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Fair warning, this chapter is long. Way longer than I wanted it to be. I envy those who write just 5000 words cause this took so long to edit and make remotely good holy shi-
Sooo sorry for the delay. It took me so long to be remotely satisfied with this enough to actually publish it. I'm still apprehensive about it but that's how I feel for every chapter so nothing new. But I hope you enjoy.
PS I have no fashion sense soo.. That's something to keep in mind while reading this..
Team RWBY had made it on the transport and was now sitting on one of the benches, Ruby and Yang in the middle with their respective girlfriend at their side. It was a bit crowded, other students like them going to Vale to relax after a day of classes.
Yang crossed her legs and gave a small yawn, Blake giving her a side glance she didn't show she noticed. Telling Blake I was tired might not have been the brightest idea.. Now she's gonna fuss over me through this whole thing.. She stretched her arms up and leaned back in her seat. She wouldn't lie, while it wasn't the root of her distracted mind, she did feel a bit tired from training.
"Extra training hard on you?" Ruby was the one who asked. Yang let out a satisfied breath as she relaxed her arms again, smoothly letting her arm fall over Blake's shoulders. The faunus naturally adjusted herself so she could lean comfortably into Yang's side at the move. Yang squeezed her momentarily when she was done before answering Ruby's question.
"Nah, me and Jaune can handle a few Boarbatusks easily enough. We still need to work a little on combos and how to best work together, y'know, strengths and such. But we'll have it down by the time of the mission as long as we keep up the momentum we've got. So far I think we're doing pretty good." She said optimistically, leaning her head back to look up at the ceiling. She took brief notice to Blake taking a hold of the hand she had on her shoulder, attention quickly switching back to the conversation when it continued.
"You've only trained battling a Boarbatusk or two, anyone can do fine with that." Weiss commented.
"Says the girl who got run over by one." Without looking Yang knew Weiss was glaring at her. Clearing her throat Weiss continued.
"What I mean is.. On the mission I doubt there's just gonna be a few Boarbatusks. So you and Jaune need to be ready for that. Especially-" Yang waved her free hand dismissively.
"Yeah, yeah I'm aware. Sightings of Beowolves and Ursa, at worst a few Deathstalkers. There's been no sign of a den or nest nearby, there not being too many of them but the professor told us we will be on the lookout for one. And for some reason the grimm near this village are more sensitive to sound than others." She lift her head up with a small sigh. "Me and Jaune went over the mission details a bit more while waiting for the professor. We're planning on practicing some combos that would effective against the grimm we're most likely to run into." She explained, hoping Weiss wouldn't go on a tirade about practice makes perfect and so on. And she didn't. Weiss was actually unusually silent for a time, just looking at her. "What?"
"You're uncharacteristically.. Serious about this."
"Yeah, usually you would just go: everything's gonna be fine! We'll do great!" Ruby agreed, doing her best, yet most ridiculous, Yang impression. The blonde shrugged, head lolling back again. It wasn't like she wasn't confident about it, heck she'd gladly go there now and punch those grimm into dust. She knew going into a fight without a plan was risky. But she liked the thrill that came with that risk.
However this time, with how similar the mission is to Summer's, and the fact she won't battle with the partner she's used to, Yang felt she'd go along with the extra precautions that Jaune thought up. Plus making sure her team knew of them, feeling she needed to reassure them, especially Ruby, that everything was under control. That she didn't need to worry. And not just her. Yang knew, even if she was a bit better at hiding it, there was another who worried greatly about this whole thing.
Like on que, the hand on hers tightened more. She glanced at her, seeing the slight downward tilt of the bow. She'd be stupid not to notice how during this whole conversation Blake had been silent, the hold she had on Yang's hand slowly tightening the longer it went on. Closing her eyes Yang let out a breath through her nose and tilted her head back up. Squeezing Blake to her, she spoke again.
"I've got an arrangement after the mission. Don't wanna come to it looking like crap." Another squeeze accompanied by a small smile on Blake's face. Too cute.
"What kind of arrangement?" Ruby asked curiously, tilting her head in that cute way only Ruby could.
"Not telling~" Yang sang, smiling now as she rubbed Blake's hand with her thumb.
"Oh come on Yang!" Ruby whined, bouncing in her seat. The blonde shook her head, sticking out her tongue at her sister.
"Nope!" She popped, amusement covering her face as Ruby pouted.
"Either way I'm just happy you're taking it seriously." Weiss said, totally dismissing the two sisters childish bickering.
"Come on Weiss you're suppose to back me up." Ruby complained but Weiss ignored her, continuing.
"With how you and Jaune aren't exactly the most compatible partners you certainly need the practice." Oh no, Weiss was taking a deep breath. Which means she'd probably go on one of those tirades Yang was trying to avoid.
"Well-" She decided to interrupt, Weiss not able to really give a disapproving look as she hadn't started yet. "People said me and Blake weren't compatible. And look at us now. Blake throws me into stuff while I make said stuff explode. One among many things we do anyway. Perfect teamwork." She felt Blake's body tremble with held back laughter, her free hand over her mouth to mask a smile. Happy her partner was starting to get into better spirits, she continued. "Though comparing our chemistry with me and Jaune's is a bit unfair. Since it felt natural from day one right Blakey?" Weiss made a face that said and there goes the "serious" part. Though she didn't much care as she waited for Blake's answer.
"I seem to remember on day one you said I was a lost cause." Blake answered in a small scoff. Yang blinked, dumbstruck as she registered the words and tone the faunus was using. Ruby broke into giggles beside her.
"Well I.. That is.. I mean.." She stammered in search for a good response, not prepared for her words to backfire in such a way. But as she tried, and failed, to explain, Blake looked up at her, smug smirk on her lips. Oh.. You little.. Realizing she was just teasing her Yang buried her face into her free hand. "Blake~" She groaned, muffled behind her hand. "Don't be mean. You know that's not what I meant." The faunus chuckled.
"Maybe not but it's true."
"I mean yes but-"
"You really said that?" Weiss asked, looking just as smug over this information as Blake.
"Don't judge me ice queen, you said my baby sister was a hazard to your health!" She defended, pointing an accusing finger at the heiress. Weiss flinched, not able to come with a direct comeback.
"She has a point." Ruby admitted though all that did was make the heiress send her a disapproving look. Yang shook her head with a small sigh, finger tapping Blake's nose as she nodded to their teammates.
"See what you started?" The faunus gave an nonchalant shrug, leaning her head back on Yang's shoulder.
"It's not like it matters anymore. I know you don't feel like that now obviously. Isn't that right Ruby?" Said girl smiled brightly, hugging Weiss around the shoulders.
"Yup!"
"R-R-Ruby!" Weiss sputtered, blushing harshly at the sudden show of affection, pushing on her leader's shoulders. "L-Let go!" Ruby stubbornly held on.
"Oh come on Weiss~ Yang and Blake are doing it!" She pulled a puppy dog look. "Please?" Weiss flinched, her resolve crumbling fast. Or rather, burned up with how hot her face seemed to be getting. She managed to get Ruby to release her, receiving a heavy pout from her in the process. Yang narrowed her eyes, brows furrowed as she gave the heiress a warning stare. Do not make Ruby cry, you'll regret it. Weiss stiffened at the look, quickly grabbing a hold of Ruby's hand.
