The sun spilled into the boy's room, and made its way to dance on his face, as he woke up peacefully. Shortly after he woke up, he decided to text Connie; his best friend. He knew she would already be up to go to school. The content of the text was short and sweet; he asked if she could hang out with him after school, and to have a good day. Almost instantly, Connie replied with "Sure I would Steven as long as you don't mind me doing any homework at your place."
Steven texted back, "no it's ok I don't mind I just wanna see you." Steven's face went red at the words he wrote, and every word of it was true; he thought Connie was the most beautiful girl he ever laid eyes on.
Meanwhile, just outside of Beach City Connie's heart skipped a beat. She secretly loved it when Steven told her schmaltzy stuff like that; he was so nice and thoughtful towards her. Although, at her school, people thought she was invisible and even when they do talk to her they make rude comments. After she got ready for the day, she made her way downstairs and her mother greeted her. "Good morning, Connie", Pryanka said politely, before sipping her morning cup of coffee.
"Morning, mom", Connie replied while grabbing a glass of orange juice, and some toast "so what time will you be home today?" Her mother asked, before putting her coffee mug in the sink. "About 6 o'clock, if that's alright with you? I'm hanging out with Steven today." The young girl answered, trying to hide the excitement in her voice. "You've been spending a lot of time with that Universe boy lately", her mom stated, in a suspicious tone.
Connie blushed, "well you know I've been practising sword fighting with Pearl and he is my best friend." Although, Connie thought they were more than just that. She's been head over heels in love with Steven for over a year now. He made her feel wanted, important, and not like some shy bookworm. She wanted to be there for him, support him, protect him, and love him. Because he's always there for her when she needs it. Suddenly, Connie snapped out of her thoughts when her mom told her she had to go to work, and to have fun…but not too much fun, she quickly added before she left. Connie blushed once more, at that last remark her mother made. She then put her plate and glass in the sink, and went to freshen up, before heading out to school.