Garnet groaned for at least the fifth time in ten minutes and paced around her room. She stopped at her desk and stared at her phone, then growled and went back to pacing.
"I's just a simple phone call. Why can't I do this!?" Garnet growled again and grabbed the phone. She hid the green button and then brought it up to her ear. Her eyes widened as her fear caught up with her actions, but before she could end the call she heard a click. Her heart stilled.
"Hello?" It was most definitely her voice. Garnet felt her face flush and her knees grow weak at just the sound of it. "Hello? Is anyone there?" Garnet gasped, she hadn't said a word!
"Ah, er, yes. Sorry. 'Ello." Pearl giggled and Garnet sunk down on her bed, a goofy smile spreading across her face.
"Oh, I'm sorry for laughing! That was just... adorable..." Garnet sighed.
"You're beautiful. Wait what." Pearl laughed. "I'm sorry, I'm just not used t' talkin' to beautiful women." Pearl's laugh trailed off until they were sitting in comfortable silence. "'M sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you into silence."
"No! I mean, you don't have to be sorry, I'm just... Not used to being complimented." She let out a nervous laugh.
"Don't be sorry, it's quite alright. There was something I wanted to ask you, though."
"Hm? What is it?" Garnet swore there was a difference in her voice.
"I was wonderin' if you'd like to go to dinner with m-"
"Yes!" Garnet's eyes widened in surprise. "Oh, my, I'm sorry I didn't mean to- I'm sorry I'm- oh goodness..." This time it was Garnet's turn to laugh. "I suppose I've made a fool of myself, haven't I?"
"What! No, of course not! I'm glad to know you're just as excited as I am."
"So, when did you have in mind?" Garnet glanced at the clock. 5 o'clock.
"Would tonight at 8 be too soon?"
"No, of course not! That would be lovely." Garnet grinned. She got Pearl's address written down, and then the call ended, both needing to get ready. Garnet fought the urge to squeal like a little girl and instead fistpumped.
"Yes yes yes!" She caught herself and rushed to her armoire, throwing it open and looking for her dress clothes. Garnet wasn't a big fan of dresses, she preferred a well pressed shirt and tie. She pulled on a pair of black slacks, shining black dress shoes, and was just slipping of the button up shirt when Amethyst burst into her room, grinning.
"Sup G!" She paused when she saw Garnet getting dressed, then gave her a knowing look, her grin widening. "Ohhhhh, I see. Got a hott date tonight?" Garnet started to loop her tie and shook her head, laughing.
"Yes, with Pearl." The name felt right on her lips and she smiled.
"Go G! Get it!" Garnet shot her a look and Amethyst barked a laugh, then turned back to the door. "Well, enjoy your date! I expect all the dirty dete's after!" Garnet shot a glare at her back as the door closed behind her. Garnet pulled on a dark grey jacket and grabbed her phone and car keys. She walked towards the door with a slight swagger to her step, everyone that saw her stared after her, all sharing the same knowing look. Garnet bowed to Rose when she passed her in the hall and Rose smiled at her. Soon enough she was out the door and in one of the coven's many cars, following the directions from her phone. She pulled up to a light blue house and stepped out of her car. She straightened her tie and walked up to the front door, passing bushes of gorgeously colored flowers, ranging from lilies to patuneas. She stopped at the door and took a deep breath, then lifted her hand to knock. The door opened under her hand and Pearl walked right into her hand. They both looked down at Garnet's hand pressed against her chest, and both jumped back, Garnet pulling her hands behind her back. Pearl's face was bright red, and Garnet was thankful her blush didn't show through her skin. Pearl was dressed in a light red sundress, the skirt reaching her knees. She had simple make up on, and was wearing a casual pair of flats. It looked beautiful.
"I apologize." Garnet coughed and held out her arm. "Shall we?" Pearl nodded and grabbed her arm, and Garnet led her down the sidewalk to the car. She opened the door for her, then closed it behind her, walking quickly around the car to slip into the driver's seat.
"So, where are we going?" Pearl looked out the window with awe as Garnet sped down the highway and passed into a part of town she'd never been to.
"Just a little restaurant that's a favorite of my family. It's Italian, I hope you don't mind."
"Oh, no! I love Italian food." The rest of the drive was spent in comfortable silence, Pearl humming a song Garnet swore she knew but couldn't quite put her finger on. They pulled up to the front door and Garnet got out quickly to open Pearl's door for her. Garnet intertwined her fingers with Pearl's and tugged her to the door. "Wait, don't you need to park your car?" Garnet nodded at the valet and opened the door for her date, following her inside.
"No. The valet is... an old family friend." Garnet coughed and led Pearl to a private table in the back. He was really a new member of the coven, one of Garnet's men's mate. You couldn't exactly say that on a first date though, so she kept it to herself. They sat across from eachother, a waiter placed menus before them, took their drink order, and disappeared back to the kitchen.
Garnet took a deep breath and smiled at Pearl across the table, the other woman looking nervous and antsy. Garnet reached across and placed her hand atop Pearl's, giving her a comforting smile. Pearl returned the smile. They passed into comfortable conversation, Garnet making Pearl laugh as many times as was possible. Pearl even got a few good ones out of Garnet. It was the best night of their lives.