Yeah I know it should've been one giant chapter but I think this did well on it's own.


Peridot POV:
"Uhhh-" I began only to be cut off by my partner.

"For fuck's sake just switch with me Peridot, can't stand to look at this bitch any longer then I need to." she growled out, after switching she refused to turn and look at us, it hurt. Finally had some new friends and already I couldn't help but feel as if I broke her favorite toy. Lapis ordered for the both of us, vodka with no ice. Even though I was already off to a bad start I decided to humor this oil slick of a woman, maybe she could try her hardest to convince me that her and my partner didn't have a past.

"So Detective, what do you like to do for fun?" she asked sipping her drink slowly starring into my eyes as I ignored mine. I'm not one to hide my anger, ever since I was young I never liked to take shit from anyone so it was safe to assume Lapis was trying to press my buttons and it seemed she was doing a damn good job of it. Taking in a deep breath slowly to let the alcohol flow through quicker I mustered up my courage and spoke to her.

"I love my job and my pet. I don't really have time for fun miss." Lapis chuckled softly.

"Don't worry about your partner, we have an understanding and believe me she'll be over it after a few more drinks." Words fell upon my deaf ears as I decided to pour the entire glass of vodka down my throat. I hadn't a real reason to hate Lazuli but it didn't help that she had this quick ability to piss off Jasper just by looking her way. "Besides, I bet your way more interesting anyway." she fluttered her eyelashes at me, the flirting was sweet and my little heart couldn't take it.

"I named my cat Pumpkin. He's an ass but I love him." I mumbled looking down at the counter. During my little sad look Lapis somehow grabbed one of my free hands, stroking my knuckles softly. The blush on my face couldn't have been more obvious if someone decided to announce it in the papers. "I... I wanna go see Casablanca as soon as I can but haven't found the time." containing my stutter was the easy part, trying to keep my heart from beating in my throat was like trying to juggle eggs upside down.

"How about your next day off? I'll even pick you up myself." I looked into her eyes, she didn't look into me with pure temptation this time, it was more of...

Longing...

"That... That would be nice actually." the big dumb grin plastered on my face is what caused her to laugh I assumed, Garnet noticed and gave me a quick wink before slipping us two more glasses of Vodka. "What do you do for a living Lapis?" I questioned losing myself in the drink in my hands. Like a child on laughing gas, the drink was on it's way to giving me a black out.

"I'm an entertainer, I sing and dance for the good people of Los Angeles and they love it. I like to come here for a drink every so often though." she responded. After a few moments I remembered my hand and pulled it slowly from her grip. Her face looked a little hurt from my actions but I wasn't ready to gain any more friends until I knew my current ones were fine.

"Jasper?" I turned and rubbed her back slowly. She was bellowing with Laughter as her and Amethyst out drank a now passed out man on the bar. She glanced at me and her expression turned soft as she stroked my cheek. Either i'm a rock or everyone in this city has soft and gentle hands when they touch me.

"Hey there partner, you doin' alright?" she asked. I nodded slowly and giggled like a fool. She gave Lapis a stern look but quit as she looked back at me. "You wanna head home now?"

"Not yet, I-I still got to finish my drink!" I declared grabbing the glass and downing it as if I had just escaped the desert with a clear bottle of water in my dry hands. Suddenly the rest of the bar roared in cheers as I threw my hands in the air wooing myself. Lapis had begun to laugh herself standing up looking into my eyes. When did this happen? When did I lose myself in those brown eyes? When did her lips become so alluring? Why was I being drawn into her? But more importantly...

Why were we kissing out of the blue?

I pulled back quickly and she held a hand over her mouth. "You should ask before taking a taste test Peridot." she commented with a soft look and a smug grin.

"I apologize Lapis! I-I-I had n-no idea I could do that in this state!" I stuttered my way through an apology as she merely waved it off.

"I'll take it as a thank you for our date to catch Casablanca." she commented giving me a quick kiss on the cheek. "It's getting pretty late though so I better head out."


Jasper POV:
I knew it was gonna happen. My poor little innocent partner tainted by the drink, I didn't expect it to kick in this fast though. Amethyst caught my face and shoved me towards Lapis as she pulled Peridot next to her.

"Say Peri, why don't we do something tomorrow since we're both off?" she gave a sensible chuckle pulling the blonde close enough to wrap her arms around her. Peridot breathed slower as she hugged her back.

"Why are all of you women so gentle?" she mumbled pressing her face into my sister's chest. Note to self: Peridot isn't allowed to drink unless it's at home.

"Lapis, Stacy says your in some sort of trouble?" I pulled her to the side making sure she could hear me. Her glare was annoying the first few times but believe me it wasn't anything a good dose of reality couldn't drive away. "You better not be fucking around with White again."

"Jasper i'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself!" she snapped back before quickly walking away from me. I was never good at making friends, I don't think I ever will be. But hot damn could I pull off this black suit and matching hat. I decided it was time to return home and like a lost puppy I couldn't let Peridot stay anywhere other then with me.

"Come on short stuff, your staying with us tonight." I said ruffling her hair, she laughed and held onto Amethyst on the way to the car. Even though those last moments weren't so hot I was glad none the less we convinced the poor girl to go out with us tonight. It took a bit but we arrived home with the now snoring blonde, it was decided that we should give her my bed so I could take the couch like I used to. I left her with her under shirt and pants but took off her over coat and shoes along with her socks. Like my own child I thought to myself, what an adorable little runt. Laying my head on the soft pillow I feel into a deep slumber as Amethyst sneaked into my bed to cuddle the sleeping blonde.


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