wipeoutqueen posted in blueridgeschool:

"I'll always protect you," Emma said determined to reassure the brunette. Even if she hated standing up for herself, she would do anything for Ruby. She could find the courage and strength so the other girl could keep smiling. The other girl always did so much to protect her and make sure that she felt safe. She wanted to do the same for the other girl. "I'll always protect you and make you smile, even if it just means trying to cheer you up about back to school shopping. You're my best friend Ru, I know you love school and back to school is like, your Christmas."

When Ruby reassured her that she would promise anything, Emma turned her head to look at Ruby. Her heart was pounding harder than she had ever felt it, even the few times she had tried speed. It was a different kind of racing heart beat, one that she was positive could never be recreated by a drug.

"P-promise me," she said, her voice cracking. She reached out her shaking left hand out and cupped Ruby's cheek so they were face to face. Emma's best case scenario in her head was that Ruby would just tell her she wasn't interested but that they could just be best friends without worry. Her worst case was that the girl would be completely disgusted with her and punch her. She didn't even weigh in the chance that Ruby might return the kiss.

"Promise me you won't hate me." Emma leaned in and pressed her lips gently against Ruby's.