Losing a bet is not an ideal situation. Especially when the person you lost to is probably a closet sadist.
It went something like this:
"Team SSSN is so gonna lose the next match."
"I don't know about that, Russel. They're pretty good at what they do."
"They got looks, and that's it. Mark my words, Rose: No way is Team NDGO going down today."
"You wanna make a bet?"
"Sure. If I'm right- which I am- and Team Hot and Useless loses- which they will- you have to carry every single one of my books and Dust rounds for the next semester."
"That the best you can do?"
"It's the best, period."
"Fine. But if Team SSSN wins, you must apologize to me in the manner of a gallant knight."
"...Sure, I can-"
"In front of your teammates."
"Well, that's not exactly-"
"And you have to kiss my hand."
"Aw, come on!"
"What? I thought Team NDGO was going to win."
"…Y-Yeah. They will. Which means I ain't doing none of that!"
"Sure."
And lo behold, Team SSSN won the day. Of course, they were supposed to, but that's another story.
After the first rounds were complete, Team RWBY bonded over some delicious noodles once more. During this fine meal, they were approached by Team CRDL of all people, Russel with a look of guilt and embarrassment all over him, the rest looking slightly confused. Ruby rose from her seat to meet them halfway.
"Why hello, Mr. Thrush," she said, an unnaturally posh air about her. "What brings you here this fine day?"
Russel looked around the area, trying to find some kind of escape, but none was to be found. Twelve eyes watched him curiously, and two watched impatiently.
'Just follow the script,' Ruby mouthed.
Russel sighed defeatedly, and kneeled before her. "Ruby Rose, I humbly apologize for my actions pre-match," he droned. "I…" He looked at her pleadingly.
No dice.
Around them, the members of Team CRDL and RWBY were beginning to crack up.
He sighed again, and took her hand. "I am ashamed to have acted in such an egregious matter to a lady as fair as yourself, and hope you can find it in you gentle heart to forgive me." He very briefly kissed her hand, but it was just enough to send all six of them bursting into laughter.
"Oh, why, thank you for such a kind and humble apology. I shall indeed forgive your transgressions."
And she went back to her noodles, high-fiving her teammates all the while.
Russel would never hear the end of this.
Author's Note: Sorry if this seemed OOC for Ruby, but this seemed to me like a good way to get a kiss in from a character she (presumably) hated.
I gotta get to work, but I will see you all next time, for Professor Port!