Author's Note: I decided to take a break from my usual stuff and start writing this quick one-shot where Pearl, Amethyst, and Garnet get into a poly-amorous relationship. I've always thought that it would be cute to see the three in such a state. I may continue this if requested.
Also, I want to apologize deeply to anyone who's been waiting for a new chapter from my story "When Love Has Come to Fruition." After I finish "Dirty Ambitions", I will make that story my top priority. Either way, I hope you enjoy this little work I came up with.
What the hell am I doing?
Amethyst asked this of herself, standing in front of the waterfall that lead up to Pearl's room. The past few months have been pure, emotional agony for the purple gem.
After the whole Kindergarten incident, she's been feeling.. something. Every time she sees her pristine teammate, she feels a pit in her stomach.
She usually played it off as being hungry, but she didn't need to eat.. she was a space rock, after all. Amethyst wondered what this feeling was for a very long time.
In that time, the feeling inside of her grew. Whenever Pearl would wake her up from a nap, instead of her usual protests, she would avert her eyes and thank her teammate quietly. When Pearl would ask Amethyst to chew more quietly, instead of defending her right to eat as loudly as she wanted, the purple gem would oblige without question.
Amethyst needed to confront the pristine gem about this feeling..
"Hey P? I'm coming up, okay?" She had no idea why she needed to warn Pearl of her entrance.. she just did. Amethyst summoned her whip, wrapping the purple weapon around a rock that was jutting out from the side of a wall. She swung herself into Pearl's room.
Looking around, Amethyst felt a sudden surge of anxiety.
The room was so beautiful.. the many water pillars reminded Amethyst that this was indeed Pearl's room. Amethyst was in Pearl's room..
She became scared, but couldn't understand why. She just knew that she had to leave, she had to get as far away from this room as possible. The purple gem turned, intending to jump back down to her room.
"Amethyst..?"
Pearl danced on top of her water, her wide array of swords floating around her. In the midst of her dance, her mind was racing.
Amethyst had been acting so.. different lately. The purple gem was more well mannered, and hardly ever argued with Pearl anymore. Not that Pearl didn't enjoy this little change in personality, but she still wondered why the change took place at all. It couldn't have been Kindergarten, could it?
But Amethyst wasn't the only one to change.. Garnet has been acting differently as well. The stoic leader acted more friendly with Pearl since the incident in Peridot's trap. Almost getting crushed to death would change one's point of view, wouldn't it?
But Garnet wasn't just acting friendly.. She seemed to be acting more than that. Really, if Pearl didn't know any better, she would think that her leader and teammate were flirting with her.. but that just couldn't be right.
Well, Pearl would be absolutely flattered, if that were the case. Garnet was certainly beautiful. Strong, dependent, loyal.. Pearl unconsciously halted her movements, now staring into space as she thought of Garnet. Maybe..
No. Pearl shook the thought from her head. Garnet was a fusion, she was already her own relationship.. but she was her own gem as well.
"Hey P? I'm coming up, okay?"
Pearl's thoughts were dispersed as Amethyst announced her arrival. Actually glad to have a distraction from the purple gem for once, Pearl stashed her swords in the water and made her way down to meet her teammate.
Amethyst swore under her breath, turning to meet Pearl's gaze. Her smile was wide, but forced. Why was she so afraid?
"Oh.. h-hey, Pearl." Amethyst put a hand on her hip. "Watcha doing here?"
"..this is my room?"
"Yeah.. right.." Amethyst felt more and more stupid the longer she stood there. Why did she have to come up here? Why does she have to feel like this?
"Amethyst, are you alright?" Pearl's face was riddled with concern. She had never seen her friend so.. flustered before. Well, she had, but this seemed.. different somehow.
"Yeah, P, uhh.. I actually wanted to talk to you about something." This was it. Amethyst was going to express her concerns, her feelings.. but what did she feel?
