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"Oh. My. God." Ruby repeated the words after seeing Marian and Belle. Ruby began to laugh softly.

Dorothy raised her eyebrows and turned to Ruby. Dorothy hits Ruby on the arm lightly, "Gee, that makes a lot of sense now!"
Belle began to be more panicking than she was a minute ago, "what is she saying, Rubes?!"

"She just said that makes a lot of sense now because we have been bumping into Marian at weird times in the dorms like twice, ya think?" Ruby chuckled, "Anyways, it is officially nice to meet you, Professor Mills." Ruby grinned, "worry not, I won't tell a soul."

"OOOOOOH. I see why you want to keep this low. Damn girl, I'd never guess you'd go for a professor." Dorothy chuckled lightly and then winked at Belle.

Belle blushed at that wink Dorothy gave her, "Uh-uhm, ye-yeah, so, ladies and Marian, uhm, uh, heh, now you all know. W-w-we are on the sa-s-same page, right?"

Marian/Professor Mills started to sign and talk at the same time, "Just call me Marian here but in class, it's Professor Mills." Marian commented to Ruby's name for Marian. Ruby nodded. "Well, ladies, it was very nice to meet you two again. We should get together sometimes…let's say, Chinese take-out?" Marian laughed.

"First thing first, Marian, I don't know about Ruby, but I'd love to have that take out Chinese with you, and second thing second, take this as a compliment, Marian, HOW THE HELL DO YOU KNOW SIGN?" Dorothy was too curious!

"Yeah, I was merely dumbfounded when I saw you signing to Dorothy last night." Ruby added.

"What?! You know sign language, and you didn't even tell me?!" Belle was shocked, seeing that side of Marian, "and now the two people that are important in my life – well now it's three – know sign, I gotta get on it! Thank goodness I am a linguistic freak so I gotta add one more language in my book!" Belle continued to babble, and Ruby was interpreting to Dorothy.

"Babe, I am not trying to bring back the old heartbroken memories, but.." Marian sighed, "remember, I went back to my dad after staying with my mom for short while?" Belle nodded quietly as Marian was explaining the story, "Well, it turned out that my dad fell in love with a woman from his workplace when he was out of the country who had a Deaf son, so my dad asked me if I wanted to join him to take some sign classes. I said yes. To distract myself from the fact that I lost you, Belle. Then my dad married my step-mom and I officially had a Deaf brother. I was so happy to have someone to talk to. He was one of the easiest people to talk to – turned out he was bisexual…go figure, right? I am kidding." Ruby, Belle, and Dorothy chuckled. "So anyways, Niklaus and I just became really good friends and he supported me all the way through my Photography career because that time it was really hard to find a job so I just kept going in the education just to become a professor. A secure job for sure. While he was going into the police academy and it was tough on him, and he had my support. He's now one of the captains in the state of Kansas! So, anyways, I learned sign because of Niklaus and my dad." Marian smiled.

"Wow, every cloud has its silver linings." Belle responded to the story, "Mare, luv, you know how terrible I felt the moment I walked away from you." Belle began to feel bad.

"We are here now with our first couple friends and bella Belle, you know deep down, you're unconditionally forgiven." Marian caressed Belle's shoulders then gave her a kiss on the forehead.

Dorothy leaned to Ruby, "is this our cue to leave?" with a smirk. Ruby rolled her eyes and laughed, "No, not at all. I mean, this is the place we are spending the night at." She bit her lips. "It is more like MY cue to leave because I have to prep some things before classes start on Monday…." Marian smiled as she saw the whole conversation between Ruby and Dorothy. "But before I leave, how long have you been together?" Marian cooly. Ruby and Dorothy blushed at the question.
"We just got back from our FIRST date," Dorothy cooly replied.
""Nice, it seemed like you've been together since like forever!" Marian added.
"Well, we've known each other since we were young and we were in love with each other but never told each other how we truly felt until, like, a week ago after we reunited after 6 long years of being apart." Ruby bragged and wrapped her arms around Dorothy's waist and kissed her neck. Dorothy smirked and blushed.

"Very well, you NEW love birds. Let's talk more about that over Chinese then! Seriously, ladies and Belle dear, I got to go. It's getting late." Marian began to walk out of the door. Belle joined to walk her out.
"I love you, Mare-Bear. Good night." Belle leaned in to kiss before opening the door.
"I love you with all of my heart, Bella Belle, and ladies, good night."
"Good night!" Ruby and Dorothy added.

Belle closed the door. Turned to Ruby and Dorothy. Belle leaned on the door and sighed heavily, "Well, what a night! OH, Dorothy, can you teach me a couple of signs before going to sleep?" Belle excitedly asked.

"Of course, and it is very nice to meet you, Belle." Dorothy replied.

"Oh crap, it is very nice to meet you! wait, I know this one!" Very nice to meet you. Belle signed happily, "Killian taught me that one!"
All joined in laughter and Dorothy began to teach a couple of signs then off they went to bed.

The morning sun came up, the sunlight beam hit Ruby's face. It was waking her up which Ruby was happy about because she wanted to see Dorothy sleeping as it was their first official "spending the night" together.

