A New Start

Chapter 11: Filming Dates

Ruby arrived at Studio 16-A to check on the Legend of Korra filming, but where she wanted to see bending, all she saw was a large group of people behind the cameras and a small group in front and at the head was J.P.; shouting orders that corresponded to the scene.

In the scene was Korra, Jinora and Ikki riding air balls in some sort of race, but they weren't air balls, they were rolly stools that would later be replaced with air. J.P. shouted "And pull Korra more forward!" once one of the string pullers pulled her across the finish line Jinora and Ikki jumped off, Ikki shouting "You cheated!"

Korra replied boastful "Hehe…" she stopped and froze.

J.P. shouted in frustration "CUT! Take five everyone! Korra I thought you said you had this scene down like the back of your hand?"

She gave a shy look "I'm sorry sir, I just didn't get much sleep last night and… I'm sorry."

J.P. sighed "its fine, how about you go grab some lunch and practice some more."

She walked out and J.P. noticed Ruby standing behind one of the sound guys "Ruby?

She smiled "Hi… sir."

She walked up to her "Why aren't you at your desk? You could be missing some very important phone calls!" he said a little agitated.

Ruby chuckled "I got it covered."

-Ruby's Desk-

"Ripriker Studio's please hold." Said Daffy Duck, "What? Well same too you buddy!" he slammed the phoned down "Pfft Spielberg thinks he's a big shot."

-Studio 16-A-

"Ruby, why did you follow me here?" J.P. asked.

She gave a low chuckle "Because I wanted to see how a cartoon was filmed."

He glared "That's a lie, now give me the truth."

She backed away "You'd hate me if I told you the truth."

He sighed "I could never hate you, now tell me why."

She blushed "Because I… I… I…"

He sighed in frustration "If you won't tell me then I'll see you back in the office." Before he left he looked to her "Discussing your job." He walked out.

She sat there; tears running down her face, just at that moment a sound guy saw her "Hey kid! You ok?" he asked her.

She shook her head "No, I can't tell the guy I love that I love him… and I may lose my job over it."

The guy chuckled "Don't fret over it kid, its how you get grey hairs."

Ruby cried "What should I do?"

"Tell him, grow a pair and tell him. It's how I got married." The man told her.

Ruby sighed.

-J.P.'s Office-

J.P. rubbed his head in frustration. Ruby sat across from him; hoping she won't lose her job. J.P. took his red vest off and threw it across the back of the chair "Ruby; you have been in your own little world the past couple days. And since you won't tell me why, I have only one thing to do."

She suddenly shouted "WAIT!" he paused in confusion "I'll tell you sir…"

He sat back "Go on."

She inhaled deeply "It's because I like you!" she shouted "Ever since I started working here I thought you were nice and had a big heart, and as I got to know you over the past three months I started to develop feelings for you but I was afraid you were going to reject me! And the last couple days my feelings got the best of me and I got sidetracked… and sometimes I wished you'd call me into your office for more than just business." She started crying.

J.P. comforted her "It's ok Ruby, it's just that I-" he was cut off when Ruby kissed him.

When their lips parted Ruby asked him "So, do I keep my job?"

He nodded "Yeah… I think so." She winked at him and walked out of the room.

J.P. sat back in his chair and just rubbed his head "What just happened!?"

FINALLY! I bet you were hoping they would shut up and kiss already. Take a muffin and see what happens.