I DO NOT OWN RWBY OR DDR!
"This pizza is delicious!" Jaune announced through a mouthful of pepperoni and cheese.
"I know right!" Nora agreed, taking a bite out of her meat pizza.
Ren smiled "You two seem to be getting along better." He pointed out.
"That's true, Ren." Pyrrha smiled, glad her friends like the blonde teen "By the way, why were the two of you late?" she asked.
"Yeah, lovebirds." Jaune added, taking a drink of his lemonade.
Nora choked on her pizza "Lovebirds!" She blushed.
"Yeah, I know you and Ren have been dating for a while now." Pyrrha teased.
"How did you find out?" Ren laughed.
"It is just so obvious." Jaune and Pyrrha replied in unison.
Nora sat up with a serious look on her face "Well what about you and blondie?" She asked, pointing at them.
"What about us?" Pyrrha asked innocently as Jaune just looked around to focus on something other than the topic at hand.
"The fact that you stayed the night with the guy who saved you." She smiled "Don't you wonder what it could have led to?" Nora had won.
Jaune and Pyrrha both blushed redder than Pyrrha's hair. "I don't know what you are talking about." Jaune said, taking another slice of pizza.
"Sure you don't." Nora smiled playfully "Tell us about yourself, Jaune."
"Umm… My name is Jaune Arc and I am 17 years old. I live alone and I am going to be starting school at Beacon High on Monday and I enjoy reading and drawing." He finished.
"You're going to the same school as us." Ren informed.
"Really? That's great." Jaune smiled.
"What subjects are you doing?" The black haired teen asked.
"Art, creative writing, maths and English." He answered.
"We can help you catch up on those subjects." Pyrrha joined in the conversation "I'm really good at maths and English, Ren does creative writing and has written some of the best stories I have ever read and Nora is the best artist I know." She finished with a smile.
"You guys would go out of your way just to help me?" Jaune asked.
"Like you told me, what are friends for?" She smiled.
"Yeah I suppose we could help you." Nora laughed "But it's gonna cost you a slice of your pizza." Her grin turning evil.
"Yeah right." He smiled in return "I'd rather die than give up a slice of pizza."
"Correct answer." Nora nodded.
"Well this was a fun day." Nora said happily.
"Yeah" Jaune agreed "Thanks for inviting me." His opinion of Nora had changed. She was just a friendly girl being protective over her friend.
"Sorry for having to leave so early, but we both have homework to do." Ren frowned.
"That is alright." Pyrrha smiled "Do you want to hang out tomorrow?" She asked.
"We could go to the arcade!" Nora bounced happily "What ya say Ren?"
"I guess we could use a break after our homework." He smiled.
Nora turned to Jaune with a smile "You joining us?" She asked.
"Sure." Jaune smiled back "What time should we meet?"
Pyrrha put a hand to her chin in thought "How about 11am?" The slender teen suggested.
"Sounds good." Nora agreed "I guess we will see you two then."
"Yeah, I cannot wait." Pyrrha smiled.
The pairs said their goodbyes and split off into different directions. As Pyrrha and Jaune walked, the redhead tried to strike up a conversation.
"I'm glad my friends like you." Pyrrha spoke happily.
Jaune nodded his head "Me too."
"So, you draw?" The redhead asked, trying to get to know the blonde boy better.
"Yeah, I could show you some pictures when we get back home." Jaune grinned.
"I would like that." Pyrrha smiled "What about writing? Got any stories?" She asked.
"I only have written three short stories." He blushed "They are really bad." He laughed.
Pyrrha's eyes widened "May I read them please?"
"Absolutely not!" He replied quickly. He liked Pyrrha, but he wasn't about to go digging up the past, not yet at least.
Pyrrha pouted "Okay." She replied, disappointed in not being allowed to read them.
Jaune walked up to the front door and unlocked it. Moving out of the way to let Pyrrha enter first. Once they were both in the house Jaune locked the door and put his keys on the table.
"Can you show me the drawings now?" Pyrrha asked taking a seat on the couch.
"Sure. Just let me go and get them." He smiled and walked into his bedroom. He grabbed a neat black book and made his way back into the living room. Taking a seat next to Pyrrha he opened up the book.
"Wow Jaune! This is amazing." She admired the teens work.
"You think so?" Jaune smiled "This is the view from the place I used to go to when I wanted to read." He told her the story behind the drawing. He turned the page and froze 'How could you forget this was in here?' His mind shouted at him.
Pyrrha noticed the blonde boy suddenly tense up "Are you okay?" She asked, her eyes going down to the book.
The drawing was a beautiful family portrait which she guessed was Jaune's mother and father. Jaune was stood in the middle with one of his parents on each side of him. They all wore smiles and looked like a happy family.
Jaune closed the book and placed it on the table. "Sorry…" He apologised.
"It is fine." Pyrrha flashed him a smile. 'That picture obviously affected him.' She thought.
Jaune gave a strained smile back, not wanting to worry his guest. "Hungry?" He asked in an attempt to break the awkward silence.
"A bit." Pyrrha replied, worried about the blonde boy.
"I'll go cook something." Jaune said, quickly leaving the room.
"Jaune…" Pyrrha whispered.
