38. Surprise.

House. Finally, everyone can go home. They were always at the barn for the past two weeks, except for a few trips to town to get things and food for Stephen and August. Lapis was very worried that Augustus was not around, but they could call from Stephen's phone.

The main thing is that he will finally see her live.

" It's been two whole weeks. I'll finally be able to see Lapis. We'll meet soon. " - August thought as he loaded things into Greg's van. Things were packed, it's time to go.

--- There is one more issue to be resolved. - Garnet's words caught everyone's attention.

--- What to do with Peridot.

--- What do you mean ?! - sweat began to trickle down Peridot's back

--- You need a place to live.

--- I can stay here and live in the barn.

--- No. You should be in crowded places, so you will get used to the Earth faster.

--- Then I'll stay with you !

--- Impossible. We don't have enough room as it is. There is only one option left. - everyone turned their heads in August's direction.

--- What ? Absolutely not.

--- Why ?

--- Have you forgotten that Lapis lives with me ? She'll kill Peridot.

--- Don't exaggerate.

--- I'm not exaggerating. Lapis was literally telling me how to disembowel Peridot. - Peridot's eyes expressed a very clear fear

--- I do not think so. They need to meet. They'll get along.

...

--- Let me go ! I'll kill her !

--- They'll get along, you say ?!

At the moment, Augustus was holding Lapis in his arms as best he could and wouldn't let her escape.

--- I got it ! This is my mistake ! - Stephen's voice came from the wreckage.

And it all started with the fact that they arrived in Beach City and were met by Lapis.

--- August ! - Lapis flew into Augustus at full speed. He almost fell, but he caught her and spun her around.

--- Lapis ! I missed you. - he stopped circling it and put it in front of him. She hugged him with all her strength.

--- Me too.

--- What's new ?

---...

--- Lapis ?

--- August. - the embrace grew tighter.

--- What is she doing here.

I think she noticed the Peridot. A murderous aura began to be felt from Lapis.

--- Lapis, stop. She..

Lapis got out of the embrace , and with the help of her wings, flew at full speed towards Peridot.

--- You ! I'll kill you !

And everything started spinning. She began to attack Peridot, everyone defended her, Lapis began to destroy the surrounding space, and only then with the help of Amethyst they were able to catch Lapis.

--- Lapis ! Calm down.

--- As soon as I get to her !

--- Lapis. - Augustus turned her around to face him and looked into her eyes.

--- She's on our side now. For my sake , please.

--- ... good. But only because of you. You can let me go.

--- I'll tell you one more piece of news first.

--- ...

--- How should I put it..she's going to live with us now.

--- WHAT ! Never !

--- She has nowhere to go.

--- But.... she..

--- Lapis - he moved closer to her and began to speak in her ear

--- You won't be sharing a room with her, just the same house. If you can bear it, I'll reward you.

--- What's the reward ?

--- Date. Just you and me.

---... okay. But you promised.

--- Sure.

He released her and she quickly turned to Peridot, who was hiding behind Garnet.

--- You're lucky. I won't try to kill you again.

--- Really ?

--- Yes. But that doesn't mean I forgive you for everything you've done.

--- I understand.

--- I'm going home. - Lapis gave Augustus a quick peck on the cheek and flew away.

--- Phew...

--- You almost got killed, Peridot.

--- I know !

--- Let's go to the beach house. We'll have to clean up this mess.

They quickly put things away and started to clean up the mess of Lapis. Apparently, she was very angry, and even the road was destroyed.

The clean-up work was quickly completed, and it was already lunchtime when they finally cleaned up the last mess.

--- I'm hungry. August, let's go to the doughnut shop

--- I'm hungry, too. Let's go get some doughnuts.

They reached the doughnut shop and noticed that Lars and Sadie were having a very heated discussion.

--- Hey, guys ! What are we talking about ?

--- We have a new guy in town.

--- Seriously ?! First August and now another one. That's cool. Who is it ?

--- She arrived just yesterday and bought a house. Quite a nice woman. Oh, here it is.

There was the sound of a door opening behind them. They turned, and Augustus was stunned.

" Impossible. You.. "

--- You....

A woman stood in the doorway and waved at Augustus, looking away awkwardly. I think you've already guessed who it is. It was...

Polly Evans !

--- Hey, son.