"Y-You just can't jump me like that. I wasn't ready.. Is this okay?" She asked, holding up their hands between them, glancing between her girlfriend and Yang.
"Oh, right.. This is fine." Ruby said, looking apologetic before smiling brightly. Yang's glare dropped, seeing Weiss's shoulders slump in relief. As silence dragged on between them, Yang returned her gaze to the ceiling, absentmindedly rubbing Blake's hand and feeling her squeeze it.
"Oh.. By the way you two." She wasn't surprised when Weiss was the one to break the silence. She only gave off a hum to let her know she was listening. "I know you two had plans before me and Ruby asked to come along. What were you planning on doing?" Yang shrugged one shoulder, specifically the one Blake was not on, and leaned her head back up.
"Well much like our first date we had thought about going to the park and relax at-" She cut short as a thought came to mind. While she didn't know if Ruby and Weiss already knew about it or not, maybe not telling them about the garden was a better idea? Then it could be a spot just for her and Blake. Kinda like a secret rendezvous point for just the two of them. A movement on her shoulder had her glance that way, Blake sending her a look. It seemed like a blank stare but Yang saw the question in there. The same question she was asking herself.
"Relax where?" Ruby chimed in when Yang was taking too long to answer. Turning her head back to them she uttered the first thing that came to mind.
"Relax at the fountain they have in the middle."
"Weird place for relaxation, there's a lot of people around there isn't there?" Weiss asked with a raised brow. Yang tried to wrack her brain for a suitable answer to that but soon found she didn't have to.
"Well we did only stay there until some rowdy people came and started splashing anyone walking by. I was not keen on getting wet so we left to have our picnic on the grass closeby instead." Blake explained smoothly like she'd planned what to say beforehand. She wanted to keep it secret too. Happy about this fact Yang followed up on Blake's addition to the story, though will admit not having thought too much on what she was saying.
"Yeah my kitten don't like getting water-ouch!" She cringed as Blake jabbed her in the side with her elbow.
"Yang don't push your luck with the cat jokes. I'm not gonna let you get away with all of them." Blake warned, small but noticeable bite to her tone. Right.. Think before you speak Xiao Long.. She rubbed her neck sheepishly and tightened her hold on Blake's hand.
"I'm sorry Blake, no more cat jokes from me, promise." She kissed the top of Blake's head and nuzzled her hair. "I'm sorry." She repeated, sincere in her apology. While Blake huffed, she did lean a little bit more into her. Blake's small squeeze of her hand and smile on her lips telling Yang she didn't take it to heart. Much to said girl's relief. I should really stop the cat puns all together.. Blake's knows I'm joking and not targeting her in any way but.. Her thought trailed off, kissing Blake's head near the bow which twitched subtly.
"Wow, I didn't know Yang could stop puns on command. Any chance you could get her to stop all puns for the day?" Weiss asked, Yang sending her a small glare.
"That'd be impossible for her and you know it." Blake stated matter a factly. Ruby and Weiss snickered and Yang felt she should probably protest but knew she had a point. There was no denying it.
"Well.. She's not wrong." She admitted, although with a small grumble. Blake chuckled and got off Yang's shoulder.
"Some of your puns might drive me crazy. But I wouldn't have you any other way." Violet met amber and the loving look given to her made Yang smile playfully, forgetting she was the one being teased as she leaned closer.
"Hm.. Well that's good, since you're stuck with me and all."
"I'm not stuck if I willfully stay." The look Blake pulled, confident yet playful, had Yang's heart jump. Despite her sister and Weiss sitting just beside them, she had a desperate need to kiss the faunus.
"And you say I drive you crazy.." She found herself saying in a low mumble, Blake only hearing it thanks to her heightened hearing.
"Well you do, in multiple ways." She said back cockily, unaware of the serious effect it had on the blonde.
"So what kinda crazy are we saying right now?" The question was serious yet Yang tried to keep her tone teasing. Blake looked into her eyes, their close proximity making her hesitate in her answer. Damn it I want to kiss her.. And she was about to, but then a hand was shoved in her face, pushing her back.
"Reel in the dragon you dork." Blake said, chuckling. Ah.. She thought I was joking.. Might as well, we're not exactly alone and I'd like more than a simple peck.. Yeah can't do that in front of my innocent sister.. So, while disappointed, Yang smiled and removed Blake's hand from her face.
"That's loveable dork." She said, winking at the faunus while kissing the back of her hand.
"What did I just say?" Yang chuckled, about to answer when she got a jab in her side from Ruby.
"Jeez stop flirting so much. We're supposed to talk about where to go." Ruby complained teasingly. Yang huffed and stuck out her tongue.
"I will flirt with Blake all I want. When you and Weiss figure out how to do it without one of you being a blubbering mess I won't stop you." Both Weiss and Ruby blushed at different redness levels. "Like that."
"Yang!" The blonde laughed as her sister tried to hit her, releasing Blake to hold onto Ruby's arms.
"That you get embarrassed about? You are so cute innocent sister of mine." Ruby growled, wrestling a bit with Yang, careful not to make them both fall off the seat though.
"Okay both of you stop." Weiss hissed, pulling on Ruby's hood so she fell back in her seat. "You're making a scene and people are staring." They both looked around. Indeed people were looking though it didn't affect either of them very much as this had happened before. Though they did calm down, sitting properly. Yang went back to having her arm around Blake, the faunus rolling her eyes as she leaned into her once more. "Now.. Ruby had a point, a point I was trying to make earlier. While you two had a plan for this, what should we do now that it's the four of us going?" Yang looked to Blake, the faunus shrugging her shoulders.
"Well, what have you guys done on your dates?" She decided to ask. Maybe they could mash up something with what they all liked. Weiss seemed reluctant to say for some reason though, looking nervously to the side. Though Ruby couldn't be more blunt.
"We haven't really gone out. Just library dates and the occasional cuddles when you guys were out of the dorm." Yang raised a brow and Weiss blushed.
"Ruby you dolt don't just say that out loud!" Ruby shrunk in her seat at the sudden outburst, not looking to understand what she'd said wrong.
"Ehm Weiss.. I not sure how to tell you this but.. Saying you cuddled is not really something you need be embarrassed about saying." Blake deadpanned.
"Yeah that's kinda something even friends can do." Yang said, leaning back in her seat with a small sigh. "But no real outside dates huh? And how long have you been together?" They were silent for a few seconds, Yang resisting a small chuckle at the lack of answer. "Anyway.. How about this?" She pointed to Ruby. "Where'd you like to go?"
"Eh,ehm.. Weapon shop! Wait.. Sorry I said the first thing that came to mind. But there's a real good one in the plaza near the transport station." Yang nodded, now pointing to Weiss.
"You?" Confused but willing to play along the heiress thought for a few seconds before giving her answer.
"I kinda want to go to this new clothes shop. It's also in the plaza." Yang grins, nodding as she then looks to Blake.
"How bout you Blakey?" Prepared for the question she got an answer immediately.
"I would still like to go to the bookshop we were going to go to."
"Alright. Then let's go to those places in that order. It should then be late enough for dinner at the sushi bar. Cause that's the one thing we're not changing." No one was opposed to the idea, especially not Blake who seemed happy they were still going for sushi, but Ruby did raise a question to the lineup.
"But Yang, what about you? Where'd you like to go?" Yang shrugged, giving a small yawn.
