PixieStix

Ruby I flash my shy smile and blush, "You really think so?"

Ruby I nod again, "I know that," I take a deep breath and glance up at him.

Ruby I nod, "Yeah. My father won't let me go back there yet, though," I whisper, still looking down, "Not safe."

Ruby I look at him for a few seconds before sighing, "I know..." I look down and run my thumb over my arm, quiet.

Ruby I let go of his hand and walk upstairs, and into my room. I close the door behind us and sigh, plopping down on the couch. I take my ...

Ruby I glance at Dylan and take a deep breath, my father leading us into the safe house. I don't look around like everyone else and instead just stayed by ...

Ruby We pass the forest and get to the safe house, the place we go for emergencies. It's like a castle, but is more sturdy. I open my eyes and ...

Ruby We walk past the lake, serpents staring at us. I open one of my eyes and tense before taking a deep breath and closing my eyes tight. I kiss ...

Ruby My father glances back at me as we walk, shaking his head as he looks back foward. Thunder starts above and I open my eyes, glancing up at Dylan. ...

Ruby Dylan scoops me up and I rest my head against his chest, closing my eyes as the misty fog starts forming at our feet. They start moving again and ...

Ruby He squeezes my hand and I glance up at him before hiding slightly behind him. My father stops in his tracks, looking back at me, "What are you doing, ...

Ruby I take a deep breath and try not to be creeped out by the Dark Forest, noises making me flinch. Giggles of nearby elves enter the area and I ...

Ruby Dylan slips a hand in mine and I flash a smile at him before kissing his shoulder quickly, and mouthing - Thanks.

Ruby My Mom's pictures... Stopping, I swallow and glance back at the used-to-be-palace. My father looks at me, "Ru, C'mon." I shake my head, "But Mom's..." I stutter. "It's fine, ...

Ruby Dylan starts looking around and my father's guards lead us, telling us we have to travel through the Dark Forest, I freeze and swallow. Oh Jesus. I take a ...