[AN: I just want to say thank you, everybody! For my first fanfic on here I didn't expect as much attention as it's gotten so far, and y'alls positive reviews have gotten me motivated to write more! I've been sick all day yesterday so I couldn't write, but since I have free time I guess I should continue the story. I'm extremely glad y'all enjoy this story and I hope you still enjoy it as it goes on cx]

Steven sat in the van with his dad as they made the drive back home. One of Greg's old CDs was playing and the two were singing along and playing air guitars. When the song was over, Greg popped the CD out of the van and gave it to Steven, who returned it to its case.

"So, what's with the impromptu trip to Connie's place, huh?" Greg asked Steven. The gem froze.

"Um.. personal business?" He responded, hoping the topic would blow over.

"Hey, are you trying to keep secrets?" Greg smirked. When he saw the nervous look in Steven's eyes, his smile faded.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to invade in your business. You don't have to tell me if you're not comfortable."

Steven sighed quietly in relief. He wasn't ready to tell his dad his identity and probably wouldn't be for a while. He'd known him for his whole life as a boy, who knows what his reaction would be if he heard the kid felt different?

They arrived at the Gem's house after a while of more driving and old tunes from Greg's rock-and-roll days. His dad was busy at the car wash that day so he had to leave soon after they arrived. The two bid each other farewell and Steven ran to the door and entered his house. The Gems were all sitting on the couch having a conversation, most likely still filled with tension and about important matters like Peridot or the Lapis situation.

"Hey guys, I'm home!" Steven greeted the Gems.

"Hey, Steven!" Amethyst roared, and she ran to him for a high-five that he gladly returned.

"We're glad you're home!" Garnet smiled and waved to him.

"So, how was Connie?" Pearl asked Steven.

"Connie was fine." Steven grinned, trying not to show any sign of nervousness. "We just had a nice conversation."

"Boooring!" Amethyst groaned, flipping herself upside down on the couch. "I thought you would have watched that one show you guys like to watch together.. Under the Knife?"

"Oh. Maybe we'll watch it next time!"

"We're about to go on a mission," Pearl began, standing up from the couch, "Do you want to come with us?"

"No thanks," Steven replied. "I have more important business to attend to."

"Oh, you do?" Garnet questioned. Steven put on his serious face and nodded, crossing his arms.

"Well.. okay," Pearl said as the Gems walked to the Warp Pad. "Stay safe!"

"You know I will!" Steven laughed as he bid farewell to the Gems, and they warped away.

Steven ran to his bed, got on his phone and started texting Connie all about this new community of people she told him about. They went back and forth discussing the spectrum of genders, and how his identity was still valid even though he didn't fit the "typical" genderfluid definition, still going by his birth name and male pronouns. They even set up a day the next week where they would go clothes shopping and find him some more feminine clothing for him to wear. Connie had asked her parents of course, and although they weren't entirely for the transition they agreed to shop for clothes.

Suddenly Greg walked into the house, carrying his guitar in his hand.

"Hey Steven! Did the Gems just leave?"

"Yeah, actually! What's up?"

"Wanna hang out with your favourite dad until they come back?"

"Sure!" Steven said with a smile. He texted Connie saying he would be right back, then left his phone on his bed and picked up his ukulele as he ran downstairs. He guessed it was another slow day at the car wash, either that or he closed up for the day.

The two ended up hanging out just outside right next to the ocean, singing songs of the sea and the sky and even hearing Greg play some of his own creations from back in the day. After a while though, Steven put down his ukulele and uncrossed his legs.

"By the way, Dad.." Steven started, but didn't finish. 'What are you doing?' He thought. 'You don't know what'll happen! You're going too fast!'

"Yes, Steven?" Greg responded, oblivious to his son's inner thoughts. Steven started twiddling his thumbs and stared at the sand in front of him.

"Well.. you know how you were wondering why I went over to Connie's house today?"

"Yeah, that. Did I make you too uncomfortable? Sorry.."

"No, it's okay!" Steven assured his dad. "I just felt like, since it's been a while and we're enjoying ourselves, I figured I'd tell you."

"Oh.. okay." Greg responded, a bit shocked.

"Dad.. I'm genderfluid."

Greg stared at Steven as the boy stared at the ground. This certainly wasn't what he was expecting.

"Oh."

Steven got more nervous and the silence that followed only stressed him out even more.

"You know, Steven.." Greg said, breaking the silence. "I'm not actually all that shocked.

"You're not?" Steven looked up at his dad in surprise.

"Not really. I was kind of surprised when your mother explained her gender identity but it didn't change anything. Plus, her being more feminine and her being a part of you, it was only a matter of time I guess."

Steven smiled. "So things are gonna be okay?"

"Man, I hope so. But nothing's changing between either of us."

"Thanks Dad. For.. understanding, in a way."

"No problem."

Steven picked his ukulele back up and started strumming, then his dad joined in and they began singing again, and it was a bit different for Steven, since now he knew he was still on good terms with his dad. The bond was stronger and the song felt more passionate. Nothing could have been more perfect.

[AN: Hello there once again! I really love how this chapter turned out and I hope y'all did too. I know it's looking like it's going to be one of these cheesy "lgbt kid being accepted 100%" stories, but I promise I'll try and put in more realistic factors. I just didn't want to get up in Steven's business or get him terribly upset too quickly. Anyway, I can't wait to write chapter 4! Thanks again for reading, and keep leaving those reviews!]