Blake was resting comfortably in one of her favorite spots, under a wide tree that blocked out most of the light but still allowed enough sun through the leaves to feel the warmth. Her knees were drawn up to her chest while her book rested on them, but she was far from content.

Her eyes had been roaming across the same page for nearly five minutes now without registering what the words were, much to her irritation.

The cause of such distraction was a certain blonde partner of hers, currently lying on her back in the grass with her legs splayed outwards. She was gazing up at the sky and humming tunelessly, supposedly respecting her need for some private time while still keeping her company.

The Cat Faunus knew better.

Finally she couldn't take it any longer and flipped her book shut after marking her place.

"Go on, Yang, spit it out."

"Who, me?" her partner replied with feigned innocence. "What makes you think I had anythin' to say?"

Blake leveled her look at the blonde bruiser, the look that said she was just about done with whatever excrement her current object of irritation was dishing out, and it would be best to change their tune now before violence ensued.

"Okay, okay," Yang grinned unabashedly, raising her hands in surrender. She sat up cross-legged with her elbows resting on her knees and her hands held loosely in front of her. "So, kitten, how's it going with Ruby?"

"It's… going," Blake replied hesitantly. "And don't call me kitten."

"You wanna talk about it?"

"We just did, and I told you not to call me it. Not that you ever listen to me."

"Blake."

She glanced up at the seriousness in her partner's voice. Yang's lilac eyes were riveted on her own, searching for something.

"Yang… It's fine, really."

"I'm just sayin', it's gotta be a little weird sharing your crush with another girl."

"It's…" Blake hesitated, searching for the right word. "Different."

Yang threw her head back and laughed uproariously. "Different? Yeah, okay, that's putting it mildly. So the two of you, you and Pyrrha, patched things up?"

Blake nodded slowly. "We've agreed to… well, share."

"Hmm."

"For Ruby's sake."

"Uh-huh." Yang regarded her skeptically. "So, your friend and team leader, who you've been carrying a whoppin' big torch for…"

"Not that big a torch," Blake grumbled.

"...Finally agrees to go out with you, but wants you to share her with another girl. Also a friend, but not someone you're romantically attracted to."

The Cat Faunus sighed. "I suppose that's an adequate summary of the situation."

"Oh, man…" Yang chuckled. "You got it real bad for her, kitten."

Blake hung her head dejectedly. "Yeah. Yeah, I do, Yang." She shot a glare past her bangs at the blonde. "And stop calling me kitten."

A/N: So, a little insight into how Blake's looking at the arrangement. Short chapter this time around (I think the author's notes are as long as the chapter itself, lol). Next chapter we'll check in with Pyrrha…

Blake's look, a.k.a. "I am 800% done with your shit right now."

THB4: Hey, you leave me a review, I give a shout-out. Them's the rules. I think at this point we can assume a number of things, even though I'm not specifying (purposely) where in the storyline this might take place. The team is fully aware of Ruby and Yang being half-sisters as well as the specifics of their parentage. They know about Blake being a Faunus. And, for reasons that will become clear down the line, they know about each other's combat capabilities (including Pyrrha).

growlscout: My omake-buddy! I might do some more down the line. They do highly amuse me, but I'm easily entertained like that. And I'm so glad you appreciate the non-drama of the relationship, once we got past the competitive stage. Things will slowly start to fall into place for the three… Have no fear, though, Ruby is just as invested in the relationship as the others. Oh, and I'm proud to be a bad influence. Been doing it to my own kids for years now.

Kokuyoseki no tsubasa: Hey there! Glad to hear you like the differing POVs, and I'm intrigued with the idea of showing the thoughts of random folk regarding them. In fact, I think you just gave me a cool idea for another chapter. Thanks!

Boarador: Some Blake and Yang, as requested!

icecold1039: Glad you've enjoyed it so far!

Martin Hooper1: Hey there, glad to see you followed over to this one too! I'm having way too much fun with it, and it only gets better from here.

Guest21: Happy to oblige!

Alright, next chapter goes up tonight! Stay shiny!