honeymoon avenue - lynn loud jr

sleepover

RUBY'S POV

"sooo, i don't really have an extra bed, so... you might just have to sleep in my bed... is that okay?" i asked lynn, my voice soft and slightly shaky. i was nervous to share a bed with lynn. i felt really comfortable with her, but i never wanted to make her uncomfortable. i avoided eye contact and fidgeted with my fingers as i waited for a response, hoping she wouldn't be weirded out and end up going home.

"oh, yeah that's fine! i figured that anyway" she smiled at me, her eyes gleaming and her dimples showing. i couldn't get enough of her dimples.. she was just so beautiful. i couldn't help but wonder why she wanted to be friends with me. like, what was so special about me that a girl like lynn loud would actually willingly spend time with me? it always confused me, but regardless, i'm glad i have her in my life. i definitely wouldn't be getting on this well since i moved to royal woods if it weren't for her and the other girls. but i can't deny the fact that she's my favourite person... there's just something so special about her that i can't let go of. not to say that i'm complaining about it.

LYNN'S POV

as we walked up the stairs to ruby's room, i suggested we watch a movie and eat some sweet treats. perfectly enough, ruby had just gone shopping a couple of days ago and gotten a bunch of popcorn and candy.

"we should totally watch a horror movie" i chuckled, knowing how much ruby hated them. every time we watched horror movies, she'd be covering her eyes half the time. it was honestly adorable how frightened she was of them, yet still agreed to watch them every time i suggested it. of course, it was no different this time. we chose to watch a classic trilogy, 'fear street'.

ruby went downstairs and got us a bunch of snacks while i brought some cozy blankets and pillows over to her bed, as well as her laptop and her projector to get the full effect. i was honestly quite jealous of ruby's room. she had cool posters of movies and music everywhere, and of course all of her instruments. it shocked me to find out she played guitar and piano, that's one thing i never knew about her until tonight. the last time i had come over to her house, most of this stuff was in boxes in the corner of her room. i couldn't resist teasing her about it when she came back up to her room.

"oh, i barely play... i'm not that good, seriously." she shook her head nervously. i could tell she was trying to move away from the subject, but i practically begged her to play me something, as i was curious to know more about her interests. although i had known her for a few months now, we never really talked that much about her life. she had always seemed to avoid the topic of her hobbies and what her life was like before moving to royal woods. eventually, ruby caved, and grabbed her guitar to play something for me. i could tell she was nervous, but it's not like i'd ever judge her... i loved everything she did.

RUBY'S POV

i grabbed out my guitar, tuning it and strumming to make sure it was all sounding right before i thought on what i should play. suddenly, the perfect song came to mind. a song i begged my father to teach me before he passed away, 'future days' by pearl jam. before speaking, i took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves.

"promise you won't laugh?" i asked through my teeth, embarrassed at the whole situation.

"i won't laugh!" lynn smirked, not exactly making me feel any better about what i was about to do. it was clear that i didn't have much confidence in my musical abilities.

"i can't believe i'm doing this" i said in a whisper, rolling my eyes before i started to try memorising the strumming pattern of the song i hadn't played in a couple of months. i sat down on my bed, my guitar in my hand as i watched lynn sit down on the floor. i could tell she was excited... probably just because she couldn't wait to make fun of me.

i took a deep breath, trying to tell myself to calm down before i began strumming the first few chords of the song, my mind at ease as i relaxed into the song that came back to me as soon as i began playing. the song always reminded me of my dad every time i'd play it ever since he had taught it to me, making the moment very bittersweet for me. as i began to sing the words and strum the chords, i began getting more comfortable with the idea of playing my music around other people, seeing the smile on lynn's face. i could've sworn i saw her blushing a little bit every time i looked down at her.

LYNN'S POV

hearing ruby sing and play her guitar honestly made me fall in love with her all over again. every second of way she looked so focused, yet so relaxed as she played and sung, i felt burn a memory into my heart. something i'd never forget, and would cherish for eternity. i can't lie, i teared up a little hearing how beautiful her voice sounded. she was much more talented than she let on, which only made her seem more interesting. it made me so happy to find out that i was the first person she had played the song to.

"my dad taught me that song before he passed... i haven't really played it much since then." she said with a slight smile on her face, but also a somber expression. my heart stung as i watched her sigh, knowing she was thinking about her late father. i was glad she could trust me to talk about something she held so close to her heart... it made me feel like she could trust me, and really did like spending time with me.

"wow, rubes... you're really talented. like, seriously, i can't believe i've never heard you play or sing before" i smiled at her as i got up off the floor, walking over to the bed to sit next to her. her expression changed as she heard me say that, giving me a sense of hope that she actually believed the words coming out of my mouth. i know ruby doubted herself a lot, but i couldn't help but wonder why... she was so talented in so many different things. why did she feel as if she wasn't? she was truly the most special girl i had ever met.

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A/N i'm going to continue this chapter in a part two because i don't like how many times i've switched between their povs and it's pissing me off. but enjoy this while u wait for the next part, it should be up soon!!! love u very much, pls vote and comment!! <3

p.s. i put a loooottt of references to my personal fav things in this chapter so here's a little taste of me in both lynn and ruby. mwah!