Chapter 12: Can't You Tell

When someone loves you, they don't have too say it. You can tell by the way they treat you -Anonymous

February 4, 2016

Sapphire snuggled next to Ruby. She then wrapped her arms around Ruby neck. Ruby wrapped her arms around Sapphire waist. They held each other closely, enjoying each others presents. The cold house wasn't as cold when they were both together. It was like they warmed each other up, someway. They both fell asleep at 9:00pm on Sapphire sofa. Well, Sapphire fell asleep early and Ruby just held her. Sapphire always fell asleep before Ruby did. Though, it was entertaining to hold Sapphire when she was asleep. First, she'll toss and turn Then, she would stay in one position turning light as a feather Then, she would cuddle softly next to someone if there was someone next to her. It was cute because she was like a baby kitten.

'' Sapphire?'' Ruby said. Sapphire nodded silently. '' Aren't we going to be late for school?''

Sapphire looked up and put her hands on Ruby shoulders. '' Yes.'' Sapphire answered laying back down snuggling next to Ruby.

'' You want to be late?''

'' Yes, are you okay with this?'' Sapphire asked.

'' Y-ya.''

'' Ruby, if your not comfortable about this-''

'' I am. I want to be with you.''

Sapphire smile. Ruby ran her fingers threw Sapphire short hair.

'' So?'' Pearl asked.

'' So?'' Sapphire said.

'' You missed first and second period.'' Rose said starting the conversation taking a sip of her cold water.

Pearl, Rose and Sapphire all sat in third period. They didn't really do anything in third period but, sit and chat with each other. It was good because when they came back from the weekend they could catch up since Sapphire hanged out with Ruby at lunch.

'' I no.'' Sapphire answered drawing little snow flakes in her notebook.

'' And so was Ruby.'' Pearl added

'' So?''

'' So, were you to you know...'' Rose asked. '' Making out under the gym bleachers.''

'' N-no. We just over slept.'' Sapphire blushed.

'' You two together.'' Pearl asked.

'' Ya.''

'' Are you two dating?''

'' N-no.'' Sapphire answer quickly.

'' You sure. I see the way Ruby looks at you.'' Rose said.

'' What do you mean? There's different looks people give you?''

'' You didn't know that. Haven't you been to high school before?'' Pearl asked.

'' Ya.'' Sapphire lied.

'' Okay then.'' Pearl mumbled.

'' Well, like I was saying. Ruby has a star stuck look she gives you whenever you say something. It could be a simple smile across from the class room and she does it. Anyone can tell. Well, the people who aren't in love with you which is basically no one in the school.''

'' What?''

'' Come on Sapphire. You can't act like you haven't seen it, though.''

Sapphire thought for a moment. '' I really don't see it. Ruby a really great friend. She nice and cares about me a lot.''

'' She cares about you?''

'' I mean, yes.''

'' Do you care about her?''

'' Of course! I lov-'' Sapphire stopped herself.

She couldn't believe what she said. What she was going to say. She had feelings for Ruby. Real feelings and Sapphire didn't understand. She had never liked anyone. It was like everyone who had a deep crush on her when they first saw her are always unlucky because she knew liked them back. And now Sapphire saying it out loud was clear to her that she felt like they were more then friends. It wasn't that clear for her to understand.

'' You love her?'' Rose and Pearl shrieked.

'' Yes. No. I don't know.''

'' Yes you do.''

'' No, I don't. I have to used the bathroom.'' Sapphire said walking out the classroom.

Millions of thoughts ran in Sapphire mind. Mostly, what would Ruby think if she found out she was in love with her. Mostly, what Ruby would think when she found out that Sapphire wasn't human. Would she avoid her or still talk to her. Everything replayed in her mind and it felt weird now. Everything they did together, said to each other it made sense. And now, why did Sapphire feel like crying. Maybe it's because now she'll have to leave in one month... or she really liked Ruby so much it hurts. Did that even make sense?

'' Sapphire?'' Jasper said. Sapphire was deep in her little conversation with herself that she didn't even notice Jasper walking over to her.

''Sapphire?'' Jasper said again pulling a hand on Sapphire shoulder. Sapphire jumped startled.

'' Um. Jasper.''

'' Sapphire, we need to talk.''

'' Look, it's not a good time.''

'' Yes, it is.''

'' It's not. I'm sorry, it's just, I can't talk.''

'' Why?''

'' I have a lot on my mind.'' Sapphire sighed. ''A little to much.''

'' Then, what's wrong.''

'' Everything. I mean, nothing.'' Sapphire continued to walk quickly.

'' I can help if you want.''

'' No! I mean, there's nothing you can help me with. I just need to be alone.''

'' Why?''

'' Because I'm standing in the middle of the hallway, having to much on my mind and talking to you at the same time. That's why.'' Sapphire said coldly. She then ran down the hallway away from Jasper.