"Jaune! Come here now!" Shouted John Arc.
Jaune ran to his father "Yes dad?" He asked.
"I told you to do the housework, where have you been?" John said angrily.
"I was drawing." Jaune answered honestly.
"Why do you continue to do things you are bad at?" He scowled "If the drawing is as bad as your stories, then you will be in trouble for slacking off on your chores." John threatened.
Jaune was used to being knocked down by his father, but those comments wounded him deeply.
"Show me the drawing, boy." The man demanded.
Jaune reluctantly handed his dad the drawing.
"This is… why would you draw something as bad as this!?" John shouted, throwing the sketchpad at his son. "That selfish bitch left us!" He said pushing his son over causing a yelp to escape from Jaune. "Go to your room!" He shouted.
Jaune scrambled to his feet and ran up to his room slamming the door shut.
Jaune felt something warm fall from his cheek. He dried his eyes and leaned up against the door. "She didn't leave… You killed her…"
The blonde boy shot up "It was only a dream." He sighed with relief, wiping the sweat off of his head.
"Jaune? Are you okay?" Pyrrha asked quietly from the doorway "I heard you making noises and thought I would check up on you."
"I'm alright…" Jaune replied, sitting up "What were you still doing up?"
Pyrrha shrugged her shoulders "I couldn't sleep. My mind kept wandering." She smiled, taking a seat next to him.
Jaune looked over to the clock that read 1:24am "It's pretty late." Jaune said.
"I guess so." Pyrrha frowned, not wanting to be alone.
Jaune turned to face the sad girl and an idea struck him "Wanna watch a movie?" He smiled.
"Sure." She replied with a bigger smile.
"Okay, you pick the movie and I'll make the popcorn." He said, getting up from his seat.
Jaune turned the television off and wrapped his cover around himself and Pyrrha. She had fallen asleep while resting her head on his shoulder. She was wearing a pair of Jaune's tracksuit bottoms and a plain t-shirt. She asked if he had any spare clothes as she didn't want to sleep in a dress.
Jaune looked at the clock again "2:47… I have to be up early to meet the others." He yawned "I should probably get some sleep." He thought outloud, getting comfy and closing his eyes. "Goodnight Pyrrha."
Pyrrha woke up and rubbed her eyes. A small snore made her turn her head and blush 'Why is Jaune hugging me?' She panicked. Jaune tightened his arms around her pulling her closer, causing her blush to deepen "Umm, Jaune." She awkwardly spoke.
"Yeah?" He mumbled, not aware of the situation.
"You're hugging too tight." She joked.
Jaune leaned up and opened his eyes which widened at the sight of Pyrrha in his arms "I'm sorry!" He apologised.
Pyrrha rolled over to face him "Do you not want to hug me?" She pouted playfully.
"Very funny." He replied jokingly "What's the time?"
Pyrrha turned her head to the clock "9:51am." She answered.
"We should probably get ready." Jaune groaned, not wanting to leave the position.
"You are right." Pyrrha said, getting up from her place "May I use the shower and borrow some clothes?" She asked.
"Of course." Jaune nodded "Take whatever clothes you want."
"Thank you." Pyrrha smiled before walking off to his bedroom.
Jaune smiled and laid back down "What a perfect start to the day."
"How do I look?" Pyrrha asked, walking into the living room.
She was wearing a pair of blue jeans and a red shirt with a logo of a local band. Her hair was in its usual ponytail.
"You look great." Jaune smiled, jumping to his feet "You ready?"
Pyrrha nodded "Let's go."
"What took ya so long lazy buns?" Nora laughed as she saw Jaune and Pyrrha making their way over to her and Ren.
"Sorry." Pyrrha apologised "We stayed up late watching a movie."
"Oh, I understand." Nora smiled "Anyway, DDR here I come!" She shouted running off into the arcade.
Ren sighed "Good morning." He greeted the two of them.
"Good morning." Jaune and Pyrrha replied.
"You complete your homework?" Pyrrha asked as the group made their way into the dark arcade.
"Yeah, it took no time at all." He answered "What did you two get up to?"
"I showed Pyrrha some drawings." Jaune replied.
"They were really good." Pyrrha cut in.
"Oh really? You will have to show me sometime." Ren smiled.
"Sure." The blonde haired teen smiled back.
The group caught up to Nora who was completely destroying every challenger at dance dance revolution.
"Anyone else wanna try!" She shouted with a giggle.
Pyrrha walked over to the dance machine "I challenge you." She smiled.
Nora's grin grew "Bring it on, Pyrrha."
Pyrrha looked at the song list and grinned "I choose "I Burn" by Jeff and Casey Lee Williams." She announced.
"Sounds fine to me, let's do this!" Nora replied.
Jaune turned to face Ren "She is acting as if she is going into battle…"
Ren sighed "It is a war to Nora." He smiled "Come on."
"Where are we going?" Jaune asked confused.
"We might as well enjoy ourselves too." Ren smiled picking up a plastic gun "Want to play?" He asked.
Jaune picked up the other gun and nodded "Yeah I do." He grinned, starting up the game.
Ren looked at the boy, grinning. He hadn't known Jaune for long but knew he was a trustworthy friend.