Chapter 2

The next morning, Steven got ready like any other day. Once he finished getting dress and made himself breakfast, he thought that there would be something on T.V. right now. So he watched Crying Breakfast Friends while eating his cereal.

An hour later Steven finished his cereal and kept watching T.V. until he heard the temple door open. Steven looked to see who came out... it was Pearl.

"Good morning Steven," she said as she walked up to Steven's room.

"Morning Pearl," he replied and then looked at the T.V. again. Pearl then came and sat down next to Steven.

"Garnet said we're going on a mission later," she said, "and she also said you can come with us if you want to."

Steven wasn't really in the mood to go on a mission today. Plus he already planned to go out with Connie and hang out.

"Sorry but I already have plans today, Connie and I are going to have a picnic at the lighthouse," he said.

"Oh, ok then," Pearl said a little disappointed, "well I better get ready and you two enjoy yourselves," she then got up and was about to leave when Steven said -

"Pearl -" Pearl stopped and then turned to face the young Crystal Gem, "can I ask you a question?" He continued.

"What is it?" she asked.

Steven hesitated for a moment then said- "how much do you miss her?" Pearl knew who he was talking about but she didn't want to deal with it at the moment.

"Um... ,", Pearl said with a little sweat began to show, "I don't think I want to talk about this right now Steven." Steven knew she was avoiding the question.

"But -" Steven was about to continue but noticed the clock. "Oh, I got to go now." Steven got up and walked to the door while Pearl followed him down. Before Steven opened the door he looked at Pearl and then said with a weak smile, "Good luck on the mission."

"Thanks Steven and have fun with Connie." Pearl replied with a weak smile as well.

"I will," and with that Steven left the house. He was halfway down when Steven decided to check back to see what was happening in the house. So he slowly sneaked back up and looked through the window and looked inside. He saw Pearl looking up at something. Steven knew she was looking at the portrait of his mother. He then saw a small tear come down Pearl's face and then she sighed and walked back to the temple door. Steven sighed to himself and walked away and continued his walk to meet Connie. It really hurts seeing his family being in pain. He didn't know what to do. He decided to keep a straight face when he met up Connie but he couldn't get something out of his head. Is it me?

So ya, that's the end of that chapter. Don't worry there is more to come. Hope you are enjoyed and have a nice day. Bye. :)