Chapter 2

A mouth has passed since the girls of Team RWBY began their first year. Over that time the team of four had grown close. Blake opened up to her team about being a Faunus, which didn't really surprise anyone. Weiss let down some of her defenses especially for her partner Ruby. The pair would hang out and talk go into town to get away. The wolf Faunus was pleased that her team was doing so well despite the childish nature of her leader. Over the past mouth Weiss had started to develop certain feelings for the younger girl. Weiss found out that her heart would race, got butterflies in her stomach and felt more carefree around Ruby. Weiss also found the young leader adorable and really enjoyed the attitude she had. Sure, Ruby was sometimes hyper and a bit of a klutz but she was extremely smart and a gifted fighter. She had spent some time trying to figure out what was happening to her. What she realized was she was falling for the reaper, hard. So she decided that she was going to try and find a way to tell her. She came up with a plan and today was the day to execute that plan.

Weiss was currently sitting at the desk in her team's room going over some notes she had taken in her classes. As she was doing that Ruby was up in her bunk on her scroll. The other half of the team was out doing whatever it is they do. Weiss finally finished her 'light studying' as she called it for the day. She sighed as she put down her pencil and looked up towards her partner. Weiss was entranced by her yet again and stared longer than she should have, but Ruby never noticed. 'Tonight, I have to. I can't take this anymore.' Weiss thought to herself as she began to organize her notes. As she closed the books and binders she asked the other teen in the room, "Any plans this evening Ruby?"

"Nope," answered Ruby looking over to her partner. After a brief pause she asked, "Why?"

"I was wondering if," Weiss began confidently, but halfway through her statement became nervous. She took another deep breath and finished, "You would like to go into the city with me."

Ruby hopped down from her bed and was now standing right in front of Weiss. There was only a foot gap between them and Weiss's mind was racing like crazy. She was desperately trying to hold her impulses in check as Ruby replied, "Sure, but what are going to do?"

"Dinner and maybe some shopping if you don't mind." Weiss replied with a slight blush on her face. Along with that her ears flattened a little and her tail curled up and to the left.

The response didn't go unnoticed by the reaper. After spending so much time with Weiss she knew that the wolf girl was nervous about something. With a look of concern Ruby asked, "Are you ok?"

"Fine," lied Weiss. "Why?"

"Weiss I know how you get when you are nervous and you are right now. I'm your leader, your partner, and most importantly your friend. Please tell me what's got you so on edge." Ruby begged as she hugged Weiss.

Weiss returned the embrace as she did she buried her face into the crook of Ruby's neck. She sighed and stated softly, "I like you."

The Faunus was waiting to feel Ruby stiffen but it never happened. Instead she heard her partner say, "I like you too Weiss."

Weiss straightened up and looked the other girl straight in the eyes. After a brief moment said, "You do?"

"Yes, I do." Ruby replied as she placed her hands around Weiss's neck. The reaper pulled the taller girl's head down slightly so their foreheads were touching and explained, "Weiss you are beautiful, smart, skilled, and kind in your own way. I would be a fool not to. I don't care that you are a girl or that you are a Faunus. I see the real you and I have fallen for you."

"Ruby…" started Weiss as she closed the small gap between them. A second later the pair's lips touched. Each girl melted into the other as a tingle ran up their spines. They broke away after a few seconds allowing Weiss to finish her train of thought. "You are the most amazing person I have ever met. You are attractive, strong, intelligent, and caring. You always put others before yourself and help anyone who needs it. Sure you can be hyper, childish, and reckless but those things make you who you are. I adore all these things and more about you."

Weiss saw Ruby smiling as she said those things. She reached up and stroked the young leader's face lightly. As she did she asked, "So will you go out with me?"

Ruby smiled as she replied, "Yes."

Getting the answer she wanted so badly Weiss almost began to cry. Seeing the tears that started to form Ruby wiped them away with her fingers. She then gently pulled Weiss closer and kissed her again. This time it lasted longer and the two tilted their head deepening the lock. As they separated Ruby stated, "Are we going to get ready to go?"

Weiss nodded and the two began to get ready. For her night out Ruby wore a simple red skirt with black leggings underneath. On her torso she had a black leather jacket over a red shirt with a black rose on the front. Weiss put on a white sundress that had a bow tied around her stomach. There was a slit in the back for her tail. Her hair stayed the same and she donned some heels that matched her attire. When they were ready the pair headed to the city. They made it to a nice restaurant and went inside to eat. After ordering they talked some more. When their meal was finished Weiss paid and they headed to the local mall. It was nearing closing time when the emerged each carrying several bags each. Both teens were worn out when they got back to the dorm. It surprised them that it was still empty.

"Hm. I wonder where Blake and Yang are." Weiss stated as she set down her bags by her dresser.

Ruby was doing the same as she replied, "I don't know."

Soon after the pair were in their pajamas. Ruby was about to jump onto her bunk when Weiss stopped her. The reaper shot a look of confusion her way. Weiss rolled her eyes and pulled the smaller girl closer. As she ran her finger over Ruby's jawline Weiss said, "Going to bed without saying goodnight."

