Here it is. My first Steven Universe fanfic. A story that was inspired by Frostylicious and their wonderful fanfics starring Jamie and Lapis Lazuli. Hope you like it. Also I do not own Steven Universe, hence the 'fan-fiction'.

Steven Universe: Roommates

Chapter 1: The Move

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Weeks had passed since I decided to stay on earth though every day I found it to be quite difficult to adjust. Things were simply too different here on earth though I knew Homeworld was far worse. Nothing made sense to me anymore as time had changed both culture and technology. Homeworld was too advanced that I could not begin to understand any of their devices much less their rules. It saddened me when I decided to remain here on earth, not because I left my home but because my home no longer existed. There was no going back to something that no longer existed and I simply needed to find residence in this place. I needed to make this planet my new home.

Steven was more than happy to allow me to stay with him along with the rest of the Crystal Gems. Even Peridot took up residence at Steven's house, though she was still wary around the Crystal Gems from what I noticed so far. For example, she refused to play with any one of them except for Steven. I didn't blame her because I was uncomfortable as well when around their presence. Being trapped inside a mirror for years would do that to just about anyone and I was no exception. After a long week of intense thinking, I decided to talk to Steven. I made my mind since the first day but I needed time to figure out rest. I didn't want to discuss this while Garnet, Peal, and Amethyst were around. I made sure to wait until they all were occupied so I could to talk to Steven. Well, Peridot was usually by Steven's side and I didn't care if she was there or not. Unlike the rest of them, she was on the same boat as me. The difference, she attached herself to Steven to the point where she refused to sleep anywhere but his bed.

To me, Steven was a dear friend of mine. The only friend I had on earth. Everyone around him was nice, but most of them did not know that I once stole their precious water so I could make a tower high enough to reach Homeworld. It made me wondered as I took in their kindness, would they begin to despise me? Would I still be welcomed on earth? No. I needed to clear my head of these thoughts.

"Steven!" I said as I drew his attention away from Peridot. "I need to talk to you."

"Lapis! Of course. What's up?" Steven asked as he and Peridot were playing a game of Twister in the living room.

"Well, I know it's pretty sudden and unexpected, but please hear me out." I began as I kneed down to his level, disregarding the fact that his limbs were in all sort of directions while on top of Peridot. "I'm planning to move out. I need to find a place so I could stretch my wings and soar to the sky. Here on earth, I need to find what completes me so I could finally settle down in peace." Was I too abstract? Did he get what I meant?

"Mm, okay. If you like, I could help you find a place here in Beach City. There's bound to be a vacant room somewhere." He said as I smiled. Peridot's head stuck out and with a sour tone, she spoke.

"Not until I beat Steven in this human trivial game!"

She never won a single match despite the number of times she played. I simply watched as Peridot poured out her gem until she exhausted her body.

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The next morning, Steven began asking everyone in town if they knew of an open room. We spoke to each of them, like the workers at the Donut Shop to the Pizzeria. Despite our best efforts, we were given the same response, no. Steven even asked the mayor of Beach City, though he simply suggested me to stay at one of Beach City's luxurious hotels. Steven explained to me that there were nothing wrong with the rooms there, but it required money that we could not afford. The most the mayor would allow me was a free two days stay. It was no good for me.

We were about to call it a day and returned to his house when we bumped into a mail carrier. I could count the number of times we met despite never having been formally introduced. It was three, if you were to count this moment. Steven ran up to him and greeted him with a unique way that I haven't seen him did with anyone else. They must have a special bond to have greeted each other like that. It made me somewhat envious as I watched them stared at each other with a content look on their faces while they said 'Acting'. If I remembered correctly, there was this show I watched that had two humans performing a gesture very much like this, though it was more elaborate than this.

"Jamie!"

