So I'm back! After an unexpected bout of a condition I like to call laziness, I'm finally writing again! Also a big thank you to all the reviewers, followers, and favoriters. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!
Chapter 4: A Short Vacation
The warp pad glowed to life as Steven and Lapis Lazuli appeared. Steven warped to the beach that Sadie, Lars, and he were "stuck" at. It was a very tropical area, with palm trees everywhere. The ocean was shimmering with the reflection of stars, since the sun had just set.
"So… here we are… I guess." said Steven, lightly blushing.
"Wow… it's so beautiful. Thank you, Steven!" Lapis exclaimed, a warm smile on her face. She ran off to the water, Steven following close behind. She jumped in, splashing Steven. Steven also jumped in. Even if he had all his clothing on, he figured Lapis could take care of it. They playfully splashed at each other. Lapis then formed a bucket of water (using water) and dumped it on Steven. He got drenched, if he wasn't already with the splashing. Regardless, Steven laughed, Lapis giggling. They walked out of the water.
"That was a blast!" Steven said excitedly.
"You bet!" Lapis said.
Lapis took the water out of Steven's clothes and dumped it in the ocean. It reminded Steven of a waterbender from Avatar: The Last Airbender, one of his favorite cartoons.
"Thanks." Steven said quietly, staring into Lapis Lazuli's eyes.
"No problem. Anything for you." she said, staring back.
They both stared into each other's eyes for a moment. Normally it would have been awkward, but it wasn't. It just felt… right. They both blushed, but didn't break the stare.
"Lapis… I-I think I love you…" Steven said happily.
"I think I love you too, Steven!" Lapis replied.
"Lapis!" Steven exclaimed, running toward her.
They ran toward each other, even if they weren't that far away. They hugged as if they were the only ones in the world at that moment. But this was different from the hug when they first met again on the beach. This hug can only be described as a hug of love. However, Steven isn't exactly smooth when it comes to the ladies. The impact from the hug had knocked Lapis over, Steven hanging on to her. They both toppled over, Steven on top of her.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!" Steven said, trying not to blush, although completely failing.
Lapis just giggled. "Steven, I'm fine!" she said, continuing to giggle. Lapis flipped Steven off of her, still hanging on. They just kind of… rolled, in a giggling mess on the beach. Eventually they both got up.
"Lapis, I love you." Steven said comfortingly.
"I know. I love you too." Lapis Lazuli said, leaning on his shoulder.
They walked towards the warp pad. With a quick hand motion, they teleported off.
When they got there, Lapis Lazuli realized there was something she forgot to account for- the return of the Crystal Gems. Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl were standing in a circle, obviously panicked about the whereabouts of Steven. They all turned toward Lapis and Steven.
"Steven! Where were you? Why is she with you?" Pearl asked quickly, running over to hug Steven, comfort him.
"She must have abducted him!" Amethyst yelled.
Before Steven had a chance to explain the situation, Amethyst took out her whip and with a single motion, tied it around Lapis Lazuli.
"Lapis!" Steven exclaimed.
"I can't believe she did this to you!" Pearl accused.
Holy balls! Cliffhanger! Yeah, I'm terrible at writing fluff... XD Anyway, sorry for the wait, again! See you next chapter!
-theuniversewillfall