Reunion

3

"Welp, we're stuck here." A young Jaune stated as he slumped on the couch. He turned his head to the left and looked out of the window to see it raining outside. "I guess we'll help ourselves with whatever is in the fridge until my family comes back from the supermarket." The blonde added, turning to Fu Hua who was currently in the kitchen.

She had came over to Jaune's home to work on a school project with him, and while working on said project for a few hours, Jaune's family had left for a trip to the supermarket as well as picking up some books in the book store because his sisters' will be facing their mid terms in a few weeks, so studying is definitely in order for them. But then, she was stuck here in Jaune's home due to the heavy rain outside.

Fu Hua was currently looking through the fridge for anything she can use to cook themselves a dinner, and was fortunate to find some left over ingredients.

Jaune came over to the kitchen and checked over what she had scavenged. "There's not a lot to work with. You sure we could make something out of this? And also uh, the last time when I tasted your cooking at school.." Jaune trailed off as they shivered at that memory.

Some time ago, Fu Hua thought it would be a good idea to learn how to cook some food, because it is something that is essential for her future later on. But when Jaune had tried out one of her homemade pelmeni... He was absent from school for the next three days because of food poisoning. Afterwards, Fu Hua had constantly studied the culinary arts to ensure that something like this wouldn't happen again.

They both decided not to press further about it, and started to sort everything they had on the table. Three packs of instant noodles, four eggs, some lettuce, and two cans of SPAM. "So this is all we've got to work with?" Jaune asked again, looking at Fu Hua. She nodded before rolling up the long sleeves of her navy blue shirt. "Can I help?" "Be my guest."

"Slice the SPAM and pan fry in some oil till both sides turn gold. Then use the same pan and oil to fry the eggs. Cook the instant noodles and add the flavor packs. Lastly, add some lettuce or leafy vegetables and you're done."

Every single step was done accordingly to what Fu Hua instructed, and it resulted in two bowls of delicious noodles with SPAM and lettuce.

The two of them started to eat in silence, enjoying the simple meals they had made. "So good..." Fu Hua chuckled at him as she chewed. "We're back~" They turned to the garage door to see Jaune's family, returning with so many plastic bags filled with groceries and a few books.

"I'm sorry we took so long! I'll cook you two dinner now!" Jaune's mom, Athena Arc apologized as she placed all the bags on the gigantic dining table.

"It's alright Mrs. Arc, we've made our own meals with what was left over, if you don't mind. " Fu Hua smiled softly at her, with Jaune doing the same.

"Hey! Did you use my noodles?! I alreasy told you not to eat them!" Saphron yelled as she sprinted towards Jaune, who lets out an 'eep' and bolted elsewhere in the home of the Arcs.

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Fu Hua slowly opened her eyes and yawned as she stretched her arms out like a cat. The girl rubbed her eyes and her vision slowly focused to her surroundings. She saw Mei sleeping across her with a small line of drool coming from her mouth along with two girls, resting their heads on Mei's shoulders.

She chuckled softly before turning to her left and looks out of the window, a smile forming on her lips as her eyes were met with the sight of the sun slowly setting, with the bright blazing orange sky complimenting its beauty. Her mind slowly wandered off, questioning about what that dream was about and why she had that dream specifically. 'Jaune...'

Her eyes continued to stare at the burning sky, thinking about him. Fu Hua swore time had sped up when the pilot of the bullhead announced that they'll be arriving at Vale soon, waking up the other passengers. "Ugh... We're here already..?" Kiana complained while groaning as she tries to not yawn.

Bronya just silently rubbed her eyes while Mei held her hand in front of her mouth to hide a yawn. Fu Hua turned to her left to see her combat instructor, Himeko Murata stretching her arms out. "We're finally in Beacon!" Kiana regained her usual cheeriness, all signs of fatigue was gone from the girl.

Immediately after the bullhead landed, she bolted off to explore the castle like school, with her teammates and teacher quickly following after said girl. Fu Hua suddenly slowed down a bit before looking around, finding herself in the courtyard, with many patches of colourful flowers to keep it from boring.

Roses, poppies, dandelions, nightshades, the list goes on and on. She decided to halt on the process of chasing her fellow teammates, and chose to spend her time taking a walk to ease her mind. Fu Hua strolled around the courtyard and eventually arrived at the garden, only to be greeted with even more flowers.

She smiled softly and enjoyed the scent and beauty, which brought peace and soothed her. The girl wished that every day could go like this. She'll never be bored at all. After about fifteen minutes of walking, her ears picked up the sound of footsteps right in front of her. Fu Hua looked away from the flower beds and gasped over what she saw.

A male with messy blond hair and deep blue eyes, wearing a chest plate with a black hoodie underneath the armor, along with brown gloves, blue jeans and black shoes with laces that are tied a bit poorly. It was him. Jaune Arc.

"Fu...Hua..?"

"Jaune..?"

Time seemed to have stopped the moment their eyes met each other. Fu Hua and Jaune both opened their mouths to try and say something to break the silence, but couldn't as something held them back. Their minds reached to a consensus that no words are needed to be exchanged, their legs subconsciously started to move and they began to walk towards the other. The two of them immediately stopped dead on their tracks when they were close to each other.

Fu Hua was the first to move, as she smiled softly and draped her arms around Jaune, enveloping him into a warm hug. "I've missed you." The girl whispered tenderly into the blonde's ear. It took him a few moments to break out of his trance, before having a smile forming on his face and returning the embrace. "I missed you too..." Jaune mumbled. The two childhood friends just stood there in each other's arms in peace, with neither of them wanting to let go.

It felt like eternity.