"Eh, I'm fine. We should be back at Beacon in a reasonable time so let's just go with this." Honestly, she just wanted to make as much time for their suggestions as she could. So she decided not to voice any of her own. Not that it bothered her, it never really did. She'd done it plenty of times for Ruby when they were younger and she had fun. Though Ruby caught on and frowned a little.
"Yang you should really learn to be more-"
"Hey, we're here." Yang said, seeing the doors open and people filing out. Ruby frowned at the interruption, Blake giving her a quick glance. "Oh, hey last one out has to clean Zwei!" She declared. And before anyone knew it, even Ruby, Yang had grabbed Blake and was now outside with her in her arms. Panting, the blonde straightened out, looking down on her startled girlfriend staring up at her.
"Yang why did you-" Smiling sheepishly Yang put her down.
"You don't like Zwei? Well you do not want to clean him. It's a worse workout than fighting grimm. So I saved us both from possibly having to do it, even if I was just joking." She said, shuddering at the thought. Rose petals came flying as Ruby ran out, Weiss right behind her slightly winded from having been pulled along.
"I know I should be mad.. But that was fast and you had Blake with you." Ruby said, sounding genuinely impressed.
"Not very hard, Blake's really light."
"Well.. Not saying Blake's not light but.. Then again it is you. The one who'd wrestle with Ursa for fun.." Weiss mentioned, after having caught her breath.
"Hm.. Aside from the fact they'd want to bite my head off ninety percent of the time yeah, sounds like fun." Weiss shook her head.
"You big oaf.."
"Ice queen."
"I've said stop calling me that-"
"Okay!" Ruby shouted, going behind Weiss and grabbing her by the shoulders. "Let's go shall we?" And with small protests from Weiss she started to push her forward while giving Yang a warning stare.
"You love pushing her buttons." Blake said as they walked behind the white rose pair.
"Hey she started it this time." Yang defended herself but couldn't help the small smirk from showing on her face.
"And you just have to follow up don't you?"
"Of course! Yang Xiao Long never backs down from a challenge!" She watched Blake shake her head at her and give her that "you're impossible" look. A look she was used to getting by this point so her only response to it was a small shrug and playful grin.
"Just try to behave alright?" Yang pouted, grumbling something incoherent in reply. Blake grabbed her arm and pressed close to her to get her full attention. Which she of course got as the blonde looked slightly more down than she should've. "Alright?"
"Uh.." Yang blinked, her hand was so close to Blake's stomach thanks to the faunus hugging her arm to her in an attempt to make her focus on her. And well, she was succeeding in that. Shit, my thoughts are not behaving! My thoughts are not behaving! "Yeah, right, I'll behave, alright." She said, refocusing her eyes on Blake although looking slightly more sheepish than she wanted.
"Yang you're spacing out again." The blank tone Blake used made Yang twitch. Did she notice she was staring?
"I am? Sorry, I was just.. Well.." Ogling you? Wanting to kiss and hold you real bad? Having problems coping with all these thoughts of wanting to touch you? Knowing I can but at the same time can't right now?! Can't say any of that.. "Thinking how cute you look in my scarf. You should wear brighter colors more often." Nailed it. Blake really did look great in orange. Blake didn't look like she really believed her though.
"While I appreciate the compliment, there's something else isn't there?" Yang looked away, though realized that just confirmed what Blake was saying and looked back again but it was too late at that point. "Yang?"
"Ehm.." Sighing the blonde tried to think of something that would quench Blake's curiosity for now. Aside from the kissing part, they wouldn't be able to do much about the, second part of her problem right this instant and Yang didn't want to bother her with the thought. "It's nothing to worry about right now. I'm fine, just a bit tired and.." She glanced away, seeing a small food stall not too far away. "A bit hungry. So let's catch up to Ruby and Weiss and grab something small to eat before we go to the weapon's shop yeah?"
Blake watched her face a bit more, undoubtedly looking for cracks in the mask she thought Yang was putting on. But Yang was determined not to show any because really she was telling the truth. She was fine just easily distracted.
"If you say so." She mumbled, one of her hands sliding down to grab Yang's. And Yang took advantage of that to move her hand away from Blake's stomach and towards herself, needing to make some distance without actually stepping away.
"I'm sorry to worry you. But I'm really fine." Blake opened her mouth like there was something else she wanted to say but a loud squeal had them both turn their heads to the two in front.
"What. Is. That!?" And rose petals later Ruby's face was stuck up against the glass of a weapon's shop. She was staring at what looked to be a sniper, but obviously could also transform to some sort of long sword if the picture beneath it had any truth to it. It was on a pedestal, the major parts of what made up the weapon spread around beneath it. "You guys! Come look at this!" Ruby demanded.
"Coming Ruby." Yang chuckled at her sister's enthusiasm as she and Blake made their way over, Blake's arms not letting go of her for a second.
"Doesn't it look awesome?!" Ruby said excitedly. Weiss gave off a small scoff, having come up at Ruby's other side.
"Ruby. Your weapon is way more advanced than that. Not to mention better looking. I know you get excited with virtually anything that has to do with weapons. But do you really need to look at a weapon that so much beneath your own with such excitement?" Ruby looked almost offended as she glanced at Weiss.
"But of course! It doesn't matter if it's better or worse, someone invested time in the design and the functionality, what parts goes where and how the mechanisms would have to work to get a weapon that works! Of course I'm gonna be impressed and excited for seeing such a beauty on display!" She said, dead serious as she gestured to the glass. Not prepared for such a heartfelt speech Weiss was silent with a small grimace on her face. And, as Yang tried to hold back a small laugh at how serious her sister was being, Weiss sighed and shook her head.
"Alright.. Fine. I suppose you.. Have a point?" She didn't sound very sure of herself though, not getting her girlfriend's enthusiasm at all. But there was a small smile on her lips, indicating she still found it endearing how serious Ruby was towards the matter.
"I know right?! Let's go inside-gah!" Before her little sister could get very far, Yang grabbed her hood and pulled her back, arm going around her neck.
"Hold your horses there little sis."
"Wha-Yang let go." Ruby squirmed but Yang didn't flinch in her hold as she pointed to the food stall she'd seen earlier.
"I'm pretty hungry from training so I'm gonna go grab something to eat. And I'm pretty sure they sell hotdogs over there. Now before you go galloping in there answer this. I know what you want on your hotdog but what drink do you want?" Ruby glanced towards the stall then up at Yang.
"Any soda will do." Nodding Yang let her go and with her tongue sticking out Ruby zoomed inside.
"She's like a child.." Weiss mumbled with another shake of her head. Yang waved it away and gave off a small scoff.
"Unlike popular belief, we are technically still kids Weiss, including you." The heiress mumbled something incoherent with a small frown but didn't say against the statement. "Me and Blake can get the stuff. You can-"
"Actually." Weiss interrupted, looking a bit sheepish now as she stepped towards them. "Could I come with you? There's something I'd like to talk with you about.." Yang raised her brows in surprise. Didn't she want to go into the shop with Ruby? And did she want to talk alone or..
