When Things Change Up

I couldn't help but think about what I had done. The slight satisfaction that only was like a high. It wasn't love, it was lust. I love Weiss though but maybe love is just a fairy tale in this world. I'd look at Weiss and I felt my heart aching horribly. Like I've betrayed everything I knew, I knew I'd retreat my back away from everyone and softly cry into my pillow.

Morning had come finally and Yang would wake up Ruby. Ruby only repeating in some god awful chant in her sleep, "I'm so sorry. I'm sorry. I really am."

"Ruby, wake up sis," Yang persisted then shook her. Ruby opened her eyes only to reveal she had been crying all night even in her sleep.
"What's wrong?" Weiss asked and she looked to see Ruby a wreck. "Yang, grab one of my small linen towels with a bowl of water. Blake, grab a gallon water jug please."

Ruby tried to speak up but her voice got scratchy, "Don't worry…"

Weiss had interrupted Ruby, "I'm sorry Ruby. I didn't know how deeply you felt for me." Her face showed her face frowning deeply.

Why is she sorry? I'm the one who done her wrong. I had sex with Blake out of lust yet was I doing it to spite her? I wanted to talk to her more than anything right now but my voice was harder to come out like I drank desert sand.

"I got the bowl and towel," Yang said and placed them aside.

Blake came back with the water and said, "I'm worried about Ruby. This isn't like her you guys."

"Which is why I was planning to make sure she does better," Weiss said while wiping away around Ruby's eyes. With the wet tip of the towel that she wiped Ruby's eyes with a ginger caress.

You don't have to do that Weiss, I can take care of myself. Why burden yourself with my thoughtlessness and lack of care for myself?

"You're a true friend Weiss," Yang said with a sincere smile.

Blake handed the jug to Weiss and said, "Take care of her. She's special."

"I will. You guys get going to class. We'll be fine," Weiss reassured.

Weiss didn't see that Blake was talking to me really. I was the only one who noticed. She too had a heavy burden on her face but I'm sure we will forgive each other. After the other left, it was Weiss and I.

"Slow sips Ruby," Weiss said as she brought up the jug to her slips. Ruby took slow sips and Weiss had pulled it aside. A drop that slowly slid down the side of Ruby's lips. Weiss kisses it then lightly presses her lips to Ruby's. "I don't want to hurt you like this again Ruby," Weiss said and tears were trickling down lightly.

Ruby carefully wiped one side of the tears coming out. Its fine Weiss but it pains me that I can't get this weight off my chest. I hoped to be better before Yang and Blake came back in the afternoon.

Ruby was slightly exhausted and would fall asleep for a little while every now and then. Weiss would make sure to hydrate her. Even ordering some healthy take out to help Ruby get some strength. Weiss would wrap her arms around Ruby and rest a little.

I don't know what I would do without you Weiss. I will do whatever it takes to make things right again. Time heals all wounds right?

Ruby had doze off again but she was feeling at ease and peace of mind. "Ruby, wake up. You need to drink some more water."

Ruby couldn't help but feel this comfort when her hand would run slowly through some of her hair. She opened her eyes and sit up slightly.

"You're so precious when you sleep. Did you know that Ruby?" Weiss asked and smiled rather weakly.

I know it would be forced but I had to say something. Anything would suffice because I wanted her to feel better as well. Ruby spoke up slightly, "Its ok."

"We'll talk more when your voice is well. I have something I need to talk to you about," Weiss told her.

Weiss, no matter what. It'll be ok as long as our love is true. Nothing would change that. Ruby placed her hand over Weiss' and squeezed it lightly.

"You may not be able to talk in usual manner but you seem to speak to me in another way," Weiss said. Taking Ruby's hand and placing it on the side of her face.

By the evening, Ruby was up and going. She was able to shower and eat something more solid. Of course, everyone joked lighthearted about their leader being 'speechless' and that she had 'nothing to say.' Though Ruby couldn't laugh really, she just made pouting faces jokingly.

A couple days past when Ruby and Weiss went to Vale. "I'm glad you're doing better Ruby," Weiss saying relieved.

"Yep, I wanted to tell you something too Weiss. Let's find a place a little more private please," Ruby requested.

They were sitting under a tree and Ruby faced Weiss. "We should count to three and say what we want to say to each other at the same time." Weiss nodded to Ruby's suggestion.

I felt a lump in my throat as we started to count down, the sweat pouring down on me, and that feeling like I couldn't breathe. When we got to 1 and said what we said. It was quite a shock.

"You slept with Yang?" Ruby puzzled.

"You did it with Blake?" questioned Weiss

"It wasn't anything Weiss. I don't know why I felt the way I did. It was lust, not love," Ruby said quickly and kept herself from breaking there. She was caught off with Weiss' response but she'd explain her side too.

"I didn't know Blake was like that. I thought she was into Sun. I know she has trust issues with guys but maybe things have changed now. I've been stupid when I was young Ruby. I'm just concerned about what I told you," she said and bit her bottom lip slightly.

"That's what I don't get. Yang isn't that kind of girl. She's seeing this guy and I know she didn't want to ruin the relationship. Who started it though?" Ruby had to ask.

"Yang kissed me. She caught me by surprise and I too was caught up at it. I didn't feel anything though Ruby. As matter of fact that she said, she had been experimenting but I didn't think she meant that. You don't think…," Weiss trailed off.

"Blake?" Ruby guessing.

"It'd make sense because they were together when we all met up in the Emerald Forest. They must've been talking and Blake felt comfortable around Yang," she said.

"Oh my God, I was like passed around like some kind of sex toy!" Ruby let out.

"Shush you dolt!" Weiss shouted and hushed, "What do you mean by that?"

"Basically that I've had slept with the whole team," she said.

"What? You never slept with your sister. That's incest and it's disgusting," Weiss told her.

"Blake has had her way with Yang then we fooled around. I'm feeling a little grossed at that thought," Ruby feeling nauseated.

"It doesn't work that way Ruby," Weiss said and paused for a moment.

"I love you Weiss," Ruby said and held her.

"I love you too Ruby," Weiss said and squeezed in her affection in the hug.

After their embrace, the kissed for a short while. "We should get back soon. The tournament starts up soon. We'll have to train with the team yet we'll sneak away when we get a chance," Weiss with a devilish grin.

"And do what?" Ruby questioned because she had a lot going through her mind.

Weiss let out an annoyed sigh but gestured with her eyes, "Get it?"

"Oh? Oh! This has been crazy afternoon," Ruby responded a little embarrassed for not getting it.

To Be Continued…