Spinel's P.O.V
I awake from this very strange state of unconsciousness. Must be what Steven calls 'sleep'. It was very peaceful, I'll admit, but I gotta focus on this day as it stands now. I must get Steven something to eat, for without the proper material sustenance, he'll die. And that's the last thing I want. However, as I go to sit up, I'm surprised to find that the floor is lot more springy than I remember. Then, I feel this weight restricting me from moving. Looking down, I'm even more surprised at what I see.
Steven's clinging onto my waist in his sleep!
I feel my cheeks get discolored and wonder how I ended up in his admittingly warm and comforting hold. He probably took me off my spot on the ground at some point in the night and brought me into his 'bed'. Oh my, was it because of my nightmares again? Stars, looks like he knows about those now so I'll more than likely be hearing from him about that later.
Now though is all about feeding.
"Mmm.." Steven mumbles, pulling me closer to him. I let out a tiny high-pitched squeak, surprised at his actions.
His eyes begin to open, "Oh.. Morning Spinel," he smiles at me. My face feels so warm I can hardly stand it. Steven notices and realizes the position we're in. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry!" He pulls away and now I feel cold again.
"It's okay Steven," I give him a genuine smile. "I didn't mind it, you humans probably do it a lot on your planet."
"Uh, yeah! We do. It's called cuddling. Friends do it, people that are more than friends do it. It's a way of showing affection," Steven explains to me sitting up in his bed. He then takes him arm off me, which makes me feel a bit sad though I can't explain why. His lower flesh mound then makes this strange gurgling sound, reminding me of his need for food.
"Your stomach is talking to me, Steven. It's clear we need to get you something to eat!" I say, stretching my left arm out like a lasso and wrapping it around his still good one so that I've gotten a surefire way to keep track of him. I then slide of his bed and begin traversing down these steps, nearly dragging Steven behind me.
"Woah, Spinel! What's the rush?" He asks confused. I guide him over to this tall standing chair with a single cushion mounted on top and lift him up to then set him right back down onto it. I then go around to the U-shaped interior of this whole mix and match of human culinary contraptions.
"There's no rush, Steven. I just...don't want you to go hungry on my watch," I answer, stretching up to some of the wooden doors a bit off the ground. I open some and find these weird packages of flour, sugar, and something called paprika. I quickly close that one, seeing nothing in there remotely helpful.
"If you're looking for the breakfast ingredients, Pearl usually keeps the pancake mix in the cabinet on the right of the fridge," Steven pipes up, though I have no idea what a 'fridge' is.
He notices my look of confusion because he stands up from his chair, and walks over next to me. "No, your not supposed to be moving!" I try to push him gently back.
"Spinel," He touches my shoulder. "Just because I lost one of my arms doesn't mean I need to be pampered like a baby."
I look away, "It's the least I can do after I know it's my fault you lost one of your appendages."
"Spinel I.." He's cut off by the door opening.
"Steven! I heard what happened I'm so sorry I haven't been around to see you, my house got wrecked from the injector," The girl who was with Steven at the hospital says before stopping, and looking at me. "What's she doing here?!". I immediately get in front of Steven, ready to protect him in case this human female meant any harm.
"I could very well ask you the same thing, human," I growl.
"Woah woah! Everyone chill, Connie it's alright. Spinel is not here to hurt anyone, and Spinel, this is my friend Connie. You probably met her briefly," Steven says. I narrow my eyes at her, nodding while looking at her skeptically.
"Yes, I do recall her, Steven. Are you sure she's safe though?" I question, worried that she may harm him if I'm not here.
"Spinel, Connie is my best friend. I trust her, so that should be good enough for you," He replies carefully. I bite my lip and nod, reaching out a stretchy hand for the human to shake.
"Ehh, no hard feelings?" I say with uncertainty. Connie, as she's referred to, firmly grasps my hand and shakes it, a smile forming on her previously frowning face.
"Of course," She responds "So, have you gotten breakfast yet, Steven?".
