After Ruby and Weiss had made it back to the room they settled in for the long haul. They knew they needed to get this done and the only way to do that was to grit their teeth and work till it was finished. It took several hours but they actually started making some headway. Weiss had suggested something early on, and if Ruby was being completely honest, she still didn't really know what it was. Some sort of energy thingy. Weiss had tried to explain what it would be use for exactly, but most of it went right over her head. Not that she really cared. It was something to go on, and since Weiss was confident in it it was enough for her.

Weiss was seated at the desk still drawing her idea. While Ruby was on her bed. Since she didn't really know how to help Weiss Ruby stayed quiet. She didn't want to disturb the Weiss while she worked. It was one of the few times in Ruby's life she could remember that she was actually able to sit still and quiet for an extended period of time. The other times weren't pleasant and she didn't like to think of them. This one, however, was surprisingly nice.

There was something interesting about watching Weiss work. She was so concentrated on what she was doing. Her face was scrunched up in determination. Ruby had seen faces that look like that, but only when she watched people fight in her martial arts class. Maybe these was Weiss' fight in a way. It might not be physical or even with another person, but the look was the same. Weiss was in a battle with what Ruby wasn't sure. She knew people that cared about their grades. They hated getting lower the one hundreds on anything. This was different. It was like, for Weiss, she couldn't get anything lower then perfect. It was like her life almost depended on it. Ruby was still thinking on this when she heard Weiss call her name. Effectively pulling her from her she of thoughts.

"Ruby come look at this." Weiss said stretching her arms over her head. Getting up Ruby went over to the desk. Looking at the paper that lay in front of Weiss she tried to make since of it all. There was a bunch of measurements and notes written on the side that Ruby assumed were important.

"It looks... Good." Ruby said still not sure.

"Trust me Ruby it'll get us a perfect grade." Weiss stood up to face Ruby. Then out of no where Ruby wrapped Weiss in a hug. "What are you doing?" Weiss was surprised at the sudden contact and stiffened up like a board. She didn't like being in close proximity to people.

Ruby immediately dropped her arms back to her sides and stepped back embarrassed.

"Sorry... I just got really excited. Sorry." Ruby said sheepishly afraid she would make Weiss mad.

"Just don't do it again." Weiss said. She surprised herself. Normally she would of yelled at the girl and ranted about personal space, but for some reason she didn't want to. Confusing. So Weiss just chalked it up to being tired after hours of working on this.

"Well its late we should probably get to bed." Ruby pointed at the clock that now read 11:30.

Surprised by the time Weiss nodded her head in agreement. Grabbing her night clothes she quickly ducked into the bathroom. It didn't take her long to change. When she reemerged she noticed Ruby was already in her bed, and from the looks of it asleep. Weiss decided to follow ruby's lead. Slipping underneath her covers Weiss almost instantly fell asleep.

The rest of the week and most of the one after it went by with out much of an upset. It was actually rather boring. The highlight of it was when they finally started sparring in martial arts. She had proven herself extremely capable. Something no body in there thought she was. Except of course Pyrrha.

Now it was Friday. Ruby was just getting out of her engineering class. It had went pretty well. After Weiss and her turned in their project the rest of the class was pretty lax. Oobleck spent most of the class going over the projects. So the students where left to their own devices. It was only at the end of class did he call Ruby and Weiss up to his desk. Oobleck in formed them they had gotten the only perfect score out of the class. Which, of course, made both girls very happy.

It was one of the few days Weiss seemed to be in a better mood. so when Ruby sat next to her to eat lunch she decided to try to get to know the girl a little better.

"So Weiss got any hobbies?" Ruby asked. Not the best question but whatever.

Weiss was a little taken aback by the random and out of the blue question. Of course she had hobbies she was like any other person in that aspect.

"Of course." She replied simply.

"Well what are they? You only ever seem to study."

"Well I use to fence. I also sing a little." Weiss didn't much like talking about herself so she kept conversations like this brief. When Ruby heard the answer her eyes light up like a street lamp.

"You use to fence that's so cool. I've always wanted to try it but never did." Ruby was now practically jumping up and down in her seat. "Why did you quit?"

"Well I just didn't want to do it anymore. Plus the last guy I dated also fenced. When we broke up I lost interest." Weiss really wasn't sure why she added that last part. It wasn't like Ruby needed to know after all.

"Oh. Well are you seeing anyone now?" Ruby asked. It was a innocent question. Mostly.

"No. After him I just wasn't interested in dating anyone." Now for Weiss this conversation about herself was going on to long. Time to flip the table. "What about you? Are you seeing anyone?"

"No. The last person I dated was a little over a year ago." Ruby didn't know if she purposely worded it so one couldn't tell it was a girl she dated or if it just happened that way.

