A/N: Hello everyone, I am back with chapter four of this story. Here, Sadie and Steven hang with the Cool Kids plus more with Lars.
Disclaimer: I don't own Steven Universe
It had been a few days since the night with the Cool Kids. Today, Steven and Sadie where going to hang out with them at the Miller residence. Steven went to the Miller home and Sadie let him in. The two went to the living room.
"So, when are the Cool Kids coming?" asked Steven.
Steven sat on the Miller's couch.
"Any moment now." answered Sadie.
Steven rubbed the back of his neck.
"How's Lars doing?" asked Steven.
Sadie visible winced at this.
"He's been quiet." answered Sadie flatly.
"Oh." replied Steven unsure.
"He comes in and works without saying much then leaves." explained Sadie.
"Damn." sighed Steven.
"What exactly did you and Lars talk about?" asked Sadie.
"It wouldn't be right to say." answered Steven.
Steven chuckled.
"That's...something I've learned recently." added Steven.
"I understand." said Sadie accepting.
An awkward silence hung in the air.
"How are you Steven?" asked Sadie sympathetically.
"Okay." answered Steven.
"You haven't been anxious or worried?" asked Sadie.
"Yeah, but it's been better since Aquamarine fled." answered Steven.
"That's great to here." replied Sadie happily.
A knock came on the door.
"That must be the others." said Sadie.
It was the Cool Kids and the group headed to the basement.
"This is cool." said Jenny.
"Thanks." said Sadie.
The Cool Kids set up their equipment.
"You ready?" asked Buck Dewey.
"I guess." answered Sadie.
"You'll do great." said Sour Cream.
Sadie rubbed left arm with her right hand.
"But, can we just relax first." suggested Sadie.
"Sure." replied Sour Cream.
"Fine by me." said Buck.
"No problem." shrugged Jenny.
The five relaxed.
"How's the Big Donut?" asked Sour Cream.
"It's okay." answered Sadie nonchalant.
"That's cool." said Buck.
"Buck, how's your dad's job hunt going?" asked Jenny.
"Not good. It's like he's lost." answered Buck.
"Maybe I can get him work at The Big Donut." proposed Sadie.
"He could do that." mused Buck.
"I'd be happy to do it." said Sadie.
"You're a cool cat." said Buck.
Sadie blushed at this.
"Steven, how are you doing?" asked Jenny.
"Okay." answered Steven.
"That's good to hear." sighed Jenny relieved.
"I could never imagine doing the stuff you do." noted Sour Cream impressed.
"You're a brave dude." stated Buck.
"It's just what I do." said Steven blushing.
"You're risking your life all the time facing death in the eye. That takes balls." said Sour Cream.
The Cool Kids shared concerned looks.
"Steven, can I ask you something...difficult?" asked Jenny cautiously.
"I guess." answered Steven unsure.
"Are you okay...after killing someone?" asked Jenny carefully.
Steven winced at this.
"Oh my gosh! I'm sorry! Forget I said anything!" declared Jenny.
Steven shook his head.
"I understand." said Steven softly.
Steven needed a minute before continuing.
"It's...hard. That hangs over my head." said Steven.
Steven felt his heart start racing.
"I shouldn't have said anything." said Jenny regretfully.
"Like I said, I get why you would be curious." replied Steven.
Steven rubbed his hands together.
"Let's get focused on music!" declared Steven uneasy.
The Cool Kids and Sadie shared worried glances.
"Steve, do you need your medicine?" asked Sadie worried.
"I took my medicine before already." answered Steven reassuringly.
"Okay." said Sour Cream unsure.
"If you say so." added Buck.
The Cool Kids set up their equipment.
"You ready?" asked Jenny.
"As I'll ever be." answered Sadie.
"I'm going to the bathroom." said Steven.
Steven ran up and went to the bathroom. He turned the sink on and splashed water on his face. He looked down at the sink.
"It's okay Steven. Stay calm." said Steven.
Steven took deep breaths.
"Are you okay...after killing someone?" asked Jenny carefully.
Steven shook his head.
"Jenny even regretted this." noted Steven.
Steven sighed.
Steven turned to see the Jasper.
"I thought you wanted to protect your comrades." said the Jasper, showing Pearl's gem.
"Give me Pearl." demanded Steven.
"No." replied the Jasper.
Steven got to his knee and placed his hand down on the handle of the sword.
"Give me Pearl." demanded Steven more forcefully.
"If you want this defect, you'll have to take it by force." said the Jasper.
