The moment my eyes saw the videos of 'Lil' Butler' I knew that I should have shoved them into a box and act like I didn't see them but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. There were too many memories wrapped up in these tapes both good and bad. I knew I shouldn't have shown Greg but the way his eyes lit up with excitement, it reminded me of another time when it was just me, him and this stupidly funny show.

I don't know when or if Steven left and I didn't care. Everything faded away, I wasn't even watching the show anymore. Instead I was thinking back to a similar night, just like this one except hopefully no one would get hurt this time around.

-11 years ago

I have never once saw a show like Lil' Butler but it was so stupid it was funny. I had stopped by Greg's just to see how he was doing with Steven when he invited me in and somehow I got wrapped up in this show. That's how our obsession started and for a few weeks it was nice to hang out with Greg and forget about everything and everyone for just a little while.

"So what's the verdict?" Greg joked. We had just got done with the whole series, leaning back against his ratty couch I put my feet up on the coffee table in front of me, smirking at him.

"It's not bad. I mean I've seen better but it's cool in its own way." I explained.

"Yeah. Rose didn't like it much at first either but it grew on her." Greg whispered. I looked over at him and saw he was looking blankly into the ground, a small hollow smile on his face. I turned away from him and glared at the wall behind the television.

"I don't care what Rose thought." I muttered hatefully.

"Hey, watch it Amethyst." Greg whispered. I didn't have to look at him to know he was glaring daggers into my skull.

"Why should I?" I asked, glaring up at him, crossing my arms. Greg sighed and ran a hand through his thinning hair.

"Because she's my wife and your friend."

"You mean she was your wife and was my friend because if you have failed to notice Greg, she's dead." He got up without a word and turned the television off, plunging the room into darkness except for the small night light seeping down the hall from Steven's empty bedroom. He was staying with Pearl and Garnet tonight.

"Get out." He whispered.

"Why? Afraid to face the truth Greg. She's been gone for three years now, it's about time that you woke up!" I shouted. My eyes adjusted to the darkness and I saw that he had his back to me, like he wasn't listening to me and that made me just want to run my mouth.

"Let me guess you act like you're always fine even if you're crying on the inside, right?" I whispered with venom dripping from each word. Pushing myself up from the sofa I walked over until I was standing right behind him. "Well let me tell you something, you have no right thinking that you're only one that's hurting. I lost a friend and it's all your fault! If you never showed up Rose would still be here and no one would be hurt!"

I don't know when I started to cry but I was so angry! At him for taking Rose away! Rose, for falling in love! And at myself! Everyone just needed to go away! Without thinking I morphed into Rose and walked in front of him.

"Look at me Greg." I whispered. He looked up at me and his jaw dropped.

"R-rose?" His voice broke and a few tears slid down his face. I smirked down at him and crossed my arms.

"Not quite. Didn't know I could look like her did you?" I smirked. For a few moments Greg didn't say or do anything but slowly his expression changed into one of pure rage.

"What the hell is wrong with you?! Don't you think I know she's gone! And believe me I know what would happen if we had a child together! I even told her I didn't want her to have my child if she was going to die!" He yelled but once again he turned his back to me. His words made all the anger in my system fade away and I stood there as Rose not sure what to do.

"B-but Rose being Rose just smiled and told me that she would gladly give up her life for our baby. She knew the cost of bringing Steven into world, she knew she was going to die but she did it anyways because…..because she's that kind of wonder person, who never thought of herself." Greg's voice broke at the end and his body started to shake from his sobbing.

Without thinking I reached out and gently hugged Greg to Rose's body. He turned in her arms and hugged her back. I rubbed his back soothingly, soon enough he stopped crying.

"I'm sorry for what I said." I whispered.

"It's okay Amethyst."

"Hey right now Amethyst isn't here. It's only Rose." I told him.

When he looked up at Rose I leaned down and pressed her lips to his. For just a moment he tried to push me away but he put his arms around her waist and held her tightly. Soon enough we were both stripped of our clothes and we had a night filled with passion and sweet kisses. We held each other into the night into the morning light.

I woke up before Greg, morphing back I got dressed and left. It was only a one time thing but some part of me I think loves him, maybe not the same way Rose did but I think it's something deeper then friendship not that I could ever act on it. Not without hurting people in the process or maybe that's just me being a coward. Either way neither of us ever spoke of that night.

I don't know what episode we just got through but Greg got up to leave, something about fireworks. I asked him not to leave but he wasn't budging so I grabbed the Lil' Butler Hawaii special, he still wasn't going to stay. Getting annoyed I morphed into Steven and showed him exactly what would happen if he left, Greg just looked at me with an annoyed look on his face. He said I only morphed to make him feel uncomfortable.

"You would stay for her!" I yelled. His eyes widened and he glared at me.

"Don't even think about it."

I morphed into Rose and just like that night he turned away from me. His hands covered his ears, trying to block me out.

"Stop!" I looked over and saw Steven. The moment his eyes met mine they were wide and sad. Of course he was seeing his mom. I quickly morphed back and stared wide eyed at him. He was going on and on about the past and how painful it was but the thing is he didn't know even know what he was talking about. I ran out, never looking back.

Going straight to my room I started to throw things in anger. Tears started to slip down my face but didn't stop until they were all used up. Falling to the ground I stared up at my ceiling and closed my eyes tightly. Trying to block everything out but Steven's and Greg's faces kept appearing. Putting the heels into my eyes I sighed ran my hands through my hair. That's when an idea came to my mind. I could easily put all of Greg's stuff in my room.

Finding Pearl and Garnet I told them my idea and they agreed to help so we went to Greg's storage unit and started the cleanup. The first thing I did though was get the busted picture of Rose and Greg, putting it in a better frame, I put it in a small box and continued on. Soon enough the sun started to peak over the horizon. We were just finishing up when Steven and Greg made the scene.

Both the guys were surprised to see that it was my idea. I couldn't help but blush. Gathering my courage I gave Greg the small box of trinkets that I knew that he would want. He opened it and right on top was their old picture in a new picture frame. Greg smiled and thanked me. I nodded not sure what to say, grabbing a box we all heading back to the temple.

I know my feelings for Greg were complex and I think that that's okay. And maybe someday he and I can figure out what they mean or maybe we won't but thanks to Rose we do have one thing in common and that's our love for Steven and that's good enough for now.

Hello! Let me first say thank you to anyone who took the time to read my one-shot. This is the first story I have wrote for S.U. so I hope I got all the characters right. And I don't know if I ship Greg and Amethyst but after the newest episode I had to write this one-shot. Thanks again for reading and all reviews are welcomed :)