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spinelwritings · 4 years

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Greaser spinel and her very shy s/o

I got a bit carried away with this one and had a lot of fun writing it. I hope you like reading it, too!

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The town was a rather small one. It was one of those places where everyone knew everyone or at least had an idea.

The high school was the same way. No one could avoid scrutiny, either from the teachers or from the other students. Sure, there were plenty who tried to go under the radar, avoided drama, stayed out of everyone’s way, but that would only work for so long.

You were one of those kids. You’d managed to go unnoticed in the school for almost two years now, but you knew it wouldn’t last much longer. You liked going unnoticed, liked that those judgmental eyes weren’t on you and dreaded the moment that would change.

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You went into class with your head down, making a beeline for your desk in the far back corner where no one bothered you and the teacher overlooked you. You sat down, getting out your notebook and pencil and ready for another journey into the dullness of math. You sighed, resting your chin in your hand and idly scribbling in your notebook, waiting for class to start.

The other students trickled in, all chatter and happy greetings. You ignored them. It was easy when no one greeted you.

You only looked when a group of dark, leather-clad teenagers came in, loud as ever as they laughed at each other and made their way to their usual corner, not yours thankfully. You weren’t fond of the group. They were a known bunch of troublemakers, loud, full of themselves, people you didn’t want anything to do with.

You went back to your notebook, trying not to let the scowl slip onto your face. The bell was supposed to ring soon enough, you just needed to wait another minute or so.

You heard someone sit in the desk next to you and you froze. No one ever sat there, no one cared to. There were plenty of other empty seats, too. Whoever it was sat there on purpose.

You tried to ignore them.

“Hey, toots.”

You glanced up at that, tensing up. You knew the girl. Of course you did, everyone knew her. It was hard to miss her. You were sure her hair was black but she died it a dark magenta, tied back in two messy pigtails. She wore a black leather jacket, just like everyone else in that troublemaking group, underneath which she had a black t-shirt, one that was too short and showed off her stomach, deep blue jeans, and big black boots. She had dark black eyeliner on, too, making her eyes pop and her gaze intense.

It was Spinel, the biggest troublemaker in the school. And her intense, mesmerizing gaze was on you. You tried to fight the blush that you felt spreading over your cheeks.

She smirked at you, a devilish look in her eyes and for a moment you thought you were going to melt.

You almost sighed with relief when she finally looked away. The bell rang and you expected the Greaser to return to her friends but she didn’t. She stayed by your side throughout the class. Occasionally you would feel her gaze on you as you scribbled down some notes. She made it just so hard to focus on the lesson, all your attention focused on making sure didn’t fidget under her gaze.

The end of class bell was more of a blessing than usual that day. You were quick to pack your things up and leave, feeling her eyes on you till the moment you left the room. You sighed, relaxing ever so slightly.

Then you remembered you had four more classes with her. You didn’t know why she was suddenly paying so much attention to you, but it was safe to say she’d do the same in the other classes.

You were tempted to skip school.

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From then on, Spinel spent every class sitting next to you. And at first you were nervous, but over the next week you managed to come down. All she would do was say hi, nothing else. She never pushed you to talk to her, never bothered you, just sat next to you. After two weeks you realized you enjoyed her company. All the two of you ever did was sit next to each other, but that was enough.

Then things changed. One day at lunch you sat down at the end of one of the long tables, trying to take up as little room as possible, and got your lunch and homework out. You weren’t fond of the school food, so you always brought your own lunch, a sandwich, apple, and water. It was simple, but it was enough to get you through your day.

You took a bite out of your sandwich and got to work. The more you got done in school, the more time you had at home. Not that you ever had much to do at home.

But then you were distracted.

“Hey again, is this seat taken?”

The voice was familiar enough by now. When you looked up, sure enough, Spinel was there, giving you that devilish smirk of hers, the one that always brought a heat to your face. You couldn’t take your eyes away from hers.

“Ummm…” You cursed yourself for sounding so quiet and pitiful. “No, I guess not.”

And then Spinel was sitting in front of you, settling down with her tray of food. You tried to just focus on your homework, but you couldn’t, because only a few moments later a few of Spinel’s friends joined the two of you, just as loud as ever. You winced, retreating into yourself more.

“Hey, shut your traps! Y/N’s trying to do homework!”

The two immediately stopped talking, nodding in understanding and just eating their food. You gave the girl a small smile as thanks and she smiled back, softer than you expected from someone like her. You felt your face heating up again and ducked your head, attempting to resume your homework.

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After a couple of days, you gave up on doing homework at lunch. It became a regular thing for Spinel and her crew to sit with you. It was only the two who shared lunch with her, thankfully. You didn’t know if you could handle all of them just yet, but these two were manageable. After Spinel’s warning on the first day, they stayed quiet while you were working and even when you gave up on that they never did shout too much.

The three of them were actually pretty nice, all things considered. They didn’t force you to join any of their conversations which was nice, and they treated you nice too. You felt comfortable around them.

After a while, everyone in the group would say hi to you whenever they saw you, whether it was in the halls, in class, or outside of school. You hated the attention it brought, didn’t like how everyone else stared at you, but you didn’t want to be rude. You’d always at least smile or wave back. If you really thought about it, you kind of liked it, the whole people saying hi to you thing and being friendly.

You still didn’t know why Spinel started sitting with you, but at least now you didn’t mind that she was around.

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Spring was here in full blast now. The days were warming and the smell of flowers was carried on the breeze. It was one of your favorite seasons for sure and anyone who paid attention could tell.

It was on one especially nice day that you decided to wear one of your summer dresses, the pretty red one you liked with the small black polka dots and black ribbon around the waist. It didn’t have any sleaves, just some black ribbon tied behind your neck to keep it up. It was perfect for the warm weather and it made you feel kind of pretty. Usually, you’d keep your jacket on, keep your shoulders covered. Just cause you wanted to look nice didn’t mean you had to draw everyone’s eyes. Today you decided not to wear it. You couldn’t really tell yourself why, but you felt that maybe it wouldn’t be too bad if people were looking. Or maybe just one person in particular.

When Spinel and her crew got to that first class, you instantly felt the girl’s eyes on you. Her gaze made your arms itch. You tried not to stare back, eyes trained on your notebook. She took her usual spot by your side. For a moment the two of you stayed quiet. Spinel didn’t even say hi. For a moment you wondered if you had said something wrong.

“Wowza, Dolly. You look amazing.”

Oh geez, did you always have to blush when she talked to you? You felt like you were about to burst into flames.

You smiled up at her, getting lost in those beautiful eyes of her.

“Um… thanks.” You muttered, tucking a stray strand of hair behind your ear. Spinel smiled, too, one of her softer smiles that always made your heart skip a beat.

Throughout class you saw her glance back to her crew often like they were having a silent conversation. You tried not to spend too much time worrying about it, but the worry was there regardless. Something was going on, you knew it, but you couldn’t tell what.

Spinel walked you to class when she could, sticking by your side throughout the day. She was really sweet to you, helping with your books, opening doors for you, and showering you with kind words. She wanted to talk to you, just small conversations. How was your homework going? Got any plans for the weekend? Things like that. All that attention made you blush almost constantly. You could only offer short answers, but that didn’t seem to bother her in the slightest.

You had your last class without her and you actually found yourself missing her company. You couldn’t focus at all, too wrapped up in your own thoughts. Spinel centered thoughts. She was just so pretty. You loved those sparkling eyes, her devilish grin, her bright laugh, that soft smile. You couldn’t help but wonder what she would look like with her hair down, how it would feel to run your fingers through it.

Oh. Oh no. You loved the greaser, didn’t you?

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Spinel was waiting for you when you left school. You didn’t even notice she was there until she spoke up, making you jump.

“Hey Doll~” Her voice was dark and sweet and it sent a shiver down your spine. In an instant, the girl stood in front of, her devilish smirk plastered on her face. “How was your class?”

She was just so close but for some reason you didn’t feel the need to move away.

“It was … okay.” You said, voice small and timid.

“My class sucked.” She sighed, that smirk spreading back over her face. “I couldn’t stop thinking about you.”

She took a step closer, her body so close you were almost touching. You felt the heat wash over your face once more.

“I can’t get ya out of my mind, not since I first saw ya. Your the prettiest dame in the whole school.”

You chuckled, looking away from her eyes and at the ground.

“Don’t be silly, I’m no prettier than any other girl…”

“Not to me.”

And then she was pulling you close, her arms wrapped around your waist and you were forced to look into her eyes, her gaze intense and boring into the center of your very being. You felt like you were about to melt.

“Ya know, the Spring Fling’s comin’ up. I couldn’t think of anyone better ta go with. What do ya say?”

For a moment you couldn’t speak. Your mouth suddenly felt too dry, your heart racing in your chest.

“Y-yes, I’d love to!” You finally stuttered out, unable to keep the smile off your face. She smiled back, face just so close to yours you could feel her hot breath on your lips.

She kissed you, soft and sweet. Her lips were soft and tasted like cherry. It only lasted a short moment before she was pulling away, intense gaze roaming over your face. Your head felt dizzy like you were floating on cloud nine and you wanted nothing more than for her to kiss you again.

But then she pulled herself away from you, that devilish grin making you shiver. You were cold without her body next to yours. She gave you a coy wink, backing up to her crew who were cheering. You suddenly realized how many eyes were on the two of you and shrunk into yourself.

You walked away, much faster than you probably should have, Spinel’s voice following you as you went.

“See you tomorrow, Doll~”

Even with all those eyes on you, you couldn’t help but smile.

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spinel-stuff-i-guess · 3 years

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I know you haven’t posted drawings in awhile but I was wondering if you had something that you wanted to post but didn’t or just forgot? Sorry if it seems like I’m being nosy I just like when you posted art 🥺 (you can totally ignore this too)

Note: There are definitely some messy sketches/drawings but my gay thirsty ass is too bashful to post them. But here’s this one. Please enjoy some Human Mafia Spinel. It’s for all you gay asses like me.

