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Winter was always cold where Ruby Rose and her sister lived. She shuddered as a chill went up her spine after she stepped outside of her and her sister’s apartment. Once fully she stepped out of said apartment, she was met with a white, winter wonderland that was beautiful at first glance, however, the blinding cold would cut the thought of ‘beautiful’ out of most people’s heads. Which was exactly what the brunette thought before cold spread throughout her heavily bundled body.
She took a deep breath of the painfully cold air, shuddering slightly. She did not like winter one bit, but she did, however, enjoy how pretty everything looked. Being the optimist she was, it was part of her nature to look on the bright side of things.
She gripped upon the railing tightly so that she could traverse the metal steps that iced over rather easily. Thanking god she didn't slip and fall on her butt, she gave a sigh of relief when she reached the foot of the stairs. Turning her gaze to a yellow motorcycle that her sister dubbed “The Bumblebee”, heaving a sigh, she remembered her sister would’ve still been riding this in such cold weather if it wasn't for Ruby forcing her off of it so she didn't die of hypothermia. And, seeing as they didn't have any form of transportation besides the Bumblebee, both girls walked to the cafe that they ran together called “The Summer Rose.” Ruby’s mother used to own said cafe before she sadly passed away, leaving behind the coffee shop that was named after herself. Naming a place after yourself seemed slightly narcissistic if you ever asked Ruby, but hey, to each their own.
Ruby made her way down the sidewalk to her workplace, a soft yawn escaping her. The shop was only about four blocks away from her home, so she knew she’d make it on time. She walked in silence to let herself listen to the surroundings. The sound of cars going down the road, birds singing despite the cold, wind blowing through the trees… It was peaceful to hear the sounds of nature and everyday life.
Ruby seemed to be peacefully zoning out, her thoughts only drawn to where she was going. When she reached her destination, she smiled at the sound of faint, but soothing jazz inside her workplace.
Letting a small grin appear upon her face, Ruby stepped into the Summer Rose. She gave a content sigh as she felt the warmth of the shop on her skin, walking further inside to hang up her coat. She only realized her sister was inside the building after a minute or two, when the blonde girl gave an exaggerated crying sound.
“Rubyyy” she heard her sister whine.
The smaller and younger sister raised an eyebrow, looking towards her sister “Yea?” She asked, seeming vaguely interested, although she was sure she knew what was coming in the end.
“Kill meeee” Yang was complaining about her sleep schedule,just as Ruby has expected. Yang sipped at her coffee as if she were begging it to save her from the pain of sleep deprivation “I wanna go back to sleep…” She gave another noise that sounded like a dying animal… Which didn’t seem too off, as Yang looked like she was a dying animal.
“You say this everyday, Yang” Ruby rolled her silver eyes as she walked towards where her sister was, standing behind her to pat her back in a comforting gesture of sorts.
Her sister seemed to be slightly satisfied by this gesture as she took her head off of the wooden counter, her lilac eyes looking into Ruby’s. God she looked tired. “I stayed up all night trying to get a paper done for Professor Port about the whole Grimm army situation..” She explained, sipping at her larger cup of coffee.
Yang attended the university of Beacon, a place that was one of the best universities in Vale. She only really got in by sure luck.. Ruby tried getting in of course… but she sadly never passed the test.
Ruby now was slightly more sympathetic because she sadly knew that the professors would work the poor Xiao Long down to the bone.
“I have to change but stay strong while I’m gone” she said as she patted her sister’s back once more before going into the back room, then to the break room to get changed.
She pinned a white rose to her vest once she came back. She actually looked more like a butler than a barista,considering she was wearing a deep crimson dress shirt underneath a black dress vest along with black dress pants. She really dressed to impress…. For her job at least, otherwise, she wouldn't dress up unless she really needed to.
Ruby walked back to where her sister was suffering, pouring another cup of coffee, drinking it black seeing as she was too tired to add any sort of creamer or sugar.
The bell of the shop rang as someone walked inside. Ruby put on a bright smile, nudging her sister to make sure she did the same which she did reluctantly.
