I didn't expect to write another chapter but it kind of happened. I don't know if there's gonna be more, depends on my muse and time. Any feedback is very appreciated, let me know what you think and if you have any ides :)

They sat there for a while, Zelena's crying became a quiet sobbing after a while, while Ruby was running her fingers through her hair, just holding her quietly.

Zelena couldn't remember when the last time someone held her was. Probably her adoptive mother but that was a long time ago. And what is it that she feels now? Is it… safety? Does she really feel safe in the brunette's arms? Why does it feel so right? How did she manage to calm her? And why?

"Why are you doing this?" She sat up right, her voice hoarse from crying and not speaking.

"What do you mean?" Ruby looked at her confused.

"This," Zelena waved her hand around, "helping me, holding me, the kisses…" She trailed off, slightly blushing.

"Oh. I'm sorry, did I cross a line? I didn't mean to…" There was a little bit of panic in her voice.

"No, I… you didn't…. I just… don't understand." She shook her head.

"Oh, well… It's simple. I like you." Ruby smiled at her, almost shyly.

Zelena took a long look at her, trying to figure out if she is lying.

"Is it a trap? Are you trying to fool me and trick me into something?" She stood up hastily, stepping back.

"What? No, Zelena, what I said is true, I like you, it's not a trap!" Ruby was standing up too now, confused and upset that she messed up.

"Bullshit! How could you like me?!" She was almost screaming now.

"Because I think you're more than just a wicked witch! Because I think you deserve to be believed in, to be given a chance, a real chance! And because I think you're beautiful!" Ruby was screaming as well, why, she didn't know. But it felt good to tell all of this to the other woman.

"What?! You think I'm beautiful?!" Zelena's eyes widened with surprise and disbelieve.

"I do," Ruby took a few steps towards her, smiling and cupped her cheek.

"How? My skin gets green at times…"

"So? My eyes get yellow at times." Ruby grinned at her, still holding her hand on her cheek.

Zelena just opened her mouth and closed it again when nothing came out. Her heart was beating fast, Ruby could hear it. The waves started to beat harder again, just as her breathing got faster.

"It's okay," Ruby dropped her hand and took a step back, "I understand if you don't like me. Just… don't make another storm, okay?" She gave a weak smile and wanted to turn around.

"No, wait," Zelena almost cried out, afraid that the brunette might just walk away. Ruby stopped and looked at the other woman. They were staring into each others' eyes for long seconds. Everything else disappeared, there were only the bright blue and dark brown orbs. The sea was calm again. Zelena's breathing went back to normal.

"You… you do this to me!" Zelena breathed out in surprise.

"What… exactly do I do?" Ruby asked carefully.

"You calm me down!" She was still looking around, not quite sure what to think or if it's even true.

"I – Do you believe me now?" Ruby gave her an encouraging smile.

"I think so. But it scares me." Zelena mumbled the last part, shy to admit it and make herself vulnerable.

Ruby stopped the step she was about to take.

"I'm sorry. I don't want to scare you. I just want to help… What exactly… scares you?" The brunette tried.

Zelena sighed and turned to the sea. She was watching the waves for a while before she decided to answer.

"I never felt so… No one ever… believed in me." It was such a quiet whisper that if it was someone else, they wouldn't probably catch it. But Ruby's wolf ears were much better than anyone else's.

"Then I suggest that you get used to it," Ruby smirked at her and threw her arms around the other woman from behind. The red haired woman tensed a little bit under the touch. "Sorry. You don't like when someone touches you, noted," the brunette grinned and let go off her.

"No, it's not that I don't like it, I do like it but I'm just…"

"Not used to it, get it," she smiled and stood next to her. "I'd say get use to that too but I'm not going to touch you unless you really want me to. Or unless you like, you know, make a tsunami or something." Ruby grinned and nudged her with her shoulder.

Zelena smiled but didn't say anything. They were just standing there, looking at the sea, enjoying the feeling of the empty beach and letting the sun tickle their faces with its warm morning rays. Each of them was lost in their own thoughts.

"I - think you're pretty too," Zelena said quietly while a slight blush was sneaking into her face.

Ruby smiled and took her hand into hers and squeezed lightly.