Scene: Temple; POV: Steven

Once again, I awoken to the light of my life, Amethyst sleeping soundly. I once again began my morning ritual of kissing my sleeping beauty, so she can return to me.

Groans*

"Wake up sleepy head. I'm making breakfast, I need to know what you want."

"[groggy] Dumb question, I want to you can give me."

" *chuckles* I'm not gonna to cook the entire kitchen."

"Of course not, just cook all the food we have."

How about this; in an effort to save time money, I'll just get you something from the diner. How would like that darling?"

"Fine, just don't call me darling again."

"Whatever you say, Sweetie."

She pounced, knocking me to the floor. She straddled my waist as she stared into my eyes when annoyance. I looked back with arrogance. Her look began to change, as she began to chuckle. I followed suit, before we knew it, we were in a full blown laughing fit.

"You really like to rile me up, don't you?"

"Sorry, but you look so cute whenever call you dumb pet names."

"I'll show you cute!"

"Calm down. I'm just teasing."

"Maybe I don't like be teased."

"Okay, I'm sorry. I'll stop being a tease."

"Really, that isn't like you at all."

"What can say, It not I'm under usual conditions."

"What are you talking about?"

"Never mind it. Anyway, I better get going."

"Well, can I have one thing before go?"

"What?"

"Can I get a kiss?"

"Why do I feel like we won't stop at one?" I said as I leaned forward.

Amethyst moved closer with hold a sensual smile. "Because we never do."

When I arrived at the Big Café.(NNW: Hold up for sec Steven, is it alright if I say something real quick?)

Hmmmm, oookaaaaay, disembodied voice.

(For you guys who haven't guessed it, haven't read my first story, or just don't really care figure it out, the Big Café is the Big Donut a few years later. Instead of selling just sweets, they sell the same exact stuff as Waffle House or IHOPS, but not Denny's( that's an evil place).)

What's an IHOPS?

(It's a place of magic and wonder. Now quiet you. Where was I? Oh yeah so it's pretty much an Easter egg that also works here. That's all Steven. Take it away.)

With pleasure.

When I arrived at the Diner, the first thing saw the familiar boredom that was stretched across Sadie's face. But when she saw me, her face lit up.

"Hey Steven. How's my favorite regular?"

"Good. Just picking up food up for Amethyst."

"So you want the usual?"

"Yep. Every edible thing in there."

"Okay your total is a generous $67.54. Will that be cash or credit?"

"Cash. Here's a $100. Keep the change."

"I know you're rich, but if you keep doing this, then you're going to go broke."

"So what you saying is that you don't want the $30 tip?"

"Then again, what is money anyway? I mean you can't take it with you when you die so why hoard it. Better to give than to receive. Am I right?"

" *chuckles* Glad you see it my way."

"Okay Steven. We'll have you order ready

in a few hours is that okay."

"Yeah. Amethyst is sleeping right now so I have time."

"So, what do you plan to do for the next 3 hours?"

"Probably hang out around town."

"Well, have fun on your outing."

"I will. See y'all in a bit."

When I stepped outside, I saw her. Connie. It's been nearly a year since I seen her. After she came for sword training, I told her the truth. Well, I just told her that Pearl wasn't around anymore. She'd asked why. I couldn't bring myself to tell that I shattered her, instead I brought Connie to the boiling room, and showed her the reminisce of her gem in one of my bubbles. She broke down, sobbing loudly. I was breaking up on the inside. And the only words of comfort I could offer were;

"I'm sorry. I never wanted this to happen. I wish I could go and change things but I can't. I'm so sorry."

She asked if she could keep the bubble. I willing agreed. Ever since then, she hasn't been by the temple. I haven't seen her since, until now.

"Oh, yeah Connie." Needless to say, it was awkward. "How have you been."

"Oh, hello Steven. I'm doing fine. Just grabbing some coffee before I try to finish moving into my new house."

"Wait you moved?! To where?"

"Just to this neighborhood between here and Empire City. Actually, I'm glad I ran into you."

That brought a little bit of joy to my heart.

"Really, why?"

"I could use some help moving some things around in my home. If you weren't busy, I would like to come over offer some assistance."

"Sure, I would love to. Great, let me go get this decaf and we can get started."

"Alright. I'll wait out here."

This made me happy. This could be my way to pay her back for what I did to her, even if it's not that big of a task, or the fact she doesn't realise it, it'll bring me some relief.

After finishing up with bedroom, I rested on her queen-sized bed.

"Good job, Steven. That's all I need done. Let me get you some lemonade."

I just gave a thumbs up. At that moment, water sounds divine. After a few minutes, she returned.

I quickly took the cup from her, gulping down the contents. When I finished I let out a desperate breath for air.

"Wow, maybe I should have made you take that break."

"[breathing deeply] Oh please, this is nothing compared to training with Garnet."

She became silent for a moment. After 30 seconds, I feared that I opened a very deep wound. My fears were answered when she, finally, spoke.

"I miss training with Pearl."

She laid her head on shoulder as she poured her out to me. Little did she know, she was letting it go to a coldblooded murderer.

"When first started training with you and her, I was nervous. I was scared that she wouldn't accept me. Say that I was unworthy of learning the arts. But when she accepted me, I thought I was dreaming. After that day, all I could do was think of ways to please she. To show her that I willing to do anything she asked. Anything show her that I was worthy. Now-"

At that moment, she couldn't hold it in any longer. She rushed into my chest. I wasn't sure if it was her trying to find comfort, or trying to hide her pain.

"- I'll get hear her say those words. Why, Steven? Why did she have to go?"

Needless to say, I broke as well. I had to confess.

"It's my fault! Okay? It's my fault. I'm the one who cause Pearl to shatter. If it wasn't for me, she would still be alive and happy. If I died instead, she would still be here."

"Don't say that. She loved you. She loved the both us. I know that probably died protecting what she loved. If she were to lose that then she wouldn't be able to live anymore. She'd miss you. The Gems would miss you."

She paused for a second, as she up into my eye with pleading tears. She moved closer. I froze up.

'Move away! Come on, Steven, move before she finishe-'

"I'd miss you. I missed you so much."

She planted her lips against mine. I was in shock. I can't move. My brain couldn't process anything except that she was kissing me.

After few seconds, I finally got my hands to move. I tried to grab her, so I could move her away. But when I touched her skin, I realised something as well. I missed her too. Oh God, how I much I missed my Connie. I missed her voice. I her eyes, I missed Connie.

You right to look at me like that. I want you to judge me. Look at me! I'm Steven Universe. Son of Rose Quartz. I took on a gem elite. I faced capital punishment, and fought against the diamond authority. I'm the savior of the world. But I was not strong enough to stop this. I'm was weak, yes. But, at that moment, when I pulled her closer and we pulled at each other's clothes, I liked the fact I was weak.

I'm not righteous. I'm not a God. I'm human. And just betrayed my purple goddess. When she wasn't looking, I had broke free from her Purple Reigns.