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So this happened..
Here it is, folks! The final chapter!
https://archiveofourown.org/works/13852848/chapters/34606785
Shopping for a Gift
What do you get someone who you haven't know for all that long, but you're greatly attracted to and might be in love with even though romantic relationships are pretty much forbidden for you?
Oscar groaned as he looked at the window display. 'When did things get so complicated?'
Do you want me to answer that or do you want some advice?
Of course, the former farm boy could never forget his situation if he tried given who was in his head. He gritted his teeth as he walked on to the next store. 'I'm FINE.'
Really? From my point of view, you look like you could use some help.
'Unless you a have a perfectly good idea of how to get back at Nora for springing this little gift exchange on us for no apparent reason, I don't want to hear it.'
If I had to guess the reason, it was probably to get our minds off our worries for only a little while. Besides, after so long traveling and being away from what they would consider home, the others certainly deserve something nice.
Oscar looked at the window of the next shop, pretty sure that shoes in the display were not something Ruby would want. 'Yeah, but I'm pretty sure she rigged that drawing.'
Probably, though Qrow has worst of it out of all you. Gifts aren't his strong suit and I don't think his tastes really align with Jaune's. At least you have some idea what Ruby might like.
'Yeah, but I don't want to go with the obvious things she must gotten already. I know I could buy her something at a weapon's store, but I don't know what she'd like specifically. I already got her cookies before, a gift card feels so impersonal, she doesn’t really need any clothes...”
And I would recommend not getting her jewelry. One of the many life lessons I’ve learned is to never a buy a woman a piece of jewelry unless you’re absolutely sure she’ll like it.
Oscar's expression was utterly curious as he went to the next shop, only to be disappointed by it being purses. 'I sense there's a story there, but I won't ask. Jeez, why is this so hard?'
The wizard commented calmly. Because you care. I....also had trouble getting gifts for someone I liked. Much like Ruby, it was difficult to get something because the obvious things felt too impersonal and getting something specific out of that person was almost impossible.
'How'd you manage?'
My mentor eventually pointed it out to me that what mattered was that the gift came from me, not what it was. I'm sure that Ruby will be appreciate whatever you get her as long as it is not something she would dislike otherwise.
'I guess you have a point. Still, is there anything I haven't thought about?'
Well, you haven't come across a bookstore yet. Granted, from what I know of Miss Rose her favorite types of stories are.....wait.
Oscar stopped looking at the display, his full attention going to the wizard in his mind. 'You have something?'
Yes, yes that would work.....rather fortunate I decided to lend that book at the time. I suppose I should have given it to Summer years ago, but I didn't want to....
The farm boy turned up his inner volume, all too familiar with how the headmaster could go off on a tangent in his thoughts. 'OZPIN, you're doing it again!'
That thoroughly got the headmaster's attention. Oh, sorry Oscar.
'It's fine. Moreover, it sounded like you thought of something.'
Yes. It's a book I lent to the head librarian at Haven Academy over a year ago. It's an illustrated collection of fairy tales, legends, and folk tales from all over Remnant. It contained a couple lesser known stories that the librarian had been researching. I didn't really want to let go of it, but I eventually gave in after she promised she would treat it with the utmost care and she would return it to me when I came to visit Haven during our next break. Ironically, if I had kept it at Beacon it probably would have destroyed.
Oscar felt a little puzzled at the concern being shown over a single book. 'Is it an expensive book?'
Not really, but it was special to me for a number of reasons. Anyway, it's not as if I will need it anymore and I'm sure Ruby would enjoy it.
There was something more that Ozpin wasn't saying and Oscar was going to call him out on him before Ozpin spoke again. You'll understand when you see it. Well, do you want to pursue that book or keep looking?
Oscar sighed and shook his head. 'Well, you've got my curiosity. I suppose some idea is better than no idea. Do you think we have enough time to get to Haven and back to the hotel?'
I think so, if we hurry. And don't worry about security, I remember all the codes for the academies including the Master Code.
Okay, done. Now I can probably head back to my other writing on FanFiction.Net. Hope you guys found this cute as I might write a sequel in which we see the results of this 'gift exchange.'
Any chance of an epilogue for Enemies with benefits and beach houses? I loved that so much time, I just need a little more 🔥🔥🔥❤️
Ooooo that would be good. I’ll have to give it some thought. Maybe I could do something in the future 🖤thank you for reading, I’m happy you enjoyed it 🥰
The Sim Sala Bim song in Rainbow Rowell’s Work In Progress playlist is making me anxIOUS.
Hey Lala! I've just re-read "Snapshot" all over again, its one of my favourite holiday stories, I love it! I wonder, did you ever feel like adding to that universe? Because you know, if you ever felt inspired, I'd love to know if Peeta's dreams of Christmas future ever came to pass... ;)
Hey love! You know–no one has requested it–until now.
Maybe I should do a 2017 sequel vote like last year? I know that Snapshot would definitely get a few votes! Now you’re making want to reread it.
Hope you’re doing well. HUGS!
I think I'm lost with all that scripting, should I make a sequel with JavaScript instead? You know, with new designs and improved concepts? Ninja Duel would still get its X'mas update, rest assured. Why didn't I choose ICT as one of my electives? Idek tbh
I published this series back in August, and happily everyone loved it 😄 I'm thinking of doing a sequel to it and I have a few ideas on what would possibly happen and I think it would be brilliant. If you would like to see the next step in this series then tell me, I'll get started on it! 😄 If you haven't seen the story yet the link is above ^^^