"Shh! You gotta be quiet!" Steven chuckled as he pulled out his phone and opened the camera, "You might wake them up!"
"Hurry and take it," Pearl gushed, "I want to have it framed!"
"Hold on," Steven smiled as he pointed the camera at the sleeping Amethyst and Y/n. Amethyst sat upright on the couch with her head dangling forward over Y/n's head, which was resting on Amethyst lap while the rest of their body was tucked into their body in fetal position, "Got it!" Steven cheered as the camera snapped a picture with a loud shutter
"Huh?" Amethyst groaned as she opened her eyes
"Who's there?!" Y/n jumped up quickly and smashed heads with Amethyst's, "Agh!" Y/n rolled off of the couch and onto the floor head first with a loud thud
"Y/n!" Pearl gasped
"Oh god, why?" Y/n groaned as they clutched their forehead in pain
"Here," Garnet knelt down to Y/n with a bag of ice and handed it to them
"Thanks," Y/n murmured as they held the bag to their head
"Dude, you okay?" Amethyst shook off the collision and looked at Y/n
"You have a hard head," Y/n said as they sat up from the floor
"Uh... Sorry?" Amethyst shrugged
"Are my pupils big?" Y/n asked as they looked to Amethyst
"The black dot things? Yeah, they're big," Amethyst told
"Does anyone have a flashlight," Y/n said as they clumsily stood up
"I do!" Steven said as he grabbed a yellow torch from a drawer
"Shine it in my eyes," Y/n commanded
"Uh, alright," Steven nodded as he did as he was told, "Now what?"
"Did my pupils react to the light, did they shrink?" Y/n asked
"Nope, they're the same size," Steven told
"Why? What does that mean?" Pearl asked
"It means my brain hit my skull and it's bruised," Y/n told as they sat down on the couch, "Humans call it a concussion,"
"Oh, Steven!" Pearl said, "Can't you heal, Y/n?"
"My... healing spit still isn't working," Steven admitted
"That's alright, Steven. It'll work again soon," Pearl assured, "Y/n, what can we do for you and your.... brain injury,"
"Make sure I don't fall asleep until I see a doctor," Y/n told, "Anyone know if there's a free clinic around here?"
"Free? Do you have to pay for human healthcare?" Pearl asked
"Yep," Y/n told, "I can't use my phone right now, it's bad for my eyes since I've got a concussion,"
"What happens if you fall asleep?" Amethyst asked
"I might not wake up," Y/n said simply
"I'll call Dad right now!" Steven said in a panic as he fumbled around
"Y/n, stand up!" Pearl yelped as she pulled Y/n up, "We need to make sure there's no chance of you falling asleep!"
"Guys, guys don't panic," Y/n laughed, "I just won't fall asleep, it's nothing to stress over,"
"Are you sure?" Pearl asked
"I'm sure," Y/n told, "I'm wide awake right now,"
"Alright, Dad says to meet him at the Big Donut," Steven told as he hung up
"Let's go," Y/n nodded as they slipped on their shoes that were near the front door
"Let us help you down the stairs!" Pearl called as she rushed to Y/n
"I've got it," Y/n assured as they opened the door and stumbled a bit
"I've got Y/n," Garnet said she picked up Y/n into the air gently and began walking down the stairs
"Thanks," Y/n mumbled as Garnet set them down on the sand, "I'll see you guys soon,"
"Soon? We're coming with you," Pearl said firmly
"No, no," Y/n waved off, "It's just gonna be Me and Greg sitting in a waiting room for an hour, seeing a doctor for like five minutes where he tells me that I'm fine and to not do anything that could hurt my head, and then coming home,"
"At least let me come!" Steven pleaded
"It would be kind of awkward being with your Dad without you," Y/n thought, "Fine, you can come. But it's gonna be boring,"
"Are you sure you don't want us to come with you?" Pearl asked, her hands near her face
"You guys have better things to worry about," Y/n waved off, "We'll be back,"
"Yeah, don't worry guys! Y/n'll be just fine!" Steven assured, "See ya guys!"
