A/N; Hey guys! Sorry for the two week wait, but at least I stuck to the Friday. Well last week I had bronchitis and even though I was home sick for 3 days, I was too busy coughing up my lungs to actually write, but I'm all better now! :) So I present the next chapter! I hope you like it! This one is another fluffy one, but it's longer than most of the other chapters. This one was 2,231 words! Say what? XD but yeah, I hope you guys like it!


Disclaimer: I don't own pokemon (TT^TT)


Ruby's POV

"It sure is nice out today" I said to myself while sitting under my usual tree for once instead of hiding in the branches. It wasn't too hot, or too cold, just right. It was perfect. A great day to relax.

I turned my gaze up to the clouds and hummed quietly along to the soft song playing on my iPod. The instrumental part had just come in, it made me smile. That was my favorite part of the song, and then the harmonies began, sending chills down my spine. If anyone had heard what I was listening to right now they'd have probably punched me on the spot, hell, even I would normally, but not today. Today, I just wanted to relax. Even if that meant listening to girly songs. But who cares, it's my music anyways and I can listen to what I want to.

I listened as my music shuffled from one song to another, most of them being classical music. I hadn't listened to classical music in a while. I don't remember why I'd stopped in the first place, it really is beautiful. Light breezes came and went while the subtle smile on my face never disappeared, it was like magic. I was finally drifting from away from this world. I missed this feeling; the feeling only music could bring to me. Today really is perfect.

I closed my eyes, being utterly exhausted, but still with that smile on my face, and enjoyed the music. I stretched my arms and yawned. Maybe a quick nap wouldn't hurt anyone.


Sapphire's POV

I browsed up and down the aisles of the cool air-conditioned store, looking for a good snack. It didn't take me long to figure out where all of the good food was, even upon being here for just a few weeks. It was all a part of the ritual. Whenever I moved someplace new, I would scour the town until I knew it like the back of my hand. Even though I was always the new kid in town, I knew every place better than all of the people who had lived there their entire lives. I would walk every path, road, and street until I knew everything I possibly could and would need. This was part of the reason why I started my days early in the morning, because everyone knows that the crack of dawn is always the best time to go exploring. I would always know everyone in town, where all of the residents lived, the places with the prettiest gardens, all the good markets to shop at, the ponds and rivers with the most fish, the quickest shortcuts, where to get the nicest view of the sunrise and the sunsets, the quietest places to go whenever you just wanted to relax, the biggest trees that provided the most shade to sit under, the tallest and softest fields to star gaze in, the flattest roofs to sleep on, where all of the fruit in the woods was, the places to swim, but what I always knew best…was where to get the best snacks.

I rounded aisle three into the refrigerated section where there was a small blue freezer. "Jack pot!" I said while clapping and jumping up and down a little bit. Inside there was only the best ice cream one could get in this little town. A wide grin appeared on my face as I made my way to that frozen container filled with all that is good and happiness.

As I skipped down towards the frozen deliciousness a little boy with blonde hair stood there, a fiery look in his eyes. You could practically feel an aura emanating from him, clearly determined to make the proper decision like his life depended on it, because to a child that small, it probably did. Even at my age, picking the right snack was always a life or death choice, everyone said I was exaggerating, but this is how it always has been in my mind.

I rested a finger on my chin, pondering the selection for a moment before pressing my face against the cool glass. Little clouds appeared and disappeared on the single inch that separated me from a treat that I was soon to be enjoying. My eyes lit up and I giggled. Someone had obviously restocked the freezer recently. I looked up to see a man with black hair and a blue apron restocking a nearby shelf. "Hey Sapphire!" he greeted happily before setting down a box he had been previously carrying.

I smiled and waved back, "Hiya!" I replied. "I see ya restocked the freezer!"

"Yeah, just this morning," he chuckled at my excitement.

This guy was one of my first friends I made while moving here. It was usually the store employees who I befriended first seeing as wherever there were snacks was wherever I was most often, when I wasn't outside of course. He always let me in on the new goodies that had just arrived and where to get the best food, even if it wasn't sold at this store. Sometimes he would even give me some of his favorite recipes. I gladly accepted them even though I had no cooking abilities what so ever. Cereal, toast, sandwiches, or anything microwavable was usually the extent of my cooking. But I always saved them, hoping one day my dad would make one of them for dinner someday.

