Love is Deaf

Chapter 9

WARNING THIS IS NO KYLIA IN THIS CHAPTER SO FEEL FREE TO SKIP

"So, Ruby, how did you meet her?" Mel asks. "I work at the coffee shop on campus with my best friend. It's actually how she met her girlfriend too, now that i think about it." Ruby shrugs. "Well, damn, what's in the coffee at this school?" She asks. Ruby giggles. "Honestly, I don't know. But it's helped me through my exams so...." They both laugh. "I take it you don't go to school here?" Mel shakes her head. "No, college just.. isn't for me. But i mean, I'll still go to the parties." She shrugs. Ruby laughs.

"How did you meet her?" "At a tattoo shop." Mel laughs. "I mean, i work there, but we were both getting nose piercings." Ruby just now notices the piercing on the side of her nose. "It looks good on you." "Thank you." "I've been thinking about getting my belly button pierced actually." Ruby smiles. "You should come some time. I'll hook you up." Ruby nods. "Deal!" They both laugh. "So, do you know any sign language like your friend?" Ruby shakes her head. "No, she actually didn't know anything about that till recently." "When she met her girlfriend?" Mel asks. Ruby nods. "Yeah, i gotta remember to thank her." She smiles. "Well, she certainly seems like a keeper, that's for sure." Ruby sighs. "Yeah, i mean, they're so cute together. Kylie and Malia. I just wish i could meet someone. Have what they have." Mel nods. "You'll find someone. I'm sure you will." She smiles. "Beautiful girl like you, you're not gonna be single for long. That's a guarantee." Ruby blushes. "Thanks. I could say the same for you." Mel shrugs. "Eh, I'm alright, i guess." "Alright?!" Ruby stares at her. "Are you kidding me?!" "What? I'm alright, at best. It's not like i have guys and girls lining up to be with me or anything." Ruby sighs. "Mel, you're beautiful." "You're just saying that." "No, I'm not. You are." "You're drunk." "A drunk mouth speaks sober thoughts." Ruby smiles.

"Not always." Mel shakes her head. Ruby stares at her. "Well, i think you're beautiful." Mel sighs and smiles. "Thank you." She whispered. "This isn't your first time getting hurt, is it?" Ruby asks. "Definitely not. Yours?" "Nope. This is the worst though. My last ex at least broke up with me before he started dating some other girl." Ruby runs her hand through her hair. "Ouch. Yeah, my ex broke up with me and got back with her ex-boyfriend." Mel shrugs. "Ooh. Honey...." "I know." Ruby shivers as the wind picks up. "Oh here." Mel stands and takes off her leather jacket. "No, Mel. It's-" "Take it." She drapes it over her. Ruby hugs it closer to her body. "Ok." "We should probably head back. Your friends might be worried about you." Mel holds out her hand. Ruby smiles and takes it. She helps her stand and they start walking back.

"I don't know if i can face her." Ruby whispered. "Then don't. Text your friends to meet you out front or something." Mel takes out her keys as they get closer to the house. "I guess i could do that." She pulls out her phone and texts Kylie to meet her out front. A few minutes later, she spots Kylie and Malia running towards her. Kylie pulls her into a tight hug. "Are you ok?" Ruby nods. "I'm fine. Can we just go home?" Kylie nods. "Of course." She pulls out her car keys and they all walk down the street to Kylie's car. Kylie gets in as Malia takes the passenger side. Mel opens the door for Ruby. "Thanks." Ruby smiles and gets in. She closes the door as Ruby rolls down the window. "Thanks, for getting me out of there and the talk." Mel nods. "Of course." Ruby slowly leans in. Mel takes a deep breath and backs away. "Ruby, you're drunk." "So are you." Ruby insists. Mel sighs. "Give me your phone." Ruby hands it to her. "This is my number, text me, call me, whatever you want." Ruby nods. "Ok." Mel smiles and nods. She looks to the front at Kylie and Malia. "Take care of her?" Kylie nods. "Always, thanks again Mel." "Of course." They pull away from the curb as Mel watches them drive off. A drunk mouth speaks sober thoughts, Ruby thought.

She takes out her phone to save Mel's number.

Morgan - I'm so sorry, can we please talk?

Number blocked

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Oops she just Texts Go Green-ed her 🙊👀