Amy reformed and sat in Jasper's lap bewildered that she was actually waiting for her. Jasper's yellow eyes were filled with happiness but her face portrayed sadness. Her face began to twist up like she was going to cry and she cupped Amy's face in her orange hands. Jasper's eyes began to fill with tears as she stared at Amy the pulled her close hugging her.
Amy's skin had turned purple and her gem had a bluish glow even though it looked more purple now. At the ends of her hair was tinged dark purple. Jasper would have mistaken her for someone else if she didn't have the same clothes on. Was it that Jasper's corruption that changed the color on Amy's body? She didn't know of any gems that could change their body color willingly.
"Jasper-
"I've been waiting for you. I was afraid that you had been corrupted from trying to fix me."
Amy rubbed her arm and smiled.
"No, I don't think I can be corrupted. You have nothing to worry about," Amy whispered feeling touched.
"Why... why did you do that for me? You could've easily shattered me," Jasper whispered.
Why did she? She wasn't sure, but the feeling when Jasper's corruption had been completed- she could feel the scream from Jasper and it was terrifying and it made her almost feel sick. Amy didn't really understand corruption that much but maybe some gems got it worse than others.
"I felt the pain in your voice. You wanted someone to be with you. It hurt seeing you hurt so much."
Jasper nodded. Why am I acting weak in front of this gem? Why am I so drawn to her?
Jasper didn't looked Amy in the eyes, she felt slightly afraid to show how she really felt but maybe she already had an idea. Amy wasn't anything like anyone else she had met before, even Rose Quartz wasn't that nice and understanding. Even the Pink Diamond saw something but what was it? Pink Diamond never made it clear what it was but it was unworldly.
Jasper couldn't let go of Lapis Lazuli because she was power drunk and she was addicted to the power that Malachite had. She wanted it back but yet holding Amy like she was, ceased the ugly urge some. She couldn't understand why the fusion Garnet stayed together- they weren't extremely powerful like Malachite or that Smoky Quartz was. Amy was something different... she was all power on her own. She had no weapon and she had no idea how to really fight but there was something about her.
Jasper wanted to be with her, fusion or not.
"Amy..."
"Yes?"
"Be with me. I'm not the same as I use to be. I'll do whatever it takes to be with you."
X
Everyone was watching through the windows but Pearl kept trying to cover Steven's eyes. They were all amazed by the scene on the beach they didn't even hear Lapis and Peridot show up. They scared them then they pointed out the window.
"Is that Amy and Jasper?" Lapis asked.
"Yea..." Amethyst said with her face against the glass.
"Are they attempting fusion?" the green asked with her face planted against the glass now.
"No they're having a touching moment."
"I'm glad she was able to make Jasper happy," Steven said.
"Steven go to your room!" Pearl hissed and he pouted walking to his bed.
"I never saw this outcome. This is completely different," Garnet said, "Every time I looked, Jasper reacted badly. No wonder I couldn't see, her feelings had changed."
"Well it doesn't seem like she wants a fusion.. I'm glad for that. Maybe when the time came, their fusion will be equal and not a power struggle," the water gem said smiling.
"Yea, Malachite was scary... I mean... sorry," Steven said but Lapis shook her head.
"No, she was. That wasn't me and that wasn't Jasper. It was our emotions fighting and that wasn't good."
"I agree. Fusion is about being teamwork and understanding. It's about love."
"Well, maybe Amy can show Jasper," Steven said, "It'll be more fun and if Homeworld comes along... We'll be ready."
X
Amy placed her forehead against the quartz soldier's and smiled sweetly at her. Neither one said a thing as Jasper waited for her answer; she felt as if Amy was staring into her mind to make sure she was being real and if she really wanted that. Even if she had said no being close to her was better than nothing. Maybe Jasper liked the fact Amy showed her that her diamond wasn't just a power hungry bitch but she wasn't sure how to feel about it though.
"Yes I will Jasper but you have to work being friendly with my friends because they will always be there for me," Amy whispered.
