Steven Universe Of The Creek

Chapter 9 Reunion From Apart

Craig, along with his parents, sister and brother, made their way to their grandparents. Bernard texted Steven right before he left and he made sure he'll be there as soon as he can. During the whole ride, Craig remained silent, not making eye contact with any of his relatives. Last night made him lose sleep knowing full well today is the final day he'll ever meet with Steven before he leaves.

Nicole notices her son is not happy for the family reunion, but she didn't forget what he did yesterday. "Craig, you're very lucky we're only taking your phone away until tomorrow." She responded. "If Steven had refused to come to our family reunion, we would've kept it for a week."

"It was curiosity mom." Craig responded.

"By using Kelsey's bird to bother one of my friends, while taking a picture of it?" Bernard replied. "You would've made more of a mess. What's so important about taking a picture of his belly?"

"I would tell you, but it's really personal to him."

As Duane focused on the road, he had to learn that he just met Steven days ago. Knowing he's gonna be leaving tomorrow, he would worry less, if it doesn't affect the family. "If it's really personal to him, we shouldn't invade his boundaries."

"Not to mention it's probably embarrassing." Nicole added. "The less we know about it, the better."

"You don't even know what I felt when I saw it." Craig retorted.

"You always resist about everything, do you?" Bernard said, crossing his arms, while looking out the window.

Meanwhile, Steven just got on the roadway where the Williams are heading to their family reunion. He didn't have a good morning however, with a light breakfast, preparing to pack up before leaving, he couldn't keep his mind off of last night. The only thing he can do is to make a great impression without messing up. But he did find a way.

The Williams arrived at their grandparents house with two more cars parked on the side. Craig's cousin, Bryson had been waiting outside for Craig and his family to arrive while the others headed inside instead. As Duane parked his car in the driveway, Bryson headed straight up while Craig got out.

"Hey Craig." He smiled only to notice his cousin looking straight down.

"Hey." He responded with a quiet tone.

"Is there something wrong?"

"The last couple of days haven't been the best is all I can say."

"Long story short, he's grounded from using his phone for today." Bernard answered. "It has everything to do with our visitor coming over."

"But don't tell him any of this, we're even lucky he's willing to still join us." Nicole shutting the car door.

"Bet our reunion will keep him happy enough." Jessica added.

"As much as me and the rest of us." Craig walked past his parents. "Let's go inside Bryson." He walked past his cousin as Bryson turned around.

"Come on Craig, it can't be that bad." Bryson replied.

"If only we knew what he knows." Bernard added.

As Craig and Bryson head inside, Steven arrives as he parked his car by the side of the road. Upon heading out of the front seat, he took a deep breath to set his priorities straight. "I'm here." He smiled.

"I can't wait to see the look on your face once you meet our grandparents." Jessica walks up to Steven.

"As long as you don't get your hopes up, we're all happy in our own way."