Steven Universe: The Diamond Legacy

Chapter 4

A heavy weight pressed down on my stomach, followed by a furry muzzle rubbing my face. "Lion give it a rest." I pushed the furry mass away. The massive pink beast persisted, pawing my face and drawing the covers off me. "All right all right! I'm up!" I rose from my sheets glaring at the clock. Fifteen minuets before the alarm was supposed to go off.

"I guess Mom forgot to feed you before she went to work." I shrugged as Lion followed me downstairs, making sure I fed him the right amount of roasted chicken mash with beef stew. "You wouldn't exactly starve if I didn't feed you on time." I muttered to him. "You don't even need to eat!" Lion gave me a momentary blink before chowing down.

I prepared for the day, dressing myself in my purple jacket, a gold t-shirt, jeans, and brown shoes. After eating a quick breakfast, I brushed my teeth and pulled my backpack and guitar case over my shoulders. "Today's the day." I inhaled, ready to head out the door.

"Nora wait!" Dad rushed to me and embraced me in a bear hug.

"Ah Dad be careful my guitar!"

"Sorry." He blushed, hugging me tenderly again without crushing my case and kissing me on the cheek. "Good luck today."
I hugged him back. "Thank you. I'll see you later."

After the school bus dropped me off I lugged my guitar to school, avoiding blundering into the growing crowds of students. I focused directly on the school building .This is it Nora. This is your chance to prove it to everyone, you got this. I bumped into a group of kids. "Watch where you're going." A jock pushed me away, causing a group of girls to snicker. I ignored them and walked with my head held high, singing a confident tune.

They've been laughin' since I can remember
But they're not gonna laugh anymore
No more "Nora the Freak"
No more "Goof of the Week" like before

As I walked towards the building the surrounding kids sang along, excited for the last day of school.

No more algebra tests 'til September
No more lookin' at losers like her
No more havin' to cheat
No more mystery meat

A cool kid sneered at me, another kid slipped my homework from my backpack, I dodged the mark of someone foolishly throwing their leftover meatloaf at my shirt. A group of student athletes dashed by high fives me as they passed.

No more gym!
No more gym!
No more gym!
No more gym!

A popular girl and her boyfriend sang their plans for the summer before I burst in and pretended to strum my guitar.

Gonna move to the mall
Gonna live in the pool
Gonna rock out the band and not feel like a fool

The entire student body erupted into a joyous chorus

'Cause after today, I'm gonna be cruisin'
After today, she'll be mine
After today, my brains'll be snoozing
If I don't faint, I'll be fine

I've got forty more minutes of Home Economics
Then down with the textbooks
And up with the comics
Just think of all the time I've been losin'
Finding the right thing to say
But things'll be going my way after today

I saw the group from the music club. I tried to call them but was completely ignored, barely given a second glance.

They looked right through me
And who could blame them?
I need a new me
Plus some positive proof that I'm not just a goof

"Nora!" A familiar voice called me. I was approached by my friends. "Becky! Mabel! Corey!" we engaged in a group fist bump. "Can you believe it's the last day already?" Mabel beamed.

"Goodbye school hellooo summer!!" Rebecca cheered. "Are we all ready for today's performance?"

"Heck yeah we are!" Mabel said excited. "We're gonna rock everyone's socks off, I can't wait till sixth period and after that.." Her and Corey broke into song.

And after today, I'm gonna be cruisin'
No more pep rallies to cut, blech!

Rebecca and I followed after her
After today, our brains'll be snoozing
I'm gonna sit on my butt

"Aren't you always on your butt?" Corey asked, referring to her wheelchair.

"Yeah, though now I'll be sitting on a beach chair looking at the surf. Different vibes."

"Come on guys we need to get to class!" I said looking at the clock.

I've got less than an hour
And when this is ended
I'll either be famous

Or you'll be suspended!

"Mabel!" My friends yelled.

"What, I'm just joking!"

We passed by the graduating class in their beautiful blue and gold cap and gowns. In two years that'll be me. Their verse rose from their cheers

Just think of all the time I've been losin'
Waiting until I could say
Gonna be on my own
Kiss the parents goodbye
Gonna party from now 'til the end of July
Things'll be going my way
After today

I sighed as we entered the school.

I wish that this was the day
After today