"I can do that."
They sat in the sand looking up into the night sky. It was so beautiful out and you could see lots of stars. It made Amy sad because she couldn't see her planet but she knew one day she could go back and be there, even if it was just to visit and see if other gems came forth from there like she did. Jasper placed her chin on Amy's shoulder and relaxed against her.
"Well um... what do we do now?" Amy asked.
Jasper smiled and put her face in Amy's hair. It smelled so good.
"Well your friends are watching us already," Jasper said pointing to the house.
Amy looked and sat them all staring. Amethyst started waving.
"Do you want to go inside?" Amy asked.
"I don't think they'd want me there."
"Don't be silly, let's go!"
Amy pulled Jasper to her feet like it was nothing and started pulled her towards the house. Jasper was extremely reluctant but she did what Amy wanted. They headed up the stairs and she opened the screen door stepping inside. Amy's finger were laced with Jasper's and she wasn't going to let go.
"She can stay," Garnet said as the purple-blue opened her mouth.
"Really?" Jasper said sounding shocked.
"Yes, I can see her actions won't be like they were before. It'll be nice to get to know her a little better," the fusion said as walked towards the temple door.
"Well goodnight!" Pearl said and she went to her room waving.
"I see your appearance has changed," Peridot said, "Later we will talk and see what theories I can come up with."
Lapis picked Peridot as she was talking more and they warped to the barn. Steven was already asleep just leaving Amethyst.
"Hey," the purple gem said.
"Hey."
The two quartz said nothing else as they stood in awkward silence.
"Want to sleep with me on the couch?" Amy asked trying to release the pent up tension between them.
"What's a couch?" Jasper asked looking lost.
"It's this thing with cushions. It's for relaxing, sitting and sleeping."
Jasper scratched her head and headed over to it to sit down. She touched it with her hands and it was indeed soft. Amy sat down at one end while Jasper down easily sinking rather enjoying the feeling beneath her. Amethyst went to the Temple door and went into her room ignoring Amy ignoring the new couple. Amy laid back into the cushions and pillows as Jasper liked around the house.
To Jasper it was odd to look at. She was use to metal and crystals with sturdy materials not a wooden house. The Diamonds were a lot more fancy than the human The Steven. She couldn't possibly see why any of them would want to stay in a place like that considering the gem monsters and mutants around; she finally considered it was a human thing. Amy patted her lap and Jasper laid down.
Jasper closed her eyes as Amy started stroking her hair affectionately. Jasper never in her life felt close to someone in the 5000 plus years of life; she was made for battle not cuddling. Amy started to nod off and her head went to the side resting on the cushion. How could Amy trust someone so easily after everything she felt? Amy had access to all the negative emotions Jasper was feeling at the time and yet she just wanted her to let it go.
Jasper looked up at the now purple gem wondering why she was in such demand of the Diamonds considering she could cure corruption with minimal problems. Jasper closed her eyes and waited for Amy to say something but she never did. Jasper had heard some of the life forms on Earth had to rest like recharging limbs enhancers and things such as that. Was this some kind of habit she had picked up from The Steven?
Jasper kept her head in Amy's lap for the remainder of the night not moving once afraid to disturb the alien gem.
X
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The next morning Amy woke up and saw that Jasper had actually fallen asleep. The giant orange quartz remained still and quiet. No one else had come out of their rooms and Steven was snoring soundly- the sun wasn't even up yet. She got up and moved Jasper's head lowering it onto the cushion.
Amy went to the kitchen and saw it barely six in the morning so she decided to flip through the breakfast cookbook Pearl had gotten her. She liked that Pearl was eager to teach her Earth things- it made her feel wanted even when she felt out of place. Amy hopped up and started grabbing bowls moving silently like a ninja throughout the kitchen. She had decided she was going to make a breakfast casserole with eggs, bacon, cheese and hash browns.
