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"What's wrong, sis?" Yang asked her sister, who was currently sitting opposite to her and Weiss. They were currently sitting in Ren's café, with Yang having her arm around Weiss' shoulders and Ruby glaring at them. "I thought you would be happy for us."

"I'm having some mixed feelings about this."

Yang removed her arm from Weiss and leaned forward to grab Ruby's hand. "Please, Ruby, don't be upset."

"How can I not be upset? Why is it that Weiss is suddenly gay, but Blake remains straight? I feel like I'm being taunted right now."

"Don't think too much about it, sis," Yang said as she leaned back, a cocky grin replacing the worried expression she had before. "I can turn any woman gay."

"Then how about you work your magic on Blake."

Yang's lips twitched downward again. "You're really not over her, yet?"

"No, I'm not."

"Give it time," Weiss pitched in. "You'll get there. Though, it would probably go faster if you didn't live together."

"Well, it's not like I can just throw them out. Blake still needs to find a job. I offered her a position at the office, but she refuses to work for the Schnees. No offense, Weiss."

"None taken."

"Where is our coffee?" Yang spoke up. "How long does it take to brew some beans?"

"Oh, I'm sorry," Neptune said as he walked up to there table, a tray with the beverages in question in hand. "I figured you'd be too busy sucking face with my ex-wife to even notice," he spat at Yang as he placed the beverages on the table.

"Neptune, please, there's no need for that kind of immaturity," Weiss replied. "We got divorced, so I have the right to date whoever I please."

Neptune's expression softened. "Of course, you're right. I'm sorry. Perhaps, things will get better once we're gone."

"Gone?" Weiss asked. "Where are you going?"

"You don't know?" A look of surprise appeared on Neptune's face as turned to Sun, who was across the room, behind the counter. "Sun! You didn't tell Blake?" The blonde faunus froze for a moment before shaking his head and looking down in shame. Neptune sighed as he, too, shook his head and turned back to the women in front of him. "Sun recently started dating someone recently."

"Oh, that's nice," Ruby replied. "Who is she?"

"A nice faunus girl. She actually lives down south and only came here for a few months. Her father owns a small business and she recently got us both a job there."

"Really?" Ruby asked, a little surprised. "Does he know about...Sun?"

Neptune nodded. "He knows everything. He said he understands how hard it can be for a faunus to get and hold a job and that he's willing to give us a chance if his daughter is."

"So you're moving south?" Weiss asked. "When?"

"...Next week."

"What?!" Weiss yelled, making everyone around her cringe. "And you didn't tell me?! What, were you just gonna leave without saying goodbye to your son?"

"No! Of course not! It just all came together so suddenly, I've been working a lot lately and every time I called or visited, Yang was the one who answered. I just wanted to tell you in person. Then I figured that Sun told Blake, who would have subsequently told you."

"So, why didn't he?" Yang asked.

Neptune looked back at Sun. "Sun has been...going through a rough time since the divorce. To be honest, he fell into a bit of a depression. So, when he met Anne, oh, that's his girlfriend's name, by the way, things started to look up. I guess he just wants to move on already."

"So, what? He just wants to move away and pretend he doesn't have a family?" Ruby asked, anger starting to build up in her. "That he doesn't have a daughter who loves him?"

Neptune looked down. "You know he's been through this past year. It was a nightmare. He just wants to leave all of that behind and start anew. Honestly, I can't blame him."

"Still doesn't make it right."

"I know. But that's how things are. I'm sorry for dropping on you guys. I thought you knew."

"Neptune! Stop chatting and get back to work."

"Gah. Yes, sir. See ya, guys." With that, Neptune scrambled off.

The three women sat silent for a while, before Yang spoke up. "How do you think Blake will react?"

"Blake's a big girl," Weiss replied. "I'm sure she'll be fine."

(**)

"THE SELFISH PRICK!" Blake half-yelled, half-slurred as she slammed her whiskey glass on the bar-counter. After her friends told her what Sun and Neptune were planning, she immediately stormed off to demand an explanation, but all he had to offer was a halfhearted apology. "Didn't wanna make things awkward for me and Amber? My ass! The coward just didn't wanna talk to me! Thought he could just steal himself away without as much as a goodbye? The man will never change!" She looked down at her empty glass, then at the bartender. "Another!"

The man's brown mustache twitched as he gave her a worried look. "Are you sure that's..." He paused as Blake shot him a glare, then took the glass and refilled it.

Blake took the glass from him and immediately downed the contents. "We were together for a long time. We dated, got married, had a daughter. I...I hurt someone very dear to me because of him. And yes, he is divorced, so he can do whatever he damn well pleases, but damn it, I...Do I really not mean anything to him anymore? And Amber? Was he really gonna just leave without at least saying goodbye to her?" There was a moment of somber silence before she slammed the glass on the counter. "To hell with him! I don't care about him or Neptune or this faunus girl Sun started dating! So he can go ahead and move away, work at this fancy job he got and marry this oh so lovely girl while I...while I..."

Blake fell silent for a moment before slowly reaching to her pocket and taking out a few bills. "Here," she said as she placed the bills on the counter and got up. "I should get back home." With that, she left.

(**)

Stupid keys. Blake thought as she tried to get the keys into the lock. Suddenly, the door opened on it's own. Stunned, Blake looked up to see Ruby. "Oh, hey Ruby."

"Oh god, Blake. You smell like a brew house. How much did you drink?"

"Oh, not much. Maybe I had a whiskey or two."

