Chapter 14: Why Are You Dating Her?

Dating someone with no intent of marry is like going to the grocery store with no money. You either leave unhappy or take something that isn't yours. -Jefferson Bethke

March 1, 2016

Sapphire marked another day on her calendar. 8 more days. 8 more days into her life would go back to how it was before. Where everyone looked up to her as queen and not as a friend. Early morning spill practice and Late night spill readings. Stupid meetings about god knows what and annoying complaints about who knows what. In 8 more days, she was going to leave Earth forever.

Sapphire knew she wasn't going back to Earth when she leaves. Even if she asked her mom it would be too close to her age in becoming a queen and she would be turned down. Even if she found another mission, they probably wouldn't pick her more or less put her in the same place she was before. So, she had know choice. Those were her last days. Last days with freedom of speech. Last day of being a normal girl. And last days with Ruby.

No, she couldn't bring Ruby with her. It would be too risky for her life. The people there wouldn't understand. They wouldn't feel the same way Sapphire does. Her people were the nicest people she has met, but, if you weren't the same as them they judged you. Not like talking about you. They would take action. And Sapphire wouldn't risk that for her worst human enemy. Plus, even if she hid Ruby not even 3 seconds she would die. The temperature there was terrible for any human. They wouldn't last a minute. And Sapphire couldn't stay at earth. The humans there wouldn't understand. They would kill her. Do experiments on her. And the fear of that made Sapphire scared. Plus, when summer did come around Sapphire would melt into a big water puddle. For her to stay on earth was for her to adapt to the weather and she wasn't there long enough to adapt to the warmer part.

Sapphire sighed and closed the red marker. On her table stand her face diamond ranged.

'' Whaz up, Sister?'' Lapis lilted drinking a drink.

'' Why are you talking like that?'' Sapphire asked.

'' I'm doing the human culture. I bet when you come back, you'll talk like that.''

'' I don't think so.'' Sapphire said. '' And speaking of humans. What do you think of them.''

'' Why?''

'' Just asking.''

'' Well, I think there worthless. They damage the only planet they can count on. Not to mention kill there own kind. I've been to earth before and I have know reason to come back. Rather get my tongue frozen in a ice fountain.''

'' Oh.''

'' Look, I know. You can't wait to leave earth. But, it's only for 8 more days. Then, you'll see mom and I. I really missed you.'' Lapis sympathized.

'' I miss you too.'' Sapphire smiled.

'' Plus, someone has a surprise for you.''

'' Who?''

'' Kyanite.''

Kyanite was Sapphire best friend back on her planet. She was there for Sapphire worst and best times of her life. She was there since Sapphire was 5 years old. She was there since Sapphire first got her powers. Kyanite and Sapphire were best friends forever though, Sapphire had forgotten about her.

'' Oh. I-is she there?'' Sapphire asked.

'' Yup, I'll go get her.'' Lapis prepped her voice then winked.

5 seconds later, a long white hair, dark blue eyes and pale snowy skin like Sapphire appeared. As soon as she saw Sapphire her soft glossy light white lips spread in a smile.

'' Sapphire! It felts like I haven't seen you in forever. You look so different.''

'' I do? I think I look the same.''

'' No. I think you look pretty.'' Kyanite complimented. Sapphire blushed.

'' So, Lapis told me you have a surprise for me.''

'' Ugh. Lapis wasn't suppose to tell you!'' Kyanite said louder so Lapis could hear her. Sapphire could hear a distance sorry. '' Well, since Lapis told you. I guess I have to confess.''

'' Okay.''

Kyanite took a deep breathe. She then started to turn red.

'' Uh. Um. I.'' Kyanite took a deep breath. '' I really didn't want to do this over the phone but, Sapphire will you marr-''

Sapphire heard her front door open and close. '' Kyanite hold that thought. I'll call you back later.'' Sapphire said hanging up.

'' SURPRISE!'' Ruby yell in a cheerful voice. '' Aw, you're already up?''

'' Yup. Another plan failed.'' Sapphire teased.

'' Why can't I surprise you anymore? It used to be so easy.'' Ruby complained falling on Sapphire cold made up bed.

'' Well, you just can't surprise me.''

'' I'll get you on a weekend. You always sleep in.''

'' Oh, don't you dare wake me up early. That's a crime waiting to happen.'' Sapphire tease putting on another coat of lip gloss.

