Time for even more...
Chapter 3:
Groaning a little as Ruby felt herself being picked up bridal style by her sister causing her to just think of one thing. "Ferris Bueller, You're my hero." Ruby said with a slight laugh as she could see Yang just resisting the urge to drop her because she knew there would be no way for her to recover from doing something like that.
Placing Ruby down into the chair, Yang lightly smacked the back of Ruby's head. "Why must you constantly quote that same line anytime you need to be picked up from a car? I mean I was going to offer Weiss and I do a food run for you so you don't starve until Blake gets back. But now I'm a little pissed you don't have some better material." Yang said as Ruby rolled her eyes and quickly reached behind her to unlock the wheels.
"I'm set food wise. Blake always has two weeks of food in the freezer I just need to stick in the microwave for occasions like this, plus I can order out. As for why do I keep quoting that, it is still one of my favourite movies... and I only do it for you." Ruby said as she leaned back smiling a little at the sight of Yang pinching the bridge of her nose taking a deep breath. "Look, if you want to get me anything right now, you can get me some midori, vodka, some honeydew and pineapple or orange juice." Ruby said as she started to contort half her face as she tried to remember what she needed to make one of her favourite drinks.
"Why do you always want us to get you stuff to make melon balls?" Yang asked a slight chuckle in her voice as Ruby just shook her head. "Don't tell me Blake has you on that tight of a leash." Yang continued with a chuckle as Ruby lightly smacked Yang's stomach with the back of her hand.
Laughing a little at the sight of Yang acting like that had actually hurt her. Something that Ruby knew from how when they were younger Ruby would hit her a lot harder, but at the same time she also knew that Yang had taken a lot harder hits and walked away just fine.
"She just doesn't like it when I drink melon balls because I'll drink an entire pitcher's worth and then possibly injure myself because she worries that will happen all the time if I'm not super vigilant about my legs." Ruby said as she could see Yang quickly glancing down at her wrist.
"I need to be at the fire station in half an hour, so it will be Weiss dropping the stuff down to you. Try to be wearing clothes." Yang said as Ruby just rolled her eyes.
"I do typically stay dressed until I go to bed. Now just come on and give me a hug." Ruby said as she held her arms open for Yang to bend down and give her the hug that she requested. She knew that it would at least make Yang feel better for the comments the previous night hence the whole absolution trip she claims was Weiss' idea but Ruby always knew better.
The fact always remained that Yang might say something but after she thought about what she had said or done she always felt bad for her and Ruby would always feel bad for some of the things she might have said. It was really a pleasant tradition they had at this point.
Pulling back, Yang lightly tousled Ruby's hair enjoying the feeling of her little sister batting her hand away. It was something that they both knew it didn't really bother Ruby but that she would continue to act like it did just for the sake of the continued ritual.
"You sure you can get back into your place?" Yang asked as Ruby just rolled her eyes and started t sway in her chair a little.
"Gee, I don't know. Keys and locks are so hard. Especially with only a masters in engineering. I think you put the ball through the square hole right? I mean how can anyone figure that shit out?" Ruby continued as she lifted herself up a little to fish her keys out of her pocket. "I mean how can anyone ever figure these things out."
"I was asking to be nice. How come I can't smack you like I would if anyone did the same thing... including Dad." Yang asked as she rolled her eyes at the sight of Ruby just rolling her eyes as she gestured towards the wheelchair she had been sitting in. "That can't possibly work all the time."
"You'd be surprised. I once gut punched a drunk for bumping into Blake and he ended up apologising to me for hurting me. Like he was on the ground wheezing and he still felt bad." Ruby said with a smile as she could see Yang just chuckling. "Right, Weiss is eyeing me up. I promise not to bang your wife, and I can get in." Ruby continued wheeling back as she could see Yang just chuckling as she shook her head.
Wheeling clear out of the way of the car, Ruby just smiled at the sight of her sister climbing into the car. Happy enough that she would have some time before they would get back to her, Ruby started to roll towards her own home. Content with how she knew the one thing printing should be at least nearly done, from there Ruby would have no qualms with calling Neo to come pay her a visit or even Neon because she would at least bring some other party favour that they both could enjoy as they travelled from one room to another.
Wheeling herself up the ramp, Ruby smiled at the sight of the moving truck in the front of the building just causing her to stare as she could see a tall muscular red haired woman walking away from the back of it.