"Be careful!" Pearl warned
"I will," Y/n called as Steven and them walked towards the Big Donut where Greg already was parked with his van
"So, clunked your noggin' huh?" Greg asked
"Yep," Y/n sighed, "Quite a way to wake up,"
"Uff, well. I'm sure you're wide awake now," Greg laughed, "What'd you hit your head on?"
"Amethyst's head," Y/n told, "And I fell face first onto the floor,"
"That'd give someone a concussion," Greg nodded, "Come on, I'll get you to the clinic,"
"Thanks," Y/n smiled, "I appreciate it,"
"It's nothing, I've had my fair share of injuries down at the car wash so I go there more often than you'd think," Greg chuckled, "Shtu-ball! You coming to keep us company?"
"Yeah! I've gotta make sure they don't fall asleep!" Steven told
"Right, that could be bad," Greg nodded, "Let's go before the place gets crowded,"
"Coming," Y/n nodded as they hopped in the front seat
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"Y/n... L/n?" A tall woman in a lab coat walked into the Doctor's Room Y/n, Steven, and Greg were waiting in
"That's me," Y/n looked up
"Hi, Dr. Maheswaran," Steven smiled
"Oh, Steven. Hello. Greg, you too," Dr. Maheswaran looked up at the two, "What are you two doing here?"
"Y/n banged their head pretty bad," Greg told, "And since Mr. Fryman was busy with his shop, he brought Y/n over," Greg explained as he handed over a signed letter from Mr. Fryman
"I see," Dr. Maheswaran said as she read the letter, "So, what'd you hit your head on?"
"Someone else's head and the floor," Y/n blushed a bit in shame
"Stand up for me," Dr. Maheswaran told
"Alright," Y/n said as they stood up from the patient's table
"Stick out your hands for me, like you're carrying something big and heavy," Dr. Maheswaran told. Y/n nodded as they stuck out their hands then stumbled backwards a bit, having to put their foot back to catch themself, "That was a concussion test. You passed,"
"Uh... Yay?" Y/n frowned
"Not yay," Dr. Maheswaran glared, "Let me see your eyes," Dr. Maheswaran flashed a light in Y/n's eyes to test their pupils, "No response... Can you read those letters for me over there?" Dr. Maheswaran pointed to an eye chart
"No," Y/n said as they peered at the blurry chart, "It kind of makes me nauseous too,"
"Are you dizzy as well?" Dr. Maheswaran asked
"Yeah... it feels like everything is spinning," Y/n told
"Everything in the room is spinning around you or you're spinning around the room?" Dr. Maheswaran asked
"Everything in the room," Y/n told
"Paroxysmal positional vertigo..." Dr. Maheswaran commented, "Any vomiting?"
"Nope," Y/n said
"Headache?" Dr. Maheswaran asked
"Yeah," Y/n said
Dr. Maheswaran then clapped her hands very loudly, "Did that bother you?"
"Yes," Y/n groaned as they rubbed their ears
"Sensitive to noise," Dr. Maheswaran added, "You definitely have a moderate concussion,"
"Is that bad?" Greg winced
"It could be worse," Dr. Maheswaran told, "These symptoms will remain for a couple of hours, but after that they'll go away. But, for the next week refrain from any physical or mental activities, including video games, using the computers, text messaging, reading, and any physical activity,"
"What about sleep?" Steven asked
"Once their pupils start reacting to light I recommend they sleep often," Dr. Maheswaran told, "But, wake them up every 4-5 hours to make sure they're still responsive,"
"Anything else I should worry about?" Y/n asked
"Here is a prescription for pain medication if the headache persists," Dr. Maheswaran told, "Take one every four hours as the pain persists, take no more than 4 a day,"
"Can do," Y/n nodded as the took the perscription
"And if you have any seizures or strokes report to a hospital immediately," Dr. Maheswaran warned
"Is that something common?" Y/n asked
"No, but it is a possibility," Dr. Maheswaran told, "Any other questions?"
