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-One Week Ago-

Steven sat down in front of his television, his eyes transfixed on the characters on the screen as his fingers skillfully maneuvered the joystick of his controller. His tongue stuck out of his mouth as he moved his body as if he was the one dodging the attacks in the game. Pearl rolled her eyes as she watched his fixated stare and continued to fold his clothes.

"You know Steven; you could let me teach you how to fight with an actual sword again. You won't get the same experience just watching a computerized figure swing its weapon around." Pearl sighed and returned her focus to matching his socks.

Steven abandoned his focus on his game as his eyes widened, haunting flashbacks tearing through his innocent mind. He wrapped his arms around himself in a hug and squeezed his eyes shut. Pearl glanced back up and froze when she saw the uncharacteristic expression on his face. She dropped the perfectly folded shirt and made her way up to the half gem, careful not to step on his strewn about toys. She squatted in front of Steven and held her breath not knowing what to say. She in fact did not need to say anything as the boy wrapped his thick arms around her, completely silent.

"Oh Steven, I didn't think you would still be upset about that. It will take a lot more than a sword going through my chest to leave you." She let herself let loose a sad laugh. "Only the son of Rose would still care about something small like that happening." She held onto the child as he clutched her tighter.

"Steven I-"

A knock resonated from the front door as Pearl stood up to answer, her hand resting on Steven's head. The tall gem strolled over to the entrance smiling when she saw who it was."Your friend Connie is here for you!" Pearl let her in and retreated to the large chamber located at the back of the house. The gem on her forehead glowed as the door opened. Connie, without further instruction need, made her way up the stairs to Steven's little loft. She noticed the red inflammation around Steven's eyes and immediately sat down next to him.

"Hey Steven, is everything ok?" She scooted closer to put a hand on his shoulder. Steven quickly wiped his eyes and gave her a genuine smile.

"Yup! Everything is just fine now that you're here! By the way, where were you yesterday? I called to see if you wanted to look for seashells, but your mom said you weren't home." Connie, who was still a bit hesitant, answered in a calm tone.

"Steven we already went over this! Remember that I have to go to school during the week. I was only able to hang out most of the time last week was because I was on spring break." Steven turned to face her and sat cross legged, his mouth in a frown.

"Wait, does this school thing not let you hang out with me as much?" Connie nodded and Steven fell onto his back in a breathy sigh. "Maybe I should go to school so I'm not sitting around all day waiting for you to get out." Connie's eyes widened as she clasped her hands together.

"Yes! Oh Steven you just HAVE to go! We could help each other study, complain about all of the work and stress and the mean kids who always pick on us for reading at lunch….and the crippling loneliness when you are the last one to get picked for teams in gym...Steven?"

"Yes?"

"Don't go to school" Connie's voice was hard as she looked into Steven's eyes.

"Whaaaaaat! Come on Connie I would finally get to have a conversation with you about smart stuff! Like how cool that painter Leonardo DiCaprio was!" Steven's eyes shone has he held Connie's hand.

"Leonardo Da Vinci Steven."

"whose that?" Connie exasperatedly rubbed her temples.

"Ok, maybe it would be a good idea to try it out, but knowing you….you are going to be an easy target. I mean you are kinda half alien and all that junk, so you will stick out. I will need to give you lessons on how to act so you blend in." The girl stood, bringing Steven up with her. "I may have extra supplies at my house; let's see if Lion would take us there." Steven whooped and rushed down the stairs to the door, but he slammed into a hard body. The boy fell onto his back with a thud. Connie yelled his name, but soon stood up straight and gave a nervous smile. "Hello Ms.G-Garnet! How was your day?" Garnet turned to face the human, her shades gleaming in the sun.

"It's just Garnet." Connie's face flushed as she fiddled with the glasses in her pocket.

"Yes m'am"

"Garnet"

"Yes Garnet" Connie's face was completely red as she watched Garnet pick up Steven without any signs of effort. The boy grasped the tallest gem's hand and jumped up and down.

"Garnet Garnet Garnet! I'm going to school!" Garnet looked down at Steven and gave him a small smile.

"Maybe you will learn to look where you are going. You could have gotten hurt Steven." Steven rubbed the back of his neck chuckling, but soon felt a strong hand inspecting the bump on the backside of his head. Garnet sighed and continued to her room.

"Steven"

The boy in question turned to look at Garnet, who cast him a sideways glance.

"Don't tell Pearl." And with that she disappeared into her space.

Connie frowned as she thought about what she just heard.

"Wouldn't Pearl be happy that you would be learning about the planet you are protecting?"

Steven grabbed his backpack from the cubby hole and looped it through his arms and shrugged.

" I guess, but I don't get why she would say not to tell Pearl. That was just probably Garnet being all mysterious as usual. She's cool like that." Lost in thought the kids failed to hear the chamber door open revealing the bird like figure.

"Not to tell me what?" Pearl frowned as she made her way over to the shocked children. Connie coughed nervously as she pretended to inspect her lens less glasses while Steven seemed to be very fascinated with the loose floorboard under his feet. Pearl huffed and crossed her long arms and bent over to look Steven in the eyes.

"You know Steven; it hurts that you would keep something from me. Is it because you don't trust me?" Steven's eyes widened as his head snapped up to look at Gem.

"Huh?! No! Pearl, I trust you with my life! It's just Garnet-"

Pearl raised her eyebrow and stood up straight, her hurt expression sending Steven through a guilt trip.

" 'Garnet' what Steven? Did she tell you not to tell me? Remember Steven, we are a team and teams do not hide secrets from each other." Pearl mentally cringed at the hypocrisy that dripped from her statement, but watched as the realization dawned on the younger boy.

"I'm going to school"

"Wh-what?! Steven! We already went through this 'school' thing! I researched it extensively after you mentioned it and I highly disapprove. It's very dangerous for someone like you to spend hours on end there!" Steven tilted his head to the side and scratched his head.

"Someone like me? What does that mean? Anyway, Gem missions are pretty dangerous, but I get along fine…most of the time."

"Well that's because we are there to help if you need it! School is full of…germs that can get you sick and there are many cases of bullying! Steven you wouldn't survive without my guidance!" Pearl pleaded, but Steven lowered his gaze to the floor and frowned.

"Why is it that every time I want to try something new you always doubt my abilities? I'm still half human Pearl! The other kids will see that and accept me. It's time for me to be strong in the real way!" Steven turned on his heel, grabbed Connie's hand, and rushed out the door. Pearl's head fell into her hand as she propped her body against the wall. As always the boy was full of youthful innocence and optimism. She knew she wouldn't get her way with this, but right then and there she promised herself that anyone who dared to hurt her baby…

No

She refused to think like that. She had faith that Steven would be able to handle himself, but she was still going to watch him every second...

Just to be safe.
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Thank you so much for reading through the second chapter! I'm not very experienced with fan fiction so i know for sure that some of the characters may not act the same as the show. I'm sorry if that ruins the story a bit. Please review and tell me what you think! It really brightens my day ya know! As always, have a fantastic day!