(And the second chapter for Lapidot Week May 2017! Cuddling! I'm going to have so much fun typing this. Let's just hope this doesn't turn out so bad hmm?)

Chapter 2: Cuddling

I do not own Steven Universe.

It was cold. Super cold. Which made sense since the gang was out in the open in the night.

Steven had suggested a camping trip for the holidays and invited Peridot and Lapis to join him and the gang, he even invited Connie. And, figuring that it would be rude to decline, the barn mates accepted.

It took them a long time, but they managed to find a camping spot in a forest before sunset.

The fire danced and twisted on its spot on the campfire pit, there weren't many twigs and dead leaves left, the gang couldn't gather much since it was getting dark and the forest was basically a catacomb if on foot.

Steven shivered, "Brr... How come it's so cold?" he asked, rubbing his arms and looking at Ruby and Sapphire, who had unfused. The two short gems shrugged, they may be thousands of years old, but how were they supposed to know why the tempature dropped?

Peridot scooped up more dead leaves and threw them into the fire, making it blaze brighter, a wave of heat emitted from the fire and warmes the gang for a moment. With a content sigh, Lapis held out her hands towards the fire, warming herself.

Pearl looked up at the sky, "Well, it's getting late." she said as she stood up, dusting herself. "I'm going to turn in." she added, walking towards her tent, which she jad to share with Amethyst and was located behind where she sat. Amethyst, who was next to Pearl, stood and dusted herself as well. "Me too, I don't wanna miss out on this 'fishing' thing tomorrow." Amethyst said as she stretched, then she retreated into the tent she shared with Pearl.

After that, Ruby and Sapphire decided to hit the hay a couple of minutes later. Then Greg, and then Steven and Connie. Only Peridot and Lapis were outside now, and the onlt sound was the crackling of the fire and the hooting of owl, along with the chirping of crickets.

Peridot glanced at Lapis, who was sitting at one end of the log used for a bench and staring at the stars. Staring at the campfire, Peridot slightly scooted closer to Lapis, who was oblivious to the action. The green gem continued to scoot closer to the ocean gem, who was still unaware of Peridot moving closer to her almost every second.

Now, Peridot was right next to Lapis, she glanced at her nervously and started to sweat from nervousness. Wait. Why did she move closer to Lapis? Was it because it was warmer? Peridot was starting to scoot away from Lapis when the said gem felt the other's arm wrap around her and pull her closer, Peridot turned just as Lapis lowered her head and shifted her attention to her.

"What? Aren't you cold?" Lapis asked with an eyebrow raised, Peridot blinked twice in confusion, she then turned to stare at the campfire again, blushing. "Yeah..." Peridot mumbled, bringing her knees up to her chest and hugging them.

Peridot and Lapis then stayed silent, watching as the fire started to die out. Lapis glanced to her right and saw Peridot nodding off, her eyes drooping, but she was still cold. Without looking at Peridot, Lapis pulled her closer and rested her head on the shorter gem's head.

Yawning, Peridot snuggled up against Lapis, which made the ocean gem stiffen in alarm and surprise. She looked over with a small blush on her face, Peridot looked like she was fast asleep already.

Soon, Lapis yawned too. Without thinking straight, she pulled Peridot even closer and snuggled up against her. It wasn't long before Lapis doze off too, the fire died out shortly after.

Steven and Connie 'aw'ed from their tent, having to have watched the whole event unfold from inside instead of going to sleep. The two let go of the tent flaps and let them block the outside view, going to sleep as well.

Headcanon: None.

(Sorry if it was too short. And sorry if this wasn't that good. I'm just not used to typing this type of things. But I will do better next time! And I just wanna say thank you to all of those who have read my story! Along with those who added this to their Favourites and Follows! It means the world to me and I do hope you enjoyed this chaoter as well! See you next time!)