Those Of A Lifetime

Chapter Ten: Like Old Times

Lecture was taking a toll on Weiss who was nodding off and on. Ruby, surprisingly was paying close attention to the lecture, but that was just so she could take notes for Weiss. She wasn't exactly sure why Weiss was so tired, but she also didn't want to pry. As Ruby was diligently writing, she felt a weight on her right shoulder. Keeping her face forward, she looked from the corner of her eye and saw that Weiss is now using her as a support to sleep on. Ruby was afraid Professor Oobleck would try to pick on Weiss, but only because she was sleeping so she tried waking her up. She softly kicked Weiss' foot from under their desk, but she only earned a groan. After several tries, she just gave up and continued to take notes.

Minutes had passed and Ruby found herself falling asleep as well, but all drowsiness left from the ringing of the bell. And Weiss too, awoke with a start.

"So, princess. You finally awake?" Ruby half smiled and packed her things.

"Ugh... Why didn't you wake me?"

Both Ruby and Weiss began to make their way out class.

"Oh, don't think that I didn't try. I was kicking your foot from under the desk."

" .... Great..."

"But," Ruby interrupted Weiss' train of thought. "I took notes for you." Ruby winked.

"No way.... Did we switch roles or something? It's normally you who always falls asleep."

"Hmph. Maybe. So tell me, did you have a nice dream?"

Ruby's question had caused Weiss to blush.

"Well?" Ruby urged.

"It was a great dream as a matter of fact."

Ruby whispered into Weiss' ears. "About Pyrrha?" Weiss shot Ruby icy stare.

Ruby sighed. "Alright Weiss. Is there something going on? You're not one to sleep in class."

"I'm fine... just some things have been bugging me. Ruby throw an arm over Weiss' shoulders.

"Maybe I can help." Ruby and Weiss locked eyes for a minute.

"Do you have some free time after school?"

"For you? Always." Ruby smiled. "Do you want to cut class?"

"What!?" Weiss yelled. "Are you out of your mind!? My grades, Ruby!"

"Live a little. You're a lot more important than your grades." Ruby gave Weiss a light push to her shoulders.

"Hrmm, fine." Weiss surrendered crossing her arms.

"It's not like we've never done it before." Ruby smirked.

"Right, and you do remember that I had to study extra hard because of that."

"Y-yeah... But when don't you?" Ruby grinned.

"Hmph. You win. Now where should we go, so we don't get caught?"

"That really doesn't matter, Weiss. School is what we make it. I mean the work is ours, so if we complete any of them or not, it's up to us. They won't hold our hands."

"I hate it when you're right." Weiss smiled as the both of them headed to a staircase leading them up onto the roof of the school building.

When they had arrived, Ruby made herself comfortable by sitting on the ground leaned up against the wall with one leg folded and the other stretched out. Weiss mimicked Ruby except she crossed her legs over the other. The air was cool and calming, much needed for the heiress and her red headed friend.