"Okay? What about?" She asked, mainly to see her reaction to the question. As she predicted, Weiss was reluctant to say. Meaning this was something she wanted to discuss with her alone. So Yang turned to Blake apologetically and nodded to the store where her sister had disappeared to. "Blake could you watch so Ruby doesn't get too excited in there?" A small pout formed on her partner's face, so cute, and Yang squeezed her arm to herself thus squeezing Blake to her. "We'll be right back. Ketchup and mustard on your hotdog? And whatever goes for ice tea?" A couple seconds of silence later Blake let her go, though now she was smiling, to her relief.
"You know me so well." She said with a hint of amusement and Yang chuckled.
"Well you're a tea drinker and not picky about food so call it a educated guess." Blake rolled her eyes, but smiled. Yang turned to Weiss. "Alright let's-" She was interrupted by arms that loosely wrapped around her waist, stopping her advancement. Looking back, Blake had her face pressed to her hair, making it impossible to read her expression for a reason for this sudden hug. Though instead of questioning it, she placed her hands on the arms around her. "Blake?" The faunus lift her head, Yang grinning back at her.
"We'll be right back. I'll text you so we can eat outside. Then we'll go through the store together." She reached behind her to poke her forehead. "And you can hold onto me all you want." She said this jokingly, wanting to see Blake smile before she left. And she got her wish soon after her tease, Blake's hold on her loosening so she could pull away.
"Right.. Just don't start anything." And while she sent a look to Weiss, indicating it was a warning for her to behave with it being just the two of them, Yang could tell she also meant something else. Don't start any fights. Grinning, Yang shrugged.
"No promises but I'll try." Winking at her partner Yang back stepped and waved. "Love you Blakey." Getting the smallest of blushes out of Blake at the declaration, Blake waved her away.
"Just go you dork." Her voice back to it's serious yet amused tone, Blake turned around to walk into the store. Satisfied with her work at getting Blake back to herself again, Yang called back.
"That's loveable dork!" Blake didn't even turn around as she gave another wave. At least I got Blake to smile. Still need to explain myself but at least for now it's fine. Yang thought, straightening herself out as she turned to the heiress. "Shall we?" And as they walked towards the stall, Weiss shook her head with a small sigh.
"I don't understand how you do that.." Weiss said, arms crossed.
"Do what?" Yang hummed, too happy a mood now.
"Being so.. Open and honest with your affection in public. Especially Blake, she's been hanging off you a lot lately.." Yang blinked, turning her head to Weiss curiously.
"What makes you say that?" Weiss sighed, fingers tracing over the ruby hanging from her neck.
"Well, it just seems so easy for you two to.. Fall into place with each other. Like on the transport here. You both seemed so comfortable with each other that you didn't look to care other people were around." Yang shrugged, looking to the ground as she spoke.
"Doing simple things like hold hands or hug isn't that hard in public Weiss. It's the.. More intimate stuff that's harder. Especially when you want to do more than just simply touch her.." She was more talking to herself at this point, her previous thoughts back in the dorm coming to her. Weiss narrowed her eyes and her next question came out very cautiously.
"And what sort of intimate things would you want to do in public?" Yang shook her head, she was not about to discuss this with Weiss of all people.
"Weiss was the thing you wanted to ask me about my personal relationship or about how you be less of an-" She cut herself off, having intended to say less of an ice queen in public but remembered what Blake had told her. "Less awkward about showing my little sister affection in public?" While Weiss looked to have a lot to say about the matter, no doubt very tsundere things, she took a breath and shook her head.
"None.. Of that actually.." While relieved Weiss didn't question the sudden turnabout in the conversation, I thought as much, she was also a little surprised. Weiss if anyone would probably need advice in that matter. "While I would probably be in need of such advice-" She confirmed Yang's thoughts. "-I'm not sure I'd get any good advice from you. Undoubtedly just to take her hand and not think about it right?" While she should probably feel offended, Yang could agree that that was probably something she'd say.
"I can give you advice about Ruby. That'd be helpful right?"
"There is something I'd like to-wait no!" Yang blinked, not sure how to interpret Weiss's sudden shout and violent shake of her head. "Listen, there's something else I want to talk about! I-"
"Could one of those things be your order?" Both turned their heads, realizing they were in front of the stall and a young man probably close to twenty stood behind the wooden counter. Looking like he'd been standing there way too long and too used to customers to actually have any fun. Yang glanced at Weiss, seeing her "this" close to outright snap at the man for being rude enough to interrupt.
"Yup!" She popped instead, leaning on the wood counter with a bright smile so his attention would stay on her and not the angry heiress beside her. She gave her, Ruby and Blake's order first, elbowing Weiss to do the same. And as she begrudgingly did so, Yang tried to keep a small conversation going. Seeing as the man looked way too used to customers like Weiss. "Must be tiring to work here during a hot day huh?"
"Yeah, but hey, I get free ice cream working here so not all bad."
"Oh, sounds delicious. Though better not tell my lil sis, she'll want the ice cream instead of the food." He seemed to get in a happier mood at Yang's happy and lighthearted comments, she was just trying to shine some light on this poor guy's day since he seemed so tired.
"Well, why don't you take one to her? On me." He said, preparing one after he'd put all the hot dogs in a holder. Smiling, Yang accepted it as it was reached out.
"If you're sure I won't say no to free ice cream." He winked with a grin.
"I insist." She smiled, grabbing the ice cream and the holder for the drinks, handing the drinks to Weiss as she turned back for the hotdogs.
"Thanks for the ice cream, she'll be thankful no doubt."
"You're very welcome." He ducked under the counter for just a few seconds before reappearing. "And here." He said, also reaching out a pair of napkins. "Be sure to use em." His tone had taken on a slightly flirty one, something Yang noticed easily as she'd been on the receiving end of it multiple times.
"Thanks.." She said, cautiously grabbing the paper and putting it in her jacket pocket. He winked at her with a smile, looking genuinely happy but also a bit suggestive.
"Have a good meal!" He called as they left and Yang could only wave slightly with the ice cream in her hand.
"Have a good day!" She called back out of nothing more than politeness. She did not want to give him any more ideas than it seems he's already gotten.
"That man, despite being a bit rude to interrupt me he was rather nice." Yang shrugged, hoping all he had been was nice. Though she didn't want to give away that he'd been flirting if Weiss didn't catch it. No need to have her then tell that to Ruby and Blake and then give Blake another thing to concern herself with. Especially something this minor.
"Yeah, if you're nice to them they're usually nice back. Anyway, before we have to call out Blake and Ruby what did you want to talk to me about?" She tried to switch the subject quick while also being genuinely curious about what Weiss had to say. It was important enough so she would spend time with her alone voluntarily.
"Oh, right. I wanted to talk about this weekend.." She said, her voice growing more reserved which had Yang raising brows.
"Okay, what about it?" Weiss fiddled a bit with the drinks in her hands. Yang had never really seen her this, was nervous the right word? Anxious? She looked like Ruby when she was going to confess taking a cookie before dinner. Either way Yang found it didn't fit her character and couldn't help but bump Weiss a little with her hip. "I might not look it but I don't bite. I just argue back. Just speak your mind like you always do."
"Careful Yang I'm gonna drop these!" She snapped and Yang chuckled.
"Sorry." There was a small drawn out silence before Weiss talked again.
"As Ruby said on the transport here we haven't really been on an actual date.. And while this is nice I'd like to take her somewhere nice just the two of us.. And wondered.. If it'd be okay with you if I did this Sunday.." Yang took her time melting the information, smile growing on her face as she did. Weiss was asking her if she could take Ruby out on a date. That must be the most ridiculous if not one of the most adorable things Weiss has ever done.
