Pearl snorted and nudged Peridot with her elbow, then returned her attention back to her laptop. Peridot laughed and pushed Pearl's shoulder playfully, then poked her in her side. Pearl giggled and slapped Peridot's hand away, but she only upped her tickling, making Pearl squirm.
"Peridot, stop! I'm trying to do my work!"
"No way, clod! You started it!" Peridot squealed as Pearl tackled her out of her chair and began tickling her.
"And I'm going to end it!" Peridot barked a laugh and rolled them over, then wrapped her hands around Pearl's wrists to pin them to the floor. She sat on her stomach and they stared at each other, each of them giggling and smiling.
"Now admit that I'm the best ever."
"Peridot! No way! Get off of me!"
"Never!" Peridot stuck her tongue out and they both laughed, Pearl struggling to push Peridot off.
"Peridot, if you don't get off, I swear I will-" Both girl's heads shot up as the door to the computer lab opened and Garnet walked in. Her jaw dropped and her eyes widened, anger and betrayal flashing across her face, before she turned around and walked back out the door. Peridot and Pearl shared a wide eyed look before Peridot rolled off of her and Pearl ran out the door after her. "Garnet! Wait!" Pearl looked around desperately before she saw her turn the corner and ran after her. She caught up to her and grabbed her hand, tugging her to a stop. Garnet turned to look at her, silent but still obviously angry. "It's not what it looks like…" Garnet growled and slammed her fist against a locker, Pearl flinching and stepping back.
"What do you mean it's not what it looks like?! She was on top of you Pearl. What am I supposed to think!?" Pearl looked down at her feet, tears building in her eyes.
"W-we were messing around and got into a tickle fight and… I'm so s-sorry…" Pearl broke down in tears, and Garnet's eyes widened, anger forgotten.
"No Pearl… Please don't…" Garnet pulled her into a hug and she sobbed against her chest, her tears soaking the front of her jacket.
"I'm s-so sorry G-Garnet… P-please d-don't leave me!" Garnet shushed her softly and rubbed circles on her back.
"No, Pearl, I would neve'… 'M sorry… I get too jealous sometimes…" Pearl's crying quieted down and soon she was silent, sniffling every so often. "I shouldn't 'ave assumed, 'm sorry…" Pearl pulled away from her and wiped her nose on her sleeve, then looked up at Garnet through her lashes.
"Forgive me?" Garnet grabbed Pearl's face and tilted her head up to kiss her.
"You know I'll always forgive you."