Chapter 8: Embrace It Ruby, Embrace It

Embrace those who love you and whom you love, and rid yourself of those who will only bring you down -Anonymous

January 14, 2016

Ruby sat on the front steps of Sapphire house. Sapphire had told her she was going to come in a minute but, that turned into 5 minutes or more. Ruby looked at a white envelope. She had gotten a lot of them over the few days. She didn't think much of it though. She just thought it was junk mail or something. But, this time it didn't seem like just junk mail. It seemed like the same person was mailing something over and over again to her. When Ruby threw it out, someone mailed a new one. Ruby was going to wait for Sapphire but, since she probably got lost in her own house she was going to open it herself.

Ruby first felt the envelope. It seemed like a paper was folded into it. Ruby teared it open slowly. She dipped her hand inside it and opened the note.

Dear, Ruby

You already know who this is. And if you don't, you're clueless then I thought. I know you're good friends with a girl I just so, happened to like. This girl you're so best friends with is the girl I want to go to homecoming with. But, sadly. She wasted her time with you. A loser. Someone who isn't worth time talking too. So, I had to write this note. But, either way I'm wasting my time on trash like you. So, let's get to the point. Stay away from her. She doesn't like you. And ignoring this, could cause serious threats. I'm not scared to beat you up like I do everyday. I'm not scared to get blood on myself too. This is your choice not mines understand. Do the right thing or you'll get what you deserve. See you at school. I'll be watching.

From, You know who ;)

Ruby hands hook. She felt like she couldn't breathe. She felt like crying. But, she held them in making her eye sight blurry. Though, she balled them up in her mind when she felt coldness hug her.

'' Hello, Ruby!'' Sapphire greeted. She hug Ruby from behind on her knees. Ruby stuffed the paper in her book bag and whipped her eyes.

'' Hey.'' Ruby mumbled.

'' What's wrong.'' Sapphire asked.

'' Nothing. Let's just go to school and get it over with.'' Ruby grumbled standing up.

'' Ruby, you shouldn't rush the day. You should take every second and embrace it.'' Sapphire lilted. She swayed her hands with Ruby.

'' Embrace what?''

'' Embrace. Embrace everything, of course. Keep the closest memories with you,'' Sapphire said. '' Even though it wouldn't last forever.'' Sapphire said her voice going down.

'' I guess, you're right.'' Ruby signed letting her angry go away.

'' I know, I'm right.'' Sapphire teased.

Ruby couldn't think all day. She kept replying the note she read in her mind. In class, Ruby zoned out plenty of times. More times then Sapphire did between her 3 classes. Though, instead of Ruby telling a adult or Sapphire, she kept it to herself. Even though, it was in the back of her mind it appeared when ever she felt someone stare at her or say an insult. It also appeared whenever she saw Sapphire beautiful smile. Knowing someone was out to get her just because she had one friend. One friend since Ruby started high school and middle school. The only friend she probably will have. And now someone was wanting to take it all away.

'' Hey, Ruby.'' Sapphire said. '' My feet are totally killing me right now. Had to walk all the way from upstairs to downstairs in less then 15 minutes. There has to be a way to get down there faster.''

Ruby didn't answer. She stared down at the lunch table. Just hearing the sound of Sapphire voice made Ruby start to remember about the letter.

'' Are you okay, Ruby.'' Sapphire asked. Ruby looked up. But, she couldn't contain the tears anymore. Not anymore. Ruby ran out the lunch room with tears running down her face. Sapphire followed behind her.

'' Ruby-'' Sapphire said walking into the bathroom.

'' LEAVE NOW!'' Ruby screamed. She didn't want anyone to see her. Not even Sapphire.

'' I can't.'' Sapphire said. '' I won't leave my best friend alone. Not alone without me.''

Ruby didn't answer but, Sapphire could hear snuffles.

'' Can you tell me what wrong. Maybe I can fix it.''

'' No y-you can't.''

'' Maybe, I can. If you tell me. We can talk about it. '' Sapphire offered. She walked fully over to see Ruby crying. Sapphire heart sank. '' Together.''

Sapphire took a seat next to Ruby on the cold girls bathroom ground. She wrapped her arms around her swaying her with her sweet melodies. Sapphire humming calmed Ruby down, a lot. It was because of Sapphire great friendship Ruby was scared of the note. She really didn't want to push Sapphire away and from the way it looks Sapphire wanted to pull Ruby in.

Ruby pulled out from her book bag a open envelope and handed it too Sapphire. Sapphire eyes widened when she read everything on the paper.

'' I don't understand. Why would someone give this too you.'' Sapphire asked. Instead of her staying clam in her same tone voice, Sapphire anger was peeking threw. Ruby didn't answer. '' It's wrong. We need to tell someone about this.''

'' No don't. Please. It doesn't matter.'' Ruby responded.

'' Yes, It does.''

'' No it doesn't, Sapphire.''

'' Ruby. It does. More than ever.''

'' Well, I can't go to anyone about it. It doesn't matter. No one cares. About this or me.'' Ruby emitted.

'' I do. I care about you more then my own life.''

'' You shouldn't.''

'' But, I do.'' Sapphire said with a warm smile. '' With all my heart.''

Sapphire pulled Ruby up and gripped her in her hug. '' You have to promise me you'll never keep something like this from me.'' Sapphire said hugging her tightly. Ruby nodded and hug her back. It probably looked weird for them too to be hugging in the bathroom but, they didn't want to left go of each other.

'' Sapphire, we should go now.'' Ruby said.

'' Nope. Embrace it Ruby. Embrace it.'' Sapphire answered.

Jasper leaned against a random locker next to Amethyst. '' Do you think Ruby got the note?'' Jasper asked.

'' I mailed it 10 times, she probably did.'' Amethyst said.

'' Anyways, how do you even know where she lives?''

'' Used to go to her house.''

'' You did?'' Jasper said surprise.

'' Ya. Elementary threw the start of Middle school.''

'' Why?''

'' I guess, we were friends. But, that's different now.''

'' Oh. What happened?''

'' I dunno. Met you and dumped her.''

'' Ever talked to her again?''

'' Nope. Anyways, she's been avoid me ever since.''

'' Good. So, are you going to help me with the whole Sapphire thing or not.''

'' Ya but, Honestly you should get to know her then ask her to go with you.''

'' Why?''

'' Because. You'll look really stupid again if you pull another chocolate thing again. And if you do, everyone going to remember you as the person who poisoned their date.''

'' I guess your right. But, she's always with Ruby. And when ever I try to talk to her, I end up being rude to Ruby and she snaps on me.''

'' Then here.'' Amethyst handed Jasper a piece of paper with a date and time. '' Sapphire takes chorus and Ruby doesn't. You got 30 minutes to get what you need to say to her before she goes.''

'' Thank you!'' Jasper lilted.

'' It's nothing.''

'' How do you know she takes the class, though?''

'' Pearl takes it too.''

'' Do I hear future homecoming couple?'' Jasper teased.

'' I think you hear it for yourself.'' Amethyst teased back.