Hey! I'm sorry I haven't been uploading much.
Fallen Shadow69- No worries at all! Thanks =). I kinda like Weiss and Reese, but Pyrrha and Reese are cute too. I was going to actually originally have her with Pyrrha but for plot sake and such, decided Weiss. Lol.
ecoolasice- Yess I know, I'm trying to get longer ones out. I just want to try and smooth the chapters out without giving everything away, though if some have paid attention they'll know why. Shh, not gonna say much lol.
Hope you all enjoy!

"Go to your room, and don't come out. You hear me?" The blonde said rushing Ruby upstairs to her room.

"Yang wait! He's going to hurt you, I don't want him to."

Yang frowned sitting her sister down on the bed. "I'd rather him hurt me than you. You don't deserve it." She said jumping at the sound of the door downstairs slamming shut.

"Stay here. Please." Ruby watched as the blonde closed her door, she listened to the sound of footsteps going down the stairs a few shouts heard.

She bit her lip bringing her knees to her chest then she brought her hands to her ears. "You don't know that Yang…"

Oh and I overdose

Boy, I want off of this roller coaster

You take me high just to bring me down

Oh, and you bring me down, down

She watched as the girl played with the end of her shirt. "Do… you know if she likes anyone?"

The redhead bit her lip shifting in her spot. Right, how did she not notice. The looks she saw Reese give Weiss sometimes, asking small things here and there. How did she not notice?

"Uh, I have no idea. I m-mean I can ask?"

She sighed slipping off her headset, she sat it down next to her book before leaning back in her chair.

The redhead rubbed her eyes glancing at the clock on her far wall, when she noticed the time she groaned a little.

It was already 1 am? Unplugging her headset she wrapped the cord up, nice and neatly. Opening the drawer she stopped for a quick second, the rope catching her eye.

She frowned setting her headset down before picking the rope up. She ran her thumb over the bristly texture. She forgot about this… having no excuse at all to really open this drawer.

Yet… that temptation was still there. Her smile.

The redhead frowned, she gripped the rope hard watching as her knuckles grew white. She couldn't really be the reason, could she?

No. She slipped the rope back into the drawer tossing her headset in as well. Turning off her computer she grabbed her phone before heading over to her bed, but before she could sit down said phone buzzed a little. Indicating that someone had messaged her.

Raising an eyebrow she sat on her bed pulling the phone back out.

W- Hey, are you still up?

Ruby sighed laying back onto the bed, she held the phone up in the air before replying.

R - Yeah, what's up?

Weiss, was a complicated girl. With a complicated family as far as Ruby knew. She never met the girl's father, not that she wanted to at all. He sounded like a complete tool to her.

Reese was right when she said that Ruby knew a lot about the girl. It was true, the two had been friends since freshman year, they knew practically everything about each other. Weiss even knowing about… some of the redheads mistakes from her past.

W - Think you could come over? My asshole of a dad left no too long ago for his business trip, so the house it free.

R - I said last time was the last time Weiss.

W - I wasn't suggesting that Ruby, listen. I just want someone to hang out with for a little, not like that… I promise. Plus you said that you had something to talk about, let's talk about it over a few drinks or something.

R - It's 1 am.

W - I know that, I can come pick you up or something. Write a note for Yang, she'll cool down if you just make her favorite dish later on.

Ruby frowned sitting up, she sighed running a hand through her hair.

R - Care to give me a ride? Don't want to get kidnapped or something.

W - Can do, I'll be over in five minutes.

The redhead got up from her bed pocketing her phone, she grabbed a small duffel bag throwing a few pairs of clothes in it. Taking a deep breath she turned off her room light slowly opening her bedroom door, hoping that it wouldn't squeak like most times.

Thankfully she lucked out and was able to get into the hallway. Now, just make it to the stairs and repeat the process. Slowly but surely she tiptoed down the hall, passing Yang's room. Her door just a foot open, she didn't bother looking in. Now for the stairs, this wasn't always an easy process but if she placed her feet in the right spots she should be able to do it.

Once down the stairs she froze when she saw the kitchen light on. Looking back up the stairs she raised an eyebrow. Was Yang not in her room?

She made her way to the kitchen door peeking her head around the corner, lo behold there was her uncle Qrow. Which was weird, he usually never came home often.

"Uncle Qrow?" She whispered watching as the man looked up from his drink.

She set her bag down going over to the table. "What are you doing here?" She questioned sitting down.

"Figured I should get some real sleep in a real bed, I mean this still is my home too I hope." He said downing the last of whatever liquid was in his glass.

