Garnet's P.O.V
Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis, and I are finally getting back home after a day out in the city. It would've been better if Steven had joined us, though. He always makes things better and not just with his optimistic attitude either, it can just be by him being around. That's one of the many reasons why I love him. Lapis and Pearl are deep in conversation as they lead the way up the steps. I take up the rear and Amethyst walks in between me and the chatting duo. Hmm, take up the rear, huh? I didn't realize how dirty that sounded until now, and I'm actually not afraid of saying such things anymore. After a bit more chatting, Lapis gets the door open for us. I walk in behind everyone else and almost immediately, I can tell something's up. Jasper, very firmly, stands guard in front of the Warp Pad, looking like she won't move for anyone. She's also set up a perimeter around the area, which I'm the first to notice, but I'm now frozen in place wondering what could've happened here while we were gone. Amethyst catches on after me and then, seeing as Lapis and Pearl were still not paying attention, she elbows the two of them.
"Ow, what was that for?" Lapis whines, rubbing her bicep.
Amethyst points and Lapis looks over, her eyes widening at what she finds. Activating her water wings, the ocean gem swoops in front of Jasper and stares her down, Pearl, Amethyst, and I slowly coming up behind her.
"What's going on here, Jasper?" Lapis demands.
"And where is Steven?" Pearl asks.
"Yeah, where is he? I want a round two with him!" Amethyst demands, showing off her no-filter attitude.
Jasper rolls her eyes and stands her ground.
"No one is getting past here. Steven asked me to specifically make sure nobody follows him while he's talking with Bismuth" Jasper says, her arms crossed seriously.
"Why's Steven talking to Bismuth?" Lapis asks, raising an eyebrow.
"That's nobody's business but Steven's. Now please, step back from the Warp Pad" The strong orange gem growls at Lapis.
I'm beginning to grow frustrated at Jasper's attitude, but I'm most importantly worried about my Steven. I don't want him hurt and even though it only sounds like a talk, you can't be too careful sometimes. While Amethyst, Pearl, and Lapis continue to argue with Jasper, I quietly sneak around them and step onto the Warp Pad, quietly heading there. Landing on the other Pad very quickly, I step off the circle and run toward the Forge, going by the rock spires until I'm standing at the inlaid opening of it. I can hear voices, so I press my back against the wall outside the entryway and listen closely at what's being said.
"And that's been it. That's what I've been facing recently" Steven's voice says, the sound echoing from inside.
"Dang, that sounds kinda rough. And trust me, I happen to know what's rough" Bismuth's voice replies.
"It's just, how can I tell the Gems that I love them without them being torn apart by jealousy and desire?" Steven asks, invoking some tears from all three of my eyes.
"It's actually a lot more simple that you're thinking it is, Steven. Just tell them what you just said. They won't know if you don't tell them and if you don't tell them, then the likelihood of your scenario will eventually become its own self-fulfilling prophecy" Bismuth answers, some clanging sounding in the air and proving she's multi-tasking.
"Alright, that sounds good. Thanks, Bismuth!" Steven replies with gratitude.
"You betcha, Steven" Bismuth chuckles.
Both sound like the conversation is coming to a close, so I take that as a chance for me to cut in.
"Steven! There you are! The others and I couldn't find you! We assumed you had been kidnapped" I lie slightly.
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Steven's Choice
FanfictionSteven's hometown has become fun and peaceful ever since the events at Homeworld with White Diamond. But time has passed surprisingly quick, going by so fast that Steven is now 22 years old. The adolescent Diamond soon begins to notice some rather s...