"Well what happen with him?" Weiss asked.

This was it. Ruby could answer without correcting Weiss and leave her thinking Ruby was straight. On the other hand she could correct her revealing that she's gay. Ruby didn't know how Weiss would react. One thing she did know though is she didn't like hiding who she was.

"Well... she kind of got to possessive for me." Ruby didn't look at Weiss as she said it. She could only imagine the white haired girl's face.

Weiss was a little shocked when she heard the feminine pronoun in Ruby's sentence. At first she thought she had simply misheard the girl, but the way she was now intensely staring at the table instead of her prove she had heard right. So Ruby was gay. Weiss honestly didn't care. She herself never gave much though to the whole thing, and she never understood why some people made a big deal about it.

"So did you know she was like this at the beginning or was it a late game thing?" Weiss asked. She knew Ruby was worried about being judge so she reckoned the best way to show she didn't care was to continue on like normal.

Ruby smiled when she looked back at Weiss. Just like she thought Ruby understood. She now seemed surprisingly happier.

"Well she wasn't bad at first. She was all sweet and nice. Then all of a sudden she started getting super jealous and protective. She even got jealous of my sister. That was when I knew it was time to end it." Ruby ended her explanation with a side ways grin. "I always seem to get the crazies."

Ruby was surprised to hear a small laugh come from beside her. It was short and quiet but absolutely beautiful. Looking over she noticed Weiss had the smallest of smiles on her face. It was nice to see something other then a frown on the girl.

After a minute Weiss looked down at her watch. Standing she said goodbye to Ruby and began walking out of the mess hall. Ruby's eyes trailed her all the way. When she could no longer see her a realization hit. She pulled out her phone to send a text to Velvet.

Velvs, I think I just broke rule number 2.

Sitting back to wait for a reply it wasn't long before she got one.

I'm in my room.

Picking up her bag she set off to Velvets room. No way would she go to Yang first on this one.

Ruby made it to Velvets room in just under five minutes. Knocking on the door she stood back to wait for it to open. When it did she was met with a droopy eared Velvet.

"Come in Ruby." She said opening the door a little more.

Stepping passed Velvet Ruby moved to sit on the bed.

"So what's this about rule number two?" Velvet asked. Ruby didn't really want to answer but she had to.

"I think I broke it." Was all Ruby said. Velvet knew all to well what Ruby's rule number two was. She was there when it was made. In fact she was part of the reason it was made. It was back in 7th grade after Ruby confessed to Velvet that she liked her. Ruby, although sad, took the rejection well. Saying she would have to make that rule number two. Never fall for a straight girl again.

"Oh Ruby. Who is it? Pyrrha?" Pyrrha was the only girl Ruby frequently hung out with. Well beside Weiss but that was just because they were roommates not friends.

Ruby shook her head.

"Weiss." She said quietly. Secretly hoping Velvet didn't hear her. Unfortunately she did.

"Weiss? I thought you didn't even want to be her friend. You said she was mean." Velvets confusion was understandable. Ruby hadn't exactly said anything nice about Weiss to her friends.

"Yeah At first I thought that, but today we actually talked and got to know each other a little. I couldn't help it. She's pretty, super smart, and has a beautiful laugh. Her smile is amazing too. Even if its really small. plus I don't think she's intentionally mean. Like if you got to know her she seems like she would be really nice." Ruby stopped when she realized she was rambling.

"Well are you at least sure she's straight?"

"Yeah that's kinda a big part of what we talked about. The last people we dated." Ruby rubbed the back of her head.

"So does that mean you told her you're gay?" Velvet was always one to want to know everything before she said even one word of advice.

"Yes."

"How did she react?"

"Well she didn't really. When she asked what happen to the last guy I was with I corrected her by saying She got to possessive. After that Weiss just asked the next question with a she instead of a he." Ruby wasn't sure if her explanation helped at all or just confused Velvet, but when she nodded her head as if in understanding she was sure it helped. At least a little.

"Well Ruby I can tell you that you probably shouldn't pursue this. You have that rule for a reason." Velvet was right. It had never been a problem before. Whenever Ruby began to like a girl she knew was strait she just reminded herself of the rule and it ended there.

"You're right Velvs. As always." Jumping of the bed Ruby wrapped Velvet in a quick hug. When they separated they looked at one another for a moment then Ruby began to walk out the door.

Velvet recognized the look in Ruby's eyes after the hug. It was the same one she had seen for months after Ruby confessed to liking her. It was the look that said she was battling with herself. One side trying to do what she knew was right. The other just didn't give a damn. Whether Ruby knew yet or not Velvet had seen it and she knew Ruby was not gonna get over Weiss anytime soon.

