Hello dearies!

I bring you another chapter!

This is still a result of procrastination...

Enjoy!

It's been a week and still Lapis would not give Peridot the time of day. She would catch her looking at her, but other than that she was practically invisible. The others just told her to give Lapis time. That she did not do well with new people. Yes, Peridot had been spending every lunch with the weird crystal gems. It turns out Garnet along with Pearl where also in their last year, but in a different class than Peridot and Lapis. Amethyst was in the middle of her high school career and everyone knew Steven was new to high school. So far school had been kind to the short girl.

Well until she bumped into one of the more popular kids. It wasn't entirely her fault. They were having PE outside, running track, the teacher too busy trying to flirt with another teacher. She would admit, when running she was clumsy and would often fall onto her face. It had been going good until the last lap or so. Her sneakers' laces came loose and she tripped on it, making her stumble into the woman, a big brute of a girl, famous for her explosive temper, competitiveness in everything and the captain of all the female sports teams. So once Peridot saw who she bumped into, she let out a terrified squeak and started scurrying backwards, terrified for her life. The girl gripped the back of the small girl's shirt and lifted her up. Peridot curled up like a scared little puppy.

"What's a little maggot like you even trying for? I could probably throw you to the other side of the field," the woman laughed. Peridot started shivering as her heart rate sped up to a dangerous rate.

Oh stars at this rate I'll have a heart attack before lunch!

"Leave her alone Jasper," both girls looked to see Lapis stand there with a scowl that both showed boredom and irritation. Jasper chuckled and dropped Peridot to the ground.

"Well, well look who's finally talking to me again," Jasper said as she stroked a finger under Lapis's chin.

"Lazuli…" Peridot whispered as she stood up and corrected her classes. She didn't know what to do. Lapis reeled away in disgust.

"Stop touching me Jasper," Lapis growled and stepped to the smaller girl's side.

"And stop picking on my friends," she added and you could see the anger in Jasper's eyes.

"You're still picking these losers over me, Lapis?" Jasper growled. Lapis clenched her fists.

"Back off Jasper," Lapis's voice got really quiet. Peridot feared a fight would break out. Jasper was so big and strong she would snap them both like twigs! Luckily they were saved by the bell, signifying the start of next period.

"Alright everyone get to your next class before I give all of you an extra hour in laps after school!" The teacher barked and kids scattered like frightened animals. Jasper grunted and walked away. Peridot stood, shaking as she turned to walk away.

"Peridot," the taller girl said and the smaller froze letting out a quiet 'meep'. She looked to Lapis and found her looking to her over her shoulder.

"You okay?" Her voice sounded genuinely sincere. A big goofy smile spread over Peridot's face as she perked up.

Lapis does care!

A slight blush covered Lapis's cheeks as she saw the smile on the small nerds face. The day seemed to brighten a bit. A confused 'um' was all the punk could formulate.

What was she feeling? Her heart felt all warm and fuzzy when she looked to the small glasses wearing nerd. Maybe she was getting sick. That's the only explanation Lapis could come up with. Or rather the only one she accepted it to be. There was no way she liked this shrimp. Lapis couldn't help the thought that the girl was rather adorable…dork.

The two girls made their way to get changed and after headed to their next class.

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"And then she drops me onto the ground! I mean I could have gotten seriously hurt if I wasn't so used to falling," Peridot said, her salad flying off her fork and all over the table. Pearl just kept cleaning as everyone listened to the re-telling of gym class.

"That Jasper, she's nothing but trouble," Pearl sighed and Garnet nodded.

"You okay Lapis?" Steven asked, always concerned for his friends. Lapis merely shrugged.

"It's whatever," she whispered.

"You sure you're alright?" Garnet asked in her smooth voice. Before Lapis could answer, the table jumped as Amethyst slammed her fists down.

"That Jasper is a pain the butt! I say we should teach her a lesson."

"Relax Amethyst, that would make us no better than her," Pearl said as she sat back down, satisfied that the table was now clean.

"What happened between Lazuli and Jasper anyway?" Peridot asked. She noticed some weirdness between the two and was pondering what they meant with their words. Everyone looked to Lapis as she crushed a can of Pepsi in her hand. Peridot could she was shaking slightly.

"I think it's best if we don't talk about Jasper anymore, the bell is going to ring anyway," Garnet said and sure enough the bell rang. The gang went their separate ways and the walk between Lapis and Peridot was silent.

This feels awkward.

"Hey, um, Lazuli, do you watch Camp Pining Hearts?" Peridot asked trying to distract the taller girl. Lapis blinked and looked to the shorter one.

"I didn't know that anyone besides me ever watched it," she sounded genuinely surprised.

"Are you kidding me? I love that show!" Peridot beamed a smile and for the first time she saw Lapis give a small smile. The two got to talking and all they could talk about was the TV drama they both loved.

Well well well...

Imma leave this here.

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