This not me rebooting Threats of Castration, this is just something little I just wanted to do for all of you that have dropped by to read this little Fic of mine, so I've decided to do this extra special Christmas chapter for all of you, as a way of saying Merry Christmas…It's not like I like any of you…Baka.
Now this takes place in between Chapter 6 and 7 technically, this is Jaune and Ruby's first Winter together at Beacon, so there is a lot more fluffiness in this extra special chapter.
So here it is and enjoy it, this really is going to be the last one, don't expect anymore. You might want more, but my news year resolution is that no more 'Threats of Castration'
By the way you might notice the absence of the word 'Christmas' being mentioned in this chapter, that's because, one: So far there has been no mention of the event in RWBY, so I believe it would be best to not mention it. Two: I wanted to attempt to write this without mentioning 'Christmas'. I could've set Christmas up as a real thing, but that would make me a benevolent god, with unlimited to power to set up Christmas as however I wanted in my image. However if I did have the power to recrate Christmas in my image, I would probably make Santa instead of delivering coal to all the bad kids, I would make him be able to spread Cancer to them (Okay, maybe a little too dark).
She should've worn more, of course she wasn't going to admit it, that would mean he was right and she had made a misjudgment, but she was freezing.
"So are you cold?" Asked Jaune Arc again.
"Brr…No…"Whimpered his lover, Ruby Rose, using her cloak as a blanket of sorts.
The two were currently sat in the courtyard of the academy they attended, sat there lovingly with the girl hugging tightly onto her partner for warmth, she had refused to depart with her cloak and her traditional outfit, so her stubbornness had cost her the warmth that she deserved. Of course she only had herself to blame.
"Okay I'm a little cold." She confessed, earning a small smirk from her partner, victory was his for the time, until she defeated him with her adorableness the next time.
"Well do you want to go inside?" He asked caringly
The cold had began to numb her feet and fingers, so what she could do was just nod in agreement with his suggestion.
Her partner got up, but she refused to move out of the embrace, he was the one with the red scarf and thick black coat, so why should she leave this beacon of warmth. Her hands wrapped around him lovingly held him down, making it hard for him to move, there would be those that would call for their partner to let go of him, but Jaune wasn't going to do anything like that, why? Well, who would want to miss an opportunity to carry your girlfriend in his arms?
Scooping her up off her feet, she gave a small yell, but then realized that she was in his arms, her legs being held on by him. She held on more tightly, not that she wasn't confident that he would be strong enough to keep her in his embrace, but it was because she just wanted to feel him.
Pulling open his Jacket, she nuzzled herself close to his heart. She could feel the heat radiating from him conduct over to her.
The season of Winter had arrived, so it was no surprise that it was going to be this cold. Snow hadn't began to fall, but the predictions pointed towards another snowy white-capped scene for the next couple of days.
The festivities to celebrate the arrival of this time were in full swing, the classical tree was brought in, a 125 feet (38m) pine, decorated with the classical ornaments that could be found in any other warm household during this time of year, and at the top was the classical yellow star on top, shining brighter than Yang's hair when she was angry.
Banners connecting street lamp to streetlamp in a variety of green, red, and white. Mistletoe could be occasionally found hanging around, with the occasional couple found beneath it.
Everywhere else, the smell of Eggnog, Gingerbread men and cookies filled the air. Cookiessss…They were one of the reasons that Ruby liked this time of year, that and the gifts and fun and snow and just about everything else. Well she could always beg Jaune or Yang or Weiss to buy or bake her more cookies. But it wasn't the theme of this festival, it was the season of giving.
So…That's why she was willing to give up an opportunity to go back home to her home town of Patch and instead spend it here with her new friends and boyfriend.
It was still weird to call Jaune her boyfriend, it had been a while since the events that led them to their relationship, and they enjoyed every moment of it, spending almost every lesson, lunch, breakfast or dinner with each other. There had been a number of dates ranging from a second trip to the same carnival, that time they went on the love boats, despite Yang forbading them for some reaon, and another one, where they enjoyed a nice picnic on school grounds.
This was going to be the first time they were staying together here in Beacon for this festive season and she had a feeling that it was going to be just great.
Although there was a sense of homesickness within all her excitement, but other than that she was eagerly awaiting what they had planned. There was going to be a party, and 'fun for the entire family' as Yang put it.
Jaune carried her like they were newly-weds, looking around she could see the jealous looks of some, as well as the hollering of others. Hiding herself deeper in his arms, not out of fear or embarrassment, but it seriously was too cold for her, and they were still a bit of a walk away from the academy's gates.
"Jaune…" she whimpered softly, calling for his attention.
"Yeah"
"I want hot Chocolate."
Chuckling slightly at her request, he could never say no to that amount of adorableness. So now he had an extra side-quest:
Hot Chocolate
-Get Hot chocolate for Ruby
Reward: Ruby's undying love
Well, at least the cafeteria, in the spirit of giving, allowed every student to take one cup of hot Chocolate per day. Ruby already had used her privileges for the day, but he still hadn't.
