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Chapter 5

The following day started simple enough; during classes, Blake sat next to Weiss at all times, even boldly seating herself between the heiress and the sniper when the opportunity presented itself.

She subtly scooted closer and nonchalantly brushed her hand against Weiss', or plucked a loose strand of hair away from the girl's clothes; it was simple, innocent gestures that attracted the fencer's attention without giving Blake away as the Faunus made sure they interacted more than Weiss did with Ruby. This continued throughout the day until classes finally ended and the Faunus asked;

"Say, Weiss, would you like to go out for a cup of coffee? I mean, tea for me, but still." The brunette's feline ears fluttered expectantly as she smiled. "I'd like to talk to you about some combat strategies we could make use of, if you're willing."

"`Checkmate´ strategies huh?" Weiss replied. A small smile curved her lips as she entertained the idea. "Why, that sounds like a good idea. We should update our tactics every once in a while. Count me in." She turned towards the sniper. "Will you be joining us Ruby? As our team-leader you should be present for these matters even if it's not part of your pair-up combinations."

Blake quickly hid her frown. Weiss was not wrong, but this was not helping hers or Velvet's cause.

Just as Ruby was about to reply – likely a happy affirmative response – Velvet skipped over behind her and embraced the sniper. "Hello everyone! How's it going?"

"Velvet!" the redhead chirped as she spun around and returned the hug. It was to both Faunus' amusement how the younger girl was perfect height for Velvet's chest. "We finally finished classes for today! You too, huh?"

"Yep! No more studying for this bunny!" she replied and giggled. "Say, Ruby, I didn't get the chance to ask you yesterday, but would you like to come over again, watch the program about weapon engineering? Maybe grab something to eat afterwards?"

Ruby gasped. Her eyes were wider than sauces and practically glistening like stars. "Do I ever! Let's go—!" She froze up. "Oh. Uh, Weiss, can I…? I mean…"

Weiss playfully scoffed and rolled her eyes. "Go. We'll inform you later about our battle strategies, you weapon-freak. Let's go, Blake."

The sniper cheered and threw herself around the brunette's arm. "Let's hurry, Velvet! I don't wanna miss the program!"

Velvet snickered. "Of course." She subtly glanced back at Blake as their eyes met and exchanged winks. Things were going as planned and if they kept this up Weiss and Ruby would eventually drift apart and fall for their respective Faunus ladies. Completely fool-proof and not at all morally wrong. Nope, not at all.

Yang watched as her teammates walked away absorbed in their own plans and conversations. She clicked the roof of her mouth with her tongue nonplussed. "So…Weiss and Rubes are being separated…and those two…" She scrutinized Blake and Weiss. "They are going to bang. And they…" She peered over at her sister and Velvet. "They are also going to fuck, huh? Mkay."

The brawler grinned and eagerly fished up her Scroll. She dialled a certain number – one she had frequented many times – and waited for someone to pick up. When there was a silent gasp on the other end she beamed. "Neo, I've got the room for myself! Get over here asap with the usual stuff and don't bother putting on underwear! …Oh, I probably should've just texted you as usual, huh…A-Anyway, just get over here with easy-access clothes; mommy is need of some lovin'~"

To say that the program about weapon engineering was not interesting would be a huge lie. It was fascinating and awe-inspiring to say the very least and any Huntsman and Huntress would benefit from watching it especially if they often tinkered or custom-modded their weapons.

But with Ruby Rose sitting next to her, practically leaning against her shoulder all comfortable, the program was mostly ignored as Velvet simply enjoyed the moment – enjoyed the shared warmth between them and just spending time with the adorable younger girl.

She wanted to do this with her as girlfriends; wanted to take Ruby out on dates, snuggle up like this and casually put her arm around the sniper. She would lean in close, gently kiss her creamy-pale cheek and work her way around to those cute lips and steal her breath away.

If only she could do that right now.

"This is nice," Ruby said, breaking the silence between them. "You know, Weiss doesn't really enjoy these types of shows. It's always culture or Atlas-related to her."

Velvet sighed. "That's a shame."

"Mm. It is. But this is nice. Just the two of us with a mutual interest, like this. The only time Weiss even talks about weapons is when it's about her sword and even then it's kinda…I dunno, limited? It's boring when that happens."

"Good thing I'm here then," Velvet replied and flashed the girl a smile. "We can geek out on weapons together."

Ruby looked up back at her and for a moment her eyes flashed with something the brunette couldn't quite pinpoint. Her pale cheeks were noticeably red and the smile that curved her lips was breath-taking. "I like the sound of that, Velvet."

They didn't say another word until the program was over an hour later. As they watched it together, cuddled together like that, Velvet's heart raced. The urge to kiss the girl was agonizingly strong, but she didn't want to risk it. Not yet.

But as she forgot herself and placed her arm over Ruby, the sniper shifted invitingly as it draped over her shoulder and she cuddled up against the Faunus. Any closer and she could probably feel Velvet's heartbeat.

For the moment, Velvet was however content as she simply spent time with Ruby, happy with the knowledge that the sniper was just as comfortable as she was.