Red Like Ruby (Mostly RubyxDyrroth)

Dyrroth X Ruby Mini Scene Part 5

Scene 1: Shared Problems

Silvanna is having her daily coffee while overlooking the breadth of the Empire on her royal balcony. The sparrows chirped a happy melody blending well with the indistinguishable babbles of the people below who go about with their daily lives without fear of the lurking dangers just past the horizon. It was a very peaceful morning with the absence of her brother's daily shenanigans. Her mind is blank and void of conflicting thoughts. For once her heart is finally at peace even for a short fleeting moment.

But of course, her chaotic brother never sees it fit to allow her even a sliver of reassurance as he burst through her door with his typical proud smile and boisterous nature.

"Silvvvvvy!" he greeted as he took a seat in front of her. He winced at his loud voice so early in the morning and only mustered a smile as she greeted him back.

"Good morning, Dyrroth. How may I help you today? You rarely visit me unless you're in on a prank or in trouble."

Dyrroth took her croissant and ate it hungrily before talking with food in his mouth making Silvanna frown with disapproval.

"You remember when you said that you'll always be there when I'm in trouble? Well, now I need your help with something. Will you lend me a hand?" This brought curiosity to Silvanna.

Dyrroth never asked for help ever. Sure he would only tell her his problems, or more like exploits, but he would solve them by himself. Today seems peculiar since this is the first time he brought up the "we're family so you gotta help me" trump card.

"Of course. You are my brother so I will do everything in my power to help you in any way that I can. Your problems are my problems as well."

"Okay, so we got Ruby pregnant and we're gonna be a father soon. What should we buy for the twins?" Silvanna took some time to process his words.

"...Twins?"

"Yup."

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"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!"

Scene 2: Tutor

"Dyrroth can't you focus?! The test is tomorrow and we barely even covered half of the topics you need to study. Geez, you're so hopeless." Ruby reprimanded as she lightly hit his head with a rolled-up notebook.

"But you're so cute I can't focus on anything else but you." Dyrroth flirted while twirling a lock of her hair playfully. Ruby is beginning to lose patience with her student. Although they are the same age, Dyrroth seems to be having a hard time learning the normal stuff high schoolers their age usually learn even though they're bound to forget it one day. What's more, is that he flirts with her every chance he gets and continuously dodges their studies by asking dumb questions.

Ruby doesn't really want to tutor Dyrroth but his sister Silvanna pleaded for her help since her brother doesn't really listen to her. For some reason, this dillweed requested Ruby as his tutor even though they're in different sections and barely interact in school. She only accepted because Silvanna offered to pay her a hundred dollars per hour, which she thought was too much for such an easy task, but now she thinks that even a million dollars wouldn't be enough to pay for the stress she's experiencing.

Dyrroth is not really academically inclined, and that's putting it lightly. Ruby is aware of the many types of intelligence there is but she couldn't care any less about the hidden talents he may have unless it will help him pass the exam. Silvanna also promised a bonus if he receives acceptable grades so Ruby is working hard to even make him qualified for a line of seven.