'' I guess that's just a crime that I'll risk.'' Ruby teased back. Sapphire giggled.

'' At least till 7. But, I won't be in a good mood.''

Ruby and Sapphire walked down the hallway talking about all the stupid things they talked about. It wasn't interesting but, at the same time it was the most funnest and stupidest conversion ever.

Ruby had to pick up her test so, Sapphire just waited in front of the door.

'' Hello, Girlfriend.'' Jasper said appearing next to Sapphire scaring her.

'' I'm not you're girlfriend.'' Sapphire responded.

'' You see, yes you are. If you don't want me to spill to everyone who and what you are.''

'' What do you want Jasper?''

'' Just want to talk.''

'' Well, we can't talk here. Not around Ruby. That's part of the deal.''

'' But, she's not there.''

'' She can over here us. And I want her out of whatever this is.''

'' This is a human and what whatever you are relationship.''

'' I'm not a alien.'' Sapphire crossed her arms.

'' Are you sure about that?''

Sapphire took a deep breath trying not to throw a sharp ice blob at her. Though, Jasper was right.

'' I didn't mean to offend you, Sapphire.'' Jasper said quickly. Sapphire nodded silently. '' I mean it.''

'' Sapphire, you wouldn't believe-'' Ruby trailed off when she saw Jasper. '' Uh.''

'' Sapphire, don't you have something to tell Ruby?'' Jasper smirked. Sapphire took a deep breath. She hated this.

'' Ruby.'' Sapphire said holding both her warm hands tightly. '' Jasper is my girlfriend.''

Ruby felt her neck closed up. She felt like she couldn't breathe. She felt like she could curl up in a corner and cry a thousand no, a million tears. Though, she could see the smirk in Jasper face in the pain in Sapphire face. She had know choice but, to accept it.

'' Oh, uh, that's great. I'm happy for you.'' Ruby lied putting on a fake smile.

'' You are?'' Sapphire said shocked.

'' Ya, r-really.'' Ruby voice started cracking from the healed back tears.

'' Okay, so you wouldn't mind if I took Sapphire, thanks.'' Jasper butted in.

'' I'll see you later.'' Sapphire mumbled being pulled away from Ruby.

Today was the worst day for Ruby. And it was because Jasper took Sapphire and carried her around where ever she went. They couldn't even say ''Hi'' before Jasper popped out of know where and pulled Sapphire away.

But, the thing was why was Sapphire dating her? It didn't make sense to her. It didn't make sense to anyone. Everyone was talking about it and it spread quickly. Even the 7th graders to be and the seniors to leave in 3 months knew. And one thing Ruby had knew when she talked with Sapphire was she hated to be the center of attention while, Jasper fed on it.

Ruby laid on the somewhat cold grass a few blocks from her house. She just sat and thought about things. Mostly about Sapphire.

'' What are you doing?'' Said a sweet voice. Ruby opened her eyes to see Sapphire looking down at her with a smile.

'' Uh, nothing.''

'' Did I wake you? I'm sorry.''

'' No, it's okay. I was just thinking.''

'' About?'' Sapphire asked laiding beside her.

'' Nothing.'' Ruby answered.

Sapphire giggled. '' Thinking about nothing?'' Ruby nodded.

'' Is it about Jasper and I?''

Ruby paused for a second.

'' I no, it's weird. I'm not fond about it either.'' Sapphire emitted.

'' Then, why are you dating her?'' Ruby impatiently asked.

'' N-no reason.'' Sapphire answered.

Ruby sat up. '' Sapphire tell me.''

'' Ruby, there's no reason.''

'' Sapphire.''

Sapphire sat up now. '' The reason is that, I have a secret that shes knows about.''

'' What's the secret.''

Sapphire turned silent. She didn't want to tell Ruby. Not now and probably not ever. She didn't want Ruby to know.

'' I can't tell you.''

'' Why?''

'' I just can't.'' Sapphire turned around with her hands shaken. '' Promise me you'll forget about this?''

'' About what?'' Ruby stood up.

'' This conversion. I-I'm sorry.'' Sapphire gotten up quickly but, before she could run away Ruby held her hand to stop her.

'' No, I'm sorry.'' Ruby took a deep breath to cool herself down. '' I'll forget about it. Why don't we just hang out and forget.''

Sapphire turned around to a soft smile from Ruby. She smiled back but, deep down she knew. Even if she didn't tell, Ruby would know...