A Winter's Rose (A Frozen-Rose Story)

Chapter 3-becoming official

(The next day, Winter's pov)

I was in my hotel room sorting out my makeup and hair for my date with Ruby, we decided to do something simpler than last time, a nice little picnic in the park when i read the suggestion i immediately blushed at the quite romantic choice. I continued smiling thinking about the beautiful rose until my scroll started to ring i looked at the caller i.d and saw it was the general instantly answering "general" i say in a formal voice "Winter, i hope this isn't a bad time" Ironwood responds "not at all" i say still sorting my makeup "good, i'm afraid to inform you that i'm going to need you to return to Atlas tomorrow" "but i asked to be transferred here, i thought you authorized it personally?".

Ironwood sighs before continuing "i did but he found out and pulled some strings and now my hands are tied" of course he found out, as soon as something good happens in my life he's always there to ruin it! i'm brought out of my thoughts by Ironwood "i'm truly sorry Winter, i'll just leave you to deal with the information, goodbye and again i am truly sorry" Ironwood says hanging up, i slowly bring the scroll down from my ear and look at myself in the mirror of my hotel room. My breath starts to get heavier and i start to grip my scroll tightly as tears start to roll down my cheeks ruining my makeup, i then violently stand up knocking my chair over and throwing my scroll at a nearby wall surely breaking it and leaving a dent in the wall.

I then begin to sob like a child as i scream out in anger "WHY CAN'T HE LEAVE ME ALONE!" all my life he's tried to control me, make me live up to his expectations and when i think i can finally be happy he shows up or he uses his damn influence to get what he wants! i internally scream while pacing in my room, my hands balled into fists and my teeth gritted. I turn back to the mirror and see that i've made myself a complete mess grabbing some tissues i then proceed to clean myself up before my date with Ruby, i then begin to think to myself what am i going to say to her about leaving to atlas?. i start to cry again thinking about her reaction which makes my heart shatter.

(One hour later)

After my brief breakdown i was able clean myself up and decided to abandon the makeup so now i'm walking through the streets of Vale on my way to the park i was planning to pick her up from Beacon again but she messaged me saying to meet her at the park, i smile thinking about what her reaction to seeing me will be last time was absolutely precious so i'm hoping to something similar then again i am wearing something more casual a simple light blue dress shirt, white pants with navy blue heels and i'm wearing my Atlas military jacket. Ruby said earlier that she'd prepare the picnic and all i needed to do was arrive at the park, once i made it to the park i looked around for the beautiful rose.

My search was cut short as i heard the familiar voice of the cloaked beauty "WINTER!" i turn around only to be almost knocked over from Ruby hugging me "hello to you too" i say slightly chuckling while returning the gesture, a second later she breaks from our embrace with a bright smile "i'm glad you made it" Ruby says "i wouldn't miss it for the world" i say which causes her to blush making me chuckle. After our pleasantries Ruby began to lead me to our picnic spot when we go there i gasped at the sight "too much?" Ruby asks nervously, i move closer looking at each item of the picnic sandwiches, different types of fruit, cookies, a selection of cheeses, sodas and a bottle of wine.

I turn to Ruby smiling from ear to ear "Ruby it's perfect" i say pulling her down to sit next to me "but how did you get ahold of the wine?" i ask "oh my sister got it somehow" Ruby says with a smile while grabbing one of the sandwiches and handing it to me. After a hour most of the food is gone and i decided not to drink any of the wine but Ruby wasn't upset by it so we continued talking about our lives her telling me all the different adventures her and her friends get into which made me laugh, a few more minutes go by and i remember about having to leave tomorrow which brings my mood down going unnoticed by Ruby "hey are you okay?" she asks clear worry in her voice.

I shake my head which causes her to move closer to me and places her hand top of mine where i instantly intertwine my fingers with her "what's the matter?" Ruby asks trying to get me to look at her "i was informed today that i would have to go back to Atlas tomorrow" i say looking down and letting tears escape my eyes and roll down my cheeks Ruby seeing this pulls me into her tight hug making me instantly wrap my arms around her as i begin to sob like a child again. After i managed to calm down i told her about why i had to go back as i did i felt her grip tighten "i don't want you to go" Ruby says clearly upset, we break from our embrace and i see her crying as she continues.

"i don't want you to go because you make Weiss so much more happier and i don't want you to go because i...i" Ruby says struggling to say the last part, i move closer to her and begin to caress her cheek which give her enough courage to continue "i love you" Ruby says smiling, my eyes go wide before gently placing a gentle kiss on her lips. After breaking i speak up "i love you too from the moment i saw you" i say smiling still crying which Ruby's smile goes brighter and kisses me which i happily reciperated braking once again to watch the sunset as i grab Ruby's hand and intertwine our fingers with her resting her head on my shoulder, we will make this work i refuse to let him ruining my life as he has so many times before.