I know I've been gone for a minute with this story but if anything i'm trying to end Ending Ocean asap but in the best way possible so forgive me for semi-abandoning this story for a good while.

Peridot POV:
'Ok Peridot just take it easy, slow calm breaths and you'll be ok and SHIT!' ducking my head down quickly I slowly raised it back up to see Samantha talking with someone else before shaking their hand with a grin. A week of training with Jasper had me semi-prepared but I couldn't fully shake off the worry that I might be caught and executed on the spot.

'Just keep yourself calm and collected Peri.' I heard her saying in my head as I exited the vehicle and continued to follow her on foot. A coat to large for me and a hat to hide my glasses and hair seemed to be working rather well, not even Lapis could tell it was me from a distance. Armed with a rather large hunting knife and a suppressed pistol I felt just enough confidence to take her out myself if need be, getting closer I could hear her talking with a few associates and possible other head honchos of sorts.

"Yeah now i'm Jenna's fucking lap dog so I more then likely won't be able to cut you deals anymore Micky."

"That's fucking garbage Sam! Well hurry back to your status will ya? Man's gotta feed his family."

"Yeah yeah move on out." I waited till the footsteps sounded farther away before turning the corner to follow. Looks like she stayed downtown most of the time running her errands and such, no wonder she was high on the list she was very good at whatever it was she did. I caught a glimpse of Micky and made a mental note to check in with Jasper about him before following in Samantha's footsteps. Samantha was no push over that was for sure, there were moments when I had to lose her and find her all over again due to her paranoia and great hearing abilities.

I hope Jasper was having a better time then I was...

Jasper POV:
"Captain I really am fine." I was having a hard time getting out of these confrontations with Pink Diamond, she was always really caring with us and when I would lose partners she could tell I was moody and even though Peridot wasn't really gone she found it odd I wasn't taking it harder then expected.

"Haar talk to me." she placed her hands on my shoulders and looked into my eyes. Your not helping me get over you boss. With a huff I tried to turn away before she embraced me tightly. "You can talk to me lass, you've always been able to speak to me." Better now then never right?

"I'm in love with you." as the words left my mouth I instantly wished and prayed I could take it all back, who the hell does that? Like a dog coming back from a walk in Texas I was dry mouthed and dying of thirst. "I've been for a long time and I need to get over the fact it will never be." she heard my voice crack and sat me down before doing the same behind her desk with a concerned face.

"I'm sorry Haar, if I had known I would've kept my distance and not led you on."

"It's my problem to deal with ma'am no worries." glancing at her every so often her expressions went from shocked to collected as normal.

"Listen, take the rest of the day off and go spoil yourself. Come back when your feeling better alright?" with a quick nod I left the office and went straight to my favorite bartender. Garnet.

Peridot POV:
She tended to return to this little shack every two hours, I should investigate tomorrow seeing as I should finish learning her pattern today. As she exited I continued to follow at a distance and controlled my nerves with ease.

"Every two fucking hours to give a fucking report, Jenna your really killing me here." she was practically shouting at this point, seems she really hated this more then I had expected her to. "I wonder how Lazuli is doing? Took her precious toy away in seconds without so much as a blink, no wonder she's still with the Diamonds." she chuckled out, it hurt as much as going face first into ice beneath your feet but I knew better then to let it get to me. "Maybe i'll pay her a visit tonight." containing my growl she entered a nearby alley way and we sat waiting for a good 30 minutes.

Jasper POV:
"I knew she didn't feel the same but damn she could've said something else." I grumbled out tapping my fingers on the bar counter in a rhythm as Garnet smiled and cleaned the mugs. "Maybe I should just stay lonely forever, keep my partner happy and be the third wheel in every friend photo." Garnet finally released a chuckle and held her stomach, raising my eyebrow she responded.

"I feel that way when your sister and her girlfriend come around." She knew Pearl too? Great what a wonderful reunion. "But if you'd like.." she placed her hand on top of mine with a smirk. "I'm always free for a good outing around the town." Great now i'm fully red.

"I.. I'll hold you to that." I replied shakily lifting the beer to my lips and sipping some more of it. "You got any pictures you'd like to see or go grab a bite?"

"I might have some ideas." I was never good at making friends, but maybe I had better chances at getting together with dames.

Lapis POV:
"Lazuli! That was a great set tonight!" Samantha commented walking over and rubbing the knots out of my shoulders. "Wasting your girlfriend give you the hots or something?" slapping her hands away I stayed silent cleaning myself up and changing into my casual clothes. "Alright fine you wanna be alone I get you, if you ever need an old bed buddy just give me a shout." the sickening feeling in my stomach was growing more and more as she took her sweet time leaving, but it would all vanish as I got home to my wonderful blonde girlfriend. I arrived to see her asleep at my kitchen table in the middle of writing notes for me and Jasper, she never took breaks it seemed and I loved her for it.

'Jasper do you know a Micky?' to 'Samantha has to return to a shack on a hill hidden behind trees to report to Jenna every two hours.' she wasn't just investigating like a new born puppy but like a fully grown German Shepard. This wasn't going to take long.

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