Steven Universe- Lapis Lazuli X Male Reader

Raising the Barn

[Open Int. Beach House]

(Steven is seen looking in despair at a photo of Connie on the shelf in his room. He slumps against the wall and lies onto his bed, sighing in remorse.)

Steven: She'll call when she's ready. For now, you just have to let go.

(Steven lifts himself up and keeps his phone. He then hops off his bed and glances at his ukulele by his bed.)

[Trans. Ext. Crystal Temple]

(Steven makes his way to the beach, dragging his ukulele across the sand. He approaches the hand statue sticking out in the sand and sits in the shade under it. He then look up into the sky and start strumming his ukulele.

Steven: *sighs deeply* ♪ I wish I could tell you that I-

(Steven's phone suddenly starts buzzing, interrupting his song, and Steven, startled, screams as he fumbles to take his phone out of his pocket.)

Steven: Okay, Universe. This is it! Connie's finally ready to talk. No expectations. Just let her say what she needs to say!

(Steven looks down at his phone, only to realize that it is actually Peridot who is video-calling him. Steven sighs in dismay and answers her call.)

Peridot: Steven! *chuckles* It's us!

Y/N: 'Sup Steven

(Lapis comes into frame.)

Steven: Oh, Hi, Y/N, Hi, Peridot. Hi, Lapis.

Peridot: Don't forget Pumpkin!

(Peridot holds up Pumpkin and she barks excitedly.)

Steven: *chuckles* Hi, Pumpkin!

Peridot: *turns to Lapis* I told you he'd answer.

Lapis: It's so good to see you. I'm glad you're okay.

Peridot: Lapis was worried you lost your phone on Homeworld, but I said, "No way! He's probably just ignoring us."

Steven *blushes* Sorry, guys. There's been... a lot going on.

Peridot Like what? Tell us!

Y/N: This is still about Connie, Isn't it?

Steven: Well, She's really mad at me-

Peridot: No, no, no, no. Tell us about space!

Lapis: And start from the beginning.

Steven: Wait, Y/N didn't tell you?

(Peridot and Lapis look at you)

Y/N: Hey, i was about to, But I got a phone call from Greg saying He needed help at his Car Wash

Steven: Uhh, ok. I was trying to protect Beach City, so I surrendered myself to Homeworld, and I was put in a big, empty room, and I ended up on trial in front of the Diamonds!

Lapis: On trial?!

Peridot: What?

Lapis: In front of the Diamonds?!

Steven: Yeah, and...

Lapis You were in front of Blue Diamond?!

Steven And Yellow! But it's okay. I escaped in a palanquin and went underground and...

Lapis You ran from Blue and Yellow Diamond!?

Steven Yes.

Lapis: Y/N, Peridot, We have to leave Earth, now!

(Lapis quickly hangs up the video call.)

Steven Uh-oh...

[Trans. Ext. The Barn]