A/N: Tbh I'll always write this at like two a.m while I'm drawing then publish it in the morning, so it's never going to be very great.

After Jasper finally left, it was just me, Lapis, Pearl, and Amethyst. These two were tolerable at least. They respected boundaries and understood that I don't enjoy sports.

"Hey Peri, wanna come with us tonight?" Lapis asked

"What? Sorry, I wasn't really listening." I said, not looking up from my game

"We're going to Pearls party tonight. There's not going to be more than 10 people there."

"Is Jasper going to be there? I can't stand being in the same room as her."

"That's understandable, honestly. But we do need an answer whether or not you're going to come."

Does she want me to come or is she inviting me out of pity?

"You said that out loud. And no, we actually want you to come." Amethyst added.

"Okay fine. I'll go." I got up and turned off my game, and sat on my bed.

You wouldn't be able to tell from the expression on my face, but I was completely ecstatic! I can't wait to go to party with Lapis and her friends. As much as I prefer being inside my dorm, I can't wait until I can go out in public with Lapis and spend time with her outside of school. Also, a computer science major being seen with the swim team star could possibly get me some actual friends. I know I said I wasn't here for friends, but I feel like I was using it as an excuse to not hang out with Aquamarine. As the friends left, I wondered what I should do about the whole party-with-Lapis situation, mainly because I don't want to make an ass out of myself in front of her. Normally I wouldn't have any issues with going to a party, but it was a Christmas party. Which essentially means people get dressed up as Santa, give you shitty gifts or expect you to give them a gift, then get wasted, which is not my style. I'd much prefer to have a few drinks and just chill out instead of the entire gift giving thing, after all I am still a college student, which means I have little to no money. I sighed, knowing I'm going to have to buy a gift for Lapis, at least.

"Hey, Lapis? Is it a gift party?"

"Uhm. I believe so, but it's secret santa." Lapis checked her phone, read something and confirmed her previous statement.

"When will we find out who we got?" I asked

"Later today. Pearl has to pair everyone."

"Cool." I stood up from my bed, changed into some jeans and put on a beanie. I spun around to face Lapis and made a 'how do I look' motion.

"You look gay." she chuckled.

"Is that a complement?"

Lapis' face turned completely red, which caused her to resemble a santa hat.

"I-It's a-a complement.." She scratched the back of her head nervously

What's with her?

"Okay, well atleast it's not an insult." I awkwardly did some finger guns, "I'm gonna go to lunch. Wanna tag along?"

"Where are you going?"

"Big Donut probably. Haven't decided yet."

"You're getting a donut for lunch?"

"No..." I sighed "Look, if you have a better idea then lay it on me."

"We could go for pizza, like normal people."

"What do I look like, a fucking bank? Keep it in my price range."

"If we go and eat pizza, I'll pay for it." Lapis offered

There's no way I'm turning down that offer, lunch with Lapis and free food? Talk about score!

"Can do! After you, miss" I opened the door and motioned my arms for her to come.

"Lets go. I'm ready to chow down!"