"My, my, how fast you're growing," Rose Quartz smiled as Y/n appeared
"Did I fall asleep?" Y/n frowned, "I can't be asleep, I've got a test tomorrow,"
"My little Y/n, relax," Rose Quartz said gently, "Let your body take a break,"
"Take a break," Y/n sighed, "Right, I should do that... How are you?"
"I am doing fine," Rose Quartz said as she reached out to Y/n, as she so often did, and began to gently pet their scalp, "I see you're stressed,"
"I guess, yeah," Y/n nodded as they ruffled their hair
"Well, today was exciting, was it not?" Rose Quartz smiled, "Again, you put yourself on the line and you did the right thing, saving the same people you tried to protect in the beginning. And with that, a new relationship has blossomed," Rose Quartz revealed a new rose, "With the human Sadie, correct?"
"Yeah, I guess so," Y/n nodded as Rose Quartz put the rose right next to the last one, right in there hair
"I am very proud of you, My little Y/n. You are maturing quickly," Rose Quartz smiled, "And for this new relationship, I would like to give you another reward,"
"There's really more to give?" Y/n asked
"Of course," Rose Quartz giggled softly as she held Y/n's hand, "With this new power, your aim will never waver, unless interfered, you will always hit your target,"
"Literally or metaphorically?" Y/n asked
"I'll let that part be a surprise," Rose Quartz laughed, "Now, would you like to drift off to sleep or wake up and resume your studies?"
"Wake up, please," Y/n said
"As you wish," Rose Quartz said as she closed her eyes and smiled
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"Hmm?" Y/n lifted their head up with a weird sensation, their felt their hot cheek and looked down, realizing they fell asleep reading the Spanish Textbook, "Ugh, I'm gonna take a shower..." Y/n sighed as they stood up and stretched, checking their phone to see if there were any missed message. Seeing none, Y/n got ready for shower and then probably to bed.
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"Hey, Y/n, you free after school?" Lars asked as the last bell rang, letting the kids out for their weekend break
"Nope, sorry. I've gotta head to the library and study," Y/n told
"Oh, right... Finals," Lars groaned, "I can't believe it's already the end of May, wasn't just yesterday like April 20th?"
"I wish," Y/n sighed, "But... Also I'm kind of glad a month has passed already... I think I've gotten used to Beach City now,"
"Well, that's good... I guess," Lars mumbled
"Wanna come to the library and study with me?" Y/n offered
"Nah, I don't study," Lars told, "I really couldn't care less at this point,"
"Alright, if you say so," Y/n said, "See you Monday... Or if I stop around the Big Donut for a snack,"
"See ya," Lars gave a two finger salute as Y/n left the school building and headed for the Public Library
Bing Bing Y/n's phone began buzzing
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Steven: Hey! it's the weekend now! U coming over?
You: Can't sorry... Gotta study
Steven: Aw man, u 2? Connie has 2 study 2
You: Finals are coming up, once i'm done with those stupid tests ill be all urs, promise
Steven: when r finals?
You: Mon, Tues, Wed
Steven: So, just the first half of next week?
You: Yep, then im free
Steven: Awesome! see you Wednesday!
You: You can count on it
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"Here we are," Y/n sighed as they tugged their heavy school bag, filled with practice sheets and text books. Y/n walked into the building and began walking down the aisles, trying to get to the table in the middle, only for a small girl with glasses to catch their attention, as she was trying to balance a large stack of books
"Come on! Don't fall!" The girl pleaded with the large tower
"Here, let me help you," Y/n took half of the book from her hands, "Where're you headed?"
"Oh, thank you! Just to a table over there!" The girl pointed, "What's your name?"
"I'm Y/n, you?" Y/n asked
"Oh Y/n! You're friends with Steven, right?" The girl asked, "I'm Connie!"
"Ah, so I finally meet the famous Connie," Y/n chuckled, "Steven has some great things to say about you,"
"You as well!" Connie smiled, "I hear they let you go on missions with them?"
"Sometimes, yeah," Y/n nodded
"Lucky! Pearl won't let me go! And I've been training for a while now!" Connie pouted
"She just wants to make sure you're thoroughly prepared, it can be pretty dangerous," Y/n told
"Yeah, I get that," Connie sighed, "So, what're you doing at the library? You have finals too?"
"Yep, I do. Starting Monday," Y/n told
"Oh mine start in next Monday," Connie told, "I just thought I'd get a head start,"
"Well, you're smarter then me," Y/n said, "Because I haven't been here for 3/4 of the school year and I'm just getting serious now,"
"Yeah, I heard you moved here a month ago," Connie said, "They're seriously not waving the test for you?"