"Steven! Fine day to be at the beach don't you think?" He turned his attention to me and somewhere in me, I felt a ting. It reminded me of the time when Steven healed my gem though it was somewhat different. "And you must be the new resident living at Steven's house. I heard a bit of you from Steven. It's a pleasure to finally meet you milady. Any friend of Steven is a friend of mine. The name's Jamie."

He bowed before me smoothly and I was compelled to do the same. I greeted him with a curtsy with the same amount of zing, if not more, as I introduced myself as Lapis Lazuli. We looked at each other and before I could understand it myself, we began to snicker. It didn't occur to me then, but we instantly clicked.

"Lapis Lazuli...what a beautiful name. I'll be sure to remember that name for our next encounter."

I couldn't help but smiled from his words. He seemed like a very pleasant human.

"So where are you two heading?" The mail carrier, or rather Jamie, said as he eyed at Steven.

"Well, we're looking for a place for Lapis." Steven pointed out as I noticed a confused look on Jamie's face. Still, it quickly disappeared as he returned it to his usual expression.

"Well, since you mentioned it... I do know a place." He began which caught me by surprised as Steven became excited.

"Really? Alright! See Lapis? Where is it? Is it nearby here?"

"Actually, yeah. I was just returning home from delivering the mail in my route so if you two have some time to spare, I could show it to you." Jamie offered. My view on him suddenly changed as I began to feel Steven's enthusiasm.

"That'll be great!"

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As we walked, Jamie and I naturally began to converse. I knew Steven was between us the entire time, but as we talked, I happened to forget that. Of course he took part in the conversation, but I was mostly focused on Jamie. Jamie mentioned that he was looking to acquire some extra funding by offering his spare bedroom to someone a few months back, but had little to no luck in renting it out. Anyone who arrived at Beach City would usually stay at the luxurious hotels, he said.

When we arrived, Jamie gave us a tour of his place. It was rather small though appealing with its small kitchen, single bathroom, two bedrooms and a linen closet. There was no living room though there was a small space between the door of the house to the staircase and kitchen. The spare bedroom was slightly dirty due to it status of not being used.

"So, what do you think?" Jamie asked me as I stared at the room. The room was not purely tainted by dirt and filth. In fact, with a day worth of cleaning, it may look delightful. As I gave a slow swirl around the room, my eyes landed on a door on the side. The door had not been used for a while, evident by the dust webs around the handle.

"Where does that door lead?" I asked, turning my attention to Jamie. He looked rather surprised for a moment before walking ahead of me.

"That, that would be the door to my room." He opened the door and revealed his bedroom. "The two rooms are connected though I found no use for this room. If it bothers you, I could put a lock to your room."

Considerate would not begin to define Jamie. He really was a nice fellow and I was glad to become well acquainted with a human like him. "No! It's fine. Really." I knew I was a bit anguish but I didn't care. "I don't mind it." I walked back to the room. I could already imagine my life in this room. "I don't."

I turned and I saw both Jamie and Steven's with a slight flushed expression on their faces. Did I do something embarrassing?

"So Jamie, how much for the room?" Steven asked for me as Jamie began to ponder.

"Hm, well... since it's a personal favor from you Steven, how about this? If you managed to clean the room, then the room is yours." He said while his eyes were looking me.

"Really? That's awesome! Thanks Jamie!" Steven exclaimed though I felt like I was getting the better end of the deal. I did not want to take advantage of Steven's friendship with Jamie just so I could acquire a place of my own.

"Is this really alright? You mentioned before that you were looking for additional funding. I don't want to take advantage of you." I said while whispering that last part.

"It's fine, really. Since becoming Lead Director of Beach City Community Theater, I already got enough money to manage on my own. One person would hardly change that."

"Well, if it's fine by you...then looks like we're roommates." I said before I gave him another curtsy. He smiled before meeting my curtsy with a bow. I noticed Steven smiling while we performed our greeting. Although nothing was said, I believed we just made our own unique greeting among ourselves.

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END OF CHAPTER ONE

So what do you think? -sorrowXdarkness