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A common occurrence for Amethyst was craving coffee or energy drinks late at night.
She enjoyed sleeping, and wasn't one for pulling all-nighters, but almost every night, without fail, she'd wonder if they had coffee in the house, if she could have some, and then she'd realize what was really happening.
She hoped her soulmate was getting enough sleep.
Today, she was out with her friends, having something to eat and minding her own business when she started craving coffee again. She shrugged it off and kept taking sips of the drink she had to distract herself from it.
Pearl started saying something to her right, and she looked over - and couldn't help but notice the person walking down the road behind her.
This girl was cute, with fluffy blonde hair and bright green eyes. She looked a little tired. Based on the heavy-looking backpack she was sporting and the time of year, it was probably because of finals. She had a cup of coffee in her hands.
"Amethyst, are you paying attention?"
She looked back at Pearl and smiled. "Yup, totally", she said with a laugh. Pearl kept talking, probably telling Amethyst that she should pay more attention to things around her, but she still had her mind on that girl.
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Peridot experienced many cravings for odd meals. Really, she didn't want any of them. She'd always been a picky eater, but even as a child she'd tell her mother she'd want ridiculous combinations of food, and upon receiving them, would immediately lose her appetite. When she'd been taught about soulmates, she worried for her future partner's health. And sanity.
Now, she craved an odd combination of mexican food and sugary treats at the same time. It didn't ease her concerns at all. She just adjusted the straps of her backpack as she walked past the outdoor seating area for a few nearby restaurants.
She couldn't help but glance at a group of friends enjoying a meal, laughing and chatting with each other. There was a short kid - so about her height, basically - with curly black hair enjoying a milkshake, a tall thin woman who'd barely touched a salad in front of her, an even taller woman with a huge afro and shades, and - oh wow, she's hot, who is she?
There was a short girl with long, luxurious lavender hair, wearing a black tank top and ripped shorts. She was smiling and laughing at a joke that had been told, and all Peridot could think about was how absolutely stunning she was. In fact, she almost walked right up to go talk to her, despite her being out with friends and how awkward that situation might be...
...when she noticed her choice of meal. She had apparently ordered a burrito with every possible topping, as it was the only way to explain how packed full of food it was and, to Peridot's slight horror, she was taking sugar packets and adding sugar to every bite she took. Gross.
Peridot decided against starting a conversation for several reasons, and kept walking.
Hmm, actually, maybe I should stop at the mexican place for a burrito. At least just to stop the craving. Maybe I can just go get dessert afterwards and it'll count for something, Peridot thought to herself.
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...It took a few seconds for Peridot's sleep-deprived mind to put the pieces together, and when they did she tripped over her shoes and spilled her coffee all over the street.
She recovered to the best of her ability (that was, not very well. At all.), whipped around, pointed at the attractive girl (who was laughing her ass off), and shouted, "YOU!"
Upon seeing that her laughter had stopped and she seemed shocked, Peridot clarified, "You're my soulmate!", and hoped it came out a bit less aggressive this time.
The girl's friends looked shocked. The boy and the very-tall woman looked a bit like they were about to explode with excitement. Her soulmate was completely stunned.
"How... do you even know?" she asked.
Peridot stared for a moment. Blinked. "Technically, I don't. Do you know anyone else who might enjoy putting sugar on a burrito? Because it's a very odd flavor to crave, and I'd like to ask them about their life choices."
Her soulmate stared. Then smiled. Then she burst out laughing with such force that she nearly fell out of her chair, running over and giving her new soulmate a big hug.
Names and numbered were exchanged, friends were incredibly happy, and a girl with a slight addiction to caffeine got advised to take a nap.