"Nope," Y/n said, "I thought maybe the new principal would be a bit more understanding, but nope,"
"Right... I heard he got arrested!" Connie said, "Same with the Volleyball coach,"
"Yep, they were," Y/n nodded
"Steven said you recorded what they did and gave it to the police and that's how they got caught," Connie told
"I didn't do it alone, but yeah, I did," Y/n said
"That's so cool! Well, er... Not that the teachers were doing those things... but the fact you helped all those people! My mom is a doctor and she helps people every day! And when I grow up I wanna help people too!" Connie smiled
"You don't have to wait till you're grown up," Y/n told, "You can do a lot, volunteer for charities... or even just talk to someone who feels down, that's helping people,"
"Heh, you're right!" Connie smiled, "I guess I can do all that stuff, I don't need training for that,"
"Nope, just be yourself," Y/n smiled, "It was nice talking with you, but I should probably start studying,"
"Me too," Connie nodded, "Are you going to be here tomorrow?"
"Probably," Y/n nodded, "I've got six exams,"
"Oohf, sounds rough," Connie winced, "Well, best of luck to you,"
"Thanks, you too," Y/n nodded as they set Connie's books down on her table, then moving to their own table and pulling out their backpack filled with study material.
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"Day 2 of cram my head full of knowledge," Y/n sighed as they arrived at the library early morning on Saturday. Y/n walked into the empty library and moved to the middle where the tables were.
"Morning, Y/n!" Connie smiled, "Want some orange juice?" Connie held up a small bottle of orange juice, "I brought two!"
"Are we allowed to have drinks in here?" Y/n chuckled as they took the bottle, "Thanks,"
"Not sure, but no problem!" Connie smiled, "What're you studying today?"
"I think I'm gonna start with Algebra, move onto Spanish, then English and see where to go from there," Y/n told
"Ooh! What're you studying in Algebra? I'm doing Algebra too!" Connie smiled
"Absolute equations and how to graph the parabolas," Y/n said, "I think I'm good on everything else though,"
"I can help you with that!" Connie smiled, "I got an 100 on that unit!"
"Well, thanks! I could use a tutor," Y/n smiled, "What're you studying?"
"(Your favorite subject)" Connie told
"Well, lucky for you, I am a wizard at Y/F/S," Y/n smiled, "I'd be glad to help you out with that,"
"Thank you! I was really having trouble with it!" Connie said, "How about we start with you first?"
"Sure, that's fine," Y/n nodded as they pulled out graph paper, pencils, and their practice workbook.
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"Oh, it's getting late," Connie said as she looked at her watch, "I should probably head home,"
"Alright," Y/n nodded, "Are you getting Y/F/S now?"
"Yep! A whole lot better! You're a great teacher," Connie smiled, "You'll be here tomorrow, right?"
"Probably," Y/n said
"How much longer are you going to be here?" Connie asked
"Till they close," Y/n told, "I've really gotta study,"
"You should rest, you've been at this since 9am," Connie reminded, "It's 6pm now,"
"Well, I've got five more hours of studying," Y/n said
"Did you take a lunch break?" Connie asked
"Whoops... Forgot about that," Y/n told
"Are you going to get dinner?" Connie pushed
"If I get hungry," Y/n nodded
"Have you even gotten up to go to the bathroom?" Connie questioned
"Like once or twice," Y/n told
"You're sure you don't need a break?" Connie raised an eyebrow
"I'm good," Y/n nodded as they crumpled up some work paper and threw it across the room, having it land right in the garbage
"Nice shot," Connie complemented, "Alright... If you're good... I'll see you tomorrow,"
"See ya! Have a safe travel home," Y/n said as they got back to their work
"I'll try," Connie said as she pulled out her phone and began typing rapidly on it. Connie soon disappeared into the dusk and out of the library
"Alright... How about... Science," Y/n said as they put away the History text book and picked up the science text book.
Bing Bing Y/n's phone interrupted
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Steven: Still studying?
You: Yeah
Steven: Wanna take a break? we can go get pizza or something
You: Can't. I really have to go over this stuff
Steven: I could bring u some
You: No food allowed in the library
Steven: Pearl says u should take a break
You: When's the last time Pearl ever took a break?
Steven: She says do as I say not as I do
You: Nice try John Selden
Steven: She's impressed u know him
You: I've been studying
Steven: Well, r u gonna be studying tomorrow?
You: Yeah
Steven: Pearl says if you really wanna study that much to remember to hydrate and to stretch your legs often or they might go into astro-fee
You: U mean atrophy?
