Hello everyone. Welcome back. The story has gotten a bit more reception since last time, so I just want to thank everyone again. Now, let's get back to Oscar and Ruby's story.
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or any of the characters, they are owned by Rooster Teeth.
Oscar was good on his word and had bought a bag of cookies for Ruby once they had gotten back to the city.
Ruby munched on the cookies as they wandered the streets, visiting the various shops.
"Oh, I almost forgot, I have to pick up some dust rounds for tomorrow." Ruby said.
Ruby rushed to the nearest weapons dealer, leaving Oscar by himself for a bit.
"You're a lucky guy." Someone said.
Oscar turned, finding a woman stood next to cart, displaying a wide variety of flowers.
Oscar looked around, trying to find who she was referring to.
Oscar then looked at her again and pointed to himself, in a confused manner.
"Yes, you." She said.
Just like that, Ruby had returned, now carrying two bags full of rounds.
"There was a half off sale." Ruby said.
Oscar nodded in understanding, smirking as he did.
"Oh, so the girl is a fighter, you really are a lucky guy." The vendor said, a smug smile appearing on her face.
Oscar became nervous, as Ruby was now right there with him.
"No, she's not, we're not, I'm not her." Oscar failed to express himself, as both the salesman and Ruby were giggling at his reaction.
"Sure, I believe you." The vendor said, sarcastically.
"Tell you what, how about a nice flower for the young lady, I'm sure she would appreciate it?" The vendor offered.
"That sounds nice, please Oscar." Ruby asked.
Oscar hesitated to look her way, knowing that one look into those silver eyes and he would instantly crumble and say yes.
"Sure." Oscar simply said.
Oscar approached the vendor, handing her a lien and she let him have his pick.
"Let's see, a rose?" He thought.
"No, too obvious." Oscar figured.
"A tulip?" Oscar thought.
"No, it doesn't quite suit her." Oscar thought.
Oscar looked over them, trying to find one that stood out above the rest, kind of like her.
That's when he noticed it.
It was another rose, but it was different.
It had a much darker shade of red, the petals were much more rough and to top it off, the shape had made it look to be like his namesake.
"I see you have an eye for more than just women." The vendor pointed out.
Oscar looked at her, still confused.
"It's my only one, a rare pine rose." The vendor told him.
"I was going to keep it for display, but I'd be willing to part with it for a little more lien, and since I like you, I'll even throw in a discount." The vendor offered him.
Ruby walked over and looked at the flower.
The look on her face said it all for Oscar.
Oscar agreed, handing her a few more lien and presented the flower to Ruby.
"A gift, for my new roommate, and my friend." Oscar said.
Ruby smiled and hugged him, careful not to crush the flower.
Ruby gladly accepted it.
"Okay, I just have to pick up one more thing and then we can get back." Ruby said.
Ruby rushed off again, leaving Oscar with the smirking saleswoman.
Oscar was still blushing from embarrassment and joy.
But mostly embarrassment.
"Please don't say anything." He'd hoped.
But to his relief, she didn't say a word, changing her expression to a more understanding one and placed a hand on his shoulder.
She simply nodded and went back to selling her flowers.
Later.
Upon their return to Beacon, Ruby immediately found a vase, putting the rose inside and pouring water in.
"Perfect." She said.
That night, they prepared for what tomorrow would bring.
A new school year and a fresh new start.
In more ways than one.