Ruby was a lot of things, but she was definitely not soft. Not usually, anyway, and especially not in the stressful and at times irritating environment of the kitchen at Bistro Huddy. She was sarcastic and at times she could get a little mean. But that? That was reserved almost exclusively for work.

At home was an entirely different story. Ruby found herself being a lot more patient than she ever thought she was capable of with you. She also caught herself smiling a little whenever she thought of you. Her girlfriend, that she loved. Pretty, sweet... and very clingy.

She was finding that out more and more lately. And now more than ever. You were whining at her to stay as she was getting up for work. Ot was still early. The light coming through the window was gray.

"Baby, I have to get up." Ruby's voice was still husky with sleep. She scratched her stomach, her boxers slightly askew.