A/n: I want to read Coco/ velvet fan fiction:3 this came out longer than I intended.
A sigh of unhappiness escaped Neptune's lips as he awkwardly swung forward and back, the chains that were tightly wrapped around his legs and the smell of animal carcass was not improving his mood. He wanted to go home, take a bath and sink into the loving embrace of his messy bed but he didn't think he would be leaving from this mission anytime soon.
Two weeks ago his partner had gotten an email that something big was going to start to happen in their city. So he and Sun had started looking into it, talking to low criminals in the streets but they claimed to not know anything. Honestly these past weeks had been very calm but both them, junior detectives could taste a subtle energy buzzing in the island of Vytal. Sun speaking to some guys and Neptune talking to friendly prostitutes. The low level thugs were very straight faced but the women smiled slyly saying they might have heard something and would tell...for a price. They hadn't gathered anything concrete yet. They pushed to find anything and he guessed they haven't done it quietly enough or else he wouldn't be dangling upside down like she was now. Someone must not like their snooping.
"There he is. Barely scratched!" he heard the gruff voice of one of his captors say. I'm sure the throbbing sting on my face is my imagination then! Damn it better not cost me the ladies.
"No, no I'm guessing the blue and black spots on his face is just a makeup malfunction! Hang on man," Ah he was never so glad to here Sun's voice.
"We just roughed him up a bit after he decided to beat on some of my guys. We hardly touched him." Then Neptune was on the bloody wet floor. Familiar hands guided him back up. He didn't want to lean on him but his head was spinning.
"I'll teach you some-" he heard Sun grumble under his breath, "well thanks for your gentle care but we'll be going now."
And then he was on the back of a car.
"I think you might need some stitches on your forehead."
Neptune tried to speak, " it better leave a sexy scar. My ribs man."
"Yeah I'll get you to a hospital."
Thankfully there wasn't any serious damages and the doctors expected a full recovery.
"What happened bro?" Did Sun even have to ask. They had been in at a party , the good affordable drinks there made it popular in the slums, not like the owners got their hands on it in legal means anyways. Neptune had excused himself to use the restroom and while doing his business someone snuck up behind him and everything went dark.
"Shut the door," Neptune ordered. "The good news is that I caught some information when I was hanging. The guy must have thought I was unconscious." That caught Sun's attention. He shut the door and and offered a cup of water to Neptune which he gratefully took.
"I only heard bits and pieces of what he was saying, maybe he was talking to his boss. So this is what I heard."
"Yeah...they suspect something...running import...processed...Yeah... Blue hair so... Precautions," Neptune groaned as a hard metal cane whacked his back. "They won't even know what hit them and when they do (evil chuckle) it'll look like hell raining from above."
They both stayed silent digesting it.
"Well that doesn't sound good. Thank goodness bad guys are always speaking about their plans aloud," Sun said. "What could that mean? And who was he speaking too?
"Somethings coming and whatever it is can't be good." Sun nodded getting up.
"I better tell the sergeant. You rest, I'll swing by later with a happy meal," Sun scratched his cheek. " Want me to tell the gang and Weiss you're here?"
"NO! Its to awkward between me and her right now. Besides the good doc said it wasn't serious."
"Ugh you should really fix your messes instead of looking over them. Later man!"
"I shouldn't," Ruby mumbled halfheartedly to herself. "Mom and dad will definitely not like," ruby threw the latest weapon magazine on her bed unable to concentrate. She wasn't sure what to think about Cinder. The nice red scarf caught her eyes and she touched the soft fabric wondering if Cinder had made it by hand.
Its been a day was it okay to call her? No bad Ruby. Bad idea. What if we do something further. What if she's already forgotten about you? The thought depressed Ruby but the smart voice in her head told it was for the best they stopped before it spiraled down and crashed.
Ruby knew, while it wasn't illegal it was... discouraged to be affectionate with a person of the same gender in public, the same way as showing your faunas traits. Vytal was a stern island.
But Cinder was fun and lovely and didn't seem to have a problem with bending the rules. Ruby could still remember Cinder smile and the memory tugged at her stomach like a fishline. Hello! Well if temptation looks like that I don't mind sinning, Ruby grinned. Cinder looked like she could keep a secret. She pulled the slip of paper where Cinder had written her number and name in delicate cursive handwriting. Ruby didn't know why she was fan-girling at Cinder's handwriting. She grabbed the house phone, leaving her door open not like anyone was home anyway and called the girl whose been circling her head.
Ruby waited at her streets corner by the stop. It was a nice day outside the type of day you should waste with someone and not inside.
"Whats up with that goofy smile?" Ruby jumped three feet in the air, Cinder right behind her with an amused look. Ruby placed her hand on her chest willing her frantic heart to calm down.
"Don't sneak up behind me. Its rude."
"A million apologies little one. You do have a cute yell you know so I might not listen."
"Cinder!" Ruby blushed at Cinders smile. "Wha-what is it?" Cinders hands came up to fix Cinder's borrowed scarf around Ruby's neck that didn't need fixing.
"Nothing I'm just glad to see you sunshine." Ruby couldn't stammer a good reply. "Can't believe you made a girl wait. I expected better from you Ruby." Cinder acted hurt.
