Yo Peeps, GMG here with... CHAPTER 30! Another limit broken for myself.
May joining isn't gonna be immediate. Seriously. Blake just said she'd talk to Ruby about, not that they'd get with her. A chance, not a guarantee.
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY...
May left a while later, promising to see them again. After everyone had finished their drinks, they decided to turn in for the night. Hands clasped, Blake led Ruby through the ship before opening a door and pulling her inside. A small room greeted them. Ruby had been surprised earlier at the lack of bookshelves, but when Blake mentioned the unpredictable movement of a ship on the water, the plastic crates made sense.
The black plastic was perforated with large holes, showing the spines of the books stacked inside. Hooks in the wall, near the floor were hooked through the holes to hold them in place. Blake's bed looked relatively normal, pressed up against a wall. Though unseen, she knew that the posts of the bed were nailed into the floor. One side of the bed had a contraption on the side that flipped up to act like a barrier.
While some people, like the Schnees, had expensive ships with certain rooms that had some gyroscopic design to keep the room always stable, others did not. Blake's parents had a relatively basic ship, so they had to improvise solutions to issues having to do with churning waters. Most of it was learned through experience and one of the first lessons was to tie everything down in some way. Thus the book boxes and their hooks.
Glancing at the bed, then at Ruby, a problem popped up in Blake's mind. The younger teen didn't have a change of clothes to sleep in. Luckily, due to her occasional visits to her parents, she had some spare outfits here. A similar piece of clothing to her usual kimono was tossed onto the bed as she searched for something good for Ruby. Not really a fan of pajama pants, there was nothing she could do for that, but she did pull out a faded black and purple shirt and smiled.
"I don't have any bottoms to offer for sleeping, so maybe your leggings?" Blake suggested, offering the shirt. "This is the best I have, given I really only have the one kimono."
Ruby took the offered shirt and pecked Blake's cheek. She had to stand on the tips of her toes to do it, but the sweet gesture was worth it. A small wave rocked the boat and Ruby's little balance was compromised and she fell against Blake, the older girl's arms wrapping around her. When she was once more standing on her own, she giggled. "I guess that I've truly fallen for you."
An annoyed sound escaped Blake's throat. "Don't become a second Yang. One is enough."
Ruby shrugged and sat on the bed, unlacing her boots. Her fingers worked through the tightened cords with practiced ease, systematically slipping under the crossed strings and yanking them looser. Finishing up one, she glanced at Blake as she pulled it off. The Faunus was bent over, unbuttoning her own shoes. The button were handled in short work and she kicked them off after she stood. One skittered across floor a bit too far and Blake huffed in annoyance.
Certain mistakes, Ruby realized, were blessings. Blake walked over to the wayward shoe and bent over to pick it up, giving the cloaked girl a very nice view of Blake's ass-ets. 'There's definitely more than one full moon tonight' Ruby thought. Staring at her girlfriends perfectly rounded ass, her mind wandered and her grip on her boost was lost, the sole thudding as it hit the ground, causing Blake to turn around. Seeing Ruby's glassy-eyed stare, she winked at the girl.
Ruby blushed before returning to the task of unlacing her other boot. After it too was unlaced, she sat it down beside the other one, using her foot to nudge them aside as she brought her hand up to unclasp her cloak. The fabric pooled behind her and she turned to lift it, loosely folding it, before placing it atop her boots.
Next, Ruby stood. She didn't notice Blake's watching eyes as she unlaced her corset and pulled it off, leaving just the combat skirt. Unzipping it from the top, she pulled down until it stopped at just below her breasts. Reaching up, she pushed the fabric from her shoulders and pulling her arms from the sleeves.
She jolted when Blake's hands hooked around the opened fabric, brushing against her covered breasts. Blake pressed a soft kiss against Ruby's lips before easing the fabric down, the skirt pooling around her ankles, leaving Ruby in her underwear and stockings. Blake herself wasn't in much more. If anything, her hair was more messy from removing her black scarf.
