Manage My Heart

Chapter 5

They continued the day with more interviews until around 4. Everyone decided to head home and rest. Apart from Kylie, who asked if Ruby and Malia wanted to grab an early dinner. They all look towards Mel. She sighs. "Only if i pay." They groan. "Oh come on, Mel! You pay every time." "Exactly, this time won't be any different." Mel smirks as she pulls her car keys out. "Alright, anyone wanna ride with me?" She asks knowing Malia and Ruby don't drive. "I was gonna go with Kylie." Malia smiles. "Of course, gotta have my passenger princess with me!" Kylie hugs her tight. "Well, then I'll come with." Ruby shrugs. "Ohh, actually my back seat is a mess." Kylie smiles sheepishly. "Kylie Cantrall!" Malia rolls her eyes. "What? So I'm a bit messy!" "A bit?!" Mel looks at her. "Well....leave me alone!" She grabs Malia's hand and walks to her car. Mel laughs as she watches Kylie ignore her. "I mean it Ky, clean out that back seat!" "I'll help her, i promise!" Malia shouts back. "Oh I'm sure you will." Mel mumbles. Ruby giggles as she hears her. "Come on Rube, let's go." They start walking to her car as Ruby's hands start to get sweaty.

She glances back at Kylie and Malia, who are already putting her top down. When they reach her car, Ruby gets confused when Mel walks to the passenger side. She opens the door and holds it for her. Ruby blushes and smiles. "Thank you." She takes a seat as Mel gently closes the door. She goes to the driver's side and climbs in, warming up her car. "Of course, always." She smiles at her. God, that smile. Ruby feels her heart skip a beat. Her phone goes off and she sees that Kylie sent her the directions along with another message.

My Baby 🙈 - guess you'll have to be someone else's passenger princess now 😏

My Rube 🧸 - well seeing as I've been replaced with Malia, i think you'll survive

My Baby 🙈 - 😑

Ruby laughs as they reach a red light. "What's so funny?" "Huh? Oh nothing." Ruby blushes. "Didn't seem like nothing to me." Mel smirks. "Is this about that mystery girl you're apparently talking to?" Ruby shakes her head. "No, it's just Kylie." Mel nods. "Alright, well, regardless, just be careful. I don't want you getting your heart broken. This community can be mean sometimes. If you think dating guys was bad? Oh honey....i got something to tell you." Mel bites her lip. She can't help but want to bite that lip for her. "Well honestly, I'm not sure if it'll even happen between me and her." Ruby admits. "Aw why? Did something happen?" Mel turns the corner. "No, nothing like that. Just....my own insecurities, i guess." She shrugs. "Like what?" Ruby sighs. "I just worry that I won't be good enough for her." Mel glances at her before placing her hand on her leg. "Ruby, you are more than good enough for anyone. I promise. Any guy or girl would be lucky to date you. I mean, if they can get past me at least." She smirks. Ruby feels her heart jump out of her chest. "Wha-what do you mean?" "What? You know how protective i am of all of you." Mel shrugs. Ruby sighs. Of course that's what she meant. "Yeah, i know." Mel glances at her and smiles. "I'm actually gonna tell you something. You're like the fifth girl that I've kissed." Ruby stares at her. "What do you mean? You've had plenty of love interests." "Yeah, love interests. I've kissed them for work, not for myself personally. I've had two ex-girlfriend's, my ex-wife and then you." "Wait, what about Kylie?" "Kylie, doesn't count, it was for work." Mel laughs.

Ruby doesn't know what to say. She then pulls out her phone. "Do you mind if i play some music?" Mel shakes her head. "Go ahead." She's seen people communicate through song before. Now she's not a song writer like Kylie but maybe she can find a song that best describes her feelings right now.