CH 3 Phase 2 The Distraction

Sorry for the long wait, life has been busy lately. Mistakes are my own, etc. Hope you enjoy!

Blake and Yang walked passed little shops and boutiques, occasionally stopping to look through the large windows to see what was inside. The two girls continued walking until they reached a bookstore, Yang laughed as Blake quickly went inside. Blake was in her element, easily finding her way through the isles as she came across her desired section. Yang followed, occasionally stopping to look at a book or two that caught her eye. She smiled as she found a book filled with children's stories, a few of them she had read to Ruby as a child.

"Yang! Please read me another story." Ruby pleaded, sitting in her bed with her stuffed bear.

"Alright but shhh. It's past our bedtime remember?" Yang whispered as she got up from her bed and walked over to the bookshelf.

Ruby snuggled in her bed as Yang returned with an old worn leather book, the blonde sat on the bed. Yang felt her sister lean into her side, reading along and looking at the pictures.

"Once upon a time there was a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her, but most of all by her grandmother, and there was nothing that she would not have given to the child. Once she gave her a little riding hood of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never wear anything else; so she was always called 'Little Red Riding Hood.'"

"Yang?"

The blonde was pulled from her thoughts as she looked over to see Blake, she had two books in her hands.

"Sorry, I got sidetracked. What were you saying?" Yang said sheepishly as she put the book back on the shelf.

"I said I found the series I put reserves on. What did you find?" Blake said with a smile as she walked over to the blonde.

"Oh, um, I just found stories I used to read to Ruby as a kid. She always asked me to read her a story before bed." Yang chuckled as she thought back to her childhood. She showed her partner the book filled with children's stories.

"That's so sweet. At least now I know where Ruby got her love for books." Blake smiled at her partner.

The two then made their way to the register, the woman behind the counter smiled at them. As the woman rang up the two purchases, Yang pulled out her lien before Blake had a chance to even search her pocket.

"Don't worry I got this." Yang said with a smile.

"You didn't have to do that but thank you." Blake smiled appreciative.

Purchase made, the two exited the store to continue walking the city. They reached the corner of the street, stopping to wait for the traffic to pass.

"So, what's next?" Yang asked leaning on the lamppost to look at her partner.

"Well, we could go to a café for lunch. Are you hungry?" Blake suggested with a shrug.

"Sounds perfect, lead the way." Yang agreed happily.

The light changed and they crossed the street to another block of the city. They made their way to a café that had large window booths.

"I think I'll get a coffee with a breakfast sandwich or maybe a muffin. What about you?" Yang said as they walked.

"I love my tea's so I'll stick with that and as for food I would love a tuna melt." Blake replied with a smile.

"Why am I not surprised." Yang chuckled.

Just as they were about to walk in Blake noticed her friends already inside. Blake's panicked eyes met Pyrrha's surprised green. Yang was still talking about different lunch choices and hadn't noticed them yet. Thinking quickly, she turned around the face the blonde, grabbing her arm.

"Hey wha-"

"This place looks packed already let's go somewhere else."

Blake pulled her along farther down the block, a sigh of relief left her lips as she heard Yang stumble along behind her. She stopped at another crosswalk before turning to face the blonde.

"Geez if you didn't want to eat there you could've just said so." Yang laughed.

"I'm sorry, but there is another place down this way we can go to instead." Blake apologized as she squeezed the blonde's hand gently.

They crossed and walked passed a few more shops before walking into another little café. The bell chimed signaling their entrance. The little establishment had a charming and simple atmosphere, gentle smooth jazz mix filled the background as people siting at the tables talked to each other. The two made their way to the counter, the display case showed fresh baked pastries and breakfast items and the chalkboard menu above the register presented a variety of other items.

"Hello and welcome to Bluebird Café, let me know what you would like to order." The woman said kindly.

"Ah man it all looks so good." Yang said as she looked at the display case.

"I'll do a jasmine tea please with a tuna melt." Blake said with a smile.

