Downstairs was pretty much empty when I arrived to see Yang. I was really confused because usually there were large amounts of students socializing between each other in the morning. Plans being made before trips into town for shopping or events, even team RWBY did this occasionally. Even with me walking through the whole area, it seemed like no one had any plans to come back for awhile it seemed. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a student walk up to me with a scared look in his eyes.
"Are you Ruby?" He asked.
"Yea, where is everyone? It's never this empty." Me gesturing at the empty space in front of me.
"Your sister was in here earlier, she pretty much scared everyone off. She was yelling at one of your partners. Blake I believe." What he said sounds about right for Yang.
"Well they seem to be gone now." My observations are impeccable.
"I see that. Your friend Blake told me to tell you that they left and went to your normal cafe in town. Something about peaceful surroundings causing a peaceful mind." His eyes rolling at Blake's statement.
"Ah okay, thanks."
I turn on my heels and begin my journey into town. More than likely, Blake was talking about the one cafe in town with my favorite, extra sweet, hot chocolate. Unfortunately though, I don't think I will have an opportunity to buy some when I get there.
I walk into the shop looking around for Yang, mostly looking for her mess of bright hair. It doesn't take long to spot her though. Most of the customers had given her plenty of space and stayed inside while she and Blake were sitting at an outside table, most likely Blake's idea. She knew how to keep things calm, I'll give her that. They seemed to be in deep conversation though, Blake was leaning in close to Yang and had a more serious than usual look on her face. As I approached she saw me and leaned back into her chair. I think I saw her hand on Yang's but if it was she removed it pretty fast. There were only two chairs so I pulled one over and sat down, Yang finally noticing me.
We just kind of sat there and looked at each other. She didn't look mad like this morning but instead she just seemed... out of it. Like she didn't have anymore energy to use. Something was clearly weighing down her mind.
Blake was the first to break the silence. "I'm going to go get us some drinks. You two need to talk, and I mean both of you." Looking pointedly at Yang.
After Blake went inside I spoke up. "Look, I'm sorry about this morning. Weiss and I shouldn't have messed around while you two were in the room. It was inappropriate and I will make sure not to let it happen again." My eyes getting lower every second.
"Don't say that, you two are young and in love so I doubt you will have much control over what you do. Besides, I honestly didn't have a problem with you two doing something like that. I only yelled because the sight of it brought up some uncomfortable thoughts." It seemed like she was trying hard to keep her eyes on me.
"Well your sister was naked in front of you so it makes sense." Though that explanation felt a little too obvious.
Yang snorts a little. "Nah, that didn't bother me. It's just that you looked so happy with her. I want that happiness too, but I'm struggling with myself about it."
"Well I'm sure you can find someone that cares about you." Yang isn't usually this down about this sort of thing. She has had boyfriends in the past.
"Thing is, I think I already have found that person. But they're part of the reason why I'm like this right now." Yang shook her head a little.
"Well who is it? Maybe you should just talk with them." It seemed like a simple thing to fix.
"Um, that person is.." Yang having trouble spitting it out.
Blake finally comes back with our drinks and pulls her chair right next to Yang. "That person is me." Blake places her hand on top of Yang's.
I nearly bug out of my chair. "Wait, you two? When, how, why?"
Yang, whose confidence is returning in Blake's presence, speaks up. "It pretty much started when I first found you and Weiss in her bed that day when you got embarrassed in class. Along with my failed past relationships, seeing you two caused me to question my sexuality."
Blake's turn to speak. "And I already had feelings for her. I already had my struggle with this kind of thing and came to terms with it. Yang had come to me about it since she didn't want to worry you. I've been helping her through it slowly but I knew she would have to eventually tell you since you're her sister."
I had nearly zoned out of the conversation. All of the pieces in my head slowly began to fit together. Blake watching over Yang last night, Yang finally falling asleep with Blake there, and Blake always giving Yang support by being her side and her occasional physical gestures to let Yang know she is there. God, it was all there in black and white, or black and gold in this case.
Blake brought me back to reality. "I'm sorry about all of this though. I told Yang that she really needed to talk to you about this but she was having a hard time with it. Even now that you know, she's still 'in the closet' by most standards. Me and her are technically together but nothing public yet. I'm glad you took this so well even though doubted that you wouldn't since you and Weiss are an item now. People are talking a lot about you two."
Yang had gotten closer Blake while she talked, seeming content to let her continue. She smiled the whole time so I'm sure she agreed with everything Blake said. It's weird seeing Yang like this, she usually is the one that talks the most but Blake really has calmed her down. The occasional lovey-dovey eyes being shared was a little much but I was happy to see her find a match. We spent our time over our drinks talking about it and making sure everyone's side was explained. I don't think Yang and Blake's hands ever separated during the whole last part of our cafe visit. When the bottom of our cups became visible we got up and left. Blake apologizing to the staff about Yang scaring the other customers.
Watching those two walk home together was like watching the ending to a romantic comedy. Hands together, walking as close as possible. I let myself fall behind a little just to watch them in their natural state together. Outside of town there was no one to see Yang with her love to make her uncomfortable and scared. I watched Blake lean over and kiss Yang on her cheek. It was so sweet, I nearly threw up my cocoa from earlier. I spent the rest of the walk wondering if me and Weiss looked like that.
"So let me get this straight. You and Blake are together and the reason you yelled at me was because you were uncomfortable with yourself?" Weiss had it summed up.
Yang sheepishly looked at Blake. "Pretty much, I'm sorry about this morning, I really am."
Before we got back into our room, Blake convinced Yang to go and apologize to Weiss. Yang didn't want to but Blake bribed her with a kiss and Yang immediately fell into line with the plan. Weiss thankfully didn't hold the grudge when I backed up their story.
"Well as long as you are who you want to be then I'm fine with you." Weiss said. "Just please, no yelling next time if you catch me and Ruby sleeping together. I quite enjoy my beauty sleep especially when Ruby is with me."
Yang was about to speak but then Blake jumped in. "As long as you don't mind me and Yang being together also." Yang's face almost melted off.
Weiss brought up a good point. "Well we can't just be all willy nilly when these things happen."
We all sat and tried to find an answer to our urges. We shared the room so we couldn't just go at it whenever we felt.
I was the first to speak. "How about a separation curtain between the bunks? It won't block sounds but we won't have to see each other like that."
"Seems simple but it's the best we got" Blake is on board.
"I don't have a problem with it." Weiss was next in agreement.
"Umm, yea, okay, I can get behind that." Reluctance in Yang's voice.
"I bet." Blake with a sly smile at the already blushing girl.
Weiss busted out laughing at Blake's rare use of a joke and wrapped an arm around me. I couldn't help but smile, it seemed like things were finally calming down a bit. We worked together and made a curtain big enough to separate the room and made sure we could slide it against the wall when needed. It actually looked pretty nice, besides the fact it was one plain color. We may have to make one with a pattern later on though.
Tonight ended pretty much like normal but this time I got to wrap my arms around my beautiful princess without worry about others interrupting. Weiss fell asleep pretty fast this time and I was on my way to join her in dreamland. Right before my eyes fell closed for the last time that night I heard a little muffled moan from the other side of the curtain. I giggled as quietly as I could. No doubt Blake was rewarding Yang for making it through this tough day. I pulled Weiss closer and let myself drift away, glad that everything is okay.
So yea that happened. I've noticed I may have split my personality traits between each team member after going back and rereading some chapters. The biggest example being Weiss and her social anxiety. I'll let you guys find the others, but now is the time for enjoying the inclusion of the other happy couple now.
