Steven's Choice

Lighthearted Jealousy

Steven's P.O.V

Everyone flinches at the volume of her voice, surprised that she's that angry. The blue ocean gem then glides forward on her water wings, zipping right up and in Pearl's face.

"What were you doing with him in there?!" Lapis growls, her fists clenched tightly.

Pearl smirks and chuckles in reply.

"Oh, nothing. I merely stepped into the shower and had my body washed by very capable hands. Isn't that right, my Diamond?" Pearl says softly, showing some false innocence in her tone.

I blush at her attitude, as does Lapis, for I think she picks up on the dirty joke. Pearl smiles deeper and Lapis just looks at the floor, embarrassed at her loud display of jealousy. It's awkwardly quiet for a long moment until the tense air is broken by clapping from Jasper.

"Atta boy, Steven!" The buff orange gem claps.

I start to feel embarrassed myself, but still find it in me to go over and fist bump that waiting Jasper. After I do that, though, I find myself in the still awkward situation of looking at all the others gazing at me with surprised looks on their faces. However, out of Garnet, Amethyst, and Peridot's expressions, Yellow and Blue Diamond still take the cake, looking beyond shocked at what they just witnessed. Pearl seems satisfied with her point so she just struts on over to me and Jasper.

"I'm feeling pretty worn out, so I think I'll be turning in for the night" The pale gem announces, afterwards turning to me and whispering, "Come visit me in my room whenever you want, Steven. You're always welcome from now on."

To cap it off, Pearl finishes with one final kiss to the cheek, right after spinning around and walking into her room through the Temple door. Everyone is stunned by Pearl's brave and outright rebellious behavior. Sure, she had been a gem that originally rebelled against the Diamonds six thousand years ago, but all that fiery spirit had seemingly, and almost completely, faded away the last time anyone checked. I feel like I should ease the weirdness of the moment, though, and suggest something to do.

"Hey, I have an idea!" I proclaim, breaking the silence, "How about we treat each other to a movie?"

Murmur around the collected gems sound in agreement with my statement.

"Sure, Ste-Man, I'm pretty we'd all love to share a movie with you" Amethyst speaks up, winking at me subtly, which means I'll probably be kissing her by the night's end, "But, the next question being, which one?"

Hmm, Ame makes a good point, but I've already thought ahead and come up with a good one.

"Well, let me answer that question with a question. Who here likes horror?" I ask, looking around at my gathered companions.

Garnet looks right at Blue Diamond, but Blue doesn't notice in the slightest. Jasper smiles at the option while Lapis and Peridot widen their eyes with fright, which must mean that they don't like such things. I can tell Amethyst doesn't either, but she still tries to put up a tough front anyway. Yellow Diamond seems confused on the term 'horror', meaning that she's never had anything to frighten her. Well, we'll see if tonight changes that.

"Based on a quick census, I think it's a mixed audience we have here" I say, trying to lighten the mood with some humorous attitude, "Don't worry, though, if at any point in the movie you want to stop watching, you're more than welcome to".

"What's it called, Cutie Pie?" Garnet asks grinning, her face blushing as she calls me that.

"IT" I reply, bringing a bunch of curious glances my way.