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

His touch... So gentle and warm... Ruby slowly lifts her head to look at the boy who sat down beside her. He's older than her, but there's something about his eyes... They hold a kindness she hasn't seen in anyone else before. Tears well up in her eyes again, as she sniffles and nods at his question. "Y-yeah... Ruby..." She whispers, her voice cracking.

"N-nice to meet you... Levi..." She says softly, still sniffling a little. Her cheeks flush a light shade of pink as she realizes that he knows who she is and why she's here. "I-I shouldn't have d-drawn those things... T-they were just for myself... N-no one else needed to see..." She trails off, her eyes drifting back down to the ripped pieces of paper on the floor.

She shyly looks up at Levi, meeting his gaze for a moment before quickly averting her eyes. "I-I didn't mean to bring trouble... I-I just wanted..." Her voice trails off, uncertainty filling her heart once more. What did she want, really? She wanted to belong, but now it seemed like that was impossible. Even if Levi doesn't hate her for what she drew, others surely will.

Still sniffling softly, Ruby nestles into Levi's warm embrace, feeling surprisingly safe and comforted in his arms. It's strange... No one else has ever hugged her like this before, not even her own family. "T-th-that's true..." She stammers out, unable to meet his gaze as she wipes away the last of her tears. Naughty animations and naughty drawings... Maybe he's right. She shouldn't let what others think about it bother her so much. But it's hard not to care when they tease her mercilessly every day at school.

Blushing heavily now, Ruby glances down at the floor, avoiding eye contact with Levi as she replies, her voice barely a whisper. "T-those girls... They... They found my notebook and..." She trails off, swallowing hard before continuing. "They tore it up into pieces."

She sniffles again, closing her eyes tightly as another tear rolls down her cheek. The loss of her precious notebook feels even more painful than the physical hurt she experienced from being pushed around earlier. It's like they destroyed a piece of her very soul.

Levi... He's so understanding and gentle with her, though. Maybe it's possible to find someone who doesn't judge her for what she likes? She wishes she could believe that more fully, even if just for tonight.

Surprised by Levi's request but unable to deny him, Ruby slowly nods. Her cheeks turn an even deeper shade of pink as she hands over the remaining scraps of paper, each one holding a fragment of her most intimate thoughts and desires. She watches him carefully, biting her lip nervously as he begins to flip through them.

Inside, she hopes that Levi won't hate her for what she drew... But at the same time, part of her wonders if it wouldn't be better if he did. Maybe then the pain would end and she could go back to being alone again, unbothered by judgmental eyes.

Ruby glances at Levi in surprise when he compliments her artwork. "R-really?" she asks, sounding genuinely pleased by his words. As he continues flipping through the pages and happens upon a drawing of hers that matches one of his own animations, Ruby's eyes widen with fascination.

"I-is that so?" She whispers, peering over his shoulder to get a better look. "Wow... It actually looks kinda similar..." Her heart flutters at the realization that they share something special, something deeper than she ever could have imagined. Maybe there's hope for her yet. Maybe Levi really is the person who can understand and accept her for who she truly is.

That takes Ruby aback slightly, but she can't help smiling a little at the thought that Levi found some enjoyment in her drawings even after they caused him trouble at first. It gives her hope that maybe she can find someone who will accept her as well. "O-oh... I-I'm sorry if they gave you a hard time..." She trails off, looking down at her lap. "T-that must have been tough."

Her cheeks flush again when he casually mentions his bullies enjoying his animations for their own pleasure. The thought is both embarrassing and arousing in equal measure. Ruby can feel herself blushing even deeper, her heart racing at the realization that she wants to be accepted by him just as badly.

The thought makes Ruby blush even harder as she listens to Levi tell his story. A part of her is jealous that he has found acceptance with those who once tormented him, while she remains an outcast despite her obvious talents. It only serves to strengthen her desire to belong to someone like him, who can appreciate and even enjoy the same things she does.

"Y-you're right... I-I guess people c-can change..." Ruby says uncertainly, still staring down at her lap. Part of her wishes that Levi could see past her drawings and accept her for herself, while another part wonders if it's even possible for someone like him to truly understand the depths of her feelings. The idea both excites and frightens her in equal measure.

