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"Uhh… Jaune? What are you doing?"
Ruby looked down to the blonde boy, who was currently laying face first on the air shuttle. He assumed this position shortly after their departure much to the others confusion. "Trying a new way to overcome motion sickness," Jaune's muffled voice responded.
"Is it working?" Pyrrha asked, kneeling to hear her leader better.
"Not really…" Jaune replied, his voice sounding like he was in pain.
"What is that even supposed to accomplish?" Weiss inquired.
"You know. Being vertical, not seeing the windows, trying to get closer to the ground…," Jaune trailed off.
"Maybe you get up now. Others are beginning to stare," Pyrrha offered her hand to Jaune, who took it and stood up.
His face green and eyes glossy, the young knight staggered to the nearest bench. Pyrrha followed him to try to comfort him. Weiss and Ruby hung back, partly out of fear of the return of Vomit Boy, partly because they wanted to talk with each other. "Will you be alright?" Pyrrha asked with concern.
"Yeah, I'm starting to get used to it," Jaune gave a weak smile.
"Okay. Let me know if you need anything," Pyrrha smiled back, however, it was more to herself than to Jaune.
Good Pyrrha, take every opportunity to show him that you care. Keep this up and you might end up on a real date.
Thankfully, Jaune didn't have any mishaps during the flight, but that didn't stop Pyrrha from hovering around to comfort him. Eventually Weiss and Ruby moved to join the members of team JNPR and the four conversed about their evening plans. The air shuttle landed and Jaune was the first to be off, followed shortly by his friends. Ruby and Pyrrha giggled as Jaune proceeded to attempt to hug the ground. "The restaurant is a couple blocks away," Jaune explained, "I'll lead the way."
No arguments arose as the hunter started into town. Behind the group however, a fifth individual was following them discretely, only noticeable by her long blonde hair and Cheshire smile.
Within minutes, Jaune, Pyrrha, Ruby and Weiss found the restaurant that Jaune had made reservations for and entered. It was a quaint yet classy place, not too fancy, but not just any old diner. Jaune gave his name to the waiter and they were seated at a booth at the back corner. Pyrrha sat across from Jaune and next to Weiss, who was parallel to Ruby. They ordered drinks and talked amongst themselves while looking through the menus, however, the conversation was not going as some of them had hoped. "And then there's this other guy who died in the beginning, but he came back as a ghost, but then it turns out he was an A.I. and he always uses a sniper rifle, but he never actually manages to hit anyone…" Jaune continued to rant, only stopping to answer one of Ruby's many questions.
The two started with a challenge against each other in Jaune's game, but the playful banter turned into a full conversation, leaving the other two little room to speak.
Weiss looked over to Pyrrha, who had a similar look of annoyance. Even though she thought that Jaune and Pyrrha were going out as friends, she knew that Pyrrha was wishing it was as real as hers and Ruby's. The heiress turned back her date with intent to gain her attention, but her eyes widened, filled with fear at the approaching figure. Ruby noticed this and paused her talk with Jaune. "Weiss? Is-"
"Heeeey guys," Yang slinked up to the side of the table, "fancy meeting you here."
The rest spun towards the intruder, their faces similar to Weiss. "Yang!? What are you doing here? I thought you were out with Blake," Ruby looked up to her older sister with a sheepish smile.
"Aw well, I was, but Blake got a little wrapped up in something else."
Meanwhile, back at Beacon, Blake was wondering how well Ruby and the others were doing when she was approached by Ren. "Why do I feel like this has something to do with Yang," the young hunter asked.
Currently, Blake was tied up by Gambol Shroud and hanging from one of the campus trees. She had been like this for nearly an hour until the stoic boy showed up. "You may be correct," she looked down with an emotionless stare.
"What happened?" Ren asked.
"I might have let slip the fact that Ruby and Weiss were on a date and that Jaune and Pyrrha were also there. The rest is a bit of a blur."
Ren smirked a little. "So they're in a lot of trouble. Want help getting down?"
Blake sighed. "Yes please."
Back at the restaurant, the two couples were subject to Yang's merciless teasing. "I didn't know that you were going on a date. Why didn't you tell me?" Yang gave Ruby her saddest look. "I'm your big sister."
Ruby's guilt tripled when she spotted the tears in her eyes. She was about to say something when Weiss interrupted. "Yang, we weren't um… sure about how this would go and we wanted to do a test run," She explained, Yang's act even piercing her icy exterior.
Yang smirked to herself, but scowled as she turned to the heiress. "Are you saying you want to take my sister for a test run?"
Weiss and Ruby blushed, both of them stuttering out a denial. "I-it'd not like that! Weiss and I-"
"Quiet Ruby. I need to do my big sister duty. Now Weiss, our family believe in marriage before doing the nasty and if you're to join our family, you'll-"
"Join! This is only one date!" Weiss retorted, her blush still growing.
Yang leaned in to Ruby. "Hear that. I don't she's into commitment," She whispered to her sister.
Weiss slammed he fist onto the table. "I can be committed! You shouldn't say things like that."
"Weiss, I don't-," Ruby tried to interject.
"Really" Yang challenged the ice princess.
"Yes, really."
"Weiss, before you-," Ruby continued to attempt a say.
"Then prove it," Yang provoked her teammate.
"Prove it?"
"Yeah, prove that you really like my sister."
"Fine!"
"Weiss, can we t-"
Weiss reached over the table and grabbed Ruby's collar and pulled her into a kiss. Ruby submitted and both enjoyed the moment until they heard a click. The two snapped their heads to Yang, who had her scroll in her hand. "D'aww, their first kiss. I can't wait to bring this up as many times as I can," Yang gushed at the photo.
