As they waited for the previews to end, Blake couldn't help but feel like something was… missing.

I know I didn't forget anything. Ruby had triple checked all of her belongings when they took the airbus to the city – so there would be no awkward searching and missing the movie. We even bought the tickets the day before and we got here early… so what is it?

If Blake was being truthful, picking a movie was probably the most cliché thing that Ruby could have possibly picked. Yet, that had been the precise reason that Blake was fine with it; it was something that was very much like Ruby. It's simple; we go to the movies, have a good time, and maybe cuddle and hold hands in the dark. A classic date.

So far, things were moving along well – they'd paid for each other's tickets and food, and were sitting in the back row of the theater. Said theater wasn't too packed so there wasn't any obnoxious crowding or people blocking their view… yet it felt off.

It was something that Blake just couldn't quite figure out. It wasn't until the massive kaiju appeared on the screen that Blake was able to put her finger on what precisely was off.

Blake liked to view herself as something of a romantic.

Concepts such as soulmates, or that everyone would find their true love in their lifetime were immutable facts to Blake. She believed in love, and great romantic gestures, how the tiniest thing could show just how deeply someone loved their other half.

Perhaps that's why she read so many novels on the subject of romance – where two star-crossed lovers would meet no matter the obstacles standing in their way. They were tales that gave the Blake hope in her own future endeavors, that a life like that was possible for her, even through all the discrimination that she had faced.

Of course, it had happened – she found her companion in the form of Ruby. Ruby was someone she could have fun with, to always find an open ear that'd listen to her. The teen was someone that Blake, in turn, had grown to cherish, to want the best for her. That maybe, just maybe Ruby might be the person that she'd spend the rest of her days with, that their relationship would go on long after they graduated Beacon. Yet…

Somehow, perhaps because of that, Blake had always imagined her very first date would be something a bit more than going to see a movie.

A dinner at a fine restaurant… something grander.

Yet, because it was Ruby, this was fine. It was exactly the kind of thing that she would do.

As the giant monsters fought on the screen, in the decidedly unromantic monster movie, Blake came to another realization. While it may not have been the height of romantic gestures, this was definitely something both of them enjoyed – it was a moment that just the two of them shared.

Does it really matter what I do for my first date? As long as we have fun and a good time, that's really all that counts, right? Glancing over to Ruby, Blake could see the huge smile etched onto her lips, the poorly CGI'd explosions reflected in her wide, silver eyes... the occasional tightening of her grip around Blake's hand whenever it loosened. Ruby certainly seemed happy.

Maybe I'm just overthinking things? It certainly seemed that way. I suppose it really doesn't matter as long I get to spend it with Ruby.

Slowly, ever so slowly, Blake's free arm went over Ruby's head, as she pulled her girlfriend in close, eliciting a surprised 'eep!" from her.

"Psst, Blake."

"Hm?"

"Are you… are you having fun?"

"I'm with you… so I'd say so." Her brow furrowed. "Are you not?"

"Nu-uh… I was just worried… I kinda just picked the first idea that came to mind…"

"I didn't mean to put you on the spot."

"Its fine… want some popcorn?"

"Well, seeing as I'm a bit occupied…" A slight smile creeped up the corners of Blake's lips. "Could you feed me some?"

"So what you're telling me is that you two went to the movies, and saw a monster movie and then came back… that's it?" Yang's voice was filled with incredulity, as Ruby shyly nodded. "You didn't even think of taking her to dinner…?"

Ruby's eyes widened in horror, as she frantically waved her arms around. "Uh, we can still do that!" She grabbed Blake by the hand, only to stop as she glanced at the clock. "Crapbaskets, it's too late for that – the buses stopped running!" Ruby mournfully turned towards Blake. "I'm sorry."

"It's fine Ruby. I had a good time." Blake hugged her girlfriend tightly. "We can always have that be the next date."

The wide smile that Ruby gave her was the perfect way to end the day for Blake.

AU: So, if I'm being completely truthful, I actually really didn't have much in the way for stuff in the first date. It just goes on without a hitch, for the most part.

…what, did you expect me to screw with them or something? What kind of monster do you think I am? (Unrelated chapter 60 review responses)

I know the whole thing I said was once we got to ten reviews, I'd get a chapter out within a week… well, for some reason the last month has been a bit of a creative rut. I've written shockingly little given how much free time I've had as of late. So yeah. I got no excuses.

I'll try and get back to a semi-weekly schedule, but no promises on that front… it's just been hard to write recently D:

Anywho, thank you for reading, I hope everyone has a wonderful day! :D