"How did I get here?"
Ruby was squished between a wall and Kanan. She woke up and felt an arm draped over her body. It was toned and felt nice, but she couldn't dwell on that for too long. She had to figure out why she was in this predicament.
If she was being honest with herself, she didn't hate it. Actually, she was loving it. She's had a crush on the blue-haired beauty for quite some time, but she was too afraid to do anything about it. One, she was still a bit awkward around her friends that's not named Hanamaru. And two, she didn't want Dia to find out because she would probably freak out.
That's why she was surprised that she was in Kanan's loving embrace. She thought back to last night, because it seems that the two have been in that position for quite some time; at least overnight. Instead of thinking about last night, she was reminded of their day after practice.
The day was finished, and the nine girls just finished practice.
"Dia, can we go to my house to study? Our test is on my worst subject." Kanan asked her black-haired friend.
"English, right?" She saw a nod. "Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to help each other." Dia packed up her things and turned to her red-headed sister. "Ruby, is it okay if you go home alone?"
Ruby's head shook. "Onee-chan, I needed some help with my homework too."
"You can't ask Yoshiko-chan or Hanamaru-chan?" Dia asked.
"I-I think it would be b-better if I got help from you. You are really smart, onee-chan."
Ruby's compliment inflated Dia with a small ego. "You're right, Ruby." She turned to the bluenette. "Is it okay if we both go to your house, Kanan?"
Kanan smiled, and Ruby felt that it was somewhat directed at her. "Of course. You're both welcome to my house, always."
Ruby had ulterior motives. Sure, getting help for homework would benefit her. However, she heard Kanan's request and wanted to go with her sister. Just to be a bit closer with Kanan. She was blushing internally with how 'bold' she was being. She didn't even have any homework since she, Yoshiko, and Hanamaru all finished it during lunch. So, she had free time. And what better way to use it than by admiring her sister's friend…
'I can't believe I'm doing this.'
"Ruby-chan, you coming or what?" Kanan asked from across the roof. Ruby just noticed her sister and love interest were leaving her.
"I-I-I am!" She quickly picked up her stuff and made a quick sprint to the two girls.
…
The three girls were talking as they headed to Kanan's shop/home.
"So, I'm getting help with English." Kanan started to speak. "What about you two? What are you guys going to study for?"
Dia spoke first. "Well, the English test is coming up. So, it would be best if I worked on that. I have a bit of math and history to work on, but it's nothing compared to a test." The older Kurosawa sister turned to the younger one. "What do you need help with, Ruby?"
The red-head couldn't keep up her lie for long. "Well…I don't actually have homework…" Ruby looked down in shame, not wanting to look her sister in the eyes.
She heard a loud sigh that came from her sister. "Ruby…if you didn't have homework, why did you want to come?"
Kanan saw Ruby squirming in her spot, so she decided to stop Dia from pestering her more.
"Dia," Kanan said as she placed a hand on Dia's shoulder. "Stop questioning her. She's looking a bit scared." The black-haired girl looked at her shivering sister and had eyes of guilt. Kanan sighed. "Don't be so mean to her."
"I don't mean to be…" Dia tried to defend herself, but she knew that it was a habit of hers.
"I-It's okay, onee-chan! I just wanted to go with you and Kanan-san…I don't like being alone in the house," Ruby told her sister. "I like it when you're there, onee-chan!"
Dia's heart warmed at her sister's affection. "Thanks, Ruby." She went up and hugged her sister. "Sorry for being so mean."
"It's okay! And thank you, Kanan-san!"
The three of them continued to walk. All the while, Ruby kept her true feelings hidden. And Kanan had a blush from the thanks.
…
The three girls got to Kanan's house and immediately made a beeline for Kanan's room.
"Alright, let's get to work!" Dia said enthusiastically.
"Ruby-chan," Kanan asked the red-head. "What are you going to work on?" There was a tenderness in Kanan's voice that soothed the young girl.
It also made her flustered. "M-Maybe English a-as well…" She looked through her bag to see what she brought home with her.
Although, she did it more to not be enticed by Kanan's gaze; the beautiful violet orbs causing Ruby's stomach to flutter.
She pulled out the English work and placed it on the table. "I can get some help as well."
Kanan's stunning smile almost made Ruby faint. "Sounds good."
"Alright, let's not keep prolonging this. We need to study!" Dia kept her enthusiasm as the other two girls 'cheered.'
The three girls worked hard on the English work, with Dia being the person to assist the two.
Ruby wanted to try something with Kanan. An innocent question.
"Umm…Kanan-san?" Ruby asked. She saw the surprised look from the bluenette and got a bit nervous.
"Ruby-chan? What do you need?" Kanan asked the girl. Ruby almost tensed up from the warming smile Kanan had on her face.