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smilingspinel · 4 years

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Vampire Spinel with human reader maybe?

It’s nothing you suspect right away; you have no reason to, since you met her at a nightclub with a bunch of your friends.

She notices you from across the room, and follows you with her eyes until your friends suggest talking to that super hot girl that’s been checking you out all night.

By all means, her low-cut outfit is probably a giveaway, but you chalk it up to her flirtatious nature, because she starts circling around you the moment you introduce yourself.

She bends over and kisses your hand when she introduces yourself.

You two hit it off instantaneously. Whether she’s just that good at putting you under her trance or it’s something about you, even she’s not sure.

She tries to get you back to her place, but when you offer her your number instead she completely falls apart because she’s never been given a number before what the hell that’s so cute

She’s not all that used to texting, so she probably sends a lot of typing errors which you probably think is really cute

She always asks to see you after dark, which definitely prompts a lot of one-night stand jokes from you, but you always end up complying because there’s just something about her that draws you towards her.

When she eventually tells you the truth, and you reveal that you genuinely had no idea prior, she laughs herself to tears because she thought everyone knew, she thought it was obvious, she thought that was why you were with her in the first place. It’s reassuring, in a funny sort of way, that you were with her just because you wanted to be.

But now that you know, she has twice as much fun with you.

Which means kissing you up the entire length of your arm

and rough kisses on your neck, juuust because it makes you think she’s biting and the thought makes you squirm, which she loves to see.

She’s actually very gentle, otherwise, and would never actually drink from you or turn you unless you ask her to.

If you do ask, she’s going to drag it out as long as she can. She wants you good and dazed so you don’t flinch when she sinks her teeth into you, which means lots of grazing with her hands and kissing all over your neck.

And just when you’re at your most relaxed, she’ll bite. She’ll utter an apology when she breaks the skin, and she’ll thank you by gently kissing your neck and all over your face once she’s finished.

#spinel x reader #my writing #suggestive #fun fact I was going to lean even more into the n.sfw side for this but I got too shy jfkdkfktkrke

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ultrastarbee · 2 years

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Hi! It’s me from before ❤️

Reader has Steven’s gem and powers from his mom Rose

Reader has garnet, amethyst, pearl, and the pet lion on its side

Reader with takemichi hakkai Baji mitsuya kakucho chifuyu and reader protects them from anything and they slowly fall in love with the reader

Im so sorry I’m not very good at explaining so think this is enough for you?

As I said before I do love Steven Universe! My main blog has Spinel as it's profile picture. I had a hard time working through this request, but I think it's pretty okay now. And no worries, now I get what you wanted.

Title: Crystal Rose (Steven Universe x Tokyo Rev) Request: yes Couple: Takemichi x gn!reader, Hakkai x gn!reader, Baji x gn!reader, Chifuyu x gn!reader, Mitsuya x gn!reader, Kakucho x gn!reader. Category: Fluffy Content Warning: Word Count: 478 Summary: you are a half gem half human and protect them from an attack A/N: I made small ones for each character so I could do this one soon. Sorry if it's too short

MASTERLIST ....... RULES ....... SERIES LIST

Hakkai:

Hakkai is kinda scared of your superhuman strength, but he is also honored for your protection towards him. Your shield is tough and you are a good fighter. Hakkai can be a bit shy about it, but he will thank you properly before asking you out.

Takemichi:

Takemichi is always getting beaten, even when he doesn't even know why. Today you were walking around with Amethyst when you saw him being held by some guys. Of course you couldn't let the crybaby hero alone there. You ran toward him trapping you both inside a pink bubble. Takimichi starts running away dragging the bubble across the city. Amethyst cathces you both with her whips after threaten to give a shake on the bullies.

Baji:

It was an accident when you and Baji fused. You were both fighting against some enemies from another gang when you pulled him closer to dodge a knife. Now you are toghether. The same heart beating fast. The enemies don't stand a chance against your combined strength. Now whenever someone ambushes you two Baji reach to your hand so you can fuse. He loves to share the thrill with you and to feel so close together. His heart keeps on beating fast even after you two unfuse. Garnet holds a wide smile knowing what is happening between you two.

Chifuyu:

You couldn't be there when Chifuyu was fighting, but now you are there while he's hurt. "Please, don't freak out" and you kiss his hand. Chifuyu starts to scream calling you a manga-hero. You laugh and start to spoil him with kisses all ove his swollen face healing every bruise he has.

Mitsuya:

Mitsuya was held back by some enemies and you know exactly how to help. Pearl doesn't think this is a good idea and tries to change your mind when you call Lion to get your mother's sword, giving it to Mitsuya. He never saw one of this before, but he does his best to use it to keep the enemies away as you use your shield to cover his back. After the fight Mitsuya is touched for all your care on his well being. Pearl was watching happily how he stod his ground with the sword. She will try to convince him to learn sword fight.

Kakucho:

Kakucho is fast and strong by himself and don't trust people easily. You weren't even near the fight, but Lion helps you get there using his portal powers. You shield Kakucho against a bullet and now you fight alongside him. Your bubble makes you both bullet proof till you pop it to allow him to keep fighting. It takes just this one fight for Kakucho starts to trust you with his back. Knowing he's not alone even during a fight makes his heart speed up on the thought of having you by his side.

#tokyorev #tokyo revengers headcannons #tokyo rev x reader #bee!writing #baji x reader #baji x you #tokyo rev x you #tokyo revengers imagines #mitsuya x reader #chifuyu x reader #kakucho x reader #hakkai x reader #hakkai x you #takemichi x reader #takemichi x y/n #chifuyu x y/n #chifuyu x you #mitsuya x you

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momoh-chiin · 4 years

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Steven Universe x Female Reader - Angst Prompt!

Well I was really going to sleep since it’s 12:15 AM as we speak- buT I saw this in my DM’s and WELP here we are!! Even after everything, I have a soft spot for Steven- he went through too much?? I cri Anyways anon, order up!!

Female!Reader + “I don’t know who you are anymore.”

You started dating Steven at fifteen. You knew him since you were thirteen. You got along with his family and friends. You were there helping with little Homeschool since the very beginning. And no matter what, you both always had a little time for each other; it didn’t matter if it was in person, with texts or calling. Steven was someone affectionate, and you loved it! At first he was shy, he couldn’t grab your hand without melting! But he soon warmed up to you. You knew that he had a lot of problems because of his mom. You helped him every time you could! Cuddling his problems and insecurities away, kissing him everywhere until he had this big goofy smile and a little blush. You also gave him space if he needed it; sometimes he needed to talk to the gems or Greg, and that was cool! However, things started to go down after the whole Spinel thing. While he tried to act normal, you could feel him being tenser and stressed out. He had less and less time to spend with you, wouldn’t talk not only with you, but to anyone at all, he didn’t even send you a little text of “good morning” or “good night” like he always did! To say you were worried was an understatement. Where did that goofy and cute boy go? Why wouldn’t he let you help him? One day, you were hanging around with the gems. You needed to clear your head and think about anything besides Steven and how to help someone who didn’t want to be helped. Maybe space was everything he needed? After insisting so much, you decided you didn’t want to push the teen. And after all, he would just leave you on seen, so you really didn’t have a choice. —So, we were there! Pearl did her jazz moves, Garnet did her… Garnet thing, and I was awesome, so we formed Alexandrite! — Amethyst was saying, a huge grin on her face. You both were drinking some hot chocolate, while Garnet and Pearl were just listening, small smiles on their faces. You have heard the same story over and over, but it was just better every time. Things went smoothly, until you all heard the door opening. An obviously stressed Steven could be seen. You, along the gems, couldn’t help but tense up. The gems knew you two weren’t really on the best conditions, mostly Steven’s fault, so they couldn’t help but feel like they were busted doing something behind his back, even if it was something as normal like hanging with his girlfriend. You lowered your gaze to the cup on your hands, even if you felt Steven stare on you. You didn’t know if you should greet him or not. You also didn’t notice your hands starting to shake. Could you really be that nervous around your kinda boyfriend? Were you even dating at this point? —…You are all late — Steven said after a while, a deadpan on his face. The gems couldn’t help but tilt their heads in confusion. Steven just sighed, exasperation could be heard —. You guys were supossed to go to Little Homeschool to help me with some errands, like, an hour ago. If the air was tense before, just imagine now. —Oh! We are really sorry, Steven! We just got carried away with (Y/N) here, why don’t you join us? — Pearl said, a nervous smile on her face. —Yeah, man! We also haven’t seen you with (N/N) around these days! Or, weeks! — Her chuckle was empty and tense —. And we haven’t hang out in days! Steven groaned, with a now annoyed expression. —We could hang out more if you just take your job seriously! Really? Leave me hanging for a whole hour just to hang out with (Y/N)? — He exclaimed angrily. —At least they do hang with me… —You murmured, hurt heard on your voice. Sadly, not only the gems could hear you. —…What was that? You turned your gaze to Steven, his expression unreadable, stoic, very weird with him. Before any of the gems could interfere, you spoke again. —At least they don’t leave me hanging for weeks, Steven! — You now yelled, while standing up and making your way to him, tears about to fall —. They talk to me! They listen to me! They spend time with me! Things that you haven’t done for at least three fucking weeks, Steven Universe! — Venom could be heard in your voice. And you didn’t care, you have had enough! Why could Steven be all distant and cold with you, and you should wait for him to just say something as simple as “hi” to you? —What do you mean by that?! Can’t you see I’m awfully busy?! — He yelled back, startling everyone in the room. You didn’t turn back, though. —You’ve been busy since the day we met, Universe! — Steven flinched; he knew that if you were fighting and used his last name, you were truly mad —. And even then, you had time for everyone, even me, to hang out! And you had a fucking war behind your back, mind you! —That was then, and now is now! — He barked — I have to help all this gems to find a purpose for themselves! I have to teach the diamonds to behave! I have to-! —How about you stop thinking about everyone else and start thinking about you, Universe?! — You interrupted, tears now falling freely down your cheeks —. You need help! What your mother did was fucked up, yes, I’m aware! But how do you expect people to understand if you just push everyone away! Both of you yelled to each other back and forth. Despite their whole experience with wars and fighting, the gems couldn’t find enough courage to step between you both. —That’s enough! — Steven screamed his lungs out, and now you noticed he was a bright pink. You didn’t remember that power. —. It’s not my fault you are so pushy and annoying! That you can’t understand that I can’t be around you all the time! I have to mend every single thing my mom did wrong! How can you be so awful?! — The last thing he said came out as a roar, making you fly behind you back because of you being so close to him. Luckily, Garnet grabbed you before you could get hurt. Steven saw around; the broken floor, some chairs and the table of the living room now broken and away from him. But most importantly, he saw you hugging Garnet tightly, fear evident in your eyes as you were shaking strongly. Amethyst and Pearl were on both of your sides, in a defensive pose. Your (h/l) (h/c) was all over the place, and even then he could see your tears running violently from your eyes to the floor or anywhere they could land. Gasping, he turned to his old self, regret evident in his whole body. He tried to get closer to you, but you just clenched harder to Garnet, while the gems took an even more defensive pose. —(Y/N)!! I-I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean anything I’ve said! I didn’t mean to hurt you! Please forgive me- —We’re over. A cold silence surrounded the atmosphere. —…What? — Steven asked, eyes full of surprise, hoping he just misheard whatever you had said. —We’re done for, Universe. I’ve been nothing but, but patient and nice! I’ve waited for you, not knowing if you would come back! — You muttered weakly but lowly enough so everyone could hear —. I’ve been blaming myself because I couldn’t help you, but this isn’t my fault, Universe! No matter how hard I try, if you don’t want my help, I can’t do much about it! Silence filled the room. You could see Steven’s tears starting to fall down, but you wouldn’t budge. Enough was enough. —(Y-Y/N)! I- —I… I don’t know who you are anymore, Steven. You aren’t the Steven Universe I fell in love with… — You choked with your words as you started to cry harder —. I hope you can get the help you need… But I can’t handle this anymore… The gems decided to step up then. Made their way with you to the warp pad, deciding to take you somewhere you could relax and clear your mind. Before setting off, the gems just sent a disappointed look at Steven and with that, they left. Now all alone, Steven fell on his knees, crying loudly. Not only were all of his friends leaving, now you also left him.