"Weiss, you do know you don't need to ask me permission right? I've already told you I approve of you two dating." Weiss blushed a bit and frowned.
"I don't know about Vale customs but in Atlas it's very common to ask your partner's guardians for permission to take them out for the day. My father's standards were high so I've never gone on one before.. So I'm not that experienced in dating.." She shook her head. "But that doesn't mean I'm gonna settle for anything less than perfect for my date with Ruby! So." She looked Yang in the eyes. "As Ruby's guardian, or as close as I'll get right now, I'm asking you. I want to take Ruby out on a date this Sunday. Can I?"
While Yang still found this whole scenario unnecessary, she could understand the reasoning behind it. It's just how Weiss was brought up. And she should show respect to how serious the heiress was about it.
"Of course you can. But on one condition." Weiss looked attentive, ready to listen to her every word which both amused her and had her smiling fondly. "Be back at Beacon by nine or I will send out a search party consisting of me and about a hundred police men." And pray the police find you before I do. She thought her stare hard to warn her of this and it seemed to work as Weiss backed her head up just slightly looking more nervous now.
"Yes, well, we'll probably be home by seven or eight just to uh.. Be safe.." Satisfied with the answer, Yang dropped her stare.
"Good. Also, don't take my little sister to any weird places because I will know. No doubt she'll talk all about it when you get back." Weiss shook her head violently, still looking nervous from the previous mood the blonde had been in.
"O-Of course not! I can give you a schedule of the date if you want and I-" Yang's laughter interrupted her.
"Weiss calm down. While I'm sure you actually have a schedule I don't need it. Where you and Ruby go on your date is your thing. I trust you won't take her anywhere unsanitary. I'm just saying that you should be careful with where you take her. Like a fancy restaurant for example. While I bet she'd try to fit in for you those kind of places always made Ruby uncomfortable. Just a suggestion." Weiss slowly nodded, looking thoughtful for a moment. No doubt that had been part of her plan. Smiling, Yang bumped her side once more.
"Feel free to ask me for tips Weiss. I'll share all of Ruby's secrets with you if you wish. Just don't tell her that." Weiss smiled in appreciation, looking a bit more relaxed with Yang's approval and advice. "Now before this ice cream melts in my hands we should probably get those two out here." The heiress offered to hold the ice cream so Yang could reach her scroll. She texted Blake that they had the hotdogs. And added that if Ruby was being difficult separating from the many weapon parts and upgrades, that she should mention they had ice cream for her too.
In just a few seconds rose petals came flying from the door and Yang watched in amusement as her sister eyed the ice cream with big puppy eyes.
"Ruby no, eat the hot dog first." Weiss said sternly, holding the dessert away from her girlfriend's reach. Ruby pouted but a stern stare from Weiss later she reached out for her food. "And remember to not just breathe it in. You're gonna give yourself the hiccups."
"Weiss~ You're starting to sound like Yang!" Ruby whined but did eat slowly like instructed.
"Hey, at least I know how to have a bit more fun than Weiss." Yang protested teasingly, receiving a glare from the heiress. Another hand came and grabbed a hot dog, amber eyes soon giving her a stare together with a small bump in the side.
"What did I tell you?" Yang sighed dramatically and hunched over.
"That I behave. But to be fair I haven't called her ice queen the entire trip back and forth to the food stall." She said this with some pride, like she expected Blake to praise her for the effort. And, to her delight, her partner did give her a smile and her free hand went to pat her head.
"Good girl." It was like she was praising a dog. Yang played along though and happily swayed her head back and forth.
"Woof." She said happily. Ruby snickered while Weiss rolled her eyes. Not that Yang cared much. She just grinned when she got a small chuckle out of Blake as her hand retreated back from her head. As they ate, Ruby took it upon herself to tell them, specifically her sister and Weiss, what upgrades she'd seen so far that she'd like to put on Crescent Rose. One of which Yang recognized.
Oh yeah.. With all the confessing I totally forgot about the sniper lens I was suppose to give Ruby if she got a good grade.. Meh, I'll give it to her later.. Or I can give it to Weiss and she can pass it off as a gift from her. In the middle of her thinking, she wasn't paying attention to the look her partner gave her.
"Yang." Hearing her name she turned to Blake. Her heart jumped in her chest as the amber eyes came closer to her. She stopped short of her face, bringing up her free hand. Am I supposed to- "Hold still."
"Huh?" She felt Blake press her thumb to the side of her lips, smudging something out so, with a cute concentrated face, her pointy finger followed to get rid of it. After she felt done, Blake backed up again with a smile, showing her fingers where the red substance had transferred to.
"You had ketchup on your face." Yang blinked, looked on her fingers then back into Blake's eyes. Right.. Ketchup. I wanted a kiss though.. Sighing she licked her lips and looked away.
"Thanks." She said, sounding sheepish while also being a little disappointed. Blake smiled though and instead of using the napkin wrapped under her hotdog she licked off her finger and thumb with a small hum.
"You're welcome." Oh that is not fair Belladonna. Yang thought, blushing a little at the sight.
"I will stand by what I said earlier.." Weiss mumbled, in the process of handing Ruby the ice cream after she'd dutifully eaten up her hotdog first. Yeah you do that.. We're not as open with it as I would like.. But that's my hormones talking..
"You're just thinking too much." Was the only answer she gave to Weiss, eating the last of her hotdog as she knew the heiress was giving her a small look.
"What are you two talking about?" Blake asked, totally oblivious to the fact they were talking about them.
"I'm just telling Weiss not to think too much and grab Ruby's hand. Since she said she wanted to when we went over to the stall." She grinned mischievously in Weiss's direction. "But you know tsunderes. Busy with their excuses." Weiss stepped back, looking almost offended but the blush on her face kinda destroyed the glare she tried to throw Yang's way.
"Yang! We did not-I didn't-you conniving little-" But the heiress's tantrum was cut short as Ruby grabbed her hand.
"Come on, let's go back inside." Ruby said, grin on her face as she squeezed Weiss's hand a little. The heiress grew silent, blush still on her cheeks but she did manage a small nod.
"Ooh, smooth Rubes." Yang hummed as the two went for the door. "Hold up!" She called, hand in her pocket as she walked up to the pair. "Here Weiss, help a partner out will ya?" She handed Weiss a napkin, cocking her head to Ruby who had some ice cream on her face. And as soon as Weiss saw, her blush was gone and she went into full perfectionist Weiss mode.
"Ruby you dolt you got ice cream all over your face. Hold still." She proceeded in cleaning Ruby's face, said girl making a cute frown mixed with a pout but did stand still. Chuckling at her sister's cute behaviour Yang reached into her pocket for the last napkin, planning on giving it to Weiss as a reserve one but stopped. Something was on it written in black ink. Furrowing her brows she opened it. And to her annoyance a text saying "call me" with a wink smiley was scribbled on it, scroll number on top.
"Who gave you that?" She bunched up the napkin at the voice, turning her head to Blake who leaned her head away from over her shoulder. She tried to look neutral but Yang could see the slight crease in her brows. Yang shook her head, shoving it back in her pocket with a small sigh.
