Lapis sighed and walked from the main part of the house into the little add-on the gems had made for her and Peridot. At first, sharing a room with the technician had seemed like the WORST idea anyone had ever had. It came to grow on her though, and so had Peridot. Mm Peridot… Just the thought of the green gem made her shiver, her skin tingling. The two had become close, closer than anyone knew. Lapis knew she wanted Peridot as her mate, and she was sure she felt the same. But… There was always that nagging feeling, that little voice telling her that she wasn't good enough. That she was too broken. Lapis stood in the doorway and watched as Peridot grumbled to herself while she built on a small device. She was building a defense system for the house because she didn't want her stuff getting wrecked, or so she said. Lapis knew it was because she secretly cared about all of them, especially Steven. After she had gotten all her parts back, the two had hit it off well. They were all great friends. Lapis cleared her throat and closed the door as Peridot turned to look at her, her face turning a dark green.
"Ah, Lapis… Is there something I can do for you?" Lapis giggled. She was always so formal when they were alone.
"Well, there might be something…" Lapis walked up to her chair and held out her hand, a smile spreading across her face. "Dance with me?" Peridot stuttered slightly before she cleared her throat.
"Lapis honestly… I don't have time for nonsense. I have to get this completed and put up so that Ste- uh, I mean my things don't get wrecked and-" Lapis groaned and grabbed her hand, yanking her out of her chair.
"Peri please, just shut up and dance with me." Peridot stumbled against her and slipped one arm around Lapis' waist, the other intertwining with Lapis'. Lapis led her in a slow waltz, and Peridot kept to the motions. One two three, one two three, over and over. Lapis sighed and stopped, causing Peridot to stumble slightly.
"Wha- Why'd you stop?" Peridot blushed and she puffed up, obviously embarrassed.
"You're holding back, I can't tell. Come on Peri, would you just dance with me?" Peridot stared at her in silence. Lapis sighed, and was about to give up when she was tugged against her lover's chest. "Peridot, what are you doing?"
"Shut up and dance with me." Peridot pushed her back, took control, and led her into a sensual tango. Lapis felt her face heat up as she was twirled around and pulled back against Peridot's chest, the other's hands roaming across her hips and stomach as they danced. Lapis spun back around and Peridot caught her, dipping her low. Lapis felt her breath catch, could feel Peridot's breath brush against her lips as she pulled her closer. Their lips were so very close, and Lapis was about to make the move to connect them when the door slammed open and in ran Steven.
"Guys we're back!" Peridot screamed and dropped Lapis. "Oh oops! Sorry Lapis…" She groaned and glared at Peridot, who winced and turned around to walk back to her table.
"She'll be fine. And what did I say about knocking?" Steven twirled his fingers and gave a nervous laugh.
"To do it?"
"Exactly. Now please, Steven. I have work to do." The boy nodded and waved at Lapis before leaving, making a point to close the door behind him. Lapis sighed and walked up behind Peridot, sliding her hands down her shoulders and around her neck to hug her from behind.
"He loves you ya know." Peridot sighed and nodded, grabbing one of Lapis' hands and holding it. Lapis placed a lingering kiss on her cheek before pulling away. "I'm thinking about a nap. Join me?" Peridot turned around to look at her and she offered her hand. She stared at it for a second before nodding and taking it, allowing Lapis to lead her to the bed.
"A nap sounds good."