Steven Universe Of The Creek

Chapter 21 Jam Buds In Creek Daycare

The group arrived at the Creek Daycare, where Jessica was playing on her own without the other kids. Angel Jose had been keeping an eye on the kids since they'd arrived at the daycare this morning. He heard everything from Jessica's point of view of what happened to her brothers, even if she didn't go out into the storm last night. When the owner of Creek Daycare took notice of Craig and his friends, he immediately took notice of the pink lion by their side. He rushed up to the group in a microsecond which took them by surprise.

"Craig." Angel Jose walked up to Craig. "No pets allowed in the Creek Daycare."

"Thanks for informing us but...he's not my pet." Craig pointed at Lion.

"He's my pet." Steven filling in. "But sure, we'll keep him away from the daycare."

"You must be Steven Universe." Angel Jose smiled. "Jessica told me about you along with the spread of information going around in the creek."

"If you're worrying about him turning pink, don't worry, it won't happen here." Connie added.

"We're only here to check up on Craig's sister." Sparkle Cadet said.

"Today was a wild turn of events." Kelsey replied.

"Seems you had a marathon of episodes today." Angel Jose placed his hands on his hips. "I'm sure there won't be an episode of chaos here."

"We'll make sure of that." Steven replied as Angel allowed the group inside the daycare.

"Jessica." Craig called as he witnessed his sister playing with her stuffed animal, Small Uncle.

"Craig?" She turned her attention, while noticing Steven and his girlfriend by his side.

"You've been playing with your stuffed animal alone?" Steven wondered.

"Yes..." She lowered her head. "Though I knew you were staying. Bernard told me when I woke up."

Steven wishes he would try to patch things up with Bernard later, but he's unsure if he's gonna handle being around him if he's willing to spend a day with him. Especially since he has a big pink lion which could scare him by chance. "Do you want me to play with you?" He offered.

"I would, but it feels awkward that you're here instead of being a hundred miles away."

Connie then walked up to Jessica which took her by notice. After listening to Steven's story upon arrival with Lion, the only option she has is to give comfort to the ones who are involved in the situation. She leaned down to Jessica's level, placing her hand on her face.

"It's never a bad thing though." She smiled. "I'm Connie. I was Steven's Jam Bud when we were children, stopping corrupted gems."

This caused Jessica to smile a bit. "I guess it's not really a bad thing to have company from him."

Connie then took notice of Jessica's stuffed animal. "I didn't really have company before I met Steven. Your stuffed animal's good."

"Thanks. He's my favorite stuffed animal." She handed Small Uncle to Connie as she got back up on her feet.

"Do you always play with it?"

"Yes, I always take it with me almost all the time."

"I had stuffed animals when I was young, mainly when Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl weren't around." Steven added. "Believe me, I never knew I was that lonely back then."

"You were also lonely?" Craig asked.

"Them being the protectors were more important than taking care of me unfortunately."