A/N; Guys! I AM SO SORRY! I feel like such a terrible person! It been almost a month since I updated this story! Please don't be too mad at me! *bows head countless times* Don't come after me with pitch forks and torches (I actually had a nightmare about that not long ago) I'm really truly sorry! I know I could spout out countless excuses like exhausting my creative juices writing the last chapter and being too lazy to work on what I was supposed to, or that my school caught on fire, or that we got a new puppy (which is adorable by the way), or that I didn't update any other days because I've been sticking to Fridays so if I didn't update on a Friday then it just wouldn't feel right, or that I was actually socializing with friends *le gasp!*, or that I was busy with school work (who am I kidding? I don't do homework at home! I don't believe in it XD), or that my computer broke and I've been sneaking onto my mom's laptop just to update (which I am right now 3:) Don't chu feel so special now! Breaking the rules cause I'm a rebel), or catching the 1D infection recently (Larry 4EVA!), or my fangirling over Legend of Korra coming out really soon!, or being to busy rocking out to the oldies and annoying the crap outta my neighbors, or that I wrote other oneshots instead of making progress on this, yeah I'm not going to do that!
So, to somewhat make it up to you guys, I made this chapter a little longer than most of them, and it's pretty much pure fluff XD I love fluff! Again in Ruby's POV. I just like his POV and I might not even have any Sapphire POVs now that I think about it. As much as I like angsty Ruby, angsty Ruby deserves to have fun once in a while, so yeah! I'm babbling now, so just enjoy this story. I hope you like it and again, I'm really sorry for updating so late.
Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon, but I do own the genius that is the thoughts occurring in my head at this very moment (some of which I have written down)
Recap: After reaching the edge of the forest, she said she had to go suddenly and left me alone, in the middle of a field. But at least I had somewhat an idea where I was. I sighed, slipping my hands into my pocket and went into town and climbed up my usual tree.
I put my headphones in and continued what was a normal day for me, which consisted of people watching and listening to music, and with the girl popping into my thoughts occasionally.
Ruby's POV
The past couple of days went by really slowly. With no one to distract me from life in general time went by at the speed of a snail...with a limp...trudging through molasses...yeah, really slowly. I haven't seen that girl around for a while-a while being a couple of days, but it felt a lot longer than that. I can't quite say I enjoyed her company. Most of the time she was just a pain in the ass, but it was better than being alone all of the time. I'd rather deal with her than my own thoughts. My thoughts are what scares me most sometimes.
Without her company it's just been me, my headphones, and my thoughts. I spent the last few days like any other, sitting in my tree, observing the world below me, dragging myself back home against my will and running upstairs with my tail between my legs, my hypothetical tail, and going to sleep after a long night of being curled up in the corner of my room, listening to music. Rinse then repeat.
Today I was making my usual stroll through town before I would go sit in my tree for the rest of the day. I liked to mix it up sometimes. Sometimes I'd lie in the grass, sometimes I sit in the park, browse some gardens occasionally. Sometimes I'd stare at my reflection in the local ponds and rivers, maybe try to catch myself a fish if I was hungry enough and had enough energy and patience.
I started tugging on my shirt collar while walking down the cobblestone paths. I was wearing a black T-shirt today. It was different from my usual red and black jacket, but I was only wearing a T-shirt because it was so hot out. Even in a T-shirt I was sweating. The thought of wearing a lighter color shirt suddenly dawned on me, but it's not like I had a wide variety of clothes for the most part.
Today was one of those extremely hot days where most people don't leave their house, and they just crank up the air conditioning or lay in front of fans all day in the comfort of their own homes. Me, I'd rather suffer from heat stroke than spend a whole day at home. 'So a trip to the riverbank it was' I thought to myself while making my way to the destination I had in mind.
I made my way over to the water, deciding to sit under the bridge as it was the place with the most shade provided. As I neared the beneath of the bridge a figure dangling their feet in the water came into view. I stopped in my tracks for a minute before continuing so I could make sure who this person was. It was that girl.
