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“Ok we’re all set, this is the last box” Pearl called out, sweat drops forming on her forehead as she carried the cardboard inside. It had taken a few hours to get everything sorted, and by now her back was sore and arms were tired. She set it down with a grunt and took a look at her new apartment, eyes scanning, searching for the figure she loved. She suddenly gets startled as she feels familiar arms wrap around from behind.
“I can’t believe it, Pearly. We did it.” Gem whispered softly, in that low voice that drove Pearl mad.
“It took a lot of lifting, ill tell ya that much.” She teased, though she knew the shorter girl could easily see through the disguise she put up.
“You could at least try to seem happy.” Gem said as she playfully sighed and let go of her girlfriend. She sat herself down on the leather couch she had spent a fortune on, only for someone - cough cough - to spill grape juice on it. She patted softly to the space next to her, and Pearl happily obliged.
“Of course I'm happy Gem. Just got promoted at work, I'm finally done moving all my stuff. Plus,” She leaned forward slightly, a soft smile on her face, “I just moved in with the most gorgeous girl in the world.” She saw the smaller girl's face blush red, her ginger curls perfectly framing that beautiful face. God she's so easy to fluster.
“Well you didn’t look too bad yourself carrying all those boxes. Although you did seem a little tired, maybe you should start hitting the gym.” Gem shot back. Neither girl could hide the beaming smile that spread across their faces. “Jokes aside Pearl, I'm so happy we're doing this. I can't believe I’ll get to wake up everyday in your arms.”
“I just can't believe it took me this long to decide. Still salty we had to move into YOUR apartment though.” Pearl muttered under her breath, intentionally loud enough so the other could hear.
“Really Pearl? Not this again. For the last time, mine was mo-” She was cut off by the brunette suddenly leaning forward and closing the gap. Their lips met in a soft clash, not deep but meaningful all the same. Gem raised her hand to cup the other cheek, thumb brushing lightly across her skin.
“Gem, I love you so much. I wouldn’t do this with anyone else.” Pearl whispered softly as they finally pulled apart.
“I love you too Pearly, but just for the record you’re on laundry duty.” Pearl let out a small chuckle and closed back in, their lips meeting again.
“You know we still have to unpack my stuff right?”
“That can wait.”