'Hello there hot stuff...'
As the woman started to heft up a box, Ruby could just imagine what it would be like in her arms after they were in the throws of passion. A thought that was very appealing to Ruby. As the woman came to a stop in front of Ruby, a slight peeved look in her face.
'Just got to look slightly pathetic... that will get her started...' Ruby thought as she looked up and met the green eyes. The type of eyes that Ruby wouldn't mind getting lost in for hours upon hours. "Hey, you must be the new tenant people have been talking about." Ruby began as she could see the woman look a bit peeved as though she had wanted this to be as stealthy as possible. "This is going to make me sound so pathetic... but the button to open the doors seems to be busted do you mind?" Ruby said as she gestured towards the door."
Noticing the small blush that had started to overtake the woman's features as she moved the box out of the way as though she hadn't notice Ruby or the chair she had been in. "Uh, sure. I just need to put this down." The woman said calmly as she started to look around as Ruby just smiled up at her what she knew always passed as a thankful one.
Patting her lap Ruby could see an almost confused expression overtake the woman's face. "I've got no movement or feeling in my legs. A box no matter how heavy will be fine." Ruby spoke hoping that her fake appreciation was going to be enough for the woman to accept. Seeing some apprehension start to develop Ruby just spoke up again. "It isn't like you are going to just walk off without it. And I mean there is only one paraplegic in the building so you'll know exactly where to find me."
Biting her lip a little, the new tenant carefully lowered it down onto Ruby's lap, still feeling unsure as she let her fingers slide from under the box. Something that was redoubled as she could see the woman's face change as she let out a scream. "Dear God! What is in this! It is crushing my legs!" as Ruby let the yell out she could see the red head jump to try and lift it as Ruby placed her hand on top. "It was a joke. Relax." Ruby said as she moved her hand and started to spin around towards the door. "When you have a past like mine, you kind of need a sense of humour." Ruby said as she started to move the few inches closer to the door as the red head just held the door open.
"It wasn't exactly funny either way. I actually thought I hurt you." The concerned voice just continued as Ruby couldn't help but shake her head at the fact that she knew that this really was going to be the case.
"Takes a lot more than a single box to hurt me. In my experience it takes about four to five people." Ruby began as she slide into the hallway, a smile as she looked towards the woman and held a hand up to her. "My name is Ruby. Ruby Rose. I live in apartment six."
Biting her lip again, the woman accepted Ruby's hand and gave it a short shake. "My name is Jane... Jane Doe." The woman said as Ruby rolled her eyes.
"How about telling me your real name? As far as I'm concerned you're my neighbour and it would be a lot easier for everyone if you just tell me the truth. I'm not going to attempt to skin you, and even if I did want to do that, you can just go halfway up a flight of stairs." Ruby said without skipping a beat, enjoying a little from the woman tensing up that that had probably been her first lie in a long time, if ever.
"Sorry, it is just I had to move a long way from home just to get away from people that knew me... so it is a force of habit." The woman began as just continued to look up at her, as if asking her a question. "My real name is Pyrrha Nikos. And I'm going to be living in apartment twenty two."
Seeing that Pyrrha was at least speaking the truth, Ruby let go of the hand as she reached under the box and started to lift it up. "Well, if you need anything except something on the top shelf you know where you can find me. Just you know, give me a while if you come knocking." Ruby said calmly as Pyrrha hoisted the box from her grasp causing Ruby to just smile at her.
"I'll let you go finish getting moved in, I do know a sweet bar nearby it is called Grimm, I suggest you give it a try if you need a drink. I need to go talk to the super to get the button fixed hopefully today because I don't like being at the whims of people." Ruby said as she could see Pyrrha just smile at her as she quickly walked past and up the stairs.
Biting her own lip, Ruby just enjoyed the way she could see the woman's body flex in slight ways as she walked up each step making just subtle changes to her stance as to correct for the weight of the box.
'Oh yeah... I'm totally going to bang you. Just feels like it is going to be a slow process.' Ruby thought as she quickly rolled towards her door, picking up her keys from where they had fallen between her legs.
Slipping it into the lock, Ruby just smiled as she tossed the door open as she could smell the faint smell of plastic melting meaning that she the machine that had been going when they left hadn't had any major issue.
'And this day just keeps getting better and better.' Ruby thought as she slipped her keys out of the lock and tossed them back into her lap as she quickly rolled in to close the door.
