Peridot can't catch a break.


Peridot POV:
"Relax, I can take care of myself mother." I was having fun teasing Jasper slightly as she did a triple take to make sure I was able to do everything without hurting myself or reopening my wounds. They doctor allowed me to go home after a few hours and with a list of to do's and not to do's, plus I was dying to snuggle with Pumpkin.

"A mother has to worry for her baby after all." she retorted quickly with a small smile. "If I need any help with the case these next few days I will call you alright?" I nodded and she embraced me in a quick hug and sighed. "My poor baby."

"Ok now your suffocating me mother." I growled out. Her bellowing laughter was music to me leaving me with a sense of happiness and pride in our relationship. Waving once more Jasper finally left and I laid back down trying to get comfortable. "I wonder what Amethyst and Lapis are up to?"


Jasper POV:
Like watching your newborn walking for the first time I was proud yet worried for my partner, I was glad she wasn't injured worse but I can't help the flooding memories of my old partners being hurt or killed in the line of duty. One last wave to Pumpkin who meowed at me and I was off to find Lazuli. Anything in White's territory went through Lazuli most of the time and this time I wasn't gonna go off on my own, I needed info and she owed me for giving her Peridot's number.

Despite it being 1 in the afternoon she had the shades shut and stayed in her night gown as if planning to do nothing until her shift tonight at the lounge. "To what do I owe the displeasure Jasper?" she asked through gritted teeth motioning for me to hurry the hell up.

"Missing person's case Lapis, White's territory." Clearing my throat I sat down on her couch and pulled out my note book and pen. She rose up and poured two cups of coffee handing me one as she sat down, after a few moments of silence she opened her mouth and yawned.

"Where was the last seen location?"

"The rail yard."

"Might be Yellow's area to be honest with you, her and Blue have been going at it for a while. Kinda heart warming to see Pink being the good sister out of all of this."

"Lapis please." she knew my undying respect for my boss made me testy when being discussed. With a smirk she gave me a quick wink before continuing.

"That might be the body they dumped in the river, or the man being kept in the abandoned barber shop." after jotting it down I nodded and began to make my way to her front door.

"Thank you for your help Ms. Lazuli. As for your wandering eyes, my partner was injured and currently resting and healing at home."

"How?" I could feel the slight anger and hint of worry in her voice and chuckled at it lowly.

"Go see her, wouldn't want to keep you away from your woman after all." with a quick laugh I exited before the vase she threw exploded on the back of my head. Like a bloodhound I was on the hunt ready to find our missing man, but taking a lunch break would be nice right around now. Plus I had to make sure Amethyst didn't eat my other sandwich. Arriving at the station I had a good stretch as I entered to see Amethyst conversing with a tall slender woman, hazel brown hair in an all white flowing dress was a very attractive look indeed but I kept my eyes to myself making my way towards them. "Hey sis up for lunch?"

"Heya Jasper! I would like to introduce you to Pearl!" her nervous act gave it away instantly, this was the infamous crush she had been dreaming over for quiet a while. The woman turned and extended her arm to which I gently grabbed and shook with a bright smile. "She's a school teacher and a very smart beautiful woman."

"Oh Amethyst you hush haha." her cheeks blushing bright red with laughter made my heart warm and nerves ease up. "It's an honor to meet you Jasper."

"N-No the pleasure's all mine!" couldn't make a bad first impression, especially if it was my sis' crush. "I'll just take my sandwich and go, you two have a wonderful time."

"See ya at home!" Amethyst called out flashing a thumbs up before returning to Pearl's side making the taller woman blush and giggle more. Some shine seemed to be coming to LA since Peridot arrived, that girl has to be a blessing or something.


Peridot POV:
A knock at the door awoke me from my slumber. Pumpkin purred and nuzzled against my hand before allowing me to move and cover myself with a shirt before slowly walking over to the door. My eyes went as wide as plates at seeing an annoyed Lapis Lazuli staring at me. "uhhhh-"

"Who hurt you?"

