A.N.- Thanks for the reviews and love! I'm glad you all like it!
Ruby grumbled and swiped at the bugs that invaded her space. Despite being made of light, the small earth creatures didn't seem to want to leave her alone. It wasn't just them that had started to get on her nerves either.
"Hey are you lost?" Another human approached her. "Are you with your mom?"
"I. Am. Not. A. Child!" The man backed away slowly as dock below her scorched. "I didn't fight in a war for this..." She mumbled and crossed her arms.
The only reason she hadn't stomped into or away from the boardwalk was the gem she was waiting on. For some reason, Sapphire wanted to surprise her or something like that. Honestly, Ruby was mainly focusing on the fact that she had to wait alone. Without Sapphire.
Ruby sighed before straightening up as she saw her love approach.
"Sa-!" She was cut off when she saw what the blue gem was wearing.
Sapphire giggled and twirled, her dress flowing.
"Was it worth the wait? I'm sorry it took so long, Rose and Pearl insisted on helping..."
Ruby kissed her before she could say more.
"You're beautiful as always." The red gem smirked. "You're a real gem~"
"I'm breaking up with you." Her face was stoic and icy as ever, but the slight tilt in her voice let Ruby know that she was close to laughing at the terrible pun.
"Well before that, shall we go?" Ruby stuck out her arm for Sapphire to take, which was accepted.
"I suppose. We shouldn't take this free-time for granite."
The step that Ruby was about to take was paused and she looked over at Sapphire, who had a small smile.
"...Who's Granite?"
Sapphire giggled and tugged her.
"Come along, dear~"
"Who's Granite?!"
The blue gem kept laughing until she reassured Ruby that it was only a pun of her own.
"It wasn't that funny..." Ruby pouted until Sapphire kissed her cheek.
"Mhmm, now, what shall we do first?"
They had a lot of time before Garnet was needed again, so the options were plenty.
"Hmm, we could try that new roller coaster!"
"We could." Sapphire smiled at her love's energy before frowning. "Hmm… Actually..."
"What is it, Sapph?"
Sapphire shook her head and tugged Ruby away from the roller coaster, foreseeing a sign on fire that used to say 'You must be this tall to ride'.
"Humans seem to like those games over there. Shall we try?"
"Huh? Alright, I guess?"
The crowds were large enough that the two did have some time to watch people play the games ahead of them. It seemed simple enough, you just had to throw things. Which Ruby was good at.
After walking up to the stall, the man behind it smiled.
"Well hey there little guy! Wanna give it a try?!"
If looks could kill, half of the people here would have been gone. Sapphire placed a hand on a fuming Ruby's shoulder to help calm her down.
"How strong are you again~?"
The red gem blinked and looked to her love, who was smiling. Seeing it, Ruby couldn't help but smile as well and slam money on the counter. As she denied the man's offer to help her, Sapphire mentally noted to thank Rose for reminding them that most human-like dates needed money. She couldn't see why, but at least Ruby was able to play the game.
Speaking of, the red gem had already launched one ball in the dead center, sending everything flying. Grinning at the disbelieved faces, she threw again and again.
"O-oh my..." The man behind the counter shook slightly. "W-well, you get the grand prize!"
Ruby didn't seem to pay attention and instead turned to Sapphire, beaming. The blue gem smiled.
"Nicely done, Ruby~"
"H-here you go!" A large plush was pushed towards Ruby and she blinked before taking it.
The purple bear gazed silently back at her with its button eyes as she looked it over. The red gem paused, remembering what Rose said human dates were like before giving the bear to Sapphire.
"F-for you!" She blushed and looked down at the creaking wood below them as others around them 'awww'd.
Sapphire was surprised, as she had seen Ruby questioning the prize instead of this. It did seem odd to give out toys as prizes, but then again they were mistaken for human children. The blue gem smiled and looked at the stoic bear before kissing Ruby's cheek.
"Thank you~"