Author's notes- So this story had no business blowing up the way it did, that being said I felt it was my duty to churn out the next chapter as soon as I could. I've decided that this story will continue to be lighthearted and comedic in nature...because I actually really enjoyed writing that last chapter but chapter length may still be pretty small for a little while longer as I continue to do buildup to the main plot of the story. Smut is still kind of the air although I'm kind of leaning towards implying instead going into details, who knows though/ up to y'all really.
Oh should also probably take this opportunity to apologize for any mistakes in spelling and grammar yada yada. I'd say that won't be a problem going forward but that would make me a bad author and a liar, can only say that I'll try.
Update- These names, I hate them. And editing on a phone, I hate it.
Update 2- Lukenhaft, buddy, take it easy
Despite how prestigious Beacon Academy is it still shared similarities with any other school, well at least in the sense that rumors spread, and the favorite one as of late?
The irresistible dragon Yang Xiao Long was knocked down a few pegs by the very resit-able dork Jaune Arc. There were alot of variations of what exactly went down and reasons for it going down the way it did (A certain indigo eyed and orange haired hunter in training insisted it was because of Jaune's preference in men) but the core idea was always the same, Jaune turned down the advances of someone way...WAY out of his league.
Pyrrha never considered herself to be a gossip queen and rarely gave any rumors the time of day, she herself being a celebrity of sorts she could understand how troubling they could be, but just this once she made an exception. She loved to hear all the different varieties of her new favorite story, loved to be reminded what happened to the so called "dragon" who tried to steal her Knight in shining armor. Was it wrong to find pleasure in the misfortune of others? Probably...but Pyrrha saw it more as "appreciating justice in it's truest form."
One thing about the rumors did get to her however, none of them could quite figure out why Jaune had turned Yang down, and although it hurt her pride to say it neither could Pyrrha. Yang was quite attractive and despite what Pyrrha thought about her she had to admit that she wasn't exactly a bad person, just misguided maybe. She wanted to believe that it was because she had already captured Jaune's heart and he was deflecting any other suitors for her sake as she prepared to strike herself but...well Jaune had never even shown a sign of returning her feelings.
He never scooted extremely close during class, never let his touch linger during training, never stole hoodies to snuggle into during the night, never did any of the things Pyrrha did. Well at least to her knowledge...could it be that he was giving her signs and she was simply even more dense than him? That would surely be an accomplishment given just how brazen some of her hints were but...it could be a possibility right? She fully intended to figure out during there upcoming training session on the roof.
Time Skip- Said training time on roof
"Keep your stance firm Jaune, if you get knocked down you'll be at a huge disadvantage!" Pyrrha roared in a tone that mixed authority and somehow gentleness, her typical mix of firmness and caring.
"I am! My feet are planted like you said!" Jaune barked back, slightly frustrated that he was being called out on something that he was already doing. A quick leg sweep from his training partner had done a good enough job explaining why he was called out however as he suddenly felt his body go parallel with the ground before slamming down.
"Firmer." She instructed before reaching a hand down to help him up with a warm smile.
"R-right, firmer." Jaune blushed in embarrassment as he was hoisted up.
"I think that's enough for now, would you like to take a break for a bit?" Pyrrha asked, once again letting her hand linger in Jaune's after she helped him up.
"I guess it wouldn't hurt...at least not as much as the ground did." Jaune joked a bit before tugging to pull back his hand, noticing the slight resistance as he did so.
Pyrrha nodded with a smile then they both proceeded to sit on the roof together in silence for a bit...before Pyrrha broke it.
"Jaune...would it be alright if I were to ask you something?"
He looked slightly puzzled "Well of course, what did you want to know?"
"Well...I think it's important that partners should know everything they can about each other to increase cohesion and...well certain rumors have made me wonder something..." She said with a blush and a adverted gaze.
"Huh? Rumors? Never took you for the type..."
"I'm usually not...and I Don't Believe them! It's just...well I figured I should ask..."
"Huh...well okay then, ask."
"Jaune would you happen to, and please keep in mind I won't think of you any differently of course but, would you...happen to be..." She cleared her throat before muttering a word that Jaune didn't catch.
"Am I what now? I didn't catch that."
She refused to meet his eyes with hers as she muttered again, just barely loud enough to be audible. "Would you happen to be...well...gay?"
A moment passed, and then another...and yet another as Jaune stared blankly at his partner...
"WHAT?!" He suddenly screamed out flabbergasted. "No! Why would you even think that? I mean It's not like I have anything against it but why me? Do I...act like I am?" He proceeded to rant, throwing a great deal of questions while defending himself.