"I'm sorry?"

"Can I come in?" I moved back slightly allowing her to come in. She began to inspect everything and let out a groan. "Don't tell me, Jasper arranged the room?" I nodded with a still confused look upon my face as she began moving things around in a more clean manner. "She came over today and told me of your situation. It's not that i'm worried for my big strong detective but I figured I would help keep Jasper from worrying." I returned to my place on the bed as Pumpkin eyed Lapis following her every move as if sizing her up. My cat was more of a lion then your average pussy cat. Turning around to look at me her eyes went soft and she sat next to me with a small smile before taking my hand in her own. A bright blush crossed my face as I returned the smile, Pumpkin took it upon himself to sit on our hands and meow as Lapis softly petted him. "How were you injured?"

"Cuts, with a large knife. Across my stomach and above my umm... right breast." my blush deepened and Lapis growled.

"I like your breasts, bastard is lucky I wasn't there." a second later she heard herself and turned bright red covering her mouth and looking away quickly. "I-I mean he has good taste in women but should still be handed a good beating. I was lucky the window was open otherwise I wouldn't have been able to handle all this heat on my face. Pumpkin went away somewhere and Lapis made her way to my side for some cuddling. "I'm just glad your safe." she spoke into my arm. This was still new to me and I wasn't sure if we were even an item but it felt right as well, taking it upon myself I slowly wrapped my arms around her frame and looked into her eyes. With a pure red face she gave a soft smile and gently embraced me all the same.

"Thank you for this Lapis... I... I greatly appreciate this." she merely nodded before leaning closer and giving me a long deep kiss. Why were there fireworks going off every time she did that? Why couldn't I get over being kissed by this beautiful woman? "Wanna go see another movie soon?"

"Please yes." snapping out of her daze once again she cleared her throat and looked back down towards my chest. "I mean of course I would love to! Or.. you could come and hear me sing sometime?" with a bright smile I nodded happily and pulled her in for another kiss only to be interrupted by a bunch of knocks on my door. Groaning Lapis regretfully exited my embrace and went to answer it. Upon opening it she growled out, "She's sleeping right now, don't you have a case to solve?"

"Move it ass." Jasper grumbled walking in with a sour look. Glancing at me her eyes gave a worried expression but her lips were smiling like a young child once more. "Hey there partner, fancy splitting a sandwich?" hearing my stomach grumble I nodded eagerly holding out my hands as Jasper gave me half of her package containing her lunch. "Case is almost solved, you can thank miss fussy breeches over there." Lapis' eyes turned to daggers as she returned to holding onto me. Jasper raised an eyebrow before giving her own look of disapproval, the tension was so thick you could cut the air and well me shaking like a leaf stopped the stare down and made the two give me reassuring pats of comfort.

"Ok guys, I need to know. What's the deal here?" I asked in hopes of getting a straight answer. Lapis closed her eyes and quickly let go standing up. Jasper finished her half of her lunch before sighing.

"Well... we used to date before something complicated happened and now she's my informant... she usually hears things for me about the diamond trio." my eyes went wide and Lapis kept her gaze to the ground. "She does as she pleases as long as I get information when needed." Pumpkin noticed my aura and returned to me and stood as a wall from the other two. "Peri, she's not a bad woman she's just great at holding grudges." Lapis glared at her once more and the two kept silent as I took a few breathes before returning my gaze to them.

"I need to be alone for a while." Jasper nodded with sadness in her eyes and Lapis wore a hurt expression standing next to the taller woman. "I just, need a day or two to process this. I'll call you when i'm able to work again Jasper."

"See you for lunch tomorrow?" she asked, I petted Pumpkin before laying back down. "Goodbye Peridot." she mumbled sadly before leaving with Lapis. Great, make some friends and a potential girlfriend and they all turn out to know one another or work for the bad guys. Maybe I should've stayed home and became a librarian where I wouldn't have to deal with complex situations. Welcome to LA I suppose.


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