Lithe arms encircled Blake neck as Ruby planted a soft kiss on the older girl's lip. She gasped when Blake pushed her down onto the bed, letting her down gently, golden eyes flashing mischievously. Blake kissed her again. "Good night, Ruby."
Ruby pouted, but released the Faunus. Blake settled down beside her before catching the comforter at the end of the bed with her foot, pulling it up and grabbing it in her hand, bringing it the rest of the way up to cover the couple. The younger teen shifted, resting her head on Blake's chest, snaking an arm over the girl. "'Night, Blake."
Blake hummed. As her eyes closed, a flash of red and white burst into sight in her mind. "Oh!"Her eyes opened suddenly. "I almost forgot."
"What?"
Tilting Ruby's head up with a hand, so she could look at the girl, she spoke. "That May girl from earlier. Remember how I pulled her aside for a moment?" Ruby nodded. "It had to do with something she said. Team NDGO was giving her the courage to pursue a similar relationship to what they have."
"I don't get what's so weird about it, Blake," Ruby replied. "Like she said, it's common enough in Vacuo."
"And Menagerie," Blake added. "But not in Patch, from your reaction."
Ruby nodded. "Well, yeah, but that's only from what I've seen. Why would Patch make a difference?" she asked, wondering what her home had to do with things. Then again, why would Blake's home need to be brought up. It clicked. "Ohhhhh."
Blake hummed in agreement. "She's interested in us. I confronted her about possibly following us. Her being here was a bit odd and I doubt Mom really let her on for a drink. May did confess to liking us."
"What did you say?" Ruby didn't seem upset. At least, Blake hoped she wasn't.
Golden eyes locked with silver. "That I'd speak to you about it." Sighing, she found one of Ruby's hands with her own, twining them together. "Keep in mind that it's relatively normal where I'm from. Regardless, it's your decision in this. I'm content with whatever you choose."
A frown set upon Ruby's lips. "Why are you okay with this? Aside from it being normal." She booped Blake's nose. "I know it's not just because Menagerie has such relationships as a normal thing."
"Because of all the negativity before Beacon." The reply was completely honest. "Before Team RWBY and after I left my parents to join the White Fang, so much went south and I keep wanting nice things. The team, Beacon, our friends, you... All these nice things are suddenly a part of my life and I just want more. I'm tired of the discrimination and you all have accepted me." Blake shook slightly, tears pricking at her eyes. "I'm sorry if it's selfish, but you all have been so much to me."
"Ok."
Blake looked at Ruby. "What?"
Wiping the tears from the girl's eyes, Ruby grinned. "I said 'okay', Blake. Besides, May sn't the worst possible choice." A smile pulled at Ruby's lips. "If it works out, you know we'd likely talk your ears off." She glanced up at Blake's cat ears. "All four of them."
A rueful smile painted Blake's expression. Her tone dripped with sarcasm. "Oh gods, what have I unleashed?"
Ruby laughed before her expression turned somber. "I am glad the team means so much to you Blake." Squeezing her girlfriend's hand reassuringly, her expression turned to determined. "I promise to make you as happy as can be."
Blake laughed, smiling at that. "You already do," she replied sweetly. "You already do." Placing one last kiss on Ruby's lip, she leaned back on her pillow. Ruby settled down as well and, with an unspoken exchange, the two drifted to sleep.
End...
Sorry for that being a bit longer in wait than the last few chapters. I had initially thought of adding a lemon in this chapter, but given some conflicts I had with it, I scrapped the idea. Shoot and Run won't be next chapter immediately. I can still do some stuff before they get together and I will hopefully get it done.
Recommended Story: Just Across The Hall by kaiju62. It's a pretty well written Greek Fire fic (PyrrhaYang) and I only found it due to my own, really old, writing for the ship. They contacted me over a follow, of all things, and it reminded me of their story. Looking at it, I thought it could use some more support, so my recommendation!
Not much else to say. Adieu for now!