Corrupted Heart - Steven Universe x Reader

Chapter 21

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If it was a real bet, Steven would have yank his gem right out of his stomach. Even after all the pleading, begging, persuading and even gentle forcing, he couldn't even get me to take a single bite out of the pizza. And it was hard enough without Sapphire reminding Steven frequently that I wouldn't give in. I managed to get to bed despite the occasional rumbles I would get from my stomach whilst trying to sleep. It was like my insides were being struck repeatedly. I was just glad to have a separate bed and not have to deal with Steven reclining on me again.

Before we knew it, it was the next day and we were all sitting down in a diner for breakfast. My stomach began growling like a raging thunder cloud. Since I practically starving, I chose the first appealing thing my eye spotted on the menu. Steven was playing with a spoon he got given. "What are you going to get?", he asked, glancing down at the menu in front of me even though he had his own menu. I shrugged my shoulders, although I knew exactly what I wanted.

"I don't know, the waffles, I guess", I said to him. He narrowed his brows at the example photo next to it, "It looks pretty big, are you sure you'll finish it?".

I raised a brow at him, almost amused that he didn't realise how famished I was. "Steven, I didn't eat anything last night. I think I'll be alright".

Ruby leant her head on the table, her fingers tapping in an exasperated rhythmic pattern. Sapphire sat patiently and inaudibly on the other side of the table. Neither one of the gems even acknowledged each other's existence as they both faced the opposite direction. A waitress then approached our table, asking for our orders.

Greg glanced at the two gems. "You guys want anything?", he asked.

When neither of them replied, he sighed and told the waitress, "Just get them the bacon and eggs".

I didn't take long until she was coming back with five breakfast plates in hand. Waffles lightly drizzled with chocolate, powdered sugar and a scoop of vanilla ice cream was set in front of me. Steven smiled and thanked her. I took a piece of waffle and ate. It was delicious. Even though most of the ice cream was melting and making the waffle soggy, but luckily I wasn't in a picky mood.

"Can I try?", Steven asked, his eyes gawking the food in front of me.

I shook my head with my eye narrowed. I gripped onto my plate and pulled it closer to me, almost protectively. "No way! Eat your own food!", I exclaimed, eating a bigger forkful and chewing it slowly in front of him in a taunting manner. It had only been a few seconds and he already wanted some of my food. Was he not aware of how hungry I was? How selfish was this kid? Greg sent me a pleading look like he was reminding me that he was the one paying.

With an exasperated pout, I rolled my eyes and muttered out, "Fine...".

In a state of excitement, Steven reached over with his fork.

"Ow!", he exclaimed after I smacked his hand out of the way. "I'm giving you the piece. You're gonna take a huge chunk of it", I pointed out, cutting a section for him with my own utensils. I made sure not to give him a piece that wasn't too big but wasn't too small that he'd start complaining. I shoved the forkful food in front of his face waiting for him to take it. Steven's face a deep colour of red, a burning heat growing on his cheeks. His legs felt wobbly as if his bones turned into jelly.

'Bu-But, she used that fork', Steven's mind was racing in loops and infinite circles. 'Doesn't that make it an indirect kiss?!'.