Red Like Ruby (Mostly RubyxDyrroth)

Embers (Ruby x Alucard Angst!)

"Aluuuu~!" she squealed like a mouse before hugging him tightly. She can barely reach his shoulder due to their height difference so she buried her face in his stomach while rubbing her cheeks against him.

"Woah there. You're so energetic in the morning. Well, that's already a given since you're a little ball of sunshine." He commented with a joyful smile while ruffling her hair.

Alucard pulled away and lowered his face to her level. He stared into her eyes for a brief moment before giving her lips a little peck.

"Good morning, my little princess. Sorry, I wasn't able to go home last night. I was totally wasted so I had to crash at Gusion's place. I'm so sorry for leaving you alone. Can you forgive me?" He apologized as he cupped her cheeks.

"No. This insolent mongrel should be punished a thousand times!" Ruby said playfully.

"What?! Why?! Oh, this is terrible! The cute little princess won't forgive a lowly mortal such as myself. Then there's nothing I can do but to take my own life and appease her grace." Alucard delivered theatrically.

"Is there really no other way for the little goddess to bestow her mercy upon this pitifully mortal!!!"

"The goddess might reconsider if you bring her an offering."

"Ahh! Of course, of course. How foolish can this mortal be if he didn't bring an offering to his cute goddess." Alucard took out a paper bag from behind him and handed her the object. Ruby's eyes instantly twinkled with stars as she discovered the contents of the bag.

"Cheeeeeeeeese Caaaaaaake~! Donuuuuuuts~! And coooookiiieees~! Oh, Alucard I love you so much. You know me so well." she exclaimed as she went over the various items he bought for her.

"Mhmm, nothing less but the best for my little Ruby. But of course, you can't have these for breakfast. You'll get fat. Let me go to the kitchen and cook something for the two of us. Just relax in there and watch some TV, okay?"

"Sure! I'll just fix the bed and draw the curtains in our room." she smiled before running off to their room.

The door closed behind her before the lock clicked in place. There was a brief silence as she slumped her back against the wood while staring down at her feet. The paper bag on her hand fell on the floor with a dull thud. The donut on her other hand was abruptly thrown against the wall reducing it into crumbs and pieces.

She saw it. She saw a hideous mark on his clothes. It was barely visible along the collar of his shirt but when she looked upon his face she immediately saw that disgusting little pink print on his clothes. How can he do that? How can he play with her feelings and act all innocent and sweet? How can he lie to her face with such caring eyes? How can he betray her yet still make her vulnerable to his touch?

Ruby wept but she made sure to be as quiet as possible. She went to punch the wall far from the door to avoid him hearing her tantrum. She gritted her teeth as tears poured from her eyes unstoppable. This was the third time she caught signs of his dishonesty but like the two other times, she didn't dare address it in fear of widening the cracks in their relationship. Just the thought of losing him drives her to the brink of madness that if he ever dumps her she'll surely kill herself.

Ruby needs to investigate and dig into the roots of her suspicion. She can't just accuse him without proof. Things are bad enough as it is and if she confronts him without having solid evidence then she'll just make a fool of herself. Suspicions are nothing more than accusations without proof. In any case, it might simply be an accident. It might not even be a lipstick mark but simple paint or something else. Alucard wouldn't cheat on her because he loves her greatly. She should dump her absurd guesses and just enjoy the moments she has with him.