Part of me was incredibly excited and wanted to run up to her and engage in some lively chatter and another part of me wanted to frown and turn around and go someplace else, I decided to just quietly sit under the bridge, hopefully going unnoticed.
I sat down quietly, leaning back into the grass, letting it cushion me as I relaxed and sighed peacefully and put a headphone into my left ear, turned down low, so I could enjoy the tranquil sounds of the rushing water as well. And I closed my eyes.
She hadn't really noticed me yet, or she just didn't feel like talking at the moment. Unfortunately, it was the latter.
I felt something pointy poking my face, I peeked one eye open to see the girl crouched down, hovering over me, and poking me with a stick. A stick? Really? "I would like it if you would stop poking my face with a stick if you don't mind," I said annoyed.
She cracked a wide grin. "But it's fun!" and she continued poking me with the stick. I glared at her, hoping she would understand that I was not pleased. She just let out a giggle, poking me a couple more times before pausing.
"Don't get'chur panties in a wad," she protested before continuing to poke me.
"Do it again. I dare you." I glared. I know provoking people was a childish thing, but she was really getting on my nerves.
"I can never turn down a dare," she said smugly while poking me one last time.
'That's it!' I snapped. I took the stick she was using to jab me in the ribs and snapped it in half then tossed it aside.
"Meanie," she pouted, continuing to dangle her feet in the water.
I slumped back down into the grass, closing my eyes again, hoping she'd get the message.
It was actually quiet for once. Even the sound of the water ripples had stopped. I smiled slightly until I felt a cold liquid being poured onto my face. My eyes shot open as I saw the girl innocently whistling a tune and kicking her legs back and forth through the river. "You did that on purpose, didn't you!" I spat while wiping the water off my face and taking my cap off.
"What ever are you talking about?" she asked while batting her eyelashes. I hated when she did that, being cute, I really hated it.
"Oh don't try playing innocent!" I said while ringing out my hat that was now soaked. I stopped my pathetic attempt at trying to dry my hat when I'd realized she'd been staring at me. "What? D-do I have something on my face?" I asked flustered. I felt heat rising to my cheeks quickly.
"You have hat hair," she smiled and laughed while ruffling my hair.
Nervous by the gesture, I turned away and started frantically trying to smooth my hair out, but there was always that one strand of hair. My hands ran over the smooth healed skin near my temple and cringed slightly before quickly adjusting my hair to cover it. I tried to sneak a glance quickly and I noticed she was still staring at me curiously. "W-what?"
"Nothin'," she smiled and ran her hand through the water, flicking little water droplets on me.
I wiped my face and tugged at my shirt again. It was really hot out even in the shade. I took my headphone out of my ear, took off my shoes, and removed my socks, flinging them off to the side, and I slid over to the edge of the river and placed my feet in. A content sigh escaped my mouth as I lowered my feet in more. The cool water was incredibly refreshing to my sweaty skin.
"It sure is hot out today, huh?" she asked making small talk. I simply nodded, not wanting to waste energy by talking.
Seconds passed by, turning into minutes, which turned into a very, very long awkward silence. I looked down at the water, sloshing my submerged legs in the water, staring at my reflection. Then a devilish grin began to creep on my face. I glanced to my side, she was sitting back with her arms propping her up and eyes closed, contently humming a random tune she was most likely making up spontaneously. 'Perfect' I thought to myself, grinning all the more.
I dipped my hand in the water moving the water with my fingers. Then in one swoop, I reached my arm in the water, capturing as much water possible, and flinging it at the dazed girl beside me.
Her eyes opened immediately and she turned to me, staring coldly. It made me nervous, honestly. But that signature grin made its way onto her face as she returned the favor by splashing me with a handful of water. And with that, we were throwing as much water possible at each other.
I reached for my shoe nearby and dipped it in the river, getting as much water as I could in there and continued to pour water over her. Laughing, she started kicking the water rapidly making lots of waves and splashing ridiculous amounts of water on me. Water was flying everywhere as she continued to kick even harder, all while cackling like a mad person.