"Yang, that's not funny," Ruby whined as she hid her face.
Weiss sat, trying to suppress her blush and keep her face calm. During the commotion, Pyrrha and Jaune nodded to each other and tried to silently slip out of the booth, only to have Yang push them back down into their seats. "And where do you two think you're going? You didn't think I'd let you get off without any Yang brand mockery, did ya?"
"What is there to mock," Pyrrha tried to remain dignified. "We're here just as friends."
Jaune closed his eyes, bracing himself for the worst. "Oh that's good. I'm sure the guest I invited will be thrilled to hear that," Yang smirked down to the two.
"Guest?" Both Pyrrha and Jaune asked.
And at that moment, almost like she was signaled, Penny entered the restaurant and waved to the group. "If you want my advice," Yang whispered to Jaune, "I suggest you start acting like Pyrrha there is the love of your life unless you want puppet girl to get a whiff of your mended friendship and willingness to start going out again."
As Jaune turned to the subject of his most recent nightmares, Yang winked at Pyrrha.
Pyrrha's eyes widened in surprise. Yang is helping me? Should I take advantage? No, that wouldn't be right, but still… I'll let him decide. "Whatever you need to do to rid yourself of her, just do it. I'll be fine with it." Pyrrha tried to hide blush as she gave her offer to Jaune.
Jaune blushed as well as he tried to think of a way out of his current situation. "Good evening everyone! Ruby. Jaune," Penny greeted when she reached the table.
"Gah! Hi Penny," Jaune jumped out his thoughts.
"I see that you are prepared to start enjoying evening plans with women again. Perhaps it is time that we try again to ignite a burning passion?" Penny whispered the last part into Jaune's ear.
Jaune froze, terrified that Penny would continue to press him. Is that her hand on my thigh!? Now panicking, Jaune's mind rapidly tried to piece together a plan when he remembered Pyrrha's offer.
"Uh, sorry Penny, but Pyrrha and I have made up. Our relationship is stronger than ever," he put on his best smile, obviously fake to everyone but Penny.
Penny's demeanor did not change as she replied. "Very well. I will continue to wait."
It was at this time Yang decided to push things further. "I don't know… We should make sure that you guys will really work this time. Just in case. Don't ya agree Penny?"
Penny considered for a moment. "It would be good to be certain.
Jaune scowled at Yang, who only smiled back. "Why not some lovey-dovey words for your sweety there Jauney-boy?" The brawler giggled.
Jaune gritted his teeth. "Of course."
All six girls looked at him expectantly, Pyrrha more than the others. Jaune sighed and blushed. "She's my lovely tulip that I would not be able to love with. Her hair is so beautiful that it stuns me and her eyes are so dazzling that they entrance me. She's amazing in every way and I'm the luckiest guy in the world."
The rest, save Penny, looked shocked. Despite being forced, Jaune sounded absolutely convincing. Pyrrha was squealing in delight inside her head. If she didn't know any better, she might have thought that he was being sincere.
"Wow. Well Pyrrha, I think that deserves a little somethin somethin," Yang nudged the Spartan.
Pyrrha snapped out her day dreams and nodded. She leaned over the table to kiss Jaune on the cheek. The boy blushed redder than a tomato and slipped deeper into his seat. "I was actually talking about an under the table hand job, but whatever su-" Yang began to explain.
"That is it! Yang, leave or I will get the manager to kick you out!" Weiss was furious now.
Yang backed up with her hands up. "Ok, ok, I had my fun. See you guys later."
Yang left, followed by Penny.
The remaining four sat in silence, all of them too embarrassed to speak.
Eventually, Jaune broke the silence with a nervous laugh and the quartet continued their dates. Dinner went over smoothly and they went to the play. Weiss enjoyed the performance while Ruby and Pyrrha struggled to keep interest. Jaune fell asleep, his head falling onto Pyrrha's shoulders, much to the teenaged girls pleasure. The play ended and the walk back to the air ship was pleasant as well. Ruby and Weiss started their own conversation and Jaune and Pyrrha had begun their own. "Tonight was nice," Pyrrha commented.
"Ya it was… well besides the whole Yang thing and the play was kinda boring," Jaune replied.
"Maybe next time we can do something fun."
"Next time?"
Pyrrha froze in place. Jaune didn't know that she already planned for them to go on another date. In a moment of courage, she took a breath and turned to the object of her affection. "Yes. I think we should go on another date."
Jaune thought for a moment and smiled. "Sure."
Pyrrha's jaw dropped and she restricted herself from jumping with glee… until Jaune continued. "We can invite Nora and Ren. Make it a team thing."
Pyrrha slumped as she walked; now hiding an inner rage. However, she did managed to hide her real feelings.
Soon, the group returned to Beacon and the students returned to their rooms. Weiss and Ruby braced themselves for the teasing that was sure to come as they entered their room. Jaune and Pyrrha found Ren and Nora playing the game system, Ren losing horribly once again. Jaune yawned and informed his team that he was going to head to bed. "Goodnight guys. Tonight was fun Pyrrha." He smiled to the Spartan, oblivious to Pyrrha's rage and love. Pyrrha smiled back, but fell onto her bed when Jaune left to brush his teeth. "If only I knew what he was thinking."
Ren looked over to his teammate, but remained silent. She had her chance. Pyrrha pulled out her scroll when she felt it buzz. It was a recorded message from Yang. Pyrrha pondered for a second before turning the volume low and putting the device to her ear. To her surprise, it was the compliments Jaune paid her that night. She must have recorded it secretly. Pyrrha smiled to herself. At least tonight wasn't a total waste.
Next chapter: Avalanche