Brace yourselves, ships coming into port. (Hopefully they don't explode this time *wink*)

After the chaos of the past few days, the return to normal classes came as both a welcome relief, and a harsh reminder of what lay ahead. Once Qrow returned with enough information on the White Fang's operation, there would be no hesitation from team RWBY, their path was clear. It was the calm before the storm, Yang knew that they were waiting on the edge of a fight that they couldn't escape, which was in some ways worse than the fight itself. However, she also knew that they couldn't dwell on what lay ahead, they still had grades to keep up, classes to attend, Faunus to fu-

"Yang, you're drifting again." The Faunus in question snapped her fingers in front of Yang's eyes, who's attention snapped back into focus. The two were sitting in the library, trying – and failing – to study for an upcoming Grimm Studies exam.

Oh, if only she knew where I was drifting to, Yang smirked to herself, then she might change her tune. The Faunus idly brushed a stray strand of hair from in front of her eyes, and the brawler giggled as it immediately fell right back to where it was.

"What's so funny." Blake's eyes narrowed.

Yang reached over and tucked the strand behind her girlfriend's ear, lightly caressing her cheek as she pulled her hand away. "You. Your so adorable, how do you expect me to study with you sitting there looking all gorgeous and shit."

"Really Yang, try to express some minimal measure of self-control, we have to study right now..." Blake trailed off as Yang slowly started stroking her thigh under the table.

"Bah, life's too short to worry about grades, so what do you say we go somewhere more...private." Yang purred the last word out, hand reaching higher on her partner's leg.

Blake blushed, her mind quickly delving to...less proper places, but she shook her head violently. "Not right now Yang, seriously."

The blonde pouted. "Fine, you're no fun." However, there was no mistaking the mischievous glint in her eye. I'll make her fun soon enough.

They dove back into the books, going over notes and testing each other's knowledge for at least another hour, before Yang finally had had enough. She leaned back in her chair and sighed extremely audibly. "Alright Blakey, that's enough for one day. What time is it?"

"4:30, we've only been here for an hour and a half, Yang." Blake's yawn betrayed her true feelings, she was just as fed up as her partner.

"That's fine, what even is studying, am I right? Now come on!" Blake yelped as Yang grabbed her arm and dragged her out of the library.

Blake had expected Yang to drag her up to the dorm room, so naturally, it came as a slight surprise when the blonde led her out the main doors of Beacon, and down the road into Vale.

"Yang, where are we going?" The Faunus was slightly flustered as she struggled to keep up with her girlfriend's pace.

In response, Yang put a finger to Blake's lips. "You'll see."

Instead of turning south, into the city, Yang turned north, towards Forever Fall. She's taking me to a forest, really?

They emerged at the top of a cliff overlooking the forest, and Blake couldn't help but gasp at the sight.

The setting sun shone down on crimson trees, setting them ablaze with orange and red. It was as if the entire forest had suddenly caught fire, the falling leaves shining like sparks as they drifted to the ground. A gentle breeze kicked up, branches bending back at its passing, the leaves dancing, and only serving to fuel the would-be flames.

"Yang, it's-" Blake didn't think she needed to finish.

"Yeah, I know. Better than studying, right?"

Blake nodded. Their eyes met, and immediately, lips found one-another. Blake wrapped her arms around Yang's neck, pulling her closer while tugging at her bottom lip, hoping to deepen the kiss. She was disappointed when Yang pulled away.

"Patience, kitten." The blonde smirked at Blake's annoyance, and before she could react, Yang picked the Faunus up and threw her off the cliff, immediately jumping to follow her.

"WHAT THE FUCK!" Blake screamed.

"LANDING STRATEGY! I'VE BEEN TOLD CATS ALWAYS LAND ON THEIR FEET." Yang yelled back, eyes dancing with mirth.

Blake glared at her, before expertly twisting in mid-air and grappling onto a large branch with Gambol Shroud. She swung easily to the ground, tucking and rolling on impact, standing up to dust herself off.

