𝑃𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠

Chapter Thirty Two

Ruby should've known a long time ago that none of John B's plans were ever sane, like ever.

" Neville? We're just gonna go around the island looking for some random guy named Neville??" Ruby questioned, " well actually when I did runs for Ricky last year, y'know the green business,I did hear of a guy named Neville who had a house boat" JJ said.

Ruby turned and looked at JJ as if he was insane, he couldn't remember what he did five seconds ago but could remember some random guy named Neville with a house boat??

"Okayy no more weed for you" Ruby said, plucking the joint from between JJ's lips, she went to take a hit herself but for some reason didn't feel like it and stubbed it out.

She curled up on his lap, laying her head against his chest as she watched the trees rush by the window, a wave of tiredness washing over her.

She figured it was all stress related, her body has yet to fully rest since she got shot, she was bound to crash a some point.

After a while they stopped and JJ helped Ruby out, looping his finger through her belt loop and pulling her along with him.

Somehow they always ended up in these situations, it was ironic actually- and for once Ruby actually felt like she had her normal relationship back.

She looked at the scenery as JJ and John B talked to one guys, JJ tugging her belt loop twice as they began to walk once again.

Ruby scrunched her nose, her and Sage sharing a look as the guys walked into the water, " these aren't exactly waterproof shoes- John B!" Sage squealed as he pulled her in.

JJ shook his head, lifting Ruby into his arms and carrying her through the water, " y'know I could've walked" she teased, " yea but I love carrying you" he said and placed a gentle kiss on her nose.

*One month ago*

Ruby stood at the edge of the pond, unsure as JJ hopped across the rocks with ease- the two of them had decided to go exploring.

"C'mon baby! You'll be fine" JJ reassured once he got to the other side, " what if there's a gator or something?" Ruby questioned, eyeing the water suspiciously.

JJ chuckled and shook his head, "there's no gators baby. I promise" He said and beckoned her over to him.

Ruby bit her bottom lip nervously as she stared at the rocks, she was clumsy, what if she fell? What if this was some type of Indiana Jones shit?

She locked eyes with JJ who held out his arms for her and she nodded once to herself, quickly hopping across the rocks and jumping into his arms.

" see? No gators.." JJ murmured, kissing her temple, " yea.. no gators.." Ruby said quietly, laying her head against his shoulder.

*Now*

Ruby gazed up at JJ, rubbing her thumb along his jawline as she was deep in thought, a small smile playing on her lips.

She knew he would always protect her.