"No one.." Blake crossed her arms. Right.. Let's not so blatantly lie in my girlfriend's face.. "The guy at the food stall. Apparently he can't tell when someone is being nice not flirty. But, it seems I'm destined to being seen as flirty by everyone I talk to. Just can't leave me alone.." She mumbled this in irritation as this particular matter actually did bother her more than she let the others believe. Taking a deep breath she turned back to Blake with a smile. "But it's nothing. This is going in the trash." She made to go throw it away but Blake stopped her, reaching out her hand.
"Give it to me." She was going to ask why but seeing the deadly serious look in her eyes Yang more than willingly gave it to her. Blake then walked to the bin, opened the napkin and in a few swift movements shred it to pieces and it fell like snow into the trash. With a small scoff Blake then came back to her side, grabbing a hold of her arm much like before. This time with a small glare towards the stall though Yang doubted he could actually see that from here. Not even sure he was even looking. She glanced towards her sister and Weiss, both giving them looks and she shook her head with a you-don't-need-to-know expression on her face.
"Well we don't have that much time so we'll have to move on soon. But let's go inside, okay Blake?" Yang said, tugging her arm towards the entrance. One of the hands holding it slid down to hold her hand instead, small nod being her only response. Well I did tell her she could hold onto me all she wanted when I got back. She thought, walking to the door, totally ignoring the questioning stares from the two by it, and walked inside with Blake in toe.
Gods help me I might as well drop dead right now. I'm never letting Weiss choose a clothing store again. Yang screamed on the inside, trying to occupy her mind while looking through some clothing. Clothing that would look really nice on a certain someone just a few meters from her looking through clothes as well.
They'd been advised to leave the weapons shop as Ruby had taken on an employee for not being entirely truthful about a weapon's specs. Of course the poor man had just been doing his job but Ruby with her passion for the subject had to correct him. Leading to a bigger argument, neither of them letting up, insisting they were right. One thing lead to another, one of which was Ruby physically proving he was wrong by using the gun. Thank heavens Ruby had just shot at a can she'd seen on the counter and that the employees by it ducked for cover the second she aimed. If it wasn't for Weiss's status as a Schnee Yang doubted they'd still be allowed in there. And no doubt they'd be under constant surveillance when they went there again. She didn't think Weiss would ever stop scolding her poor sister. Then again Yang didn't think she'd ever stop laughing at the whole thing either.
But now here they are, in a store of Weiss's choosing. The clothes here were top notch, made from expensive brands. Usually three of them would probably just set foot in here to browse but wouldn't be able to buy much. However a certain Schnee convinced them she didn't take them in here simply to browse.
"If you see anything you want just tell me. I'll cover the expenses." Weiss had proudly proclaimed when they entered. They'd tried to tell her she didn't have to but Weiss is as she is. Stubborn. "I will not take no for an answer. I want to. So please, let me." Yang smiled a little as she thought of the face the heiress had pulled. Looking at her friends with a small pleading gaze and smile on her face. "Not because I have the money. But because you're my friends." And how could they say no to that?
Letting out a breath Yang looked up from the clothes she was in front of to glance around the store for her team. Weiss was pulling Ruby along to show her different clothing that'd suit her. And anything Ruby showed interest in she slung over her arm to test out. Yang was pretty sure the main reason they'd come here of all places was to find Ruby something else then a hoodie to wear. That and it seemed Weiss was determined to spoil her girlfriend a little.
Shaking her head fondly she glanced over to her own girlfriend. She was browsing some darker clothing though did pick up one or two shirts that were either dark violet or more light violet. And on one of these pickups she glanced over to Yang, noticing she was looking at her. She brought up her hand and waved for her to come over. Clearing her throat Yang left the clothes she'd been looking at and jogged up to her.
"What's up? Taking my advice?" She asked, smiling at the violet cloth in her hands.
"You could say that. I got some clothes I wanted to try." Blake pointed to the dressing rooms, giving her a small smile. "Mind giving me an opinion?"
"Of course. But you know, anything looks good on you." Yang said truthfully, winking at her partner who merely rolled her eyes.
"Spare me your cliché pickup lines Yang. Just, give me an honest opinion alright?"
"That was my honest opinion."
"Yang I'm being serious."
"So am I though. Don't believe me?" Blake sighed, turning to walk to the dressing rooms.
"Fine, just come on." Yang grinned and followed, looking forward to seeing what clothes Blake had picked for herself. And as her partner disappeared into one of the rooms Yang couldn't help imagining what she was going to wear. She'd look so cute in a sundress. Might not be her style though.. Well I guess that depends on what kind of sundress. Oh what about one with violet flowers? She'd look so beautiful. But she wasn't in the dresses part of the store so the chances of that are slim.. Wonder if she picked something with a bit more color. Brighter colors suit her.. Oh what if-
"Yang, I'm coming out." Breaking away from her thoughts she stood in attention as the door opened. And she had to clench her jaw to prevent it from dropping to the floor at what she saw. Okay.. Screw the person who said imagination is better than real life..
Blake now wore a white shoulderless T-shirt where it showed off her collarbone perfectly while not showing so much cleavage like one of these shirts normally did. A variation of colors splashed like paint on the front, the hem reaching just above her navel. And instead of black leggings they were now a lighter shade of violet, while tight jeans shorts that reached down just above her knees were dark violet. A very Blake bottom, a little unlike Blake top. But only because of the colors.
Blake pushed some hair over her shoulder, looking at Yang expectantly, awaiting a comment on the clothing. And she would do just that. If her eyes were done with their staring which they were not. They still roamed Blake's figure, pausing briefly at her stomach before going down her hips and legs where the leggings and shorts showed off her curves perfectly. Anyone else would think it too hot to wear those kind of layers. And so did Yang, though in a different sense. Her eyes went back up, past the shirt, back to Blake's now bare neck. Stopping finally at the reddish blemish at the end of her neck. The one she'd made. She felt her fingers curling slightly, resisting the urge to go over, trace it, make another one, kiss her, take her breath away like she had just done to her with this outfit alone.
"So? What you think?" Blake decided to ask after a while of silence. Yang cleared her throat and let herself breathe again, not aware she'd been holding her breath the entire time. She blinked and shook her head to get rid, or rather push back, the thoughts running amok in her head. Save it for later.
"B-Blake it looks.. Great." The last word came out in a more awed breath than what she intended but Blake appreciated the slip.
"Really think so?" She asked, looking happy over Yang's approval. Yang let out an distracted laugh, scratching her neck nervously.
"Yes. E-Especially that top. Brighter colors really suits you." Blake chuckled.
"Thanks, wasn't sure about the bottom but if you like it then that's good enough." She said this while spinning around once, pushing away some hair that got in her face with a soft smile. Holy hell if hell could be holy.. She's so cute! Yang thought, catching Blake's eyes with her own.
"I don't just like it. I love it. All of it. Told you violet was more your color." She said, determined to get her approval across.
"Well, it has become my favorite color. For different reasons than you saying it looks good on me." She said this while stepping closer to Yang, hand going up to tap her nose with her pointy finger thus making her jerk subtly backwards with her head. Blake's eyes softened and her finger traced the top of her right cheek. "It really is a beautiful color." Her tone was soft and loving, expression more so as she stared deeply into her eyes. Gods she just wanted to-
"Blake?"
"Hm?"