Jasper then turned to see little frosted ice made on the side of lockers and the coldness were Sapphire was standing. Jasper looked close to it and it seemed like it just appeared. The cold chill made her wonder something about Sapphire...

'' Ruby, can I talk to you.'' Sapphire said sitting down next to Ruby in the photo club. Ruby looked up and smiled.

'' Ya. Anything.''

'' Anything? Anything.'' Sapphire said. '' That's just amazing. Truly fantastic.''

'' Are you alright?''

'' Of course I am. Why wouldn't I be.''

'' I don't know. Why wouldn't you be.''

Sapphire then did a little awkward laugh. It was lovely to hear kinda, like a soft melody. But, it wasn't as lovely as her normal laugh. Then she sighed. '' Please say something.''

'' Like what?'' Ruby asked.

'' Anything. I just want to hear your voice.''

Ruby blushed. She didn't know the reason why Sapphire was there but, it seemed like she didn't know herself either. Though, it made Ruby feel better that Sapphire only came to hear her voice. They didn't have the same class all the time. It was only 3 and 6 period they didn't have together. Plus, some clubs they joined to threw out the week and days.

'' Sapphire I. Um.'' Ruby didn't know what too say. Or she did just didn't know how to get it out.

Sapphire sighed again. And got up.

'' I'm sorry. I'm going to go.'' Sapphire said running out the room.

Ruby wanted to say something to stop her but, again she didn't know what to say.

Ruby walked down the hallway felling a little depressed. She haven't talked or seen Sapphire since she left the photo club room. Ruby didn't know if it was her or everything going on. She didn't know if Sapphire was just gone because she had things to do or she was gone because she was gone. All this thought gave Ruby a headache.

'' Hey Ruby! Can we talk?'' Jasper asked. Ruby wondered why Jasper was talking to her more as if they were friends even thought they went back with years of hate.

'' Uh, I guess.'' Ruby answered.

'' So,'' Jasper said. '' Have you noticed anything, you know, weird about Sapphire?''

'' What do you mean?'' Ruby said. The next thing she knew they were walking together like they were buddy buddy.

'' I mean. Like, I haven't noticed this before because I was so, in love with Sapphire.''

'' You mean, you're not in love with Sapphire anymore.''

'' Oh, I am. I really like her it's just. Have you noticed any supernatural things going on around her?''

'' Like?''

'' Like, when she get upset the room get cold and when she's confused little frost ices are around and-''

'' Look. It's probably the school cheaping out on the heater. I dunno if it's possible.''

'' But, Ruby. Come on! You can't say you haven't see it before.''

Ruby couldn't say she hadn't. She noticed it since she and Sapphire first meet.

'' Like, I said. It could be all in our heads.''

'' I saw it with my own eyes. It just appeared.''

'' Jasper, you should get some sleep.'' Ruby suggested and walked away.

Jasper knew she wasn't going crazy. She saw it. And she would prove anything if she could find out the truth.

'' Sapphire! Sapphire!'' Ruby yelled running up to her. Sapphire still lost in thought didn't know Ruby was running up to her.

'' Hey.'' Ruby smiled.

'' Hi.'' Sapphire said.

'' So, I have a surprise for you.''

'' You didn't have too, Ruby.''

'' Yes, I did.''

Ruby went inside her book bag and took out a square shape object in a snowflake wrapping paper. She then handed it too Sapphire and gave a big smile. Sapphire look at it and unwrapped it carefully. It was a photo of all the frosted planets with a faded picture of Sapphire in it. Sapphire didn't realize that she was crying. With light blue tears.

'' What's wrong. You don't like it?'' Ruby asked.

'' I...I...'' Sapphire couldn't say anything. The only reaction was many tears.

'' Sapphire?'' Ruby asked worried. '' What's wrong?''

'' I don't know. I-I love it.'' Sapphire finally got out.

'' You do?''

'' Truly. This is the best gift I ever gotten.''

Ruby pulled Sapphire into a long hug. She didn't want to let go of her and Sapphire didn't want too either.

'' Ruby, I'm sorry.'' Sapphire said.

'' About?''

'' Today. I was just confused and-''

Ruby removed Sapphire blue bangs to her beautiful sliver eyes. Sapphire was now speechless. Her voice was muted. Ruby stared at her eyes deeply finally having Sapphire full face and she was beautiful.

'' You're so beautiful.'' Ruby smiled.

'' I am?''

'' You're the most beautifulest thing and person I've ever seen.''

Sapphire smiled turning her eyes into a deep light blue color that was actually her normal color eyes. Ruby swayed Sapphire in a another hug. Everything felt in place now. Ruby now knew she liked Sapphire. Not for looks but, for who she is. And seeing it in her eyes told everything about her. All in just one look. And now, Ruby wanted to hold Sapphire and never let her go. Just keep her in her arms into Sapphire could slip away.