Chapter 13
Garnet walks into the cafeteria and heads straight toward Rose and Rainbow.
Though she's an athlete and enjoys sitting at the "Athlete's table", she finds that spending time with friends not belonging to the table has its benefits.
"Rose, how are you?" Garnet questions as she places her tray down on the table opposite Rose.
"Oh, I'm doing great. Thank you," Rose says with a smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes.
Garnet frowns but doesn't say anything. Instead she watches as a shadow flashes through Rose's eyes.
"What's wrong?" Garnet finally questions.
"Nothing," Rose says and plays with her dress.
"Your eyes say otherwise. It's not good for you or Steven to be stressed out."
Rose smiles slightly at Garnet's statement before letting it fall.
"You think we'll fair well?" Rose asks quietly.
"I think you'll fair greatly. Rose, with all the love you have for this world, don't ever doubt that your love for this child and the power of your love." Garnet reaches over and places her hand on Rose's.
Rose smiles, not only at Garnet's words, but her notion as well. "Thank you Garnet. That means a lot to me."
Garnet smirks and squeezes Rose's hand slightly before pulling away.
"Things get better between you and Pearl?" Garnet questions.
Rose frowns slightly before a smiles claims her face again. "No, but I believe things will work out. But I heard that you brought Jasper to your house? Garnet, be careful around her. I love my sister, I do, but she's not the safest to be around."
Garnet nods her head. She had no further intent on interacting with the quarterback than what was necessary.
She quickly looks up at the "Athlete table" and notices Jasper staring at them. She holds her gaze until something Rose's says captures her attention.
"But how are your parents, and training? Don't you have a championship coming up?" Rose pulls Garnet's attention away from Jasper.
"They're good, and yes, I do. Tomorrow actually. You coming?" Garnet questions.
Rose beams at her. "Are you kidding me? Of course I am!! I wouldn't dare think of missing it," Rose says excitedly.
Garnet smiles back at Rose, but she can't help but wonder about the middle Quartz sister. Jasper has been paying a lot of attention to her, but not really.
She could feel Jasper's eyes on her as she made her way across the cafeteria and to Rose. Not to mention, at her house, when they were talking, she was checking her out.
"Does everyone know? We should tell them!" Rose says excitedly and makes to stand.
Garnet quickly and gently grabs her wrist. "Don't. Today is not my day. Those who know will come and watch, those who don't know will either find out or find something else to do," Garnet tells Rose.
Rose nods her head and sits back in her seat. "I understand."