Steven: Yeah, that 2
You: Gtg, gotta study
Steven: Kk
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"I don't need a break," Y/n mumbled as they picked up the science book again, getting ready to dive right back in
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"Oh, Y/n! When'd you get here?" Connie asked as she approached Y/n's table where they were already set up
"7," Y/n told
"You've been here for two hours already?" Connie frowned, "How long did you sleep?"
"4-5 hours," Y/n shrugged
"How are you even functioning right now?" Connie asked in shock
"Caffeine is a heck of a drug," Y/n said
"You drink coffee?" Connie asked
"No, I've been doing the energy drink things," Y/n told
"How many have you had?" Connie questioned
"I just finished my first," Y/n told
"How many did you have yesterday?" Connie asked
"Four," Y/n told
"Four?!" Connie stepped back, "Y/n, you could go into cardiac arrest!"
"My cardiac already got arrested like 4 months ago," Y/n said
"No, I mean you could have a heart attack!" Connie said
"That'd be unfortunate," Y/n sighed as they skimmed the pages of the assigned reading book for their English class, "I've already read this thing three times over, but I can't for the life of me find the quote I need,"
"Oh forgot about studying for a moment and worry about your health!" Connie said, "Did you shower? Brush your teeth? Eat?"
"Yes, yes, and yes," Y/n told
"What'd you eat?" Connie asked
"French Fries," Y/n answered
"For breakfast?" Connie asked
"That's all Mr. Fryman knows how to make," Y/n told, "Listen, don't worry about me. This is my last study day before exams then after that, I'll probably sleep for a week,"
"If you say so..." Connie sighed as she sat down across from Y/n, texting someone and then putting away their phone, "So, what're we studying?"
"I'm doing Psych right now," Y/n told, "Gotta go over the Jung theory with the Shadows and the Personas and what not,"
"Mhm, tell me about it," Connie said, eyeing the door
"Well the Shadow is basically the repressed thoughts of humans," Y/n began to drone on about the subject, listing everything they studied about it recently. The conversation seemed to go on for an hour before someone stepped up
"Y/n! There you are!" Pearl said in a loud whisper, trying to not disturb the rest of the people in the library, "Come on, get your things together, we're leaving,"
"What? I still haven't explained personality disintegration yet," Y/n said, "Still, I've got a lot more to study,"
"If you keep studying your fragile human psyche will disintegrate, let's go. Now," Pearl said firmly, "Hello, Connie,"
"Hi, Ma'am," Connie smiled
"But, I've gotta study, if I don't do well on these test I might get held back a year, and who knows what that'll do with my parole," Y/n said
"You're going to ace your exams," Pearl said firmly, "You're done studying,"
"But I don't even know the full anatomy of the cell yet!" Y/n said
"Aren't you taking chemistry?" Connie frowned
"Yeah... But I wanna know just in case!" Y/n told
"Y/n, I am not above just picking you up a carrying you out of here," Pearl warned
"Fine, fine... I can take a break," Y/n nodded as the gathered their stuff, "See ya later, Connie,"
"See you, Y/n," Connie waved as they and Pearl left the library
"Where're we going?" Y/n asked
"You are going back to your room," Pearl told, "I've already had Garnet clear out anything educational in it, you will stay there till school tomorrow and you won't be studying anymore,"
"You, of all people, you don't want me doing something educational?" Y/n raised an eyebrow
"I am when it becomes a detriment to your physical and mental health," Pearl said, "I'll have Steven bring you food at appropriate times. If any of us catch you outside of your room, there will be consequences,"
"Consequences?" Y/n frowned
"No missions for two year and 5 hour training sessions instead of 3 hour for two years," Pearl told
"Two years?" Y/n asked, "Pearl, you know I'm only in Beach City till next April, right?"
"You are?" Pearl frowned, "Why?"
"Well, once my parole ends my old school will accept me back... and my parents want me to be home... So in a year I'm leaving," Y/n told
"Seems like a lot of trouble for such a young human," Pearl mumbled
"Trouble seems to follow me," Y/n shrugged
"Well, let's get you to your room," Pearl said as they approached the fry shop, "...You live here?"
"Yep," Y/n nodded as they walked in, going to the stairs and leading Pearl up
"And you live in the attic?" Pearl frowned, "How dreadful... It's so dusty!"
"I manage," Y/n said as they flopped on their bed
"All of this because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time," Pearl mumbled to herself as she grabbed Y/n's school bag
"No, I was exactly where I needed to be," Y/n told
"Right, right," Pearl nodded, "Well... You have your communication device, if you need anything get a hold of Steven,"
"Can do, Ma'am," Y/n sighed as they laid back
"No studying!" Pearl reminded as she began down the stairs
"Yes, ma'am," Y/n groaned
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