Those Of A Lifetime

Chapter Six: Of What To Expect

I've fallen into a hollow shell,
Maybe I need, a little sense of clarity!
Space and time, save me from this hell
You're the only source of remedy...!

"Excellent, Ruby." Professor Edith critiqued. "Your vocal range has definitely reached a much higher pitch from before. Not only that, I can feel your emotion. Great start Ruby." Professor Edith said as she wrote some notes onto her notebook. "Class, I think for next time you should try collaborating with one of your peers."

Ruby and Ariel gave each other quick glances and a smile knowing exactly what each other were thinking.

"Well, my young musicians, class dismissed."

Ariel and Ruby left class together and saw Blake and Yang walking before them laughing and smiling at almost everything. Ruby's legs moved on their own taking a quick turn in the opposite direction. Ariel was able to feel that Ruby was a little unbalanced and she too took a turn in direction following Ruby.

"Hey, Ruby... you might not want to talk about anything right now, but just so you know, I'll always listen."

Ruby faced Ariel then. Her gave averted from Ariel's blue eyes then to the floor. "I'm trying to convince myself that sometimes you have to do things alone. And that not everyone will be able to stand by you all the time. And to remember why we're here. We're here to become hunters and huntresses, but I guess I can't shake away the feeling I get whenever I see Blake and Yang now together. They haven't told me anything, but I know. I saw them making out not too long ago."

"I'm sorry Ruby, but you're not alone. Yang is still your sister and Blake is still your friend. And then, there's Weiss. I have no doubt in my mind that you two will meet each other again. And... We're friends, right?"

Without any hesitation, Ruby answered her, "Yes."

"Whenever you need me Ruby, I'll be here, okay?"

"Thank you, Ariel."

Ruby and Ariel exited the halls and entered the main floor together bustling with students. Ruby tried making out what the the students were saying, but it sounded like they were talking about someone that would attending Beacon. Ruby then thought it wasn't right to be eavesdropping and ignored them.

"Say, is there someone that you like?" Ruby asked out of random. "Well, if you don't me asking at all."

"I do have feelings for someone, but I don't really want to say yet... I'm just not so sure yet..."

"That was me and Blake, but I still couldn't stop thinking about Weiss. But I don't why I got mad when I saw her with Yang when I still have feelings for Weiss.. but maybe it's cause I was trying to move on... maybe I was little, jealous? Yang tried hooking me up with Blake, but I guess all the while she was trying she ended up developing feelings for Blake. Can't really stop how a person feels, now can you?"

"Nope. And if you try to deny it, you'll just end up destroying yourself. You just won't be happy and... I'm sorry for also trying to... move on." turned away with her eyes downcast.

"Hey, you all were just hoping for the best. And I should be happy." Ruby tried smiling. "It's funny how we fall apart so easily when it comes to love."

"We just can't let it get the best of us. Like you, the person I have some feelings for might not even love me back."

"We're in the boat. We'll get though this, together."

Ariel smiled at Ruby's optimism, but as they exited the build, there were more students outside on campus than usual. Curious to know what was the commotion, Ariel and Ruby walked towards a group of students, but staying a good ten feet away.