Hello everyone! Just a small disclaimer before the story begins. I do not own any of these characters. Also, if you haven't seen past season 3, please be warned as spoilers may happen. This story also happens before the events in season 5. Finally, this story will contain some, ahem, adult themes not meant for children. And with that, please enjoy!

Chapter One

Clear skies, sun shining, birds chirping, breeze blowing, leaves flying. Yeah, this was the life. Peridot exhaled a happy sigh. She was lounging on a sun chair on the truck bed that was embeded in the wood of the barn, her lenses tinted to accommodate the sun's rays. Camp Pining Hearts, season four, was blaring on the TV next to her.

"Bark bark!"

"Eh?" Peridot sat up from her spot when she heard Pumpkin bark. In the distance, she could see a pink blob racing toward her location. "Wha..." she squinted and held up her hands like she was holding up a pair of binoculars to get a better look.

"Steven!" Exclaimed Lapis as she flew from the roof down to the ground, her wings glistening in the sunlight as she went. Peridot lost concentration for a moment.

Peridot shook her head, coming back to reality. She stood and jumped from the truck bed just as Steven and Lion reached them.

"Guuuuys!" Steven yelled, hopping down from Lion.

"Steven!" The gems shouted. Peridot ran up and gave Steven the biggest hug she could for a gem her size.

"What are you doing here, Steven? Not that I'm complaining, of course." Lapis asked, a small smile on her lips.

Pumpkin ran up and slammed into Peridot, knocking her down, to get into Steven's arms.

"OW, HEY, PUMPKIN! What the heck!"

"Hahaha, hey Pumpkin!" Steven laughed as he snuggled the sentient gourd. "Garnet, Pearl, Amythest, and I are gonna go on a dangerous mission! I thought maybe you two would like to join us and we have TWICE the fun!"

At that, Peridot glanced over at Lapis, knowing she wouldn't be up for it. She was correct, because as soon as she looked over, Lapis' smile faltered.

Lapis rubbed her shoulder and looked down. "I don't know, Steven... I don't really want to fight if I can avoid it. I'm sorry."

"That's okay, Lapis! I understand. What about you, Peri?" He nudged Peridot with his sandle.

"Hmmmm." What to do? She would love to go on a dangerous mission with Steven, but at the same time, they DID just deal with Jasper. And she doesn't necessarily want to leave Lazuli alone. By herself. With no charming green gem there to keep her company. What would she do if she wanted some metal moved to a different spot?

"Uh, actually Steven, I think I'm going to stay here as well. I'm still kinda tired from that fight with Jasper and that one dumb chicken gem that I definitely out smarted." Peridot said as she stood up, dusting the dirt from herself.

"Okay, then! In that case, I'm gonna head back." Steven knelt down and let Pumpkin jump from his arms to the ground. He patted her head, stood up, and climbed back on Lion. "I'll see you guys later!" And with that, Steven ran off back toward Beach City.

"Bye Steven!" Lapis and Peridot waved as he left.

When they finally couldn't see him anymore, they let their arms drop to their sides. Without turning to her, Lapis asked, "Why didn't you really want to go with them? You're usually always up for missions with them."

"Oh! Uh..." Peridot blushed. She couldn't let Lazuli know she only stayed to keep her company! Surely she would laugh and call her ridiculous. "I-it's like I said! Just... tired from those two fights! Yeah." Peridot crossed her arms and nodded.

"Mhmm," Lapis smirked. "Well, I'm officially bored again, now. What do you wanna do?"

Small stars shined in Peridot's eyes. "Wanna rematch the entirety of Camp Pining Hearts?"

Lapis gave a small laugh. "Sounds good to me."

And with that, Lapis' watery wings sprouted from her back. She scooped Peridot into her arms to fly her up to the truck bed, Peridot's face a deeper shade of green than it usually is. Once they landed on the truck, Peridot thought she felt Lapis squeeze her a bit before setting her down. As Lapis walked past her to her chair, Peridot could have sworn Lazuli's cheeks were bluer than usual.

Peridot trotted over and plopped down in her seat. "Okaaay, season one, let's do this!" She reached down next to her, where she kept the entire box set of CPH. She got the tape for season one ready, ejected season four, slid in season one, and returned season four to its rightful sleeve in the box.

"You know you're gonna have to rewind season four when we get to it, right?" Lapis mumbled.

Peridot sighed, "Yes. I figured it would be better to go ahead and start watching now, and when we get to season four, we take a little break while it rewinds."

"Oh. That... is actually a good idea."

Peridot's heart skipped a beat. Did... She just get praised? By Lazuli? Her face a full on flush, a dumb smile plastered on her face, Peridot pressed the play button.

Thank you for reading! Let me know what you think! I know it's a bit short, but it has only just begun.