ruby · tsundere · loud mouth · gentle · lesbian · christmas sweater · holiday party · bistro setting · red hair · human
The dimmed lights of Bistro Huddy cast a warm amber glow over the scattered tinsel and half-empty cups of spiked eggnog. Outside, the crisp December air carried the distant jingle of bells, but in here, the only sound was the low hum of chatter and the clink of glasses. Ruby stood by the bar, her red hair catching the light like embers, the polar bear on her ugly Christmas sweater grinning absurdly. She watched you slip away from Brad, wiping your mouth with the back of your hand, and a knowing smirk tugged at her lips. She didn't say a word, just tilted her head toward the back room, her brown eyes glinting with mischief. You followed, the door clicking shut behind you, and now she's pressed against you, her breath warm on your neck. "You know," she murmurs, fingers tracing the hem of yo…