White Pearl was sitting inside of the beach house of the stairs leading up to Steven's room. She always sat there to read a book or to watch her friends have fun playing games or just talking. White Pearl was so engrossed in the book she never heard or saw Garnet come up next to her.
"Hey there."
White Pearl jumped almost dropping her book. She managed to save her spot and give Garnet an embarrassed smile as her cheeks turned a light gray color.
"H-hey. I didn't see you there."
Garnet grinned and nodded.
"I can see that."
"Well, hi Garnet. How are you?" she asked straightening up and remembering her manners.
Garnet sat down beside of her taking a peek at the cover of the book White Pearl was reading.
"A good read?"
White Pearl nodded, "Very good."
"I see you are a little busy but are doing anything important at the moment?" Garnet asked.
It was only them two in the house since everyone else was on a mission.
She shook her head, "Not really. Did something happen?"
"No. Nothing bad. Nothing like that."
"I'm just reading this book. I'm almost done with it. I have a few chapters left actually."
"Oh, ok."
"Why? What's up?" White Pearl asked with a smile.
"Are you in the mood to go out and have some fun with me? If you aren't busy?" Garnet asked.
White Pearl tapped her chin and smiled, "I would love too. That sounds fun."
"Alright then," Garnet said with a smile.
"It would be better than reading."
White Pearl put her book down on the stairs.
"I'm ready when you are."
White Pearl came down the stairs and Garnet waited by the door for her. She held it open and they both walked outside.
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The two gems made their way to Fish Stew Pizza. It was warm and breezy outside.
"If you haven't heard of it or no one told you, Fish Stew Pizza is a restaurant that serves all kinds of pizzas and delivers them too."
"Oh, ok."
They stopped in front of the building and White Pearl stared at it for a few seconds before smiling at Garnet. The two of them walked up to the counter and looked at the menu.
"It's nice in here."
"What would you like to order for us?" Garnet asked with a smile.
White Pearl had no idea what any of those pizzas were like or what the toppings tasted like. She scratched her head as her eyes scanned over the menu taking everything in. Garnet could see the look on White Pearl's face but she never said anything. She gave her time to look through everything herself with interrupting her thoughts.
"Get the number four pizza. It looks interesting enough for me."
Garnet smiled.
"That sounds good to me."
"Hey Garnet! Long time no see!" Kiki said coming up to the counter.
"Hello Kiki," Garnet said with a smile.
White Pearl smiled too.
"What would you like to order?"
Garnet gave her order for her and White Pearl. Kiki handed them a cup each.
"That is for your soda."
White Pearl nodded and they headed to the fountain machine. Garnet explained all the drinks and White Pearl picked out a strawberry flavored soda and Garnet got orange.
"Thank you for asking me out. I don't know much about the city still. I only know what Steven or Peridot tell me or on the occasion I go walking."
"You're welcome," Garnet said.
Kiki came out with the pizza on a silver pan and placed it on the table. She put down the plates with some napkins on top and left them to eat in peace. The two of them laughed and talked for while. Once they finished, Garnet paid for everything.
"Are you up for some more fun?" she asked and White Pearl nodded.
"What else did you have in mind?" she asked.
They made it to the Funland Arcade. Garnet bought some tokens and handed some to her friend. White Pearl looked down at the gold colored coins then at the all games in the room. It was loud with bright lights and some people having fun. Garnet watched as her friend took everything in.
"Are you ready?"
White Pearl nodded.
They headed over to some games that White Pearl had never played before. They laughed and shouted some as they kept trying to win a few. They went from Road Rage to Pac-man, Space Invaders and a few others. White Pearl really seemed to favor Pac-man over the others so she ended up with more tickets from that one.
After an hour they headed up to the prize counter and turned in their tickets. Garnet picked out a stuffed kitty cat toy and White Pearl got a stuffed frog. They left the arcade, laughing and smiling. They grabbed a couple drinks on the way home and it made it through the sand to the beach house.
White Pearl and Garnet sat on the stairs sipping on their drinks. They could see Beach City and the ocean sparkling under the sunlight. White Pearl looked over at Garnet with a happy smile.
"I had a fun time today with you. Thank you so much," White Pearl said with a smile.
"I had fun with you too and thank you for going along with me."
They smiled at each and sat a little longer before they headed inside. The screen door barely shut with everyone else arrived from their mission to see the happy smiles on their faces.