Author's Note: I've began this story on Archive of Our Own but wanted to bring it over here as well. Plus It's my story and if you don't visit the other site I still want you to be able to read it.
Putting down her guitar Lapis stretched and made her way to her closet to grab some clean clothes before hopping into the shower. Steven had invited her to go out tonight and she figured since she didn't have band practice she would go along for the ride, plus she enjoyed hearing his stories and what all he has been doing recently. She didn't mind his friends, hell they were the sweetest trio you could ever meet, she just had small pet peeves such as Amethyst being unable to sit still, Pearl being very bossy, and Garnet either knowing everything or not moving for an hour. Cleaning herself off she wondered who this mysterious person Steven was going to introduce her to was? Was she like the trio? Was she someone she knew before hand?
Lapis turned off the tv as she heard a honk outside. "You ready?!" Steven shouted as Lapis locked the door behind her.
"Ready as I'll ever be buddy." she hugged him tightly before joining the group in the car. Lapis saw the normal gang and raised an eyebrow; "No special guest?"
"She'll be meeting us at the venue, can't help but to say that i'm excited for you two to meet!" he exclaimed with a large grin, Lapis giggled at rested as they made the journey to the excitement!
"Wakey wakey Lapis, we've arrived." Steven slowly stirred her awake, Lapis sat up and stretched before exiting the vehicle behind the group. She loved coming here and seeing the new acts, the White Rabbit always had some good talent and occasionally bad acts who can't handle criticism. After a short walk through the parking lot Lapis captured the scent of alcohol and cigarettes, fanning away the scent she found a table and called them all over.
"Always next to the bar but never too far from the stage right?" Amethyst commented, Lapis shot a thumbs up and Amethyst grinned before heading off to grab drinks.
"Anyone you recognize Lapis?" Pearl asked staring at the drummer, Lapis saw Earl on bass but she wasn't sure if Bob was singing or not, being a local musician around this town ment you knew about line-up changes and who was who when it came to filling in for others.
"I think I see Earl and Bob but you seem to know an awful lot about the drummer eh Pearl?" Pearl smirked with a faint blush;
"That's S. on drums, we work together at the bank. Very charming woman, she'll be happy I finally get to see her band." Lapis patted her shoulder and nudged for her to get closer. S. looked up and smiled brightly before shooting a wink towards Pearl who waved frantically.
Amethyst had returned with beer and a few shots before Garnet sat down and joined in. Lapis waved and Garnet grinned before waving back.
"Where's Steven?" Amethyst questioned before taking a swig of her drink. Garnet pointed behind her outside where Steven was waving someone down. Lapis smirked and stood up waving them both over as Steven came in with a blonde haired woman, Lapis caught a quick glance and like what she saw for a fully covered up woman she was quite striking from a distance. She may have been short but she looked great. As the two sat down and joined the group Lapis smiled brightly at her and waved making the woman blush and return the wave.
"I am soooooo glad you finally get to meet!" Steven proclaimed pointing to both with open arms. Lapis extended her arm and shook the woman's hand;
"Nice to meet you, i'm Lapis." The woman's face fell and she pulled her hand back rather quickly before looking down at her lap and sighing nervously; "I'm sorry, did I offend you in any way?" Lapis questioned in a worried manner. The woman took a breath and pushed up her glasses before responding;
"Hey Lapis, it's me, Peridot..." Lapis' smile fell and a glare refilled her face before she balled up her fists and hid them under the table.
"Hello again Peridot... I will stay for Steven's sake but before I even think of speaking to you-"
"I know, i'm sorry... for years I have waited to apologize to you and I hope you can forgive me for joining in on those terrible moments and feelings I caused you."
Steven looked back and forth between them in a worried manner. Lapis closed her eyes and took a breath as Amethyst and Garnet gulped nervously trying to not make it more awkward then it already was.
"Let's just," Lapis spoke and opened her eyes to look Peridot in hers; "see how the night goes ok? Then we'll see if we can be friends." Peridot blushed and smiled brightly making Lapis giggle before catching herself and putting her strong face back on. Pearl returned and saw Peridot giggling;
"Off to a great start huh?"
Hope you like it! Gonna upload all 6 chapters today!
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