Ruby just gave her a look, then pulled her in before closing the door. "You had me worried, you know?" Ruby said as she led Blake into the living room. "You were gone a long time."

"Oh, well. That just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside."

Ruby just shook her. "You should go to bed, Blake. Maybe then you'll feel better."

Suddenly, Blake stopped and turned around. She gave Ruby a curious look before looking at the couch.

Suddenly, she grabbed Ruby and threw her onto the couch. Before Ruby could react, she crawled on top of her and pinned down her arms. "Blake, what are you..."

She was suddenly cut off by Blake pressing her lips against Ruby's. The bitter taste of alcohol entered Ruby's mouth as she squirmed beneath Blake.

After a few moments, she managed to wiggle one of her hands free, pushed Blake back and smacked her across the face.

Blake was stunned. She slowly raised her hand up to her cheek and gently rubbed the burning sensation. She looked at Ruby, who was shaking with anger.

"What...the hell...do you think...you're doing?!"

Blake gave her a curious look. "Isn't this what you wanted?" She finally asked.

Ruby shot open wide. "What I wanted?!" She yelled so loud, Blake had to cover her cat ears. "No, Blake! This is not what I wanted! This is certainly not what I wanted, you dumb drunk!" She then pointed at the bedroom door. "Go to bed! NOW!"

Blake clumsily got up went into the bedroom, where she let herself fall into the bed and immediately fell asleep.

(**)

Her head felt like it was about to explode. Once she woke up, Blake sat up with a groan, clutching her head. How much did I drink last night? As she asked herself that question, the events of last night came back to her. Groaning again, she let herself fall back against the wall. I really did it this time, didn't I?

"Mommy?" She looked down to see Amber kneeling next to her. "You smell bad."

Blake's lips twitched upwards. "I know, sweety."

"Why did Aunt Ruby yell at you?" Blake inhaled deeply. Of course, she heard. My poor, sweet baby. Why must you have such a light sleep?

"Mommy did something very bad last night, sweety," Blake said as she took Amber into her arms. "Something very, very bad."

"Are you gonna divorce? Like you did daddy?"

Blake smiled. "What do you think that word means, honey?"

A pause. Amber was thinking. "That two people who like each other no longer want to be together."

Blake chuckled. "That's right. To answer your question, I don't know. What I did...It's hard to see Ruby simply forgiving it. But I guess I'll have to go talk to her." With that, she let go of Amber and got up. "See you in a bit."

"Bye, mommy."

With that, Blake left the bedroom. As she did, she noticed the smell of coffee, bacon and eggs. She immediately walked into the kitchen and saw Ruby, preparing breakfast. She froze and just stood there, trying to muster up the courage to speak up.

"I know you're there." Blake jumped slightly when Ruby spoke up and turned to her. "You're not that subtle when you're hungover."

Blake frowned. Ruby then walked over to the coffee machine and poured some into a mug before handing it to Blake. "Drink!" Blake did. The black coffee tasted incredibly bitter, but it lightened her headache and helped her think a bit more clearly.

As she drank, Ruby fixed a plate with eggs and bacon and placed it on the small kitchen table, along with a fork. She then pulled back the chair. "Sit!" Blake obeyed. Ruby sat down opposite to her and picked up the fork. "Eat!"

Blake put down her mug, took the fork and started to eat. She knew Ruby was watching. She knew they would start talking as soon as she was done.

Sure enough, as soon as Blake had finished... "Talk!"

Blake looked up at Ruby, silver eyes seemingly piercing her soul. "After you told me about Sun I went over to get an explanation. Long story short, I didn't like his answer and went to a bar. I drank...quite a lot before I decided to go back home." She paused and breathed deeply. "What I did, I didn't simply do because I was angry at Sun. I did it because I was mad at myself." Ruby quirked an eyebrow. "Of course, I'm angry at Sun. What he was trying to do was horrible. But, in a way, I also understand. He's moving on. A new girlfriend, a new job, a new life. And what am I doing? I'm leeching off a friend while I'm getting rejected from jobs left and right. I can't get a job. I can't support my daughter. I can't do anything. These were feelings that had been building up for some time now. All I wanted was some relief. And last night, drunk as I was, I thought I had found it." Ruby didn't move. Didn't give any indication of a reaction. She just sat there and listened. "I'm sorry, Ruby. I'm so sorry. I'm a horrible friend."

"No. You're just going through a tough time and can't hold your liquor very well."

Blake blinked.

Ruby leaned forward and took her hand. "Blake, what you did last night, it hurt me. I couldn't fall asleep for hours. I lay on the couch, thinking about what you did. But, in the end, I decided you were still my friend and that you deserve to explain yourself. And now that you have, let's just say I'm not as angry anymore. I don't want to lose you, Blake." Ruby smiled at her. "You mean too much to me."

Tears started to form in Blake's eyes as she hugged Ruby. "I'm so glad. And I promise, I'll do this again." They sat there for a few moments, holding each other. "Although."

Ruby turned to Blake, who pulled back and cupped her face. Looking deep into Ruby's eyes, Blake pulled her in for a kiss, eliciting a surprised yelp from Ruby. Before Ruby could react in any other way, Blake pulled back.

"Sorry," Blake smiled. "Just didn't seem right for that drunken mistake to be the only kiss between the two of us."

Ruby blinked a few times before she started giggling. The lighthearted sound made Blake's smile widen and her eyes shine with joy.

"You're such a tease, Blake."