Steven Universe Oneshots

Peridot x Jasper Part 2

AN: This is a bit before the incident with the Crystal Gems.

Jasper's POV

 Ever since Peridot found the Crystal Gem's location, she has been locked in her room. She completely ignores me. We haven't spoken in days and as much as I hate to admit it, I miss her. She's all I have now. She's all I have ever had. 

 I finally build up the courage to try and speak to her and approach her door. Should I knock? What's the procedure for this? I slowly and hesitantly lift my hand to the door. Just as I am about to knock the door slides open with a scowling Peridot behind it.

 "Yes?" she says with very evident annoyance.

 "Peridot!" I say more enthusiastically than I intended. She stares at me with a confused expression, as if willing me to either continue or leave.

 "W-what are you working on?" I say.

 "I am working on one of my old projects. Do you need something?" she seems to be getting continually more annoyed.

 "I was um...wondering if you wanted to uh do something with me?" I asked, cringing inwardly at myself. 

 "In what terms?" 

 "A date?" She's going to hate me. I am ruining everything.

 "Jasper..." she sighed and slumped slightly, "You know I don't have the time for such things," but that's not a no? Yes, it is Jasper. Give up now.

 "No, of course. I understand," I turn on my heel, away from her gaze. I should have seen this coming.

 "Jasper, wait!" she grabs my arm and tugs me back slightly to meet her eyes, "I'm sorry..."

 "It's fine," I respond, returning to my usual stony demeanor.

 "I can tell that it is not, Jasper."

 "It is fine," I pull away and turn my back towards her, "You should get back to work."

 I walk away slowly, silently hoping to hear her call. I knew that this wouldn't turn out well, I tell myself. Just as I reach my door, I feel her cold fingers on my arm pulling me towards her. I stare at her slightly smaller form, waiting for her to do something. It seems like an eternity of her looking up at me and me looking down at her. She reaches her hand up to rest on my cheek and I lean into the touch.

 "Maybe we can do something when I finish working..." I nod and smile slightly. She moves her face closer to mine and does what I have imagined her doing for these many years. I relinquish my hard attitude and kiss back passionately. We seem to kiss for hours outside my door when in reality it was more likely a few seconds. She pulls back first and I look into her eyes smiling. 

 "I will come get you when I finish."

 "Alright," I straighten up(haha like you could, Jasper) and compose myself.

 "Goodbye, Jasper," she says once she reaches her door. I wave just as the door slides close in front of her. I return to my training but refuse to forget the event that happened moments before.

AN: Sorry Jasper isn't very...uh Jasper-y. This is probably bad but I tried okay. Here ya go, Cat. I may or may not write a third installment of this. I dunno. BTW feel free to leave suggestions for One-shots, I'll write it at some point. (after I finish all of yours, Cat)