A/N: I deeply apologize for not uploading as often as I did, but there has been a lot going on.
(psst, I revealed my face on my tumblr)
Enjoy.
About a month later, now in June, summer vacation, at least for Ruby, for three months! Her college of her dreams accepted her and she has lots of hope and goals to achieve. Sapphire, however, wasn't so sure.
She applied for jobs, but because she's trying to strive on her own and not have Ruby's help, she's applied to most. She has been rejected to all of them, because she makes clear that she can't drive nor does she have help to drive her there. She doesn't want Ruby's help; she already does too much to even live with her. Sapphire considered being a stripper or even a porn star at this rate, at least someone might drive her to work. She was left with a laptop and minimal food at her cave called "home," but it'll be nothing soon.
She wasn't sure now. 18-years-old with no goal.
She was lying in Ruby's bed, taking all the covers for herself, as Ruby said she was making breakfast.
"Hey Sapphy," Ruby comes back into the room, with a plate of eggs and bacon. The bacon always smiled.
Sapphire sits up with a sigh, "Good morning, Ruby."
"I made your favorite." Ruby places the white plate on Sapphire's lap. The fork was set on the side, against the eggs.
"Thank you, that's really sweet of you," Sapphire pokes at the sunnyside-up yolks, "Yours always test better than others."
"You're cheating on my food with someone else's?" Ruby joked.
"You know what I mean. It's like Jenny's pizza or Sour Cream's bagel sandwiches. It feels like home."
"Yeah... I still miss them."
"Me too," Sapphire then grabs the bacon and bites into it.
"So, whaddya think?" Ruby asks with a toothy smile. They finished watching Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi.
"I liked it. I like Yoda, too." Sapphire smiled back, as she hugged her knees to her chest.
"I'm sorry that I only have old movies. It's mostly my dad's fault. We can watch something different. Like Big or Space Jam!"
"Sure. I don't mind old movies. I've never watched movies this often before."
"Really? It's pretty fun, huh?"
"But you act like I can't see you looking at me most of the time."
Ruby felt her cheeks heat up, "W-well, I want to see your reaction! I want you to like what you watch!"
"Sure. But, I do enjoy them."
"And I've seen every movie like a million times! I want to know your reactions and... stuff."
"If you say so."
Sapphire didn't like not knowing what will happen. She always liked spoilers for books and lets Ruby talk on and on without realizing she gives away a plot twist in a movie.
The dork wouldn't know she was rambling until she was about to say the second spoiler. She looks at Sapphire's intrigued grin and then just kind of laughs it off. Ruby usually feels bad, but Sapphire's love for knowing what the future may hold is quite exciting for her.
Sapphire spends a lot of time in Ruby's room, as Ruby goes out and do things like buy food and hang out with friends. She sits on the bed, with the TV playing in the background, as she thought about what she can do now. She felt so dependable on Ruby; it's almost like an old, married couple.
Except, still just friends.
That makes her stomach heavy; not wanting to be only friends.
At the moment, it was nearly nighttime and Ruby's parents were home. The two parents were about to leave for a dinner date. Those two hardly ever looked unhappy; she wishes she felt that content with someone else.
Sapphire was in Ruby's galaxy-like room. She was wearing the other's black Star Wars shirt and sitting criss-cross. It was nighttime outside and she was tired. Ruby walks in again, wearing grey sweatpants and a white t-shirt.
"Hey there," Ruby climbed onto the bed. The bed had a black blanket.
"Hi," Sapphire said with a big grin.
Ruby was saying goodbye to her parents, who were going on a dinner date that night. Sapphire was able to hear her, things like "love you" and "get here by 10" put a tiny grin on her face.
It was cutely awkward between the two. It wasn't because Sapphire was wearing her shirt and pretty much nothing else, or Ruby's giant glasses were falling off her face. They just took tiny glances at each other and smiled.
The room was brightly-lit. The TV was playing Rush Hour. Rush Hour marathon; the third one came out only a year ago.
Sapphire's lap was hiding under the blanket.
Ruby's heart raced.
"Sapphire, can we talk?" Ruby tried not to sound so nervous.
"Sure," Sapphire nodded, "Something on your mind?"
"Yeah," Ruby shifted to face the blue girl, "I want to confess something."
Sapphire faced towards the red girl, grabbing her hands. The red girl's palms were sweating and she can tell that her chest is heaving up and down.
"Laffy Saffy," Ruby started, "I just wanted to say that you… You make me happy! And I'm glad you left that note on my desk!"
Sapphire smiled and nodded, allowing the red girl to talk.
Ruby took a deep breath.
"This is so weird, I never had to do this before." Ruby tried hard to keep eye contact. The girl's eyes were revealed. Her left eye was a stunning blue color. Her right one was white. She explained before that she was born blind in that eye.
She was still smiling. Genuine. Happy. Waiting.
"This is hard," Ruby had an embarrassed smile, "I really wanted to be manly about this."
