Suggested by: Supermariosunshinr

(Human AU) Lapis and Peridot find an abandoned baby at their doorstep, and care for it.

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Lapis and Peridot had been roomates for about a year now. It was their last year of highschool.

That morning as they got ready, they heard rapid knocking at the door.

Peridot poked her head out from the bathroom, her hair half-brushed. "Who could that be this early in the morning?"

Lapis yawned, closed her book, and got up. "I got it..."

When she opened the door, she looked around. There was nobody around, and she noticed a box.

There was a note on top of it. She picked it up, and read it over.

With a gasp, Lapis pulled the box open. Her drowsiness was gone.

Inside the box, was a baby girl.

Peridot came out of the bathroom. "What is it?"

Lapis picked her up slowly. "She was abandoned...we have to take her in!"

A groan escaped Peridot. "Lapis, we can't do this! We're going to graduate in two weeks!"

She sighed, and went to grab her tablet. "I can do some looking around. We can figure out what to do."

At that, Lapis shook her head. "Peridot! The note says she didn't want a random orphanage to take her! She wants the baby to grow up somewhat healthily. Listen to this."

The girl unfolded the note, and started to read.

'Please, I can't take care of this baby.

I never wanted one.

Whoever is reading this, please take care of her.

I can't send her to an orphanage.

She'll never be normal. I'm sorry.'

When she finished, she looked at Peridot. "We have to do this."

Peridot sighed slowly. I'll start looking up guides online. What should we name her?"

As Lapis looked at her, she slowly shrugged. "I'm not sure. Do you have any ideas?"

She showed the baby girl to Peridot.

While she looked over the squirming baby, she hummed slightly. "She looks like a Nora."

At that, Lapis smiled softly. "Welcome to the family, Nora. I hope you like it here. Me and Peridot will do our best to care for you."

Before Lapis could say anything else, Peridot cleared her throat. "We'll need to call Garnet. She can pick up the supplies we need. Can you grab my phone?"

When Lapis laid the baby on her bed, Peridot reached her finger over to her. When Nora squeezed Peridot's finger, the usually distant girl smiled slightly. "I guess we'll be ok. Just don't make a mess. Well...for as much as you can."

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It had been a month now, and the pair had adjusted rather easily to their new life.

Peridot looked over the top of the crib, at the sleeping baby.

She slowly touched her cheek. In response, the baby let out a whine, and squirmed slightly.

Lapis came up from behind her. "Peridot, she's fine."

Now, Peridot sighed. "But she's sleeping a lot more than the guides say! And she doesn't cry nearly as much as what would be normal! What if she's sick? What if something's wrong? What if-"

She was cut off as Lapis covered her mouth. "Peridot. Look at her. Nora is fine. She's healthy."

After a few seconds, Peridot nodded slowly, and Lapis let her go. "Right. I'm sure she's fine..."

A hum escaped Lapis. "If you're worried, you can pick her up."

Peridot quickly reached for Nora, and cradled her. "Hello, my little gem. I hope you're having a good day."

Lapis smiled, and kissed Nora's head, before pecking Peridot on the cheek. "It's your turn to watch her today anyway."

Once Lapis left, Peridot smiled slightly. "You know? I am happy that we found you. Even if it was stressful. I like having something to look after."

Things were ok.

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Yay more baby caregiver stories :) I like writing fluffy stuff like this (I kinda didn't know how to write this so short, so it may be a bit weird on pacing.)