Reader's P.O.V

When Lapis and I got back to the house, I couldn't help but think about her sudden decision. I hope she didn't think she had to stay for my sake. Peridot sounded really disappointed as if Lapis was choosing me over her but I know it wasn't that. maybe Lapis really did like the idea of living with me. It didn't even have to be a permanent stay. She could go from here as she please. I don't mind, as long as she's here at times than not all.

Going into my room, I took over my baseball cap, hanging it on a hook on the right side of my room door. Going over to check in on Lapis, who had not said much since we got back, I knew she was in her room just thinking in silence.

(Y/n): I'm going to unpack all of the gear and take a shower.

I said as I patted at my dirt caked uniform. My hands felt very gritty from the dirt from the field. Going over to the bathroom that was connected to my own bedroom, I ran a nice warm shower but it took a moment for the hot water to come on as I held a hand underneath the running water to feel for the temperature. When I was comfortable with the temperature I wanted, I stripped down and climbed in. I began scrubbing myself immediately and like usual, the overwhelming scent of manly hygiene products entered my nose. It wasn't a bad smell but probably more powerful than anything woman might use.

I don't know if gems need to bathe...Lapis might like polishing herself and just in case she did, I had to get her something to do that. The smell of my kind of soap wouldn't fit her. I thought as I grabbed some shampoo to lather into my hair. Water and soap suds ran into my ears and I took a finger to flick it out. It was cool to think Lapis had the power to control water. I know my eyes don't work but that was really something I wanted to see no matter how I'm able to hear it, it still isn't the same as picturing something that spectacular.

I wanted to see a lot of thing, color for instance and Lapis. Maybe I would have an idea what these visual things are if I had gone blind later in life instead of being born into the world without sight. If that had happened, I would never forget something so beautiful as light or color or even someone's face. Still, I was never a person to wish for much. I took what life gave me happily and dealt with it.

I thought to myself before stepping out of the shower. I felt around until the tips of my fingers brushed against the soft fluffiness of a towel before wrapping it around my waist and taking another one to dry my hair. I went back into my room to dress and I often though if I was actually matching when I picked out something to wear. According to Jamie however, I guess I'm doing something right because he always seems to like whatever I throw on. I can feel for the material of my clothing but not so much for the color so sometimes I could be totally mismatched and wouldn't know it but then again I don't really leave the house anyway.

Once I was dressed. I didn't want to go to bed right away. I thought Lapis would just be bored sitting up waiting for me to wake up since she doesn't sleep but I don't really sleep either. I mostly just lay up in bed facing the ceiling, not knowing if I'm asleep, daydreaming, awake or none of the above. Still, I took off my glasses, placing them on the bedside table and rolling over my side. I knew it was late when my talking alarm clock announced it was now 11:30. I wasn't sure but I was pretty sure I felt a presence near me and it smelled like fresh ocean water.

(Y/n): Lapis?

I said in an unsure voice.

Lapis: Yeah?

(Y/n): Uh...what are you doing?

Lapis: I thought I'd watch you sleep. It just seemed like a pointless think for humans to do.

That's not creepy at all.....I thought to myself. I guess since Lapis was here and we still had a lot of hours of night left, I decided to strike up a conversation.

(Y/n): Can I ask you something Lapis?

Lapis: Sure.

(Y/n): Does me being blind bother you?

Lapis: No, why would it?

(Y/n): No reason.....just asking.

Lapis: I...sort of used to be like you once. I wish I could un see a lot of things.....like Jasper. I know she's gone but....

(Y/n): Jasper?

Lapis: She was this other gem I was forced to fuse with for months as a fusion called Malachite. She forced me to hurt my friends but then I never stopped battling to keep her at bay. I hated her so much and now she's finally gone. Do you understand how terrible that fusion was? Still, it's hard to explain a fusion to a human.

(Y/n): I get it. A fusion is like a fork and spoon, put them together and you get a spork which is twice as better.

(Y/n) said confidently.

Lapis: I guess....if that's the definition your going with....

Lapis said a bit confusingly.

Lapis: I would never wish the feeling of a bad fusion on anyone, especially not you so in a way I'm glad you can't do that so no one can take advantage of someone as nice as you. I feel the total opposite with you than when I was with Jasper....being with you is....

Lapis stopped speaking before her face lit up with a dark bluish blush. She looked down at her lap as her hair draped around her face. It was a shame that (Y/n) could not see this warm sight but he sure did feel and hear the feeling in Lapis's voice.

(Y/n): Humans can fuse.

(Y/n) stated.

Lapis: What?!

Lapis said in surprise.

(Y/n): I'll show you.

(Y/n) said calmly and assuring.

(Y/n): You don't mind if I touch you right?

(Y/n) asked.

Lapis: N-no...

Lapis said shyly.

(Y/n): Are you sure?

Lapis: Y-yes.

(Y/n): Then close your eyes.

(Y/n) whispered in Lapis's ear. Lapis complied before (Y/n) wrapped one arm around her waist, holding her tightly and intertwining his other hand with hers before placing a gentle but firm kiss on her soft blue lips.