Well, I have followers for this story now, so I guess I'm committed. I've been lucky to have some spare time this week to write another chapter so quickly, but the next might take some time. Anyways, I said I'd work faster if I received positive feedback, and although few, they were nice to receive. I was even bribed with cookies (Which I will be expecting now). About the title, it will have a happy ending. I was just being Punny. I'm aiming for ten chapters, although there may be more if I get on a roll. Again, if you have an idea or scenario, PM me or put it in the reviews. I have about four more chapters in mind right now. There will be some white rose. It will not be the focus, but it will tie into the story plot fairly well. If there are any questions, I'd be happy to answer them. So long for now.

After Nora and Ren rejoined the table, teams RWBY and JNPR chatted idly about their regular subjects. Jaune tried to avoid explaining what happened to the girl he was talking to, but Yang and Nora couldn't pass up an opportunity to make the poor boy uncomfortable. "C'mon, what was your opening line?" Yang inquired.

"It's not important. I-I didn't really say much," Jaunes eyes shifted to his plate, his blush giving away his obvious lie.

"It was probably something like 'Hey baby, did you see the Grimm around here? No? Maybe because it's hiding behind these Rocks!" Nora tried to mimic Jaunes voice and flexed her arms.

"I didn't say that!" Jaune retorted.

"Wow, how did she not jump you right on the spot?" Yang snickered.

"She wasn't worth your time, Jaune," Ren tried to ease his leaders suffering.

"Yeah, sure. Thanks Ren," Jaune smiled back.

"Why don't you ask Ren out? He seems he'd go for it," Blake muttered from behind her book.

Ren gave an exhausted sigh as Jaune put his head between his hands. Nora shot an annoyed look at Blake. "Now Blake," Yang started, "this is real life, not Ninjas of Love. Don't try to recreate your Yaoi fantasies with these poor boys."

Blake moved her book to hide her face. "Shut up."

Well the others continued their playful banter, Pyrrha was deciding on how to approach her new challenge. If I just outright ask him out, he might feel obligated to say yes after the help I've given him She reasoned. That won't do. I need to know he returns my feelings. I need to think of a way to get him to ask me out. She was quickly brought back to earth by a tap on her shoulder. "Hey Pyrrha," Jaune nervously whispered.

Why is he nervous? "Yes, Jaune?"

"There's something I wanted to ask you, but I don't know how you might react," the young leader continued, refusing to look her in the eyes.

Is this it!? Pyrrha thought hopefully. "Go ahead Jaune, you shouldn't have to worry."

"Well… I've fallen behind on that project Port gave us and I hope you don't mind, but I think I need to skip tonight's training session. Is that alright?"

Pyrrha internally sighed. "Yes, it is fine. We will just have to double the work tomorrow."

"Ow, please stop!"

The cry of pain brought the attention of everyone in the cafeteria to team CRDL on the poor , bunny eared girl, Velvet. Cardin was once again pulling on his ears while his cronies laughed. "C'mon freak, it can't hurt that much."

"Forget breaking his legs," Nora muttered, "We should just take away his leg privileges."

"That may be going a little too far," Ruby chuckled nervously.

"I can't believe him. We should go help her," Blake suggested.

At this point, Jaune had already stood up and started to the scene.

"Jaune, wait!" Pyrrha tried to go after him, but was stopped by a hand grasping her wrist.

"He's got this," Ren reassured.

Jaune marched right up to Cardin. "Hey! I thought I said to stay away from my friends."

"What? I've never seen you talk to this girls," Cardin spat back.

"My mom says that strangers are just friends you haven't met yet," Jaune responded in a dead serious voice.

Unfortunately, the cafeteria erupted with laughter accompanied by a "Weak" for one of the students. However, it did accomplish its goal. "Whatever. Let's go," Cardin signaled his team.

After they departed, Jaune turned to the Faunus. "Are you alright?"

"Y-yes. I'm fine," Velvet tried her best to respond with dignity.

Jaune reached his hand out. "Jaune Arc."

"Velvet."

"Why aren't you sitting with your team?"

"They don't want to be seen eating with a Faunus." Tears began to form in her eyes again.

"What? That's stupid. Why don't you sit with us. We'd be happy to eat with you."

"I, um… OK," Velvet smiled meekly.

Jaune brought his new friend over and everyone greeted her and almost seamlessly integrated her into the group in a instant. However, Pyrrha sat in her seat feeling conflicted. Jaune just demonstrated everything she loved about him, but see could not ignore the twinkle she saw in Velvet's eye when she looked at the blonde goof. "Not every girl is going to reject him". Ruby's words came back to her. Pyrrha didn't want to hurt Velvet, especially after all that she's suffered, but she wasn't about to give up on Jaune. I'll need to be even more tactical about this. The bell rang though and the students began to head to their next class.