Kissing the blonde woman, Weiss pulled back and just smiled at her. "Are you sure you have everything?" Weiss asked as she wanted to at least make Yang comfortable because if Weiss' prayers came to fruition then she would be doing nothing but possibly cooking some food for the crew without being called to some fire. Even if she knew that might never happen, Weiss could still hope for it.
"Calm down Weiss. You do this every time you drop me off. I'll be gone for a day. And I'll be safe. Just like I was before we knew each other and just like I will be as long as I'm doing this." Yang said as she leaned down and planted a kiss on Weiss' lips before pulling back and just smiling at her. "Now, go drop the stuff Ruby wanted off and go back home, curl up with a good book, ask Klein to make you some of that fancy and frankly disgusting tea, and just relax. I'll call you before you go to bed unless I'm out, same with tomorrow morning and just when my shift is about to end." Yang said as she leaned down to kiss Weiss once again.
"I love you Yang. Just be safe." Weiss said in a near silent whisper as she pulled back to stare up at Yang who just had a calm expression on her face.
"I love you too Weiss. And you know I will be." Yang said flashing Weiss a toothy smile as she quickly separated from Weiss and just waved her off gently as Weiss started to walk back towards her car.
Knowing that if she stayed standing there much longer, Yang was going to go through the same route she had seemingly always taken when Weiss had ever asked anything of her. Namely in how she would debate if she would truly want to continue to do this for a long time to come. Even though this had always been what she had wanted to do.
Walking into the building before she would have to look at Weiss driving off, Yang just started to crack her back as she walked towards the locker room just so she could put her jacket and bag inside and just grab the far more comfortable clothes she was meant to wear as her uniform.
Sniffing the air lightly, Yang just smiled as she knew every time that she had walked into this building, she had always made the right call staying on the force. Just because she knew that she could do so much good even if at times she would be in danger of losing her life. She still couldn't bring herself to stop. Not yet.
Pushing the locker room open, Yang smiled at the sight of one of, if not the most hyperactive girl she ever had the pleasure to meet. "Hey Nora." Yang said as she walked towards her own locker before tossing the bag inside it.
"You're in for a boring shift. There has been a single call in twelve hours." The ginger haired woman said as she rested her head against the door. She just had to get through half an hour more. "I can't believe I'm saying this I would seriously rather someone become an arsonist. At least this wouldn't feel so boring."
"As the site investigator right now... I would rather boring. Boring means I won't get a call every five seconds from someone new asking if I'm alright." Yang said with a slight laugh as she could see the ginger haired woman flail a little at the comment.
"Come on, you could quit, live very well, and it could be just as boring as you'd want." Nora complained as Yang started to pull out the clothes that she was going to be happy to just be in as a change of pace from the designer clothes Weiss had always given her to wear not accepting anything but the best from Yang.
Tossing the items over her shoulder as she turned to face the ginger haired woman who had been complaining. She knew that this had been a running thing amongst the fire house and that this had been nothing but something that Yang had to just keep reminding people about.
"Because Nora, this has been my dream since I was a little girl. The fact I married into one of the wealthiest families be damned. Besides your shift ends in like forty seconds." As Yang spoke she could see the woman pirk up as she glanced towards the clock and smiled at the numbers staring back at her. As she started to skip lightly towards the door Yang just couldn't help but laugh.
Enjoying the fact of Nora seeming to just be overjoyed at the fact that once her time here was done after a long shift of not doing anything to take her mind off of the time she had been spending in the fire house.
"And there we have another mystery of life." Yang said to no one in particular as she dropped her clothes onto the bench as she started to strip. Just so she could be ready for when her shift started. Already dreading the fact that she might get a call from Weiss demanding to know why Ruby had stripped. Just because she knew how Ruby would do that just to piss her off and make her have to answer a number of awkward questions from Weiss.
Pulling on her shirt, Yang smiled as she walked towards her locker as she started to take off her watch and other jewellery. Twisting the ring around her right ring finger once more, Yang just smiled at the memory how Weiss joked saying as soon as the ring was off her finger they were getting a divorce. Even if it never felt right when it was off her finger, Yang just knew that she had to take it off to prevent it from being destroyed or even lost which would be so much worse.
"Ruby! I brought the stuff for you to hopefully not get too wasted." Weiss yelled as she started to shift the paper bags into one hand as she could see the far door open as she tried to pull her keys out of the lock.