Sapphire moved her hands up the other's arms and now pulling the red girl closer. Her arms now around the other's neck.
Ruby didn't know what to do with her hands now, since they're now empty. Now that the blue girl was really close, her hands went to her sides.
"I really like you, Saffy," Ruby managed to say. "I really want to kiss you too."
Ruby still had a smile, trying not to make it awkward.
Sapphire giggled, "Kiss me then."
"What?!"
"Come on, lover girl, pucker up!" Sapphire joked.
Ruby shut her eyes tightly and her lips puckered out.
Ruby waited, but instead of feeling something against her lips, she heard giggling.
It was the kind of light and innocent laughter she only ever hears once in a blue moon. A smile so genuine, so real, it was so different. Ruby only wished to hear and see it more.
Ruby opens her eyes again, pulling back.
Sapphire looked at her, nearly tearing up, "You're so dorky."
"What I'm saying is," Ruby's voice cracked at moments, "Will you be my girlfriend?!"
"I thought you'd never ask," Sapphire then tackles the other.
Ruby made a promise to herself that she'll always make her happy.
And a promise to never forget it.
During all of that, Sapphire was hiding a dirty secret from her.
Sapphire had to admit it to herself.
Even before school was even over. She decided on a job as a cam-girl. It was more of a last resort, the other was becoming a stripper or a porn star, she did her first job near the beginning of last month, on a random Tuesday. It was just to test the waters.
The name she chose was Kimi Jordan, respectively, for both Sapphire's and Ruby's middle names.
She felt so sinful. Such a... hypocrite, for letting a stranger look at her. She wasn't even done with high school! But, it's what pays her bills, her food, and to keep herself up. She kept track of her logs and her clients with a simple voice recording and transcript, only to keep track, not to read back on it. Everything done on her laptop, which she treated herself with after rationing and saving.
It was now month two. Doing this job everyday. Ruby just believes that Sapphire is going out more, but if Ruby knew, she would go haywire.
"No, it's okay." Ruby said as she looked into her closet. She was holding a photo album.
"Really?" Sapphire cleared her throat.
"Well, yeah." Ruby places the photo book in a box. "I know we're dating, but I don't own you. I'll let you do you."
Sapphire couldn't believe anything she was hearing. Sure, Ruby was unpredictable, but this was suspicious.
"It's okay." Ruby places a light kiss on Sapphire's lips. "You do you, okay?"
"I... Okay."
Sapphire found someone. While she was standing outside of a strip club in the afternoon, a blonde awkwardly stands next to her. (totally OC, not Sadie, jesus christ)
"Um, hi," she says. Slim, wearing a thin black jacket, wavy blonde hair close to her shoulders, slightly taller than Sapphire's height, and pale skin.
"Hello." Sapphire smiled at her.
"Don't you think it's weird just being outside?" She asks.
"No, I was just scoping."
"Oh, how cool. Are you... of age to be around here?"
"I'm 18."
"No way, I'm like, 19."
Sapphire smirks, "Can I let you in on something?"
She comes closer, Sapphire whispering into her ear.
She was shocked at first, but then smiles. "Your place, you said?"
"Yes," Sapphire said, seductively.
Sapphire brought her home; saying she can stay off to the side. Due to the crazy shit she was already doing, she was eager to join in.
Sapphire felt strange doing things without letting her know she has a girlfriend first. But with touches, kisses, and stripping, she was prepared to do her worst. With something to blindfold her with, a random tie in her dresser.
Both equally and fully naked, Sapphire set up her work. She kept the laptop volume minimal, not wanting to listen to her clients today.
She climbs in bed, her one-time giggling and anticipating, starting to kiss the blonde's neck and lips, teasing her. Her hands tried to find the blue figure; her skin was cold against her sweaty hands. They hear someone on the laptop, but Sapphire was eager to take her now.
Pushing her down, feeling her and biting and kissing a trail down her chest and stomach. Her hands were at her thighs, tightly grabbing on.
Ruby who?
It was only that one day. After her, she was done. She thought about hanging out again.
Ruby was back in her life again and she didn't ask what Sapphire did.
However, at one point, the two became a little too frisky in Sapphire's home. Sapphire wasn't sure if Ruby was super frustrated that day or stressed or whatever, but she was completely feeling angry.
Sapphire didn't mind her first time being with a friend and not done on her, but she wasn't going to call it that formally. It's just something that happened. But, after Ruby was completely out, Sapphire's laptop was still on and still recording.
Sapphire was able to turn it off before Ruby wakes up again. The next morning, Ruby was awkward and apologetic, but Sapphire reassured that it was okay. Repeatedly.
It sure was embarrassing.
"Let's go on a date later, okay?" Sapphire kisses Ruby's cheek.
"Okay, I'm sorry, that was out-of-line. I know you didn't want to do it so soon."
"No, don't be. It's okay. It's new and it was great."
The two smiled at each other.
What a strange start.
A/N: Yeah, lots of stuff. I have been busy, I'm so SORRY!
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