 Ruby later develops feelings for Romeo Smith and attempts to ruin his relationship with Indigo Walker . Off @-@ screen Breeds is dating Luke Mitchell who plays Romeo , they had both previously stated they did not want their characters to get together in case it created problems for them in real life . Ruby and Romeo sleep together and after she is rejected , Ruby becomes wayward , self @-@ harms and sleeps with Casey Braxton on the rebound . The storyline also created more tension with Charlie who found it difficult to offer Ruby any parental advice . In other minor storylines , Ruby has come to terms with having diabetes and discovered a talent for singing . Breeds is a classically trained singer and she had to change her voice to suit Ruby 's amateur vocals . Ruby has received critical analysis through her storylines . Some have branded her a " boyfriend @-@ stealer " , " self @-@ absorbed " and a " randy school girl " . Her storylines with Liam were partially favoured to others . Breeds has been nominated for the " Most Popular New Female Talent " and " Most Popular Actress " Logie Awards for her portrayal of Ruby . 
