We all need a friend (StevenxSpinel)<Discontinued, remake in process>

The Plan

I just want to start this out by saying thank you.
This story was just some one off thing I made after not being able to immediately find any Spinel x Steven stories right after the movie, and yet as of February 26th, this story has 17k reads, over 500 upvotes, and over 1k comments, so, thank you. Wether you just stopped by to look at a couple chapters and then left, or you've been reading this by the updates or even since the beginning, thank you.

Also, I know the last chapter felt super rushed, it was seemingly just a one off chapter with no point to it other than Pink Pearl's background, but I really had no idea what to do with it and I felt really bad for being inactive for over a week. I'll try harder with this one.

Anyway, let's get to the chapter lol

-=The Capital=-
-=Steven=-
-=Four days later=-

Three days ago, there was an announcement that Steven himself would be joining the clean up crew and helping them fix up the capital from the events of the attack, and for three days now, he had been coming to the capital and cleaning rubble as well as helping rebuild, being very apologetic to everyone about the attack, though they made it clear that no one blamed him, he still insisted that he apologize.

Now, today was the last day of work for Homeworld, the capital would be a safe place and clean to live once again. Unfortunately though, some Gems had other ideas. In the shadows of an alleyway, multiple figures watched Steven working, him now finally being alone.

They glanced over to the other alley across from them, one of them giving a signal as a sign to attack, and in moments, Steven found himself surrounded by Gems, all of them had their weapons drawn. "So, you guys finally made your move huh? That's alright, I was more than happy to help clean up. Alright guys, you can come out now!"

Everyone gave a look of surprise when a team of Quartz soldiers dropped down from the rooftops. "Remember, capture, don't kill." He ordered, now being surrounded by the Gems charged with protecting him.

"Yes, Pink Diamond!" They said in unison, the title of Pink Diamond being a slight uncomfortable annoyance to the boy, nevertheless, he summoned his shield and the fight began.

-=The Palace=-
-=Steven/Spinel/White/Blue/Yellow-=
-=Four Days Ago=-

Steven and Spinel entered the meeting room, passing by a Topaz who was standing guard at the door.

"Hey guys, did I miss much?" The hybrid asked with a wave as he walked into the room. There were two informants in the middle of the room who stood there awkwardly as they kept their heads down.
Steven found that weird, but not as weird as the expression Blue was giving White; she seemed upset, like White had done something to offend her greatly.

"Uh, guys? What's happening?" He asked, looking between his two Diamond aunts. "Is this a bad time or something?"

Blue went to say something but White spoke up before her with a smile. "No, not at all Star Shine. Please, take a seat."

Steven was unsure about her response, but sat in his 'him-sized' throne/desk, the three of them taking their respective sides to match the original Diamond insignia, there luckily being room in the seat for Spinel, as he felt that her just standing there would make what seemed to be an awkward situation even worse.

"Steven, must your Spinel attend this meeting as well?" She questioned once she noticed the pink Gem. "I understand that you are happy to have someone around to keep you entertained, but this is a private meeting."

He gave a sigh as he leaned against his arm rest. "First off, I would appreciate you not describing my relationship with anyone as them being around to 'keep me entertained', I'm not my mom. Second off, yeah, she's staying here with me, this could take all day."