"I bet Jaune's little performance back there got you going, huh?" Yang nudged Pyrrha's side as they walked down the hallway.

Pyrrha did her best to ignore her suggestive friend and quickened her pace towards Jaune. "Slow down, girl. I know you're excited, but in the hallway could get you expelled." Yang laughed to herself.

Pyrrha waited a moment for her blush to die down before stepping next to Jaune. "That was brave of you. You did what the rest of us hesitated to. Be proud of yourself," she smiled warmly.

Jaune blushed at the praise, but smiled back. "It was nothing. I wouldn't of even tried to do something like that if you didn't give me confidence. Really, is there any way I can pay you back?"

Pyrrha scowled at Yang for her hushed "Bow chika bow wow" before turning back to Jaune. "Just continue being the person you are and you'll pay me back naturally."

Before they knew it, they were already in Professor Goodwitch's class and she was beginning the lesson. "Today, we will start with a couple of duels. Let's start with Ms. Schnee and… Mr. Arc. Please make your way to the stage."

"Try to stay away from the face. For Pyrrha's sake," yang whispered to the heiress.

Weiss strode to take her place across from Jaune. "so… you're not still mad from the whole snow angel comment, right?" Jaune laughed nervously.

Weiss' only response was to pull the trigger on Myternaster and let the red energy engulf it. "Aw crap," the doomed Arc whispered to himself.

Weiss rushed forward with blinding speed. Jaune managed to use his semblance at the last moment to repel the attack. He tried to swing back, but the ice princess was already back at her starting position. Jaune took a deep breath and tried to remember his training. From the audience, Pyrrha clasped her hands together in anticipation. Jaune spun and threw his shield at his opponent. It was a weak and off balance toss, one that Weiss easily deflected with her rune. It clattered harmlessly at her feet, but was followed with an overhead chop from Jaune. Weiss rolled her eyes and summoned another rune to stop the pathetic attack, but Jaune brought his strike short of the powerful defense. Instead of hitting the rune, he brought his sword down on one end of his shield, which lied at Weiss' feet. This brought up the other end, smacking into Weiss' chin and sending her reeling back.

"Did you see that! It worked! I can't believe it worked!" Jaune threw his arms up in celebration.

But without his shield and his arms wide open, he was an easy target. The ill fortuned leader soon found himself ensnared in an icy prison. "Aw man."

"That was a great improvement Mr. Arc, but you still have a ways to go. And let this be a lesson Ms. Schnee: Don't let your guard down to anyone," Glynda commented.

"Don't think that'll work again," Weiss growled as they returned to there teams.

"Whatever you say, snow angel," Jaune laughed. "Kidding!" he added when Weiss glared at him.

"Jaune, that was amazing! I knew you would make a great warrior," Pyrrha hugged Jaune as the duo returned.

Jaune formed a deep blush as Pyrrha squeezed a bit harder than usual, her body positioned against his in a intimate way. "Uhh, thanks."

"That's one way to do it," Nora chuckled.

"Seriously. I'm pretty sure if I talk to him, I can find out why-" Ren tried to offer his help.

"Hush, Jaune might hear you." Nora clasped her hand on Ren's mouth.

"Weiss! Are you okay?" Ruby rushed over to inspect the red mark on Weiss' chin.

"I'm fine. I was just surprised," Weiss turned to hide the blush that rose from Ruby's close proximity.

"Jaune banged you pretty hard, huh?" Yang grinned.

Both Ruby and Weiss shot dirty looks at the brazen blonde. "It looks like Pyrrha is taking your advice, Weiss," Blake pointed to the overly affectionate hug the two members of JNPR were sharing.

"Good for her," Ruby smiled.

The rest of the day passed by and soon the teams were in their respective rooms. "So Jaune," Pyrrha wandered over to the desk her leader and crush was working on.

"What's up Pyrrha?" Jaune turned from his assignment.

"What do you think about Velvet?" Pyrrha felt awkward asking this, but it was bothering her all day.

It was obvious Velvet had an attraction to Jaune and Pyrrha needed to know what he thought.

"What do you mean?" Jaune asked.

"Will she be your next attempt at finding love?"

Jaune thought for a moment. "No. I didn't help so that I could woo her, I did it because it was right. Besides, I think she needs friends more than anything else right now."

Pyrrha smiled and patted him on the back. On the inside, she was almost squealing like the teenage girl she was. "Alright then. I am going to go to bed early, so goodnight," she waved to him.

"G'night," Jaune responded before returning to his work.

Pyrrha smiled to herself as she lied in bed. This is good. I can continue to work with the uh… subtle hints I've been giving him for now. But Ruby was right, he won't be available forever. Tomorrow, I'll try something more drastic.