Smiling a little more at the sight of the woman emerging from the room, covering the short distance to her, Weiss just couldn't help but shake her head at the sight of seemingly broken pieces of plastic sitting on her lap as she came out of the room like a bat out of hell.
"Including a decent honeydew? Because you can't have a decent melon ball without having the garnish right." Ruby said a slight smile on her face as she smiled at the sight of Weiss walking into the kitchen and placing the brown paper bag down on the counter. Something that Ruby was more than familiar with her just wanting to make sure she got everything.
"Yang picked it out. So I assume so. You made it clear the last six times you don't like it when I pick them out." Weiss said as Ruby just shook her head.
"That is because of those last six times only once did you get the fruit right and it was too soft for me to dig a melon baller into it. It did make some nice smoothies though. I will give you that." Ruby said as the white haired woman extracted the large pale green melon from the bag and hand it to her.
Tapping the fruit lightly with her thumb, Ruby just smiled as she rested it on the counter. Glancing towards Weiss, she knew that the woman was going to be her worst enemy for a while, but Ruby wasn't going to let her get into her head like she wanted to.
"Weiss, do you want to stay here? I can make a quick batch of melon balls, and you can calm down. You know Yang is going to be fine. She has been doing this since she was eighteen. To put that into perspective, I could still walk for a whole year after she started." Ruby bit a bit harsher than she meant to but she also knew how Weiss would like to assume the worst of any situation, however Ruby knew that this wasn't a case where that could really be allowed. Not if she wanted to be mentally sound for a long time to come.
"I just don't see why she still does this though. I know she has been doing it for a long time... but she doesn't need to work any more. Hell I don't even really need to. I only do so I can not think about how any moment while she is working that she might not come back." Weiss said softly as she pulled out the green bottle and rested it down on the counter as Ruby just shook her head once again.
"You wouldn't get it Weiss. Even if I told you. This is and probably always will be what she wants besides you. And frankly if I could still use my legs, I guarantee that I would be leagues happier and would have achieved my dream." Ruby said calmly as she grabbed Weiss' hands and spun her so she was staring at her. Just so Ruby's message wasn't going to be minced. Not while she still could see Weiss hurting.
She knew that if she let Weiss go while she still had this train of thought she wouldn't be able to even relax right. It was the way it always was. Yang trusted Ruby constantly to make sure Weiss was going to be alright which is why they always had a strange route like this. Just so Ruby would be able to make sure that Weiss was going to be well and truly okay for twenty four hours before Yang got back to her.
"What about that am I not meant to get!?" Weiss asked a little indignant at the idea that Ruby would be talking down to her like that. Even after what she had just done for her.
"It is never about the money. Yang and I were always raised to chase after our dreams first then possibly consider money. That is why until the very end I only had a single sponsor just to cover travel for me and my family. Which is also why Yang is holding onto her dream so hard... I'm a bit of a cautionary tale. If you don't grasp your dream while you can... life has a way of crashing you down to earth making sure you'll never get that close again. Yang has her dream... she has you... and the more she worries about you, the more she'll worry and then she might actually get injured and lose one of those two things." Ruby said as she could see Weiss deflate at that small clarification as Ruby just smiled up at her. "So do you want to stay with someone who isn't effectively paid to tell you whatever you want to hear? I just need to finish building this small prototype then we can watch some stupid movie and have a drink or two to just calm you down. It will just be like we were back in college again."
Turning her head a little, Weiss just spoke up softly. "I don't like melon balls and you know that."
Smirking up at her, Ruby just rolled her eyes and let go of Weiss' hands. "It's fine. You can drink some midori or vodka straight... I also think Blake might have some red wine... or white stashed. Nothing fine that you would be expecting." Ruby said with a slight laugh as she wheeled herself back a few feet to see Weiss shaking her head as though she had needed that reassurance.
Something that she was still surprised that she felt the need to play this song and dance around each and every time, but Ruby was still happy to give it to her if she needed it. At the very least she would know then that Yang's relationship was going to be strong.
'Sorry Pyrrha... you are going to need to wait a few more days... but mark my words you'll be mine.'
Author's Note:
And here we have another chapter. One that I do hope you all enjoyed, until next time I'll see you guys around. Oh and did you guys know pretty much what was the ex-soviet union and some other countries in that area wear the wedding ring on the right finger… Personally I always found that weird.