And he could only blame himself for that.

WOWIE HAHA ANGST SURE IS HARD HAHA- ;; 7 ;; I wanted this to end nicely, but a thing led to another and, welp!~ I hope you all enjoyed your tears! ♥ If you want me to do a second part (fluff, I hope-) just let me know, my requests are open!

See you soon! ♥

RULES!

#steven universe x reader #steven universe imagine #steven universe scenario #steven quartz universe x reader #steven quartz universe imagine #steven quartz universe scenario #female reader #angst #pink steven universe #steven universe future x reader

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solavillain · 4 years

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Pas de Deux Ch 7: Discovery

+pairing: Spinel x fem!Reader +genre: Drama, romance, angst, slow burn, enemies to friends to lovers +warnings: semi-NSFW, sensual content, suggestive content +word count: 7.3K +Chapter 7 / ? previous || next

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For a moment, you can do little more than stand still in shock as Spinel moves over you. You feel her tear stained cheeks against yours, you feel her hands slowly find their way into yours. But once the initial shock wears off, you give in to her, give in to the heightened emotions and sensations like you’ve wanted to for days now.

You keep one hand in hers, but move your other up to her shoulder, trying to steady yourself against the taller Gem who leans into you like you’re her lifeline. Her mouth moves against yours, soft and unsure- you doubt she’s ever done this before, but she’s certainly not the worst you’ve ever had...

Suddenly, she seems to find courage, and wraps her lanky arms once around you, squeezing ever so slightly. You welcome the sensation and grip both her shoulders with your hands, sighing softly into the kiss. She grows more forceful, more needy, and presses you up against her. You’re happy to let her take charge, but you reciprocate the effort, reaching up to wrap an arm around the back of her neck and press her closer to you. Her lips are thin and soft against yours, and you find yourself holding back a moan- she is undeniably attractive like this. You’re so used to her being rather quiet and unsure, for her to take charge like this is just... wonderful.

As quickly as it happened, it ends all too soon. Spinel pulls away and rests her forehead against yours, staring downcast at the sand beneath you, and you’re left to catch your breath and try to get your heartrate down.

“I...I’m sorry,” she says softly, beginning to loosen her hold.

You snap your head up, meeting her eyes fiercely.

“Don’t you be sorry for this,” you breathe out, full of emotion. “I... I wanted this too.”

“R-really?” Spinel asks, pulling back to look you directly in the eyes.

You meet her gaze easily, hoping she can see the resolve on your face. “Yeah, Spins...I meant what I said just now, I’ve...really grown to care about you, and it wasn’t until the past day or so that I really tried to figure out what that meant for me. I think I realized you meant more to me than just a friend the night you helped me keep warm... Waking up like that with you was just...so special...”

You start to tear up, the hours of being on edge and heightened emotions catching up to you. Spinel unwraps an arm from you and cups your face, wiping away the small tears that begin to fall.

“Hey, hey, I thought I was the crier ‘round here,” Spinel says softly, trying to lighten the mood. You lean into her touch and smile, your heart soaring at this intimate contact.

“I can cry enough for the both of us,” you mumble back, smiling and pressing a light kiss into her palm.

The two of you stay like that for a moment, just soaking in each other’s company and touch, both more touch starved than you had realized. After a few minutes Spinel sighs happily and pulls away slowly, gazing at you with affection.

“So what now?” she mutters, turning to admire the setting sun over the ocean.

“Well...I promised you I’d stay here with you, and I will,” you reply, taking her hand in your own. “And along the way, I guess we just see what happens?”

Spinel smiles back at you, her eyes shining in the twilight. “Yeah, Y/n... I’d like that.”

x * x * x * x * x

You stay on the beach a little while longer, so you can watch the night sky and stars. You end up sitting by the waves, both a little nervous around each other, but both incredibly excited.

“So Homeworld really doesn’t have stuff like this?” you ask, idly picking through the sand to look for interesting shells.

“What, the ocean?”

You nod in affirmation. “The ocean, sunsets...It’s so weird to me that another planet that hosts life can be so different from Earth,” you remark.

“I guess since we aren’t organic, we didn’t need to meet the same conditions that humans did to live on Earth?” Spinel speculates, watching the waves lap at her feet.

You raise your eyebrows at her comment. You knew she wasn’t stupid, obviously, but you hadn’t expected her to know much about planet conditions for life.

“Huh. You’re probably right.”

You turn back towards the horizon, and flinch when you see a large incoming wave. It’s too close to avoid, so you can do nothing but sit and let it wash over you, giggling as the water recedes once more.

“Aww, what happened?” Spinel teases in a sing-song voice, “Did the mean old ocean attack ya?”

You shoot her a playful glare. “Hey, you got hit a little too,” you point out, motioning to her wet legs. “Such is the hazard of sitting near the water, I suppose.”

You glance around at your sides and spot a large shell in the sand, washed up by the wave a few moments ago. You snag it and stand up.

“We should head back now though, I’ve gotta dry off before I sleep,” you say with a sigh. Sleep may have to wait now that your clothes are soaked.

She nods and stands as well, giving you a shy smile.

“Oh, and....here,” you say quietly, holding out your simple shell. “It’s, uh, just a shell, but I always like to have little trinkets to remember moments by, and since you’re new to the Earth and all... well, I thought you might like it,” you finish shyly, praying she doesn’t think it’s dumb.

She takes the shell from you, staring at it in wonder. You can’t help but smile at the look on her face. You know she has seen shells while you’ve been here, so why is she so intrigued by this one?

“Y/n, thank you,” she whispers, gazing past the shell to meet your eyes. “Since it’s from you...I’ll keep it forever.”

“Oh,” you reply, blushing furiously at her promise, “W-well that’s very sweet of you.”

You turn back towards camp and begin the trek back, butterflies still fluttering in your stomach. Is this how it’s supposed to be? You haven’t been in a real relationship for so long, you’ve forgotten what the norm is. Maybe it’s just something about Spinel that puts you on edge and makes you excited...

When you arrive back at camp, you stoke the fire, adding more firewood and kindling to make sure the flames are as large as possible. You watch as Spinel hunts for a spot to keep her new treasure from you, and you grin to yourself as she places it near the waterfall, giving it a cute pat as she puts it down.

Turning back to the task at hand, you wring out your clothes to the best of your ability, but it seems you may actually need to lay them out near the fire this time- you don’t want to be stuck in wet clothes when the night air turns cold.

With a nervous sigh you turn to Spinel, who has moved to stand against a tree, watching you work.

“U-um, Spinel, I... think I have to take these off now,” you mutter, gesturing down at your garments. “They’ll dry faster if they’re not on me... do you mind looking away for a while?”

Spinel furrows her brows in confusion. “Look away? Why?”

You let out a shaky breath and explain, “Humans... sometimes we’re self-conscious of our bodies and don’t like how we look without clothes. I... I’m just not much to look at.”

Spinel crosses the gap between you and places a warm hand on your cheek.

“Y/n, you’re beautiful, and that’s a fact. Please don’t ever worry ‘bout lookin’ bad for me, ok?”

