Steven Universe: Only Fuse with You (Peridot x Lapis)

Chapter 4

NOTES: Hmm, I'm deciding whether to make this M-Rated...normally when I try to stay in a T-Rating, I go overboard. We shall see...

Peridot was good at what she does, as a technician she knew what she was doing...a simple device like a 1980's tape recorder would be no problem...before she couldn't fix it because of how Lapis upset her by destroying it and at the same time, hurting Peridots feelings but now they are both on talking terms and the fact that Lapis apologised and asked to have it fixed was a good sign in Peridot's view. Lapis didn't have the heart to tell Peridot that she saw her dreams...she figured it was something that Peridot wanted to keep to herself but then...maybe it was good to get it out in the open. Did Peridot really like or even love Lapis...or is it just lust, a cheap to-be-fling? Lots of things were on Lapis's mind and she figured Peridot would be the same. In all honest, Lapis found Peridot to be cute but wasn't sure if this was a sign of love...both have never loved anyone...but Lapis was always someone's prisoner, how could you find time for love? Questions, questions, questions...all need answering.

This made Lapis space out a little but then watched Peridot, as she was nearly finished with the cassette recorder, a few more screws and it'd be brand new looking, the plastic coating may have been cracked but so long as it worked, it shouldn't be a problem. Lapis watched with interest...any other technician would be clumsy or hard on the item they would be fixing or building...but Peridot was quite delicate with the cassette player...Lapis noticed Peridots hands were gently holding the item and carefully placing the small screws. Lapis had a strange thought to herself...if Peridot was carefully handling a small item with that delicateness, how would she be on her...? Lapis frowned at the thought, what a silly time to be thinking that...they weren't even in...love with each other and yet, it was another question suddenly added on her list...

PERIDOT: There! (Puts the screw down) It should be fine now.

LAPIS: Wow. It looks brand new.

PERIDOT: Well, aside from the cracks that you caused...(Lapis looked hurt) Uh...w-which isn't a big deal, it should work as normal. In fact, it WILL work as normal. Heh.

Lapis smiled, she knew Peridot wasn't great with her words. Peridot then opened up the cassette player and put a tape in, rewinding it to the beginning, eventually it stopped.

PERIDOT: Here, say something. (Presses the record button)

LAPIS: Uh...does...this thing work...?

Peridot stopped recording and played back the tape.

Uh...does...this thing work...?

LAPIS: Wow, it really works.

PERIDOT: Well, I am good at what I do.

Lapis smiled again, this making Peridot blush a little and handed the tape recorder to Lapis, who accepted the offer.

LAPIS: Thank you.

PERIDOT: Your welcome. Just...try not to squeeze it next time.

Lapis made an awkward laugh, as did Peridot. They then stayed silent, both thinking of something to say, of course the longer they stayed quiet the longer it got a little tense. Lapis then eventually broke the silence.

LAPIS: Peridot. (Peridot looks at Lapis) There was a reason why I was angry with you...

PERIDOT: (Sighs) I know...