Amy was already done throwing everything together and she stuck it on the oven just as Pearl came out of the Temple door. The slender gem looked impressed that Amy had the motivation to get up and start breakfast.
"Thank you Amy," Pearl said smiling, "I can start Steven's laundry early and be done. How long on the food?"
"Twenty minutes. What is laundry?"
"It's washing and drying clothes when they're dirty."
"Ohhh. Is Amethyst ok?" Amy asked.
Pearl tapped her chin, "Considering the things that happened with Jasper she might feel uneasy and strange with her staying here."
"I can understand that."
Pearl eyed Amy giving her a strange look.
"You know something don't you?" Pearl said.
"I do. When I went to fix Jasper's corruption, I saw it. There's more to her than you think."
Pearl smiled, "As long as you know, I trust you."
Amy grinned as Pearl left to the warp pad.
When twenty minutes passed she pulled the breakfast casserole out. Steven sat up his bed and saw that Amy had made breakfast all by herself. He got up and ran downstairs heading for the bathroom. Amy watched Jasper as she slept on the couch peacefully or maybe she wasn't asleep, just resting and listening.
"You made food Amy? Pearl will be so happy!" Steven cried sitting up at the bar smiling.
"She already knows. She is doing your laundry right now."
"How did you sleep? Is everything ok with Jasper?" he asked with his mouth watering as he stared at the breakfast casserole.
"I slept just fine. Everything with Jasper is fine too. I'm glad she's here."
"I'm glad she's here too and I'm glad you make her happy."
Amy's cheeks turned a dark purple color as she smiled.
In the next ten minutes Amethyst came out smelling the food. She hopped onto the stool beside of Steven as Amy served her a plate. Garnet came out of her room smiling at the scene before her. She looked over at Jasper who was still sleeping on the couch and she smiled wider; the house was still standing and no one was hurt so everything was ok.
"Are you gonna wake her up to eat?" Amethyst asked.
Amy blinked, "I don't know if she would eat food."
Pearl returned on the warp pad with a basket of neatly folded laundry. She walked up to Steven's loft and put everything away. Everything seemed to be going so well even if Jasper was asleep. Amy ate her plate of food and watched Jasper lay on the couch without moving still. Was she laying there listening to everything so she knew what happened in the mornings? Amy got up and walked over to the couch.
She touched Jasper's shoulder and whispered, "Jasper, it's time to wake up."
Jasper's large yellow eyes flew open and they locked onto Amy's strange blue and purple ones. The purple gem smiled at her.
"Morning Jasper. Did you enjoy sleeping?" she asked.
"It felt strange. Do you do this all the time?" Jasper asked sitting up on the couch.
"Yea... It helps me feel better since I've got here. You don't have to do it if you don't want."
Jasper smiled and brushed Amy's hair off her face, "I liked it just fine. I could get use to waking up if you're there."
Amy blushed furiously.
"Well um... what would you like to do today? We can do anything."
"What is there to do?" the quartz asked.
"Why don't you take her to the barn and watch that show Peridot and Lapis like?" Steven asked.
"I don't know if she would like that," Amy said tapping her lips.
"I don't see why not... Jasper is your girlfriend."
Amy stared at him, "Girlfriend?"
"Yea! It's someone who you're in love with and that is also your friend too. You two do stuff together that you both like and it's fun," Steven explained smiling.
Jasper looked at Amy who looked thoughtful at the information.
"How do you become girlfriends?" the alien gem asked.
"You just ask her to be your girlfriend," Amethyst said picking up the casserole dish.
"Amy, will you be my girlfriend?" Jasper asked.
Amy nodded blushing more. The quartz embraced her in a hug making Steven say, "awww!"
"Um... let's go see Peridot and Lapis," Jasper said taking her hand and heading to the warp pad.
Yes, I had to get them sucked into Camp Pining Hearts too lol Sorry if my updates are getting further apart, I'm just tired from working and a lot is going on in my life but I'll continue to do my story regardless. I was thinking of doing a Halloween Special after the next chapter. Enjoy your day :)