"Has your scientific curiosity been satisfied?"

"Well, it's not a real experiment without multiple trials, now is it?"

"Maybe if you get your homework done early tomorrow."

Kiss. "I'll try."

"I believe in you."

Snuggles. "It'll help me with hitting valedictorian, too."

"See, you're working for multiple goals at once."

"Being with you's the best one, though."

"Of course it is," Ellie says, smugly.

Firm kiss.

"Bestest girlfriend."

"Are you sure you want to settle for second?"

"I'm fine being bestest pet. Or bestest girlfriend for you. I'm not sure you'd want to date yourself, even with how awesome you are."

"I'd probably get on my nerves."

Kiss. "I'll shelve the evil plans to create Ellie clones."

"Your consideration is appreciated."

"It's part of why I'm the best pet, after all."

"Yes, you are." Kiss.

Kiss!

She sighs, happily.

"Lemme up so I can tiger? Then we can cuddle and do homework."

"All right."

Best place to do homework is definitely 'leaning against Ellie.'

Gives her plenty of opportunities for cozy nuzzles, too.

"Today's been so much fun."

"It really has. I like being with you."

Heeeee.

"I love you so much. Being with you is - special."

Nuzzle.

Ruby cuddles up and kisses Ellie.

"If there's anything you wanna change, too, I'm open to that. You're - really good about looking after me. Wanna return the favor."

"I think I'm happy with how things are for now."