Spinel the Great Umbrella Thief

Chapter 11

Spinel held Pink Pearl so tightly. It had been such a long time since she'd held anyone. So many memories came flooding back to her and she couldn't help but burst into tears. Pink Pearl lay silent in her arms with a dazed look in her eyes. She ruffled Spinel's hair gently."It's alright, my love. Don't cry, okay?"

"Stop it! Stop it..." Spinel cried in frustration. "I'm supposed to be comforting you..."

But Spinel only cried more and Pink Pearl gently cradled her.

"You're allowed to cry too you know..." Spinel muttered in embarrassment.

Pink Pearl smiled softly. "It's been so long. I've almost forgotten how."

"Then I'll cry for you."

"There's no need for that..."

"Don't you dare say that. You've been through so much pain. I can't even fathom the horrors you've seen. So if you can't cry...someone has to."

When Pink Pearl looked Spinel in the eye she started bawling her eyes out.

"You're such a good person...you put up with the way I act even though I'm rude and unfriendly and mean...You call me beautiful even though I look like a complete mess...I don't understand. I don't understand at all. What have I ever done to deserve you..."

"You were here when I needed you most. I believe that counts for something," Pink Pearl kissed Spinel's tears.

"I'm sorry," Spinel whispered and loosened her grip.

"For what?"

"I shouldn't handle you so roughly."

"Darling I can handle a hug."

Spinel shook her head. "If I'm being too rough without realizing it...you need to tell me."

"Okay."

"No, I want you to promise."

"I promise I'll tell you."

"Good."

Spinel gently held Pink Pearl's face and leaned in close before realizing what she was doing. "I'm sorry!" she backed off and looked away.

Pink Pearl smiled coyly. "Did you want a kiss?"

"WHAT?" Spinel's heart nearly leapt out of her gem and she started blushing so hard that she couldn't hide it.

"I don't mind...if it's you."

Spinel gulped and looked down. "N-not really...I mean unless you really want to..."

"Do you want to?"

"...I do..."

"Then so do I."

"Are you sure? Really I don't want to pressure you..."

Without warning Pink Pearl kissed Spinel on the lips.

Spinel's heart lit on fire and she kissed back lovingly.

When they pulled apart, Spinel felt hot as a thin line of saliva trail down her lips.

"Hehe that was...nice," she looked away awkwardly.

"Spinel..." Pink Pearl couldn't look her in the eye.

"Hmm?"

"I feel strange..."

"What's wrong?"

"Not in a bad way..."

"Are you okay?" Spinel gazed at her in concern.

"It's just...I've never felt this way before," Pink Pearl twiddled her thumbs and blushed bright pink.

"What do you mean?"

"I want to...get closer to you..."

"You mean...?"

Pink Pearl nodded her head vigorously.

Spinel nearly fainted from how hot her face had become.

"Sorry! We don't have to do anything you're uncomfortable with," Pink Pearl continued to avoid eye contact.

"Pinky..." Spinel looked her pearl straight in the eye. "I want you to know that you're hot as hell right now and it's physically scorching my heart. So go on, tell me what you want."

Pink Pearl started laughing unexpectedly.

"Wh-what? What's so funny?"

"You're not bad yourself, Spinel," Pink Pearl glanced into her eyes humorously.

"You heard that?!"

Pink Pearl only laughed more. "You're a card, Spinel. And I love that."

"I think I love you."

"As do I, my love. As do I."