Steven Universe: Steven's Split Spinel (Steven X Spinel)

Chapter 6

NOTES: Contains very mild innuendo. (Probably not even worth a warning, to be fair)

Chapter 6

Steven was in his car, driving. The Dondai Supremo is a used compact car that his father purchased, using a fraction of the ten million dollars from his contract with Marty, an old partner in the music business. That was a while ago now but Steven loved the car. The car is a 2-door 1980s hatchback. Greg added a sticker on one of the back windows long ago, reading "dad on board," which is stuck over the top of another sticker reading "!USED!". The car's interior has five seats, a radio, and a tape deck. Steven would describe it as an amalgamation of several 1980s Japanese compact cars. Overall its design can be directly connected to the Mk. I or II Volkswagen Golf GTI, but relevant to the Toyota reference, it's closer to the hatchback body of the AE86's successor, the AE82 Corolla. The fender flares and black bumpers would suggest major styling cues from early marks of the Volkswagen Golf. Interior shots reveal inspiration from the fourth generation Honda Civic, which is widely known as a popular tuning car. The car's AC controls and tape deck draw direct influence...but it's the simple things that Steven likes about. A tape deck is all he needs and if the car can get to A to B, then that's all that matters. Even with the money he was earning, why swap it for something to...gadgetry.

Steven loved this car and listening to music through a cassette player was a joy and this helped knowing he was going to see Spinel.

Soon, Steven parked his white car near the front of the building...and every time he visited Spinel he'd always have a present, which was mainly food but this was something different, something special. Something that might them both...problem is, when Steven had a whacky idea, he'd usually forget about the consequences or how difficult a situation can be without thinking or discussing it with anyone...Steven was more pro-active and just let life run its course. Afteral, planning is good an' all...but there was nothing wrong with being spontaneous and that usually gave out the best results.

He had a small box in his hand which was wrapped in red paper, with white binds around it, with a bow on top. This was a special gift for Spinel...but before he could give it to her, he had to discuss it with Peridot. The happy go-lucky young man could've spoken to Peridot yesterday...but she had a..."meeting"...with Lapis. He knew Peridot probably wouldn't agree with his oddball idea...but whatever her negative thoughts were, he'd be in the complete opposite.

He was eager and excited to give his gift to Spinel and just skip the discussion with Peridot altogether but in his heart and mind, it was the right thing to do.

He locked his car and proceeded to walk inside the huge building.

He walked confidently to Peridot's office and saw Lapis walk out of it, her hair was a little messy. Steven had a cheeky grin and was surprised Lapis didn't spot him coming closer to the door, as she was just sitting down at her desk.

STEVEN: Hi, Lapis.

LAPIS: (Startled) Oh! (Hand on her heart, laughing slightly) Oh, you scared me.

STEVEN: That's strange. You don't seem to be the highly-strung type.

LAPIS: (Trying to sort her hair out) No...you just...uh, you just scared me, that's all. I didn't see you.

Steven knew he was being nosy but he found it interesting about Lapis and Peridot's relationship.

STEVEN: Had another meeting with Peridot...?

LAPIS: (Blushes but smiles) Mm-hmm. Yes.

STEVEN: With the door locked?