"Funny.." Another voice was heard. Pearl and Amethyst looked in the direction of the temple door. Garnet was standing there with her arms crossed, the door being covered and obscured by the rock face of Pearl's room. "I wanted to talk to both of you about something as well."
Garnet was sitting on the couch in the living room, having just put Steven to bed.
It was so.. odd. She knew what love was. She was the physical embodiment of it, being made from Ruby and Sapphire. But lately, she's felt as if she were in love herself.
The fusion felt the love that Ruby and Sapphire held for each other, the relationship they had, but was Garnet really part of it? It really was odd, being a fusion.
Ever since Jamie the mailman tried to win over Garnet's affection, she felt as if love for herself was something she deserved. Not Ruby, nor Sapphire, but Garnet deserved to have a romantic partner.
She wasn't interested in the mailman. She meant what she said that day. Love takes time and work.. and the gems she's spent the longest amount of time with were currently in the temple.
Could she make it work, though? Her future vision showed no calamities, but.. it showed no happy endings either. Garnet knew that Amethyst would more than likely be up to the new experience, but.. Pearl had loved Rose for such a long time.
The fusion sighed, standing from the couch. She decided to just be blunt and speak her suggestion outright. It seemed the best option, as it was better to get it over with quickly, especially if it turned out to be a refusal. She made her way to the temple door.
"O-oh.. you wanna go first?" Amethyst offered, gripping her arm. "I mean, it's probably important.."
Garnet shook her head.
"You go ahead, Amethyst.. I can wait."
"Well.." Amethyst averted her eyes from the leader of the group. "It's uh.. kinda personal, I think."
Pearl got this confused look on her face, but Garnet understood. Perhaps Amethyst had the same idea that the fusion did? No.. she wouldn't care if Garnet were there if that were the case.
"I'll give you some privacy then.." Garnet made her way right back out of the room, exiting the temple. Amethyst would have to thank her later.
"What is it you need to tell me, Amethyst?" Pearl asked, her curiosity peaking. What in the world could Amethyst have to say that required privacy?
When the purple gem was finally left with her own words, alone with Pearl.. well, she felt the anxiety kicking in again.
"I, uh.." Amethyst just couldn't think of the right words.. she didn't even understand this feeling in her stomach. She felt her face heat up, she felt her chest contract. She had to say something.. anything!
"I think I like you!" Amethyst shouted, throwing her fists down in exasperation. As soon as the words left her, however, she covered her mouth, having surprised herself. That's what she wanted to say..? That's why she felt like this?
Pearl didn't react, at first. She was more shocked than anything. Amethyst liked her? Well, of course she did.. they were friends, teammates. But with the way that Amethyst was so flustered, her face a hot pink.. Pearl was sure that the purple gem didn't mean this in the platonic way.
"Well, Amethyst.." Pearl averted her eyes, a small smile on her face. She was.. happy? It certainly felt that way. "I'm flattered.. I really am, but.."
Amethyst expected this.. rejection. As soon as the purple gem uttered those words, she knew that there was no way in Hell Pearl would return her feelings.
"We're just friends.. right?" Amethyst continued Pearl's thought for her. The pristine gem smiled sadly, nodding.
"I'm really sorry.."
"Nah.. nah it's cool." Amethyst turned away from Pearl, crossing her arms. She could feel the heat rise to her face, tears threatening to fall. She wouldn't let them. "At.. at least you didn't play me.. Clean and simple, that's how rejections should be.."
"Well.. it's not like I haven't thought about it."
Amethyst wanted to turn around. She wanted to yell and scream at Pearl to shut up, to just.. stop talking. It already hurt enough as it is without knowing Pearl's thoughts.
But Amethyst just stood there.. something compelled her to listen to her teammate. Pearl continued to speak.
"I mean.. you are rather attractive, and you've grown more mature lately.." Pearl felt herself blush, a sheepish smile on her face. But.. wasn't she just thinking about Garnet this way?