Me gasping for air, she had finally stopped kicking, the only reason being because she was laughing too hard to continue splashing me. She was laughing so hard that I couldn't help but grin a little, and then she slipped and fell into the shallow river, her laughing ceased, however I had my own outburst of laughter, clutching my stomach as I looked down at the girl frowning and sitting completely soaked in the river. "That's what you get for splashing me!" I managed to say between laughs.
She frowned as I continued to laugh. "Hey," she paused before continuing, "what's your name?" she asked suddenly and seriously. I stopped laughing when I'd realized we'd never even asked each other what our names were.
"Ruby," I responded quietly.
"Well Ruby, are ya gonna help me out or what?" she asked holding out her hand for me to help her up.
I reached out to pull her out of the river when a sly grin flashed on her face and she pulled me into the river along with her before I could even ask for her name in return.
"I can't believe you did that!" I scoffed after coming up from under the water.
"Really?" she asked. "Because I thought ya wouldda seen that comin!" she laughed.
If we weren't wet enough already, we were both completely soaked by now.
I opened my mouth to speak before closing it and repeating the process several times, looking like a magikarp. As much as I hated to admit it, I really should have seen that coming. It was highly predictable of her. So I simply splashed her in response.
"No fair!" she said while splashing back.
We sat there, in the river, in silence, staring at each other for several moments. I thought she was going to say something serious, but she just started laughing crazily again. I just joined her, both of us laughing obnoxiously, getting an occasional look from a passerby as we sat there splashing each other and laughing like people who belonged in a mental institution.
Sitting on the riverbank, we both lay on our backs, panting and chuckling slightly, still trying to catch our breath from being previously drowned in the river and stared at by people and laughing until our stomachs hurt.
"I haven't laughed like that in a long time," she said, breaking the silence.
I paused before responding. "Me too. Actually, I don't think I've laughed that much…ever," I said simply, speaking the truth. I honestly don't remember feeling this happy at one point in my entire life.
She smiled again. "Thank you," she said so quietly that I almost didn't hear her, but I'm glad I did. I smiled myself, not caring that I'd have to deal with my dad later. Not wanting to put in my headphones and block out the world. For once I wanted to listen. I wanted to listen- to her laugh, to the river, to my own laugh, to the sound of genuine happiness. I didn't have a care in the world at that moment and I chose to cherish it instead, knowing I probably wouldn't laugh that much for a long time.
All I could do was enjoy what was happening now, at this very moment.
So I did.
A/N; So! What did you guys think! I hope that was worth the wait of 3 weeks (I know it isn't I'm just telling lies) but I am typing the next chapter as we speak so this (hopefully) doesn't happen again. Lots of fluff :3 I like fluff :) You know, I kinda feel like a real writer now, though. Like every one else, I am missing my deadlines and disappointing my readers with the long waits and making up petty excuses. I'm so proud! (TT^TT) anyways, since I didn't reply to my reviews in the top, I'm just gonna do that now...so if you don't want to read them, I won't force you :)
PokePlush Explotaro: Thanks for all the reviews! They are really nice :) and now that you mentioned it, the Norman part in chapter 2 really does remind me of that episode of Hannah Montana O_O (I'll probably fix the dialogue later. Sorry I'm still improving my dialogue. I don't use dialogue that much because its usually in thoughts, but I need to work on that) And I'm really excited to find a fellow ranter! XD We are like two peas in a pod! And thanks for all of the compliments! I tend to get really nervous when it comes to my writing (It took me a whole year to build up the courage to publish some stories on here) and I'm always too tough on myself so when people compliment me on my supposed writing "skills" I get really happy! I just wanna give you a big hug! You really are nice! And by the way, I read some of your stories! I really like them and I'm excited for your upcoming ones! Especially International Affairs, Caught in the Rain, Hate Love Summer, and Alone! I can't wait! :)
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Okies, so I'm finally done with all of the thanking and stuffs, if you read all of that, I love you for putting up with my rants and stuff! I was actually smiling and laughing like an idiot while responding to everyones reviews ( I still am ) I just can't stop smiling! I got all excited all over again! Anyways...I WILL update sometime next week, Friday most likely, so hopefully this won't happen again (^-^'); again, I'm really sorry...
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