Both dates had, surprisingly enough, gone off without a hitch.
Ruby enjoyed the comedic movie immensely, laughing until tears fell from her eyes. Pyrrha knew the afternoon was a success when Ruby shyly took her hand on their walk back to the airbus back to Beacon.
The brunette, however, didn't board with Pyrrha, instead turning back around and heading down the street for her next rendezvous.
Dinner with Blake was full of happy conversation, the laughter falling freely from both their lips as they enjoyed the meal. Afterwards they'd stopped by Tukson's to peruse the latest shipment of books, Ruby picking out a new adventure novel that Blake graciously paid for. On their way back to their dorm room, Ruby took hold of Blake's hand and kept it clasped within her own small grip.
All of this was regaled at the breakfast table the next morning to an uncomfortably quiet combined RWBY and JNPR teams. Even Nora, usually able to keep up with her sugar-fueled comrade effortlessly, was glancing between the three of them in silent concern.
Ruby had immediately convinced the others to change up the seating arrangements so that she was now ensconced in between Blake and Pyrrha. As she happily related her fun experience the prior day, the girls on either side of her exchanged glances over the petite brunette's head.
Pyrrha's face was determined and filled with challenge.
Blake's imperturbability was firmly in place, and she quirked an eyebrow calmly in response.
"Oh, man… best day ever, seriously," Ruby sighed contentedly. "Dunno how we can top that."
"Perhaps tonight we might go to the arcade in town," Blake quickly interjected, playing idly with the fish on her plate.
"An arcade does sound grand," Pyrrha replied right on her heels. "Would you like to go there, Ruby?"
"Yeah, I love going there!" Ruby chirped. Her brow furrowed. "Oh, but I don't wanna choose between the two of you…"
"Well, why don't the three of you go?" Jaune asked absentmindedly while attempting to spear a grape with his fork.
He immediately wilted as he was pinned in place by a pair of glares, one emerald green and the other glowing amber.
"That sounds awesome!" Ruby exclaimed. "Jaune, you're the best!"
"Heh heh," he laughed weakly. "Yeah, sure thing, Ruby…"
While Ruby began babbling once more about her favorite games in the arcade, both Pyrrha and Blake frowned down at their plates, resolve hardening in their minds.
It was on, now.
A/N: Yeah, so… This was short. Kinda what I had in mind for some of the chapters, really, though others will be a bit lengthier. So there we go. I do pity poor, hapless Jaune, though… I get the feeling he's gonna be looking over his shoulder for some time.
I couldn't wait to post this tomorrow morning because, holy freaking kittens, people! I am completely blown away, both awed and humbled, at the response this has gotten! I just posted the first chapter four hours ago and I already have 30 followers and five reviews! Seriously… I'm almost at a loss for words. Almost, because heck, that'd be a first for me.
growlscout: I am certainly going to be dipping into the perspective aspect of how they are all viewing this, but it's gonna be a bit more complicated before we even get to that point… I still have to giggle at the potential for Yang counseling Ruby on their dad having hooked up with his old team. ENTIRE. TEAM.
Jefardi: OMG SENPAI NOTICED MEEE! Ahem. Sorry, no I'm good though, thanks for the kind words!
DustGremlin: Adorable Ruby is adorable. 'Nuff said.
A Wraith: Thanks! Hope I don't disappoint!
Whelp, until tomorrow morning… Stay shiny!