Velvet eyed the door as it closed behind Ruby.

"Good luck Ruby." She whispered to herself.

After Weiss left the mess hall she started back towards the room. She didn't really have any where to be she just wanted to get out of the conversation with Ruby. It had be pleasant to an extent. The younger red head had even made her laugh a little. It had been awhile since she actually laughed.

Weiss was taken from her thoughts when her phone went off. Looking at it she saw it was her father. The last person she wanted to talk to.

It was another good hour before Ruby decided to head back to her room. She had first went to the exercise room to clear her head. Working out had always helped her think. Then time however, it was proving harder then normal. Nothing seemed to clear her mind of Weiss. The only real reason she left the exercise room was because she almost tore the punching bag down off the stand.

In Ruby's hurry back to the room she thought she had seen someone familer out of the corner of her eye. Just a glimpse, but she could of sworn she had seen raven hair and golden eyes. Ignoring it she pressed on. When Ruby finally made it back to the room. She was met with a very angry Weiss on the phone. What was really shocking was when she started talking it wasn't English. It wasn't a language Ruby recognized.

Whoever Weiss was talking to it was clear they weren't agreeing. It must have been something big too, because Weiss was furious. More so then Ruby had ever seen her. Weiss' voice wasn't raised but her tone sounded deadly. It was filled with venom and hatred.

The argument went on for another several minutes. Ruby opted to sit on her bed. She didn't want to get in Weiss way when she was like this. Finally hanging up the phone Weiss turned to face Ruby. Her face was still angry which worried Ruby.

"I'm sorry about that Ruby." Weiss' voice was surprisingly calm compared to just a moment ago.

"It's fine... Is everything okay?" Ruby was hesitant. She didn't like making Weiss mad and at the moment it seemed like it wouldn't take much.

"For now." Weiss sighed." That was my father. He called to set me up with a suitor."

"A suitor?" Ruby had never heard the word before.

"Yes a suitor. Rich boy from another big important family. He wants me to go out with him." Weiss didn't wan to talk about this, but she knew the younger girl would bug her or be worried about her until she explained.

So Weiss explain the whole situation. How she was the heiress to one of the biggest companies in the world. How her father wanted to marry her off to a kid from another big company. How for most of her life she had been preparing to take over and run the families business. How she had been set up multiply times with people she couldn't stand.

It was a long explanation. Another time in Ruby's life she was able to sit still and be quiet. When it was finally over Ruby didn't say anything. Instead she got up off her bed and hugged Weiss. The white haired girl still at first. Then slowly, ever so slowly, she returned the hug.

Ruby smiled when she felt Weiss return her hug. At first Ruby contemplated staying like this for long then decided against it. She was pushing it by hugging the older girl in the first place. letting go she stepped back and gave Weiss one of her biggest smiles. Which was returned by Weiss' small one.

The moment was interrupted by Ruby's phone going off. It was Yang, of course, wanting to know it she wanted to go eat later after Yang was done with all her work. Seeing it has an opportunity she replied to Yang.

Sure, can I bring a friend?

Of course. I'll text you when we are about to head out.

Grinning like an idiot she looked back to Weiss.

"So my sister just asked if I wanted to go out to eat later tonight. Wanna come?" Ruby was excited to say the least.

"I don't think so." Weiss said.

"Come on Weiss. It'll be a good way to get your mind off of what happen." Ruby pulled her best puppy dog face.

Weiss saw the look on Ruby's face. It made her feel as if she just punted a dog. It was a terrible feeling she would do anything to get rid of.

"Fine just quit with the face." Weiss was sure this wouldn't end well.

On the other hand Ruby was absolutely ecstatic. She laid her head on her pillow. As she waited for Yang to text her she watched Weiss work. She had that same determined look on her face. It was amazing how hard Weiss study. Though Ruby was sure Weiss could make the same grades even if she didn't work so hard.

Then it hit Ruby again. She really liked this girl. She knew she shouldn't, but she couldn't help it. Ruby wasn't even sure why she liked her. Sure she was pretty, but the young girl felt like it was more then that. Something about Weiss was so alluring.

Ruby sighed inwardly as she looked at the ceiling. This was going to be one confusing year.

Man does it feel good to finally be back. I must apologies for my long absence. All I'm gonna say about it is life.

So I really hope you all enjoy this chapter. I know it was a long wait and again I'm sorry. I can say with certainty that it won't happen again.

Now about Weiss speaking a different language. Weiss' family in this story are German. So that was the language. I love the idea of Weiss' family actually being from Germany, and the only reason they know English is to do business. Any ways that's all for now folks.

Until the darkness comes
-Roctan