"N-No! It's not that!" Her face flushed further, either from shame or embarrassment. "I just...wanted to make sure."
"Make sure? Why?"
"Oh well...reasons I suppose."
"...Reasons?"
"Complex reasons, yes."
"...Right."
An awkward silence permeated the roof afterwards as they both sat, one mulling over the when, who, and why of rumors regarding his sexuality and the other thinking if now would be a good time to ask her next big question, because there was obviously no better time.
"So Jaune...why did you turn Yang down the other day then?"
"Yang? Oh...is she the one spreading those rumors?" He had a look of sadness mixed with disappointment. "I know I hurt her pride a bit but I didn't think she'd go around saying...well that about me."
Pyrrha had the brief, mind you brief, idea to let Jaune believe that to be true to further tarnish Yang's already ruined chances with her partner but decided against it. "Yang...well she did take it a hard but she hasn't said anything negative about you...or really much at all recently."
"Oh...well that's a relief I guess...kind of."
"Certainly, but my question still stands if you don't mind." Pyrrha had no interest in his thoughts of Yang and preferred to get back to the matter at hand.
"Ah well... Like I said I just don't see her that way you know?" He answered with a small shrug and huff of air.
"Well to be honest I...don't."
"Hmmm well just look at us for example."
"...What?"
"I mean there's no denying that we're really close right? I mean we are partners but even more than that there is a real connection between us...something deep."
Pyrrha's breath hitched. Could it be? "Y-yes I...I suppose there is." Unbeknownst to Jaune she had began to lean in closer.
"Yeah, we're close but there's nothing romantic...just close you know?"
Pyrrha suddenly stopped dead in her tracks, her previously heated face turning ice cold and her fluttering heart coming to a sudden stop. "Wha-"
"I mean a guy and a girl can be close without having any romance involved right? Like what just because I'm a guy I'm supposed to jump for any girl that shows any interest in me? I care about Yang, I really do." He turned to his partner, not noticing the look of abject hopelessness due to his eyes being closed while he grinned widely. "Like I care about you...almost like...I dunno...family I guess." He started to open his eyes and Pyrrha quickly turned her face to hide her rage and pain.
"Ah yes...family." She said through grit teeth.
"And...well." Jaune continued, painfully oblivious to his partners blight. "There...well there may be someone else on my mind." He finished with a small blush.
"OH?" Pyrrha's form shook as her voice positively dripped with venom. "Who might that be?" She had used her prior experience of dealing with fans to hide the malice in her question, although the amount of said malice was so great that no amount of cover would hide it to anyone sensible.
Jaune continued as if his life wasn't in danger, merely blushing as he stammered and proceeded to get up from his sitting spot. "H-hey we've rested enough right? Maybe we should head back no-" Suddenly he felt his wrist being crushed by an immense pressure, glancing down he saw a hand wrapped firmly around his wrist.
"A name, Jaune."
"P-Pyrrha?" He tried to pull his hand back, it didn't budge in the slightest.
Pyrrha gasped and quickly let go of Jaune's wrist, she figured had figured that perhaps this wasn't the best way to go about showing her feelings. "Forgive me Jaune...seems I'm a bit more of a gossip girl than I thought." She attempted to play off what was most likely an impending homicide with a warm smile and a small chuckle. "Got a bit carried away." She began to stand up herself, moving towards the door that lead off the roof. "I agree we should go ahead and head back however, coming Jaune?"
"Uhhhh...yeah...coming." Jaune rubbed his wrist idly as he tried to piece together the puzzle of why Pyrrha had just acted so strongly...His mind drew blanks.
Pyrrha nodded with a smile before turning away, her face shifting to a look of pure determination. Next time the two of them came to the roof to train she'd bring up this topic again...perhaps while she demonstrated a submission hold.
One way or the other she'd figure out who snuck her way into her partner's head...and then deal with them.
ending notes: So I was thinking that the set up section of this story would be each of the girls having a moment that would set them off, Yang and Pyrrha being done so far, and then once each of them get a brief introduction and trigger for them to snap going full yandere (oh btw the girls are going to be yanderes) then we can get into main story/ real plot shenanigans. Oh and because I do like to be forthcoming the "one on Jaune's mind" is a girl that I previously listed, but who exactly...who knows? Heck maybe he's faking being dense to Pyrrha or maybe he's just playing hard to get with Yang...but Weiss is the obvious answer because of canon events right?
Again, who knows...: )