"Not mature enough, I guess.." Amethyst retorted. Pearl sighed.
"Well.. it's just.. I've also been thinking about someone else.."
This time Amethyst turned around, her eyes wide. Who could Pearl possibly have romantic feelings for? Her first thought was Steven, but that was instantly pushed aside. He had Rose's gem, but he was not Rose.. but did Pearl believe that?
"P, that's sick.." Amethyst found herself smiling, despite herself. Pearl's face grew contorted with disgust as she realized the purple gem's assumption.
"No, my stars, no! He's just a child!"
"I know, P.. just messin' with you." After the joke was over and done with, Amethyst fell into her sad mood again. She tucked her hair behind her ear, other hand on her hip. "So who is this person that caught your heart?"
Pearl sighed.. She should be mad that Amethyst even made a joke about Steven being her romantic interest, but she wasn't.. it was odd. Maybe Pearl was just coming to terms with Amethyst's personality, or the purple gem had been so mature lately that Pearl just decided to let this slide.
"Well.." How was Pearl supposed to say this..? "It's, um.. a little awkward, really."
"P, whoever it is, I'll be supportive.." Amethyst meant this too. She was already turned down. There was no use dwelling on it. Yeah, she'd be sad for a few days, but she'd get over it. The purple gem always did. "Even if it's Garnet."
Pearl giggled, a blue blush appearing on her cheeks. She held her arm more tightly.
"Well.. that's good.. because it is Garnet."
"Oh my god.." Amethyst put her face in her hands. She didn't actually think that Pearl would have fallen for the fusion.. "But what about Ruby and Sapphire?"
"I've thought of that as well.." Pearl wasn't an idiot. She didn't believe that Garnet would accept her feelings because she was a fusion, but.. she couldn't see the harm in trying. "Still, asking her about it couldn't hurt.."
"No.. no, it couldn't.." Amethyst knew it would, though.. If Garnet did reject Pearl, it would hurt. A lot. "You go do that.. I'll just, hang in here, I guess.." The purple gem felt crushed, disheartened.. but she would do her damned best to be a good friend. She smiled up at Pearl, reassuringly. "Tell me all about it, k?"
"Yes.. yes I will." In a swift motion, Pearl pulled Amethyst into a hug. She held her teammate tightly, sighing in her hair.
"Thank you.." She whispered. Amethyst didn't move. Her breath caught in her throat at the contact, and she could feel the tears in her eyes. She gently pushed Pearl away, turning around.
"D-don't mention it.. just try not to kiss in front of me, okay?"
Pearl smiled sadly for her friend.. She didn't answer. The pristine gem turned on her heel and made her way out of her room.
Garnet was sitting on the couch once again. She was trapped in her own mind, trying to think of the possible outcomes that would come from this. A relationship between all of them would certainly be the best.. All hearts would be filled with love and no one would be left out. The next best thing would be if none of them got into a relationship, where everyone was left out. That way, there would be no inside emotional quarrels. Either of these would be the better solution.
The fusion was pulled from her mind when the temple door opened to reveal Pearl. She stood from the couch, ready to meet with the pristine gem.
"How was your talk with Amethyst?" To the point, from the very start. The best option.
"Oh, well.." Pearl spoke in a hushed voice, so as not to wake Steven. "It was.. a bit unusual."
"Well it is Amethyst." A light joke to bring up the mood. It worked. Pearl chuckled, walking forward. She stood in front of Garnet, but not too closely.
"Yes, well it was unusual for her.. Garnet.. she told me that she likes me.. romantically."
"And do you like her..?"
"Well.." Pearl was saying that word a lot.. She gripped her arm, avoiding Garnet's gaze. "I feel.. as if I do and don't at the same time.. I guess itt's because there's someone else on my mind as well."
"Who would that be?" Garnet asked, already predicting the answer. It seems as if her plan would work after all. Pearl laughed half-heartedly. Is this what Amethyst felt when the purple gem confessed to her? Anxiety?
