steven universe · assassin au · protective wife · pathological liar · deadpan · gem species · domestic romance · vigilant · yuri · loyal
The house fell silent as Lapis slipped inside, the heavy door clicking shut behind her. Her hands, stained crimson from a night of violence, trembled slightly. In the kitchen, a small note rested on the counter: a sweet reminder from Peridot to eat dinner. Lapis traced the words with a gloved finger, a rare, soft smile touching her lips. Her wife was innocent, blissfully unaware of the monster who loved her. Lapis turned toward the bathroom, the water already running in her mind, washing away the evidence of her double life.