A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter seven of this chapter. Here, Bismuth meets Garnet and a familiar face makes her first (cameo) appearance.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
It had been a day since Pearl met Bismuth. Pearl had gone home and told Garnet who seemed quieter than usual. Amethyst came home late after training and did not seem to pay attention to what Pearl said. The next day, Amethyst had to leave quickly while Pearl revealed she had invited Bismuth for lunch. Pearl made finger sandwiches and tea when a knock came on the door. Pearl opened finding Bismuth there.
"Oh hello Bismuth." said Pearl.
Bismuth looked over and looked eyes with Garnet who removed her sunglasses.
"It's been a long time Garnet." mused Bismuth.
"Yes it has Bismuth." replied Garnet.
"You two know each other?" asked Pearl confused.
"Yes." answered Garnet.
"Um, maybe I can come in." proposed Bismuth.
Pearl let out a nervous laugh.
"Oh, of course." giggled Pearl nervously.
Bismuth came in and they sat down together.
"So...how do you two know each other?" asked Pearl.
"When we where children, we lived in the same neighborhood for several years." answered Garnet.
"The two of us became close friends...then she left." added Bismuth, hurt.
"I am sorry. It was my parent's decision, I had no control over the situation." noted Garnet.
"I was hurt when you left." said Bismuth sadly.
"Yes, I can tell." said Garnet, feeling guilty.
A moment of awkward silence followed.
"You two are here now. Let's talk this out." proposed Pearl.
"I want to be friends again." stated Garnet.
"How do I know you want leave again?" asked Bismuth bitterly.
Garnet winced a bit at this.
"I promise that I won't." answered Garnet.
Bismuth let out a sigh.
"Okay." replied Bismuth.
Bismuth and Garnet hugged.
"Well, let's not let this tea go cold." said Pearl.
The three women began enjoying their meal.
"So, how did you first met exactly?" asked Pearl curiously.
"We went to kindergarten and began Elementary school together." answered Garnet.
"Nobody messed with Garnet. If they tried, she taught them a lesson they'd never forget." laughed Bismuth.
Garnet smiled and adjusted her sunglasses.
"So, when did you dye your hair?" asked Garnet.
"In high school. I wanted to stand out." answered Bismuth.
"Well you sure do that." replied Pearl.
Pearl quickly shook her hands.
"Oh. I don't mean to offend!" declared Pearl.
"It's fine. I know you don't mean anything." said Bismuth.
Pearl let out a relieved sigh.
"Where you two close?" asked Pearl.
"We where best friends." answered Bismuth.
"Then I am so glad you've reconnected." said Pearl pleased.
"So am I." said Garnet.
"Same here." agreed Bismuth.
The three woman ate and caught up. Time flew by.
"Well, I gotta get going. My political science class will be soon." noted Bismuth.
"Yeah. I have classes too." said Garnet.
The two women sat up.
"It's so great catching up with you." said Bismuth.
"Hey, we can easily keep in touch. We go to the same school after all." shrugged Garnet.
Bismuth let out a laugh.
"Yeah! We'll never be apart again!" declared Bismuth.
The three left and went about the rest of their day. Pearl went to the rest of her classes then returned home to dinner. Pearl and Garnet told Amethyst about Bismuth and Amethyst kicked herself for missing the meeting. Following this, Pearl headed out wanting to do some studying at the university library. She drove through the dark night, but found the library locked. Looking around, she found the pool was unlocked and sat down near the pool.
"Okay. Let's get going." said Pearl.
Pearl cracked opened her calculus book.
"Oh." said Pearl.
Pearl happily thumbed through the calculus book.
"Trigonometry." noted Pearl eagerly.
Pearl studied for a while until she suddenly felt a ping in her bladder.
"Oh." said Pearl.
Pearl got up and went to the bathroom. She relieved herself, then washed her hands.
"Now, back to my studies." said Pearl.
Pearl began to open the door, but heard footsteps.
"Oh no!" gasped Pearl.
Pearl quietly cracked the door opened.
"Please don't let me be in trouble." thought Pearl.
Pearl peered out and saw a brown skinned girl with short black hair. She was wearing a two - piece swimsuit revealing a blue teardrop - like tattoo on her back.
"Who's she?" asked Pearl to herself.
Pearl watched the girl climb to the top of the diving board, position herself and jump into the pool.
"That was amazing." whispered Pearl.
Pearl walked over and slipped back to her bag. She started to pack up when the girl noticed her.
"Hi." said Pearl sheepishly.
The woman jumped out of the pool and took off. She grabbed her bag, but a hand mirror fell out.
"Darn." sighed Pearl.
Pearl left the university and got into car. Pearl then drove home finding the house quiet. She heard laughing signaling Amethyst was in her room and pearl assumed Garnet was in her room. The next morning, a groggy Pearl awoke to find Garnet making pancakes. Amethyst was seated at the table and laughed upon seeing Pearl.
"Man Pearl, you look like shit!" laughed Pearl.
"It's too early for this." replied Pearl.
"Calma seus peitos." said Amethyst with a huff.
"I hope it's not too early for pancakes." said Garnet.