“Welco-”
Oh lordy.
The person who walked in was down right beautiful. Snow white hair and pale blue eyes. God those eyes.. Ruby was clearly zoned out, staring at the female who walked in.
A smirk appeared on her sister’s face, her eyebrow raised as she also looked at the new customer. She leaned against the counter tiredly. “So thats your type huh?” She asked under her breath, trying to make sure the customer didn't hear her words.
Ruby snapped out of her haze once her sister spoke. It took a few moments for her to understand what her sister had said, her face gaining a slight pinker hue once she did. “It’s not like you’re the only one who knows the other’s type” she shot back as quietly as she could as her way of saying ‘back off or I’ll do something’
Her words left her older sister with no response other than a glare.
After a short bit of time, the white haired stranger walked up to the counter. She seemed to be deciding her order.
“Welcome to The Summer Rose! Would you like anything?” Ruby’s personality bounced back to the energetic mode that she needed for her job. Thank god she didn’t stutter like she normally did when she was nervous... That would easily tell everyone that she was a bit... well, nervous.
“A Peppermint Latte” the girl ordered. She had a cold expression on her face that bordered on angry... It was slightly unnerving, but Ruby didn't lose her composure.
The girl looked around the shop, giving a slight nod every now and then as if saying she approved of the place. She actually needed the coffee for her work, seeing as she would work a bit longer than needed this night and seeing as it was about six-thirty, she would need a couple of them.
“On second thought make that two Peppermint Latte’s. Large” she stated, holding up two fingers.
The brunette gave a quick nod. “Right away!” She gave a small salute like she normally did. It was one of the things that was fun for her in this job. She grabbed two cups and a black marker. “I’m going to need your name” She didn't really need it, seeing as this person was only one in the shop. It was mostly just an excuse, but the customer didn't know that.
The girl nodded.
“Weiss Schnee. That's: W. E. I. S. S. S. C. H. N. E. E” she spelt out her name so that Ruby wouldn't get it wrong “I would advise that you don't spell my name wrong….” she paused waiting for a name
“Ruby!” she spoke quickly then internally cursed at herself “Ruby Rose, at your service!” her lips quirked upward to make an awkward smile.
“..Ruby” Weiss nodded.
Ruby felt a bit proud of herself at the moment seeing as she got a pretty attractive girls name without flipping out and acting like a complete weirdo. She began writing the other girl’s name upon both cups, grinning like a dork the entire time.
“Since you spelt it out, I’ll be sure not to get it wrong!” Ruby spoke with an enthusiasm that was Yang was missing, said sibling simply smirked from the corner of the counter.
Walking to her brewing station she could feel the heated gaze from her sister who was now a little ways away from her. She began to make the girl’s coffee, ignoring her sister. After about three minutes the two coffees were made. She put a lid on them and then into a cup holder so it was easier to hold. She place the drinks in front of her, giving a bright smile. “Two peppermint lattes for Weiss Schnee” She put her hands on her hips seeming a bit more proud of herself even if all she did was make coffee. She made it every day, what made this different?
Weiss nodded her head, taking the cup holder with her gloved hands.”Thank you” She let a faint smile show on her face as she turned to leave.. But stared deeply into Ruby’s silver eyes, seeming a bit dumbfounded but then turned away, going to leave the shop.
Ruby kind of knew this look well seeing as she had those rare and strange silver eyes. “Have a nice day!” She called after her. Noticing a certain ravenette walking in, her yellow eyes scanning the shop. This made her sister perk up slightly, her look almost like a puppy’s after being told that it was going on a walk. She nudged Ruby slightly as her way of telling her sister to move, to which Ruby did. After all, Blake was Yang’s favorite customer by far.
“Hello, welcome to the Summer Rose! What can I get you? The usual?” Yang asked with a new-found enthusiasm.
“Yes” Blake nodded, a small smile upon her face. “Caramel latte with twelve sugars” She put her hands in her black trench coat.
“Right away!” She mimicked Ruby’s salute then went to make the coffee with almost a hop in her step.
This day was shaping to be one of the usuals.