Freezerburn week 2024 - Day Three
Day three submission for fbw❄️ hope you like it!
D&D is a heartless, intense thing; which is why Weiss never plays.
She smiles lightly as she watches Yang animatedly describe a new campaign to her group of players, her excitement nearly palpable in her voice. Around the table, Nora and Marrow groan and the three of them begin to talk over one another in an attempt to figure out how to proceed in their gameplay.
Weiss doesn't understand a word being said; but the game makes Yang happy, and that's enough for her. In years past Weiss had attempted to play D&D before, especially when she was trying helplessly to get Yang's attention. The irony of it all was Yang had gotten so good at playing in her attempts to win Weiss over. The board game hasn't been the thing to truly seal the deal for Weiss, however.
Cardin had been his usual dickheaded self during lunch period, poking fun at the younger students. Yang's little sister had been the object of his afflictions that day, and while Ruby had done her best to brush him off, Cardin kept at it, shoving her not so playfully.
Yang had stood up and slung her arm over Ruby's shoulders. “You can always count on Cardin to cause a ruckus!” Yang had quipped, side hugging her sister before narrowing her eyes at the older boy. “But do that again and you’ll regret it.”
Yang and Ruby had walked away, big grins on their faces and leaving Cardin rooted and angry. Weiss had watched them move, her cheeks flaming when she realized just how pretty Yang's smile was.
Lucky for them, Velvet swooped in and lead him away before he could cause a bigger issue. Yang and Ruby had made it back to their table unharmed, and from her spot, Weiss watched.
After the run in with Cardin, Weiss began to notice the taller girl with blonde hair, and she realized two things immediately.
One, Yang was the head leader of the school's D&D club. They played every Friday after classes, and practiced most tuesdays. Two, Yang was insanely attractive.
Trying to come up with ways to get closer to her, Weiss decided to learn all she could about the game, and for the next week, she researched random facts and campaign ideas in between classes.
She waited for the perfect opportunity to spout her new found knowledge, and in between classes she had found her chance.
Yang and her friends mingled in front of the doorway to the physics room, but before she could blink, Yang's friends walked away and she turned, headed straight down the hallway.
“Hi.” Weiss said, stepping in Yang's path. Yang had stopped in her tracks, looking at her blankly.
“Hey.” she responded in a bored tone. Weiss’ cheeks had burned.
“I,” she tried and cleared her throat. “Was wondering, if I could, join. Your club.” Yang had looked beyond confused, tilting her head and furrowing her brows.
“The D&D club,” Weiss had explained, getting hotter by the second. Yang slowly looked her up and down before letting out a small snort.
“You don’t look like you play.”
Weiss had flushed in embarrassment and clutched her textbooks closer to her chest. “Are you judging me based on my appearance? That's not very accepting.”
“I guess it’s not,” Yang had replied, her face changing into a smile before looking Weiss straight in the eyes. “Fine then. See you tonight.”
Weiss had felt like her brain had shut down.
Yang smiled, the same expression that had made Weiss notice her in the first place. “No time like the present. Plus we're starting a new campaign.”
She had walked away then, and Weiss had nearly jumped for joy.
Looking back on her first night playing D&D, Weiss had to laugh. It had gone horrendously.
While it started out smoothly, the minute Yang asked for her character name, Weiss had blanked. She picked a random one out of panic, but then Yang had asked for her level and class, and Weiss had broken out into a cold sweat. Nora and Marrow had snickered good naturedly but it didn't change how embarrassed she felt. Marrow, sensing the ruse, attempted to ask her more questions but Yang had waved him and allowed Weiss to simply watch instead of participate.
“Watching is the best way to learn.” Yang had commented, picking up her round of orange dice.
Weiss had tried, really hard, but even after watching intently the whole night, she was still lost.
After the session was over and Nora and Marrow had said their goodbyes, Weiss had apologized profusely. Yang had giggled before turning serious and asked why Weiss would even pretend to be a D&D player if she didn't know how.
“I… needed an excuse to talk to you,” Weiss had whispered, looking down at Yang's boots. “And, D&D is your thing so…”
Yang had placed a hand on her hip and let out a soft laugh. “I’m sure there are other things we can talk about.”
“Really?” Weiss had asked, and Yang had shrugged before giving her that damned smile.
“I’m a handful but so are they, so if you were willing to put up with us and our bullshit, I'd say you deserve some attention.”
Weiss had laughed with relief, so caught up that she hadn’t noticed Yang's lingering stare. The blonde had walked her to Weiss’ car, learning the smallest bits about one another. Weiss found out that both Yang and Ruby were being raised by their dad, and Yang found out while Weiss came from a contained family, they were never home. Weiss learned that Yang loved to play guitar, and Yang found that Weiss was a music enthusiast.
After a while, Yang had wished her a goodnight in a hushed tone, and as Weiss had driven away, she couldn't wipe the smile off her face, and things had only gotten better from there.
Numbers had been exchanged and smoke sessions had occurred. Since her parents were never home, Weiss offered her balcony as a place to hang out, and Yang would often lean against the porch post with a blunt between her fingers that they’d split.
A year into the friendship and Yang had plucked up the courage to ask Weiss out. Of course the white-haired girl had said yes, and Yang had taken her to the movies before getting ramen. Afterwards Yang had driven her home, her hand wandering to the passenger seat and taking Weiss’ fingers between her own. Weiss couldn't have stopped the blush on her face if she had tried.
Reaching her house, Yang had walked her to the door, still holding her hand before giving it a gentle squeeze. “Did you have fun?”
“Yes,” Weiss had breathed, her feet moving closer. “Thank you, so much.”
“The thanks is all mine.” Yang had grinned, her eyes dropping for a moment to their joint hands. She dropped their hands so that she could brush Weiss' bangs from her eyes, tucking the hair behind her ear.
“Will… there be another?” Weiss had asked, hoping she didn't sound too cringy.
Yang had smiled before placing a hand on Weiss’ hip and pulling her forward. “Absolutely another, and then if i’m lucky, one after that.”
Yang had pressed a kiss to Weiss’ forehead. “And another after that,” she’d whispered, and placed a kiss on her cheek. “And maybe even another.”
Pulling her face back, Yang had lifted Weiss' chin with her opposite index finger, and searched her face, eyes so intense it made Weiss’ hands shake, and when Yang had finally kissed her on the mouth, her stomach had flipped.
Weiss had grabbed Yang by the shoulders and pulled her closer, the dim light of the porch bouncing off their clothing as her lips danced gently against Yang's.
Eventually she had pulled away, finding Yang's cheeks were pink and she was wearing the biggest grin. In that moment, Weiss had felt nothing but adoration and love, and she had pressed a kiss to Yang's cheek. “See you tomorrow?”
Yang had begun beaming as she nodded, shoving her hands in her pockets. “See you tomorrow.”
Returning to the present, Weiss blinks, lets her gaze focus on Yang who is already staring at her.
“What’re you smiling about?” Yang asks with a soft expression, and Weiss notices the game infront of her is nearly forgotten.
“Come on Yang focus!” Nora shouts, the other party members agreeing, but Yang ignores them, her gaze settled on Weiss.
“Nothing,” Weiss says with a little shake of her head. “Tell you later. Promise.”
Yang smiles and leans over to squeeze Weiss’ hand. Even after a year of dating Weiss loves the small acts of affection, and she settles back in her chair to watch them play.
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