Red Like Ruby (Mostly RubyxDyrroth)

Ruby Fell Into the Abyss part 3

"If I stay up all night to do whatever I want then you won't be able to walk tomorrow." joked the demon with a mischievous smile. She heard the splashing sound of water and figured that Dyrroth must be washing his hands and face in the stream. 

"Our contract, remember? No sex for about 82 more days. That is if I fall in love with you which is as unlikely as you being a prince charming." She reminded as the demon lay down beside her with a bit of space between them

"Are you doubting my capability to enchant you? I have my own version of charming that's greatly different from those boring fairytale princes and I assure you that my ways can make you happier than any fucktard in tin foil can." 

"Ohh exciting. I think my vagina just tightened." Ruby said sarcastically making the prince chuckle. 

"Well, I can loosen it for you if you want. Just say the three magic words and your wish is my command." Ruby ignored his words as she gazed at the sky with a distant look. 

A momentary silence settled between them as the maiden became more reserved. It was so silent that the only noise they can hear is the chirping of the crickets and the soft whisper of the gentle breeze. 

"Ruby, am I... making you happy?" The demon suddenly asked as he gazed at the sky with her. 

"I... don't know. You've been good to me which I really didn't expect, but I can't really–You... you did a lot of things that didn't make me happy: attacking Moniyan, destroying homes, killing the innocent. I watched your demons burn down a lovely community that had been so nice to me. It's unforgivable and it made me very upset. I don't particularly hate you because you're the enemy of the empire and that is simply war but I just can't forget all the lives lost because of your kind." The pain and anger in her voice made him scowl as his heart constricted with a foreign emotion. 

"I've been separated from my friends, fell into an evil chasm, and was instantly attacked and ambushed by demons. And then my stay in the Abyss has been the worst. I've been imprisoned, starved, violated, humiliated, and raped." 

What is this? He shouldn't be feeling this? A terrible terrible regret that swallows his heart. 

Guilt. 

How is this little human able to make him feel such a terrible emotion? He had been called by the worst names, the most damnable curses, and the most poisonous insults anyone could ever think of but why do the pained words of a simple little girl feel so fucking painful?

"I can't really say that my time with you has been the best part of my life but... it certainly is the most memorable highlight of my mundane mortal life." Ruby said with a gentle smile. 

"How so?" Dyrroth questioned giving her a curious side glance. 

"I fell into the most dangerous place in the whole breadth of the land by riding a dead bird, battled a horde of demons, and fought their prince with a very terrible reputation. I was imprisoned in a stinky cell and fingered in the throne room." Ruby enumerated jokingly making the prince laugh. 

"Is that all that you remember? What about all the nice things I did for you? Especially the good fingering." Dyrroth asked lightheartedly. 

"When I was a young girl, I dreamed differently than my peers. Other girls wanted to be princesses, fairies, mermaids; they want to fall in love with handsome knights and live in castles. They wanted great things but me... I just wanted to lead a simple life like my grandparents. To have a warm home, to eat delicious meals, to grow up strong and tall, and maybe even marry a village hunter; those were my dreams. But now..." Their eyes met as Ruby poured out her emotions out in the open. It's so relieving that she can confide to him and let him in on her deepest feelings. 

"A crazy Demon Prince is in love with me and he took me in a whirlwind tour of the Abyss, protected me from his murderously deranged mother, and made me experience the joy of riding a dragon. We soared into the heaven, flew over the sea meeting dolphins and mermaids, glided into the sunset, watched the aurora beyond the clouds, and then landed on a deserted island with only the two of us and nature." Ruby paused as she smiled due to the fond memories they just had. 

"My point is, I can't erase my bad memories with you... but we can make more good memories as people or... as friends."

"Really Ruby you didn't even say lovers. I knew you were gonna say lovers." 

"Don't push it. I'm just a little drunk because of the mead you brought so be grateful that I'm this honest."

"Fine, fine, but I would love that. I would like to make more fond memories with you." Dyrroth said earnestly as he twisted to face her. Ruby turned her head to meet his gaze, waiting patiently for his next words. However, the prince didn't say anything further and inched his face closer to hers until their lips met. 

Dyrroth kissed her lips with gentleness and sweetness. His hand went to caress her stomach before cupping her cheek and deepening the kiss to be more passionate and heartfelt. Ruby only kissed him back knowing that reluctance is futile so might as well go with it. She had learned to build quite an immunity with his intimate gestures however... why does her heart beat so rapidly in her chest right now?