"It's silly, really.." Pearl started, putting her own feelings down. "I-I mean.. you're basically a relationship of your own.. it was stupid of me to think that you would like anyone.. like that. I'm sorry, I'll just go." The pristine gem turned to leave, but Garnet's voice stopped her.
"But I do like someone."
Pearl turned back to see that Garnet had removed her glasses, her three eyes alight with hope.
"Two someones, really.." She continued, surprising Pearl. Garnet replaced her glasses, smirking. "I like both you and Amethyst."
This was unexpected.. Garnet.. was romantically interested in both of her teammates? Pearl could barely comprehend what the leader was saying. Her mind raced. She imagined cuddling with the two gems, with Garnet in the middle. But would that even work..?
"You're serious..?" Pearl asked, though she probably knew the answer.
"I am.." Garnet placed her hands on Pearl's shoulders, her expression calm, yet.. somehow loving. "You both mean the world to me.. I couldn't live without either of you."
"I see.." Pearl didn't know how she felt about this. She loved Amethyst, she really did, but.. could the pristine gem handle such a relationship? It seemed like a love triangle would just bring nothing but jealousy and hate toward one another. Then again..
"I.. don't see the harm in trying." Pearl said quietly, averting her eyes from Garnet. "As long as Amethyst is okay.. and.. If it doesn't work out.." She took a deep breath, then looked back to Garnet with determination. "Then none of us will be in a relationship.. That seems best if this doesn't work out."
Garnet nodded, her smile wide.
"Great minds think alike.."
Amethyst was pacing back and forth in Pearl's room, her hands clutching at her hair. The purple gem was scared.. What if Garnet did like Pearl back? Then Amethyst wouldn't have anyone.. she'd be all alone again. She didn't want that. Not that she didn't want Pearl to be happy, but..
Then she thought.. what if Garnet rejected Pearl because she liked Amethyst instead. This thought scared the purple gem even more. She felt as if she were going to puke.
She didn't want anyone to be alone.. Pearl has already lost too much, and Garnet.. well, she had Ruby and Sapphire, but she was her own gem, with her own personality. She was sure to get lonely too.. and Amethyst didn't want that for anyone. She knew what being alone was like. Centuries in the Kindergarten, talking to rocks as if they could understand her.. it was utter Hell.
Just as she started trying to think of a way for them all to be happy, the temple door began to open.
Amethyst stopped her pacing, staring at the door. When she saw who was coming in, her heart sank.
Pearl and Garnet stood in the doorway.. holding hands.
"Hello, Amethyst.." Pearl said, smiling. Garnet nodded at the purple gem in greeting as well.
"H.. hey, Pearl. Garnet." Amethyst had to speak. She had to interact with her teammates, encourage them. "So it worked out, huh..?"
"Yes.. it did." Pearl could tell.. her friend was deeply hurt. She let go of Garnet's hand, walking forward. "But.. we're not completely happy. Not yet."
"What are you talking about? You're together, right?" Amethyst addressed this question to Garnet, who nodded. "You got what you wanted.. I'm the only one here who shouldn't be happy."
"No one shouldn't be happy.." Garnet said, removing her shades once again. If the other gems didn't know any better, they'd think their leader did this for dramatic effect. "We all deserve happiness.. and if all of us can't be happy, then none of us will be."
"What Garnet is saying, Amethyst.." Pearl started, smiling down at the purple gem. "Is that.. she thinks it would be best for us to be in a polyamorous relationship.."
"..P, you gotta speak English for me."
Garnet stepped forward to stand beside Pearl, looking down at Amethyst.
"Pearl means that we get into a relationship with each other. All of us."
It took a few seconds for Amethyst to process what Garnet was saying.. but when it finally clicked in her brain, she smiled.
"So.. I won't be alone?"
"No.. none of us will be."