"I think that's all," Y/n said, "Thank you,"
"You are most welcome," Dr. Maheswaran told, "Have a great rest of the day,"
"You too, Dr. Maheswaran!" Steven smiled and waved as she left the room, "Say hi to Connie for me!"
"Well, at least it's nothing permanent," Greg laughed, "Ready to head back?"
"Mhm," Y/n nodded as they stood up, "Thanks again for taking me here,"
"It's no problem! Really!" Greg laughed, "Anything for a friend of Steven's!"
"Yeah! You get the premium package!" Steven cheered, "Ooh, how about we stop for some lunch!"
"I could go for a bite, you, Y/n?" Greg asked
"Sure," Y/n nodded, "Any place in mind?"
"Ooh, a new hot dog shop opened up a few miles away from here, wanna check it out?" Greg suggested
"I'm game," Y/n nodded
"Hot dogs!" Steven cheered, "Let's go! Let's go!"
"To the van!" Greg cheered as he and Steven ran out of the door
"Wait for the injured!" Y/n called as they speed-walked to them
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"This is great!" Y/n smiled as they ate the food
"Mhm, dig in! I got a whole lot of extra cash since the car wash rent dropped," Greg told, "Something happened to the old landlord,"
"He got arrested," Y/n told, "He was a druggie,"
"Seriously?" Greg frowned, "Can't say I'm surprised really, he was a shady guy,"
"How'd you know that, Y/n?" Steven asked as he munched on his food
"He was harassing Mr. Fryman, trying to hike up the rates without notice," Y/n told, "...So I may have followed him and video taped him buying and doing drugs,"
"Y/n strikes again!" Steven cheered, "Nice job! When'd you do that?"
"Like a week ago," Y/n thought, "I think, my memory is kind of foggy right now,"
"Again?" Greg asked
"You hear about the coach and the principal up at Beach High?" Y/n asked
"Yeah, I heard they were beating the kids on the volleyball team! I can't even imagine what kind of monsters would do that to kids," Greg said
"Y/n video taped them doing it and admitting to it!" Steven told, "And they sent it to the police!"
"Whoa, good job, Y/n!" Greg cheered, "On all three of those take downs! You saved a lot of kids and all the businesses!"
"Might as well give back," Y/n shrugged, "I'm here for the next... nine more months, I might as well make a name for myself,"
"Oh, right... You're only here to April," Steven frowned
"Why's that?" Greg asked, "I remember you saying something about that when we met,"
"It's a long story," Y/n said as they said many times before, "I'll tell you when we head back,"
"Alright," Greg nodded as he ate, "You did pretty great at Beach-a-Pooloza by the way. Nice choice of song,"
"Thanks," Y/n smiled, "It could've been better, but I only had a week to practice,"
"That only took you a week?!" Greg coughed on his food, "That was near perfect!"
"Oh come on," Y/n laughed, "It wasn't that great,"
"Y/n, look how many views your performance got!" Steven smiled as he showed Y/n his phone, "Over 50,000! That's my most viewed video! And look at the like ratio!"
"That is one positive ratio," Greg commented
"The ratio, Y/n! Look at it! Only 13 dislikes! Out of 17,000!" Steven smiled, "It was great!"
"That is an impressive ratio," Y/n nodded, "Nice,"
"Nice...?" Steven repeated, "That's it?"
