Ruby was sick. There was no getting around it. She tried to hide it from Weiss for the whole day after their revenge on Yang's parents, but her lack of sleep caused her immune system to shut down, and now, Ruby was lying in bed with the sniffles and a sore throat.

"Weiss, really...I'm not very sick," Ruby pleaded. Weiss would have none of it.

"Ruby, you are my girlfriend. I am going to take care of you whether you like it or not. Now: which soup do you want? Lentil or chicken?"

"Chicken, please," asked Ruby in a small voice.

"Coming right up!" said Weiss with a smile. She filled a small pot with water, put it on the stove, and poured in a mix of dehydrated vegetables and meat. I can't believe I'm giving this to my girlfriend...I've never had chicken soup from a bag! Weiss thought. She waited on Ruby until the soup was ready, doing her homework, opening and shutting windows, and refusing all thank-you kisses from Ruby "I am not going to kiss you until you're feeling better!". As Weiss checked on the soup, which was almost ready, a knock sounded at the door. Weiss got up and opened the door for Yang and Blake, who came in.

"Rubes, what's wrong?" Yang asked.

"Weiss and I went out last night...more like last morning...I didn't get enough sleep, and I guess it got me sick." Ruby said sullenly. Yang rounded on Weiss.

"What did you do last night?" she asked.

"Well um, I think...Ruby should explain," said Weiss, cheeks turning pink. Yang turned back to Ruby.

"What did you do, young lady?"

"Well, um, ever since Raven kicked me out, I've been working on a special revenge plan. I know you had your plan that you and Blake worked out, but I thought I could leave her a...gift of sorts." Yang was incredulous, mouth agape. Blake saw that and tried to change the subject, knowing how hot-heading Yang could get at times.

"You know, I could probably make some tea..." interjected Blake, but was cut off by Yang.

"Ruby! Come on, we were going to solve this with maturity! What did you do, egg the house?"

"Well, uh, we kinda, stole their car..." muttered Ruby. Yang's eyes grew comically large, her jaw dropping. "And! And! Yang, we put it back, we just went stargazing for a little in Dad's convertible, that's all! Oh, and, I left a rose for Raven." Ruby snickered at the last part. Yang took a deep breath.

"Well, if you didn't break anything..." she said, conceding to her sister's pleas, "I guess it's ok. But no more?"

"Ok!" said Ruby in her cutest voice. Weiss caught her eye. Is there more? Her eyes seemed to ask. Ruby gave a slight shake of her head, imperceptible to anyone not looking for it.

"So, Weiss, watcha making?" asked Yang, darting over to the pot of chicken soup.

"Oh, just some soup for Ruby," she said with a smile.

"Oh man, it's been so long since I've had homemade chicken soup!" Yang then launched into a story with Weiss awkwardly standing there with her ladle clutched between her hands. Ruby smiled at her sisters antics, and Blake tried heroically to get Yang to stop talking. After about five minutes, Weiss interrupted Yang.

"Soup's ready," she said brusquely, lightly pushing past Yang to fill a bowl with soup. "Here you go, beloved," she said, putting it on Ruby's nightstand.

"Beloved? Weiss, this is the twenty-first century," teased Yang.

"I think it's cute when she calls me that," said Ruby, defending her girlfriend. She picked up the bowl and blew across its surface.

"Ruby, be careful," advised Weiss. "That soup is...really...hot..." she trailed off as Ruby took a gulp, ballooned her cheeks, and sucked it air. After thrashing with agony for another five seconds, Ruby swallowed and breathed a deep breath.

"Good advice, Weiss," she said, smiling slightly. "Heh. That rhymes."

"Are you ok?" asked Weiss rushing over to her side.

"Don't baby her, she just burned her tongue," scoffed Yang. Weiss turned and gave Yang a full dose of you-do-not-mess-with-a-Schnee from her diamond-blue eyes. Ruby cleared her throat.

"I kinda burned the roof of my mouth...it feels kinda swollen. My tongue hurts, too." the girl said. Weiss straightened.

"Well, you just need some ice cream or ice water," she said matter-of-factly. Ruby brightened.

"Ice cream!" she squealed like a little kid, hugging Weiss. "You're the best ever!" Weiss hugged her back.

"Be right back, my love," she said, leading Blake and Yang out, then following them. Where in the world are we going to get ice cream in November? She pulled out her scroll. "Do you guys know any ice cream places, maybe frozen yogurt around here?" Weiss asked Blake and Yang. They shook their heads. "Ah, it is as I feared," said Weiss ominously. "I must call...her."

Weiss stopped walking and looked up from her scroll.

"Here," she announced, knocking primly on the door and stepping back. A girl with black pink-streaked hair opened the door without a word. She held it open, motioning for the trio to step inside. After they were in, she closed the door and looked at Weiss, head cocked questioningly.

"We're looking for ice cream," said Weiss. "I heard you have a lot of...precious commodities that others may purchase, and was wondering if you had any strawberry ice cream." Weiss looked around the room. Crates of something green were in packages, with pink stickers that simply read "Neo" on them. There were gaming consoles, drugs, candy, keys, anything one might want. Weiss cleared her throat. Neo came back with a gallon of ice cream. She held it up so Weiss could see and nodded.

"I see," said Weiss. "Very good. How much, 20 Lien?" Neo shook her head. "Thirty. Forty. Forty-five? That's highway robbery! Very well, I see your point," growled Weiss, handing her the money and walking out.

Ruby perked up like a puppy when Weiss entered, holding her promised strawberry ice cream.

"You would not believe the trouble I went to to get this," said Weiss with a shudder. Ruby gave her a hug.

"Thanks, Weiss, you're the best." she said.

"Alright, well, it was nice seeing you two, but we are going to do something a little more fun," said Yang, as she was dragged out the door by a silent and determined Blake. "See you guys later!"

Weiss turned to Ruby. "Now hurry up, and get better, so I can kiss you," she said. "I actually like this," she explained. "I feel like we focus too much on the, shall we say, romantic part of our relationship. Not that I don't like it, of course. It's just nice to take care of you," said Weiss. "I...I love you." She looked at the beautiful, perfect girl lying beside her.

"Love you too," whispered Ruby.

A/N: I know right, the inevitable sick/injured episode. Pretty fluffy chapter, but writing that Neo part was fun. The winter ball is coming up, looking forward to writing that. Review/fav/follow, feedback is appreciated. PM me if you have any questions! I have, like, no life :P