You nod and lean into her touch, a soft smile gracing your features. “I know, but... just for now, ok? I’ll get better about it, but I’m just... still new to all this,” you say softly, not meeting her eyes.

She gives you a light kiss on the forehead and hums softly in agreement. “Okay, darlin’. I’ll go sit over by this tree, ok? I won’t look,” she promises.

You instantly relax, releasing tension you didn’t know you were holding. “Thank you,” you whisper, and move to start hanging your clothes by the fire. You don’t have much in terms of a clothesline, so you settle for stabbing some sticks vertically into the ground and just draping your shirt and shorts off of them haphazardly. You leave your undergarments on; those are thin enough that they’ll most likely dry off while you sit by the fire. You move to the nearby rocks and brush off any dirt before sitting down, placing your elbow on your knee and your chin in your hands. The warmth from the fire is nice against your bare skin, even if you feel incredibly uncomfortable being so exposed...especially around Spinel.

“Howzit goin’ over there, doll?” Spinel calls out from her place on the other side of the nearby tree.

“Fine, just hoping stuff will dry quickly,” you reply. You bounce your leg up and down nervously, impatient for the garments to be wearable again. In a way, though, you’re thankful that your clothes have gotten soaked the past couple days- you haven’t had a shower in almost a week, but at least this way your clothes will smell of the ocean and fire rather than...you.

After around half an hour of sitting, you get up to inspect the clothes, checking to see if there’s any progress made. Spinel seems to have heard you moving, because she calls out, “Are you all set over there?”

You can barely hear her over the roar of the fire, however. “Yeah?” you shout back, trying to urge her to repeat her question.

Unfortunately, she takes this as affirmation that you’re all done drying off, and that she can come back over. Your back is to where her spot in the tree line was, so you don’t hear or see her approach your spot crouched at the fire.

“O-oh,” you hear her stutter out, and you stand and turn to her on instinct, face warm from the flames and your own embarrassment.

“Spinel, I thought you were going to stay over there...” you plead, trying in vain to cover your body with your arms.

“I’m sorry, I thought you said I could come back over,” she mutters, trying to avoid looking your direction. But you notice her catch a few glances, and you watch as her face flushes a deep magenta.

You let out a shaky laugh, “I- I’m sorry I’m like this. I want to get better about being seen...”

Spinel cocks an eyebrow, her gaze focused up at the overhanging trees. “If you’re comfortable now, we can try... letting me look for a moment?” she suggests, hesitation and concern in her voice.

You take a deep breath in, and let out a resolute sigh. “Yeah. Yeah, I can do that.”

Spinel smiles softly and turns slowly towards you, reaching out and taking your hands as she does so.

“Wow...” she breathes out, and you blush almost immediately. Her gaze is so full of curiosity and wonder that you have to turn away.

“I mean...I knew you were gorgeous, Y/n, but my stars.”

She takes a tentative step forward, and places her hand on your cheek, staring into your eyes now. You meet her gaze, captivated by her pink swirling eyes, her signature markings, and her sweet smile that she now wears for you.

Her hand moves slowly down your face, through your hair briefly, and onto your shoulder. You shudder at the close proximity, and wonder how much of your face gives away what exactly you’re feeling right now. You’re nervous and worried about what she thinks of you, but you’re also enjoying her touch immensely.

“Just know,” Spinel says as she leans down closer to you, “that you are wonderful.”

With that, she places her lips on your shoulder and kisses across your sternum softly. You are putty in her hands, your knees feeling almost weak. You grip her shoulder to steady yourself, and she winds her arm around to the small of your back to help.

“You’re amazing,” you manage to breathe out, reveling in the sensations Spinel’s touch is sending through your body. She cups the back of your head with her free hand and moves her way up your neck. Her kisses aren’t hungry or demanding, you note, just... curious, and admiring.

“H-hah...” you let out a shaky moan as she finds her way to a sensitive spot on your neck, causing you to stumble forward into her at the sudden feeling.

“You all right there, doll?” she mutters into your ear, rubbing small comforting circles into the small of your back.

“Y-yeah...” you let out, and all at once you find your courage to turn to her and press your mouth into hers, causing the Gem to startle slightly. But after a beat she leans into it with vigor, encircling your waist with both arms like she had before at the beach. In tandem, you reach a hand up to Spinel’s face and gently brush your thumb across her cheek, where you know her markings sit. There’s just something about these that you find oddly attractive...

As the kiss deepens, Spinel lets out small sounds of pleasure; something you’ve never heard from her before. You smile softly and break apart slowly, your hand still on her cheek. This time it’s her turn to lean into your touch, a look of pure contentment on her face. With her eyes closed, you study her face more closely, and your heart leaps with how overjoyed you are that you get to be this close to her.

You suddenly feel a hot prick of pain on your upper back, and you yelp, moving away from Spinel and the fire.

“Guess the embers popped,” you say, chuckling at your own expense. Spinel had made it so easy to forget where you were, that you were basically naked standing next to open flame.

“M-maybe the clothes are dry?” Spinel stutters out. You turn in surprise at her tone, and you can see she still appears to be slightly shell-shocked from your...exploration of each other a few moments ago.

“Maybe she’s not used to all the touching...” you think idly as you go to inspect the drying clothes more thoroughly. “Hell, I don’t even think I’m used to it yet.”

You walk around to where your clothes are still draped unceremoniously over the sticks, and inspect them once more.

“Ah, finally!” you say with a grin, pulling your shirt on over your head. “Mmm, warm...”

As you slip your shorts back on as well, you glance at your companion, who hasn’t moved from where you left her.

“Hey, you all right?” you ask, echoing her earlier question.

“Oh, yeah, just...” she trails off and you tilt your head, wondering what could be wrong.

“Just kinda can’t believe you want me...like this,” she finishes quietly, sitting down on the rocks you had been perched on earlier.

You follow her lead and plop down next to her, and you tentatively circle your arms around her small waist, careful to avoid her Gem.

“We’re more similar than I thought, I guess,” you remark in a half joking tone. “But Spinel, if you’re talking about these...”

Once again you reach a hand up to her markings, and gently guide her head so you can look into her eyes.

“I actually really like these,” you whisper, taking her hand in your free one. “I understand why you don’t, but... they’re a sign that you went through something and came out of it on the other side.”

Spinel nods and leans against you momentarily, before taking your hand from her cheek.

“Thank you, Y/n,” she replies softly, her eyes gleaming.

You smirk and move onto your knees so you’re able to reach her face, and kiss each cheek once.

“You’re beautiful too, Spinel,” you say, staring down into her eyes and cupping the back of her head, as she had done for you moments ago. An idea suddenly forms, and your smirk grows as you lower yourself to reach her neck, peppering soft kisses on her pink skin.

“Mmm...” Spinel hums, sounding blissed out. From your position you can see her hands, clenching and unclenching, and you love that you’re making her squirm just as she had done to you.

You giggle mischievously and grow bold enough to straddle her, moving as quickly as you can before she can retaliate. You wrap your arms around her shoulders and bring your mouth to hers, pressing your chest against her Gem.

Spinel’s eyes flutter shut as she sighs into your touch, her hands finding their place on your back. She shudders when you press into her Gem, the closeness almost too much for her.

After a moment, she breaks away, face a deep magenta. You grin at her and she flushes more, earning a laugh from you.

“You tryin’ to one-up me or somethin’?” Spinel mutters, pulling you into a hug.

You squeeze her gently and sigh, happier than words could describe.

“Maybe,” you say in response, pulling back to look at her face once more. “Did it work?”

Spinel mirrors your grin and wraps you tightly in her arms, to the point where you can’t move away.

“I’d say so,” she says in a low, dark tone. Your eyes widen as you wonder what she could be thinking, and your heart beats faster in excitement.

But suddenly you’re unwrapped and standing, faster than you can follow what’s happening.

“Anyway doll, you need to eat some dinner, hmm?” Spinel says innocently as she makes her way towards the food storage. You raise your eyebrows incredulously at the Gem, and huff slightly at her.

“Really? Dinner?” you say, crossing your arms. You can’t help but smile, though- she really knows how to tease.

“Of course, darlin’! Can’t have you starving on me,” she replies, walking back over to you and handing you a banana. You take it with a roll of your eyes, still left with an ache from the sudden absence of contact. You try not to let it show as you rush through your “dinner”, watching Spinel as she wanders aimlessly around the camp. You finish the banana and sigh, still wishing you had some variety of fruit on the island.

A breeze rushes through the trees and you shiver, stepping closer to the fire. You look up to the night sky and smile- there are so many stars out here, and the sight just fills you with wonder every time. Most of the year you never get to see stars, since you go to school in Empire City. But you long for the summer when you can go to Beach City and walk on the beach in the starlight, unobstructed by the Earth’s artificial light.

The moon is fully out now, and you idly wonder where the time has gone. It must be close to midnight, so you decide it’s time to start thinking about heading to bed.

“Hey, Spinel?” you call out, and she glances up from where she was gathering kindling at the tree line.

“I think I’m gonna go to sleep, it’s late,” you tell her as she walks over to you.

“Oh, sure, you go sleep. I’ll keep the fire goin’ out here for ya,” she says, beginning to walk back towards the fire.

“W-wait,” you call out hesitantly, gripping her arm.

She turns back to you and cocks an eyebrow in confusion, and you squeeze your eyes shut as nerves flutter through you.

“Do you, uh...can you spend the night with me? Again?” you ask softly, unable to meet Spinel’s eyes.

Spinel takes your hand from her arm, and you glance up to see the warmest smile on her face, her eyes shining with adoration.

“Yes,” she whispers, “I can do that.”

You nod, face still flushed with embarrassment. Now that everything was out in the open between you two, shouldn’t you be able to ask things like this?

“I wish this stuff came easier to me,” you think as you head into the lean-to with Spinel in tow, “getting kidnapped is fine but I panic with intimacy? What is that?”