"That's nice?" Y/n added
"I... just thought you'd be more excited," Steven admitted
"Well... I mean, it's cool," Y/n said, "I just... I don't know, I guess I'm just not proud of it,"
"Why not? You were great!" Steven told
"But I didn't work that hard, I feel like I don't deserve it," Y/n admitted
"Oh come on, Y/n. Of course you deserve it!" Steven said, "I mean, you still worked on it. Even if it's just a little bit,"
"Maybe the concussion is just messing with my emotions," Y/n said as they rubbed their head in pain
"Yeah, maybe," Steven nodded, "Hopefully you'll be able to nap soon,"
"Mhm, I'd love a nap," Y/n laughed
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"They throwing a party up there or something?" Greg frowned as the three returned to the beach in front of the temple and heard loud rock music playing from the house
"Let's find out," Y/n frowned as they walked up the stairs and into the house, "Guys?" Y/n opened the door to find the floor covered in thick pillows
"Y/n! Welcome back!" Pearl shouted over the music playing from Steven's radio, "How are you?!"
"What?!" Y/n shouted, "Turn down the music!"
"We want to make sure you won't fall asleep!" Pearl yelled
"I can't hear you!" Y/n shouted
"I said! We want to make sure you won't fall asleep!" Pearl yelled once again, "Loud noises keep humans awake!"
"Turn it off!" Y/n covered their ears, "It hurts!"
"I can't hear you over the music, Y/n!" Pearl shouted
"Guys!" Greg frowned as he ran into the house and turned off the music, "You're gonna make Y/n's head explode or something!"
"That's not what we intended!" Pearl gasped, "We thought since they weren't allowed to sleep, the loud music would keep them awake,"
"No, no. Y/n can sleep again in an hour or so," Greg told, "But Y/n is incredibly sensitive to loud noises right now!"
"Is it over?" Y/n asked, their hands still covering their ears
"Yeah, man," Amethyst said, "Sorry I... I banged your head,"
"It's not your fault," Y/n waved off as they stuck their pinky in their ear and wiggled it around, "I was the one who jolted up,"
"I still feel bad," Amethyst told
"Don't," Y/n told, "Ugh, I feel like I have tinnitus,"
"Tin-whatus?" Amethyst frowned
"Ringing in the ears," Greg told, "Probably from the music,"
"Oh, Y/n! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to damage your ears!" Pearl told
"Don't worry about it," Y/n waved off, "...Why are there pillows everywhere?"
"Well, in case you tripped we didn't want you to sustain any further injury," Pearl explained
"Y'all are crazy," Y/n chuckled
"Tell me about it," Amethyst laughed, "I told her the pillows were stupid,"
"And I told you the music wasn't a good idea!" Pearl shot back
"You agreed to it!" Amethyst reminded
"...Well I didn't like it!" Pearl crossed her arms
"Guys, guys," Y/n sighed, "Your voices,"
"Right, sorry, man," Amethyst said in a hush
"Do we have any special instructions to adhere to?" Pearl asked
"No physical activities," Y/n listed, "No reading, no screens, no school work, and... lots of sleep once my pupils start working again,"
"Dr. Maheswaran said to have someone wake them up every five hours just to make sure... they do wake up," Greg added
"Ooh! I'll be in charge of that!" Pearl raised her hand
"I- uh," Y/n began to stammer
"You're in good hands, Y/n," Garnet said, "Let us help,"
"Alright," Y/n sighed in defeat, "Fine,"
"I'll be back in an hour with your painkillers," Greg said, "Have fun, guys,"
"We will!" Steven smiled, "Bye, dad! See you later!"
"So..." Y/n sighed as they looked at the Gems, "What was that camera sound I heard when I woke up?"
"Yeah, I was wondering that too," Amethyst commented
"It was... Uh..." Steven stammered
"Pearl and Steven took pictures of you two sleeping," Garnet told
"Garnet!" Steven yelled
"Uh, why?" Y/n frowned
"It was... cute," Pearl admitted
"Come on, look at these and tell me they aren't cute," Steven pulled his phone out and showed the pictures
"I mean, I guess," Amethyst shrugged
"You gave me a concussion just for these pictures?" Y/n questioned
"Well, when you put it like that.... it sounds so selfish!" Pearl laughed nervously, "...But yes,"
"Worth it," Y/n laughed
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