A smirk formed on Ruby's face as she snaked her arms around Weiss's neck. As she pulled the taller teen down Ruby leaned up. Their lips molded together as soon as they touched. Weiss's hands were resting on Ruby's hips and after a moment pinched the reaper's skin making Ruby's eyes open and gasp. Seizing the moment Weiss shot in her tongue into the other girl's mouth. This caused Ruby to reclose her eyes and moan. Weiss coxed Ruby into a duel with her. Each of their hands began to move of their own accord. Soon however their lungs burned for air and they separated. Both of them were panting and had a tinge of pink to their cheeks. Weiss laid on her bed pulling Ruby in with her. After getting under the covers the two settled into comfortable positions. Weiss was on her back, her left hand wrapped around Ruby. The smaller teen was resting her head on Weiss's shoulder and left arm draped over the Faunus's stomach. Before letting sleep completely take over Ruby said, "Good-night Weiss."

Weiss placed a long kiss on Ruby's forehead before she responded, "Night Ruby."

Shortly after the two teens were asleep Yang and Blake came into the room. Quietly the two got changed into their pajamas, but before Yang jumped into her bunk she looked over to the pair. A sigh escaped Yang's lips as she took in the sight. From behind her Blake cleared her throat making the brawler look at her. The cat Faunus scooted back to the wall leaving Yang some room. With a smile on her face Yang climbed in and settled in. Blake rested her head on the blonde's chest and said, "Looks like we all have something to tell each other in the morning."

"Yeah, looks like it. Good-night Blake." Yang replied with a grin.

As her eyes closed Blake responded, "Night Yang."

The next morning Ruby was the first one awake. What awoke her was Weiss's tail hitting her leg. The reaper shifted her legs a little trying to avoid it. Unable to she rolled over to see Yang and Blake wrapped in each other's arms. She smiled as one of Weiss's arms draped over her midsection. She looked over her shoulder to see the older of the two looking the same way she was propped up on her elbow. Ruby rolled back over to face Weiss and after tucking some of the ex-heiress's hair behind her ear said, "Morning."

Weiss traced the jawline of her partner and replied, "Morning Ruby, did you sleep well?"

"I did," answered the reaper as pulled the wolf-girl towards herself. After a sweet kiss she asked, "How about you?"

Weiss laid her head back on the pillow and stated, "I haven't slept that good in ages."

It was Ruby's turn to prop herself up on her elbow. As she did Ruby placed her free hand on the side of Weiss's face. Slowly Ruby's hand went up the ears on top of her partner's head and scratched the right one. Unable to help it Weiss leaned up to the contact and panted lightly as her tail began to thump the bed. A giggle came from the younger girl's mouth as Weiss was clearly enjoying the attention. From across the room the pair heard a groan. Both turned to see Blake sitting up and stretching. The raven-haired teen saw them looking at her and said, "Morning."

"Morning Blake," Ruby called out as the cat Faunus moved Yang's arms so she could lay back down. "How did you sleep?"

"I slept ok I suppose. Your sister likes to move around a lot." Blake replied as Yang stirred a little. The three that were already awake thought the last member of the team was going to awaken. Instead she rolled over facing Blake and wrapped the Faunus in her arms. Blake laid there stuck in the brawler's grip for a while.

On the other side of the room Ruby and Weiss had gotten up. Each took their turn in the shower. After cleaning themselves up they headed to breakfast. On the way the pair were holding hands and talking. When they were getting their food Juane and Pyhrra were behind them. The partners from Team JNPR greeted the other two. After exchanging their greetings the four teens had a seat at a table and ate their food. As the group did Juane asked the other partners, "So you two going out now?"

"Yup," replied the younger leader in chipper tone.

"Well I guess a congratulations is in order for you two then." Pyhrra responded.

"Thank you Pyhrra," stated Weiss as she finished a bite of her meal. The four talked a little longer after they had finished eating. Deciding to check up on the other half of their team Weiss and Ruby excused themselves and went back to their room. When they reached the door Ruby was about to place her scroll to the door. At the same time Weiss heard some commotion inside the room and stopped Ruby. The reaper shot a look of confusion at the wolf-girl which made her reply, "I don't think you want to see what's going on in there right now."

Ruby was about to inquire more about it when she heard a long moan come from behind the door. With earnest Ruby put away her scroll and took Weiss's hand leading her away from the room. The pair headed to the gardens outside and sat on a bench to relax. As they sat down Ruby took note that Cardin and his team weren't too far away. She was hoping they wouldn't see her and Weiss but they did. As Cardin made his way over he picked up a stick. When he was closer he whistled and called out to Weiss like you would to a dog, "Hey girl you want to play?"

Weiss turned his direction and calmly stated, "You do realize Cardin that I'm a wolf Faunus correct?"

"Yeah so what?" the boy replied.

