Steven's Choice

Cloddie Maheswaran

Pearl's P.O.V

It's been approximately two months since the big fight. Ever since Steven proposed the genius idea of us forming a harem, the team and I have been much more peaceful and happy. I haven't felt any jealousy because of that and am glad that Steven loves me just as equally as the rest of the team. Speaking of love by the way, me and him have had some very personal and intimate experiences with each other in the last month. I loved and cherished every single moment, always thanking the Diamonds for his kind heart and caring attitude. Speaking of the Diamonds, though, it was satisfying to see them leave just a day after the fight ended. Yellow and Blue were very sad to bid Steven goodbye, but he told them that they'll see each other again and as long as they keep him in their hearts and minds, he won't truly be gone. It was very well though and heartfelt, and I couldn't help but tear up when both Diamonds hugged and kissed Steven as they were departing.

Luckily, with the help of Bismuth, Peridot, and Jasper, the Temple was able to be fixed pretty fast. I must admit that in our four-way struggle, myself, Lapis, Peridot, and Amethyst did cause a fair amount of destruction. That was all quickly put in the past, though, and the team worked together to clear out the debris and rebuild what was demolished. When all the work reached its conclusion, I do believe the Temple looked even better than before. The living room area was expanded, the kitchen got bigger, and the ceiling was made higher. Other than those changes, though, the look of the Temple remains pretty much the same, not that I'm complaining however. Steven tells me that's bad and unhealthy for me, so being the loyal Pearl I am, I listened to him and closely followed his advice.

"Aren't you a great sight to wake up to?" Steven compliments, flirting with me so bad.

"So I've been told" I answer, winking at him.

We both smile warmly and briefly, our lips peck together. It's a short and sweet one, but when we pull back, both Steven and I are grinning and giggling like a newly married couple. Part of me wishes that he would just propose to me right here, right now in our current position, but I can't quite jump the gun on a serious relationship. The two of us rest in his bed with Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, and Lapis asleep around us. It's become the new normal sleeping habit instead of going back to our own rooms, but it was only possible thanks to Peridot and Garnet getting a larger bed for us all.

"What do you want to do today?" He asks me.

"I was thinking of just staying in bed" I sigh, nuzzling into him, "We haven't had a day like that in almost ever."

"Sounds like a good idea to me" Steven agrees.

"I agree as well" Garnet muses, her arms wrapping around his waist as she nudges his with her knee, "But let's get something to eat first before heading back to bed. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, after all, and I don't want my Cutie Pie to go without it."

"Then how about we go make it together?" Amethyst suggests, showing that she's now awake too.

Lapis and Peridot stir, shifting and groaning in their sleep, so the four of us quietly nod, slip out of bed, and head downstairs without waking them up as well. Once we're in the kitchen, I tell Steven to sit down and let us do all the work, even though he protests about helping. Amethyst gets the ingredients out while Garnet and I do the rest of the work of making the best pancakes possible. With us working together, they get done faster than usual, leaving us more time to sit down next to Steven and enjoy his company. But just before he begins eating, his phone gets a notification, Steven checking it and having his eyebrows raise in surprise.

"What is it?" I ask.

"It's Connie" He replies, "She's just outside the door."

I grow tense, glancing at the other members of the team as we exchange looks with each other. None of us are ready to explain the current situation to her, especially since I'm able to recall that Connie was, and perhaps still is, very close to our boyfriend. And, sure, enough, the girl is standing on the porch outside, looking in at us. I'm about ready to head outside myself when Steven holds his hand up.