Amethyst found herself getting excited.. She could be happy. She could be with Pearl and Garnet both. They could all be together. But her smile wavered, and she got this worried expression on her face.
"B-but what if it doesn't work out? Like, what if one of us wants to leave later?"
"Then we'll quit the relationship completely.." Pearl answered. "Like Garnet said, either we're all happy, or none of us are.. Either way, we'll be together in it."
"Yeah.. yeah that sounds good.." Amethyst seemed to finally accept the offer. She practically jumped into Pearl's arms, smashing her lips against the pristine gem's own mouth.
Pearl was surprised, to say the least, but.. she was happy. She held Amethyst closely, returning the kiss.
Garnet smiled, watching her teammates 'get along', for lack of a better phrase. That was, until Amethyst broke the kiss, looking over to the stoic gem.
"C'mere.." Amethyst said quietly, her arm held out.
Garnet obliged, walking forward. She was pulled into a group hug by Amethyst, and soon after that, the purple gem was kissing her.
This is what Garnet wanted..
Pearl, not wanting to feel left out, began to kiss Garnet's cheek, leaving a trail of light pecks over her skin. Garnet then pulled away from Amethyst, turning to join her lips with Pearl's, wrapping her arms around both of her newfound girlfriends.
As Amethyst watched Garnet and Pearl kiss, she started thinking.. This wasn't exactly what she imagined when she decided to confront Pearl about these feelings she's been having, but this was just as good.
Garnet pulled away from Pearl. Her chest was actually heaving from the kiss, though she didn't need to breathe. It just felt good to do it after.. 'that'.
"I love you both so much.." Garnet whispered, looking to Pearl and Amethyst in turn.
"Love you too, Garnet.." Amethyst said, quickly followed by Pearl.
"Yes.. I love you as well.. and I love Amethyst." She said, kissing the purple gem's cheek. Amethyst blushed, averting her eyes.
"Love you too, P.."
"Do you girls want to go to bed?" Garnet asked. Pearl turned a deep shade of blue, and even Amethyst had a hot pink blush on her cheeks.
"Just.. just to cuddle." Garnet added, realizing what her words implied. Even her own face was a lighter red than normal..
"O-oh.. yeah, totally." Amethyst agreed, and Pearl nodded. The pristine gem's blush was still evident, but she felt a lot more comfortable knowing that sexual relations weren't going to occur.. not yet, anyway.
The trio separated from each other, though Pearl still held onto the purple gem.
"Wait.." Pearl said. She turned to Garnet. "The only bed in the house is Steven's.."
"I'm sure Amethyst has a bed in her room somewhere." The leader replied with a shrug, to which Pearl scoffed at.
"I am not laying in a bed that came from Amethyst's room."
"Aw, come on, P. My beds aren't that bad.." Amethyst said in a teasing tone, gently running the back of her fingers on Pearl's slender neck.
"I'd still like to clean it.." Though Pearl spoke indifferently, she couldn't help the shiver that ran up her spine at Amethyst's administrations.. It felt good, to have her neck rubbed on.
"We'll all help clean in.. All of us or none of us, remember?" Garnet wanted to make it perfectly clear that this is what their relationship was going to be like from now on. Pearl obviously agreed without complaints, but Amethyst crossed her arms, a sour look on her face. Garnet found it very difficult to take Amethyst seriously while she was being held in Pearl's arms.
"Yeah.. yeah I'll help. Doesn't mean I'll like it."
"Aw, come on, Amethyst. Cleaning won't be that bad.." Pearl said, mimicking the purple gem's previous teasing. Amethyst stuck her tongue out at the pristine gem and, surprisingly, Pearl took the opportunity to bring her smaller girlfriend into another kiss. A little tongue wasn't so bad..
"Well, since that's settled.." Garnet spoke, adjusting her shades as her girlfriends kissed. They broke away, smiling up at the tallest gem. "..let's get started."