Carrying her through the main doors, the large hall of eating had been decorated with a large bough of holly hung atop, paper cuttings of snowflakes made by student helpers also plastered on the windows, as well as the sweet smell of Chicken pie in the oven being cooked.
"Ruby we're here."
She just nudged herself deeper in his arms, showing that she unwilling to move away. But this was a clear sign to Jaune that she was still cold.
So he did what any self-respecting man would do, carry her all the way.
The two moved over to the table distributing the free drink, grabbing a 'Beacon' cup as his hands were still holding her, taking Jaune's scroll as it was necessary to present it as identification to get the free drink.
The sweet scent of the drink filled her nose, smiling happily that she got what she wanted, she blew the hot liquid with her lips and drank from it slowly, while still being held up by Jaune.
To others, it was a sickeningly sweet sight to behold, but to the two it was just another day in each other's company.
Ruby sipped the sweet liquid slowly, the coldness of the season had begun to retreat away from her body, but she still held onto her partner, and he abided her loving embrace by holding her as she drank her hot chocolate.
"HELLO, you two" Greeted someone behind, causing both of them to jump in surprise.
Ruby slipped out of Jaune's arms, as he lost his balance as well, so it ended with the two on the ground, with Ruby sitting on top of Jaune's chest, and the cup of hot chocolate all spilled on his coat.
The two looked for the source of the voice that startled them and found it to be none other than Ruby's own loving sister, Yang Xiao Long, with the largest grin plastered on her face and the traditional red and white balled hat on her head.
"Yang…Why?" Whimpered Jaune
"Well it's good to see you two enjoying each other." Laughed on the older sister.
"Yang…You didn't have to scare us…" Whined on Ruby
"Now where's the fun in that?" Questioned Yang "Now Rubes get off of him."
The two looked around and say the stares of many, and realized the compromising position that they were in, both blushed a shade of red, and Ruby got off, covering herself carefully to prevent revealing anything too compromising for her boyfriend still acting as a doormat.
"So what plans do you two have?" asked Yang, while helping up the poor boy caught in her harmless prank.
"Uh…We didn't really make any plans." Stated Jaune for the both of them, both looked awkwardly as if it was something embarrassing.
"You two don't have plans?" Blurted out Yang in surprise.
"Well…It's our first time staying over at Beacon together like this …So we sorta decided to wing it…" Confessed Ruby.
Yang just sighed
These two have no concept on of how to spend this month thoughtfully.
"Jaune…I'm still cold." Whimpered Ruby
Realizing that the hot chocolate had been spilled all over his coat, and that Ruby had been rudely interrupted from her drink. Thinking for a moment on how to satisfy her needs, however his tain of thought was crashed when Yang cut in "You should go and get your coat Rubes" Suggesting her cheekily.
The couple looked at her with some suspicion, just what was Yang's endgame?
But that suggestion wasn't bad either, so the two left the hall.
Oh….
So this was her endgame.
A hallway littered with Mistletoe, the green and red plant hanged inches apart from each other, there was no escape.
Jaune could feel Ruby's still cold fingers slip in with his, looking to his left, she looked unsure on how they were going to proceed.
Well they were a couple…So, they might as well…
His train of thought was disrupted with Ruby's semi-warm lips coming in contact with his. Her arms once again wrapped around his, the two lips melted with each other, as the shifted together in warmth. Departing from their kiss, all Ruby had to say was "Mistletoe" Accompanied by a small giggle.
Well traditions are important.
The sound of the two kissing as they moved down the hall was heard. Every step that they took was accompanied by a swift romantic kiss on each other's lips. Their lips met in harmony as they went on pushing their lips against each other as they walked closer to their destination.
After fifteen minutes of kissing and moving slowly towards the team RWBY dorm, they finally arrived, their lips finally left the comfort of each other, leaving a small trail of saliva in between them.
"Hey crater-face"
"Yeah"
"Let's go on a date" Invited Jaune
Surprised at the suggestion that he just suggested "Now?"
"Yep"
The shock began to fade away and began to be replaced by a grin appearing larger and larger.
Vacations were awesome, especially the one's during Winter, that's all that Jaune had to say.
If there ever had been a time that he hated the season of Winter for some unknown reason, he now took back every word of it.
With one of the most adorable girls at his side, cruising down the street, side by side, enjoying the soft breezes that blew around them, lights that flashed the traditional green, red and yellow surrounded them, the sweet smell of various treats were also in the air.
She currently had her arm wrapped around him, not because she was cold, she better no be, she was wearing a matching scarf with her lover and thick jacket, so she better not be cold, not on his watch.
So what plan did Jaune have for this Winter date?
The two walked side by side enjoying the sights and each other's company.
After walking for a while, Jaune could suddenly feel the two of them stop.
Looking at what had caused their sudden stop.
Ruby's mouth was wide open, clearly showing to show that she was screaming inside internally. The second response that came was her arm lifting up, with a finger pointing towards a store.
The name of a store was 'Everything cookies"
Oh…
Well, if there was something that Jaune knew: Ruby goes to cookies, if she goes away from cookies, she explodes.
Well, not explode, just bursts into tears.
It didn't take a detective to figure out on what the next appropriate course of action was.
