Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely

“I think you’re making way too big a deal out of this.” Yang ducked as another swimsuit flew off the rack and nearly hit her in the head.

“I am not!” Ruby finally settled on three potential swimsuits and held them up for closer inspection. “This is the first time we’ve ever gone to the beach as a team, and I want to look good.”

“Sure you do.” Yang snickered. “Or maybe you just want to look good in a swimsuit for Weiss.”

“I know you’re my sister, but I will use my scythe on you.” Ruby glared. “Believe me, I will.”

“Hey, you’re the one who asked me to come help you pick a swimsuit. The witty banter is part of the whole helpful package.” Yang grinned and ruffled Ruby’s hair. “But I really do think you’re worrying too much. Weiss will like whatever swimsuit you pick because it’s you in it. I know Blake won’t mind which one I pick.”

“Of course, she won’t!” Ruby shot an envious glance at Yang’s chest. Life could be so unfair. “You’re you! You look amazing in swimsuits. I’m me!”

Yang sighed and pulled Ruby into a headlock. What a silly little sister she had. “Ruby, you need to relax. You’re perfectly fine the way you are. Trust me.”

“I guess…” Ruby glanced toward the change rooms. “Come on. I’m going to give these a try. Tell me what you think.”

“Yeah, yeah.” Yang leaned on the wall outside the change room as Ruby tried on the first swimsuit. “You’re also forgetting something very important, Ruby. Weiss will be there in a swimsuit too.”

There was a muffled curse before something banged into the side of the change room.

“Uh… are you okay in there?”

“I’m fine,” Ruby squawked. “I’m perfectly fine. I just, um, tripped over.”

“Sure, you did.” Yang smirked. Oh, this was going to be fun. “I’m sure it had nothing at all to do with the thought of Weiss frolicking in the surf in a bikini, the water dripping off –”

Thump.

“Ouch! Damn it!” Ruby hissed. “Yang!”

“Oh, come on, how often do I get to tease you about stuff like this?”

“You tease me about Weiss all the time. You’re horrible!”

Yang shrugged. “Now that you mention it, I kind of do. Oh well, that’s what big sisters are for. Now, hurry up. You need to just pick one, so we can have lunch.”

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Ruby was nervous – really, really nervous – as she watched Weiss stroll down the beach toward them. The other girl hadn’t spotted them yet, but Ruby was already having a hard time not staring. Weiss looked amazing. In fact, this was something she’d imagined more than once, only without Yang standing next to her snickering.

“Remember to breathe, little sister.” Yang nudged Ruby. “And remember, she’d probably as nervous as you are.” She raised her voice. “We’ve over here, Weiss!”

The heiress turned, and Ruby saw her eyes widen. Weiss was staring.

“She’s staring at me!” Ruby grabbed Yang’s arm. “Is that good? Is that bad? Is it because I look weird?”

“I don’t think that’s it.” Yang’s lips twitched. “I think…”

Weiss’s cheeks flushed, and she moved toward them – only to trip spectacularly over a rock half-buried in the sand. She hit the sand with a dull thump and was promptly swamped by a wave.

“Weiss!” Ruby broke into a run. “Don’t drown!”

Back with Yang, Blake gave an amused chuckle. “Do you think Ruby noticed why Weiss tripped over?”

“Not a chance.” Yang laughed as Ruby grabbed Weiss and dragged her out of the surf. “But I will say this: Weiss only missed that rock because she was too busy looking at something else.”

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Author’s Notes

As always, I do not own RWBY. I’m not making any money off of this either.

Heh. Ruby and Weiss can’t catch a break.

As always, I appreciate feedback. Reviews and comment are welcome.