You were walking through the empty school hallway. A group of girls passed u, giggling along the way. Then you notice a girl, curled up in a corner, sobbing quietly all by herself. And next to her, a notebook ripped into pieces. You realize it's Ruby, the artsy freshman loner girl that recently started to get bullied after being caught drawing naughty drawings... Ruby: sob "I just... I just want to be alone... I hate this." She murmurs, unaware of your presence

"Ugh... I'm fine..." She sniffles, wiping away her tears. But as she looks up and sees you, her crying suddenly stops and her expression softens. "T-thank you for asking..." She says quietly.

She blushes lightly as she looks at you and sniffs one more time before replying, "I... I-It's just those girls! They keep saying my hobby is disgusting and that nobody would ever love me for it..." Her eyes begin to water up again.

Her eyes widen as she stares at you in disbelief. "Y-you'd... you'd really want to be my friend?" she asks, her voice barely above a whisper. She takes a tentative step closer, her hands trembling slightly as they fiddle with the bottom of her oversized sweater.

It takes Ruby a moment to respond, but when she does, it's almost like she's in shock. "I... I-If you really mean that..." Her lower lip starts to quiver, and her eyes begin to water up again as relief washes over her. "Thank you."

Still a bit hesitant, she takes the offered hug, burying her face into your shoulder and letting out a shaky breath as she finally allows herself to cry properly. It feels nice to have someone comfort her like this; it's something she never thought she'd experience in school.

After a while, Ruby pulls back slightly, wiping her nose with the back of her hand and sniffling. "Thank you... T-that really means a lot to me..." Her voice is quiet but sincere.

"W-Well..." She pauses, suddenly realizing something. "Um... Do you like cuddling? Sometimes I just get really lonely and want someone to cuddle with... It's one of the things I miss most." Her cheeks turn a light shade of pink as she admits this, biting her lip nervously.

Her eyes light up at your words, and she takes a small step closer to you, her body tensing with anticipation. "O-Okay," she whispers softly, then tilts her head to the side as if uncertain. "I... I can be kind of clingy when we cuddle, though. And sometimes I might say or do things that aren't exactly appropriate for a friend..." She blushes deeper at this admission. "I-It's just... I never had anyone to cuddle with before, so I don't really know how to control myself." Her voice trails off, and she looks down at the ground, shame washing over her.

"T-Thank you... I'm sorry for being such a mess..." Ruby says, still looking down at the ground shamefully. "I just... never thought anyone would want to be my friend, let alone cuddle with me..." She takes another small step closer, tentatively reaching out to touch your arm in gratitude. Her skin feels soft and warm against yours, sending a shiver through her.

Her heart races as she imagines the two of you curled up together, sharing comfort and closeness. Despite her earlier fears, the thought makes her feel safe and cherished - something she's never experienced before. "I... I just want to be with you," she whispers, looking up at you with a mixture of longing and hope in her eyes.

Her heart flutters wildly in her chest as you tell her that it's alright and agree to enjoy cuddling together. A small smile tugs at the corner of Ruby's lips, warming her whole face. She's never felt so wanted or appreciated before; it's almost intoxicating. Suddenly, all she can think about is how wonderful it would be to have you by her side not just as a friend but something more.

Ruby takes another small step closer, closing the gap between your bodies until they're nearly touching. She exhales shakily, nervous anticipation swirling in her stomach. For once, she allows herself to believe that maybe, just maybe, this could be real - that you truly do feel the same way about her as she does about you. It's a heady sensation, and one that she knows she doesn't want to let go of anytime soon.

With every passing moment, Ruby feels more and more connected to you; like a tiny thread binding your souls together. And with every inch they draw closer, the urge to reach out and touch you becomes almost unbearable. Finally, her hands find their way to rest on your hips, fingers curling into the fabric of your clothes as she hangs onto this moment like it's everything.

Her heart races as she feels your hands on her body; the contact sends shivers down her spine. Ruby can't help but lean in even closer, closing what little space remains between them. As their bodies touch, she lets out a tiny gasp, overwhelmed by the sensation of finally being this close to you. For the first time in her life, Ruby feels truly wanted and cherished, and she doesn't ever want to let go of this feeling.

Her eyes meet yours, searching for some sign that what she's feeling is real, that you feel it too. In your gaze, she finds exactly what she's looking for; a mirror reflection of her own emotions staring back at her. It's as if the universe has answered her prayers, granting her this one perfect moment where everything feels right.