"I'-I'm sorry. I didn't know what was the appropriate time to call and ugh" Oh my gosh Ruby stop embarrassing yourself " Ah your scarf here-" Cinder stilled Ruby's hands and Ruby froze at the contact.
" No, leave it on. I heard it was going to get chillier later," Cinder explained. Ruby scoffed examining/admiring Cinder outfit for today. Cinder was wearing what Ruby thought was called dark murder stilettos, leather jeans and a red shirt that didn't cover her belly button which Ruby must say was a lovely diamond piercing.
"Ruby I'm flattered but is it wise to be checking me out in the middle of the day with your neighbors around," Ruby snapped out of her daze taking several feet back. Cinder looked disapprovingly at the distance. "You can look. Just don't make it so obvious. Now come back here," she ordered. Ruby immediately obeyed leaving only an arm length of space now. Cinder smiled down at her looking quite pleased.
"Say Ruby I'm rather new to town. Why don't you show me you favorite places," Cinder suggested. Ruby nodded wanting to take Cinder hand.
"Ah let me show you my secret hang out then," Ruby whispered and Cinder leaned down to hear her. Ruby's face flushed again.
"Th-this way."
Ruby led Cinder astray from the street to the trees behind her house. She used the excuse of roots and possible tripping points as an excuse to hold Cinders hand now that only trees could see them. She led Cinder through a worn dirt path that she and after about ten minutes Cinder could hear ocean waves.
"Must be nice to live so near the beach," Cinder said.
"Heh yeah. None of the adults in my area know about this place since you have to trek to get here. Are your feet okay?" Ruby questioned and at the surface her question might have sounded innocent but there was a motive behind it.
"Ruby I could do a two somersaults in the air even if they were six inches. The ground doesn't bother me," Ruby had to stop and gawk at her.
"Impossible!"
"I have many skills Ruby. Skills that I'm sure you'll find quite enjoyable," Ruby's brain short circuited.
"Come on Ruby its not polite to stare," Cinder chastised.
When the sea came into view and sand was under them Cinder took of her shoes letting the golden sand warm her feet. The beach was empty like Ruby said and it was nice to see a part of nature undisturbed, serene and quiet. Cinder was making not to innocent plans for this place to share with Ruby.
"About last time-" Ruby wasn't sure what she wanted to say actually. "You see I don't really now what to do in this situation. I've never uhm. I'm not."
All of a sudden Cinders long fingers squished her face. "Awww you're so cute. Like the teddy bear I wanted as a kid," Cinder cooed, chuckling at Ruby's red face. To her curiosity Ruby's face changed to confused.
"What is it?" Instead of responding Ruby took hold of one of Cinder's hand feeling the calluses in certain parts. Ruby was surprised, with her red nail polish and stylish manner to dress she didn't think Cinder was the type to do any type of physical labor.
"Do you work out Cinder?" Cinder let the hand cradling Ruby's face drop and Ruby felt sad of the missing gentle touch on her face but their hands were still connected. Cinder had to give Ruby credit not only was she adorable and had a rare innocent air around her but she was also astute.
"Yeah. I lived in another rough neighborhood before I came here. A lady having sharp steel hidden under her silk is smart don't you think?" Cinder took the time the examine and feel Ruby's fingers. Ruby's body immediately heated up even with the cold air.
"What about you Ruby Rose? How's your stamina," Ruby smiled.
"I can hold my own in any situation I think."
"Thats good. Wouldn't want anything to happen to a cute person like you when I'm not watching."
"Hehe I'm sure I can beat you in a play fight Cinder." Cinder smirked at the confidence In Ruby's voice.
"Maybe we'll find out some day." There faces getting closer during their conversation. The insecureness inside Ruby shifted; Cinder was beautiful and most likely has had partners and Ruby didn't think she could do better. Courage and heart said that Cinder was looking at her like she was the most amazing thing in the world. In times like these it was what would Yang do?
Ruby didn't think, some have called her impulsive, and went up to her toes. Cinder met her on the way down smiling through the kiss.
"Mhmmm I like that. I like your kisses very much, in fact I think I might become addicted to them. You're dangerous Ruby Rose. Its dangerous to become dependent on something." Ruby did not mind if she became Cinder's need. She would very much like to see more of Cinder in fact.
Cinder leaned down to get another kiss but a hand blocked her path.
"Uh-uh. Before things start going to far tell me more about yourself," Ruby asked choosing to sit on the ground. Cinder didn't let her sigh of frustration out and sat down feeling quite manipulated but the faster she fabricated her story the faster Ruby would budge and let Cinder get in some touches. Ruby's innocence was a major turn on, drunk Ruby was very helpful in answering Cinders question so she knew that her body was yet to be explored, unblemished and tainted. Cinder wanted to be the first and only one to do it but she could see that Ruby while kind and good was not ignorant. She had to build trust and that would take time and energy. She had to be romantic, charming and swiftly sweep Ruby off her feet. That was fine for now, Cinder didn't do things halfway and she had a feeling Ruby would make her very happy.
A/N: hope you enjoyed. Sorry for any errors.