Yang on the other hand, was not as graceful. Her descent involved several explosions, broken trees and scorch marks everywhere, but eventually she ended up, grinning, beside her girlfriend. "That was fun!"

Blake glowered at her. "For you maybe."

Yang wrapped her arms around Blake's mid-section and rested her chin on the girl's shoulder. "Aw, can you forgive me Blakey?" She pouted, and Blake smirked.

"We'll see."

The sun dipped below the horizon as they wandered deeper into the forest, faint rays of pink in the sky the only reminder of its presence. Blake wound her arm around Yang's waist, pulling her closer for warmth.

"We're here." Yang smiled down at Blake as they entered a clearing. The moon shone down, bathing the leaf-covered ground in its gentle glow. Their feet sank ever so slightly into the mossy turf under its coating of red.

"Yang, it's pretty and all, but why did you bring me here?"

"We're here because I want to make love to you in the moonlight, kitten." Yang grimaced at the corniness of her own line. "And I believe you still owe me."

Blake grinned. "That was both the most romantic and least romantic thing I've ever heard. Congratulations, you've broken logic."

Yang, took her partner's chin. "Only for you, Blake." With that, she swept the Faunus's legs out from under her and gently lowered her to the soft ground.

"Where on Remnant are they?" Weiss fumed. It was getting close to midnight, and her teammates still hadn't returned.

"I'm sure they're fine, they probably just wanted some time alone." Ruby was sprawled on her bunk, chin resting on her hands.

Weiss turned to her partner. "They've had plenty of time alone already, I just hope that wherever they are now doesn't decide to explode as well. I mean, what could they possibly be doing all the time?"

Ruby cocked an eyebrow. "Seriously? What do you think they're doing..."

Weiss flushed. "Oh, right...well I suppose...they should still tell us where they plan on going, and when they plan on coming back..." The heiress trailed off as she noticed Ruby giving her an odd look. "What?"

"Weiss, have you ever...been with anyone?" The younger girl's tone was one of genuine curiosity.

"Well...I...of...of course I have!" Weiss spluttered, but she sighed as her teammate clearly wasn't buying it. "No, Ruby, I haven't. I told you all before: Guys have only ever cared about the perks of my last name, I never had any sort of meaningful connection to anyone."

Ruby's eyes were wide, and her voice was little more than a whisper. "So...you've never kissed anyone?" Weiss shook her head. "But, you're so pretty...has no one ever said that to you?"

"No one, until now, I guess." Weiss smiled sheepishly as Ruby blushed.

"Well, do you want to kiss someone?" Ruby's face matched her cape as she finished the sentence.

"What? You? Uhh...I..." Weiss's eyes widened.

"I mean, if you don't want to...I've never kissed anyone either and...sorry." Ruby buried her face in her sheets to hide her embarrassment.

"Ruby?" The younger girl looked up. Weiss was close now, and Ruby's breath hitched as she leaned in slowly. After what seemed like at least four eternities, their lips met, ever so gently.

Weiss's lips are so soft.

The kiss lasted only a few seconds, but it felt like hours before they broke apart. Both girls blushed deeply as their eyes met.

"So...wow. That was...nice." Ruby stammered.

Weiss smiled at her partner. "Thank you Ruby."

Ruby grinned sheepishly back at her.

...

Blake had no idea how long they had lain there, bodies intertwined as they basked in the afterglow. It must be after midnight by now, the others are definitely wondering where we are.

Yang was gently stroking her hair, fingers occasionally ghosting over her cat ears, and Blake was purring lightly, but shivered as a breeze kicked up.

"It's kinda cold Yang, can we go now?"

The blonde let out a dramatic sigh. "Fine, have it your way kitten." As they both stood she added. "You may want to put some clothes on first though." Her smirk was hidden by the tank top Blake threw at her face.

"Very funny blondie."

So much fluff. It's like my story takes place inside a pillow or something.

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Peace oot.