You duck under the entrance to your shelter, and plop down unceremoniously on your makeshift bed. Spinel follows suit, both of you avoiding eye contact and sitting in silence for a moment.

You let out a shaky sigh and wrap your arms around yourself, finally glancing towards the Gem.

“I’m sorry, I- I don’t know why I got all nervous suddenly. It’s just... been a long time since I’ve liked anyone this much and I don’t really know how to act,” you confess.

“Aw, Y/n...” Spinel gives you a warm smile and scoots closer to you, placing a hand on your back. “I’ve never done this before. I was infatuated with Pink Diamond, but I was made for her. With you it’s so new and... an’ scary sometimes,” she says quietly, trailing off.

Your head snaps up, your eyebrows furrowed. “Oh god, did I move too fast? Did I do something wrong?” you ask worriedly, thoughts rushing through your head. You never want her to feel scared around you; you’d do anything to avoid that happening.

“No, no!” she rushes to reply, eyes going wide. “Stars, no. I just meant... I’m still learning, you know? I think we both are,” she chuckles, earning a smile from you. “But... we can learn together, right?”

You nod and lean against her, placing your head on her shoulder. “Yeah, of course. We’ll teach each other,” you say quietly, snuggling into Spinel. She plants a soft kiss on the top of your head and hugs your body to her, squeezing gently.

With a soft sigh, she asks, “Are you ready to sleep now, doll? How would ya like to do this?”

Your face heats and you pull back, looking up at her. “Well, uh... can I lay on your shoulder while we lie down?” you ask shyly.

Spinel nods, and pulls you to her, laying down with you as you asked. “Like this?”

“Mmm,” you hum in affirmation, burrowing into the crook of her neck and breathing her in. Your heart thuds loudly as the Gem wraps her arms around you, once again pulling you closer.

“Good night, Y/n,” she whispers, and you drift off with your heart feeling more full than it’s ever been.

x * x * x * x * x

You’re pretty sure you’re dreaming. Your mind is all hazy, you can barely see, and there’s a light touch roaming up and down your arms, sometimes moving down your legs. You can’t move much but you don’t mind; it’s warm and comfortable in this dream and you feel safe, and at home. But as the fog in your mind clears, you realize you’re very much awake, and as Spinel moves and shifts around you, you realize it’s her who’s lightly ghosting her hands on your arm.

As you had the first night you spent together, you stay still and pretend to still be asleep, letting her do what she will. Her touch is tentative but curious, and every time your breathing changes or you shift slightly, she freezes, scared to wake you.

Keeping up the façade of sleep, you sigh heavily and snuggle in closer to her neck, making a happy sleepy sound as you do so.

“O-oh, Y/n...” she breathes out, moving her free hand back around your waist and squeezing you closer to her, making a small noise of contentment.

Fighting back a smile, you press your mouth to the side of Spinel’s neck, and encircle your free arm around her shoulders.

“Y/n... oh gosh, did I wake you up?” she says, interrupting your kiss.

“Mm, no,” you reply in a low, sleepy voice, “I just woke up...”

You pull back to look at Spinel, and smile at the sight you see. Her hair is slightly messy from having been lying down with you for however many hours, and her eyes are heavy and lidded gazing at you, her face slightly flushed.

“You all right?” you ask, propping yourself up on one elbow.

“Heh, ‘course I am, doll. Y’just... stars, I just love bein’ here with ya,” she says, her accent growing heavy.

You shoot her a small smile and reach to squeeze her hand. “Me too,” you reply quietly, “It’s... really comforting, being able to wake up with you like this. Even if it is the middle of the night.”

You look in her eyes before continuing, “And, uh, feeling your touch as I woke up wasn’t terrible, either...”

Spinel smirks, “Oh? You were awake then, huh? Sneaky girl...”

She shifts to position herself over you, and you look up to meet her eyes, your face flushing with heat.

“S-Spinel, what are you...”

“Shh, Y/n... lemme show you how much I appreciate you, now that you’re awake,” she says in a dulcet tone, making your stomach flutter in anticipation. Her hand finds its way to your shoulder, and she lowers herself to kiss your lips, letting out a hum of pleasure as you meet her in the middle.

She moves forward onto you, forcing you to lean back on the ground and letting her take the lead. You love that she’s grown confident enough to act this way around you, and maybe you even enjoy letting her push you around a bit...

You reach up to wrap your arms around her neck, and she growls lowly and pushes against you even more. Your kisses grow hungrier, wanting to make her feel as good as she’s making you feel, but she reaches up to take one of your arms away from her neck and pins your hand to the floor. She breaks the kiss and gives you a look, her eyes narrowed and wild, a telling smirk on her face.

“Now now, doll, be patient, hmm?” she whispers, and you feel arousal pooling in your core at her words.

“I’ve neva done anythin’ with someone before,” she confesses, trailing an idle finger down your face and jawline, never breaking eye contact, “but I know next to nothin’ about humans bodies... let me explore yours,” she finishes, her hand moving lower and lower down your body as she gazes down at you.

“If you’re okay with it, of course,” she adds, her eyes softening briefly. You swallow, your throat suddenly dry, and nod in affirmation.

“I may be nervous, but I’m excited, too,” you tell the Gem, hoping she can read the emotions on your face.

Spinel’s grin widens at that, her eyes growing wild and curious once more.

“Let’s see if we can get rid of some of those nerves, hmm?” she says quietly, leaning down to kiss your cheek. You smile warmly up at her, grateful for her constant reassurance. You try to remember that she’s here with you because she cares about you, not judging you, and that her gaze isn’t something to be feared.

“Lean back again, okay darlin’?” she instructs, and you happily do so, staring up at her in anticipation.

“I just love how you look under me,” she murmurs, stroking your face gently. Your cheeks heat up under her touch, and you have to look away, an embarrassed smile finding its way to your face.

Spinel takes that as her cue to start kissing your neck and sternum once more, and your hands fly to her back before you can stop them, gripping onto her to steady your shaking arms. Every kiss sends twinges through your body, and you let out an involuntary moan.

Spinel pulls back and raises an eyebrow, a proud smile on her face. “You like that, huh?” she purrs, “What else do ya like, love? Humans are just so...interestin’...but I don’t know what makes you feel good, so you have to tell me, yeah?”

She pulls back once more to gauge your reactions, and is met with your blissed-out expression, already on a high from all the contact.

“Well... you're doing excellently already,” you point out, earning a pleased look from the Gem. “B-but...”

You take her hand gently, and move her tentatively to your breast, placing her palm on the side over you shirt and bra.

“I-it feels nice for us when someone touches here, below the clothes. Kind of like how you were touching my arm earlier I guess,” you explain to a wide-eyed Spinel, who has begun to flush a deep magenta, “And, uh.... here as well...”

You part your legs slightly and guide her hand to your shorts, hand trembling.

“But I’m... I would love to just keep doing what we were doing, for now,” you whisper, feeling incredibly shy. “I don’t know if I’m comfortable with all that yet...”

Spinel’s eyes soften, and she moves her hand away from your legs and laces her fingers with yours.

“Hey, I didn’t... I wasn’t expectin’ anything, Y/n. I just wanted to make you feel good, but there’s no pressure, okay? I know enough to guess that stuff like this is really intimate and special for some people, yeah?”

You nod and sit up, and Spinel cups the back of your head gently, gazing into your eyes.

“Thanks, Spins. I’m sorry I’m such a mess,” you reply with a half-hearted chuckle, “I’m just a very nervous person when it comes to this, I guess... but it doesn’t mean I like you any less.”

“Aw, I know, doll. Sorry for pushin’ myself on ya. Guess six thousand years without any contact’ll do that to a Gem,” she jokes with a sad smile.

“You didn’t push, I promise. I was really enjoying myself...” you say, trailing off in thought. Your eyes travel down to her large heart-shaped gem, and suddenly you find yourself curious...

“Speaking of... I’d like to know what makes you feel good, too,” you continue in a lower tone, meeting the Gem’s eyes once more.

“More specifically, what happens if I touch here...?”

You ghost your fingers over Spinel’s gem, and watch as her eyes flutter closed momentarily.

“Y/n, I, uh... it’s a very sensitive part of me,” she explains in a shaky voice, “since it basically is me...”

You graze your thumb over the facets, watching her expression shift as she hums in pleasure. You inch closer to her from your sitting position, moving so you’re sitting cross-legged between her legs, facing her head on.

“Ah... stars,” she breathes out as you continue exploring her gem, your heart leaping every time her face scrunches up in bliss.

“Y’know, I genuinely had no idea your gems could make you feel like this,” you say softly. “Guess this is why I don’t see the Crystal Gems touching them unless they’re poofed...”

“Mmm... I suppose it’s contextual,” Spinel says, opening her eyes to explain, “Gems aren’t exactly... built for this, but since our entire being generates from here, I guess it was inevitable that we would be most sensitive here in moments of heightened emotion.”

“Heh, you sounded a bit like Peridot just then,” you tease, although secretly you’re impressed that she is so knowledgeable about certain aspects of Gem life. You idly wonder how quickly she would have been able to learn things, had she not been regulated to essentially be a jester...

“Heh, at least I’m t-taller than Peridot,” Spinel jokes back, stuttering as you continue your exploration.

You raise an eyebrow at her comment and smirk. “Oh, I’m so telling Peridot about that whenever we get back to Beach City,” you think, biting back a giggle.

Suddenly, an idea forms. “Hey... can I try something? Do you trust me?” you ask gently, momentarily stopping your touches.

“S-sure, doll, I trust ya,” Spinel replies, trying to avoid looking too eager.

You shoot her an innocent smile and lean down, entwining your hands with hers before planting a soft kiss in the middle of her gem.

“H-hah, oh my stars,” she moans out. You sit back up and squeeze her hands, trying to gauge her reaction.

