To Dream of Malachite (Human Lapis X Jasper)

Date Night... and Meds?

Thursday was probably one of the best days I've had in a while. School was real layed back and chill. I didn't have work, and most importantly I had that movie date with Jasper!
The movie wasn't so bad, but a couple of the jump scares got me pretty good. As expected Jasper was fearless throughout it all, holding my hand with pride and honour. Occasionally I would feel her grip tighten slightly at the more intense moments, but that was to be expected. So yeah the horror movie... wasn't very horrifying- except for maybe this one part near the beginning... it was the first big jump scare, and it got me good. Like I didn't scream but I sure as hell jumped. And Jasper did the cutest thing! It happened like this:
The screen flashed as thunder sounded in the movie and the killers face was revealed. Everyone screamed and jumped, except Jasper. When I jumped Jasper turned to me, concern and worry in her eyes and she whispered "Hey, Lazuli? You okay?"
"Heh...yeah... I'm good." I responded, a light blush forming.
"Ya know..." she started "We don't gotta watch this if you don't want to."
"N-no. I'm fine." I told her.
She directed a soft smile in my direction and then she just pulled me close.
"What're you doing?" I asked her, my voice hushed.
She kissed the top of my head "Cuddling you. I'll be your safety pillow. Roll with it." Her cheeks grew warm.
I giggled "Alright, alright, but only if I can still hold your hand like this."
And right after the words escaped my mouth, my hand was engulfed by hers.

When the movie finished we went for a calming drive, and took the long way back to my house. We joked about along the way.
"Should we really be taking a drive through the ghetto after dark? What if we're stopped by the killer?" I said, pretended to be worried and filled with fear.
Jasper laughed at me "Ah, don't worry babe, if anyone tries to spook us I'll run em over."
I chuckled at that "Sounds like a plan then. Don't get blood on your new paint job."
Yes, Jasper had recently gotten the truck re-painted. It was still orange and black, but the orange was a few shades darker than how it had been before. It was closer to a red colour now.
"Oh trust me. I'll hit em nice and clean."

When we got to my house, we sat in the truck for a bit, saying our 'goodbyes' and 'love you's', both of us slightly saddened that our wonderful night had to come to an end. But that's when I thought of a genius idea!
"Why don't I ask my parents in you can sleep over?!"
"What?" She questioned "Y-you want me to stay... with you.. all night... in the same room?" She didn't sound very exited.
"Yeah! C'mon Jasp, it'll be nice!" I persuaded. "You wanted to cuddle earlier, if you stay we can cuddle all night long."
Her cheeks were red, but she looked more worried and unsure than embarrassed or flustered "There's school tomorrow... I don't have anything to wear." she reminded me
"What's in the orange carry-on in your back seat?" I said glancing over my shoulder. I'd noticed her suitcase was back there earlier, it was probably left there from last weekend. If that was the case, I know for a fact she had clothes in there, and I don't believe she wore everything she had packed last weekend, so there had to be at least one clean outfit.
She followed my gaze and looked both surprised and slightly embarrassed. "Oh yeah... I forgot about that." She replied. "I guess I could stay then... if you really want me to.... if I'm allowed to..."
I smiled "Sweet! Let's go inside and I'll ask my mom."
And so we got out of the truck, Jasper grabbed her suitcase and we went inside to ask if she could stay.

"Mom?" I called closing the door behind me.
"Yes?" I heard from the other room. I headed in the direction of the voice. I saw her sitting in front of an art easel, painting away. She had recently started taking a therapy art class. She's been trying to quit smoking for a few months now, and the only thing that seems to get her mind off her nicotine cravings is to get lost in a canvas and a sea of acrylic paint.
"I'm back from my movie date." I said as I walked into the room to take a peak at what she was painting. It appeared to be a weird abstract view of what's outside our living room window. It was pretty neat so far.
"Oh?" She looked up at me "How'd it go?"
"It was really nice. Jasper's so sweet." I told her with a small smile before I looked over my shoulder towards the living room entrance where my girlfriend (God that sounds so good to say... I have a girlfriend!) stood silently, her cheeks pink from being called sweet. "speaking of..." I continued "Can she stay over tonight? Pretty please?"
Mom cocked a brow "You're really asking me if you're girlfriend can stay the night with you in your bed after getting back from a date? And I'm supposed to just trust you two won't do anything sexual? I think you know that my answer is no Lapis."
I frowned "but mooom~"
"Er-uh... Mrs. Lazuili..." Jasper cut in, stepping into the room. It seemed she decided to say something, probably because I looked so upset. "I can assure you that I have no intention to dip into any kind of sexual relationship anytime soon. I'm more of a cute date and snuggles kind of person. We can keep the door ajar so you'll be able to hear anything that goes down, and if you'd feel more comfortable you can give my parents a call and they can clarify that I'm very ...erm... trustworthy kid..." Jasper said sincerely.
My mom just stared Jasper down with this questioning look for what seemed like an hour, but was probably not even more than 2 minutes. She was obviously thinking about what Jasper had just said, considering her options and their consequences, blah blah blah, all that shit. At long last she let out a defeated sigh, that told us we had won! "Fine, she can stay... but I would like to speak with her parents to know that they're also approving of this."
Jasper stepped forward with her phone and called her mom. When her mom answered she briefly told her the situation "Lapis wants me to stay over tonight. Here, talk to her mom." Before handing off the phone.

*The Phone Conversation (third person POV)*

"Oh- uh... Hello?" Jasper's mother greeted slightly confused
"Good Evening Mrs. Quartz... um so yeah. Are you okay with your daughter staying the night here with us?" Lapis' mother replied with the question.
"Oh... y-y-yeah... I'm okay with that... but can I speak to my.... daughter... again? I need to know if she's got her.... um.... medication... with her." Mrs.Quartz seemingly struggled with her words.
"Yes! Of course! Thank you... Here you go..." mrs.lazuli handed the phone back to Jasper
"Hey mom. What's up?" Jasper asked into the phone
There was a pause "well I'm letting you stay... but... do you have your shots?"
Jasper also paused for a moment as she decided to look through her suitcase quickly "ah-fuck... I don't... I'll have to come get them..."
"Oh- no don't worry about it dear! I'll send your Father over with tomorrow's dosage in a few minutes." Was the reply Jasper got back.
"Okay cool. Thanks ma."
"You're welcome. Love you~"
Jasper rolled her eyes "love you too ma. Bye."
"Bye!" The line clicked. The call was over

*Lapis' POV again*

Jasper looked to me with a smile "I can stay. My dad's gonna drop of my... meds... in a few minutes."
"Sweet!" I replied with a smile three times the size of hers. "C'mon! I'll show you my room!" I wanted to ask what the medicine she needed was for... but I didn't know how to ask. Besides maybe it's for something she doesn't want to talk about... she'll tell me about it when she's ready, right?

An: sorry for the long wait, followed by this filler bs~ I've been busy lately...