who's lives are left relatively the same after they get proper help."

"I'm not going to risk that. If I lose Ruby then I would probably go off the deep end. There would be no point for me. It would mean that I couldn't even keep one thing under control." It felt like she was about to get into another panic attack.

I picked up a glass of water and handed it to her. "Just calm down. We'll figure something out. No need to work yourself up right now. Everything today should be nice and calm."

Yang took a drink and set it down. "Okay, Blake. I'll try not to think about it too much."

Weiss

The little sweets shop Ruby and I found had probably one of the best scents I've smelled in town for awhile. It was most likely coming from the bakery portion of the shop. Cupcakes were lined up on the counter while candy was evenly dispersed throughout the shop floor. Ruby was busy walking around and trying to see every possible candy combination. I didn't want to show it but I was kind of giddy at the idea of being in one of these places. Maybe it was the atmosphere or something but it felt like there was a friendly energy trying to infect me.

It didn't stop me from having to be the responsible one for the moment though. "Ruby, remember there has to be something for everyone, not just you or me."

She didn't turn to look back at me. "Yea, I know. I'm just trying to think of something good enough."

I didn't think she was lying about that at all. It really was a wonderland for someone her age. Many choices and all them could work in our idea. Unfortunately for the little girl, I don't think buying every type of candy and baked good would look good on a credit bill. At least it was keeping her spirits up.

I watched Ruby's head snap to something near the bakery section. "You think of anything yet?" I asked.

She ran over to grab my hand and dragged me to whatever grabbed her attention. "This one! I think it's perfect!"

"Do you want me to order one without the words?"

Her head shook a little too hard for my taste. "No, no, that's part of what I think would help!"

Her eyes were shining which meant I couldn't say no. "Well if you say so, Ruby. At least there's enough for everyone." I said while signaling for the attendant.

Blake

Yang was finally relaxing after an hour of talking and now we were just trying to keep the good spirits up. She almost seemed like her old self which is kind of redundant considering she was always herself. I'm confident that she'll make it through whatever it is she was dealing with.

"What was it like coming out to your parents?" She asked after a while of just sitting.

I was a little off guard for that though. "Oh, I got in trouble a little, but nothing major."

Yang put on her concerned face. "What do you mean you got in trouble a little? They didn't take it too well?"

I realized I needed to correct myself. "No, they're completely fine with it. I got in trouble because I had Weiss call and tell them. I was too nervous."

"I guess that makes sense." Yang agreed.

"Hell, my mother even told me to send them a picture of me and Weiss at some point for the fridge."

Yang laughed at that. "They're those kind of parents? Putting stuff on the fridge with magnets and such? Did they put up your drawings from kindergarten too?" She joked.

"No they didn't." I said.

"Actually, now that I think about it, they probably put up your report card."

I pouted. "Maybe.." Yang started laughing again which made me defend myself. "It's not my fault I was proud of my grades."

She calmed herself and pulled me into a one-armed hug. "It's fine. I do the same with Ruby. I can't help it considering how much she smiles when she runs into the house with it to show me."

"I would probably do the same for her to, Yang. Are you sure you aren't Ruby's biological mother?" I jokingly asked.

Yang laughed at the joke. "Trust me, I would know if I had given birth to that little ball sunshine. Besides, if I did, that would mean I would have had a man in my life to help me."

I was glad to see her joking so easily. "Well I've learned that it doesn't always have to be a man, you know?"

"Yea, I get it Miss Rainbow, you're gay. Save it for when Weiss gets back." Yang said.

"But you and Ruby will be here which means we wouldn't be able to get away with anything." I pointed out.

She smiled. "Yep, or at least not without Ruby asking any awkward questions."

"You haven't explained anything like to her?" I asked out curiosity.

Blonde hair shook. "Not yet. I'll get around to it eventually."

I left it alone since there wasn't much more to be said about the subject. The silence didn't get that bad though as my phone started going off soon after.

"It's Weiss." I mentioned to Yang when her eyes questioned me. Weiss started talking the second I answered. "Yea, Yang is fine. Outside? Now? Okay then." I hung up the phone.

