Words Hurt

Chapter 8

Yang's POV
I watch as Blake freezes and is left in a stuttering state. I jump down from my bed and approach her. Upon reaching her, I place both of my hands on each of her shoulders and look into her eyes.

She looks back at me. "You know you can tell me anything, Blake." I tell her with a soft expression. "What's wrong?"

She closes her eyes and inhales deeply before responding. "I-I guess you could say I haven't been coping very well." Her voice is shaky.

"Coping? With what?" I wonder.

She falls into my arms and brings me into a tight hug. She begins to shake, and I can feel her tears fall from her cheeks and seep through the fabric of my clothes. I rub her back comfortingly. She cries, "The thought of losing you." She chokes in between sobs. Well, that was a stab in the heart. I feel awful. This poor girl that I love and care for so much has been hurt by me.

I tighten the hug and snuggle my head into her. "Shhh, it's alright. I'm sorry for what I've done to you." A single tear rolls from my eye. "I'm here for you now. Being with you is all I care about right now." More tears slip down my face "I don't want to make you sad. I love you, Blake."

She pushes me away and holds me at armslength. She proceeds to look into my eyes as if she's looking for something, doubt maybe? "I love you too, Yang." She finally grins. Her smile is reflected. I wipe away her tears then peck her on the lips.

"Now, let's stop all this crying, I don't like it." The clearness of my voice returns as I wipe away any of my own remaining tears.

4 hours later

"Yang, we're home!" Ruby sings as she skips through the entrance to the dorm with Weiss in tow.

I look up from my bed, Blake is curled up in my arms reading a book. "Hey Ruby! Where have you guys been?" I greet. "You've just missed team JNPR."

Weiss slams the door, which made Blake jump. "Somewhere I shouldn't have been." Weiss blushes.

Ruby bounces on the spot "I took Weiss to the park, then I bought her an ice cream and then we k-" Weiss quickly covers Ruby's mouth.

"And then we - fed the ducks?" Weiss lied, her cheeks are redder than Ruby's cape.

When Weiss releases Ruby's mouth from behind her hand, Ruby puts a hand awkwardly behind her head "Y-Yeah... that." She giggles nervously.

I grin at the pair. "Oh Weiss, don't be so bashful. You and Ruby make a great couple." I tease.

The Ice Queen wants to explode but Ruby pulls her away from me. "There, there, Weiss, I'm sure Yang meant no harm." She smiles sweetly, "Please, can we just admit it to them?" She whispers, clearly only wanting Weiss to hear, but I hear what they're saying, anyway how daft do they think I am?

I kiss Blake's forhead, she gazes up at me with a small smile. "Let's give these two some space." I murmur "They need to work a few things out."

She gives me a slow but sure nod. I jump down from my bed, turn around and lift Blake off the bed, then we jog to the door and leave silently.

Blake's POV
Yang takes me to the outside grounds of Beacon. "So, where are you taking me?" I query as I see she is striding with aim.

"You'll see." Is my only answer.

I start to wonder if we will actually arrive at Yang's destination as we have be strolling for hours. "How far exactly is this place?"

She continues to look forward. "We're almost there."

I sigh. "It's starting to get a little chilly."

After hearing this, Yang turns her head to face me. Intwining our fingers she smiles, "Just a few more minutes now, Blakey."

Her smile alone is enough to warm me up.

Within about half an hour, I feel a pair of delicate hands wrap around my waist and pick me up. I'm placed on a rock which has been beautifully decorated with flowers and reeds, it's also somewhat comfy. I feel Yang sit next to me, her hand rests on my hip. I rest my head on her shoulder. "This is lovely."

"Just wait." She whispers, as she brings me closer. I sit and wait patiently.