I had to remember that Ruby has an innocent personality last chapter so...uh...yeah. Sierra is a wee bit scary, even if I'm the one writing, too...oh well. Enjoy!

"And blah blah blah with a blah blah blah…."

I sat through one of Prof. Port's boring stories again, feeling my team's concerned gaze all over me. Did I know of the date that Ruby and Saber had? Well, when you've got someone like Windsickle on the inside giving info, you learn things fast. Was I pissed? You can damn well bet I was.

Despite Ruby calling me all day, be it via communicator or just walking down the halls, I didn't bother returning them. I more or less felt like breaking up with her more now than I ever did in this whole Saber fiasco. I felt so weak compared to him, where he was able to manipulate his aura to his advantage. I could only teleport from place to place and materialize my weapons in my hands. Nothing special about that. Hell, Dagger even has the ability.

"And so, with a-."

*RRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG*

I looked up, seeing Prof. Port in a motion like an Ursa was attacking. He cleared his throat and regained his composure, saying, "Well, that's it for class. We'll have to finish this story some other time."

With that, I could hear several classmates filing out the door. It wasn't long before I felt the aura of my team disappear, leaving me alone in the room.

"Ruby! You free later?"

Great. Just my fucking luck.

I sighed, dropping my head in my arms, expecting Ruby to reply, "Sure! What'cha got planned?"

I could feel my eyes get watery at the thought as I heard Ruby shuffling out of her seat, which was now situated closer to team SWRD as her feet quickly walked towards my direction.

Get out of here, Ruby.

"Rubes? Rubes, wait up!"

Stop calling her that, assfuck.

"Delta?"

Well. That caught me by surprise.

I looked up from my depressing crouched position, looking at her with watery eyes. Ruby's brow was furrowed in concern as she asked, "Are you…okay?"

I sighed, going back into my position as I said, "I'm…fine…just go with him if you want…."

Oh no…my voice just cracked.

"Hello! Earth to Ruby! Are you listening to me?"

I swear to god, one more word from your mouth and I'm gonna cut your fucking head off!

"Shut up, Saber!"

My eyes widened in my crouched position. That certainly wasn't on my expectancy list.

"C'mon, Delta, tell me what's wrong. Please."

Why? So that you can just run back to him?

Suddenly, I felt something pull on my right arm. I saw a cloud of petals as Ruby suddenly found the strength to drag me all the way to her room, throwing me on her uneven bed as she sat in front of me. I looked away just as quickly, not wanting to show her my watery eyes.

"Delta," she said with concern in her tone. I closed my eyes slightly, feeling my brow furrow as I felt her hand caress my cheek. The burning in my chest began to flare up again as she asked, "Please, Del…what's wrong?"

Oh god…I…can't….

I let out a sob, then sniffled, letting out a choking noise as I fell into her lap. I could judge by the way she stiffened up that she wasn't expecting me to break down and cry. I couldn't control my emotions as I made my way up her body, digging my face into her shoulder. I could faintly feel her hand stroking the back of my head as she said, "Shh…don't cry…don't cry…I'm here…."

"Th-that's…not what…you said…last time…," I said in between my sobs.

It was true. I wasn't there whenever he was crying like this. I didn't even know that he was in this state. I could feel a feeling of guilt well up in my chest as his grip on my body grew tighter and tighter. But I didn't care. What mattered was that I held him close. That I was holding him. That I could prove that I loved him, and only him.

"Delta," I said, "I'm sorry…."

I could feel him stiffen up as I continued.

"I'm…so sorry…I didn't even know that you were in pain…."

He sniffled a few times, backing away a bit, showing me his face. Despite the redness, his eyes were still as beautiful as ever. His purple, amethyst orbs that entranced me every time I looked at them. They were similar to Yang's eyes, only darker. And they seemed to sparkle as well. But only if you looked at them deep enough.

"Delta," I said, as he pressed his forehead against mine. I blinked as we remained in silence for a moment. I applied some pressure against his forehead as he said, "…you've been…a real…pain in the ass for me…."

"Sorry for that, too," I replied, feeling a guilty smile well up. I looked up at his eyes again, seeing them seemingly sparkle as he suddenly pressed his lips against mine. I let out a muffled squeak of surprise as I found myself on my back with his tongue in my mouth. I closed my eyes, feeling his hand stroke my hair as I did his. I must admit; I really missed this with him.

"Hey Ruby! Sierra wanted to know if you saw—oh god! I'm sorry!"

We both broke the kiss, looking to the side of my bed to see Yang with her hand over her mouth in surprise. We both blinked in mild surprise as Yang said, "I-I'll go and…umm…tell them that you two are busy!"

With that, Yang left.

We stayed in our position for what felt like hours as Delta finally snorted, then burst out laughing, getting off of me. I followed and asked, "What's so funny?"

He quickly regained his composure and replied, "Well, the fact that Yang was flustered when she'd normally support this kind of activity, as well as the impromptu-ness of the whole situation."

Good point he had there.

I smiled and put my forehead on his chest. I could feel his heartbeat as I said, "Again, I'm sorry."

"…I'm not sure if I should forgive you or not," I heard him say. I looked up at him, my brow furrowed as he chuckled and kissed me, catching me by surprise. I closed my eyes, wrapping my arms around his back as we did so in a chastely manner. It was a kiss alright. One that held many emotions like, "I missed you," "I'm sorry," "I forgive you," and all of that corny stuff.

With that, we pulled away as he said, "But if it's you…."

I felt him pull me tighter against his body.

"If it's you…," he repeated, "I'll forgive you…Rubes…."

I sighed into his embrace, returning it. It felt so good to be called "Rubes" by the proper person again.

...How'd you like me switching to Ruby's POV? Laters!