"Oh how about this one!?" Pearl looked down at Steven as he raced up to her with a box of cereal in his hands. She didn't even read the name, just smiled and ruffled his hair, then slipped it into the basket under her arm.
"Whatever you want Steven." Steven slipped his hand into Pearl's and she lead him towards the produce aisle. She had just stopped to pick out a few of the boys favorite fruit, peaches of course, when she heard him gasp and he tugged his hand out from her's. "Steven?" She turned around and her eyes went wide.
"Garnet!" Pearl felt her cheeks heat up and she tucked her hair behind her ear as she watched the two interact.
"Hey, there's my little man!" Garnet lifted him into the air and he giggled loudly, his hands slipping into her hair.
"Garnet, I've missed you!"
"I've missed you too little buddy!" Garnet's eyes flicked over to Pearl and she did a double take, Pearl's face flushing a light pink. "Steven, who's your pretty friend?" Steven laughed as she set him down and ran over to grab Pearl's arm.
"This is my mom! Her name's Pearl." Steven tugged her closer and Garnet held out her hand. Pearl looked at it for a moment before grabbing and shaking it with her free hand.
"A very pretty name for a very pretty lady." Garnet gave Pearl her best smile, and the shorter woman's face darkened.
"Oh my, not really." Garnet released her hand and she waved it in the air before brushing hair out of her face. "It's just my name. The name I was born with. I mean-" Garnet laughed and Pearl cringed.
"Well I like it." The two women shared a smile and Steven looked up at them, his mouth spreading into a knowing grin. "Maybe you'd let me take you out sometime, Miss Pearl." Pearl snorted and Garnet's smile widened.
"Just Pearl, please. And I think… That sounds lovely." Garnet pulled Pearl's hand away from her hair and pressed a kiss to the back. Pearl's eyes widened and her fingers curled around her shirt, her grip tightening.
"Well then, I'll pick you up tonight at 8, if that's alright with you, ma'am." Pearl nodded and Garnet released her hand, then ruffled Steven's hair again. "I'll see you later than little buddy. Pearl." Garnet shot her a wink before walking off to grab what she needed. Pearl's heart fluttered as Steven tugged her towards the check out aisles, and she paid without much thought. She smiled down at him as he slipped his hand into her's and they walked towards their van, Pearl packing the items into the back while Steven opened the side door to climb inside. Pearl closed the back door and climbed into the driver's seat, clicking her seat belt and starting the van automatically. She froze with her fingers on the radio button, getting ready to play Steven's favorite station, when it hit her. She had a date. Tonight. With a very beautiful woman. She gulped and pulled out of her parking space, heading off towards home.
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"Are you sure this looks alright?" Pearl checked her outfit over for about the millionth time since she'd put it on and Amethyst groaned. Steven held up a pair of modest flats and Pearl accepted them with a smile.
"Mom, you look fine. Can I please leave now?!" Amethyst hopped off the couch and inched towards the door.
"Now now, you can't leave you have to watch Steven!" Amethyst groaned and flopped back onto the couch.
"Why!? He's old enough, he can watch himself!" Before Pearl could reply there was a knock at the door. Her eyes widened and she stumbled to slip on the shoes before she rushed to the door and, after fixing her hair and composing herself, opened it to find Garnet on the other side. She was dressed modestly and laid back; a pair of nice slacks, shining black shoes, a white button up shirt, and a loose black tie. Her eyes swept down Pearl's body and she felt her face heating up. Steven had picked out a modest light blue sundress with a white sash around the middle that tied into a bow at the back. Amethyst had offered to do her make up, and she was a master. Pearl's eyes were outlined in dark black eyeliner that curved off into beautiful wings, which made her baby blues absolutely shine. Her cheeks were a light rosy pink and her lips were a deep sultry red. Garnet eyes flickered to Pearl's lips more than once, and Pearl found her confidence building.
"You look, absolutely gorgeous." Garnet grinned at her and Pearl felt her cheeks heat up.
"Thank you… You look very good as well." Pearl heard Amethyst fake gag and fought not to glare at her. "Ah, we should probably go. It's getting close to our reservation time." Garnet nodded and offered her arm, and Pearl hesitantly wrapped her hands around her bicep. It was unsurprisingly well muscled, and she fought the urge to squeeze and explore. Garnet shot Steven a wink before closing the door behind them. Amethyst waited until she heard the car start and drive away then she turned to grin at her brother.
"Hey Steve-O. How'd you like to go somewhere fun?"
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Silence. They had been sitting in silence for a good twenty minutes since they had entered the restaurant, except to order, and Pearl's nerves were starting to get to her. Finally, Garnet cleared her throat and leaned back in her chair.
"So tell me Pearl, what do you do for a living?" Pearl jumped slightly at the break in silence but recovered with a quick smile.
"Oh! I'm a history teacher. In my teen years I was a mechanic, but that's no way for a mother to act." Garnet crooked an eyebrow at her.
"You say that as if your teen years was ages ago." Pearl sighed and gave a shirt laugh, her finger twining together.
