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Girl Kisser | Maid Cafe AU

Weiss lays down on her couch and fans herself with a magazine that was nearby. Her roommate, Coco, walks in and sees Weiss. “C’mon, kid,” Coco says. “You have to stop working yourself to death.” Weiss glares at her and sighs. “No counter? That’s a new one from you.”

“I’m too tired today, dunce,” Weiss groans. Coco sits down on the couch. “Hey!”

“You’re small enough for both of us to be on the couch,” Coco jabs. “Relax.” Coco pulls out a flier and gives it to Weiss. Weiss inspects the flier.

Bun-Bun Maid Cafe

Where all your troubles go to rest.

Food! Desert! Drinks!

Weiss tosses it back to Coco. “You really think I would like something like this?” Weiss scorns.

“We all know you’re a girl kisser,” Coco jests and Weiss blushes. “Even if you weren’t, a friend of mine works there. I think it’d be nice if we went.”

“Fine,” Weiss grunts. “Just once, okay?”

“Fine. Whatever to get you out of the house.”

~*~

Weiss stared at the front of the cafe and rubbed her forehead. “This is stupid,” she whispered and Coco glared at her. Coco pushed Weiss to the door. Weiss bites her lip and enters the cafe. She had to admit, it was cute. All the waitresses were dressed nicely and it reminded her of her father’s mansion. However, unlike that hellscape, the cafe also had a homey feeling to it with the warm lighting and a good amount of greenery on the walls. On display were various types of cakes and pastries. It was all so sweet.

Well, maybe a bit too sweet because Weiss then saw a blonde maid hand-feeding a dark-haired customer with cat ears. Her eyes widen in horror and slowly begins to walk away. “Hello!” a maid with rabbit ears said. “You’re Coco’s roommate, right.” Weiss nods and tries to formulate a plan for how to get out through the door. “She’s told me so much about you. Please, take a seat.” The girl begins to drag Weiss to a table and sits her down. “Girls, get her a menu.” The blonde girl gave Weiss a menu and smirked at her. Weiss blushes and looks away.

“If you need anything, just ask for Velvet,” the blonde says. “She’s pretty much the captain of this place.”

“May I ask you something?” Weiss asks and the blonde nods. “You aren’t going to feed me like you did the other girl?” The blonde laughs.

“No!” Weiss sighs in relief as the burden has been lifted. “I only do it to her because she’s my girlfriend. Plus, you’re really going to have to push for your waitress to do that.”

“My waitress?” Weiss asks as another customer walks in.

“Oop, gotta go,” she says. “If you need me, ask for Yang.”

Yang walks away and Weiss looks at the menu. She could get a salad, but something about this place made her think that she should indulge just a bit. “Do you know what you’d like to order?” a waitress asks. Weiss looks up and is greeted by the cutest girl she’s ever seen with the cutest smile. Her silver eyes were as brilliant as Weiss’s jewelry. Her hair was brushed perfectly and was dyed red at the tips. She was cute and Weiss’s blushing face showed it. “Um…I was wondering if you’d like to order anything?” Weiss woke up from her trance.

“Oh. Forgive me…let me get um…” Where was Weiss’s words? For the first time in her life, she struggled to get words out. She could only muster one word. “Cake.”

“What kind of cake?” Weiss looked around for something and she saw a strawberry pin on the waitress's dress.

“Strawberry, please.” The waitress’s eyes light up and smiles brightly. Weiss began to blush again.

“You like strawberries?!” the girl asks. Weiss nods. “I love strawberries!”

“Wow…” Weiss whispers. “Marry me.”

“What?” the maid says.

“What?” Weiss says back with flaring cheeks.

“Well, Ruby Rose will be back with your cake,” Ruby says and she walks away.

“O-okay Ruby,” Weiss mumbles.

That would not be the last time Weiss would go to the cafe. And it wasn’t because of the food, although the cakes were delicious. Rather, Weiss would come to talk to Ruby. Something about her made Weiss’s heart skip a beat. Was it the way she looked? How sweet she was?

Or was it something…deeper?