“What did that feel like?” you murmur, genuinely curious.

“It... it just feels so nice,” Spinel breathes, “It’s hard to explain, to a human at least, but um... feels kind of like a hug, and kind of like pinpricks going everywhere.”

“Hmm...”

You smirk as you bend back down, this time peppering slow, deliberate kisses all over her gem. Her hands find their way to your hair, bunching fistfuls as she groans and squirms. After a few moments of this, you sit up once more, gazing at your companion in adoration. Her face is completely flushed, eyes unfocused, staring at nothing. You place one hand on the back of her head and another on her back to steady her, and she goes limp in your arms, her forehead landing on your shoulder.

“Ohmygoodness,” she manages to get out, her voice more breathy than you’ve ever heard it.

“You okay there, Spins?” you ask, slightly concerned that you may have given her too much to handle.

“Y-yeah, I just... wow, that was...” she trails off, unable to finish her sentence.

“Y’know... I think we may have just discovered the Gem orgasm,” you say light-heartedly, stroking the back of Spinel’s hair and rubbing circles into her back.

“What’s an ‘orgasm’?”

You snort and try to hold back laughter, realizing that of course that word would be entirely foreign to her.

“Hmm, well... I think it might be similar to how you were just feeling,” you explain, “In humans, it’s when the pleasure gets to be so intense and it kind of just...explodes all at once.”

You hope that’s an apt enough explanation for now, without going into terms and details that she might not understand.

“Huh... yeah, that might’ve just happened,” she says with a chuckle. Spinel snakes her arms around your waist, still leaning into your shoulder, and gives you that gentle squeeze that you’re becoming all too familiar with.

“I’m so glad I could make you feel good,” you whisper, kissing the back of her head. You sit like that with her for a few minutes, idly tracing patterns on her back and holding her head to you. Your eyebrows shoot up when, after a while, her head starts growing heavier, her grip around your middle going loose.

“Spins, are you falling asleep?” you whisper.

“W-what?” She lifts her head slowly from your shoulder, her face inches away from yours. Her eyes are half-lidded, and she looks almost in a daze.

“Aw, hon, you look exhausted,” you say with a quiet laugh. “I guess that took a lot out of you...”

She sits up fully and rubs at her eyes, blinking a few times. “Sorry doll, I guess so... Heh, I’ve never been tired before,” she says with a smile, and stretches her arms out to you. “You wanna lay down again?”

You nod in response, humming happily as the Gem takes you back into her arms and you move into the position you’d started in, your head on her shoulder, arm draped across her torso. She moves both hands to your shoulders and hums happily as you snuggle into her neck once more.

“Good night, Spinel,” you mumble. “I hope you get some rest, too...”

“Good night, Y/n,” she replies with a whisper, and you both drift off in each other's embrace.

x * x * x * x * x

Unfortunately, the next time you wake isn’t nearly as pleasant.

You awaken with a shiver, feeling cold and very damp. Your eyes fly open as you realize what must be happening.

“Oh, no!” you whine, sitting up in the lean-to. Rain is pouring through the roof, if it can even be called a roof anymore. Almost half the sticks have been blown off the structure, leaving you bared to the open sky.

Spinel sits up beside you, also awakening to the downpour.

“Y/n, we have to get you out of the rain,” she calls over the roar of the heavy drops.

“But the camp-”

“C’mon doll, we can rebuild and find more food later, we just have to get you somewhere dry first!”

You scrunch your face in defiance, but finally sigh and relent. Spinel stands and pulls you to your feet, an arm around your shoulder as if she could protect you from the rain.

“Do you think there’s a cave somewhere on the island?” you call as you head away from your camp into the forest.

“Don’t know, but we’ll check,” Spinel reassures you, “and if we have to, we’ll just find a nice tree to sit under, all right?”

You nod and let the Gem lead you around the island, both keeping your eyes out for a cave or other shelter to wait out the storm in. Spinel shoots you worried looks every now and then, like she’s checking to make sure you’re not dying. You want to roll your eyes at her over-protectiveness, but you can’t help feeling flattered that she cares enough to check in on you.

The longer you rush around the island, the more you start to shiver and shake with the cold. The rain shows no signs of stopping, and even you’re beginning to worry about what this might do to you in the long run.

The island turns out to be bigger than you and Spinel remembered. It feels like you searched up and down the place, but you’re almost positive you went in circles for a while there. The speed and denseness of the rain makes it hard to see very far in front of you, and there aren’t many landmarks you can remember where you’ve been with- it's mostly just trees and beach.

After a couple hours of searching, Spinel stops you under a tree and rolls her eyes at the sky. “Y/n, there’s no cave here. We need to get you dry and warm, or you’ll get sick, right?”

She looks to you for confirmation while rubbing her hands up and down your arms to create some friction. You nod in affirmation and sigh.

“Yeah, all right... it’s gonna be hard to get warm out in the open, though, “you tell her.

Her face betrays how worried she is, but her voice tries to stay strong. “I know, love. I’ll do my best,” she says.

Spinel moves you to a nearby cluster of trees, and immediately wraps you up in her embrace almost completely. You both sit gently on the soaked ground, and you try to condense your body in her arms, hoping to keep what little warmth you generate.

“It’ll be okay, doll,” Spinel murmurs next to you, “The rain’ll stop soon and I’ll build ya another fire real quick, yeah?”

You nod in between shivers, giving her what you hope to be a reassuring smile.

“Don’t worry about me, ok? I’ll be all right...”

You sit in silence for some time, the steady sound of rain and the feeling of being wrapped in your Gem’s arms making you feel quite drowsy. You doze in and out for a while, waking every time shivers wrack your body.

At some point, Spinel nudges you awake, having unwrapped one arm from you.

“Doll, the rain has slowed some. I had an idea- I'll run around the island some more and look for better shelter, I can move faster on my own. You wait here and I’ll be back in fifteen or twenty minutes no matter what, okay? If I don’t find anythin’ I’ll come straight back and keep ya warm some more.”

“That sounds good, Spins... just hurry, okay?”

Spinel nods once and springs up, rushing off into the tree line.

��She was right- she is faster on her own,” you think as you watch her sprint away. The minutes pass, and you lose track of how long she’s been gone. This day has been passing in a rainy haze, and with you feeling as poorly as you are, time has felt strange as it often does when you’re becoming sick.

“Oh no,” you think as you realize, “I’m getting sick, aren’t I... this is bad.”

You try not to fret too much as you wait for Spinel to return, rationalizing that it might just be the cold rain that’s making you feel this way, and that you’ll feel better once you’re somewhere warm again.

“Y/n!”

You hear Spinel before you see her, as she rushes up from behind the tree you’re leaning on.

“I found a cave, kind of! It’s more of a giant overhanging rock, but it’s dry and I can build you a fire there, okay?”

You grin at her and move to stand, and she races to support you, placing one hand in yours and another on your back.

“Thank you, Spinel,” you say softly, genuine gratitude plain in your voice.

“Yeah, yeah, I know I’m great,” she jokes with a grin, beginning to lead you towards her newfound shelter, “but let’s save the thanks for after you’re dry, hmm?”

With that she shows you to the overhang, towards the top of the island. No wonder you hadn’t seen this, your camp was to the southwest and if you had been going in circles all morning, you definitely hadn’t gotten up to the north part of the forest.

Eventually you reach the temporary shelter, and you plop back down on the ground, hugging yourself to try to keep warm again. The rain had slowed but hadn’t stopped, and the wind chill more than made up for the lighter downpour- you were freezing.

“You stay right there toots, okay? I’ll build ya a fire,” Spinel says, worry plain in her voice as she rushes to pick up any dry sticks she can find.

You watch her with a small smile, grateful to have her companionship and help.

“It’s silly... she’s the reason I’m stuck here in the first place, but... I guess everything turned out okay. I’m almost glad she brought me here,” you think idly as Spinel works.

The exhaustion from shivering for hours catches up to you, and you lean your head against the rock wall, telling yourself you’ll just close your eyes for a moment...

You wake to the soft pitter-patter of slow rain, and the crackling heat of a fire nearby. Finally, you feel warm again. You smile as you realize Spinel has moved you from the wall and rested your head gently in her lap, far enough away from the fire to avoid rogue embers, but close enough that you can still feel it’s warmth.

In fact, you’re almost too warm. You scrunch your forehead in confusion and sit up, your head spinning slightly.

“O-oh, Y/n! Hey there,” Spinel greets you. She reaches out and places a hand on your shoulder, “How are ya feeling?”

“Fine, I think? I’m just really warm,” you say, glancing back towards the fire. “How long have I been asleep?”

“An hour or two, maybe? It’s midday, I think,” Spinel replies, glancing out towards the forest. “Rain hasn’t stopped completely, so it’s hard to tell.”

“Guess we’re stuck here a while,” you say, following her gaze to the rainy island. “Ugh, it really is hot though...”

You move to stand, and your vision blurs, head spinning. You sway on your feet a moment and reach out a hand, trying to regain your balance. Spinel springs up to steady you, and you can see the concern plain on her face.

“Aw, I’m okay, Spins, just a head rush from standing up too quickly,” you reassure her.

But as you move to step away from the fire and Spinel relinquishes your arm, your knees buckle and you collapse, hitting the floor with a dull thud.

“Y/n!!”

#spinel #pas de deux #spinel x reader #spinel steven universe #spinel fanfiction #spinel fic #spinel x reader fic #spinel reader #spinel x reader fanfiction #steven universe #semi-nsfw #suggestive #suggestive content

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junjosekaimangalover · 4 years

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Masterlist:

Here is my masterlist of stories I have published so you can navigate quicker.