"Can I kiss you?" The second she realized what she'd asked Yang felt like slapping herself. Seriously? What is this the beginning of our relationship? You dumbass you don't need to-
"Yang you do realize that's not something you need to ask permission for before doing by now right?" Blake said, finishing Yang's thought process and looking a bit amused as she did so which only fueled the embarrassment Yang felt bubbling to the surface of her cheeks. She closed her eyes and brought her hands up to rub her eyelids.
"Yes.. Sorry I don't know why I even asked." She groaned, feeling beyond stupid. She heard Blake chuckle, hands grasping her high collar and tugging her forward. She expected for Blake to just kiss her then but the faunus stepped further back, still tugging on her. "Yikes!" Yang yelped as she almost tripped and placed her hands on Blake's shoulders to steady herself, not having been prepared to move her feet. Stumbling clumsily into the dressing room Blake had used, the door automatically swung close with a loud pang. A noise which earned a gasp or two from the other rooms and Yang turned her head to it briefly with an awkward smile. "I think we just gave someone a heart attack." A tug.
"Eyes on me Sunshine." Yang blinked, turning her head back to Blake with a bewildered look.
"Did you just-" Blake rolled her eyes, tugging on her collar once more.
"Give you a proper pet name? Yes. Now did you want a kiss or-" Yang didn't let her finish, more happy about Blake finally giving her a pet name than she probably should be. She pressed their lips together clumsily, Blake's teeth clashing with her lips since she'd been in the middle of talking. Undeterred, Yang slipped her tongue past those teeth and the sudden intrusion had a whine come from the depths of Blake's throat. That sound.. Gods what I'd give to not be in a public space right now. Yang thought, hands swiftly cupping the faunus's face to avoid going anywhere else, tilting her head to press impossibly closer. The fingers clutching onto her collar loosened in favor of wrapping around her neck instead, nails digging into her hair though careful to not pull too hard.
The kiss was needy for Yang's part. She just wanted to feel more, be closer than their current location allowed. She usually had pretty good control over her actions but found it slipping with each small whine and gasp that came from the one in front of her.
Blake gave a small grunt at one point and she separated herself from Yang, her nose skimming over Yang's chin as she bent down for some reason. The blonde opened her eyes, she hadn't even realized she'd closed them, to find out why. She had unknowingly pressed Blake to the wall, the mirror giving off a small creak and unsteady wobble at the sudden weight pressed to it. And to make matters a little more uncomfortable for the faunus there was a bench built into the wall under the mirror, the back of her knees pressed to it as she had to bend down slightly. Yang flinched at the position she'd put her partner in, backing up and sliding her hands down to Blake's shoulders. She coaxed her to sit down on the bench, crouching down to look up at her apologetically.
"You okay?" She asked, or rather panted out, the lack of oxygen caught up with her. Blake chuckled, also a bit breathless, and leaned their foreheads together.
"I'm fine. I needed that. How about you? Got it out of your system?" Yang furrowed her brows.
"What do you mean?"
"Yang please, you've been giving me looks since we left. Did you really think I bought the I'm just tired routine you tried on me? I've seen you tired. This wasn't tired." She said, finger pointing to Yang with a circle motion.
"I-you-I don't-ehm.. W-Was it really that obvious?"
"No. I wasn't entirely sure and would have liked for you to just tell me. But the look you gave me when I walked out in this was. But why did you feel like you had to hold back?" Yang bowed her head in embarrassment, hands fiddling with the edges of her gloves.
"Well we were in public-"
"Yang we almost kissed in the middle of a crowded bar. And outside a public library.." Blake pointed out bluntly.
"Okay but Weiss and Ruby weren't there those times! And yesterday you didn't want to in front of them-"
"Yang. Is it really just that?" Blake gave her a look with another specific question in mind. One Yang understood as she'd given Blake the same expression when she wasn't totally honest with her. Be honest with me? Sighing, the blonde nodded, shifting a bit in her crouched position to get a little more comfortable.
"I'm trying not to touch you.. Because knowing I can and will be allowed to do more than that is something I've wanted for dust knows how long and I'm having trouble coping with that information. It took a lot telling you no all those times you started it while you weren't really ready and now that you're saying you are I'm still trying not to push it because you still seemed uncertain this morning." She sighed, a bit of frustration coming into her voice as she looked down. "Even though I really want to touch you because you're gorgeous, beautiful and everything in between in whatever outfit you wear. And I'm just.. Trying to deal with these emotions without making you uncomfortable in any way.." Another sigh exited her mouth and she leaned back on her heels. There was a small silence between them, Yang feeling compelled to apologize for reasons she couldn't quite place. "Sorry I know we've gone over this already but I-" Blake grabbed her hand, encouraging her to look up.
"Yang can you do something for me?" Blake asked, serious expression on her face.
"Y-Yes?" Yang answered, unsure where Blake was going with this.
"I know I asked you to in the beginning. But I want you to stop holding back on my account. I need you to be selfish with me for a second. Or even better, I want you to be selfish with me whenever you feel like it." She brought the hand to her lips. "I want you to kiss me when you want to. When you want to touch me, be it holding my hand, hugging me or whatever is acceptable to do while we're in public I want you to do it. And when we're alone, when we finally have the time to be alone.." Amber stared into violet intently. "I want-no-I need you to try giving into those instincts. I need to know when you want to. And I promise-" She smiled. "I will tell you if I don't want to. But I doubt I will."
Yang opened her mouth, closed it then opened again feeling like a damn goldfish. What was she supposed to say to that?! Be selfish. She couldn't remember the last time she was truly selfish. It was always about others for her. What made everyone else comfortable or what they wanted to do. And now she was so intently being told to do what she wanted. Be selfish.
"Are you sure?" She found herself asking even if Blake had made it pretty clear she was. Blake merely chuckled at her double checking however and nodded.
"Yes. I trust you Yang. I love you." And that was enough of a confirmation. Yang sprung up, pressing Blake to the mirror once more making it rattle but she cared little for it as her lips claimed Blake's. She knew in the back of her head she could go no further than kissing, so she was going to make the most of just kissing.
And Blake made no complaints, if the moan she let out wasn't one of them but Yang highly doubted it was. She separated herself from Blake's lips moments later, placing more kisses down her cheek, along her jaw and down her neck. She licked and graced her teeth over the smooth skin, nothing that would make lasting marks but enough to make the faunus squirm under her. Blake's hands came up to her jacket, clutching onto the fabric with a tiny mewl. Shit, okay I'm pretty sure this is not acceptable in a public place. She did tell me to be selfish though. Okay but not like this-
Two loud knocks startled them both, Yang lifting her head from Blake to turn to the door, looking at it like she expected it to swing open.
"Yang?"
"Ruby?!" She said, a little out of breath and her voice came out awfully thick. Though Ruby didn't seem to notice.
"Oh good you are the one in there. Thought I saw you go in. I thought I saw your blond hair but then I was nervous to knock in case it wasn't you and-"
"Ruby focus." Came Weiss's voice. "Yang we can't find Blake. Do you know where she is?" Yang gulped, trying to clear her head enough to come up with a proper excuse or a response in general.
"N-No, or I don't-TH-ink!" Her breath hitched as Blake's lips and teeth graced her neck. "Blakey, I know, but seriously?!" She hissed though that didn't seem to do much else than make Blake smirk against her skin.