She enters the cafe and sees Yang feeding Blake (her girlfriend is named Blake), and she wonders if she could have that with Ruby. Weiss sits down and looks at the menu. “Cake again, Weiss?” Ruby asks. Weiss puts down the menu and sighs.

What should she say? She knows what she wants but can she get it? Will it be so unattainable that her heart will shatter to nothing? Weiss bites her lip and begins to speak. “I want more…” Weiss mumbles as she looks at Ruby.

“Well, I can always get you more than just cake,” Ruby says with her signature smile. Weiss wanted to tear her hair out as Ruby smiled at her.

“No! Not like that, dolt,” Weiss explains.

“Then what do you mean?”

Weiss sits up and stares Ruby dead in the eye. “I want more with you,” Weiss says.

“Huh?” Ruby gasps. Weiss attempts to take her hands but thinks second of it.

“Do you…want to have a drink with me somtime? My treat,” Weiss offers softly.

“Are you asking me on a date?” Ruby asks.

“Y-Yes,” Weiss stutters as she nods. “I would like it if we got closer.”

“Sure,” Ruby beams.

“Great. How does Sunday night sound?”

“Sounds great.”

Ruby begins to write down her number on her notepad and gives it to Weiss. “Call me,” Ruby says. Weiss nods and holds the number in her hand.

She has a number.

She has a date.

Does she have a girlfriend now?

Velvet smiles at the exchange and sends the picture she took of them to Coco. Coco replies with two words.

Partners Against Crime | Secret Identities

Ruby climbed to the top of the building and got onto the rooftop. She took off her mask and leaned on the ledge. “You let him get away, Ruby!” she scolds herself. She sighs and looks at the sunset. Was there better than being a hero? Better than laying her life for people who don’t care the next week? Maybe she should quit?

A body flies onto the rooftop and Ruby puts her mask back on. She looks at the unconscious body and it was the criminal who got away. “You’re so sloppy,” someone says behind her. Ruby turns and sees her hero idol. “Crescent Rose, correct?” the woman says.

“Y-yes,” Ruby says. “You’re Myrtenaster.”

“Yes,” Myrtenaster says. She takes off her mask. “I prefer Weiss Schnee.”

Ruby almost collapses as she sees Weiss’s face. “You just revealed yourself!” Ruby exclaims as she approaches Weiss. “You’re not supposed to do that. That’s superhero 101.” Weiss looks at Ruby with a disappointed face and walks in a circle around her. Ruby watches Weiss inspect her. From the bottom of her black boots to her red cape to her red mask and hood.

“That’s a bit of childish thinking,” Weiss says and Ruby blushes in shame.

“Sorry,” Ruby sighs and takes off her mask. “I’m still in training.” Weiss’s eyes widen for a moment, but she goes back to her usual demeanor. “My uncle is teaching me. You may have seen him.”

“Harbinger, correct?”

“Yeah,” Ruby answers. “He’s so much better than me.” Ruby sits on the ledge and stares at the city. Weiss sits by her and hesitantly places her hand on Ruby’s shoulder. “Sometimes I wonder how my uncle does it. Does he ever let the criminal get away?” Ruby clenches her hands and looks down the building. “He’s got powers. I don’t. I try my best but…” Weiss takes off one of her silver gloves and passes it to Ruby. Ruby takes it, but almost drops it how cold it is.

“Sorry,” Weiss says. “Ice powers.” Ruby sighs and looks at the gloves. “At least, that’s what I tell everyone.” Weiss takes Ruby’s hand. Ruby feels the warmth of Weiss’s hand, and she looks at Weiss with wide eyes. “I’m like you. That’s why I came here.”

“I thought it was for the guy in the back,” Ruby says. Weiss smiles softly and clasps Ruby’s hand tighter.

“Maybe a bit of that too,” Weiss adds. “I came because I found someone like me.” Weiss picks Ruby up. “Want to see how I get around?” Ruby nods with glee on her face.

