Pearl has a lot of names like Barry, Jun and all. Well I am going as Pearl because it was requested by ZenaXiong
"You two! Out!" Steven and you couldn't stop laughing even after Pearl had pushed the two of you from the house onto the porch. The gems had decided to do some repairs and touch-ups on the house since there was actually some spare time between missions for once. Both you and Steven wanted to help, so they decided to have you two do a new coat of paint on one of the walls. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but after the third paint fight between the two of you, Pearl had had just about enough.
"C'mon, Pearl..." Steven tried to plead, his giggles calming down. "We wanna help!"
You eagerly joined Steven in his pleas. "Yeah, Pearl! C'monnnn..." You clasped your hands together, making your best puppy dog eyes at her.
"No." The skinny gem put a hand on her hip, eyeing the two of you. "You're being disruptive and unproductive."
Steven's face fell as he realized she was serious. He really wasn't going to be allowed to help? "Pearlll..." His expression slowly became one of heartbreak.
Immediately, Pearl's eyes widened as she realized Steven was going to sucker her in once again. He had this way about him that his smile could easily light up a room, but to see him upset everyone in sight would do all they could to help him. You noticed her trepidation and jumped in before Steven could change her mind. Yeah you wanted to help, but you felt bad to make Pearl give in on the issue too. "Why don't we go play on the beach instead, Steven? I haven't just splashed in the surf in foreverrrrr...."
"Yeah...I guess." His sweet face still seemed crestfallen, until you got a better idea.
"Besides, Steven! I need your help with something!"
"You do?!" His eyes lit up at the prospect of helping you and you had to stifle a giggle. It was so adorable how he always wanted to be helpful. Pearl was staring at you with a mixture of confusion and curiosity as you nodded at Steven.
"Mmhmm. I'm awful at making sand castles. They always end up falling down or being these sad little mounds of sand, but I really want to make one. I'm sure you can help a damsel in distress build a castle, right, Mr. Universe?"
The small boy nodded, taking on an uncharacteristically serious face as he extended an arm. "Of course!" You giggled at his seriousness and attempt at a fancy voice. "I will always be a gentleman and help a lady! Come along, Miss!" With that, you took his arm and the two of you headed down the steps. You threw a quick smile and a thumbs up over your shoulder to Pearl before you disappeared from her view.
A soft smile graced Pearl's features as she walked to the railing and watched the two of you run in the sand for a moment before heading back inside. She had a fondness for you that she couldn't quite explain. You were a few years older than Steven, being well into your teens years, and somehow ended up babysitting him a while back when he was much younger. That's how you met Steven and started to learn about the gems. Usually at least one gem could be spared to keep an eye on Steven or Greg was free to watch his son, but once in a while everyone was busy. Steven couldn't very well go on dangerous missions with no way to defend himself when he was younger, so you'd watch him on occasion. Now he was older and could certainly take care of himself whether it was on missions or at home, but he had grown used to your company. The two of you still hung out together fairly often and the gems enjoyed your company as well...one gem more than she'd like to admit...
After a while of working, Pearl walked back out to the porch to check on you and Steven. Two pairs of shoes lay discarded among numerous sand castles. She scanned the beach until she saw the two of you playing in the surf. You'd splash Steven and he'd splash back as you ran from each other, yet still determined to soak the other. From this distance she couldn't hear you, but she could see both your faces transformed by laughter and joy. The gem rested her arms on the railing as she watched the two of you play. You had such a beautiful smile...
