Chapter 7: I Can Be Your Superhero

(Sapphire's House; No one's POV)

Sapphire peeked out of her room to see if Ruby was near her room or somewhere in her vicinity. She released a big sigh knowing that he wasn't anywhere near. She walked out and went to the balcony. She just went out to gather up some air. Her heart was beating fast just at the thought of Ruby. She needs to gather herself to act normally when she is in front of him. She can't let him know what she thinks she feels for him. She just stood there, looking at the view and think to herself about things.

While that's happening, Ruby was secretly awake and he knows that Sapphire was outside. He thought to himself about his feelings and it is really hard to contain especially now that he is a servant of Sapphire. He thought that at first, falling for Sapphire won't happen, but he thought wrongly of it. Falling for her was easier than he thought. Knowing little about her does bug him a bit because love at first sight is a thing in the past. Knowing someone you think you love is so much better than saying that you just fell for her by love at first sight. The two thought separately about the feelings they have for each other.

A few moments later, Sapphire went in and saw that Ruby was sitting down on the sofa. Ruby stood up and said, "Hey. Uhm... Need anything?" while Sapphire's cheeks turned red. She collected herself and firmly said, "Thanks for the concern but I don't need anything as of now. Help yourself with anything" Ruby nodded and sat back down while he watched Sapphire drift away towards her room. He then stood up, went out and shouted loud. In the meantime, Sapphire buried her face on a pillow and thought to herself what happened.

"Well that didn't go well. This feeling is different. I never felt anything like this before. I don't even know what to do when I'm near her. I am always out of words and my heart is always pounding fast. It really sucks! What am I going to do? I can't fall for her. I just need to think of the bad things that happened between us" Ruby said to himself but as he thinks of the bad things that happened, the more he thinks of the good things too. Not only that but he also thinks of the future if he and Sapphire became an item. He shouted loud once more and became embarrassed as Sapphire's dad stepped out of his car. "Well, well, well if it isn't you. Where's my daughter? Is she okay?"

"Yes sir she's inside her room. She told me she didn't want anything so I decided to go out and get some air" Ruby replied while looking down preventing to make eye contact.

"Hmmmm..." the officer said as he was walking up the door where Ruby was standing. "Finally falling for her huh?" he whispered to Ruby while going inside the house. Ruby's face flushed and his cheeks turned red. "N..no..no sir. It's... it's nothing" he said while stuttering a bit.

"I'm just kidding" said the officer as he slapped Ruby's back. "Get inside prepare me some food and make it special"

"Ye... yes sir" Ruby replied.

"And prepare one for Sapphire too" the officer added.

Ruby turned around and went inside and prepared the food. As he was preparing the food, Sapphire went out and sat by the counter of the kitchen and watched Ruby work. Her eyes widened and glistened as she watched Ruby prepare the food while wearing an apron. She can't stop but blush and think about him even more. When Ruby turned around, he was surprised and almost dropped the plate.

"Oh sorry did I scare you?" Sapphire said while hiding her face.

"No! No! Its fine! Its my fault. I get jumpy at times. Please, sit down there and the food will be ready" Ruby said.

"Oh no I don't wanna eat. You do know gems don't need to eat right?"

"Yeah I know but your father said to prepare food for two. Meaning you and him"

"Oh okay so is it done?"

"Kinda. Just putting some finishing touches on your food"

"Oh thanks. I'll go call my dad" she said as she ran upstairs while blushing.

"Man she's really something" Ruby said as his heart pounded fast. As he was waiting, he went and put the plates on the dining table and went back to prepare his own food. As the officer went down to the kitchen with Sapphire, Ruby was called.

"Yes sir? Anything you want?" he said to the officer.

"Come join us. I think I came onto you a little bit harsh so I want to know you a little bit better" the officer replied.

Ruby's face lightened and he quickly went to the kitchen and got his plate and returned back to the dining room. He sat down quietly and ate. The ambiance was rather nice. Well lit room and the ventilation was on the spot. Though there was really an eerie feeling inside the room. Like there is something bad going to happen.

"So how did you become a street rat? I'm sure you weren't like that before right?" said the officer.

"Oh no sir. I was working for the higher authorities like you but something bad happened and I just walked away. Let's just say I didn't like how the place was ran" Ruby replied. He still can't point a finger on it but there was really something strange going on. He looked at Sapphire and she was just chill. He then thought to himself that he just needs to relax.

"Oh I see. So are you planning on going back? I hear that everything was fixed already. I can help you go back if you want"

"Thanks but no thanks sir. I'm good in here plus your daughter needs protection" Ruby looked at Sapphire then looked at the officer with an intense look.

The officer looked back with a suspicious look. "Protection from who?"

"From the likes of you!" Ruby quickly threw the fork towards the officer with great force. "Sapphire run!" Ruby shouted and Sapphire quickly sprinted out of the house. The officer grabbed the fork in mid air and laughed hysterically while changing form.

"Who. Are. You?" Ruby said while being enveloped with fear.

"I am your worst nightmare Ruby" the monster said.

Author's Note:

Hey guys! I'm sorry for the big delay. I have been busy with school and stuff so I didn't get the chance to do more stories. Also, sorry about the Halloween Special not being uploaded. Again, being busy with school. I am going to catch up with all I missed so you guys make sure to continue on the support!

Cheers! x