Ruby and Sapphire's relationship hit off quite well. Now that they had made it clear that they cared more for each other than their roles in society, they were much more lax around each other. And Sapphire would spend a lot of time helping the servant with her duties though Ruby always insisted it wasn't necessary. But it didn't take much for Ruby to back down because she would remember how nice sleeping was and how she definitely required it. And, of course, she liked the other things that would come with the down time.

Whenever they had a moment to be alone, they would stow away in a random deserted room, a closet, or either one of their bedrooms. While they loved to converse, they also loved to have get physical. Ruby's favorite times were those before she would go to sleep for the night. Sapphire would slip into the small servant's quarters and service Ruby until she was relaxed enough to easily drift off to sleep.

"We should run away," Ruby said idly as Sapphire was down between her thighs.

Sapphire popped up and stared at the other in confusion. This was the first time she was hearing about some plot to elope.

"I don't think that would be a good idea, Ruby. Where and how would we live?"

Ruby shrugged nervously. She hadn't meant to blurt it out like this, but when they were together so intimately, things that she thought were romantic at the moment slipped out. She sighed and added a soft, "Sorry."

Sapphire only spent a few seconds to look the other over before ducking back down to her work. Ruby was quick to cry out because it was so good. This girl had a talent after a few times of learning what Ruby liked.

When Ruby finally finished, Sapphire leaned up and kissed her good night as the servant drifted off.

The next day was busy. There were a lot of things Ruby had to do especially because Sapphire had many of her own things to do and couldn't help. When it was late into the night, Ruby had gotten everything done and unlike a normal person, the only thing on her mind was Sapphire and sleep was insignificant.

Without thinking she raced to Sapphire's room excitedly, but stopped when she noticed the door to the lady's room was ajar. She never did that. Usually on nights like these, Sapphire would be in her room partially nude waiting for the other to come to her with the door locked to avoid being caught by someone other than Ruby.

There was a loud crash and Ruby looked through the crack in the door. She could she the backside of Lord Peridot within, who was now spouting insults toward Sapphire. Ruby tried to see what was going on more clearly with Peridot in the way.

"What do you think you're doing, you disgusting whore!"

Peridot grabbed at Sapphire and it spun them around to an angle where Ruby could see the both of them more clearly. The lord was gripped the girl's wrists and it forced a full view of what Sapphire was wearing or lack there of. It was small and skimpy silk dress that she was desperately trying to cover with the robe she was wearing. The robe had already been partially torn up, most likely by Peridot.

Ruby was about to race in when Sapphire saw her. Her fearful face screwed up and she glared as though to tell the other to go away and not get involved. Ruby halted when she knew there wasn't much that she could do anyway.

Peridot threw her captive violently and Sapphire fell back painfully into the dresser behind her.

"Now, think about what you've done. I won't be so kind if I find you looking like this again."

With that, Peridot turned to the door and Ruby ran into the neighboring room to hide. Once the lord had left the hallway, Ruby bolted into the bedroom.

Sapphire had since gotten up and fixed herself.

"Are you hurt?" Ruby asked as she held the other close to her.

"No, I'm well. It's only a bruise."

"What happened? How come the door was not locked? Why are you wearing something like that?…not that I mind."

Sapphire blushed and looked away, "Well, of course, the lord had a key and when I didn't answer with haste, she entered…And I was wearing these for your …enjoyment, Ruby."

Ruby grew flustered for a moment before shaking her head to concentration.

"You shouldn't just being taking this treatment from Peridot, Sapphire!"

"I have no other choice…and neither do you, so I suggest you calm down."

Ruby took the other's hands and looked at her hopefully, "Yes, you have a choice. Let's leave here. I can't see you being hurt like this!"

"Well, how do think I feel?! All I see everyday is you thrown around as if you are not a human! I love you, Ruby!"

Ruby stared dumbfounded and stuttered, "…I love you, too…And I want to run away from this place with you. I don't care what I have to do."

"Ruby, please," she spoke mournfully but the other continued.

"We'll go far away where no one will find us. And I'm really good at farming so we won't starve. And I'll build a house for us. I will! I'll do anything!" she shouted as tears streamed down her face.

Sapphire had never seen Ruby so passionate before and she was stunned into silence. Ruby took the others hands up to her mouth and kissed them sweetly, getting them wet with her tears.

"I love you so much," Ruby whispered into the hands.

Sapphire sighed in defeat. There was no way she could say no to those eyes.

"I'll go with you."

Ruby's eyes lit up, "Really?"

"Yes…but on one condition," she said with a small smile.

"What? I said I'd do anything for you," she fumbled over the words quickly.

"I want you to…make love to me, right now," she blushed.

Ruby was abashed as well. They had never used the term love ever before when referring to their physical activities.

"…I-I w-w-would want to do nothing less than that, my…love."

Sapphire giggled slightly, her mood changed for the better due to Ruby's nervous reply.

"I love you," Sapphire smiled.

"I love you w-w-with the ferocity of a million suns," she blurted out.

Sapphire's bubbly laughter filled the air, "You are quite the charmer."

Ruby grinned mischievously gaining confidence, "Are you mocking me? …Because I can teach you a lesson."

"Oh, my," she giggled playing along, "Perhaps we should go to the bed to be more comfortable while you "teach" me this lesson."

"Most assuredly, my love."