Steven Universe: REQUESTS ARE OPEN

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/614357520863117312/fearful-confessions-male-spinel-x-reader

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/614357127828471808/steven-universe-x-female-shy-reader-a-flower

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186385481762/lovers-between-worlds-male-blue-diamond-x

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186385791582/lovers-between-worlds-male-blue-diamond-x

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186385149177/part-1-meeting-at-the-beach-male-rose-quartz

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186385291012/part-2-reuniting-at-the-beach-male-rose-quartz

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Kamisama Kiss: REQUESTS ARE OPEN

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186380868527/tomoe-x-reader-dancing-by-your-side-not-a

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186381068467/kurama-x-reader-jealousy-is-a-sin-request

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186381512797/tomoe-x-reader-x-mizuki-do-i-have-to-choose

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186382129262/tomoe-x-reader-the-sly-fox-and-his-darling

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186381952572/something-off-and-something-new-mizuki-x

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186381808392/who-says-i-need-to-be-fair-kurama-x-tengu

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186381628632/tomoe-x-reader-part-1-inoriyuzuriha324

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186382517997/something-about-love-and-something-about-life

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186382360187/tomoe-x-reader-x-akura-oh-brothers-can-have-it

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186382240252/tomoe-x-reader-x-akura-oh-brothers-can-have-it

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Sekaiichi Hatsukoi And Junjou Romantica: REQUESTS ARE OPEN

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186386811247/a-blast-from-the-past-doesnt-affect-us-now

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186386703852/having-lovers-over-and-above-me-lemon

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186380747942/highschool-young-ritsu-onodera-x-highschool

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/614358655238832128/making-our-relationship-ours-nowaki-kusama-x

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Kamigami No Asobi: REQUESTS ARE OPEN

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186384427612/how-balder-hringhorni-would-confess-to-you

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186384230127/apollons-love-confession

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186384091047/how-takeru-totsuka-would-confess-to-you

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186384004327/serving-you-has-been-a-pleasure-balder

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186383854467/our-adventures-in-the-teasing-world-takeru

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186383765922/hoping-youll-stay-mine-loki-laevetin-x-reader

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Others: REQUESTS ARE OPEN

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186380521397/loki-loki-laufeyson-x-female-reader

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186386590792/a-silent-christmas-love-monk-or-hosho-takigawa

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186385022337/doll-fiancee-gunter-von-christ-x-fiancee-reader

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186380600072/jason-todd-x-singer-fiancee-reader-under-the

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/614357287791984640/big-time-rush-x-singer-female-reader-vocal

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/614356903370309632/male-elsa-elias-x-female-best-friend-reader

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Kamisama Kiss Part Series: ONGOING

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186382240252/tomoe-x-reader-x-akura-oh-brothers-can-have-it

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186382360187/tomoe-x-reader-x-akura-oh-brothers-can-have-it

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Kamigami No Asobi Part Series: ONGOING

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387339217/chapter-1-preview-arrival-in-the-middle

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387396027/chapter-1-the-choice-that-has-been-made

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387431817/chapter-2-the-news-and-the-secrets

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387485972/chapter-3-the-arrival-of-trouble-and-the-vision

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387524807/chapter-4-she-arrives-with-a-deal

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387577037/chapter-5-the-new-human-makes-her-way-in-their

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387620862/preview-of-chapter-11-the-nightmare-and-the

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387666127/chapter-6-introduction-to-balder

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Tiger And Bunny Part Series:ONGOING

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387003557/chapter-1-the-names-white-fire-lily-and-i-fight

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387064837/chapter-2-i-know-everything-about-you-all

https://junjosekaimangalover.tumblr.com/post/186387210792/chapter-3-white-fire-lily-meets-barnaby-again

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vikos-world · 4 years

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After seeing Spinel x Spinel reader, how about... Spinel x Pebble reader?

Sooo cuteee oml

I'm going to do headcannons since i have big writers block wah, i hope you dont mind! Also this will be a slightly bigger pebble

Spinel x

Pebble!S/o headcannons

♡ Spinel was never one to be social on homeworld, after going with the diamonds

♡ she had trouble talking to others, lacking social skills, good ones anyway

♡ Though she liked to talk to the Pearls. It was actually pink Pearl, that introduced her to her first friends.

♡ pinkDs room was filled with the smallest, most adorable creatures she's ever seen! She absolutely loved them, they were fun and good at building stuff

♡ as much as Spinel loved all the pebbles, her favorite was a kinda taller pebble who stayed hidden in Pinks old mirror room.

♡ the pink gem first met you when she was snooping around the room, and stumbled into it, meeting you.

♡ you both would talk so often, you being a good listener and the sweetest thing ever, and Spinel having a lot to ask and say

♡ she never felt so comfortable talking to someone else before, it was so natural with you

♡ As time went on, you two became the best of friends. Spinel thanks to you felt more comfortable with other gems and was lighting up

♡ and she helped you be more confident and not as shy so you could leave that room.

♡ Spinel would teach you tricks, tell jokes and soon you found yourself falling for her..she was just so amazing!

♡ Spinel was getting feelings for you too, She felt so comfortable with you and you were just so cute. You were of course small, but not such as the other pebbles but

♡ You were just a nugget!

♡ she loved it.

♡ whenever you gave her hugs, she blushed and just rapped her noodle arms around you. You made her gem feel so warm

♡ they day she was able to confess to you, was the best day ever for the both of you. It took so long for her to build up the confidence, pinkP and Steven having to help her

♡ But when she did, you confessed you felt the same and basically hugged for what seemed like forever

♡ also, a small kiss on the cheek. Oh that made the poor jester gem melt onto the floor

♡ literally

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Thank you all for 200 followers! I'm so grateful you don't even know ahhh

All I've been doing is shit posting like, wah i love you guys

#spinel x reader #spinel su #steven universe spinel #steven universe movie #steven universe #steven universe future #spinel headcannon #spinel headcanons #Spinel x reader headcannons #the pebbles #thank you guys!#ask #annomymous

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xconcernedfluffymothx · 4 years

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Can you do YandereSpinel x reader please? I need more :0

Of course hun! I L I V E for yandere babes♡

♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

5 hours.

5 weeks.

Then it was 5 months.

5 months of being isolated from the world, trapped in a space you once thought was warm and welcoming. A place where jokes and smiles were given oh so generously, those shy smiles and adoring stares-

Fake.

You should've known from the start that she didn't really love you.

How naive you were, to think that someone could really love you.

All that time, and those memories- all blue hues now. Your tears have been long gone in the first month of captivity.

Now here you are, body slumped into the small couch you were gifted when moving into this house. It was one of the only comforts you had. This is where you spent most of your time now, curled up on the sofa with a blanket or two, not bothering to do anything more than just breathe.

Try to take your mind off of her.

Spinel.

A name that used to make your insides flutter with complete and utter adoration, now left with all but a bittersweet aftertaste.

She was the one behind your kidnapping.

She was the one responsible for all of those deaths.

She was the one you used to love.

But you know she doesn't love you.

She never did.

So when the only entrance to the house opened up, revealing her pink form, fox eyes trained on you the second she was in, you ignored it.

When she locked the door and climbed onto the couch with you, her arms stretching to wrap you in her embrace, you ignored it.

When her voice spoke to you so gently in the quiet, "Shhh Doll...It's okay, I'm here" her fingers combing through your messy locks, your heart leaped.

And when her lips connected with yours, you cried all over again.

"You're only mine, got it?"

"I can't bear to have someone else take your eyes off of me"

"I love you"

Those words....

You give a pained smile.

It wasnt love. You were simply her obsession, something to toy with until she's bored.

And yet, you find yourself saying the words back, your hands intertwining with hers.

"I love you too"

...

"Good"

#spinelofcourse #spinelxreader #spinel #steven universe #yandere

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a-gem-spinel · 4 years

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Mkay, decided to do my own Spinel x Reader post because I have read so many before now I actually stayed up late to read about my darling Spinel that I wish was real (*^*) taking such amazing good care of her dear s/o so I wanted to do one that fits a little more along with both having abandonment issues and dealing with them as a couple together. Both were abandoned by the one person that cared about most in their past, and both are struggling to be apart for even half an hour but over time learn to be okay with being apart for a few hours before being home together. This kinda hits home for me because my bestest friend moved away a couple years ago, and lately she hasn’t been talking to me as well as other close friends that moved away inconveniently around that same time so I was completely alone for a good long while and was also treated horribly and thrown into some horrible drama that ruined my mental health pretty bad. That’s another story though, maybe I’ll post it later or maybe not. I don’t wanna feel like I’m spreading drama by telling that story so onto the Spinel story!

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Once Spinel felt is was okay to return to earth and restart with Steven and the gems, Spinel still felt really hurt and angry with herself for what she did to them and their earth. The Diamonds aided Spinel in explaining how much better she’s been doing, and that she will not hurt another soul anymore. Steven of course having tried befriending Spinel before she left, offered for her to stay with them. But you were there with them, you recently gathered the courage to go with your friend Garnet who have become a good friend of yours over the year. You were always too shy and nervous of getting too close to someone and them hurting you again, and Garnet being Garnt you knew you could trust her. So you went with them the day Spinel arrived, wanting to see the new gem, also get out of the house for the first time that month, and the sight of this gem struck your heart like an arrow and your heart skipped beats.

Spinel looked at the ground for a good while, really sad and worried the gems and Steven would still hate her for what she did to them a few months ago. When hearing Steven’s offer, she shook her head and said she’d rather find a place for herself so she doesn’t make anyone uncomfortable. Steven decides not to push her in this, and lets her have her space and welcomes her back. You peek out from behind Garnet, your face flushed with embarrassment for staring at the new wonderful gem. Steven called her Spinel you think, and more talk between the gems confirm her name. Spinel finally looks up from the ground after standing for 20 minutes, just a small peek, and freezes when she sees you staring at her. You freak out and hide behind Garnet again panting nervously until Garnet turns around and puts both hands on your shoulders.