Ruby frowned shifting in her seat. "I just didn't expect you to be here… this late."

Qrow chuckled pouring himself a little more of the brown liquid. "Are you planning on running away or something." He said gesturing to the bag at the kitchen door.

"No, just going over to a friends house."

"This late?" He questioned a smirk on his face. She rolled her eyes pulling out her phone when it buzzed.

"Yes this late, listen. When Yang wakes up can you tell her Weiss needed some mental support," she got up from her spot going over to her bag. "Also tell her I'll make whatever she wants."

Qrow chuckled capping his drink. "Don't get into any trouble kid, I'm not looking to go back to the station tonight."

Ruby gave a small smile. "Thanks Uncle Qrow. I'll see you later." She said picking up her bag, she moved over to the door slowly but quickly opening it.

The cold night air hit her skin, even through her red hoodie she could still feel the cold.

I'm trying not to take too much

I'm in over my head

Over love, boy I over trust

Give me the chance to pick up the pieces you left me in, why did I let you in?

Overzealous, I'm over this, oh I'm over us

Over and over, I let you under my skin and it's over

I promise never again you'd come over

Something takes over me, I can't control this hallucinogen

She pulled the back door open tossing her bag in before she slid into the front seat. "Who's car is that." Weiss questioned putting the car in drive.

"Uncle Qrow, thankfully he gave me a free pass. I think he may have been drunk so… that might have helped a little."

"And your sister?"

"Out like a log, I'll text her in a few hours if she questions where I am."

Weiss shook her head shifting in her seat. "When did you become such a rebel?"

The redhead smirked a little, it faltered a little before she looked back down at her hands. "Says the one who goes behind her fathers back to drink and smoke pot."

The girl leaned more into her door resting her left hand on the door. "Touché."

Soon enough they reached Weiss' house. Fancy two story house with many rooms that were for various occasions and such. Weiss grabbed Ruby's bag as the two made their way into the house.

"Only staff on hand right now is Klein, you remember him right?" Weiss asked pushing her way into her room. "Sure do, makes good cookies. But I'll admit not as good as mine. What about your dick of a brother?" Ruby questioned, she slipped her shoes off before hopping onto Weiss' bed.

"Went with my father, thankfully." She said going over to her closet. She disappeared into the closet, few seconds later she came back out closing the door behind her.

A small box in her hand. "Mind accompanying me to get some drinks? We can talk in the pool or something."

"I don't have anything to wear." Weiss shrugged.

"Just wear your bra and underwear Rose, it's not like we haven't seen anything." The girl replied.

Ruby hummed, she got up from her spot following Weiss out of her room. They travelled down the stairs making a few turns before entering the kitchen.

Weiss handed the box over to Ruby before grabbing a bottle of wine from the cooler, along with two glasses to follow.

"Alright, let's head to the pool."

The two continued on before they got to said pool. An indoor/outdoor pool in the Schnee house. Weiss set down the bottle and glasses before gesturing for the box.

Ruby handed it over before sitting down in one of the chairs, Weiss doing the same. "How long have you been hiding that?" Ruby asked grabbing the wine, she took the opener jabbing it into the cork.

"Few weeks I guess. He never has a reason to go into my closet so." She pulled out a small joint and a lighter.

Ruby hummed pulling the cork out she threw it to the side before grabbing a glass. She filled both glasses sliding one over to Weiss' side of the table.

Weiss lit the joint taking a deep breath from it. She coughed breathing the smoke out, a laugh coming after. "Damn, that's something I haven't felt for a bit." She said holding it out for Ruby.

The redhead took it bringing it to her lips. Taking a deep breath she handed it back over letting the smoke wisp out her lips.

She chuckled passing it back to Weiss. "So, what's been on your mind. I can see something's been eating at you for a while." Weiss said, she shifted her legs over to the side facing Ruby.

Who was taking a small sip of her drink. "Just a lot of Bs from school. And I guess a little from friends."

Weiss raised an eyebrow passing the joint over to the girl before taking a few sips from her wine. "Do tell, we rarely even talk anymore. With Volleyball season picking up."

Ruby hummed she set the joint down in the tray drinking the rest of her wine. "I guess you could say crushes. Ones that I wish didn't happen."

The other girl nodded pouring herself a little more wine. "Why don't we take this to the hot tub and we can discuss more." She said standing up from her chair bringing the wine bottle with her.

The redhead chuckled getting up and following Weiss. They reached the hot tub setting their things down on a small table next to the hot tub.