"I was wondering i-if you could help me…" Ruby slid her book and herself over so that the two girls were side by side.
"You're asking me to help? Are you sure that you don't want to ask your sister?" Kanan proposed. However, Ruby didn't want to stop trying to get closer to the blue-haired girl.
"N-No. I think you could help me as well. You're smart too, Kanan-san!" Ruby gleefully said. She must have been hallucinating, as she thought she saw an extremely dark blush on Kanan's face.
So, the two girls started to work on Ruby's homework problems. The two of them really worked well with each other; Ruby was able to add her input in with Kanan's suggestions and assistance. Just talking with Kanan like this was making Ruby's heart open more, making her love the bluenette further.
The three girls were exhausted from the study session. Ruby had her head on the table, Dia was leaning against the wall, and Kanan was lying on her bed.
"I don't want to move. It's so warm outside too!" Ruby groaned. Dia groaned along with her.
"Well, why don't you sleep over?" Kanan suggested. The two sisters turned their heads to their friend.
"W-We wouldn't want to intrude! I mean, we'll just go home now. Let's go, Ruby!" Dia started to panic, not wanting to take advantage of Kanan's kindness.
"Dia, stop worrying." Kanan stopped her friend by grabbing her shoulder. She was about to do the same to Ruby, but she hesitated and eventually stopped.
'Kanan-san is acting weird…'
"I don't think you guys are intruding. And my parents would be fine with you staying over." Kanan had her charming smile that Ruby found so cute.
"R-Really?" Dia said. "Okay. Ruby, are you okay with that?" The older sister turned to the younger one and saw a vigorous nod. "Alright then. Thank you, Kanan."
"Please, it's nothing. I like when I have company over," Kanan said with the stunning smile. "You guys should go wash up before we eat. We'll set up the room later."
"Sure. Do you want to go first, Ruby?" The black-haired girl asked.
"Y-Yes, if it's okay…" Ruby responded with her nervousness evident in her voice.
Dia smiled at that. "Ruby, it's okay. I'll just be here with Kanan. Go ahead." Dia smiled at her sister, who beamed back.
The youngest one got herself ready for the bath. When she got in, she saw the different hair products. She wanted to use them, but she wouldn't want to cause any trouble. So, she sat on a stool and was left to her thoughts.
'We're actually staying over! It's making me really nervous. I have a chance to be close to Kanan-san…Ehhh! It's making me all nervous!'
While Ruby was taking a bath, the two third years were talking to each other.
"So, how long have you liked my sister?"
"W-What?" Kanan jumped. She nervously chuckled. "W-What do y-you mean, Dia?"
Dia glared at the blue-haired girl. "Don't play dumb with me, Kanan. I never saw it until now, but you have always been…weird around my sister."
"I'm…not following…" Kanan tried to play it off, to no avail. Dia had her in a corner.
"I saw the way you were acting around her. You blushed when she thanked or complimented her. And you were going to hold her shoulder, but you tensed up. I saw the nervousness on your face."
Kanan couldn't hold up the façade any longer, and admitted defeat. "Alright, fine. I do."
"I knew it!" Dia jolted up from the floor. "I may trust you, but not enough to be going out with my sister."
"Alright, I get it. I won't go for Ruby, okay?" Kanan slightly deflated as Dia had a satisfied look on her face.
"Thank you. I'm sorry, Kanan."
"I know, it's okay Dia. You're just being her sister, trying to protect her."
…
The three girls finished their bath and had a grilled fish dinner. The guest bedroom was setup for the Kurosawa sisters, with some help from Kanan's parents. Her parents were happy to have Kanan's friends over.
"Alright, good night Dia. Ruby." Kanan smiled at the two before heading to her room.
"Good night, Kanan-san!" Ruby said loudly. She hoped that Kanan wasn't too far away so she could hear the red-head. "Good night, onee-chan."
Dia smiled. "Good night, Ruby." The older girl turned off the light and they were out.
Kanan heard Ruby say, 'good night,' which made her heart flutter. But, she just kept heading to her room, not wanting to upset the older sister.
…
Two people were left wide awake.
Ruby was still nervous about being in Kanan's home. Kanan was still gushing over Ruby.
"I need a drink."
Ruby got up and started to walk through the hallway. She realized that she shouldn't be wandering in here, much less trying to get a glass of water. It would be a bit rude to just go and dirty a glass as a guest.
"Ruby?" Kanan's voice made Ruby turn her head to see the blue-haired girl. "What are you doing out here?"
"I-I was thirsty, but then I didn't want to trouble you by getting a glass dirty," Ruby nervously said.
