With an entire afternoon of freedom from familial responsibilities, Peridot relaxed in the notion that she could do whatever she wanted. And what she wanted to do, was to stay with Lapis. And with the addition of a pair of goggles, she'd be able to see her underwater world clearer.

The two of them returned to the Coral filled area they'd previously visited, Peridot leaving her clothes behind and uncomfortably wearing her glasses beneath her goggles. Upon arrival, she stopped and held onto the mermaid's arm for leverage. She calmed her breathing as she remembered her panic attack from the previous day. Now that she had come to terms with her thoughts, she couldn't get so overwhelmed today, she had to make sure of that.

Being given an encouraging smile from Lapis, she let go and floated above water, observing the colorful arrangement below. When she pulled her head back up, wiping hair from her line of sight, she saw Lapis giggle.

"What?"

"You look like a dead fish when you do that." She smiled. She swam forward and past Peridot, holding her hands firmly. "Trust me." The blonde nodded and took a deep breath.

The mermaid shifted and put a hand on her back and proceeded to pull her underwater with her, the hand on her back keeping her from floating back up to the surface. Peridot was now up close with the coral, but all she could do was watch her friend.
After a minute, she got her attention with a tap on the arm and pointed towards the surface. Quickly back above the surface, she gasped for air and settled down.

"Thanks."

The sun started to set and the two of them floated on their backs, watching the colors of the sky. Peridot was comforted in the idea that her parent's car wasn't back yet and she still had plenty of time to spend with her. It was day four of her holiday, meaning that after midnight she had two full days left before she would probably never see her again. Just the thought of it broke her heart. After feeling alone most of her life, she'd have to give it all up. She had to enjoy the now.

Snapping out of her thoughts, she realized that they had been floating in silence, further and further away from the shore, causing her to lose her balance, grabbing onto Lapis, apologizing profusely. The only reply she got was a laugh as she quickly grabbed the goggles that slipped off her forehead in the motions and wore it on her arm to not lose it.

"You know I can't swim this well," she felt her cheeks burn red in embarrassment, "Please, can we go back to shore."

"You want me to carry you again?" Peridot avoided her gaze, remembering the last time, so close to her chest, which only made her blush more, "Hey, Peri~" She swam upright again, grinning, trying to grab her attention "Come on, I'll take you to shore."

"Lapis, you don't have to carry me like a baby." She argued, though she did really enjoy being so close to her.

"You carry babies ?" She replied confused "But babies can swim just as well as any adult."

"That doesn't exactly make me feel any better about it." She mumbled under her breath, taking it as a blow to her ego, mermaid offspring being better than her in this situation. In addition, the sudden realization of the cold water, slowly chilling her body, made her long for the warm sand on the shore.

"How do you want me to bring you back then? Push you? On my back? Do you want me to drag you?" She grabbed her hands softly and began to pull her towards the shore, giggling at Peridot's expression as she was splashed with cold salt water. She stopped abruptly and Peridot found herself pressed against her, glasses wet and vision blurry, looking up. "You alright?"

Her voice was soft like an angel had whispered the meaning of life in her very own ears. And she was Speechless. Her mouth just hung open as she stared up at her, her beauty visible even through the drops of water on her lenses. This girl was amazing in every way.

Before Peridot could even make a move, Lapis made hers. Putting her hands on the smaller girl's waist, she tilted her head as she leaned down to claim her lips. They brushed together a few seconds as she hesitated, the warmth of her breath sending chills down Peridot's body, then shockwaves as they lightly pressed together. She felt as if she had died and had been sent to heaven, gifted with the luxury of utter bliss. She released her tensed muscles and rested her hands on the mermaid's bare chest, reciprocating the kiss.

The kiss broke as Lapis couldn't contain her smile, Peridot watched, confused.

"What?"

"I didn't think I had the confidence to finally kiss you," She giggled in disbelief, "I'm so happy."

Peridot's eyes opened as wide as they could go. Lapis liked her too. Lapis liked her too! She couldn't believe it. She couldn't believe that not only someone liked her, but that she could make someone happy. Lapis was crying and laughing because of her. She felt amazing, she felt...Big. She felt Human.