"Not quite yet. Spinel was just trying to find the pancake mix" Steven admits.
"Oh, well, I'll make you breakfast!" Connie exclaims, angering me because that's what I wanted to do. I cling to Steven's side, using that as a sort of calming agent while he grins.
"Really?! Wow, thanks, Connie!" The hybrid says ecstatically. He then half-hazardly carries me over to the seat I originally placed him in and sets me down instead. I feel his warmth on the seat, which may sound a tad creepy, but since he's sitting down next to me, I'm not gonna choose to focus on it.
"Please, it's nothing, Jam Bud" The human female waves off, coming behind the counter and fetching what Steven was referring to as the 'pancake mix' from the wooden door twelve inches east of the large gray rectangle. Connie then sets the box she pulled out on the counter and then delves into other drawers below, bringing out some kind of spray bottle, a pan I'm guessing, a glass bowl, a liquid measuring cup, and something called olive oil. Once all those are laid out, she opens the fridge, through one of its apparent two hinged doors, and takes out a carton of eggs, as Steven exclaims over excitedly. Connie and I both smile at his childish attitude and then she starts busting into the various boxes and containers, measuring some out while pouring all of the others into the bowl.
"So, has Spinel been taking good enough care of you?" Connie asks, while measuring out some water in the liquid measuring cup. I feel taken aback by this question. Who does this human think she is, coming in here and questioning if I, the one who would not stop until I'm shattered, was tending to Steven properly!?
"Yeah, the gems are out so her company is welcome," Steven smiles at me, which I can't help but smile back. Thanks for standing up for me.
"That's good, well I'm here now so after breakfast you want to hang out?" She asks, setting a pan on this other device which causes heat from the bottom.
Steven looks down a bit, "Not much to do when you have only one arm.."
I frown, wrapping an arm around him. What can I say that'll help cheer him up? I'm not an expert on human recreational activities, that much I'll admit, but I played many games with...Pink...to know my way around what defines the word fun. But, since Connie suggested this first, I'll let her have the first crack at what Steven, her and I can do. And yes, I'm including myself in this too. It may seem obsessive, but I need to look over him at all times and besides, this can be a learning opportunity for me. If I get more knowledge on what he considers fun, I'll be a better gem to play games with him.
"Steven," Connie turns around with a frown. "I didn't mean it like that, we could watch a movie! How about that?"
"Nothing good out there to watch.." He says in a low voice. Steven stands up, "On second thought, I'm not really hungry," He walks upstairs to his room, leaving me and Connie there.
I let out a sigh. He's miserable because of me... I did this to him, I can't do anything right. Maybe that's why Pink left me, she was sick of me like everyone else is. Tears surface and I cover my eyes.
"Hey Spinel," I hear her walk around placing a hand on my shoulder. "It's okay, he's just going through a lot. He just needs time."
"I-I feel like it's my fault... If I wouldn't of been so careless, he probably would still have his arm.." I sniffle. Connie then walks around so that's in front of me and surprisingly, places her other hand on my other shoulder, holding both while looking me dead in the eyes.
"I know I can't relate to what you went through during your isolation on the Garden. I know that I can't relate to what you were feeling after leaving and coming here. But, what I do know, is that actions done in the heat of anger are actions that you don't really mean. I speak from personal experience on that regard, cause I did something I regret now that I put Steven through after he left to settle things out with the Diamonds. I ignored him and left him alone, not wanting to be mean but only until later did I realise that was a mistake. In that case, we made up and moved forward, so I have confidence that you'll be able to accomplish the same. Steven doesn't blame you though, so this whole barrier of self-blame will have to be something you'll have to push through yourself. Above all else, if anything, do it for him. Just like I wanted to," Connie explains.
I'm left completely speechless uncovering my eyes to look at her. "T-thank you Connie," I tackled her in a hug, squeezing tightly. I feel she was going to be my new friend.
I feel her return the hug, "You're welcome. Now let's go cheer Steven up, right?". I grin, thinking this'll be the start of something beautiful.
"Right!".
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