"How hot?" Weiss asked opening up a small box.

"Hot, but not too hot."

Ruby unzipped her hoodie putting it to the side with her shoes. She slipped off the rest of her clothes before dipping her foot into the water. Once she was sure it was not too hot she got in, Weiss doing the same once she was undressed.

"So crushes?" Weiss asked sipping her wine.

The redhead hummed setting her glass off to the side. "You remember Reese right? Green haired, loves to ride skateboards?"

Weiss swirled her glass pondering for a few seconds. "Oh yes yes right, yeah Reese. I remember her. Why do you like her?" She said smirking.

Ruby rolled her eyes. "She doesn't like me like that… however… she kinda likes you…"

"Wait, me?"

"No the other Weiss. Yes you!"

Weiss snorted. "Why would she like me?"

"I don't know, maybe for your looks, your appreciation for sports or maybe your personality."

"And, how do you feel about this?" Weiss pondered scooching a little more over to Ruby. "Why does my opinion matter at all, if you like her or whatever."

"I don't know, you tell me. You seem to care." She said running a hand along her jaw a small smirk on her face when she saw Ruby's cheeks brighten.

"I thought I said no." She whispered feeling Weiss kiss the girl's cheek.

"Did you really mean that though Ruby Rose."

The way Weiss said her name sent shivers up her spine, she felt cold even though they were in the hottub.

"I don't know…" Ruby bit her lip, she felt Weiss pull her onto her lap the girl's lips on her neck.

"You don't know…" Weiss let her fingers run along the edge of the girl's panties. "Are you sure about that?" She whispered letting her hand run up the girl's back.

Oh, and I overdose

Boy, I want off of this roller coaster

You take me high just to bring me down

Oh, and you bring me down

Oh, and I overdose

Boy I want off this of roller coaster

You take me high just to bring me down

Oh, and you bring me down

Her hand slammed on the nightstand before skidding around to find the ringing phone. She huffed finally grabbing it. Opening her eyes against the bright light of the sun she stared at the screen pressing the answer button.

"Hello?" She groaned rolling over into her pillow.

"Ruby Summer Rose. You have a lot to explain." Yang seethed.

Ruby brought her hand to her forehead. "Didn't Uncle Qrow tell you?" She sighed bringing the blanket over her head.

"He's passed out, you didn't think to leave a note? I was worried someone kidnapped you or something." Yang said.

The redhead sighed again. "I'm 17 Yang."

"And you're not 18 yet, I'm still technically your guardian besides Qrow. I want you home in an hour so you can explain to me exactly why you snuck out of the house last night."

"Weiss needed help. She wasn't having a good time and she was having a breakdown." Ruby said quickly before her sister could hang up the phone.

"And that concerns you why?"

"Because I'm her best friend? She has no one. Sure she has the volleyball team but those aren't exactly suitable friends Yang. Her sister left for the Air Force, her brother is a backstabbing cunt pardon my language and her father… don't make me explain her father."

There was a few seconds of silence before Yang sighed. "Next time just tell me. Are you coming home for breakfast at all?"

Ruby rolled over ignoring her headache to glance at the clock. "Weiss isn't up yet, we can make something ourselves."

"Alright, do you need anything for school tomorrow?"

"No, I have my bag and such. Thanks for the offer though."

"Right right. Please do actually go tomorrow. I'm glad you haven't been skipping a lot anymore."

Ruby hummed letting her head fall onto the pillow. "Alright I'm going to go and wake Weiss up, I'll see you after school tomorrow."

"Ok Ruby. I love you."

"Love you too Yang."

The redhead clicked the end button letting her phone fall onto the bed. She felt arms wrap around her waist.

"What did she say?" Weiss tiredly asked resting her chin on the girl's shoulder.

"I can stay over again, but…" She shimmied out of Weiss' hold. "I'm staying in the other room tonight."

Weiss groaned resting on her back. The blanket wrapped around her waist leaving her chest bare.

"Come on Ruby. I won't bite."

Ruby glared at the girl. "I told you last time was the last time, I'm just a lightweight when it comes to alcohol."

Weiss chuckled. "I know I know, I'm just messing with you. I'm sorry it got to that point again. I didn't mean for it to. Plus, don't I have a lucky girl to ask out?" She said a stupid grin on her face.

Ruby frowned looking down at the floor, she picked up her pair of pants slipping them on. She got up looking around for her duffle, when she noticed that it was near the closet.

Getting a bra and a shirt she put them on waiting for Weiss to get herself dressed. "How about we make some omelets and have a movie day?"

