Capítulo 01:

She knew she couldn't. Those feelings did not lead to anything. Still, the thoughts and desires wouldn't disappear.

"I must be going crazy, my goodness". Garnet was sitting on the couch in the small living room. Her legs were crossed and her arms outstretched, her upright and silent figure staring into space. Steven was next to her saying something about the Big Donut and Amethyst was on the floor picking a bag of snacks.

Pearl turned to the stack of dishes in the sink. Her heart was racing and she had a strange feeling in her stomach.

"How can this be happening? I am a Gem, we should not feel these things! Maybe I'm damaged... Yes, that must be it. It can only be that! "

The little gem ran a hand through her temples and sighed down. As always, Steven and Amethyst had made a mess in the kitchen. She did not realize the imposing figure behind her.

Pearl sighed again, more deeply, as if she wanted to blow all those sensations out of her.

- Pearl...

She was startled, feeling the voice reverberate within her being. The gem knew that their leader was behind her, she could feel her presence close to her body. Her heart pounded in her chest and suddenly she felt the need to inhale large amounts of the air of that world, even though she didn't need it to live.

- Pearl...

A deep voice, almost guttural, called her name again. She closed her eyes for a few seconds, feeling her fingers tingle.

- Y-yes...?

She didn't dare turn around to look at Garnet, knowing that she would feel weaker than she already felt.

- Why don't you come sit with us?

Pearl sighed again, swallowing. She felt her mouth dry.

"I must be damaged... I need to find out why I'm feeling things only humans feel"

- I-I-I ... I will in a second. Let me just finish washing these dishes... - She knew she was talking too fast, but she couldn't calm down. - Y-Y know how I am! I hate when things get messy.

She let out a small laugh that sounded more nervous than she intended.

Garnet watched her silently. She wanted to know what was going on. Pearl had been very strange since the day that Steven brought the family that owns the Fish Stew Pizza.

Garnet put her hand on the shoulder of Pearl and felt her retract. She frowned and turned to her.

Pearl felt Garnet's hand on her shoulder. Her hand was warm and soft in contact with her skin. That only made her symptoms worse; she felt her face burning, as if coal was being pressed on her cheeks and ears.

The pale gem squeezed her eyes in distress.

"What is going on!? I cannot handle it anymore!"

She could feel it when Garnet turned he body. Her eyes still closed, her head facing the ground. Pearl knew it would be over if she looked at the highest Gem.

Garnet watched her, her face was facing the ground and her whole body seemed to shake.

-Pearl...

Her voice was soft and low, almost a whisper. Pearl could feel the concern in the voice of the other gem, and she began to feel guilty.

- What's going on, Pearl?

The pale woman still could not look at their leader; she didn't dare open her eyes or lift her head.

Garnet brought her hand to the chin of the lowest gem and lifted it up. What she saw left her speechless and worried.

Pearl opened her eyes slowly, still unsure of where to look.

The taller woman watched her, her face was frustrated and painted a very dark blue to the tips of the ears. Some strands of her pastel hair were stuck in her wet temples, with what looked like sweat.

"But gems do not sweat... What's going on with Pearl?"

Pearl rolled her eyes and eventually found the sunglasses of Garnet, staring at her. Her heart jumped in her chest. It was a feeling she didn't like, as if there was something heavy on top of her, pressing against her body.

She couldn't see the Garnet's eyes behind the sunglasses, but she knew she was watching her carefully. She could see the shadow of her little body shaking in the glasses of the highest Gem.

- Pearl... Are you okay?

Her voice sounded worried and, for a moment, Pearl felt her legs give way.

"Oh my goodness, am I going to die?"

Garnet felt the other gem soften and hold up against the sink behind her. She took her hands into the arms of faintest gem, holding her to keep her from falling.

That only made her more worried, not knowing what to think and do.

-O-oh ... I'm fine, Garnet.

Pearl drop a smile in the corner of her lips, that did not convince the other gem.

- You do not look well ... Come on, let's go to the temple.

- N-No!

Her voice was loud and exasperated as she loosened up the hands that held her. It was a quick and thoughtless movement, but the minute she did it, she could feel that Garnet had been frightened and everyone in the house had turned their attention to the two of them.

"Oh no!"

She put her hand to her lips and stared at Garnet, who had a surprised expression on her face.

Garnet rarely showed any emotion on her face and it just hurt Pearl even more.

-I-I'm sorry... Garnet, I-I...

She looked around, seeing the prying eyes of Steven and Amethyst. Turning her eyes to the highest gem, she realized that Garnet had controlled her emotion, returning to her silent and straight expression.

-I-I'm fine!

She let out a sigh and this time managed to put a smile on her lips.

- I'm perfectly fine! Don't worry, after I finish washing here, I'll sit with everyone.

Garnet stood looking at her without saying anything. There were a few minutes of silence and Garnet nodded, turning to sit with everyone.

Pearl turned to the sink and put her hands inside it, dropping yet another puff of air.

"Oh goodness, what am I going to do…? Am… Am I in love?!"