Kanan giggled. "It's okay, Ruby. I was just about to get a drink as well. Here, let's go." Kanan took a hold of Ruby's hand. Kanan was surprised at how forward she was being. Ruby was surprised that Kanan was holding her hand.
Both of them were blushing furiously, only being hidden by the dark.
The two of them drank their glass of water and started to head back to their respective rooms, still holding hands.
"R-Ruby? Could I talk to you in my room?" Kanan nervously asked.
"S-Sure!" Ruby nervously replied. The two of them headed to Kanan's room. They took a seat on Kanan's bed, both playing with their thumbs.
"W-What did you want t-to ask, K-Kanan-san?" Ruby was squirming in her seat, being so close to her crush.
Kanan gulped. 'If this goes bad, it's going to be entirely my fault.' "R-Ruby, I wanted to tell you…that I like you. Dia asked me not to ask you out or anything, but I just wanted to tell you. I'm sorry if this makes it awkward-"
"So," Ruby interrupted Kanan's rambling. "When I saw you blush, it was real? B-Because you l-like me?"
Kanan hoped that the red-head didn't see that, but she was caught. "Y-Yes…I'm sorry if- Oof!"
Kanan was interrupted by Ruby suddenly hugging her.
"R-Ruby?"
"I-I like you too, Kanan-san!" Ruby declared.
"R-Really?" Kanan was in disbelief. The girl she likes actually likes her back?
What Ruby did made Kanan even more flustered. The young girl leaned over and gave Kanan a kiss on her cheek. The bluenette held her now wet cheek with her hand and looked over to see a beautiful smile.
"K-Kanan-san! W-Would you please…be m-my girlfriend?" Ruby asked with passion.
It took Kanan a bit of time to process, but she eventually smiled. She hugged the red-head and gave her a kiss on the top of her head. Ruby looked up to see Kanan smiling back at her.
"I will, Ruby. I will be your girlfriend."
She felt Ruby's hug tighten. And she quickly returned the hug.
"Thank you, Kanan-san!" Ruby yawned, mostly out of her excitement making her use up more energy. "I'm tired. Good night, Kanan-san." Ruby got up and started to walk to the door, however her arm was being held by Kanan. "Kanan-san?"
"If you don't mind…would you want to sleep here? With me?" Kanan blushed at her boldness.
"R-Really? It's okay?" Ruby was trembling with excitement and nervousness.
"It's okay since we're girlfriends, right?"
Ruby loved hearing that they were girlfriends. It made her heart skip a beat. "L-Let's try it…" The red-head crawled into the bed, with Kanan being at the edge of it. They were both extremely nervous with how close they were to each other, but felt a sense of comfort as well.
Ruby was still trembling, but she felt a pair of lips on her cheek. She looked beside her to see Kanan's dazzling smile.
"Good night, Ruby."
"G-Good night, Kanan-s-"
"Chan. It's okay to say that now, Ruby."
The young girl smiled. "Okay. Good night, Kanan-chan."
The two girls started drifting to sleep.
"I love you."
Kanan's eyes widened at hearing this. She looked at Ruby, but the red-head was fast asleep.
"I love you, too. Ruby."
Ruby was smiling at the recollection. She was happy that she and Kanan were now girlfriends, and that they were sleeping in the same bed. She was about to get up, but she felt Kanan's arm get heavy on her chest.
"Are you going so soon?" Kanan said in her sleepy state. She sounded playful, but wanted Ruby to stay with her for a while.
"No, Kanan-chan. Just stretching."
"RUBY?!" Dia shouted from the guest bedroom. This made the two girls jolt up, and now were getting prepared for Dia's wrath. "KANAN, HAVE…you seen…Ruby?" Dia dashed into Kanan's room, but was taken off guard by her sister and her friend in the same bed. "Ruby, why are you in Kanan's room?"
"I-I-"
"I asked her to, Dia. We're dating now." Kanan told her. She didn't want Ruby to get in trouble, so she took the blame.
"K-Kanan! I asked you to not tell my sister!"
"I'm sorry, Dia-"
"I like her, onee-chan!" Ruby cried out. "I don't want to leave her. And I don't ever want to break up with her!"
Dia was surprised with Ruby's force. "R-Really?" She saw a nod. "Oh. Well, you're right. I'm not going to stop you. But, Kanan." Dia's eyes lit up. "Don't hurt my sister."
Kanan tensed up, but she felt an assuring squeeze from her hand. She relaxed, knowing that she and Ruby would be together forever. "I will never hurt her. I love her."
Ruby hugged the bluenette tightly. "I love you too, Kanan-chan."
A/N: Another one-shot. This time, not smutty and more fluffy. Hopefully you like this and found it cute. I like the Ruby/Kanan pairing; it would make sense since they both knew each other from when they were younger.
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