"Says the one doing it a second ago." She mumbled back against her and Yang narrowed her eyes at her.
"Yes but my little sister wasn't right there when I-"
"Hey you're dressed right? Can we come in?" Yang tensed as the door opened, trying to think of something that could save them from this situation. Luckily, Blake's reflexes were faster then her own. Though she wished Blake had thought of something less painful. She was swiftly turned around and flung at the door efficiently slamming it shut but making Yang hit her head on it with a groan. And looking back Blake was no longer there. The fading effect of a clone where Blake once sat being the only thing indicating she had been there a second ago. Her clothes were gone too. Confused the blonde looked around but couldn't see her girlfriend anywhere. "Eh.. Yang?"
"Ah-Sorry!" She said, opening the door for her two teammates. "I eh.. Had to put on my shirt. And jacket.." Weiss narrowed her eyes at her, glancing behind her. Seeing no one, the heiress looked back to Yang.
"Well you did a messy job of it." She said, pointing to her collar. It was still ruffled from when Blake had grabbed her. "What are those?" She asked, pointing to the two marks on her neck now made more visible thanks to the poor state of her collar. Clearing her throat Yang fixed it, also pulling a hand through her hair to straighten it.
"N-Nothing important." She said, mind still reeling so sentences were hard to make. Weiss looked sceptical to the explanation but shook her head, letting the topic slide for now.
"Do you know where Blake went?"
"Ehm.. No. I actually do not. And I would really like to know where the hell she went.." Yang said, and how, dumbfounded at her girlfriend's disappearance. The other two were none the wiser however, Ruby bouncing a bit in place in worry.
"Oh no. What if she went outside and got lost?"
"Ruby.." Weiss tried to get their leader's attention yet was unsuccessful on her first attempt as Ruby continued.
"We have to find her."
"Ruby."
"What if she's-"
"Ruby!" Weiss shouted, Ruby turning to her now.
"What?!"
"It will do us no good worrying like that. This is Blake we're talking about I'm sure she's-"
"Right here." The three turned their heads, Blake coming out the dressing room next door. Yang looked at her in disbelief while the other two looked relieved.
"There you are! Where-" Blake pointed to the door right beside the one Yang had been in.
"I was just trying out an outfit in the room next to Yang's. I did try to get your attention and tell you Yang. But I guess you were preoccupied." Blake's smirk was anything but fair and Yang found herself at a loss for words.
"Well no matter. We just wanted to find you to tell you we're pretty much done. And wanted to ask you two if you were almost done? If we wanna have time left for the book shop we should get going soon." Weiss said with a glance to her scroll. Blake hummed, going to Yang and taking a hold of her hand.
"Actually, I think we should go to Yang's place instead." Ruby perked up.
"Yang picked a place?"
"Yes, I asked her while we were looking and she told me there was somewhere she'd like to go but decided not to voice it." Yang gave Blake a stare but the faunus just smiled at her, mouthing two words. Be selfish.
"Ugh! Yang you always do that!" Ruby complained. "You always priorities everybody else!"
"Well I.. Ehm.." Yang tried but found nothing to say, it was true after all.
"Which is why we're going to her place instead of mine. It's only fair. Afterall you did pick places I would enjoy on our first date. So now we're gonna go where you want to." Blake leaned up, Yang being turned to her so pecking her lips was simple. Violet blinked, stunned from both the situation and still recovering from the whole ordeal in general.
"Aw~ That's so cute." Ruby sang, jumping up and down while Weiss blushed lightly at the blatant show of affection. "Then it's decided! We're going to-wait.. Where did you want to go Yang?"
"Ehm.. I wanted to.." She wracked her brain for an answer, not having actually thought about it.
"The arcade wasn't it?" Blake asked, tilting her head with a knowing smile on her face. You cheeky little-damn it she knows me too well..
"Yeah. That's exactly right." She confirmed, bumping her elbow with Blake's arm.
"Oh~ Why didn't I think of that? To the arcade!" Ruby zoomed away, rose petals falling across the shop.
"Ruby! You're lucky these things dissolve otherwise I'd have you sweeping them up I swear." Weiss called, turning back to her two teammates, in the process of taking out her wallet. "Here Blake." She gave her some lien. "I can see by the way you hold that you want them right?" She pointed to the clothes that had been neatly folded and were now held against her chest.
"Ah.. Yeah. Thanks Weiss. I'll repay you later." Weiss waved it away.
"Even if you try I won't accept it. Think of it as a present. Yang you find anything?"
"No I eh.. I didn't." Weiss shrugged and turned to follow Ruby out. And as they walked to the cash register Yang bumped Blake's arm again. "How did you do that?"
"Do what?" Blake asked innocently.
"You know what. Not that I'm complaining, Weiss would have gone on a week long rant otherwise, but how-"
"There's a space between the floor and the wall of each room. I simply slid under that. I knew there was no one in there because I couldn't hear any shuffling." She explained, pointing briefly to her bow. Yang chuckled, rounding Blake's shoulders with her arm.
"Will you ever seize to amaze me kitt-" She cut short, Blake giving her a questioning look. A previous thought came to Yangs mind. I should stop with the cat jokes.. Maybe I should find a nickname better suited for her too.. "It's nothing, but seriously. You're amazing you know that?"
"Yes, I'm aware." She replied cheekily, straightening her posture. Yang laughed and kissed her temple, taking up on Blake's offer of doing what she wanted. Be selfish.. Weiss did say she'd take Ruby out on Sunday.. Maybe.. I can try the other thing Blake wanted from me then.. Smiling a little to herself she took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
"You okay Sunshine?" Blake asked with a smirk.
"Yeah I-wait there it was again! You gave me a pet name!" Yang exclaimed excitedly, Blake laughing at the childish grin spreading on Yang's lips.
"You dork."
"Blake~ It's loveable dork but that's not what I wanted you to call me! Come on say it again!" She pleaded her laughing girlfriend, earning some stares from the other people in the store. Not that they cared.
So this AN is gonna be different in the sense that Blake and Yang are not with me. They're off being canon in the show and I'm so proud of them. Who else have listened to Nevermore on repeat since the ending of volume 6? All of you? Good.
So I'm once again sorry for taking so long. Real life's an ass and I haven't been feeling that great lately. Been going through some stuff, not gonna go into detail since I don't want to bore you. But with this chapter done (it took so many edits and drafts OMG) I feel a bit better and I'm already in the process of writing the next chapter. (Though I make no promises as to when it will be out)
And one of you is going to be very happy I think. Unless I make some dramatic changes, the one thing you've been asking for every chapter, you know who you are, is gonna happen next chapter. So yeah look forward to that. This story is finally gonna live up to it's meant rating.
But anyway, I'm also here to tell you I have a new story in the making. It's an AU and about the bees (obviously) but it won't be published in a while since I kinda wanna get a few chapters in before publishing.
Anyway, I think that's all I wanted to say. Please review and or PM me with thoughts and ideas for future chapters or one-shots. Let me know you're still reading and enjoying it. It keeps me going knowing you're still here even if it's just a simple "The chapter was good".
BTW sorry if the ending seems abrupt but it was growing to be too damn long and it needed to end DX And for those who wanted more Whiterose.. I'm honestly not sure what you expected from a Bumbleby centered story..
I love you all thanks for reading and hope to see you next chapter with Yang and Blake by my side next time!