"Sure, that sounds fun." Ruby smiled, her chest tightening.

Why does it hurt. Why do I care, pity love.

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"I can't believe that she actually flicked the bullet like that."

"It was totally CGI though." Ruby said laughing a little.

Weiss chuckled her grip tightening on her duffle bag. She skipped up onto the sidewalk pocketing her car keys.

"So you're telling me I can't flick a bullet like a badass?"

Ruby shook her head pulling her hoodie up. "No, you can't. It's scientifically proven that a gun cannot be flicked to swerve a bullet."

"Damn, It would've been cool to see."

Ruby glanced up towards the student entrance biting her lip. Reese stood with her hands behind her back, waiting for someone.

"Hey Ruby, I'll catch you later. I'm going to go talk to her." Weiss said patting Ruby on the back before rushing forward.

The redhead slowed her pace watching as Weiss got Reese's attention. She said a few words both giving a smile. Ruby frowned running a hand over her arm.

She felt someone poke her other arm gaining her attention. She looked towards the person, she felt a small smile tug on her lips when she saw it was Neo.

"What are you doing out here? We usually meet inside?"

The redhead shrugged, she gestured towards the girl's bag. "Don't worry, thought about doing something different today. Here, I'll carry that for a bit." Neo smiled slipping her bag off.

"Pathetic." Ruby whispered letting the girls bag fall to the floor, the contents all over the ground of the hallway.

Neo frowned looking at Ruby's back. She watched as the girl's shoulders slowly fell as they walked into the school.

We fight, we laugh, detox, rehab

Letting go of what we had

Over trying, over lies, over crying, over-traumatized

Overworked and moreover I'm done

Over and over, I'm falling under your spell, call me over

I'm runnin' back to this hell you come over

And didn't you say we were through, why can't I get over you?

The two got to Neo's locker, the smaller girl getting a few things from her bag. She handed them over to Ruby, who was staring at the locker. Thinking about something. Over time Neo could tell if the girl was thinking of something, she'd stare off into the distance or at something.

She waved her hand in front of the girl gaining her attention. "Are you sure you're ok? You know you can talk to me if you ever need something. I won't bite."

Ruby bit her lip closing Neo's bag, she brought it up her shoulder before fiddling with her hands. "Like I said you shouldn't worry about my problems."

Neo frowned grabbing onto the girl's arm before she could turn away from her. "Is it about what happened in middle school?"

Ruby shifted on her feet, thinking for a few. "Kind of, it's a lot."

"You know I don't hate you right?"

The girl shook her head running a hand through her hair. "Why don't you, you should hate me. I hurt you… everyday made fun of you. I'm sorry I did that to you…"

"I don't need an apology." Neo paused for a quick second, she shifted on her feet fumbling with her hands. "What happened in the past happened Ruby, I don't blame you ok? So please let it go, I don't want you to hate yourself anymore because of it."

"It's not that easy Neo." Ruby signed leaning back against the locker.

"Why isn't it easy. You never meant to do those things."

"I bullied you to make myself feel better, does that make me a good person?"

Neo bit her lip. "Listen Ruby... whatever happened to you when you were younger. I know you don't want to talk about it, but whatever happened... I'm here for you. No matter how long it takes and even if you never tell me. I'm here." She paused looking down at her feet. "I don't like seeing you hurt yourself. I care too much to see you do this to yourself."

Ruby stared at the girl, not moving an inch. She sighed running a hand through her hair. "Thank you Neo. I appreciate it... a lot."

Neo gave the girl a smile nodding, she gave a quick glance down at her watch. "Oh, we should get to first period. Don't want to be late." She grabbed her bag from the redhead starting to walk down the hall.

Ruby stared at the girl's back, how could she simply brush it off like it was nothing at all? Like what she did meant nothing, how could someone accept that so easily. She frowned her hand gripping the strap of her bag.

She pulled out her phone looking at the wallpaper. It was her and Weiss, from freshman year. She sighed her finger lingering on the home button of her phone.

Weiss… couldn't always be the one. She never saw her as girlfriend type… you could say friends with benefits. Ruby bit her lip before shaking her head. She pocketing her phone quickly catching up with Neo.

Maybe… this was her chance to start off anew. Maybe?

I hope you all enjoyed! I'm sorry it has been a bit! Been super busy juggling a group project and writing and rewriting and planning and such. Trying to get started on a sequel and get a job. Life is great lol, anyway I hope you all enjoyed! Stay Shiny my friends!