"What's up? Yang asked. "Ruby okay?"

I stood and smiled at her to assure her. "Yea she's fine. Weiss just wants me to meet her outside for something before they come in. I'll be right back."

Yang shrugged and leaned back on the couch to catch more Television time while I walked over to the front door. I looked out the peep hole and saw Weiss and Ruby waiting there for me. Opening the door caused Weiss to quickly snatch me out the doorway and shut the door behind me.

"What was that about, Weiss?" I asked.

Weiss shushed me. "Ruby has a surprise for Yang." She explained.

I then looked down and saw Ruby there with a wide smile on her face and a big cake in her hands with "Happy Birthday!" written on the top. It confused me a little but Ruby looked so happy with her idea that I couldn't say anything. In fact, it seemed like her energy was infecting Weiss to because she was smiling almost as big as Ruby.

"So what's the plan then?" I asked Weiss.

She looked at Ruby and back at me. "We're going to bust in and treat Yang like it's her birthday. It's not but Ruby insisted on it."

Ruby nodded along vigorously with Weiss's explanation. I couldn't argue considering we already had the cake so I just went along with it. Gesturing for Ruby to get behind me, I put a hand on the doorknob and counted down with my fingers. When I got to one, I threw the door open and rushed through with Ruby on my tail. Yang nearly jumped off the couch from sheer surprise. The Ruby got in the door we all yelled out, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

Yang was confused. "Wait, what is happening?"

Ruby quickly ran to Yang with the cake. "You hadn't seemed too happy lately so I decided to make it your birthday today. You're always happy on your birthday."

Yang was at loss for words it seemed. "Oh Ruby, I.. You didn't need to.." And then the water works started happening. "Come here you little angel."

Ruby barely had time to put the cake down before a hysterical Yang pulled her into the biggest hug I've seen yet from her. Ruby didn't seem to mind and just went along with it. "I love you so much, Ruby.." She kept saying over and over again in-between her crying. It was probably the sweetest and happiest thing I had ever seen. I almost wanted to join in on the hug.

Weiss beat me to it though and hugged me from behind. "Don't they look so sweet, Blake?"

"They do. Was this really Ruby's idea?" I asked.

"One-hundred percent. The only thing I did was buy the cake." She confirmed.

I grabbed one of Weiss's hands. "Either way, you both did really well. This is the happiest I've seen Yang for awhile."

The rest of the day went by so fast in a flurry of fun. Ruby refused to treat the day normally after Yang finally let her go. We each had our fill of cake and proceeded to have our own little party. Yang wrestled with Ruby while Weiss and I laughed every time Ruby accused Yang of cheating until Yang finally threw the match away and let Ruby think she pinned her. After that, Yang decided to rest on the couch while Ruby wasted the last of her energy playing patty-cake with Weiss. It was so funny seeing Weiss so entranced with keeping Ruby happy. It was next to natural for her it seemed.

Unfortunately, the day eventually did have to end. Yang couldn't stop smiling by the end of it. She looked tired as heck but still smiling. Ruby had finally gotten off her sugar high and was cuddled into Yang's lap while watching television. It was a regular family moment if I had an opinion to give. It got to a time where Yang started mentioning how they needed to start heading home. I didn't like the idea so I just suggested that they just rest here at the apartment. Yang caught on and agreed.

"You can take the couch, Yang." I told her.

"Thanks, Blake." She said. "What about Ruby though?"

Weiss spoke up. "She can take my bed. I'll sleep with Blake in her room." Ruby looked at her. "It would be like we we're having slumber party for two." She said while giving Ruby the nicest possible smile.

Ruby smiled back. "Okay, Weiss. I hope it's comfy."

"Oh it is, Ruby. A whole bunch of pillows, a fluffy comforter, and a whole big mattress to yourself. You'll like it, I'm sure."

Ruby got up and kissed Yang goodnight and went to my room to settle in. Yang laid down on the couch and finally started to let herself drift off a little. Weiss had already changed to her night clothes and was just waiting in the kitchen for me to come in.

