When Velvet opened her eyes, she had no idea where she was, what time it was, or why she was naked. She felt something warm against her back, so she turned to see what it was, and saw Oobleck, sleeping soundly.
That's right, she remembered. I'm at the hotel with Bartholomew… What time is it? she picked up her scroll and checked the time. 2 AM… Coco would be having a fit if I hadn't given her a reason I'd be out… I did make my excuse, right? … Yeah, I did… Wow, how did my life come to this? How did I go from a shy girl from Menagerie to waking up in bed with my history teacher? It probably started that first class I had with him… From the very beginning, I couldn't help but think he was handsome… I felt so silly for thinking it, but I couldn't help it… And he cared so much about what he was teaching… I guess that was just what I loved about him: how much he puts into everything he does… Of course, Coco found out about my crush and teased me about it… She teases me about everything… But I never cared… Even now, I don't care what she thinks… It's almost funny, the girl who followed all the rules and tried to do the right thing, in a secret relationship with her history teacher. Who would've guess?… And I wouldn't change any of it for the world.
She sat up and stretched, glancing over to Oobleck again. He was still sleeping soundly, while she was wide awake. I really have no idea why he's with me… I'm only 18, he could probably find an older, more mature woman who's just as smart, if not smarter and more beautiful… But I guess I shouldn't be questioning things and just be happy with what the Fates decided…
Feeling a little thirsty, the Faunus girl slowly got up to get a little water. She didn't notice Oobleck had woken up until he was out of bed, glasses on, and right up behind her wrapping his arms around her. "Trouble sleeping?" he asked.
"A little," she admitted, leaning back against him.
"Is anything bothering you?" She heard a hint of concern creep into his voice.
"No, no… Just couldn't sleep…"
"Are you sure?" He gently turned her to face him, tucking her hair behind her ear. "You know you can tell me anything."
Velvet hesitated a moment before meeting his eyes. "Bartholomew, are you happy with me?"
He raised his eyebrows slightly. "Now what sort of question is that? Of course I am."
She smiled and hugged him. "Just checking…"
At that moment, Oobleck noticed the water bottle she'd been drinking from. "Velvet. Did you open one of the water bottles in the stocked fridge?" She immediately got a guilty look on her face. "Those are eight lien each. I didn't really wish to pay that when I booked the room."
"I'm sorry…"
He gave her a look, then took the water bottle from her. "Well if I'm paying for it, then by god I'm going to drink some of it, too."
Velvet gave a tiny smile. "Fair enough."
Oobleck finished off the water and hugged his girlfriend close. "Let us go back to bed, shall we. I don't know about you, but I am still rather exhausted after how tonight went."
Velvet gave her best flirty smirk. "I don't know… I mean, I'm still awake. Are you sure you're too tired?"
He stared back at her blankly. "Yes, Velvet. I am."