Garnet served up the pancakes. Amethyst grabbed a bunch and began to devour them.
"Try and be calm." thought Pearl.
Pearl served herself and began eating.
"So, anything special planned for today?" asked Garnet.
Amethyst began to speak, but stopped and swallowed her food.
"Nah. O mesmo de antes. Sem novidades. " answered Amethyst.
"Thank you for closing your mouth." said Pearl.
"Sim, sim, sim." shrugged Amethyst.
Amethyst took another massive bite of food.
"What about you G.?"" asked Amethyst.
"My day will be uneventful." answered Garnet.
The three kept eating.
"Oh hey, you're going to introduce me to this Bismuth right?" asked Amethyst.
"Of course." answered Pearl.
"Good. I just wanna make sure she's real." joked Amethyst.
Pearl just shrugged this off.
"She is very real." said Garnet reassuringly.
"Well she sounds cool." said Amethyst.
"She helped me out of a jam." noted Pearl.
" Bismuth is a great person." confirmed Garnet with a smile.
"Cool." replied Amethyst casually.
Garnet and Pearl laughed at the way Amethyst said that.
"Estranhos." said Amethyst warmly.
Pearl thought back to the night before.
"Hey, do you guys know anyone from the swim club?" asked Pearl.
"Do you have anyone in mind?" asked Garnet grinning.
Pearl got embarrassed realizing the implication.
"I bet those guys in speedos get her bichano wet." teased Amethyst.
"Amethyst!" exclaimed Pearl, face red as a tomato.
"Relax. It's totally natural. I dedo myself every night." shrugged Amethyst.
"I did not need to know that!" cried Pearl.
"Why are you asking?" asked Garnet calmly.
Pearl calmed down.
"The library was locked so I went to the pool which was the only place open. A girl came in and went for a swim in the pool, but she ran off when she saw me." answered Pearl.
"What did she look like?" asked Garnet.
"She had brown skin and short black hair. She had a blue teardrop - like tattoo on her back." answered Pearl.
"Pearl want to coma-a para fora." giggled Amethyst.
"I have an idea what you said, but my intentions are pure. I simply want to say hello." stated Pearl.
"Sure." replied Amethyst chuckling.
Pearl pulled out the hand mirror.
"Is that yours?" asked Amethyst.
"It's hers. She dropped it." answered Pearl.
"That sucks." shrugged Amethyt.
Garnet had spent this entire time thinking.
"I don't know anyone like that. But, I'll ask Bismuth." said Garnet.
"Thank you." replied Pearl.
Pearl looked at the clock
"Oh no! I've got to go!" cried Pearl.
"Me too." noted Garnet.
Garnet and Pearl got ready and went to school. Pearl had her classes and got ready for her first day at work. Her day went by fast and Pearl returned home before she knew it. Garnet and Amethyst where gone meaning Pearl had the home to its self. Pearl headed to her room and got a head start on her homework. One she finished, Pearl lounged for a bit before deciding to grab the phone and make a call.
("Hello.") said Blue, answering the phone.
"Hello Blue." said Pearl.
("Pearl, why are you calling?") asked Blue.
"I wanted to talk to my sister." answered Pearl.
("It is nice to speak to you as well.") replied Blue.
"So...how is school?" asked Pearl.
("Fine. All of my classes are going well.") answered Blue.
"Great." said Pearl happily.
("What about you?") asked Blue.
"I'm doing well. My professors seem to like me." answered Pearl.
("That makes sense.") said Blue.
Pearl chuckled a bit.
("How are you dance classes?") asked Blue.
"Great. My teacher is from Belarus. She's really nice." answered Pearl.
("How is your relationship with your roommates?") asked Blue.
"Fine. We've had some tough points, but things are good right now." answered Pearl gladly.
("That is nice to hear.") replied Blue.
"Yeah. They're nice." answered Pearl.
("I am glad to hear that.") said Pearl.
"Oh. I made a new friend as well. Her name is Bismuth." noted Pearl.
("Great.") replied Blue.
"Yeah." confirmed Pearl.
("How is your romantic life?") asked Blue.
Pearl nearly choked on her own saliva.
"You just had to go there." groaned Pearl.
("You do not need to answer.") noted Blue.
"No. It's fine." replied Pearl.
Pearl took a sigh.
"It is fine. I am still single." answered Pearl.
("I assume they still do not know you are homosexual.") said Blue.
"I'm not ready." said Pearl.
("What about the rest of the family?") asked Blue.
Pearl felt a chill run down her spine.
"I can't think about that." answered Pearl.
("Have you talked to them recently?") asked Blue.
"I have not been able to." answered Pearl.
("You should. They are our family.") said Blue.
Pearl let out a sigh.
"Darn it, you're right." admitted Pearl.
("You will feel doing so.") said Blue.
"I'll do it tomorrow!" declared Pearl.
("Great. I must go now. It is great to talk to you.") said Blue.
"Yeah. Great to talk to you again." agreed Pearl.
The two hung up.
"Oh man." sighed Pearl.
A/N: That's where we'll end there. I am sure you can probably figure out who this is. Next time, Pearl will call her family plus more. Please review.