Pyrrha's PoV
I'm glad that there's another prodigy. It takes off the attention. A lot of it. She's simply… adorable, nobody could help but stare at her. Charming, innocent, kind, mysterious, she seems like the perfect male interest in a cliche romance novel.
Knock knock, knoknock knock.
"I got it!" Nora, where does she get all her energy? "Helloo~oo?"
"Hi!" I sat up. Ruby.
"Ruby!" Nora put the girl in a bear hug.
"Nora!" She helplessly hugged back.
"Come in." My orange haired teammate stepped aside. For the life of me, I couldn't determine as to why my heartbeat quickened when I saw the red-cloaked girl enter.
"Thanks!" Skipping inside, she caused Nora to snicker. They got along so well. They have the same mentality it seems. I felt… envious? Jealous? Something unpleasant. "Ren! You're cool as always!"
Ren grinned, the smallest of smirks. "Ruby, you're uplifting as usual."
"Thanks!" Her head turned towards me. Things seemed to slow. The movement of her head seemed to take ages. Turning, turning. My heart raced. Mouth dry. Palms are sweaty (knees weak, arms are heavy). Silver eyes. Time was thrown back into gear abruptly. My breath taken from me. "Pyrrha! You're so pretty! Whenever I see you, I can't help but blush a little." She beamed. I choked.
"R-ruby. Thank you… you're cute." Smooth like a jagged stone.
"Thanks!" Jaune walked in, my savior.
"Hey, what's going on?" He looked around the room for an answer. Nora shrugged.
"Jaune!" She whirled around to face the blonde boy. I breathed a sigh of relief. "You're armor is… on fleek?"
Nora snorted, even Ren smirked. "I don't know what that means, but I heard some girls say it to each other and they were happy, so it must be good. Right?" so pure.
"Haha, thanks Ruby. So is your cloak."
I'll never tire of hearing, "Thanks!" That.
"What's up? You're always welcome here. Where's your team?"
"They said that they were making a secret game and that I couldn't hear about it! Can you believe that! I like games too!" She puffed her cheek out in frustration. Cute.
"Ah," He looked around the room for help. Sorry Jaune, you're on your own. "Well, um. Maybe - maybe you're the key to the game."
She perked up, "What do you mean?"
"Ah, well, maybe you're like the prize or the secret player or something. You know, like that." a gradual smile formed. Good job Jaune. Nora gave him a thumbs up.
"Me? A prize! Like money, or gold, or-or treasure! That's so nice! I'll have to thank them. That means that I'm the same level of preciousness as those things, right?" So bright, it was almost blinding.
"Y-yeah." You got this Jaune.
"Is it OK if I hang out here for awhile? They said I can't come back until they come get me or else I'd compromise the game."
"Of course!" Nora shoved Jaune out of the way. Rest in peace, Jaune. You did good. You deserve a rest. "We can play, and eat, and do all sorts of fun stuff!" They feed off each other's hyperness. The energy is expanding exponentially!
"Work, then play." Ren diffused it.
"Booo!" But Nora complied and plopped down to do her homework.
"Aw man. Hey Pyrrha, you're done with your homework." I've been spotted.
"Yes." Her smile was now fully directed and caused by me. It warmed my heart.
"Wanna hang out?!" Glittering silver eyes, expectant and happy demeanor, blinding smile, infectious joy. There's no way out.
"Let's go."
"Yay! You're the best!" arms like vipers wrapped around me, yet I felt happy.
Pyrrha's PoV
I was being led around, well… everywhere. Ruby held my hand tightly and led me wherever her sporadic mind decided. I say sporadic because she bubbly told me about everything and anything. It was cute, I couldn't help but smile as she energetically led me about.
"- and I was all like, woah! What do you mean I have up dog. What's up dog? And they were all, 'haha, gottem'…. Hey Pyrrha, what is up dog?" So pure.
"It's slang for how's it going or how are you."