Weiss goes to pick up the criminal and puts him on her back. “Let’s go,” she says. Using her silver glove, she makes an ice path from on building to the other. Weiss gets on the bridge and reaches out for Ruby. Ruby looks at the bridge and looks back at Weiss nervously. “It’s safe. I can promise you that.” Ruby takes a deep breath and takes Weiss’s hand. “Hold on tight. This may get a bit fast.”

“I like fast,” Ruby brags and Weiss rolls her eyes.

“Okay, speedster. Let’s see how you handle it.”

Weiss slides quickly from building to another and Ruby clings on to Weiss’s arm. “Okay! This is too fast!!!” Weiss smirks and stops at the tallest building in the city. Ruby begins panting, trying to slow down her heart.

“Do you like the view?” Weiss asks. Ruby looks up and sees most beautiful view of the city with the lights illuminating the dark sky. “I come here to think,” Weiss explains as she puts down the criminal and she sits down on the edge of the building. “I have been thinking a lot lately.” Ruby sits down next to Weiss.

“About what?” Ruby asks. Weiss looks at Ruby and smiles. Ruby blushes and looks away.

“Do you want to be my partner?” Weiss asks and Ruby turns back to Weiss. “I believe that the powerless could make a big impact. I’ve been studying your methods of dealing with crime. It’s merciless yet kind. I need someone like that watching my six.”

“I just follow your example,” Ruby says. “You’re such an inspiration to me. I thought you were so much better than me.”

“Am I?” Weiss asks.

“Definitely,” Ruby compliments. Weiss frowns and lies down.

“You have to give yourself credit, Ruby.” Weiss takes off her other glove and throws it in the air. She catches it and throws it back in the air. “You may be sloppy, but you’re not someone that should lack praise.” Weiss catches her glove and sits up. “So, what’s your answer to my proposal?”

“I don’t think it will work. I don’t have powers,” Ruby explains. Weiss smacks the top of Ruby’s head and Ruby clutches her head.

“Are you going to let me do that to you? Are you going to let anyone do that to you?” Weiss asks, and Ruby shakes her head. “Then put on my glove and become my partner.” Ruby looks at Weiss and then back at the glove she forgot was in her hand.

“If we’re doing this, let me pick the team name,” Ruby proposes. Weiss shrugs and Ruby smiles as she puts the glove on. Weiss smiles and Ruby shakes her hand. “To White Rose.”

“That sounds ridiculous,” Weiss says. “I was thinking Ice Flower.” Ruby glares at Weiss and Weiss sighs. “Which is more ridiculous.” Ruby smiles.

“So White Rose?”

“White Rose.”

Ruby pumps her gloved fist in the and cheers. “Crescent Rose and Myrtenaster going to save this city!” Weiss holds back her laugh and shakes her head.

Hidden in Plain Sight | Wait that was you?!

Ruby lays down in her bed and put on her headphones. She plays the song that has stuck with her for the past year: Red Like Roses. She pressed play and let her mind drift. Well, she would be if something didn’t catch her ear. She took off the headphones and looked around the empty dorm. She heard Red Like Roses, but it was just the vocals. Beautifully sung as always. ‘I wasn’t aware they released an acapella version,’ Ruby thought. She got up and tried to find the source.

The dorm restroom had no one inside and the hallway didn’t have anything as well. She shook her head, thinking that it may have all been in her head.

~*~

“I swear I heard it, Yang!” Ruby insists as they walk to their dorm.

“Yeah, I don’t think you did, sis,” Yang jabs at her, and Ruby punches Yang’s shoulder lightly. “The singer is not in our school.”

“Honest to everything, I heard it, Yang!” Ruby pouts and Yang ruffles her hair.

“Whatever you say, Ruby,” Yang says.

“What are you two talking about?” Weiss interjects. Ruby turns around with glee.

“Weiss!”

Ruby leaps towards Weiss for a hug and they fall to the ground. “Get off me!” Weiss shouts as Ruby snuggles her. “This behavior is unbecoming of you.”

“Is that any way to treat your girlfriend?” Ruby beams and Weiss rolls her eyes.

“If I kiss you, would you get off me?” Weiss asks. Ruby shakes her head and smirks.

“Hug and kiss,” Ruby jests. Weiss groans and gives Ruby hugs and kisses.