Ruby was very happy, and has not been this happy since…wow when was the last time I was this happy? Ruby asked herself in her thoughts. Granny, I miss you very much, and was that what you meant? If that was the case, then, heh, what a funny way of knowing that YOU knew I liked women, too. I probably would have had a nice "coming out" to you. Fuck, I miss you even more now that I am with Dorothy. At least she can grieve with me whenever I am feeling the Granny blues because she LOVED you as if you were her own Granny too.

Ruby got startled by the fact something touched her nose. It was Dorothy kissing her nose. That made Ruby smile and kissed Dorothy back with a nice, warm, sweet cuddle.

"Good morning, beautiful." Ruby smiled really big.
Dorothy rubbed her eyes and stretched while Ruby was cuddling with her, "mhm, good morning, luv. What was on your mind? It was appealing to watch you zone out like that. I perhaps want to join that Ruby train…"
Ruby chuckled and signed back, "I was thinking about Granny and creating a scene if I ever came out to her…but I have a feeling that she knew that I was bisexual all along…you know?" "Oo-oh. Was I there with you when you came out to her?" Dorothy cooed.
"Eh, I didn't think of that…I am kidding, of course you were there!" Ruby mischievously chuckled.

"You're the devil, you know that?" Dorothy rolled her eyes and smiled.
"Well, news flash, I AM the Devil's DAWGHTAR!" Ruby mimicked in English accent.
"Oh my god. Nerd in the house!" Dorothy was being sarcastic.
"The Satan's daughter wants to know if you want to go get coffee at the SGA?" Ruby flirted.
"The angel's daughter is replying Y-E-S, queen!" Dorothy played along. "I am gonna ask Belle if she wants anything.." Ruby signed. "BELLE, DO YOU WANT ANYTHING?!" Ruby shouted across the room.

Belle sat up slowly, "uhhh, yeah, I am just trying to uh-" Belle was rubbing her eyes, "wake up but yeah- could you…no! Gee, wait, hold on" Belle began to be more alerted and began to sign, could you please bring me C-A-R-M-E-L-L-A coffee? Belle signed slowly, "Did I sign it right?"

Dorothy clapped, YES! I am so proud of you! WHOOO!

Yes, you a-r-e p-r-o-u-d o-f me? Belle signed back

YES! Ruby and Dorothy cheered Belle on. That made Belle so happy and she began to pick up her phone. It seemed like she wanted to text someone the great news. Wonder who that would be? Hmm.

Ruby and Dorothy got up and got ready by putting their shoes on.

""Ready, Du?" Ruby asked.

"I am ready, Ru." Dorothy answered.
Off they went to get coffee, they stayed for about 30 minutes after getting coffee to continue talking about psychological facts from their Wahoo's dinner last night.

"I better order one Carmella coffee for Belle before we leave and forget." Ruby realized what was happening since Dorothy and Ruby got carried away.

"Hi, Sneez, could I please have one Carmella coffee to go?"

"Of course," Sneezy nasally replied, then began to cough up to clear his throat. "Excuse me, it will be .99 cents."

"Okay," Ruby gave him her last dollar, "here, keep the change. Hopefully that nose will get lucky today by this beautiful weather." Ruby tipped Sneezy.

"**Dorothy's PHONE BEGINS TO VIBRATE**

"Uh, Alli is calling me. Be right back." Dorothy is confused and sat on the couch to see why Alli was calling her.

"Hey, I am going to the room and drop this off to Belle, text me later?" Ruby asked worriedly.

"Okay, I will text you later!" Dorothy wasn't really paying attention to Ruby as Alli was on the phone signing to Dorth.

Ruby opened the door to see Belle changing her shirt, "UGH! WHY DONT YOU EVER KNOCK!?" Belle groaned.

""This is my room too?" Ruby replied quickly.

"I just forgot…I was just into this music and just thinking about Marian…oooh hello, come here, you" Belle began to flirt and walking towards to Ruby.

"Belle, I am Ruby, not Marian.." Ruby began to defend herself.

"I know you're Ruby, silly, R-E-L-A-X, I was talking to that delicious Carmella coffee.." Belle laughed, "Now you should have seen your face when you thought I was flirting with YOU…..girl, one, you're my best friend. Two, you're beautiful and sexy but not my type. Three, you and I are in a happy place so why destroy that?" Belle winked, "can I have my coffee now?"

"Good to know that I am not your type at all, girl!" Ruby was relieved while she was giving Belle her coffee then her phone began to make a sound.

A text from Dorothy.

D: Hey babe. Alli's father has passed away this morning so I need to ride Jasmine over to Alli's place and be with her — she's only 3 towns away from here. May have to miss a couple of classes tomorrow and Tuesday. Xoxo

Ruby began to empathize what Alli was going through and definitely need a friend. Ruby wished to see Dorothy in her sexy motorcycle outfit, so she typed back, "Shoot, you're a wonderful friend to Alli and she definitely needs you for sure. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you."

D: Yep, she needs me now more than ever. I will let you know if there is anything I need from you. I will text you when I get to her place. Missing your soul and lips already. Ru, thanks for the hot chocolate this morning. Xo

Ruby typed back, "You beat me to it — looking forward for the next text from you when you get to her place — you're welcome — hope that hot chocolate was as sweet as it was sweet for me when I was going down on you ;)"

Thank you for reading this, readers. Let me know what you think of this chapter! More to come soon. XOXOX