Pyrrha wasn't very good at video games.

It wasn't from a lack of trying, sweet Oum, it wasn't from a lack of trying. Given how much Ruby enjoyed them, Pyrrha had tried her hand at quite a number of them, content that at the worst, it was a way to spend more time with her smaller, better half.

It was just that she didn't have the best reflexes when it came to games or really have any history with gaming. Growing up as a tournament victor didn't give Pyrrha many chances to do leisurely activities. Like playing video games. Ruby on the other hand grew up with Yang and spent more time then what was probably healthy blowing up fascist zombies.

When Ruby had first introduced her to gaming, it had been a handheld game called 'Animal Crossing'. That had been easy enough and relaxing to Pyrrha, so she had started to branch out. Portal II had been the next thing, although she had mixed results with that. Ruby suggested a fighting game next, Aura Calibur III.

Which is how Pyrrha found herself, strewn on a couch, Ruby laying across her, on a Saturday night, getting her sash-covered-ass handed to her. For the twenty eighth time. In a row.

"I win~" Ruby's voice had a victorious sing song quality to it as she turned towards Pyrrha, her eyes twinkling. "You know what that means."

Pyrrha did indeed know, it means I'm the little spoon tonight. In the weeks since Ruby's nightmare – and getting elbowed in the face – Pyrrha had been the little spoon quite often. It wasn't something she minded all that much, especially since Ruby had slept like a rock – perhaps too well even; it's hard to get up for an early morning jog when your girlfriend is holding you down. The nightmares had seemingly abated however, and they returned to their normal way of settling who the big spoon is: games.

I'm not going to be the little spoon again tonight, not if I can help it! Pyrrha wasn't going to admit defeat so easily. I'm not the Invincible Girl for nothing! I could beat her if I have one more chance! "Double or nothing."

Ruby cocked her head, her smirk wavering. "Huh? I won so that means I get to be the big spoon…"

"I think I might be able to win the next round and so," Pyrrha paused for dramatic effect as silver eyes stared curiously at her own emerald ones. "I'm going to wager… next night's game as well." It was a risky gamble on Pyrrha's part, especially since she still hadn't won a game of it yet against Ruby.

"I...um… are you sure?" Pyrrha nodded. "Alright then!" Confidence was clear in Ruby's voice. "You are on! Best of five rounds then."

Silence permeated the air as the two picked their characters; Ruby sticking with the guy wielding a scythe while Pyrrha picked the character bearing a similar fighting style to her own, Cassandra.

The first round went to Pyrrha surprisingly, even herself shocked at it. The second round ended quickly as well; a lucky ring out within the first ten seconds. Pyrrha couldn't help but feel proud at the victories, all I need is one more! Just one more!

The success story ended there, as Ruby got her groove back. The third round was close, with barely a visible sliver of health left for Ruby. Conversely the fourth match was just Pyrrha being stomped into the ground, I don't even think I got a single hit in…

It was 2 – 2 now, match point.

I can't lose now, I'm so close! Pyrrha wasn't going to lose this, I'm going to be the big spoon! Yet within seconds, her character was getting pushed closer and closer to the ledge for an easy ring out.

It can't end like this. It won't end like this!

Pyrrha glanced at Ruby, her eyes alight, solely focused at her seemingly imminent victory, oblivious to all that was going on around her, even oblivious to Pyrrha. It gave Pyrrha an idea. A rather... devious idea.

"It looks like I'm gonna wi- hnngh!"

Ruby's words lost the ability to be understood as Pyrrha gave her a lingering kiss at the base of her neck. Then another, much longer one slightly higher up, the smaller girl trembling at Pyrrha's soft lips. The next kiss was faster and higher up her neck, the next three in quicker succession before they found their mark, meeting with Ruby's lips.

Pyrrha enjoyed kissing her girlfriend, making out with Ruby was something that she adored. True, Ruby was awkward sometimes with it and at first Pyrrha had thought she was pushing the boundaries too much, that Ruby wasn't enjoying it. The thought of making Ruby uncomfortable was a horrible thought for Pyrrha. So when she heard a controller clatter to ground and a pair of small hands cautiously thread through her hair - fingers meshing through her crimson hair - Pyrrha knew Ruby was quite comfortable indeed.

Pulling Ruby against her with one hand was tricky, but the reward was immense, as soft lips eagerly pushed against her own, a tongue probing into her mouth. Time seemed to melt away as the two pressed against each other, a comfortable weight in Pyrrha's lap.

Like all things, it eventually came to an end, Ruby slowly, reluctantly pulling away from her, their eyes opening and staring deep into each other's. Pyrrha was getting lost in the silver pools, the intensity in them made Pyrrha feel like she was going to melt away. So fixated on them that Pyrrha nearly didn't notice them start to close the distance, eyelids starting to close, hiding those silver orbs from the worl-

"Player One defeated!"

Those eyelids sprang open, silver eyes darting around in confusion, the glint disappearing as she looked at the source of the sudden sound, the TV, then back to Pyrrha as the taller girl tried to hide the largest shit-eating-grin she ever had. "I do believe I've won."

Ruby kept staring at Pyrrha, confusion still etched in her. Until Pyrrha's hand that wasn't holding onto her girlfriend came into view, still holding a controller.

"Wha… wha… t-t-that's c-cheat-mmph!"

AU: This was actually supposed to be the second chapter. Devious!Pyrrha doesn't like to lose and the easiest way to beat Ruby is with kisses. And Cookies. For those of you who are curious, she kept hitting the square button the ENTIRE time.

Acceptance's progress was stalled for a while due to real world things, I'll see how much of it I can get done this weekend!

I'll try and do a Dilation chapter tomorrow!