“Enough, you two love birds,” Yang says. Weiss blushes and stands up after Ruby lets go of her.

“Quiet, you,” Weiss says and Yang laughs. “What were you two discussing anyways?”

“Ruby swears she heard her favorite singer on campus,” Yang explains.

“But I did!” Ruby assures. “I swear I heard her beautiful voice.”

“Ruby, there are no singers on campus,” Weiss says. “I don’t see why a professional singer would come to Beacon.” Ruby frowns.

“I- I guess you’re right,” Ruby mumbles. “I just wish she was here. It would’ve been nice to meet her.”

Ruby walks away and Yang turns to Weiss. She glares at her and Weiss looks away. “Look, I’ll tell her on our anniversary next week,” Weiss says.

“You better,” Yang scolds. “Do you realize how much this has been picking on Ruby’s poor brain?” Weiss sighs and leans on Yang. Yang headpats Weiss and gently hugs her. “I know you’re scared, but her reaction will be worth it.”

“Are you sure?” Weiss asks and Yang smiles at her. “I guess so.”

“You better do it, okay.”

“I will.”

~*~

Ruby puts on her headphones and plays Red Like Roses once again. She sighs as she lays on her bed. She takes a pillow and throws it into the air and catches it. She plays this game as she continues to contemplate her sanity. Did she truly hear someone sing or was that just her brain? The song finishes and the next track plays. It’s a song that Ruby hasn’t listened to a whole lot, but she still enjoys it from time to time.

The soft piano plays and then comes in that heavenly voice.

Mirror, tell me something

Tell me who’s the loneliest of all

Ruby unconsciously begins to sing the song and Weiss sneaks in with a gift for Ruby. She hears Ruby singing and hides. Ruby wasn’t the greatest singer in the world, but Weiss still enjoyed hearing her. The opera part was coming up and Weiss knew what she had to do. She lays in her bed and listened to Ruby.

Fear of what’s inside me

Tell me can a heart be turned to stone

The piano then rang through Ruby’s ears and her favorite part was approaching. She waited and then the singing continued. It was beautiful, but Ruby heard the song outside of her earphones once again. She took off her headphones and looked around again. Whoever it was, they sang just as beautifully as the recorded track. Ruby dropped down from her bed and turned to see Weiss singing.

Ruby’s jaw dropped as Weiss continued to sing.

Mirror mirror, what’s behind you

Save me from the things I see

Ruby watched in awe as Weiss sang. It was beautiful. It was perfect.

Weiss wrapped up her singing and looked at Ruby with rosy red cheeks. “Ruby…I would record these songs behind my father’s back,” Weiss admits. “It was a small thing, but Mirror Mirror became a hit. I felt this could be a way to let out my frustrations.”

Ruby says, “So you’re—”

“Yes,” Weiss interjects. “I sang Red Like Roses. I was the one singing the other day.”

“I- I’m dating my favorite singer?!?!” Weiss nods shyly and Ruby gives Weiss a giant kiss. “Oh my god! You sing so well, Weiss!” Weiss blushes and gives Ruby a peck on the tip of her chin. “Can you do me a favor?”

“What is it, dolt?” Weiss asks.

“Sing me Red Like Roses,” Ruby pleads. “Please.”

Weiss hugs Ruby and softly begins to sing. Ruby wrapped her arms around Weiss’s waist and lays her on chin on Weiss’s shoulder. She closed her eyes and took in the beautiful singing that filled the room. Ruby began to kiss Weiss’s neck. Weiss stopped her singing for a bit and took in Ruby’s kissing. “I can’t focus on singing if you’re going to kiss me like that,” Weiss says as she struggles to go against the kisses. Ruby ignores her. She continues to assault Weiss’s neck with kisses. Weiss’s cheeks grew pink and she held Ruby closer. “Allow me to finish singing and I’ll give you an anniversary gift after.”

“Anniversary?!” Ruby shouts. “It’s today?!” Weiss frowns and nods. “I’m so sorry, princess. I won’t forget next ti—” Weiss kisses her.