The 'Lone' Hero of Vale (RWBY & Link)

Beacon Academy: Eastside of the Courtyard

"Link..." Velvet lets out a soft whisper as she turns to face him

"Yeah Velvet? What's on your mind?" Link looks at her, they are both in the exact same spot as the day before, both leaning back on the same tree Velvet was initially using to take cover from the sun

"I know you and Ruby are very good friends for the little time you've known each other. I mean... you guys get along so well. That's what my team says anyway, I try not to pay too much attention to other people's friendships but yeah I just wanted to express how nice I think it is that you're making friends so fast when you came here completely alone as many of us do. Some arrive with friends from other academies or they are lucky to have connections, but others do not have that privilege." Velvet sighs

"Very true. Everything you said is correct and honorable too, that is a very mature way to analyze my friendship with Ruby. I'm curious to know what you think about my friendships with Weiss, Blake or Yang. Same goes for Jaune, Nora, Pyrrha and Ren. Annnd may as well throw your teammates in the mix too, I'd like to think they are my friends by now. I like that you don't judge like so many people do." Link nods. "Whether it's jealousy or not, people shouldn't analyze friendships to the point of judging unless there's something going on with them and what they think of the people in question. Maybe they want a friendship with certain people or they are insecure, it's anyone's guess."

"That sure was a lot but It's a very interesting thought process. I brought up what I said because... darn, I am not very good at this. And let's face it, I am bad when speaking about my feelings and expressing them in general too, but Link..." Velvet mumbles, as she gets closer to Link, she momentarily stalls before awkwardly throwing her arms around him for a hug

"Hm?" Link's face changes instantly, going promptly from being casual and relaxed to showing off a smile as he hugs her back. "This is a pleasant surprise, in a very nice way of course."

"Is it? Good because I think this is nice too? And I like you." She whispers with blind confidence

"Oh... I like you too Velvet, you're an amazing friend despite only just meeting you not too long ago." He smiles at her but does not look her in the eyes. "What inspires the praising of my friendships, the hugs and telling me that you like me?"

"L-link-!" Velvet tenses up as she feels Link's hands on her lower back. "I mean that I really like you. As in more than a friend." She whispers as now both of their eyes meet, her breathing suddenly begins to pick up its pace as nervousness overshadows the confidence she once felt

"Velvet..." Link shakes his head while his eyes shoot open in disbelief when Velvet's words finally register in his head. "I like you too, but..."

"O-oh... I understand, say no more." Velvet's eyes tear up. "And it's okay. I know that these really do make all the difference and why would you want anything to do with me when there are more talkative, stronger and more confident girls all over Beacon..." Velvet is quick to touch her rabbit ears, but before she could say anything else that disregards her charm, beauty or heart of gold, she is cut off by a pair of lips on top of hers... Link's.

"...!" Velvet freezes and practically leaves Link hanging when she does not kiss back, he tightens the grip on Velvet's lower back with one hand.

Meanwhile, with his other hand, he brushes it against Velvet's neck and slowly eases her into him even deeper, continuing to kiss the shocked faunus with everything he can muster effort and energy wise

"...!" Velvet still does not know how to react until out of pure instinct, she slides closer to Link and sits down on his lap briefly before wrapping her legs around his midsection and tightly secure her position for maximum comfort