Ruby Sutherland Doesn't Break

Chapter Three

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AS SOON AS they were outside the bar, the lumberjane pulled Ruby around the building and into a desperate hungry kiss as they backed up against the side of the bar. Their arms wrapped around her waist, and Ruby had to brief desire to wrap her legs around the person and see just how strong they were. Instead she dug her hands into their hair as she returned the want—the need—she felt in the kiss. They moaned into her mouth when—on some insane instinct—she sucked their lower lip into her mouth and bite playfully. She felt them slide their hands around her hips and groan with lust. They broke free from kissing to take a good long look at her.
"Holy fuck! Has anyone ever told you that you have the body of Bettie Page but hotter?"
Ruby laughed. She had heard the comparison before. For her mother. Delilah and Aunt Iris had often used Bettie Page comparisons to get Claire to show off in a vintage dress or as a confidence booster. Ruby however had grown up in a generation that often thought more of Kim Kardashian or JLo. Jessica Chastain... that was her favourite one despite not having as developed a chest. But Page?
"You're definitely the first. And I'm not sure I'm that hot."
"You're right..."
They smirked and bit at her neck.
"Bettie Page wished she could look as hot as you."
Ruby gasped and pulled herself into another kiss, licking at the inside of their mouth and enjoying the residual taste of old fashioned and the aftertaste of a Manhattan. Something she was pleasantly surprised at. What kind of person enjoyed the classics back to back like that? And yet was bold enough to try a Bettie Page line? She only had heard the wilder members of the coven pull shit like that. So she decided to live a little and lean into the lessons Delilah had given her once she turned 15. She flashed her make out partner the most Cheshire of shit eating grins.
"Now that sounds blasphemous to vintage pinups."
"Should I get on my knees and serve penance for my blasphemy?"
To make their point, they bent their knees to put them right in line with the singular in-use button of the top, and licked a long trail from it to the hollow of her throat before kissing her neck hard and sucking until Ruby had no doubt there was going to be a mark. And fucking hellfire, was she about ready to take them right here and now without caring who the fuck saw them. She half hoped Kara would show up and decide that maybe she didn't want to go off on her own. Maybe the three of them could just fool around together the entire summer. Or maybe she just would break up with Ruby and end the madness with freedom. Or maybe Tess...
Suddenly, Ruby wanted very much to change locations.
"Not here."
They nodded like they understood the desire.
"Where are you staying?"
"The Everwood."
Their face lit up like a mischievous Christmas tree with lights by Clark Griswald and they started bouncing excitedly in Ruby's arms.
"Please tell me it's the Lapis Room!"
Ruby winced.
"Sorry to disappoint."
Their excitement didn't even ebb a watt.
"Do you know if it's available?"
Ruby sized up her hookup. They looked punky and eclectic, with a slight lean towards the rough edges type of vibe. Not really occulty or gothic. A relaxed comfortable yet playful vibe. Aunt Iris would definitely approve of the fashion choices. But that didn't fit with what Ruby could remember about the Everwood's Lapis Room.
"Isn't it haunted by a woman whose lover cheated or something?"
Given her current situation with Kara throwing herself at nearly everyone in Stella's and herself out here plotting an intense hookup with an enby she hasn't actually met yet, Ruby wasn't sure how smart it was to fuck with a scorned straight ghost woman. Her date on the other hand, smiled so wickedly that Ruby was convinced Lucifer came to them for lessons.
"And how fun would it be to show a sad old ghost how she could have turned the tables and fucked the woman he cheated with?"
Ruby could only stare in awe for a second. Suddenly she could easily imagine herself making a future with this person.
"Fucking hell, I love that idea!"
That got her a first up close look at them when they blushed. It sparked a visceral desire to kiss them breathless and promise to always be with them. For the first time in a very very long time, Ruby wanted to reach out and hold on tight. Before she could they smirked coyly and leaned back as if they knew they were about to be smothered by kisses.
"So should we try for the Lapis?"
Ruby sighed. She could easily check with Aunt Astrid, but it could easily become a hassle to swap rooms halfway through the one night reservation. Not to mention the fact that she'd have to come up with a reason why, and she really didn't want to have Aunt Astrid know anything about her sex life. That would almost be as bad as Aunt Iris finding out she even had sex. But she didn't want to ruin her chances with this living deity of sexual attraction in her arms. So therefore she tried to compromise.
"Does the ghost ever leave that room and haunt the others?"
"Maybe..."
And finally, the brightness the mention of the Everwood had brought dimmed slightly. Just enough that Ruby wanted to make up for possibly disappointing them.
"How about we go with my room tonight and then some other time we try for the Lapis?"
They shot her a considering side eye, but the smile and desire were still ever present.
"Confident, aren't we?"
Ruby gave her best Delilah Green smug flirtatious smirk.
"Apparently I'm hotter than Bettie Page. I think I have a fair shot."
They barked out a laugh, and Ruby felt her heart melt. They kissed her again, less passionate but more fond. Like they thought she was the cutest girl there.
"How long are you staying in town?"
"All summer. I have family who live here. You?"
Something briefly flashed on their face that almost seemed like a question, but then they smiled coyly and pressed up against Ruby so that they fit like puzzle pieces.
"I'm a local."
Ruby's smile grew wide. This amazing person lived in Bright Falls. They might even already know the coven. She knew that her family would love them. If she could pull it off and get them to like her enough, she might actually ask them to be her partner. Moving back regardless of how things went with Kara was definitely looking more like it was the best idea. And if things went well when she talked things out with Tess, the three of them could probably become the next generation of the coven just like her mother and aunts had been the founding members of the original coven.
"Then I definitely like my chances."
They blushed and then kissed Ruby just below her ear.
"So do I."
Ruby held up her key to her rental car. For all she knew, Kara had already gone home with someone. She knew that was the woman's plan. So she had no problem taking the car. If Kara changed her mind, she had Ruby's number.
"Shall we?"
"Fuck yes!"
They giggled into her neck and held up their own set of keys. So apparently, Ruby was going to be letting Kara use her own key for the rental. It was probably for the best.