"Ooooohhhhh… thanks Pyrrha, you're the best! You're so smart!" She turned her beaming smile towards me. I felt a blush rising to my face. One part because of her honest praise and two parts because she's just so darn adorable! I just wanted… no needed to hug her tight. I have to protect this sweet, innocent girl! "Mmm… I'm hungry now, wanna go eat?"
"I would love to." She looked at me with beautiful sparkling eyes if enjoyment and mirth. I… I'm so glad that they're directed at me and only me.
Blake's PoV
I couldn't help but scrunch my face in displeasure. Ruby, my Ruby, had a harem. And she was so innocently unaware of it. I just want her to be mine. And mine alone. Which is why, I am currently and happily holding her close to me while she naps. Skipping ahead a few years and being the energetic puppy that she is, she needed time to recharge until she got used to it all. And that is something I will shamelessly abuse.
I wrapped a hand around her waist and pulled her close. I buried my head in her hood. A nap sounds nice…
"So… how many points did that get me?" I crossed my arms and shifted my weight to one leg, naturally swaying my hip to the same side. A smirk across my features as I looked at the "scoreboard." Honestly, this whole thing is ridiculous. There were four names, mine, Yang's, Weiss's, and Pyrrha's. At the end of the year, whoever had the most points had the… opportunity to pursue Ruby without the others griping about it. Points are scored… well there's not really a way they're scored. It's just kind of a "feel-it-out," kinda thing.
"Hmm… I don't know. Like… 50?" Yang was twirling a marker in her hand.
As it stands, the only one with points right now, would be me. Since the whole game began after everyone had already essentially gone on a date with Ruby. Something I'm smug about. I'm in the lead by however many points.
"Perhaps 70 would be more appropriate. It was a comfortable nap, and close prolonged snuggling." Thank you Pyrrha. You're kind nature is a blessing to all of Remnant.
"Let's just call it 60." Weiss was colder than usual. Serves her right. I try not to hold her family name against her, but sometimes… sometimes it's just difficult.
"Alright, 60 it is." Yang popped the cap off the marker and wrote down the number under my name. She paused for a moment before snapping it back on. A challenging grin was spread across her face when she turned back around. "You're so going down."
This is stupid. We should really just let Ruby decide… but what if she doesn't-
"Hey guys, what's up?" The room froze. All eyes turned toward the adorable red-cloaked girl, a cookie in her hand. Her head tilted in question. A smudge of chocolate was on the corner of her mouth.
Weiss was the first to react. She kicked the small chalkboard's screen, flipping it to the switch-side.
Yang placed the marker down and stood in front of the board.
Pyrrha remained composed and simply gave sweet Ruby a smile.
As for me… I couldn't help but stare at the but of chocolate on her face. I'm not typically a fan of chocolate but… when there's more cherry than chocolate, then maybe that's something I wouldn't mind tasting… wait! Stop it. Stop. You can't be thinking like that… why? Because your life- I left that life behind! This… this is my new life. And I'm happy with it! For once, I'm accepted, I have friends, and… and there's someone I want! Beyond family. I have… a purpose greater than surviving. She's a brilliant light that cleared my cloudy mind. I… I love her. I owe her… I love her.
"Oh nothing important. Just talking about you, our teams, that sort of thing." Pyrrha broke my thoughts.
"Oh, hmmm… well that sounds fun! Wait… u have homework!" I grinned as my puppy of a leader frantically dug out the sheets of paper from the classes that day. "Nooooo!" She finished her cookie and licked her fingers clean before dramatically falling onto all fours, her hood hiding her features.
She's entertaining to say the least. "Hmmm… if I can do it tomorrow I won't do it today!" her audience blinked several times.
"No you dolt." Weiss flicked her forehead. Do it now. I'll… I'll help you only if you're stuck. And I won't give you the answers! I… I just can't let my dolt of a partner fall behind…" Weiss couldn't meet her eyes. Well played Weiss…