*No More Tricks*

Trust Me

Ruby's Point of View

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_Does he not know there are certain boundaries? Certain things that maybe he shouldn't do? Why am I complaining? His touch feels....good. And his lips.... I closed my eyes as he touched and kissed my thighs. I felt better. I don't know how. I should be slapping him for getting so close to me. But he's comforting me. In a way I've never experienced. Opening my eyes again, i saw he was staring at me. I wanted to thank him but I couldn't speak. I remembered his mind was not blocked and sent him a message. 

thank you, that was really sweet of you

he smiled and touched my cheek

no need to thank me, I know how you feel

I looked at him not understanding. He knew how it felt? I don't see any scars on his body....then again I haven't seen his body. I patted the spot next to me on the bed for him to sit. which he did. I put my head on his shoulder, it was a bit hard, considering I'm 5'3 and he seems to be a little more than 6'0. I sighed. "How can you know how I feel? We've both lived different lives." He sighed as well, "you said it yourself, I'm misunderstood. Have been my whole life" I looked up at him and he gave me a sad smile and put his arm around me, pulling me closer to him, "I know what it feels like, my dear, to question whether or not you belong. I hope that for as long as you are in my arms, you will never have to inquire about it again." I didn't know what to say. I just hugged him tight. His response, his breath on my neck, his arms around me.....it all made my heart skip a beat. then, as if he hadn't said enough, he spoke again, against my skin, "you'll be alright" I smiled and pulled away from the hug. Our foreheads were now touching. I whispered, "don't listen to their heartless words...you are more than what they treat you as" he looked into my eyes and held my hand. as he did that, I changed back into my true body. We sat there for a while. In silence. It was a comfortable silence. I enjoyed his company. Then again,  I have enjoyed it ever since he came into my life. "Have you ever had a partner Ruby?" It took me a few seconds to understand his question. I then smiled and looked at him. "No boyfriends. None at all" he seemed to be in deep thought.  "Why not?....if you do not mind me asking..." I sighed "I had a few crushes but none of them happened to like me back. After 100 years trying, I just stopped. I figured I don't need a man in my life. I'm an independent woman. And I shouldn't need someone who doesn't need me. " I looked at him "what about you?" He looked down "I think I am too independent as well. Maybe that's why no woman has ever wanted to be with me. Or trust me" I smiled "I think I can trust you" he looked at me and smiled at me "you can trust me Ruby. You don't need to fear me...you're the only one who can say that"