Chapter 5:
Steven was now waiting at the top of the hill for Connie. He finished the talk with the gems about half an hour ago, so he decided to call up Connie. Steven asked her on the phone if she wanted to have a picnic with him on the hill. She sounded really excited about coming up to meet him, so of course she accepted the offer.
Steven already had the picnic set and was now just waiting for Connie. He knew for a fact that it took a while for Connie to get to Beach City so he didn't think much of it. Instead he just pulled out his phone and started to scroll through the pictures he and Connie have taken together. "Oh Connie." Steven whispered with a smile plastered on his face.
Right then, Steven heard rapid footsteps coming up the hill. He quickly turned his phone off and placed it in his back pocket before looking up. When he did though, his world got three times brighter. There was Connie, slowing her pace as she neared Steven. "Hey Steven" she said while plopping down next to him.
In the next hour that followed the kids just ate and once again talked unceasingly. Both of them decided to ignore the events from the carnival for now. They were just too embarrassed to bring it up. Besides, neither of them knew a lot about relationships. They were just 13 years old with Steven turning 14 next week.
Steven was the first to bring up the inevitable right after they finished eating. "So Connie," he started. "Are we like, boyfriend and girlfriend now?"
Connie, after hearing this, blushed at his question. She wasn't too sure herself. Connie knew that she would love for Steven to become his boyfriend, but if her parents knew they would surely separate them for good. "Steven, I really don't know. I mean, if we could I'd say yes in a heartbeat, but my parents are very strict about this whole dating thing."
Steven scooted slightly closer to her and then took both her hands from her face. Right after seeing Connie with tears in her eyes, he embraced her in a tight hug which she returned. Man did she love his hugs. "We'll find a way Connie." Steven declared. "I promise. Nothing will break us apart."
This made Connie slightly smile and giggle a little. "Steven, how can you promise that?" she questioned while still buried in the crook of his neck.
Steven replied by whispering, "We'll find a way Connie. And when we do, we'll be happy forever."
After a while of just sitting there embracing each other, they separated but stayed side by side. Steven reached up and wiped away Connie's tears with his thumbs. "So this is technically our second date, right?"
Connie once again giggled at his question. "Well Steven," she started saying. "If it was, then I loved it, just like how I love you."
While Connie blushed and looked away, Steven went starry-eyed and sported a huge smile. He then lightly forced Connie to look at him by pulling her chin towards him with his finger. "Well then," Steven started saying while leaning in towards her. "I love you too, Connie"
Once again both kids sealed their lips together in perfect harmony. While Steven caressed Connie's cheek, Connie held on to Steven's back. They just sat there for what seemed like an eternity just holding on to each other and kissing. This is exactly where both of them wanted to be. Right in each other's arms.
A/N: Yay! New chapter! It's a bit delayed, but you guys aren't mad, right? Anyways I revised all previous chapters a bit. I usually never reread my work so woops. I will now though. Please review!