"Wolves don't act like normal dogs Cardin. Their idea of playing is chasing each other down and wrestling. With their teeth I might add." Weiss stated as she kept her eyes locked with his. After she bared her slightly longer canines. The four males stopped right in front of them and got a better look of her teeth. All of them had a slight look of worry as she inquired, "With that said do you still wish to 'play'?"

Trying to keep up his macho demeanor Cardin huffed and replied, "I would but I don't know where you've been you filthy animal."

Ruby jumped up from her place beside Weiss. The young leader pointed her finger right into the boy's face and hissed, "You better take that back Cardin, or I'll make you regret it."

Cardin laughed as he placed his giant hand on her head and pushed her back. He laughed again as Ruby fell back over the bench saying, "Oh yeah? What you going to do shrimp. You don't belong here either."

Before Weiss had time to react Cardin was on his back on the ground. Standing above him was Ruby. The reaper's foot was on the male's shoulder pressing into a pressure point. The downed teen tried to take a swing at the younger girl but she caught his hand and applied pressure to that limb as well. Seeing the three other members of Cardin's team coming to his aid Weiss placed glyphs in front of them blocking their path. Weiss waved her finger at them saying, "Don't even think about it."

Ruby applied more pressure as she leaned down to the boy beneath her foot. When she was closer she said, "Let me explain something to you, Cardin. The reason I'm here is because I stopped a dust robbery. I took out fifteen armed men by myself. On top of that I went toe to toe with Roman Torchwick almost beating him. I know the only reason you are here is because your father begged Ozpin to let you in. So if anybody doesn't deserve to be here it's you. You are nothing but a worthless, vile, racist, and overrated slime ball."

Cardin continued to try and get out of the hold Ruby had him in as she talked. This though only increased the leverage Ruby had making the holds stronger. Once he stopped struggling Ruby finished by saying, "You are training to become a huntsman. A person who is supposed to put others ahead of themselves. Yet here you are doing the exact opposite. Bullying others and belittling them. You Cardin Winchester discus me."

Ruby threw Cardin's arm aside and raised her foot releasing the boy. Weiss dropped her glyphs allowing the three behind them to assist their leader. The four males hurried away spewing curses at the two girls as they went. Ruby turned to Weiss, who was striding over to her. When the ivory girl was close enough she wrapped ruby into a hug and thanked her. Ruby returned the embrace and stated, "Wouldn't be a very good girlfriend if I didn't do anything, but you're welcome."

Weiss backed up slightly and smiled. She then cupped Ruby's face and leaned forward. The kiss was deep and passionate. When the two separated Ruby's scroll went off. She pulled it out and red the message her sister sent her. She typed one back to her and took Weiss's hand saying, "Let's go back to our room."

Weiss nodded and the two headed that way. Once back in their room they found the other half of their team in Blake's bed. Both were still in their pajamas. Yang was leaning back on the headboard and Blake in front of her face buried in her book. Weiss kicked off her shoes and sat on her bed motioning Ruby to join her. Ruby did by laying down on Weiss's bed resting her head on the older girl's lap. She was looking over across the room at the other pair. After a few moments asked them, "So how long have you two be a thing?"

Yang looked over at her sister and replied, "About a week."

"Why didn't you tell us right away?" Weiss inquired.

The brawler scratched the back of her head saying, "Well we didn't know how you two would react to it."

"And we didn't want to make you both feel awkward about it." Blake added.

"What would be awkward about it?" Ruby asked placing her attention on the raven-haired Faunus.

"We didn't know if you guys would be something too or would be alright with us being together." Blake replied.

"Yeah but after seeing you two together last night made us feel more comfortable about it." Yang said.

"Makes sense," responded Weiss as she ran her fingers through Ruby's hair. "But we need to find a way to warn each other if certain… activities are taking place in the room. So we don't walk in on each other, if we all understand."

Blake nodded as she blushed slightly. Yang glared at the wolf-girl and stated, "Are you accusing us of something?"

Weiss returned the gaze and stated, "We heard you when we came back from breakfast you brute. What else would make someone moan that loudly?"

Yang looked to her sister who was also giving her a slight glare. The blonde sighed in defeat and replied, "Fine."

"Are you admitting that you two were intimate then?" questioned Weiss. "Or to the fact that we need a signal of some kind?"

It was Blake who chirped in this time still not looking away from her book, "Both."

Ruby giggled and stated, "It's alright Blake no need to be embarrassed about it. Like Weiss said though we do need a warning of some kind and no more in here till we come up with one. I'm I understood?"

The three others agreed to the leader's order and set out to figure one out. As they were brainstorming a knock at the door was heard. Ruby got up and went to the entry way. Once she opened it she saw the Headmaster there. Ruby smiled as she greeted, "Professor Ozpin, what do we owe the pleasure?"

"I was wishing to speak to you about the incident that happened a short while ago." Ozpin replied.

Ruby let out a nervous chuckle as she said, "I understand."

Ruby turned to her team and told them, "I'll be back soon."