Pearl told Storm everything. About Rose. About Pink. About Greg. About Steven. She had seemed fascinated by Pearl's stories but also a Little downhearted.
"So this Rose Quartz..She was some'n special?" Storm says trying to understand Pearl and Rose's relationship.
"Oh yes.." pearl responds dreamily.
"Were you two..Like together?" Storm questions.
"What? No no no..She loved Greg.."
Pearl says looking down at the table.
"She longed for Greg's company. She never appreciated my company the same way, or called my name in the same tone. Of course..I loved her..How could I not?" Pearl looks up at Storm. Trying to make light of the situation she continued in a more joyful tone "But it's over isn't it?" Pearl let's out a nervous laugh as she swings her arm with her elbow pointing upwards. Why can't I move on? She thinks melancholily in her head.
Storm takes a moment to think and then nods with a deceptive smile.
"If you ever wanna talk..I'm here" Storm says holding pearls hand on the center of the table.
Pearl blushes.
"Order up!" Jenny says slamming the pizza platter on the table. Pearl and Storm's quick reflexes kick in as they both flinched and pulled away their hands. They both felt a feeling of warmth slowly fade away.
"Jenny! Be more gentil with those trays!" Kofi, the two girls' dad, exclaims.
"Sorry about my dad..You know how he is" Jenny whispers to Storm as she walks away.
After some time Storm notices Pearl is not eating.
"Are you gonna eat your pizza or what?"
Pearl looks down at the disgusting food sitting in front of her "Well..I don't really find pleasure in eating.."
Storm's face goes blank as she gives an uncertain look at Pearl.
"So I ordered five pies for one person? C'mon Pearl!"
Pearl feels remorse for disappointing Storm. She picks up a slice and starts eating. Storm looks surprised and laughs a little to herself It was only a joke..She thinks.
"Pearl you don't have to eat that if it bothers you, I was joking!"
Pearl looks up and starts laughing nervously. "right!" Behind Pearl's convincing laugh hides a unsettling question; Why did I feel the need to do what she says? I'm my own pearl now..She's not Rose Quartz...She's not..