He made his way over to me, "We just got a new shipment of Nutty Buddies and Firecrackers. They're really good!" I nodded, taking in all knowledge that pertained to food. "Also…I got to let you in on a secret," he whispered motioning me to lean in closer, "You know that little shop on the corner that sells those really good sandwiches and the huge selection of candy bars?" I nodded excitedly preparing myself for the latest information. "Well, I heard that they recently got a new type of candy."

"A new candy?" I exclaimed, eyes wide with shock.

"Shhhh! We don't want the boss man to know that I'm sending paying customers to other stores!" he said while laying a finger to his mouth for emphasis. He looked around before using a hand to shield the view of his mouth in case anyone was listening, "Well, they are just about the coolest things ever! They are little candies, about this big," he used his fingers to show the approximate size. They were really small as far as I'd imagined. "And when you put them in your mouth…guess what they do?"

"What? What do they do?" I asked excitedly.

"They explode! In your mouth!" he answered triumphantly.

"But…wouldn't that hurt?" I asked, terrified of this supposed snack that exploded in your mouth.

"Well, they are really, really tiny, so they don't hurt at all, they just sort of tickle. They're called…poprocks," he grinned while pulling a small pouch out of his pocket. My eyes widened, I knew what I was buying on my next snack outing.

"Hey! How many times did I warn you about slacking on the job!" a man threatened.

"S-sorry boss!" the man said startled, "It won't happen again, I promise!"

"Yeah, yeah! That's what you said last time!" he yelled, "Now, get back to work!"

"Y-yes sir!" he actually saluted, making me giggle a little.

I could hear his boss muttering something along the lines of, "Why haven't I fired him already? Honestly!" before shuffling away.

"Sorry Sapp, I'll talk to you later," he waved while going back to his boxes. "Don't forget to try those poprocks!" he shouted before getting dragged away by the ear, most likely from his now pissed off boss.

I turned back to the neglected freezer, begging me to pick something to eat. I noticed the little boy was still there, as focused as ever. I leaned over towards him. "I suggest the King Cone," I said giving him some much needed ice cream wisdom, "You get the most toppings and ice cream for the same price as an Ice Cream Sandwich." I nodded before picking my own Nutty Buddy. It is my duty as #1 customer to try all of the new merchandise!

The boy looked up, startled, as if I had taken away all of his ice cream choosing mojo. "I-I can choose for myself!" he said angrily. Then he opened the freezer pulling out a King Cone despite his comment. "Thanks," he mumbled before walking away.

"You're welcome!" I shouted across the aisle, causing him to knock over some of the things stacked on the shelves and picking them up quickly before making his way to the checkout, incredibly embarrassed.

I smiled and proceeded to the checkout myself.


I heard the light ding of the bell as I exited the store. I didn't hesitate to unwrap my newest discovery, throwing the wrapper away in the nearest trash bin. "Man, ice cream really hits the spot!" I smiled happily while munching away on my treat. Clearly I would need to give my feedback on the new merchandise as soon as possible the next day.

I turned my focus from the cone in my hands to my surroundings. It really is a nice day out today, just the right temperature. I spotted a picnic table nearby, sitting down so I could finish my ice cream. When I was done, I let out a satisfied belch and mentally scored myself even though it was a very unladylike thing to do. I honestly couldn't care less about how ladylike I seemed to other people.

As I stood up, I noticed a boy sitting under a tree across the street in the local park. My breath hitched a little as I realized who it was. I made my way over to the tree and greeted him happily. "Hey Ruby!" I got no response. Sheesh! He could at least say hello! I looked back at him, deciding to try again. "Hello…earth to Ruby…" I said while waving my hands in front of his face. Well this was strange. There was no veins popping out of his forehead or lecturing. Getting a closer look, I noticed he was sleeping. Well no wonder he didn't start yelling at me.

I crouched down and continued to stare at him. I like Ruby better when he's sleeping, at least then he isn't being a meanie. His face looks peaceful for once instead of his eyebrows being all furrowed or his nose being scrunched up. And he had really long eyelashes…should I touch them? I know I shouldn't, but I still did anyways. He didn't even flinch! He was out cold. A devilish smirk came appeared before I started to lightly poke his face repeatedly, secretly hoping he'd wake up, but I decided to stop when I realized that it wasn't a good idea. I would never hear the end of it if I'd woken him up. He would continue spouting things such as 'What the hell are you doing!' or 'Don't you have enough common sense to not poke someone when they are sleeping!' or calling me stupid and nagging me for hours until it got dark.

I decided it would be a best to just leave him alone, but I didn't want to. So I sat down next to him, continuing to observe him. He had the slightest smile on his face. I rarely saw him smile. And I listened to him inhale and exhale. Sometimes a breeze would come by and his hair would move slightly before settling back against his forehead.

