Ruby was stunned for some time. Coal's confession caught her off guard and with even her knowledge, her head shook in denial.
"T-this isn't supposed to happen" she mumbled averting her eyes from Coal's shocked face.
Ruby was now, cursing the day she ended up confessing her love for Coal and also ended up doing the deeds. It wasn't something she expected to happen but they both went with the flow.
Coal's smile dropped when she started taking back steps but before she could go any further, he quickly grab hold of her wrist and pulled her for a bone-crushing hug.
Hugging her firmly Coal shook his head as he buried his face into the crook of her neck and mumbled," Nothing is wrong Ruby. We both know we love each other and no other external factor can break us. What if our tribes can't stand each other but this love we have for one another isn't forbidden one"