Steven Universe- Lapis Lazuli X Male Reader

Barn Mates

[Open Int. The Barn]

(Peridot is seen talking into her tape recorder into the barn, while You, Lapis and Steven watch on next to her, You're holding Lapis' hand.)

Peridot: And then I'll say, "Hey, as one refugee to another, it isn't so bad that we can't go back to Homeworld, am I right? Why don't we watch the sun come up and figure out what we're going to do with all this time, eh Lazuli?" And then she'll say, "Yes Peridot, as impressed I was by you on the ship, I am even more impressed with your new compact look and capacity for friendship! I'm so glad we're going to live together!" Peridot, Facet 5.

(Peridot stops recording and casually turns to Lapis.)

Peridot: Let's begin.

Lapis: ... This isn't gonna work.

Peridot: Wait, what?

Lapis: I really thought I would be living with Y/N here.

(You start blushing)

Y/N: I-I uh

Steven: Yeah, but this is even better! Oh here, how about this? I saw this on an episode of a TV show! I didn't see how it ended, but I'm sure it worked out right. We'll divide this place in half.

(Steven takes out a marker and starts drawing a straight line on the floor.)

Steven: You'll both have your own space. High ceilings, real wood floors, convenient location on the heart of the country; so what do you think, roomies?

Y/N: I mean y'all are still seeing each other, but you guys can have spaces of your very own

(Peridot and Lapis stand opposite of one another on both sides of the line.)

Peridot: I like the way you think, You two!

Y/N: Well, I mean..

Lapis: No! No way!

Peridot: What's the problem? You're the one getting all the good stuff! You've got the propeller and paint cans on your side! You can do tons with those! Oooh, actually, I want the paint cans. You wanna trade something?

Lapis: *glares at Peridot dismissively* I don't care about paint cans. That's not the problem.

Peridot: Bah...

(You put your hands on Lapis' shoulders)

Y/N: What's wrong, Lapis?

Lapis: It's her.

Peridot: Egh?! *flinches in confusion*

Lapis: She's the problem. I can't stand the thought of looking at her everyday. She's the one who dragged me back to Earth!

Peridot: Hey, it wasn't my idea! I was headed to Earth and I needed an informant! It should have been a simple mission. Things didn't exactly work out for either of us.

Lapis: *gets angry* You used me like everyone else did!

Peridot: But it's not like that anymore! It's different now; I'm different!

Steven: *walks next to Peridot* It's true, Lapis! 

Y/N: I mean it was a rocky start, but Peridot's come a long way

Peridot: I sabotaged my own mission! I helped save the Earth! I even yelled at Yellow Diamond! She's probably sending a whole fleet to find me and shatter me right now. I'm kind of a big deal; a big Anti-Homeworld deal!

(Lapis approaches You and Steven, and Peridot moves behind her uncertainly)

Lapis: *forcing a concerned smile* Y/N, Steven, I don't think this is gonna work.