Silent Pain

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Haha got a burst of writing inspiration

Also dis chapter kinda fluffy ^-^

Peridot POV.

Somehow we managed to make it back without getting caught, and I fell onto my bed, ruffling my wet hair.

I looked up a bit to see lapis smiling at me, and she signed 'told you it was fine.' I made a huff noise, sitting up and going to my small dresser to find a towell.

The time at the pool stayed vividly in my memory, and I felt my blush creep back up my cheeks as i rubbed my hair with the towell.

She was so... gentle. She knew how scared I was, and she took it slow...

And then how Gorgeus she looked without clothes...her skin was so smooth...

I blushed more, shaking my head. Why am I thinking like that!?

I turned to see lapis half dangling off her bed, headfirst. Her eyes were closed, and I couldn't help but stare at her slow breathing.

She blinked open her eyes and turned, motioning with a "please" expression for me to Give her the towell.

I could've just thrown it to her, but I walked over and handed it to her, and she wiped her face and dried her hair as well, which looked extremely fluffy afterwords.

I took the towell back and threw it in the laundry bin, then fell back onto my bed, immiadiately drifting off to sleep.

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I was woken by a shake, and I blinked to see nurse Rose.

"Stay up late, Peridot? What have I told you about reading so late. You'll mess up your eyes more." She smiled though, and I groaned, hugging the pillow.

"Tell you what, I'll make you a deal. You can stay in your room today, if you promise to try and talk to lapis. Learn something about her. Honestly for her roomate you know nothing."

I nodded, stretching and turning over to lazily sign 'yes'

She huffed and left, and I let my eyes close again. But I felt my bed shift and I looked beside me to see lapis sitting on the end of my bed staring at me.

Naturally I jumped and rolled off the bed, hitting my face on the floor before scrambling up and holding my head.

Lapis came over and put her hand on my head, making a regretful face as she mouthed sorry.

Her hand was really warm, and it actually felt really nice against my forehead. I relaxed, but breathed out heavily and opened my eyes again, signing to her.

'Please don't ever do that again. Nearly gave me a heart attack.'

And I swear to god... she laughed.

She made a weird snort noise then laughed, and I had never heard anything so cute. I just stared, and she calmed down, removing her hand (sadly) and Signing back.

'I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd fall off the bed' while giggling.

I rolled my eyes, yawning and rubbing my eyes.

God I wanted to go back to bed. It looked inviting since I kinda just passed out last night...

And last night...

Again the memory of me and lapis in the pool made my face heat up. She tilted her head.

'You aren't getting a fever I hope?' She signed with a worried expression.

I just shook my head, laying back on my bed and holding my forehead. I decided not to move when I felt her sit beside me, and I turned to see her calmy playing with her hands. She noticed and looked at me again. Giving a small smile.

'Thanks for coming last night. It would've been boring without someone to share the pool with.'

I felt blush creeping up my cheeks and I turned, rubbing my face and then giving her a small nod.

Learn something about her...

I sat back up, but scooted against the wall. Thankfully lapis scooted as well, and now we were just sitting side by side.

I hesitantly started signing.

'You said you've snuck out before?'

Lapis nodded. 'Many times. It gets boring. Not always to a pool, though. One time I attempted the zoo.' She smiled cheekily. 'But unluckily for me I wasn't slick enough to avoid the guard as i was jumping the fence.'

I snorted my nose in laughter, smiling as well. 'Ive never been outside like that without supervision. It was nice.'

She bumped my shoulder. 'Glad to help miss stiff. Thought you'd never warm up to me.'

'Oh, so she's a comedian.' I signed quickly, then more slowly, I added: 'what was the last place you were at like?' It seemed innocent enough, but lapis just shrugged.

'None of the places I've been have been very fun. Some of them have even blurred together.'

I give her a questioning look. 'How many places have you been?'

She looked down, but sighed and looked back. 'About 53. But that's since I was about 4. The longest I've stayed in one place is 7 months.'

I let my jaw drop. Moving from place to place every few months must be difficult. Not that I would know. Being stuck in the same place isn't that great either.

'Is it hard? Why have you been moved so much?'

She shrugged again. 'I'm not sure. Some places didn't like me sneaking out, some didn't like me period. But it's not like they told me why.'

'I'm sorry'

'Don't be. It's normal. Besides it's kinda nice to have seen so much. And met so many people.'

But her small smile faded, and she lifted her knees to lightly hug them against her chest.

I clenched my jaw, and closed my eyes, signing angrily. 'I hate this place. Not as a whole, but the majority of life here is dull. I envy how much youve travelled. But i know it mustave been hard.'

I don't know if she saw, but after a minute, I felt her head on my shoulder and I opened my eyes and turned my head. Her black hair was still ruffled from sleep, and I couldn't see her face from the position we were in.

I had never wished I could speak more. But I also knew that she wouldn't be able to hear me either way. The whole thing made me frustrated.

So instead, I hesitantly layed the back of my hand on her thigh, a sort of offer of understanding.

It only took a second for her to move her hand up and take it, sqeezing my hand gently.

I wouldn't ussaully admit it, but I was, for the first time, enjoying someone's company. Lapis was different, but also the same...

And I was silently praying she would never leave.

I figured out how I want this book to go heh

It's gon be good ^-^

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