Random crap

Let's redo tag 40

Alright, so. I don't like how I did Tag 40.

So I'm redoing it.

This tag is from LapisLazulli2, and it wants me to write a one-shot.

Now you may see that this chapter's header image is different than the first Tag 40. This is because I'm going to make a completely new one shot, that revolves around LukeLazuli (Lapis Lazuli x Luke, the difference between this and the one with Lappy is due to 1 extra "L").

This takes place in the same universe as the SU fanfic my friend made that I made fun of, and is during the night before the group went out to rescue Sapphire.

Without further ado, let's do this, eh?
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Luke's POV

I've noticed that Lapis has acted... strange. I don't know how to put it into words, but something about the vibes she's been giving off has made me worried. I've definitely picked up the fake enthusiasm and smiles, and she always gives me the "Everything's fine." response whenever I ask what's wrong. I'm probably being stupid right now, but I'm confronting her tonight. Since everyone is in their rooms or asleep, I think she'll be a bit more comfortable...

Maybe?

I stepped outside, not being surprised when I saw her on the deck of where we were staying. I walked next to her and looked at the stars, then at the view, then at her.

She's been changing me. Something about her is just so appealing to me. I always want to be by her side. Sometimes when we're in a battle I attempt to keep her safe, and she has to remind me that she's fine on her own. She makes me feel like something in me has been filled, an emptiness I didn't know existed before I spent as much time as I have with her.

I honestly find it amazing that she's capable of me feeling like this. It's confusing. I don't really know what to make of it. Anyway, I'm getting off track. I snap out of my thoughts and focused on why I was out here. Looking at her again, she hasn't noticed me next to her yet. I silently chuckle at the adorableness. I smile at her again before realizing that I've been staring at her. I quickly shake my head and blink a few times before finally starting a conversation with her.

"Soooo..." I started. She jumps from surprise at my "sudden appearance". "Today has been... exciting."

"I don't think "exciting" is the right word, Luke." Lapis replied. I sighed.

"Well I mean. It certainly was entertaining to watch Nemo and Max go at it." I mused. Lapis thought about that for a second.

"I guess it was." She agreed dryly, "His backstory was a bit unnecessary and much." I laughed.

"I have no idea why he told us his life story, even though I'm pretty sure it's going to be completely irrelevant to the rest of this adventure." I added. Lapis nodded with what sounded like a forced laugh. I gave her a look of concern.

"What?"

"You okay?"

"Luke, for the eleventh time, I'm fine." She said a bit irritated. I sighed at her response.

"Has it really been eleven times?" I asked. Lapis chuckled with a nod, "Hey! There's a real laugh!" I pointed out. She blushed a dark hue before turning away.

"Luke..." she started. Crap I screwed up, didn't I? I stayed calm, and pulled off a rather smooth recovery.

"I understand if you don't want to talk about it. But I'm gonna let you know that as far fetched as it sounds because of how much it's told, talking to someone someone about your troubles really does help." I thought about what I said for a second, "Then again, I'm a hypocrite for not doing it as much as I should myself." Lapis stayed silent, but I could tell she was thinking about it hard. "I'm gonna try to sleep now, but just know that I'm here for you, alright?" Lapis stayed silent as I gave her a hug from behind and started to walk away.