The Jasper squeezed Pearl's gem cracking it.
"Oops." laughed the Jasper with faux worry.
The Jasper squeezed harder causing Pearl's gem to crack further.
"I'm going to make you watch as I shatter your Pearl." said the Jasper.
"No!" cried Steven.
Steven jumped up and thrust his sword. It all happened in a flash and ended with a distinct breaking noise. He looked down and realized his sword had split the Jasper's gem in half. The Jasper's physical form was destroyed as her shattered gem fell to the ground.
Steven violently shook his head.
"I need to go." said Steven.
Steven looked up and was horrified to see the Jasper he killed looking back at him.
"You killed me." said the Jasper eerily.
"No!" cried Steven.
Steven ran off and went home. Once he got home, Steven crawled under his bed and claimed he had a stomach ache. This got the gems to give him some space. The next day, Steven was feeling better and his medicine helped. Steven decided to go to The Big Donut and talk with Sadie to explain what happened. Lars was behind the countrer with a weary expression on his face. Sadie emerged from the back when she heard the door open.
"Steven, what happened yesterday?" asked Sadie confused.
Steven took a deep breath.
"I wasn't feeling good." answered Steven.
"Is it because of what Jenny asked?" asked Sadie worried.
"Yeah." admitted Steven flatly.
"Sadie mentioned that." noted Lars flatly.
Steven rubbed his left arm with his right hand.
"Don't tell Jenny. I don't want her to feel bad." requested Steven.
"No problem." replied Sadie.
Sadie smiled gently.
"That's so selfless of you." said Sadie.
"No. It's fine. Really." said Steven.
"No, she's right. You're always helping others." said Lars.
"It's nothing. I'm just being decent." said Steven.
Steven shook his head.
"I'm no hero." said Steven.
"The shit you do is pretty heroic." shrugged Lars.
"No!" cried Steven distressed.
Sadie ran around the counter.
"Steven, are you okay?" asked Sadie worried.
Steven took deep breaths.
"Yeah. I'll be okay." said Steven.
"Steven took a moment to compose himself.
"Can, we change the subject?" asked Steven.
"Sure." answered Sadie understandingly.
Steven smiled gratefully.
"So, how was your performing with Buck, Jenny and Sour Cream?" asked Steven.
"They want me to join their band." answered Sadie.
"What?!" asked Lars surprised.
"I wish I could have heard that." said Steven.
"Well, it's not like I can do it." shrugged Sadie.
"Why not?" asked Steven.
"I'm too busy with work." answered Sadie.
Lars thought for a moment.
"Do it." stated Lars.
"But, what about work?" asked Sadie.
"I'll take up the shifts." answered Lars.
"Didn't you say you where going to try and get Buck's dad a job." noted Steven.
"That is true." mused Sadie.
"Don't let this chance slip away." said Lars.
"I...will. Thank you." said Sadie surprised.
"Wow Lars, that is so cool of you." said Steven impressed.
"I'm just doing the right thing." shrugged Lars nonchalant.
"I like this new side of you." said Sadie.
'Lars, is this because of our talk?" asked Steven.
"Yeah. I'm trying to be less of a tool." answered Lars.
"Talk?" asked Sadie confused.
"After he bumped into Sour Cream." explained Steven.
"Well Lars, that is real mature of you." said Sadie.
"Thanks." replied Lars.
Lars and Sadie both blushed.
"They're so good together." thought Steven warmly.
Steven stayed with them a bit longer. Eventually, Steven then returned home. He spent his time with the Gems until night came. Finally, it was time for diner and Steven sat down to eat. The gems sat down to spend time with him.
"So, how was your day?" asked Pearl.
"Fine." answered Steven nonchalant.
"I noticed you went to the doughnut shop." noted Steven.
"I talked with them for a bit." shrugged Steven.
"Where are the doughnuts?" asked Amethyst.
"Oh. I didn't get any." answered Steven.
"Oh man." sighed Amethyst.
"Does that have any reason with you not feeling well yesterday?" asked Garnet interested.
"Kinda." answered Steven upset.
Steven shook his head.
"I...don't want to talk about it." said Steven distressed.
The gems shared glances.
"No problem." said Garnet.
"We completely understand." said Pearl.
"It's cool." agreed Amethyst.
"I'm so glad I'm meeting Doctor Trudeau tomorrow." thought Steven.
A/N: That is where we'll end things for now. I've gotten this out of the way and we're ready to get on with the real meat of things now. Next time, Steven meets with Doctor Trudeau and we begin with our first big arc. Please review.