A pebble and his human.

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

(Peridot's pov)

Steven and Connie held hands as they fought. They raised their hands above their heads, twisting and turning each other like a dance. Connie swung her sword at the legs as Steven pulled her back and threw his shield.

I remember how a few weeks back Steven had formed his bubble and was unable to defend us from the gem fusions. However now he seemed as if he would be able to fight anything, anyone that came at him.

The human Connie seemed to ignore her flight instinct and determine herself to fight along side Steven.

They never seemed to break contact with the other. Most gems would feel cornered trying to fight this way, but this seemed to be the only way Steven felt comfortable enough to fight with Connie around.

If she so much as went farther away than Steven finger tips, then Steven would in some way or form sweep whatever he was fighting off its guard and rush to her side.

Connie was no better, only giving up her stance if to thrust. She never dodge, which made sense since Steven was so close to her and it could hurt him.

Yet I couldn't help but think about how many earth rotations ago Steven had said forming his bubble was all he could do against the gem fusions; that protecting is all he could do.

It didn't seem so now. In fact Steven seem so determine to fight and defend that he showed no fear. His eyes were narrowed in focus, the only time he look surprised or scared is when something got to close to "his Connie" as I've heard him call her.

Connie was a unique human. In a way she was like a pearl. Smart, nice to look at, entertaining, and as it would seem she and Steven had formed a bond like that of a pearl and her owner would, of trust and belonging.

However she seemed to be fiercely her own person. Acting as Steven partner in everything that came with them. And Steven wasn't even annoyed with it, in fact he seemed to extremely enjoy himself when she was around. Like she lessen or took away the knowledge that there was a massive gem fusion in the earth's core.

Steven had bubbled them and forced the bubble forward to back up the enemies enough so when Steven popped it the enemy fell and Connie delivered the final blow.

Steven rush forward to Connie pulling her close in his arms and burying his face in her shoulder. Connie return the gesture.

I realized then clearly what he meant that day.

He can't do it, not with out her.

Author's notes

Does anyone actually read these? So here's another chapter sorry if it seems off to any of you. It seems since su been on break my writings been bleh! But let me know what you think. Any idea what I should write next. Love you guys and take care