I noticed he had those things in his ears again. I frowned. They really annoyed me. I pulled one out inspecting it thoroughly. Even chewing on the wires, hoping it was miraculously edible, but to my disappointment they weren't. I held it up to my ear noticed the sound that came out of it. At first it startled me and I threw it on the ground, but I was still curious so I picked it up again and put it in my ear like Ruby does.

There was music coming out of it! It was quiet and beautiful. There were no lyrics; it was just classical instruments playing together in an orchestra. I never imagined this was the type of music someone like him would listen to. The song itself was unfamiliar, but I do know what music is. I'm not that stupid.

Then all of a sudden the music changed to another song, it made me jump a little at first because it was so different, but it was still beautiful in its own way. This one had words. I listened closely to them until they all merged into one blur. I closed my eyes, finally understanding what was so addicting about these.

The songs changed every couple of minutes, each one intriguing, some making me smile, some sending chills down my spine, and some even brought tears to my eyes.

And I listened closely to each one, taking in a bit of the magic with each note, until I let myself be consumed by the bliss that is music, letting it sweep me away and take my thoughts to foreign places that I'd never been to before, until I finally drifted off into sleep, letting the melody flood into my dreams.


A/N; Is that a Sapphire POV? *le gasp!* It is! I just was really hungry and Ruby was already asleep so I let Sapphire have an ice cream outing. Also, getting some of Sapphire's background in there instead of just Ruby's. Now she isn't so mysterious! Kind of fluffy, but what's so bad about fluff?

And now I shall reply to my reviewers! If you don't want to read them you can just skip over it, it's not like I'm forcing you to read my author's notes (Yes. Yes I am...no I'm not! I'm just kidding! Or am I? XD You'll never know!)

Sum-a-dum-dum: I gots a new reviewer! *squeals with joy* welcome aboard my new reviewer! *steals hug* I hope you don't mind, I just get a little caught up in the moment sometimes XD

blazelight790: Well what's life without your parents questioning your sanity every now and then? XD And thanks for your reviews! You are a lovely person :)

Kaith1: Yes Sapphire hasn't introduced herself yet (as far as I know, I might have to reread some chapters lol) but I'll have that soon! And yay for Ruby slowly leaving the dark pit of despair!

PokePlush Explotaro: Ahh yes, there was recently a huge heat wave around where I live because of a cold front in Canada (yes, I am an avid weather watcher, I love the weather) Stupid March, tricking me into thinking it's summer -_- And thanks for all the reviews and the compliments!

Mesu Gitsune: Your longest review yet, and I loved every bit of it. I was literally squealing like a little girl...in my bed...at 2 in the morning...on a friday night instead of socializing with people (who needs to be social anyways! besides Korra was premiering the next day so I had to mentally prepare XD) And yes...pissed of Ruby is a very very hawt Ruby (I kept getting distracted picturing him) AND THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH CAPS LOCK! NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH CAPS LOCK! IF YOU WANT TO HAVE AN ASDFGHKJLK ATTACK THEN YOU GO RIGHT AHEAD GURL! *steals hug too* I'm sorry, it's just that last hug caught me off guard so I had to return the favor (^-^);; (I literally started air hugging when I read your review)

BlueRedRosa23: Gah! I get caught for skipping a lot (it's just study hall or lunch..sometimes independent study...) I usually go up to the roof wif my handy dandy elevator pass that I kept from when I broke my foot (Imma rebel XD) or I'll go to the nurse and take a nap. Me and the nurses or tight, like *crosses fingers for demonstration* like that. But skipping is bad! (I'm such a hypocrite) but oh well, who cares, it's not like I'm failing my classes anyways. And thanks for all your reviews, seriously being here since chapter 1! *weeps with joy*

Well, now that I'm done with that, I'd like to thank all reviews and favoriters (again) seriously you guys are so nice to me even when I make you wait past the deadlines and stuff (again I apologize!) But I will try to update on a regular basis, I doubt I will keep my word, so just expect random updating. I may update next week, or maybe 2 weeks later, or maybe tomorrow! You'll never know *laughs evilly* But I promise that I absolutely. Will. NOT! drop this story! Especially after I finally got the end all planned out. So you don't have to worry about that! I will 160% keep that promise (160% because 100% wasn't getting my point across)

And I shall leave on the note of telling people to go review and such. Make my day! But I won't force you (^-^) -insert creepy/threatening smile XD I jest I jest...but seriously guys, I will give you my love forever!