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Pearl walked down an empty hallway, with a book in her hands. It wasn't a surprising scene to see the smartest girl in school with a book. As she was halfway to her designation, which was the library, she stopped and looked at the clock; 2:40. She smiled, her school wasn't dismissed until 3:15.

She continued down the hallway until she reached the big, heavy wood doors of the library. She pushed the doors open, and was greeted by the librarian. "Hello, Pearl." She smiled at the older gem, "Hello, Ms. Price." Ms. Price was a Citrine gem with light blond hair, usually in a bun, and glasses that sat at the edge of her nose. Most of the time she wore a dress, and today she was wearing her favorite blue sundress. As Pearl was just about to walk off, Ms. Price stopped her, "Oh, Pearl! I had almost forgotten!" The older ran to desk and came back with a book Pearl had never seen before. "I've been saving this book just for you."

Pearl took the book and looked on back to read the summary. "This sounds like a really good book."

"It is. I've been saving it for my top reader!" She smiled as Pearl walked off to her table in the back (after 5 years of sitting at the same table, she was able to call it 'her table'.) When Pearl was finally seated she sighed, 'Okay, it's around 2:50, so I have-' She counted the minutes in her head, 'Let's see, in 10 minutes it will be 3, so about 20 minutes of reading time.' She frowned, she meant to have sat down at 2:45. She shrugged, 'I'll be able to read at home.' She opened her new book and started reading.

People say that good triumphs over evil, that the good guys always win. Well, I'm tired of being a good girl. What has being good gotten me? Nothing. I walk around this small village, wondering what it's like to be a pirate. To be free to be how I want to be, not some girl who has to wait around for prince charming. I want to be me, the me that no one else sees, the me that can be loved...when is it my turn to be that girl?

Pearl continued to read, until the librarian tapped on her shoulder, "Pear, dear, it's 3:20."

"What!? N-no! It can't be! Oh no, I-I have to go, I'm already late!. Thanks for the book, Ms. Price!" She ran out of the library as fast she could, and down to the halls to the front doors. As she bolted out the doors, she heard the athletes (who waited for the star player) shouting at her. She tried to ignore the hateful comments such as: "Hey, look! I didn't she could run!" or "Are you late for a book convention or something?" They laughed and joked as she ran, but she didn't get to far until she ran into the star player; Garnet.

"O-oh, I'm terribly sorry!" Pearl got up, blushing, "I really am sorry, but I must go!" And she was off running again.

"Ugh, what's her problem?" One of the cheerleaders (named Ruby) helped Garnet up, "I don't know, but Coach won't be making it today so I'm in charge." The cheerleaders and fellow girl athletes cheered. It was a very rare thing when the coach didn't show up to practice, but when he did, he left Garnet in charge. And, of course being teenagers, they headed to the locker room to play truth-or-dare and/or gossip. Garnet joined just because she was the most popular, and was dared the most fun things.

Pearl breathed hard as she finally reached the door of her home. She took out her phone, 'Hm, It's only 3:45'. She didn't live that far from the school, but running two blocks in a dead sprint will definitely wear you out! She composed herself, and opened the door. At first she thought she was alone. She sighed, 'Thank God!' She smiled and walked in, she turned around to shut and lock the door, when she turned around, she was slapped to the ground.

Tears ran out of her eyes, as she muttered, "I'm sorry..." Her mother snarled at her "What was that?! You know I hate mumbling!" Pearl sat up and wiped her eyes, "I said I'm sorry, mom. I was just-"

"I do not want to hear your excuse, to your room immediately! I'll punish you as soon as I get there." Pearl cried harder, and pleaded, "Please mom! I'm sorry, I promise I won't do it again!" But it only earned her another slap. She walked to her room, this was her third punishment this month. She walked into her small room, and took off her clothes. She discarded them in a small laundry basket next to her closet, which was bigger than her room itself! She sniffled as she laid down on her bed, waiting to receive her punishment for being late.

15 minutes had already gone by, she starting wondering if her mother had forgotten. She prayed that that would be the case, but it wasn't. Just as it was looking as though as Pearl might be off the hook, her mother entered. She turned off the lights as she walked towards Pearl. Pearl's room had very dark curtains that hid her from the world, except for a little bit of sun that shone through. She got on top of her daughter, her diamond gem was on her knee and Pearl could feel it against her hip. She pleaded one last time, "Please, don't do this mom..." But she was silenced by her mom shoving inside her. She screamed, every time this would happen it hurt, even though her virginity was taken three years ago.

Her mother panted through thrust, "Hush, I know it doesn't hurt." But she was wrong, it hurt Pearl. 10 minutes of pain went by until her mother came. When she finally pulled out, she leaned down and whispered harshly in Pearl's ear, "You will learn to listen to me, won't you?" Pearl nodded, her cheeks blue, puffy, and wet. She could smell the strong scent of alcohol in her mothers breathe, "I only punish you because I love you." As soon as her mother left, she curled into a ball, and cried. She pulled the covers over her and sobbed, soon falling asleep.

Her mother walked in, finally sober, she smiled at the sight of her daughter sleeping. then she realized something, 'Hm, I didn't think she would be asleep so early, being it's only 4:30...' She shrugged it off and walked towards the bed. She kissed Pearl's gem and whispered, "I love you, dear." And left.

"Look, I'm just saying, Garnet is like the number player!"

"Is that so, Tanzy?" Ruby rolled her eyes, Ruby had bright red hair, that was normally curly and a light pink tint to her skin, . She was cheer captain, and was now Garnet's ex. The gem in questioning had dark black hair, and a light blue tint to her skin. She was also a cheerleader. "Let's just get on with our game." Tanazite smiled, and looked at Garnet. "So, Garnet, truth or dare?" Garnet thought a minute, "Dare."

"Um...I dare you to..." Tanazite thought a minute, "Hm, I can't think of anything good." She looked at Ruby for help, Ruby smiled mischievously, "Well, if she's the number one player then why don't you just dare her to get into the nerd's pants?" Everyone looked at Ruby then Garnet. Amethyst (Garnet's best friend) looked at Garnet "Um, G, I don't think this is a good idea." Garnet shrugged, "It wouldn't work."

"And what makes you say that?" Ruby smirked at the darker gem. "Because, I'm pretty sure Pearl wouldn't be up for a one night stand." Garnet emphasized Pearl's name because she didn't think it was right to give her a title such as nerd. Pretty, beautiful, smart, those were proper titles Garnet would use for the girl, but she never said them aloud.

"C'mon, G! She has a crush on you, I'm sure she'll be up for it!" Ruby batted her eyes, waiting for Garnet's reply, "Look, I'll date her...then maybe I'll get into her pants, but I'm 99% sure she wouldn't be up for it. Plus, what makes you think she has a crush on me?"

"Let's see," Ruby tapped her cheek, "She shows up to every home you play, she constantly stares at you, and she blushes and stutters every time you're around or talk to her. Do I have to continue?" Garnet rolled her eyes under her shades. "Fine, I'll do it..."

*Woo! First chapter's

done! Ooh, Garnet's dared to ask

Pearl out! I wonder how this will turn out? Hmm...*