Chapter 2: Locket Silent

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Ruby waited for her ride outside of her house. It would have been smart to be inside since it was foggy but she had such a crazy family, sometimes she needed to get away from them. She had 7 siblings in total but only lived with 3 which was a blessing and a curse. Her sisters were very annoying and took at any time to annoy her. Since she was the youngest, she couldn't wait to live with only her parents. Even if it was for one year since her two sisters were twins and she was a year younger. Her parents enjoyed having kids so Ruby wouldn't wish on any star to be the only child because most likely it'll give her another sister to annoy her more than the bunch she had.

Besides that, she wanted to get to school early to return the necklace that Sapphire had dropped. She didn't know why she kept it but it was pretty nice. Blue diamonds sparkling, the cursive S to indicate Sapphire first letter of her name. After studying it, she found it was actually a locket but didn't open unless there was a key. Ruby thought Sapphire probably had it because after all, it was hers. She planned on just handing the necklace to Sapphire but didn't know if that was what she was met to do. Just find her things and return it? Or was she suppose to start a whole conversation with her then hand it over? The only thing she knew was she planned on this to be pretty quick just to make sure no one from her group was lagging around watching and telling. There was at least 7 of them in the group so she had to watch out for them. They were all into different things and were all around the school.

When Ruby looked up, she saw across the street, Sapphire walking slowly. She didn't look happy and had her head down looking at her hands. Ruby decided to screw Jasper and her lateness and run across the street to her but did it in a timely manner that it didn't look as if she was watching her.

'' Hey,'' Ruby said walking up to her. Sapphire still continued to walk right past her. To get her attention Ruby tried to take her hand soft from behind causing Sapphire to repel away from her in shock. '' I'm sorry,'' Ruby said quickly at her. Sapphire didn't saying anything but look at her, or maybe not exactly look at her since her wavy black hair was covering her whole nose tip and up. '' I saw you outside my house so I was wondering if we could walk together?''

''Okay.'' Sapphire in a crackling low voice sounding as if she was going to cry. She turned around and starting to walk again.

'' Are you okay?'' Ruby asked. Sapphire nodded pulling her sleeves to the tip of her hands.

Ruby didn't know what else to say to her. She sounded upset but she looked calm and said she was okay. Ruby didn't want to push her to tell her what had happened. Maybe it wasn't her place. Either way, it didn't sound as if Sapphire wanted to speak to anyone.

When Ruby and Sapphire came to school, Sapphire had disappeared on her own somewhere. Ruby didn't know where since she thought that she was behind her the whole time. It wasn't till Ruby made it to her locker that she noticed that she had left. She should have figured since people weren't staring at her or whispering. You couldn't blame her since Sapphire was quiet and barely made any sounds. Though she was disappointed that she left since she wanted to return the necklace. She could've handed it to her during their walk but Ruby could tell something was wrong but Sapphire nodded and listen as if nothing. Ruby thought she wasn't listening but Ruby couldn't help but ramble about anything.

Pressing her back to her locker, she had forgotten everything about the science project. She was way too busy texting on group chat all night and fighting her sisters for the remote to even think of something to do. Most people she knew were going to go with volcanos and moldy cheese. She hated being stuck in a team where all 3 of them expect for Sapphire were lazy and procrastinate to do anything.

'' Hi Ruby,'' Rose gushed walking over to her. Rose was way taller than her and, had perfect curls with pink highlights to match her light brown her. Rose was the leader of their high school group, most people would think she was like every popular girl in the movies but she was actually nice. She gave people chances and cared about everything. '' I heard from a certain girlfriend that Sapphire in your group.''

'' Let me guess, Lapis? I told her not to worry about anything.'' Ruby responded. Rose giggled and pressed her back against the random locker beside her.

'' I told her the exact same thing. I know you wouldn't cheat.''

Rose laughed. Ruby tried to laugh it off.

'' I don't even know her anyways,'' Ruby said. Rose shrugged.

'' Well, know one does. Not even I've introduced myself to her but I do sense something wrong about her.'' Rose insisted. She always was able to tell when something was wrong as she claimed she just could tell. Mostly she was right.

Ruby turned to her. '' What do you mean?''

Rose turned to her. '' Well, it was a couple of weeks ago. I was in the bathroom and I thought know one was in the bathroom into I heard something. So, I kinda peeked out the stall and I saw her crying hard and she was like washing blood or some red stuff off her hands. I thought it was weird and I was going to say something but then the bell ranged and she left.'' Ruby couldn't believe it. Rose seemed so certain, though. '' It was probably just painted or something but-''

Rose was cut off by Lapis. '' Rose,'' Lapis interrupted crossing her arms.

