A pebble and his human.

Summary: With Peridot staying with the gems it would only be a matter of time before she met Connie.

(Connie's pov)

I watched as Peridot argue with the gems and the gems resisted the urge to hit her. This was beginning to get old. They knew we needed Peridot. Peridot knew she needed them. So couldn't they at least pretend to get along.

Steven sighed as he watched them as well and my heart dropped even more, he shouldn't have to watch this. I grabbed his hand and lead him away from the argument. Once we were out of hearing distant I let go of his hand and sat down. Steven sat down next to me.

"Do you think I'm wasting my time?" He asked, starring forward.

My head snapped so I was looking at him. "What do you mean?"

"Am I wasting my time with Homeworld gems? I mean Lapis was willing to fight her way out to get off this planet and back to Homeworld. She calls the Earth miserable and says she never believed in it. And Peridot only cares about the Earth cause she's on it and doesn't want to be shattered." He paused and let out a shaky breath.

"Why can't they see that the Earth is great and the life here is amazing? I think they would love it if they gave it a chance. The people here can be so kind and thoughtful to each other and it's beautiful here. I wonder if Homeworld has beaches, or strawberry fields, or mountains, or underwater caves? Why do they hate it so much?" I notice that he was gripping his knees really tight and his eyes were watering.

My heart was breaking. Steven was to kind to be going through this kind of heart ache. I looked forward and I placed my hand over his so her would loosen the grip he had on his knees.

I thought over his worries before answering. I felt something wet hit the back of my hand. "If your trying to get Homeworld gems to switch sides from loyalty to Homeworld to loyalty to Earth you are wasting your time." I told him honestly. I felt more tear drops hit my hand so I continued.

"Their not going to switch sides just cause the humans that live here are nice or the scenery is pretty. They'll do it the same reason Centibeetle saved you, Lapis fused with Jasper, and Peridot's willingness to work with the gems. You."

His head turned to face me so I met his eyes. "Your kindness and willingness to put someone before yourself before your own safety touches people Steven. You protect people when they need it even, if no one else would, even if its against the gem them self. That type of bravery and love is rare. And you protect them no matter if their an enemy or a friend against people who may be your friend or enemy. That's why their going to fight, not because they care about the Earth but because they care about you, and if you ask me that's a better reason."

The tears in his eyes were blinked back and his bright brown eyes looked brighter. A small smiled played on his mouth and I felt my hand being squeezed slightly. Steven's eyes stared into mine and I felt the same sensation in my stomach that I sometimes got around Steven along with my heart pounding loudly in my ears.

I noticed how much closer Steven was getting to my face. I felt chills go down my back. "Do you really think that Connie?" He asked never breaking eye contact.

"Of course Steven." My cheeks burned as he leaned even closer. I didn't move an inch.

"Steven I think we have an idea! Come here!" Peridot called as she ran closer to where we sat. He looked at Peridot and back at me. She came up and pulled him up by his arms though not hurting him at all. She seemed excited. Steven's eyes held my gaze as he stuck a hand out for me to take. He pulled me up and Peridot put a hand on both of our backs and pushed us to where the gems stood.

Author's note

Yes this was a play on indirect kiss and after I finished this fic and Making a move I fully plan on doing one shots with episodes that deal with connverse. Indirect kiss is one of them.

Hope you liked it. Let me know what you think. Until next time take care.😘