Blake and the cashier watched in amusement as Yang continued to ponder her order. She had narrowed her choices down to a breakfast sandwich, a french vanilla muffin, and a strawberry Danish.

"Okay, okay. I'll have a breakfast sandwich with a hazelnut coffee please." Yang said, smiling at the woman.

"Okay I'll get that ready for you. Feel free to pick a table. Enjoy!" the woman said with a generous smile.

The two girls made their way over to a booth in the corner, next to a window looking out towards the street.

"We have to take Rubes and Weiss here, they'd like it." Yang commented as she looked around the café in appreciation.

"I think so too. It's not as busy as the other places." Blake noted as she looked around as well before returning her gaze to her partner.

"I wonder how those two are doing. I'm sure my sister has come up with some crazy strategies." Yang commented leaning her arms on their table.

Blake smiled, a laugh escaping her lips, "Poor Weiss."

"Well, if anyone can handle my sister, it's Weiss." Yang said with a nod.

Their order was brought over to them, they thanked the woman before eating their lunch. Blake happily took a sip of her tea, a hum of approval indicating to Yang that it was to her partners liking. The blonde drinking her coffee as well, a content smile on her face from the smooth taste.

"How is the tuna melt? Does it exceed your expectations?" Yang teased as her partner ate her food.

"If you must know, yes. Yes, it does." Blake smiled gleefully, taking another bite of her tuna.

Yang's bubbly laugh was music to her ears as she continued to eat her sandwich.

"Shush you, eat your food before it gets cold." Blake scolded in amusement.

The two girls continued eating their sandwiches, occasionally talking to each other about classes and the upcoming tournament. Food eaten, the two girls continued to talk while enjoying their drinks.

"Okay so where to next? I think the pier isn't too far from here, we could walk over to the market along the docks? Or what do you have in mind?" Yang asked, smiling as she held her coffee cup in her hands.

"You lead this time and I'll follow." Blake smiled.

The two left the café, again Yang insisted on paying and Blake promised to pay her back once they returned to their dorm. Individuals were selling fresh produce and other items, happily engaging with customers and people passing by. The two girls walked along the stands, looking at the items being offered and briefly talking to the owners of the stands.

As the afternoon dwelled on, the pair made their way out onto the pier, the ocean waves crashed gently against the shore. The smell of the salt water made Blake's nose tingle in a pleasant way. Seagulls cawed overhead, mingling about the skies and finding perches on the railings of the dock. Sailboats passed by in the distance, slowly gliding their way across the water.

"Kind of reminds me of being back home." Yang said softly as she leaned against the railing, watching the waves form in the deep blue water. "I used to sit on the rocks by the beach and just watch the waves roll in."

"Sounds nice." Blake commented with a smile.

"Yeah, whenever I wanted time to myself that's where I'd be." Yang nodded.

"Good to know, incase you suddenly disappear on me." Blake teased.

"Wouldn't dream of it." Yang smiled in return.

The two took in the relaxing atmosphere, simply enjoying the others company.

"Today was nice, just the two of us. Don't you think?"

"Definitely."

Yang breathed in the salty air before pushing away from the railing, "Well I suppose we should be getting back huh?"

Blake tensed slightly. Checking the time on her scroll, it read 6PM, she knew the surprise party wouldn't be ready for another hour. Delay! Delay!

Yang was beginning to walk past her partner, knowing Blake would follow. What the blonde wasn't expecting was being pulled back around to face her partner. Pink decorated Blake's cheeks as she held Yang in place, her eyes held embarrassment.

"Blake?"

In a flash of boldness Blake never knew she had, she quickly reached up and grabbed Yang's orange scarf, pulling it down. The garment was freed, and Yang stared in confusion as Blake disappeared from in front of her. She reached out a hand, the blurred image of her partner faded completely. Looking around she finally spotted the real Blake at the end of the pier where they started from. The faunus was holding the orange scarf to her chest.

Yang began walking over to her partner when the other girl immediately sprinted from her position.

"What the-Hey! Get back here!" Yang laughed, running after the brunette.

The chase was on.