Grabbing her hand, the two ran like the wind, or as fast as Jaune could go, truth be told.
The two walked into the store, a small bell chime rang out as the two entered in, holding each other's hand.
The store looked brand new, as it had a certain vibe to it, also the sign above saying 'New opening'. The store itself was rather plain, pairs of big comfy chairs with a table in the middle placed in rows by the window side, everything in the store had the traditional Valean designs, but most had been covered up by the classical Winter decorations.
Taking a window side seat, Ruby jumped around excitedly
"Welcome to Everything cookies, May I take your order?" Greeted a waiter.
"Um…Do you have cookies?" Asked Ruby,
"Oh yes we do, we have chocolate-chip cookies, white chocolate-chip cookies, butter cookies, fortune cookies, and…ma'am?"
Foam had begun to form in Ruby's mouth.
"We'll just take a plate of chocolate-chip cookies" ordered Jaune
Ruby looked at him with shock "Jaune order MORE"
"Ruby calm down" Begged Jaune.
"I WILL HAVE EVERY COOKIE IN THIS STORE." Declared Ruby, like a power hungry dictator, or in this case a cookie hungry dictator.
Looking at her in fear, and a slight touch of admiration for her determination "Um…Ruby if you eat every cookie in this store you'll get…"
"I'll get what?" Asked Ruby with her full attention, as the next word he could mutter might be his last.
A/N: Diabetes
"A tummy ache" Whimpered Jaune, not daring to say the 'f-word'
Laughing slightly at his show of fear, she would never dare to hurt him, poking his nose to show her playful side was back. The Arc repaid the playful gesture by smiling back as she then proceeded to pinch her cheek.
"We should come here more often" Suggested Ruby, still happy at the turn of events for today, a new café, which sold COOKIES.
"Anything for you…Crater-face"
"Hey…" Pouted Ruby, she had thought that he would've forgotten the nickname by now, but he still hadn't
Smiling at her adorableness, she was still easy to fluster
And now the flustered Ruby was about to become cookie monster Ruby as Jaune could see their plate of cookies being slowly delivered by their waiter.
The plate of steaming hot cookies fresh out of the oven was placed in front of them, the sweet aroma of Chocolate filled both of their noses and like a seductive dominatrix, it dared our little rose to go ahead and take a bite.
To describe the touch of one of the fresh cookies were to describe molten rocks freshly fired from a volcanic eruption.
The fingers she had the wrong type of tingly sense, different from when Jaune would take her hand as his own, this tingly sense was similar when she touched the clothes iron when she was little.
Clutching her slightly hurt fingers, she blew on them to soothe the pain.
Looking up, she could see Jaune with his classical 'I told you so' look
"I know, I know, be careful of hot things" Imitated Ruby
"Well do your fingers still hurt?"
"A bit"
"Here, give me your hand"
Stretching her hand out, she felt her fingers still hot from her little accident intertwine with Jaune's, then slowly it felt as if his fingers had a magical touch that sent the pain away.
"What did you just do?"
"I just gave you a little bit more of my Aura to help heal your fingers."
"You didn't have to"
"Well I hated to see you hurt" Said Jaune sweetly
Gah. How did Jaune make her make her blush so much?
"Lets…Just eat"
For the rest of their meal, Jaune would manage to enjoy one gingerbread man (Ruby had three), one White chocolate-chip cookie (Ruby had four) and seven raisin cookies (Ruby had eight).
Well, it was better than nothing
Ruby looked slightly apologetic that she had forgotten to save more for her date, taking a paper tissue, she brushed off the crumbs on his face lovingly, with the most apologetic and softest hands that she had.
Finishing their meal with their bellies full and hearts content, they left.
As the two walked out, snowflake drifted slowly over to the couple, stretching out her hand, Ruby held the tiny speck of snow in the palm of her hand.
"Jaune quick make a wish."
"What?"
"Ya' know when you see the first snowflake of Winter, you're supposed to make a wish, so let's make a wish."
The two closed their eyes and thought carefully on what they wanted, then their eyes opened, both opened their eyes and then looked at each other.
"So what did you wish for?" Asked Ruby.
"Well, I didn't wish for anything." Answered Jaune
"What?"
"Because what I wished for had already came true."
She realized what he had just said, making her smile even more.
Kissing him for the umpteenth time, she held him in her embrace tightly
"So what did you wish for?" Asked Jaune
"A Gas-operated, magazine-fed, motion sensor included, high explosive armor piercing round firing, Nornfang sniper rifle." Replied Ruby
"What?" Asked Jaune confused, if that was what she wanted, then he was probably going to have to ask his father for a raise on his allowance.
Giggling like a school girl gone silly "I wished for the same thing " Reassured Ruby
Looking around them the first snowflake that had fell, was now joined by it's brothers and sisters, the sky rained snow, as the ground below began to be slowly had the first few specks of snow forming on the surface.
And two looked up smiling.
Watching the snow fall.
In each other's company.
"I love you" Whispered Ruby, still hloding onto him.
"I know"
New Year's resolutions are meant to be broken.
Wish Ya'll a merry Christmas and a happy new year.