End Journeys
As smart as a Fox

"It doesn't feel like we've been dating for a month" Thomas told Ruby.

"I hope our relationship goes well. We stay honest with each other and can work things out together" Ruby said of her hopes for their relationship.

"I pray for you the best. For us," Thomas kissed Ruby's hand.

They spend the morning at the beach. Enjoy the sunrise and the pounding of calm beach waves plus the cool breeze that makes them feel at home to embrace.

Stand off...

The message goes to Ruby's phone. From Andrew.

"Hi Ruby's. Good morning" read the message.

Thomas snatches Ruby's phone from her hand, and from then on Thomas replies to a message from Andrew.

"What's Andrew doing?" reply Thomas.

"I just want to greet you," Andrew answered the message quickly.

"Darling, since when does he greet you like this?" ask Thomas to Ruby.

"This is the first time. Usually he just says hello when we meet in class" Ruby replied.

"It looks like I have to announce our relationship to our friends in class" Thomas said after reading Andrew's message.

Ruby did not see what Andrew was saying and what the reply was given by Thomas. Then Ruby asks why Thomas wants to announce their relationship.

"In class only rumors are circulating that we're dating. They don't know officially yet that we're dating. One month! Remember that, we've had a month" Thomas said with a stale look.

Ruby just laughed at Thomas's behavior.

"Darling you shut up. It's a man's business," suddenly Thomas's tone became high.

"What's wrong?" Ruby snatched her phone from Thomas's hand.

Andrew expressed interest in Ruby.

"I think it's important I don't respond. You take it easy" Ruby said after reading Andrew's message from the beginning.

"It's hard to have a lover as beautiful and as smart as you are" Thomas said.

Thomas' words made Ruby feel like she was flying because she was praised.

"From the beginning I've been thinking about the risks if I date you. Just so you know, that's what made me think long to formalize our relationship" Thomas continued.

"What risk? What do you think of me? I've never been weird" said Ruby, who was a little surprised.

"I know my rivals in the classroom are many," Thomas replied, clasping Ruby's hand tightly.

Ruby could only blush in embarrassment.

"But my choice fell on you" replied Ruby.

"of course. I'm the most handsome of them" said Thomas.

The sun is getting hotter. Thomas and Ruby go to Ruby's house. Ruby cooked spaghetti for Thomas and it was the first time Ruby cooked food for her lover.

Thomas has brought a change of clothes from home, he will go to campus with Ruby. Because the new clock shows at 9 am, after eating they rest.

"Darling, I'm sleepy" said Thomas.

"Me too" replied Ruby.

"Campus hours are long. We can go to sleep first" Thomas pulls Ruby's hand into the room.

They lay their bodies on a soft bed. Do not forget to turn on the AC because the weather that day was hotter than usual.

"Yesterday we slept together online, now you're actually sleeping next to me" Thomas said.

Ruby just smiled and curled up in Thomas's arms until they fell asleep.

Geck.. Geck.. Geck..

Ruby's bedroom door knocks but Ruby and Thomas are fast asleep.

The door of the room opened, Ruby realized someone was coming.

Ruby woke up slowly so as not to wake Thomas.

Kylie was sitting relaxed while raising one leg in the living room. He seems to be holding a plate after coming from the kitchen, taking the remaining spaghetti made by Ruby for Thomas.

"Hey. Why didn't you say you were coming?" ask Ruby.

"Are you not in class? Why is this clock still at home?" ask Kylie.

Ruby immediately looked at the wall clock, it turned out to have been at half twelve in the afternoon. Ruby tried to look calm.

"Whose motor is ahead?" Kylie asked the owner of the motor that was blocking the entrance.

"I don't know" replied Ruby because it's true she didn't know who owned the bike. Thomas's motorbike is parked neatly in Ruby's garage.

In her heart Ruby wonders if Kylie didn't see her sleeping with Thomas? Because usually Kylie always wanted to know about Ruby's personal life, just like Ava.

Kylie enjoys spaghetti until she runs out.

"I'm actually here to ask you a favor" Kylie said.

"Solicit what please?" ask Ruby.

"Please accept Andrew's love" replied Kylie.

Ruby was shocked to hear what Kylie said.

"Whatchu mean? How do you know Andrew? Why do you know all my friends anyway?" Ruby marvels.

"Look at princess. I'll tell you everything. Yesterday, someone named Andrew followed my Instagram. After I checked his Instagram bio, he was from the same university as us and you followed that guy. So I'm a follback" Kylie said.

"Then I thought he just wanted to be my usual friend, he DM me say hi and other pleasantries" Kylie said.

Ruby listened carefully and did not realize that Thomas was awake. Thomas eavesdropped on Kylie and Ruby's conversation. Kylie also doesn't realize that Thomas is in the house. He does not see Thomas and Ruby sleeping together because Ruby does not turn on the lights when sleeping.

"I thought he'd bring me acquaintances. And it turns out she asked me for help, instead" Kylie recounted the story.

"Solicit what please?" asked Ruby who was getting curious

"She asks what you like and she asks me to help her approach you. He just knew me, different classes have dared to ask for help like that," said Kylie who was annoyed.

"That's it. Just block him," Ruby suggested.

"I've blocked him but he's contacted me with his other account" Kylie held his forehead while shaking his head.

"Looks like her love was so great to you, beyond Thomas," Kylie said.

"Kylie quiet!" snapped Ruby.

Kylie just laughed. Ruby has caught what Kylie means and what she has to do. Then Kylie left.

Ruby returned to the room, Thomas was sitting with a flat face.

"It's a shame we're late today" Ruby said.

"We don't have to go to college" Thomas replied.

"Andrew it.." muttered Thomas with his heavy voice.

"You heard my conversation with Kylie?" ask Ruby.

Thomas just nodded.

"Trust me. I just love you" Ruby tried to quell Thomas' anger.

"Didn't he hear rumors going around about us in class?" Thomas asked Ruby.

"I'm sure he heard. Maybe because it was just a rumor then he was brave like that," replied Ruby.

"Honey come to campus," suddenly Thomas was excited after a moment of silence.

Ruby and Thomas then take a bath and get ready to go to campus. The first hour is 20 minutes away.

"Wouldn't we just come in at the second hour? We're an hour late" Ruby suggested.

"No. You follow me" replied Thomas.

"Ruby felt a little astonished by Thomas's behavior that was initially upset and suddenly excited.

They arrived at the college and rushed to class. Thomas knocks on the door and enters the classroom with Ruby.

Apparently there was no teacher there.

Thomas clasped Ruby's hand. They are the center of attention in the classroom. However, none of them commented or teased them except Reno.

"Our new couple was late because they were tired after their first night last night" Reno let out a laugh.

"of course. Not just last night, not even this morning." replied Thomas.

Ruby was very surprised by the reaction of Thomas who usually only went silent if teased by his friends now gave a response that surprised many people.

Thomas looked at Andrew. And Ruby just figured out what Thomas's weird demeanor means. He wanted to show Andrew that Ruby was his.

Ruby belongs to Thomas..