steven can't move.
his hands are frozen, like glue; his heart beats fast and he's in pain. it's still dark outside, but he keeps hearing the stupid corruption song, so he tries to cry out for help. nothing comes out of his throat.
he chokes down a gasp and tries again. this time, a small whimper makes it out, though it's still not enough. he tries, again and again; he swears he sees tiny cats replace his fingers when a sharp pain hits his gem.
"help- help-"
by the time he comes back to reality, the cat fingers are gone.
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cancer ; steven universe
Fanfictionsteven knows there's something terribly wrong with him. the gems know, too, but they're too busy pretending they don't. alternatively; the tragic faltering of the rose. read this in ao3! http://archiveofourown.org/works/11239731?view_full_work=true
