A Memory, A Flame
A little something for @readsalot73
Ruby x William one-shot (Lovecraft Country) *
Warnings: none
Sorry I don’t have the reading cut, I’m on mobile
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“The first time I laid eyes on you was the first time in a while that I had felt magic where there was none”
Ruby was magic. Magic higher and deeper than any William had felt in his entire life. Growing up surrounded by it, that was saying a lot.
Her magic was raw, pure, primal. It was dipped in pain and hardship and still, it glowed. It was strong, resilient, mysterious.
As she lay asleep in bed, the events of the night replay in his mind like a movie.
Walking into that bar, led by something cosmic, something supernatural. Sitting at a stool as she walked out to the stage, guitar in hand, and a presence like no other.
Her gold dress, soulful eyes, rich brown skin; Ruby was magic.
A confident man, William still felt a tinge of uncertainty when he approached her. She was just as bold and electric as he had hoped. Falling for some random White man's charms? She was better than that.
She gave him an inch, he stretched it to a mile.
As the drinks flowed and she told him about her life and her struggles, he only fell more enamored with her.
Even as William kissed her against the stairs of his mansion, their bodies entangled in the heat of passion, his heart raced faster than ever.
Something about Ruby was familiar; she felt like home to him.
William, feeling tired, slows down his thoughts and leans over, kissing her lips once more before laying down beside her.
Soon, sleep comes.
What William didn't know was, Ruby felt the same. That strange familiar feeling, like they were meant to be in each other's arms.
As she dreamed, she dreamed of a throne, elaborate jewels and fabrics, and a warrior. A man meant to protect her as part of the family's army. A man who she fell in love with, against the wishes of her family.
Ruby hoped she would remember this dream in the morning. Every single detail.
Perhaps it could explain her magnetic draw to William. Perhaps, it could explain why, after turning down countless offers, she said yes to him. And she would say yes all over again.
New! Past life Flashback
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