I walked in and started getting a glass of water for my room. "I say today has been a relative success."

"I do to. I was worried at first but Ruby really pulled through on it all." Weiss pointed out.

I agreed. "Yea. If I ever have a daughter, I hope she's like Ruby. You seemed to get along very well with her."

Weiss started walking out of the kitchen. "She's sweet. It would be impossible to not fall for her."

Weiss stopped at the edge of the kitchen. It looked like she had seen something in the living room. She waved me over and put a finger over her mouth while pointing towards the couch. Yang had apparently already fallen asleep which was no surprise. What was a surprise though was seeing Ruby sneaking over to her, making sure not to wake her. Yang's arm had slipped out from under her blanket and sticking out in a way that showed her burns. Ruby frowned at them and bent down and kissed near each burn.

Weiss was apparently really moved and reached out to squeeze my hand. Once Ruby had finished, she carefully moved Yang's arm and put it back under the Blanket. She kissed Yang's forehead and quickly tip-toed back to Weiss's room. Weiss and I smiled at each other and went to hide in my room. Weiss went and sat on the bed while she waited for me to close the door.

The second I did, Weiss started talking. "That was probably the most adorable thing I have ever seen! Now I hope to have a kid like her."

I sat my glass of water down and sat next to Weiss. "It might be a bit early to think about kids Weiss."

"I know, I know. I can't help it though. It's like she activated my mother mode."

I took a crack at a joke. "What other modes do you have?"

She giggled. "Plenty enough."

"Whatever you say, Weiss." I said. "Now that I think about it though, it would be kind of hard to have kids. You know, biologically speaking."

"Practice makes perfect, I say." Weiss said.

"I don't think it works like that."

She faked a disappointed look. "The hurts, Blake."

I didn't want to make her upset. "How can I help that, Weiss?"

She gave sly smile and backed up to the middle the bed. "Kiss me and make it better?"

My brain nearly melted at that. I crawled up to her and laid her down with my face right above hers. "Anything for you, Dear." Her hands reached up and pulled me down into a kiss that I only had ever dreamed of. She didn't let me have any control for even a second.

She eventually pulled away and pulled my head down enough to where I could feel her heavy breath on my ear. I was nearly confused but then she spoke. "If you try to go further tonight..." There was a pause long enough for me to think she was going to tell me to not try anything but I was surprised. "..just try to go slow with me..." I pulled my head up and looked her in the face. What I saw was not a single ounce of doubt about what she said.

"Are you sure Weiss? I mean.. I don't want to push anything or..."

She quickly shushed me. "It's okay, Blake. Just remember, go slow."

I nodded and lowered myself down to continue kissing her. She became more aggressive and pulled me as close as she could, never letting me gain control of the momentum. I didn't argue though as I never really expected something like this. It went on like this for maybe ten minutes.

I was still debating in my mind whether or not to try anything but suddenly my choice didn't matter anymore as I felt Weiss's hand grab mine. It slowly guided mine down her body, every curve being felt over by my hand. My hand was guided over her breasts where I felt a stiffness slide across my palm through her top. As it happened, her breath grew heavier against my lips. I thought she was going to stop there but her hand kept gently pulling mine back down the slope of her breasts and over her stomach. Weiss's eyes looked into mine with happiness and lust. I didn't dare look away or to where she was guiding me, too afraid the moment would end. I was guided past her bellybutton. She pulled me into another kiss and let go of my hand, daring me to finish what she had started for me. I didn't give up and slid my hand down until I felt her legs open slightly and heat licked at my fingers.

She pulled her mouth back from mine and whispered. "Remember, Blake, slowly.."

Told you guys it was worth the read if I do say so myself. College apparently saps away any creative energy to actually do something productive. Even though I hate it here and am probably going to flunk most of it, I still got something done besides being lazy and depressed. I figured something out about myself AND I still manged to squeak out a new chapter. That's an A+ in my book. Hopefully I can get the next chapter done soon. Remember, reviews are always welcome and REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN!