Title is a song by Static-X. Got off work early today so thought I could shell out a chapter for all you lovely people!
Setting up was always Jasper's main priority due to the fact if her drums weren't in the exact spot they needed to be her rhythm would be thrown off and she was gonna put someone through a window. As Ed helped finish up the sound check, Jasper sat down preparing for the show to start but Ed told her to go have a drink or something to ease herself down from this nervousness she seemed like she had. Jasper nodded and pulled out her phone in hopes Garnet had arrived, no new messages made her heart sink until a pair of hands covered her eyes:
"Your pretty hot for a drummer." Jasper's blush grew and she let out a soft giggle before spinning around and embracing her date with a quick hug and kiss.
"Glad you could make it G, kinda nervous with these guys and this different venue." Jasper confessed twiddling her thumbs and looking around anxiously.
"Don't fret over it Jasp, it'll all be over soon and plus..." Garnet pushed a lock of hair behind Jasper's ear with a soft smile. "Your gonna look so good up there." Jasper couldn't contain her laughter and let out as Garnet pulled her in for more kisses and pushed her away for the show was about to start. Ed high fived her and finished hiding the parts of his face that wasn't covered in black and white paint with his long curly hair.
"WE ARE KILLER CONFESSION!" Ed shouted which was the mark for Jasper to do a quick and intense drum intro before bellowing into the rhythm of the song capturing the venue's customer's to start head banging to the beat. If she wasn't feeling it before Jasper was drinking up all the energy from the people before her, seeing all the people losing their minds in the music and dance around. But what set her heart in flames was watching her date mosh around tossing people left and right to the beat, yeah Jasper was feeling it alright. By the 3rd song the crowd was cheering them on and demanding more, Jasper was pleased to offer more and turned to see Ed motioning for her to stand up for a sec:
"See that asshole in the yellow?" Jasper looked and saw the man Ed was referring to, tall dude with a shit hairdo eyeing up Garnet who merely blew kisses to Jasper and softly clapped. "He's in our rival band and has been running his mouth, you wanna throw this into over drive and give him a fuck you to last a few months?"
"Just start the fucking song bud." she roared with an evil grin. Ed shared the plan with the others and to work the band went. Blasting with felt like a portal to the angry souls of the earth the entire crowd began to mosh and slam into each other causing Garnet to throw the man in yellow into the pit and followed suit laughing her ass off:
"I'll trap you in the pentagram, And seal your battered tomb. Your life is just another game, For Satan's night of doom!"(1) Ed ended the song with those words staring down his rival with a wide grin and laughed loudly watching him roll his eyes and be shoved to the back of the crowd. "THANK YOU, GOOD NIGHT!" Jasper jumped up and pulled Garnet into a hug and laughed loudly together: "So how'd I do?" she asked. Garnet kissed her and held her cheek.
"You should do heavier songs more often babe." Jasper smiled brightly at the nickname and returned the kiss before putting Garnet down and beginning to pack up her gear.
"Well Jasper we recorded the whole set so if anyone ever asks you can brag about how you know the almighty band Killer Confession!" Ed puffed out his chest taking another swig of whiskey before giving her a thumbs up and motioning for Peridot to come over. "How's my daughter doing hmmm?" Peridot rolled her eyes:
"Watch out for me one time and suddenly i'm your child... You can knock it off now Ed it's been 5 years already."
"Never! No one can take care of my Peri-daughter like I can!" he gave her a hug and a kiss on the head. Peridot shoved him away with a scowl to which him and Jasper laughed loudly.
"Careful Ed, Lapis'll rip your lips off if she sees you do that."
"Good." he piped up; "That means she's taking care of my child and that's all a father could ask for." Peridot groaned and pulled Jasper away giving Ed his copy of the show. "Catch you later Jasp, i'm holding you to the collab in the future!"
"What a dork hahaha! I see why you two were best friends. Peridot started the car before grumbling:
"Shut up meat head."
Next day Lapis left a text for Peridot to meet her at the usual place tonight for drinks and a surprise. The blonde agreed and decided to spend some time with Pearl at the house since Steven was bored out of his mind unable to work. She wondered if he would work with Sadie, would he be ok dealing with paper work all day and typing up memos on computers for only 3 people to read? She should maybe mention it but he probably wouldn't accept it anyway. Upon arrival she noticed Amethyst waving for her to hurry inside, confused the blonde did so and rushed inside to see a broken hearted Steven.
"You ok buddy?" Peridot asked slowly.
"They told me they didn't need anyone at this time!" he wallowed out crying into Pearl's shoulder. Peridot came over and joined the other women in patting the young man's back to soothe his sorrow. Garnet and Amethyst whispered 'it'll be ok champ' and 'just keep trying bro' at him in hopes he would calm down sooner than later. Peridot sighed and smiled softly:
"We've been needing a new assistant for Sadie at work, it'd help her out a lot and give you some cash in your pocket?" she nervously looked at Pearl and the others worried that she made a mistake only to be proven wrong by the poofy haired man's giant glowing smile.
"You think I can do it Peri?!" he asked excited. The blonde could only giggle and nod at his expression.
"There is no one better suited for the job Steven. He hopped up and cheered as he went for the camera to take a selfie of this moment for the collection. After the photo shoot Garnet helped him pick a spot in the memory book before joining the rest of them at the table to join in the conversation.
"Peri you don't get a lot in the mail huh?" Amethyst commented giving the blonde a look: "Was hoping to find something scandalous like something silky and revealing and-"
"What silk? Peri you need a new nightgown or something?" Steven asked causing the blonde to go scarlet red and slap Amethyst hard on the arm making her laugh and jump away rubbing her arm in pain. Talking about underwear here Steve, gotta know your stuff to keep Connie happy." she erupted into more laughter as Steven joined Peridot in the scarlet faced club. "Lapis not into that stuff or what?" she questioned before having Pearl flick her nose.
"Amethyst please, let her be." Peridot thanked her and cleared her throat:
"Lapis and I have a date tonight actually. Not sure why but she wants to go to the White Rabbit for drinks.."
"Maybe she wants to share something private with you?" Pearl expressed rubbing the blonde's shoulder for support. Peridot merely nodded with a small smile before turning to Steven to explain his job to him.
"Hey hun!" Lapis shouted waving the blonde down and rushing over to hug her tightly. Peridot returned the hug with a quick peck on the lips as they returned to the table. "Jasper told me all about the show, Ed apparently is competition for us in a sense seeing as how hype she was made me a little jealous over here loyalty to my band."
Peridot giggled: "You know she would never leave." Lapis smiled brightly.
"Can't help but be a worried mother to my band."
"Yuck, you sound like Ed now."
"Oh fuck, his influence traveled from Jasper to me!" Peridot made gagging sounds before giggling with her girlfriend over the conversation. Everything was going great, the two were content and there hadn't been an awkward silence the entire time. "So I bet your wondering why I invited you out here tonight correct?" Lapis questioned taking the blonde's hand in her own. She pointed to the stage and squeezed Peridot's hand softly. "It's acoustic night and I just love coming out here to see the guitarists express themselves in such a passionate way, it's inspiring to be able to see someone pour their soul to you through this music..." Peridot looked at her amazed once again, her girlfriend could find such inspiration and happiness in music it was amazing. "Which is the reason I invited you out tonight, to assure you that we will be ok..." she laced their fingers together and looked deeply into the blonde's eyes. "You may have your complex and insecurities but together... We can overcome our problems and find happiness..." she smiled and let out a breath. "...together." Peridot wiped away the tears that had begun to form in her eyes only to smile and allow more to pour out. "I love you Peri. Believe it." she whispered before walking up to the stage and picking up a guitar and tuning it.
"Next is a regular, Lapis Lazuli!" Peridot's mouth slightly dropped as the crowd cheered and clapped as Lapis cleared her throat and laughed.
"Thank you everyone! This is dedicated for the person dearest to me in hopes she'll never doubt herself again..." Peridot became mesmerized as Lapis began to play. Watching her play everytime felt different but this was different then those times, this was her showing Peridot everything, her heart, dreams, soul, and her love for the blonde:
"We are a living absolute. Stuck in an anguished innocence. This moment loved, I greet the sun" Peridot shed a few more tears holding herself tightly and longingly wanting to wrap herself around Lapis.: "And now my heart feels heavy, The weight will drag me down. You were the only reason, They'd find me here tonight.
Please level with me Understand, I'd do anything for you. Sieze any moment while you can This void's coming after you. Cause lonliness is why you hurt, Just don't kill the messenger."(2)
The crowed roared with applause and the bluenette stepped off the stage returning to the blonde with tears slowly forming in her own eyes.
"Can you feel my love now Peri?" she whispered. The blonde pulled her into a loving kiss and didn't let go:
"I can feel you... all of you..."
(1) Face The Slayer by Slayer (2) The Homecoming by Coheed and Cambria
Not sure if this was a weird place to end it but I feel it ending properly there to lead up to an odd conversation with an unwanted guest.
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