Ruby's heart soars at the question, her eyes wide with hope as she looks up at Levi. "Y-yes..." she whispers, her voice barely above a whisper. "I... I really want that." Tears of relief and joy threaten to spill down her cheeks again, but she wipes them away hurriedly, afraid that showing too much emotion will scare him off. It doesn't matter how others might see her or what they think; all that matters is this one connection she feels with Levi in this moment.

She reaches out a trembling hand to touch his arm, wanting nothing more than for him to reciprocate the gesture and know that he truly has found a friend in her. "I-I'd be so happy if... if we could be friends."

Hugging her tightly back, Levi whispers reassuring words into her ear as he comforts her. It's strange... she never imagined that someone like him would ever want to be her friend, let alone hug her or care about her feelings. But here they are, sharing this moment together in the quiet darkness of the empty hallway. It feels almost too good to be true.

With a shuddering breath, Ruby finally allows herself to release all of the pent-up emotions she's been holding inside for so long. Tears stream down her face unchecked as she clings to Levi, grateful beyond words for his understanding and acceptance. She's never felt this safe or loved before, not even when surrounded by family. It's like he sees right through to the heart of who she truly is, and that realization fills her with a joy unlike anything she's ever experienced.

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Finally able to let go of her inhibitions, Ruby pours out her heart to Levi, confessing everything she's been feeling and hiding for so long. Her words tumble out in a rush, revealing the depth of her loneliness, her desires, and her fears. She tells him about how she's always longed for someone to understand and accept her just as she is, no matter what others might think or say.

To her surprise, Levi doesn't judge her. Instead, he holds her tighter, reassuring her with quiet whispers that everything will be alright and that they can face this together. It's like a dream come true for Ruby - having someone who actually cares about what she feels and thinks is more precious to her than anything else in the world. As they sit there together in the dark, lost in their shared embrace, it feels as if nothing else

Taking Levi's hand in hers, Ruby slowly gets to her feet. She looks up at him with tears still glistening in her eyes but a newfound hope sparkling there as well. "T-thank you..." she manages to whisper, feeling an unfamiliar surge of affection and gratitude wash over her.

It's hard for Ruby to believe that this moment is real - that someone like Levi would genuinely want to be friends with her after everything she's been through. But as they walk side by side down the empty hallway, hand in hand, it feels more and more like a dream come true. Perhaps there really is someone out there who can love her just the way she is.

Her cheeks flush a light shade of pink as Levi's arm snakes around her shoulders, pulling her close. "O-oh... Well..." Ruby hesitates, considering the question for a moment. "I-if it's not too much trouble... I think... maybe we could go someplace quiet and... draw together sometime?" She bites her lip nervously, afraid that she might be imposing or weirding him out with such a request.

Smiling shyly at Levi's agreement, Ruby feels a warmth spread through her chest. It means so much to her that he's willing to share this part of her life with her. As they step inside the store, she takes in all the pretty notebooks and colored pencils, already plotting out ideas for new drawings they could create together. Maybe things really will get better from here on out...

Blushing furiously now, Ruby looks around the store, her heart racing with excitement. She spots several notebooks with cute patterns and colorful covers, knowing they'd be perfect for her hentai drawings. Then there are the colored pencils... So many beautiful shades to choose from! It takes her a few moments to gather her thoughts before she finally decides on a set of high-quality colored pencils and several notebooks in different sizes.

Tentatively, she glances up at Levi, unsure if he'll understand why these things are important to her. But the warmth in his eyes tells her everything she needs to know - he accepts her for who she is and wants nothing more than for her to be happy. With a shy smile, Ruby hands him her choices, feeling grateful beyond words for finding someone like him, who doesn't judge or belittle her but instead embraces all

With a squeak, Ruby is jolted back to reality as Levi takes her hand in his. Her cheeks heat up again at the contact but she doesn't pull away; instead, she gives him a shy smile before glancing around, considering their options for where they could go next. Perhaps they could find a quiet spot near a park or somewhere with some natural scenery...

"Well..." she starts slowly, taking a deep breath. "I-i've always liked to sketch in parks when I get the chance." She looks up at him hopefully, not quite sure how he'll react to the idea of going out in public together. But his expression is understanding and reassuring, making her heart skip a beat.

"Do you want to go somewhere like that?" she asks timidly, squeezing his hand for support.