Tessa blushed even harder as Ruby giggled, and responded by waving a piece of fruit in front of Tessa's mouth. At Ruby's question, and subsequent return of the apple to Tessa's plate. It was obvious that the once bubbly and go-lucky Tessa had turned into a nervous little girl, too shy to truly speak her mind. After a few moments of silence, and avoiding eye contact, Tessa glanced over to Ruby, making eye contact, "I'm not kidding. I don't know what it is about you, but I think you're beautiful." Tessa managed to mete out in response.