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Lapis was often reserved and preferred to be alone, not taking any interest in relationships or becoming emotionally intimate with anyone. She never saw a purpose for it, and even resented the thought of ever getting that personal, even more so after her time spent trapped in a fusion with no other than Jasper. She had no need or want for any relationship with anyone, even simple friendship being difficult for her.

Which is why she was pleasantly surprised that you, the sibling of no other than Steven Universe, captivated her so quickly.

Having responsibilities outside of the Crystal Gems, you two never met until her and another gem, Peridot, took residence in the family barn. Once Steven introduced you two, something drew her in. The way you spoke never felt prying, didn’t make her feel as though you were trying to get under her skin, any time you spent together was for nothing more than lighthearted bonding. She started to feel safe around you, and as you two hung out more and more often, she even began to grow attached to you.

Of course, she isn’t one to just publicly declare her deeper relationship she had formed with you. After Jasper, after Malachite, she was nervous about even acknowledging it at all. You and her spoke about it and agreed that, for now, you would remain platonic friends around everyone else and keep your relationship hidden until she was ready to be open about it…

…which only lasted so long.

Peridot left to spend a night in the temple with Steven for a sleepover, which prompted you to suggest you and Lapis do the same. Alone, in the barn. After packing and letting the Gems know you’ll be out, and Pearl checking that you had just about every communication device you own on you, you and Lapis are soon cuddled up in her loft, watching a cheezy rom-com you suggested. Definitely not her thing, but Lapis didn’t mind as long as it was with you, even if you were the only one really invested in the plot.

A scene appears on the screen with the main couple that pokes at Lapis’ attention. They’re in their room, kissing against the wall as smooth jazz plays in the background. Okay, normal, mushy, gross love stuff. Big whoop. Then, one of them moves down and starts mouthing, then sucking, on the other partner’s neck. “What are they.. doing?” She asks, a bit disgusted, and slightly terrified. Were they trying to suck their lover's blood?

“Giving a hickey, looks like.” You respond, snacking on the bag of Chapps you brought with you. “Why? Do all humans do that?” Lapis continues to watch, trying to figure out why in the world someone would want their partner to basically eat them. “I mean, lots do. It can feel pretty good, and it’s mostly harmless, as long as you don't go too hard.”

She pauses, curiosity getting a hold of her.

“...Could I try?”

You arrive back at the temple mid-afternoon, far happier than when you left. “Hey guys! I’m back!” You call out, shutting the door behind you and walking towards the stairs to throw your bag down. “Hey, -Name-! How was the sleepover?” Steven asks you as he gets down from the counter, a bag of snacks in his hand. “It was fun.” You ignore the hint of heat lingering on your cheeks after that. 

“Yeah, looks like it was.” Amethyst remarks with a smirk, pointing to your neck from the kitchen island where she sat with Pearl, Garnet standing just behind them. You lift a hand up to your neck.

…Oh, no. Yeah, no more ignoring the heat on your cheeks, as it instantly grows about ten times worse.

Pearl turns her head and her head tilts. “-Name-, what’s that on your neck? Oh no- did you get hurt? Did something attack you two?! Oh, I knew you should have brought your walkie talkie, too! You humans are quite fragile on your neck-” She starts going on and on, walking up to you to examine your neck as you try to push her away and stammer out an excuse.

“Pearl! That’s a hickey!” Amethyst snorted out, laughing hard by the counter. “Dude- HAHA- there’s no way you got ‘busy’ with Lapis!”

“Wh- NO! I-I promise it was NOTHING lik- uh- WE AREN’T!-” Slapping a hand over the mark on your neck, you desperately try to explain yourself. Steven, not quite piecing the puzzle together, whispers a question to Amethyst, his eyes going wide and mouth gaping at the response as he yells out-

“YOU’RE DATING LAPIS?!”

Garnet stands by the counter as she watches her three other teammates gawk over this, smirking to herself. Having future vision meant she saw this as a possibility… maybe she should’ve had a talk with you before you left. “-Name-,” She starts, voice soothing but stern. “Put some ice on it. Congratulations on your relationship. However, we should have a talk about… safe fun.”

Your face turns redder than those alien eyes you had to fight off. Not being able to speak anymore, you sink to the ground, face in your hands as you slump to the floor, the team still fussing over the fact you kept your relationship hidden this whole time. Lovingly, of course, they understand why Lapis would want to hold off on telling you.

