Ruby lay next to Steven, watching him. It fascinated Ruby to no end how much Steven loved rocks and stones. Apparently Steven also liked the sky. He hadn't taken his eyes off of it since he lay down.
It was a perfectly clear night, and watching the stars shine in the night sky was the perfect way to end their evening out.
Steven talked about rocks and stones as usual. Ruby knew little about them previously, and when Steven started talking about them he generally zoned out, just listening to Steven's voice instead. Ruby loved hearing the excitement in his boyfriends' voice when he talked about the way the stone he had seen in some shop had been cut a specific way and how one of them on his latest caving trip had glistened when at a certain angle.
"But nothing compares to my Ruby" he smiled. Steven entwined his fingers with Ruby's, prompting Ruby to look at Steven. Steven was now looking at him, smiling. "I like it when it's you and me at night cause that's when all the stars come out."
Ruby smiled. "Yeah… they are so beautiful."
"Those stars are the stones I will never get to know."
Ruby looked back up at the sky. "I… I guess you are right. They are so far away…"
Steven smiled and squeezed his hand lightly. "But it's okay if I get to see you everyday" he smiled.