"Hey, do you have a moment?" Pyrrha lifted her gaze from the book and looked at me. "Sure, what's up?"

I had exactly what I wanted to say prepared, but now, as our eyes met, I felt a blankness in my mind. I didn't know if it was because I was afraid my secret would be revealed or if it was simply because of Pyrrha herself. A tense silence followed, broken by laughter.

"Haha, don't tell me you still can't get used to the fact that we share a room?"

I felt myself starting to blush. "I think this wasn't the best way we could have been assigned rooms," as soon as I said it, I regretted it and immediately tried to clarify what I meant. "Of course, I don't mind sharing a room with you, Ren, or Nora. I just think it was irresponsible on the part of the administration."

Pyrrha got up from the bed and started walking around the room. She didn't seem upset, but rather disappointed? Great, I thought to myself. "Jaune, I noticed that whenever we leave, you leave the window slightly open." This was true, but I didn't understand the sudden change of topic. "Nora, on the other hand, tends to leave quite a mess that Ren has to clean up."

I nodded in agreement. "It would be good to talk to her about that, but since Ren doesn't mind, I'm not sure if it's my place to interfere in their relationship."

Pyrrha took a few steps closer to me and now stood right in front of me. "Exactly, you don't know what actions to take... YET." I felt like I was starting to understand less and less. "We've only been living together for a week, so it's understandable that we don't know how to act in every situation that arises... FOR NOW." I think I was slowly starting to get what Pyrrha was getting at. "However, in a few weeks, we'll be better at understanding the behaviors and actions of our teammates. What will that give us?"

This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it.

What will that give us? I looked up at the ceiling as if searching for the answer there, and after a moment of thought, I found it. "Cooperation. We'll be able to work better together as a team."

Pyrrha seemed pleased with the conclusions I had drawn; I could tell by the smile on her face. "Exactly, great job, Captain." I winced at her comment, though I think she meant it kindly and not sarcastically. "I still think the role should have gone to you. You'd definitely be better suited for it."

She shook her head in disagreement, and she was about to say something, but I was quicker. "But you're an amazing person. I know you would have been a great captain."

A silence fell over the room, and all I could hear was the buzz of a fly in the corner. I also noticed that a slight blush appeared on Pyrrha's face. Could it be that, deep down, she was a shy girl who didn't like compliments?

"Thank you, that's nice of you to say. So, what exactly did you want to ask me?"

Right, back to the point. "I'd like to ask for your help with training."

Pyrrha's face lit up with a familiar smile. "Of course, I'd be happy to."

I felt a wave of relief. "If possible, could you not tell the rest of the team about this? Also, I'd like to practice in a secluded spot, if that's alright."

Pyrrha began walking around the room, her right hand resting on her chin, and slight wrinkles appeared on her forehead. Suddenly, she stopped and clapped her hands together. "Behind the practical training hall, there's a stone wall, and beyond that, there's a small clearing with a few bushes and trees. Would that work?"

I nodded in agreement. "Alright, let's start tomorrow. Let's meet there after class, okay?"

I was filled with excitement and energy, and I probably spoke too quickly.

"In that case, we're set."