I'm so glad everyone enjoyed this fic as much as I did! I'm so honored to have gotten the opportunity to work with Azure! Her art really brought this fic to life! Please enjoy the epilogue and final piece!

Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY.

Epilogue. Here

Three days after the huge win for Beacon's volleyball team, the news was still the hottest topic around school.

Everyone kept talking about Yang's amazing final hit, and the subsequent touching moment between her and the talented soloist Weiss Schnee.

They were being celebrated all throughout the school, not only as the girls who had finally allowed them to beat Haven's volleyball team, but also too as the best and cutest couple. Every class they went to, the girls were the talk of the room before and after lectures, and during lunchtime as well.

After school, even three days later, Yang's teammates were still giving her so much praise for that final hit.

Their practices were a bit less intense now, and soon volleyball season would be over. Yang would then have the entirety of her afternoons free after school to do with as she pleased. And she knew exactly how she'd spend her newfound free time.

Even today's practice was rather short, and it was less of practice and more of celebrations and having fun together with the team. As soon as they were dismissed, Yang pulled her uniform back on as always, tied her blazer around her waist, and hurried off down the hallways. The sounds of piano keys echoed on the air, and a familiar voice accompanied the tune.

She entered the music room, which was all aglow in its usual golden hue.

Yang approached her girlfriend just as the song finished, and hugged her from behind. Weiss smiled and tilted her head back to look up at her.

"Good afternoon to you, too," she said.

"It's a good afternoon for sure," Yang agreed.

With a happy sigh she put her bag down, though she stayed on her feet. She coaxed Weiss to lean back a bit more, then bent down to kiss her upside-down. Weiss reached up to thread her fingers through Yang's ponytail, tugging her down a bit more. After a moment, they pulled apart, cheeks slightly flushed.

"So..." Weiss smiled. "How's life as a celebrity going?"

"Mm probably as great as the life of a celebrity's girlfriend is going," she mused, taking a seat beside her on the bench. "How's your voice?"

"Getting better," Weiss replied. "When I told my father how it happened, I was honestly so surprised he was all right with it. With us."

"Yeah. I'm surprised, too. But sure as heck not complaining!"

"Neither am I. Your sister's reaction was priceless as well."

"Oh yeah. Blake totally knew all along, but Ruby's eyes nearly popped out of her head. Poor kid. But she was more happy than anything!"

Sighing blissfully, Weiss leaned in against Yang's shoulder. Yang wrapped an arm around her back and held her, kissing the top of her head.

"Just one more day of practice for me," the blonde said. "And then I'll have all my afternoons totally free. I'll be able to come here and see you every day."

"I can't wait," Weiss replied. "And I also can't wait for our weekend plans."

"Yeah! We're gonna have such great dates, don't you worry!"

"I won't." Weiss sat up straight again and cleared her throat, giving her girlfriend an innocent look. "Yang, my throat still hurts a bit. And since it happened when I was trying to help you-"

"I should take responsibility, right?"

"You read my mind."

"All right, if you insist~"

Yang pulled her in close, trailing her thumb along the underside of Weiss' chin. She angled her face before leaning in for another kiss.

Weiss hummed approvingly against her lips and closed her eyes, letting the familiar sensation take over.

It was deeper and slower this time, the kind of kiss that made their heartbeats speed up in contrast. Weiss looped her arms around Yang's neck and cradled the back of her head lovingly. Yang moved her hand from Weiss' chin to her cheek to caress the scar over her eye. She lifted her other hand to rest at the side of Weiss' neck, where her pulse danced excitedly beneath her palm.

The light of the room changed once again, from its duller, pale color to a brighter, warmer gold.

This was the place where so many things had happened between them. From their first meeting, to the times they'd cared for one another, to their first kiss, to the end of their secret relationship.

But with that end, came a brand new beginning.

They would soon be going on their first dates together, holding hands, and demonstrating their love and affections to the rest of the world.

And it was all thanks to everything that had happened here.

In the golden room.

A/N: Thank you all so much for reading! Please show your appreciation to Azure for her hard work as well!

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