RubyxSapphire: I do not own Pokémon. Also I tried to improve on staying in character but it can be complicated with how they would react in some situations…

I rushed to the park. My chestnut brown hair kept hitting my face but I ignored it. I had to go see my Master. I groaned, running on my two feet was somewhat of a pain, but Master said that it is 'uncouth', whatever that means. Actually, he used to be my best friend, well he still is, but my family owes his because they helped up when my family struggled to take care of our house, the lab, and soon after being bankrupted.

It doesn't bother me that I'm a maid, it bothers me that he makes me wear frilly dresses and since he's my master I can't say 'no'. You don't know how many times I've been looked at because of his damn creations or the fact that I have to follow him around.

"Sapphire." That's his voice.

I stopped and turned, he was sitting on the bench in his black trench-coat-like coat over a long-sleeve red shirt.

"Ruby?" I replied, wondering why he to meet in the park.

" Didn't you want to meet your cousin?"

I nodded.

"Well, you have the day off, if I can tag-along." He smiled softly. He stared into my eyes. "Please?"

"I—okay…" I said, avoiding his gaze. "Uh, then why did you want me in my uniform?" I asked, looking at my clothes. The usual maid uniform, black and white frilly-like dress without the stupid apron, and my hair tied up in a blue ribbon. It was a sickening outfit.

"I rather have you wearing my beautiful creations instead of the pitiful clothes that you seem to buy." He said and got up. He brushed himself off and smiled.

I stopped myself from attacking him. I counted to ten. One, two…

"Sapphire, I really enjoy your company… Unlike everyone else, you don't seem to be…" His voice drifted off.

Many guys didn't have the hobby he did, some did but Ruby just couldn't find them. I smiled and nodded at him.

"Ruby, if you can't say it, just don't." I replied. "Erm, I mean Mast—"

He laughed softly. "You're my friend, no matter what occupation. You know if though it is supposed to be part of your maid role… I don't want people looking at us when we're taking a walk."

I nodded. Ruby and I don't fight like we did before. Papa said it was because we were maturing to be a graceful woman and a humble man. Of course after that remark, Ruby snorted and I ended up punching him in the stomach but…ah, well, we aren't as frequent.

The walk was filled with silence. I fiddled around with the frills on the edges of the hem of the dress. I still wondered why my parents even agreed to letting me have a job like this…though; I was paid about five dollars above minimum wage.

Ruby had some presence that always kept me at his side. I never told him though… I gave up on telling him since he never remembered the confession anyways.

"Uh, Sapphire…do you remember when we were attacked by a Salamance?" His face grew slightly pale.

I nodded, slowly, my face, too, grew pale. "Yeah, why?"

"Isn't it funny how we changed just because we misunderstood each other? Imagine how our lives would have been if we didn't change…"

Did he regret doing it? I bit my lip. Of course he would…he's constantly reminded about it because of that scar. His father wouldn't have neglected him and he wouldn't have been in a feud with his father.

"You didn't have to save me." I gritted my teeth.

"It's fine. Let's just go see Blue." He stretched out his arm to touch my shoulder but I slapped it away.

He flinched and pulled his hand back quickly. "Sapphire, I didn't mean it—fine!"

Again, we walked in silence. And like at the end of every fight, we regretted everything.

"Sapphire, it's about time you got here. You don't know how long I've been waiting." Her arms were folded across her chest and she was staring me down.

Her long hair was shades lighter than mine and her eyes were the same as well, lighter and prettier.

Ruby sighed softly. "One crazy person after another…" He muttered under his breath.

I resisted he urge to punch him and forced a smile on my face. "So, yeah, what did you need me for?"

Her face still held the scowl but she uncrossed her arms and flattened her red skirt (a habit she picked up after meeting Ruby). "Well, since you don't have a great love life (she looked over to Ruby), I was looking around for potential guys for you. I've found plenty, and I mean plenty."

"Wait, what?" I yelped. "Who said you could do that?"

She frowned and grabbed my hands, "Sapphire, I love you to death but haven't you ever wanted someone to cherish you and be intimate with you? Wouldn't you want to have someone on a deeper level with you than your friends?"

I bit my lip and Blue gave me puppy-dog eyes. Ruby stared and just about everyone else at the park stared at us.

"U-um, well…I'm gonna think about it." I gave her a thumb up.

She, yet again, flattened her skirt. "Well, think fast since mister number one is coming in a few."

I blinked. "Wait—now?" I clenched my fists, "why would you do that without my asking?"

"It was for your well-being…?" She said, questionably.

I sucked in my breath and forced a smile. "Fine, but don't question me if he comes back all jacked up."

Blue looked over me to Ruby, who was now in a daze. She gave me an all-knowing smile. "Ruby, have you never had a girlfriend before?"

"No…but I did have a girl I liked, but no one else has ever struck my interest but her." He replied, his crimson eyes following random people. Probably looking and silently commenting on their fashion choice.

I looked down; I felt pain in my chest. "Blue, when's he coming?"

"Hm…" She looked up to the park's clock, "in like thirty minutes, I suppose."

I nodded and suddenly remembered what I was wearing. "U-uh, is it okay if I wear this?"

"Well, if he's into 'S and M' stuff…"

I paled. "B-blue…what kind of guys did you set me up with?"

She laughed and shook her head. "I'm just kidding," she paused and her smile lessened, "well I don't really know if he's into it or not. The interviews didn't touch that subject."

…What did the interview questions even asked? I shivered.