Making a move

Summary: Steven has known for a while that his feelings for Connie go way pass the lines of friendship, but knowing and showing are two very different things.

(Their teenagers)

Chapter twenty-one: Missing you

(Connie's pov)

I threw myself on my bed, rolling over so that I could stare up at the ceiling.

Two weeks. Steven had been gone for two weeks. On some mission with the gems and while he called me every so often. I miss him.

I miss his smile, his laugh, his curly hair, his puns, and the way his nose scrunches up. I miss those beautiful, chocolate brown eyes. And the way he feels in my arms when we hug. I miss the way he blushes and the way he bites and licks his full lips.

A phone call every few days was not enough, not when he has spoiled me with his presents and daily phone calls. Now I don't even know when he call or if he is safe. Steven didn't t even tell me what the mission was for. He just told me that it was too dangerous for me to go and he wouldn't risk it. I couldn't even argue with him to get him to change his mind so I just agreed and he left to who knows where doing I don't even know what.

He wouldn't even tell me in his phone calls what they were doing. If I asked he would avoid the question all together and asked me multiple question on how things were back here.

I let my eyes flutter shut. Since Steven left its like he took my heart with him. I just couldn't find it in myself to practice the violin, play tennis, or even practice my swordsmanship. My appetite left as well since I spent most my time worrying over Steven and the others.

I picked up my stuffed lion that Steven had gotten me and held it to my chest.

"Steven please come home I miss you." I thought as darkness swept over me into a dreamless sleep.

I heard my phone buzzed on my nightstand as the screen lite up my dark bedroom. I blindly grope around until I felt it. I squint my eyes so I could see the name on the caller ID.

Steven Universe 3

I felt my heart speed up as I quickly answered it.

"Hey Steven!" I smiled into the receiver.

"Connie! I so happy your up. I thought you would have been asleep by now." Hearing his voice caused my body to relax and become hyperactive all at once.

"Oh, I was, but it's fine. I rather talk to you anyways. How is everything." I asked quickly.

"Good, if things go as planned, we should be home at the end of this week." He said happily.

I sighed. I felt as if I was being incredibly selfish, but I wanted him back sooner.

"What's wrong? Is everything fine over there?" Steven asked and I smiled sightly at his concern.

"Things are fine over here. I just miss you is all." I told him.

"You know I had to go. And I'll see you in a few days." He reassured me.

"I know. I just tired of being alone, having you call me on the phone." I paused debating my next words. "I rather have you here with me." I whispered.

Steven paused for a second too long before clearing his voice. "I rather be there with you, Strawberry." I felt my face flushed as he continued. "I'll call you when we start to head home." He promised.

"I would like that. I want to be the first one to welcome you home." I heard him chuckle.

"My dad and Lion might try and take that away from you, but I would like that." I giggled into my hand.

"I'll bring a sword. Hey Steven, will you stay up with me tonight?" I asked.

Normally when he called while he was away, he would talked to me until I fell asleep, lately he's kept our conversation short and light hearted. Usually we talk about everything under the sun.

"Um sure, what do you want to talk about?" He asked hesitating slightly.

"Will you sing to me?" It had been a while since I had heard him sing and I missed it dearly.

"I don't have my ukulele." He told me.

"I don't mind. Please Steven, for me?" I knew he couldn't see me, but I pouted my lips and batted my eyes anyways.

Steven started singing softly and I hummed along until he finished. He started telling me about all the things we could do once he got back. I knew he was trying to reassure me he would be home soon, as his low, soft voice lured me into a peaceful sleep.

(Steven's pov)

The gems and I walked slowly back to the house, our bodies sore, but we had poof and bubbled all the corrupt gems that had gotten loose in the kindergarten.

I knew Connie probably could have handle it, but to be honest the kindergarten had this affect on me that made me feel horrible and I didn't want her to have to feel it too. But if I was being completely honest, I had wanted to be selfish and have her come. I had thought about her everyday since I've left and looked at the pictures on my phone of us just to remind myself of what I was coming back to once I got back. I would have love to talk to her more than just a few minutes, but since the corrupt gems were attracted to sound I rarely got to call her and if I did I had to keep it short.

"So Steven, what are we going to do once we get back to the temple?" Peridot asked me.

"Sleep." I answered and I heard Amethyst groan, "Yesssss." Behind us.

"Peridot, you have to remember that Steven is half human, so his body needs rest." Pearl reminded her.

"Especially after being so helpful for the last two weeks, Steven deserves a break." Garnet added running her finger through my hair as I gave her a weak smile.

Amethyst who had been dragging her feet along the sand, suddenly perked up and grinned.

"Yeah those plans just got jack, look who's headed this way, Steven." She said grinning.

I looked and felt my heart rate triple. Connie's dark hair swayed behind and her blue sundress brush against her knees as she ran toward me.

I smiled and rushed to meet her half way. Connie jumped and wrapped her arms around my neck as I wrapped mine around her waist.

"I missed you." She whispered as she buried her face into the side of my neck.

I ran my fingers through her hair, before resting them on her waist again.

"I missed you too, so much." I tugged her closer to me.

Connie pulled away and pushed the hair away from my face, her dark brown eyes met mine. Time slowed down as her fingers traced patterns on my cheeks.

"Steven, you coming? You need to rest." Pearl told me as she and the others continued their way to the temple.

"Oh right, your probably exhausted." Connie said as concern laced her eyes.

I picked up Connie bridal style and started walking forwards to the house.

"A little, but I rather spend time with you." I told her as I walked up the stairs with her in my arms.

She giggled as I open the door and went upstairs to my room. I sat us on my bed and laid down.

I ran my fingers through her hair as she laid down and snuggled next to me. "Stars I'm tired." I told her as I pulled her closer to me.

"Get some rest, I'll be here when you wake up." She promised.

I wrapped my arms around her. "Thanks Connie, your the best." I told her through a yawn.

Connie smiled and leaned closer to press her lips against my cheek.

"Good night, Steven."

Author's note

So what did you guys think about this chapter? Let me know. Also what did you think about the new episode. I thought it was great how we finally got a Lapis back story. Until I write again take care and see you soon.