Meet the shrimpeel ship
The progression and relationship of Jewel X Floyd
And more insight into their relationship
Jewel and Floyd hadn't met until their first interaction in Mostro Lounge that led to their fight. Although Jewel had her of the infamous Leech Brothers, they both never knew of each other that much.
It wasn't until her fight with Floyd that she became entangled with him and octavinelle's problems
They'd clash more and more times during the events of Book three, which actually led to Jewel disliking him and Floyd finding joy in bothering her
After her fight with Floyd and all the events that had occurred during book three, she was still salty and would started to avoid him instead of responding to him
Anytime they bumped into each other it would go either two ways, they ignored each other and continue on with their days, or they have a small spat in the hallways
It wasn't until after one of the basketballs team practices that Floyd had gone to the gym to grab something he had forgotten, that he found Jewel practicing one of her old routines that he began to be more interested in her. (She threw her shoe at him after she caught him staring at her)
When they both bump into each other, instead of just ignoring each other like they did most of the time, Floyd would start petty fight with her. Anything really so long as to get a reaction out of her
Jewel started to fight back after only the first few times, getting physical at times. She figured that a reaction was what Floyd wanted but she couldn't stop herself. (It was but Floyd simply saw it as something fun rather than a serious fight)
Floyd wasn't interested her romantically (he was he was just in denial and clueless) but he found her interesting, and fun to mess with and so he'd seek her out and annoy her
Jewel on the other hand found him bothersome and couldn't understand why he was so insistent on bothering her
During one of their usual fights, they were in an empty classroom with classmates just finishing. Jewel can't even remember what had led to their fight only that Floyd kept closing in on her, in the heat of the moment she ended up kissing him *cough cough making out* until Azul walking in on them, causing Jewel to snap out of it. Pushing Floyd away from her and running out of the class. (That was the fastest anyone had ever seen her run)
Naturally Jewel ranted about the situation to the adeuce duo. It didn't really get her anywhere besides a very grossed out Ace, a concern Deuce and some conflicting feeling about Floyd.
On the other side of campus Floyd was having a small therapy session with Azul and Jade about what had gone down between him and Jewel.
After their eye opening conversation, Floyd came to the conclusion it was actually Jade and Azul that came to the conelusion that maybe he was interested in Jewel. romantically
Meanwhile Jewel was in denial about the whole thing
She started to avoid him even more than usually (albeit unsuccessful) but now it was out of embarrassment and because Floyd went from having petty fights with her to being more teasing and flirty
Floyd began to stay back after practice simply to watch Jewel practice and would either join her in her dancing or try to copy her when she was practicing contortion
Jewel's annoyance and petty arguments with Floyd would slowly turned into playful banter and mutual teasing
As such, she started to get used to having him cling onto her at random times of the day and dubbed it as typical Floyd behavior
She'd show him small close up magic tricks to keep him entertain him and would silently laugh watching him try to recreate the same trick
Jewel didn't think much of Floyd's sudden clinginess and constant presence, knowing that Floyd was quick to get bored of things and people from what she had heard from people around school
It was that small fact that helped her be in denial of her growing feelings for Floyd but she soon started to second guess herself after Ace made a comment about how Floyd still clung onto her after several of weeks (she actually had screamed when she realize that she had feeling for Floyd)
Funny enough people around her actually started to think Floyd and her were dating even though they weren't
It was during the events of Book 4 that Jewel finally came to terms with her feelings for Floyd.
And it was after all the chaos in book 4 (and before 5) that she would actually confess and makes things official with Floyd (she refused to be the kind of couple that would automatically start dating without actually making it official - Floyd on the other hand thought they WERE dating but didn't say anything)
Mini Trivia
Floyd would eventually teach Jewel how to swim, not without Jewel pulling at his hair after the first few times he'd try to pull her under
Grim follows Jewel a lot anytime she goes to visit Floyd at the lounge. To protect her of course definitely not just for the food)
Have been seen fighting several of times but now in days it's just playful fighting between them
Anytime they actually get into an argument or if Floyd makes Jewel mad she simply ignores him. Like completely ignores him
The first time she did that she kept it up for half an hour while everyone else wondered why Floyd was being extra clingy and moody
Unwillingly became his designated cheerleader during his games
Lil Jewel x Floyd Analysis
Now, why do Jewel and Floyd work so well you might ask? Despite the differences in their personalities, both of them actually balance each other perfectly. This isn't just because of their fighting tendencies or how they both are victims of having a short temper, but it's their differences that balance one another. While Jewel is more keen on her emotions, she's great at communicating her thoughts and vocalizing what she wants and how she feels . Floyd however is known for his constant mood swings, although he doesn't have an issue voicing his likes and dislikes he still has trouble communicating in a deeper sense but, it's this trait of his that Jewel has grown to understand and appreciate the more time they started to spend together.
Floyd is able to be himself free of judgment, more with Jewel than with any other. As for Jewel she's no longer afraid that he'd lose interest in her if she becomes boring' but simply learns to live in the moments that they both share, exciting or not. Through all their exciting moments together there is always those small moments of peace and solace too. Together they balance one another and are able to work things out differences and all, Jewel being able to keep him grounded and Floyd who always keeps her on her feet.
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( P.S @stephiethewephie was the first who gave Jewel and Floyd their ship name! )
Okay thats all have for now thank you for listening to my sily brain rot about these two! <3 (got question bout the two or of just Jewel feel free to ask)
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