This happen after Hit the Diamond. You know, just after Lapis and Peridot started living together.
I don't know why I did it. I don't know why I went through with their plans-their cover up- with all of this, actually. It is not as if I've forgotten what she did-what they all did, and what they could've done but didn't. Its like I've suddenly become a part of their group despite all of my apprehension, and my distrust of them. I do think they were partly responsible for everything that had happened. Its deplorable and I know I'll never forget these things. You don't tend to forget such traumatizing experiences and more likely than not, I'll carry this for my entire life. It'll be a permanent stain that will never be removed. Maybe though, I've done all of this- I accepted all of this because of him.
I was sitting on the second floor of the barn. I looked down at my less than desirable roommate. She was looking at some dirty junk lying around in the place, and she seemed to be studying them. I don't exactly understand her fascination with the smallest of things. Her fascination seemed to be different from his though and from what I had heard from his mother as well. They seem to connect with the planet almost at an emphatic level, while she seemed to approach this at a more empirical level. Maybe its just in the nature of their gems.
Its not that I do not like the earth. Based on what he has shown me, the planet was interesting enough, and I can sort of see why the Crystal Gems were willing to fight for it. Heck, I'm giving it another chance. This could be it-my second chance. He was right, on earth there is freedom that no Homeworld gem will ever get to experience in her lifetime. On earth I can do whatever I choose to do and move on with my life. On earth I have the freedom that I had craved for so long. I finally have a home I can make for myself, and after what I had been through what more could I want?
"Hey Lapis!" I heard her call. Before that I didn't even notice I was staring at what remains of the hole-ridden ceiling of the barn, doing absolutely nothing else. The irony here is that after being in a constant state of imprisonment you'd expect I'd do something more productive with my time, such as fix this place, but I guess I just needed time to think things over. I didn't reply to her, it was just one of those moments where I'd prefer to be alone with my thoughts.
"Are you doing anything?" She called.
"No, I'm just staring at the ceiling..." I said in reply. I wonder if she sensed my annoyance.
"Don't do that. Where's the fun in that? I have something to show you!" She called out.
Knowing she probably wouldn't quit pestering me, I gave in. She led me in front of this box with a glass screen. It was old and worn and I think whatever it is, it's probably broken now. She has a small black box in her hand which she inserted into a a slot in a rectangular device in front of the box. I barely knew anything about earth at that point so whatever she was going to show me I hope it's interesting.
"Peridot, what is this?" I asked as she continued to manipulate the earth objects.
"Shhh, its starting!" Her back was towards me but I could tell she was smiling. There was a hint of excitement in her voice. This must be something really important to her. Maybe ever more so than that tape recorder.
The screen flashed to life and a multitude of bright colors and sounds started to come from the box. There were text flashed in the screen "Camp Pining Hearts?" I read.
"Yes, Steven introduced it to me. It's a really good show." She said as she sat down in front of the screen.
I continued to stand behind her. Honestly, I was more intrigued by her fascination with this than the show itself. After a few seconds though, she must've noticed my disinterest. She looked back at me, her annoying smile still plastered on her face. She pat on the ground next to her. "Well, aren't you going to watch it? I swear to you, this is really good." She told me.
I sighed before sitting down next to her. Like before, I gave in. If I'm going to live with her I might as well give her a chance and be amiable. It's probably the only thing I can do right now regarding my less than satisfactory living arrangements. Besides, she is making an effort. That probably counts for something. I guess its just a little hard for me to believe that a few hours ago I wanted to have nothing to do with her, and you can't blame me for that. She's partly responsible for my fusion with Jasper. She's partly responsible for putting him in danger. I swore to keep him alive- to keep him safe and she nearly sabotaged all that. I wanted nothing to do with her but for some reason, now I find myself watching this show with her.
She explained to me the basics of the show and I can see why humans do this for recreation. Why wouldn't they? The story is actually quite engaging. I'm not 100% sure but I think we watched the same episode for about 8 times. It got a bit boring after the first 5 but the weird thing is that I'm actually content. Maybe even more than that. I think I may actually be happy. I looked at my housemate and noticed she was still as excited as when she first placed the tape in. She turned to me. "Isn't it good."
Yes, she's a bit annoying but tolerable. Heck, her excitement is actually quite contagious. I smiled back at her. "Yeah, it's a good show."
I got the idea of writing about all the probably off screen Lapis and Peridot moments. Anyway, this is just the first chapter and I don't know if I'll make their relationship more romantic in the later chapters. Anyway, tell me what you guys think of this 1st one. :)