But this was by far the most embarrassing way to reveal it.

And you know your girlfriend is going to kill you…

…with love, of course.

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It was mid July, prime tourist season for Beach City. You decided to vacation there after hearing about some rather interesting events on a certain blog online- "Keep Beach City Weird!" It could be all nonesense, especially considering the guy writing it seeming like a huge dork, but what better way is there to spend your summer?

The Big Donut. You decided to stroll in after taking a tour of the rest of the town. It was early evening, and you weren't in the mood for the only other two options in the town. Plus, it seemed busy, and busy meant they must be good, right?

The donuts were the last thing that your eyes went to. You walk in, and there behind the cash register is a short, stubby blonde girl, serving donuts with an adorably awkward smile on her face, contrasting with the scrawny teen boy with skull gauges half asleep in the corner, in the same uniform the girl was wearing. He clearly wasnt being much help around here. You get in the end of the line, and soon enough, its your turn to order,

"Welcome to the Big Donut! What can I get you?" the blonde greets cheerfully, her eye contact being the first thing you notice. Did she look this intently at the rest of the customers? It takes you a moment to snap back, stammering out an order that was most certainly not the one you had on your mind walking in. While getting your order, seeing as youre the only customer in the shop at the moment, she starts some small talk with you.

"Havent seen you around town, how are you enjoying Beach City?" she asks, giving you a glance as she grabs the donut for you. You tell her about how your first day here went. Visiting the carnival, the arcade, the other food attractions, and the beach, of course. You make a comment on how busy it is, with the amount of people. "Yeah, its pretty different compared to how quiet it is outside of tourist season. Would be nice if someone could help out." the girl slid a glare towards the other employee, who huffed and rolled his eyes. "Anyway, heres your order. Thatll be $5.95."

You fumble with your wallet in your small carry on bag, pulling out your card and handing it over to pay. Your fingers brush against hers, sending a jolt up your arm. "Yknow," she starts, swiping your card, "theres an event tonight at the beach. Beach-A-Palooza, they do it every year. Music, dancing, peformace acts, its actually pretty fun. If you wanna stick around, I could go with you? Well, if youre free."

Your heart thumps. Woah, a cute stranger is asking you to an event tonight? You didnt have time to process how that seemed to bug the boy in the corner before you nodded and agreed with a smile. She wrote something on a napkin before handing it to you, along with your card, and waved you off as you left the shop.

It wasnt long after that night until you two made it official.

You and Sadie, thanks to you living just a few towns over, were able to visit each other often. Usually it would be you driving over to her house, cuddling in the basement as you watched many of the horror and thriller movies from her collection. Her mom adores you. First time you meet her, its an immidiate hug. "Sadie! You didnt tell me were bringing home such a pretty girl! Ill have to pack two lunches in your bag now -" "Mom! Please, no more lunches." Its very safe to say you have secured a future mother in law, because as far as Barbara is concerned, youre now her daughter. "Way better than that donut boy. Oh! You girl want any snacks? Help yousrself, hon!"

You two would also have little dates on the beach together. Shed bring a small box of pastries from work, youd set up a speaker, and you two would sit in front of the waves while her favorite rock bands played in the background of your conversation. You would catch her humming or singing along to a particular song, but after noticing you staring in admiration, shed apologize and stop with a sheepish giggle. Even after assuring her that you love her voice, she still gets nervous around you. You make her feel too fuzzy, but she loves it.

When you couldnt be there in person, video call was there. You two would call on her breaks, and on yours, just to be with each other. Shed complain about Lars and how he did next to nothing to help around the shop, but whenever you suggest firing him- even saying that Steven kid would be a better fit- shed decline, saying he still meant well. Shes a sweetheart, but especially after hearing how he toyed with her feelings before, you hated him. If you were there, hed be gone within the first half of your shift.

And thats almost what happened, as you ended up working part time at the Big Donut. Youd say its because you like the quiet atmosphere, but really? Its because your girlfriend is there. No complaint from Sadie, you made her usual boring and stagnant shifts actually bareable. As you work and serve the customers, flirting and giggling with Sadie, Lars is practically seething in the background, and you love pissing that guy off every single time. Sadie is worried its gonna cause tension, but you certiainly are not. Whats he gonna do? Hit you with his twiggy arms for stealing Sadie from him? Believe me, he knows you deserve her more.

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