She grabbed her book bag. '' Nice to see you Lapis. Ruby, we'll talk later.''

Both of them watched Rose walk down the stairs back to the main floor. Lapis then focus her attention to Ruby. '' What were you two talking about.''

Ruby shrugged. '' Nothing.''

'' Oh, I came to find you because I was going to surprise you this morning by being in Jasper car to pick you up.''

'' Really I didn't know.''

'' Hint the surprise. But when I got to your house your sisters said you went to talk with some girl. You didn't, you know, walk with Sapphire?''

Ruby knew how easily Lapis had gotten jealous. She didn't want to deny it but if it saved her the trouble of Lapis starting something with Sapphire and Ruby going to summer school, she had too. Nothing was really wrong with just walking with her it was just that she couldn't walk with someone outside the group.

'' No.'' Ruby bluntly denied. Lapis stared at her for a moment.

'' Okay-'' the bell rang right before Lapis could talk. '' Well then, that's the bell.''

'' Yup,'' Ruby stated. Lapis smiled and walked away downstairs to the main level. Ruby led her back all the way till she was sitting on the floor.

Science class had to be the longest class for Ruby now. Ever since the science project it seemed that the class was filled up more. Maybe it was because the people who normally skipped had no choice to go unless they would be filled. People like Jasper and Lapis who found places to go out to but never seemed to cross paths with each other but Ruby never thought too much of it. Now, divided into groups of 4, they had no choice but to stay.

Though, the two never got along. Lapis witty remarks or Jasper claiming everything got them into fights during the whole class that no one seemed to learn anything in there since the teacher had to deal with them. It always started with Jasper getting an answer wrong and Lapis making a sound or Lapis trying to answer something and Jasper eating her chips loud enough to stop her thinking. So, putting them all in a group wasn't smart.

'' I think we should do something about water. It's everywhere and it gives this planet life.'' Lapis stated. Jasper rolled her light brown hairs.

'' That's stupid. You're clearly making more work for me. Let's do something about working out gets you to the top.''

Lapis sucked her teeth. '' What the heck does that have to do with anything in science?''

'' Something better than basic water movements.''

Before Lapis could respond angrily Ruby had to break it up. '' Look, both ideas are good but we should pick something we'll all enjoy.''

'' My idea is better!'' Lapis stated.

'' Okay, how about Sapphire you choose.''

Sapphire looked up and didn't say anything. Jasper rolled her eyes.

'' She's stupid, why would you have her pick out something beyond stupid than Lapis?'' Jasper insulted. '' I'm going to ask the teacher what she thinks of my wonderful idea.''

'' Not if I do it first!'' Lapis replied. Then both got up and rushed to the front of the room to the teacher.

Ruby sighed and turned to Sapphire who was staring down at her paper. '' I'm really sorry, Sapphire. I'm sure Jasper didn't mean what she said.''

Instead of Sapphire saying something. She just took her things and left the classroom. Everyone saw her walk out and whispered but the teacher seemed not to say anything to her unlike what she did when people walked out without her knowing. Ruby felt beyond stupid.

After Sapphire had left the classroom, the last two classes she had with her she didn't show up. The teachers seemed not to say anything about it, though. But Ruby couldn't help but think she was the reason why Sapphire left. Maybe it was because she didn't stand up for her or just the fact she said Sorry to her after her friends were gone could have been a possibility. Ruby sat on the school steps to think about it. Everyone had left the school already even Jasper and Amethyst. Ruby closed her eyes to take a deep breathe and relive all those thoughts.

'' I'm sorry.'' pleaded a soft quiet voice. Ruby opened her eyes to see Sapphire in front of her. '' I didn't mean to leave.''

Ruby stood up. '' It's okay but why did you?'' Sapphire bit her lip. Ruby thought she looked so cute. '' It's okay you don't have to tell me.''

Sapphire nodded. '' Bye.'' She started to walk down the steps. Ruby then shot up from her place and ran down the steps that she was walking to.

'' Wait!'' Ruby yelled. Sapphire turned around to see Ruby staring right at her close. '' You dropped this yesterday,'' Ruby spoke taking the locket out her pocket.

Sapphire stared at it as Ruby put it in her soft hands. '' Thank you,'' she mumbled softly.

'' It's beautiful. I'll put it on for you.'' Ruby offered. Sapphire turned around as Ruby put the necklace around her pale neck. When she locked it, Sapphire turned back around. Ruby did think she looked beautiful but in a friend way.

Sapphire gave a weak smile and heal tightly the necklace charm. '' Thank you again.'' She spoke in a soft voice.

Ruby smiled.