DEVIL'S / 𝔼𝕐𝔼𝕊 !

The grateful grin on their face can’t be missed as they relax deeper into the sheets, curling up on themself before looking over at Ed. “Thank you.” Voicing their gratitude, they watch him for a moment before trying to make conversation. “So how was your day?” The question seems really unsure. They don’t do the talking thing after often and Ruby’s never stayed the night that they can remember. All the rules that Ruby had put for themself are being broken in one night.

ruby: just giving you a hard time, n. i'll be there.

Avoiding him could only work for so long and while Ruby knew he’d be at KHU as well. Part of them had hoped with a campus this big and majors that never aligned, that they could avoid him until graduation. Alas, it seemed the universe had other plans for these two. “Hey.” There’s a first for everything it seems: Ruby’s at a loss for what to say.  /  @calvinhqs​

Almost as if Ruby can read the other’s thoughts, they tap on Sienna’s forehead with a little smile. “Stop with the look- don’t be mad because of the body paint thing. If you want, come with me. They’re coming to the apartment before the party.” The apartment being the place that Ruby bought so they can escape college life and the house for a while to write and live the other half of their life, the other half that Sienna was a part of as well. “You can still go as Eve, just paint on the top leaves and we’ll cover your bottom with a fake bush.” Looking down as their best friend did, Ruby gives a little wave before cracking up. “She’s a true queen but I’m more a Lilith fan myself. Refusing to lie under man like a servant, being kicked from the Garden and started eating children and cursing women? My kind of queen-- and now I know exactly who I’m going to be ‘dressed’ as for the party.” As if the goth queen themself would ever go as anything else to begin with.

Time spent with Tim was always a good choice and sometimes it was exactly what a soul needed to rest was being around a good friend. “So- Probably a dumb question but I assume you’re going to the ABC party?” Part of them wondered who adventurous he might get with his creation if he was going and maybe they were too hopeful that he would forgo covering most, if not all, of himself.  /  @timvankirk​

Something about it was almost a little pathetic to Ruby but they felt it a bad time to speak that aloud- maybe they did have tact after all. Take that, mother. Eyeing the other, Ruby wondered what had been wrong with her growing up that now was the first time she was getting a first kiss. “My Sorority sisters.” The correction wasn’t that important but for some reason, Ruby felt the need to have it anyway. “You don’t want to go handing out things like that- you never know what I could cash you owing me on. Word of advice.” Looking around, eyebrows raised. “So do we have an audience for this or are they taking your word for it? Unless this is being filmed and that’s not a first for me but I rules.”

On their stomach next to Atlas, Ruby gives him a wonderfully timed pout so just as he looked at them, features dropped into that beautiful and pathetic silent plea for him. “Atlas, will you pretty please think about going to the party? It won’t be the same without you there.” Maybe Ruby just wanted to see the boy in anything but clothes, but not like they would voice that aloud to his face.  /  @stcrline​

A playful face made at her as a kiss is placed on their hand, making a huge show of wiping it off before blowing Sienna a kiss as if making an instant apology. All smiles, nodding along with their best friend’s ideas. “I’m doing body paint.” Coupled with a wink, it’s clear that Ruby may have nefarious plans when it comes to what exactly is being painted on them. “The leaf idea? I love that. At least your curves won’t be squished down with plastic wrap that way.” An hourglass motion in the air, it’s clear exactly what assets of Sienna’s they’re talking about. Eyeing the other up and down, a nod was next. “While we may not be the original sinner, we can only strive to live up to her excellence.” 

Maybe if they pretend to be asleep, he’ll just let them crash here for the night and Ruby can make their walk of shame later when everyone’s in class. With just bed sheets to cover themself, they hadn’t bothered to put on clothes after. Peeking under dark lashes, they catch his eyes and know they’re busted. “I’ll leave soon.” The words are whispered, as if anything louder would alert the universe to the moment. // @eduardomartinezx​

If it were any other day but Sunday, Ruby may have protested that much vodka in their drink but who really cared? Watching as Sienna prepared their drinks, the other sat on the counter with feet swinging and holding their coffee. One spit take later, they’re losing it with laughter. “You know,” they start, hand on Sienna’s shoulder. “That would make for a great story but it could also lead to us being arrested.” As if the charges would stick, seeing as the Ruby’s own father would likely just throw money at the problem until it went away.

ruby: you better make it worth my time going c;

ruby: you're really about to make me play along with this.

ruby: why an abc party?