Pearl

Chapter 1 - Meeting

You sat on the beach, the sand soft on your skin. Carefully, you layed back, listening to a calm song through (F/C) headphones. Donut in your mouth and phone in your pocket, your arms found their way underneath your head. The sea was as relaxed as you were in this moment of bliss. It was so peaceful...

"HI (Y/N)!"

Nevermind then.

A young teen named Steven came running over to you, shouting your name. He looked excited as always and was accompanied by a odd-looking yet pretty woman by his side.

You sat up and waved at him, smiling. He reached you and you put your headphones over his ears. He started bopping up and down to the beat. It seemed as if Steven liked it.

Beach City: born there; lived there; still there. Naturally, you knew most of the locals, including Steven himself. He was a peculiar kid but fun and kind nonetheless.

However, his friend wasn't so familiar. As you supposed, she, had only been seen by you a few times, mostly with Steven and other people who had varied appearances.

Steven gave you back your headphones and you hung them around the back of your neck, extending the frame so the earpiece wouldn't hit your face.
"Wow. You really have a good taste in music, (Y/N)!" Steven was smiling widely.

You took it as a compliment and nodded. "Thanks, Steven. I appreciate that." You ruffled his hair, getting the attention of his friend.

You stood up, and dusted - well, sanded - yourself off. The woman looked at you with curiosity, being a little nosy.

Unknowingly, you stuck your hand out in her direction.
"My name is (Y/N). I haven't seen you before but Steven has spoken about you on many occasions and explained your adventures."

The lady stared at you and then your hand. She held and shook it cautiously, as if you would pounce at any moment or if she had never seen a human before. She has been in contact with one, right?

"That's Pearl! She's a Crystal Gem who I go on missions with." Steven's explanation just made you even more confused but that's Steven for you!

"Hello, (Y/N). What Steven says is indeed true. I am a Pearl." She seemed more confident yet still unsure.

"WAIT! I have a great idea!" Steven seemed keen.
"Go ahead." You said quite blandly.
"(Y/N), you should come to my house! You could meet the other Gems and if you would, please, make some brownies?" Steven muttered the last part to himself. He didn't like asking you but he usually wanted you to make brownies.

A person of many talents like yourself (or not) would obviously have some type of skill in the cooking industry and yours, was baking. Baking brownies in particular. Steven ADORED them. He said that they were even better than Cookie Cat! THAT meant a lot to you.

"Of course, Steven. If you'd like me to." You smiled at his offer. You liked his home. It was big but cosy and it didn't really have rooms, just spaces. Except of course, for the bathroom.

But all in all, you were delighted to be invited to his house. And quickly accepted this opportunity. It'll be so nice to be back in that building again!

But, the thing is, you didn't know that much about gems and Steven in particular. Most importantly, who or what is Pearl? At least Steven looks fully human.