"It feels like eons.." Before Garnet could say more their food arrived, and they settled into a comfortable silence as they ate. Garnet felt pressure building in her bladder and excused herself to use the restroom leaving Pearl to herself. She sighed and buried her face in her hands. This date was going horribly. She looked up and saw Garnet walking out of the bathroom, but tensed up when she heard the distinct sound of motorcycles revving. She'd know that sound anywhere, because the only person in town with one was her daughter. Her head whipped to the window as she watched a flash of purple speed by, and she immediately signaled the waiter for the check. She paid as Garnet walked up to her and she grabbed her purse and ran out of the restaurant.
"Pearl wait!" Pearl's dress whipped to the side as the motorcycle raced past her, kicking up sprays of dirt. Pearl coughed and her eyes went wide as something stuck out to her. There were two people on the motorcycle.
"STEVEN!" Pearl took off after them and she heard Garnet curse before her footfalls fell into step behind her. Pearl followed them around the corner and towards the teenagers' "secret hide out". When they reached it Pearl was breathing hard and her face was deep red, her hair askew and her date ruined. And she was beyond pissed. She stormed through the door, Garnet following a short distance behind her, and marched into the main room of an abandoned warehouse. Teenagers lined the walls and filled the center, dancing to a heavy base line. And right in the middle of it all was Amethyst and Steven. The poor boy looked lonely and afraid, and Pearl's blood boiled as she stomped over to them. Pearl cleared her throat and Amethyst turned around, her grin slipping away and the color draining from her face. "This is what you call watching your brother!?" Amethyst stammered for a minute before Pearl held up a finger to silence her. "You've endangered your brother's life, you've disobeyed my instructions, and you ruined my evening. Get Steven home right now. I'll decide what to do with you later." Amethyst hung her head and tugged Steven out a side door, the sound of her motorcycle starting and driving away filling the now silent building. Pearl ignored the stares shot her way and left the way she came. Garnet followed silently behind her until they were in the alley beside the restaurant. Only then did she grab Pearl's hand and pull her to a stop. "I'm sorry you had to see that Garnet, my daughter is… Eccentric. She doesn't follow the rules, she blazes her own path and life. While I'm extremely proud, sometimes we just don't see eye to eye and I-"
"Pearl." The shorter woman looked up at her in surprise. She had finally used her name. Their eyes locked and Pearl felt a fire light in her stomach. Garnet's eyes were deep and there was something inside she couldn't put a word to, but whatever it was she knew what it was and she hoped she was right. Garnet pressed her back against the wall and then they were kissing. It was hot and desperate, and Pearl felt embarrassment at the way she was behaving. She was giving into her lustful urges like some horny teenager, but she couldn't help it. Garnet tasted so sweet and her body felt oh so nice pressed against hers. She wanted more, craved more, her mind screamed for more. "Can I take you home?" It was mumbled against her neck as Garnet moved down her body and Pearl let a moan slip out before releasing a breathy yes. Garnet pulled Pearl's legs up and around her waist, and pressed against her harder, her teeth scraping against her skin. She pulled away from Pearl suddenly and grabbed her hand to pull her to her car. They climbed in and raced to Garnet's house, entering it without grandeur. As soon as the lock clicked Pearl tackled Garnet back and pressed their lips together, her hands racing to undo the buttons on her shirt. Her hands were sweating and she couldn't get a good grip on the buttons, it took her several tries to get the first undone.
"Fuck this." Pearl ripped her shirt apart and slid her fingers against Garnet's stomach and ribs.
"I'd prefer you to fuck me." Garnet flipped them over and kissed Pearl. It was all teeth and desperation and Pearl thought maybe she was in love but she wasn't sure. When Garnet's hand slipped between her legs and her mind went fuzzy, that's when she knew she was in for the ride of her life.
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Garnet watched Pearl's eyes flutter open slowly, a small smile spreading across her face. Pearl's eyes widened and she shot into a sitting position, gripping the sheets and trying to hide herself.
"Where- wha-" Her face was bright red and Garnet thought she was absolutely adorable.
"Good morning to you too, gorgeous." Garnet leaned in for a kiss and Pearl sat frozen, staring at Garnet as she leaned away to stare at her. "Are you alright?"
"We. We had sex?" Garnet let slip a large goofy grin, her eyes lighting up.
"Oh yes. Several times. Or do you not remember?" Her hands slid around Pearl's waist and pulled her closer. Pearl groaned at her stiff joints. Her hips were so sore, she felt as though she had been crushed. She felt Garnet kissing at sensitive areas on her neck and assumed she had more than a few love bites and hickeys.
"I remember. Did you… Enjoy yourself?" Garnet froze and pulled Pearl closer.
"More than you'll ever know." Pearl's heart fluttered.
"Then mayhaps we could do this again sometime?"
"Which part?" Garnet chuckled and pulled away from Pearl, pushing a stray piece of hair from the shorter woman's eyes. "The date or the sex?"
"Yes." Pearl flashed a cheeky grin and Garnet nodded in fake astonishment.
"I'll have to think about it." She laughed as Pearl hit her shoulder playfully. "Your proposal has been reviewed by the council and it has been accepted. Hey." Garnet grabbed Pearl's chin and pulled her in for a kiss. "I'm joking with ya. I'd love to." Pearl giggled and bit her lip, her eyes shifting to stare at Garnet's lips.
"Maybe right now?" Garnet chuckled and pulled her in for another kiss, shifting slowly to lean over her as she pressed Pearl down against her bed.
"The council approves."