“It’ll be okay. I noticed your feelings when you saw her, and she is nice. You should go talk to her, make her feel welcome here. I feel like you two would getting along extremely well but only if you feel up to it. If you want, I can go with you.” You stare up at her, your heart racing as you peek back at the beautiful gem, who is now looking back down at the ground looking just as flustered as you do. You look back up at Garnet and slowly nod your head, grabbing hold of Garnet’s hand tightly as she walks you over to Spinel.

Spinel looks up, freaking out as Garnet is walking towards her wondering if Garnet will hurt her for before or not. Then she spots you holding Garnet’s hand and trying to stay hidden, and both of you start blushing crazily.

“Spinel, this is y/n and they wanted to say hello.” Spinel looks at you and nervously waves at you, and in return you give a shy and stuttered “H-Hi..” She looks at you a second, glancing up at Garnet wondering what else to say and holds onto her arms.

“D-Do you w-wanna be fr-fr-friends?” You nervously hold out your free hand, the one not clenching tightly onto Garnet’s, looking up shyly at the flustered pink gem. She stares at you for a few long seconds before shyly nodding in response, not knowing if she should take your hand and shake it or not. You quickly put your hand back down embarrassed, and look up at Garnet for help. She gives you a gentle smile, and a thumbs up before leaving you standing alone with Spinel.

“S-So.. d-do you know about me?” You hesitate at her question before nodding a little but then shaking your head quickly.

“I-I do b-but I don’t care!” You clench your fists tightly then, with a bright red face, you look up at her. “D-Do you wanna live with me for a while?” You stare at her, your face feeling more and more warm as the question looms in the air between the two of you. Spinel stares at you in shock, blushing really hard and looks at the ground embarrassed.

“I-If you know me then it’s probably best I don’t stay around too much.. I-I hurt Steven and the gems last time I was here I don’t want ta hurt a gentle doll like you-” Almost as soon as the name left her mouth she looked up shocked at her own words, then turns around flustered pulling her pigtails. You blush a bunch, but step towards her shyly.

“Y-Yes, I do know what you did. But I understand why..” You hang your head holding yourself tightly, remembering everything you also had gone through. “They left me too... so long ago when I thought they cared about me. I remember feeling so hopelessly lost, then I felt angry. I felt so extremely angry!” Spinel turns around to see you crying and shaking, holding yourself real tight.

“I wanted to her them so bad for leaving me like that! I-I wanted to make them hurt as much as they hurt me! B-But... then they got shattered and I was completely alone. I felt to cowardly to hurt them while they were still around, and even though I wanted to hurt them i still cry for many many years when I heard they were gone...” Spinel reaches a hand out but hesitantly takes it back to let you finish.

“Y-Ya know, you’re the only other person aside from Garnet that I’ve told about me... when Garnet told me about you, I was scared of you at first because you almost killed Steven. But after hearing what happened to you too, and how bad you felt for wanting to hurt him so bad, I felt like understood you. I-I’m not scared of you, not when I know how bad you feel for what you did, and not when I know how good of a person you can be when you really let yourself be you. Steven told me when you were poofed to your past self, you felt like a lil’ sister to him and I couldn’t help but giggle a bit cause it sounded so cute.” You blush but smile, wiping away your tears with your long jacket sleeves. You glance up at Spinel, who looked at the ground in both shame and sadness.

“I wanna get to know you more Spinel. I-I wanna see if maybe we could help each other?” With a sniffle you take a gentle step forward with both arms out a bit, offering a hug and a warm smile. Spinel looks up at you, seeing genuine sadness and pain from your past, as well as real feelings of wanting to be around her as well. She puts a hand out hesitantly, wondering if she should go to you or not, but after a few seconds she runs into your arms with tears streaming down her face now too.

Since then, you and Spinel have spent more and more time together, having lunch, watching the ocean, talking about favorite things. Eventually Spinel asks you out after gaining confidence and showing how real confident she can be when she knows someone. She makes you flustered with cute flirting, buying you gifts, and giving small surprising kisses when you least expect it.

Then during the times when you have reoccurring thoughts from your past, Spinel makes sure to do absolutely anything and everything to try to help you feel better. She’ll sing for you, and her voice will sound just absolutely amazing, she’ll cook your favorite comfort foods, rub your back, cuddle and kiss you, and whisper reassuring words to you until you calm down. And same goes for her, whenever she goes through this you do everything for her to help her feel safe and loved too.

As time goes on, you both become more and more close, you teach Spinel things about earth and earth things that Steven has taught you. Spinel comes to love donuts as her most favorite food, and you make sure to have at least five for her in the morning when she wakes up for breakfast. (though both of you don’t sleep much but you still love seeing her face lit up every time) And whenever you’re in public together, you’re always clinging to her arm and being shy and does most of the talking for you where ever you two go.

She loves you dearly, and she makes she you know just how much she loves you every moment she can get. She’ll give you kisses everywhere in anyway she learns how to, she’ll give you cuddles the moment you sit down in your house, surprises you with gifts every single day, and never fails to let you know how much she adores you.

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spinelwritings · 4 years

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I imagine spinel would be very overprotective of her s/o so overprotective spinel and her shy s/o???

Needless to say, you weren’t very fond of crowds. It felt like everyone was staring at you even though you knew no one was really paying you any attention. You were glad Spinel was there by your side, arm slung protectively over your shoulders and keeping your attention on her.

The two of you had decided to go on a trip out of town, picking a large city that had plenty for you to see and do over the long weekend. At the moment, you were spending the afternoon wandering the streets, looking at the different shops and checking out whatever caught your eye. It wasn’t the sort of thing you usually did, but it was something Spinel liked and you were more than happy to just be spending time with her and her beautiful smile.

Then you spotted it, tugging on the gem’s arm and pointing. Her face lit up when she saw the candy store you found and you laughed, leading her towards it.

You both loved candy stores and were smiling like crazy as you looked over the array of sweets in a rainbow of colors.

“Can I buy something? Pweaaase?!” Spinel begged, her face uncomfortably close to yours. You snickered, shoving her face away and making her laugh too.

“Fine, but only one thing. We only have so much spending cash.”

Spinel jumped up with a little yippee, dashing off to find the perfect treat but, of course, not before leaving a kiss on your cheek. You snickered again, returning to browsing the large walls of candy. You didn’t plan on getting anything yourself, just enjoyed the aesthetic of the place. It was nice, not too crowded or loud, kids running around and laughing.

Someone bumped into you and you gave a little squeal, immediately turning around to apologize. It was a man, smirking at you with a look in his eyes that made you uncomfortable.

“It’s no problem, babe.”

You turned and left, walking a bit too fast and keeping your eyes on the ground, only looking up to search for Spinel. It was a decent-sized shop but it shouldn’t take too much to spot the gem bouncing around somewhere. It was hard to miss her.

You froze when you felt a hand on your shoulder, the man now standing next to you.

“Looking for something? I can help, if you want.”

You couldn’t bring yourself to look at him, just shook your head.

“No, I’m fine, thank you.” You said it in a small, quiet voice, the one you couldn’t stop yourself from using whenever you spoke with strangers. The man didn’t leave. If anything, he scooted closer to you. Your anxiety clawed at your throat and you tried walking away, trying to ignore the man, but his hand tightened on your shoulder painfully.

“Come on, I insist. What’re you looking for? Some chocolates? Something just as sweet as you, maybe.” A shiver ran down your spine and you scanned the nearby shop, hoping beyond hope that you would spot a familiar pink gem. “Whatever you want babe, I’ll get it for you.”

You tried yanking out of his group, managing to wrench his hand off of you. “No thank you, I’ve got to go.”

He grabbed your arm when you tried to leave, pulling you back towards him, that smirk still on his face.

“Well, why don’t we meet up later then? You can give me your number before you go and we can go out. Trust me, I can show you a good night.” The way he said that last part made you feel sick.

“No, I-” But he didn’t let you finish, hands on you, looking for your phone and feeling you up. And there was no one in sight.

Before you could yell at him to stop or yank yourself away you felt familiar arms wrapping around you and tearing you our of the man’s grip. A strong sense of relief washed over you when you saw Spinel. She an intense look of anger on her face, a quiet growl escaping her.

“She said no.” Her words were harsh as she stepped forward, keeping you behind her, and arm out in front of you protectively. The man scowled at her.

“And who exactly are you? The girl can do what she wants.”

“I’m her girlfriend and she said no.” Her gaze bore into the man and you thought she might catch him on fire if she could. The man’s scowl deepened but he backed off, giving you one last look before he left.

“Come on, we’re leaving.” Spinel grabbed your hand and you stumbled, trying to get your feet working right. You clung to the gem’s side as she guided you back outside and into the crowd on the street. It had thinned out a bit while you were in the shop, thankfully.

Spinel was clearly still angry, her features etched in anger and it looked all sorts of wrong on her. You looked around, spotting a little park nearby with some benches.

“Hey, let’s go sit for a little bit, okay?”

She paused for a moment then nodded, letting you drag her over and sit her down. For a moment, you sat in silence, letting yourself decompress and calm down. You hated what happened, but you hated Spinel being angry more. You turned to her, frowning when you saw the anger still on her face.

“Are you going to be okay?”

She looked back to you, eyes meeting yours and she softened up slightly.

“Am I okay? You’re the one who had to deal with … that,” She motioned vaguely, frowning at the thought of the man.

You thought it over for a moment, then reached out, putting a hand on her cheek, thumb rubbing circles into her skin. She hummed, leaning into the touch, face relaxing.

“I just don’t like it when other people touch you like that.”

You chuckled, making her open her eyes and frown at you.

“Neither do I, love.” You said, kissing her nose and making her giggle, too.

“Why don’t we get you some lunch, Doll.” She said, smiling at you and you smiled back.

“Sure.”

#spinel x reader #reader x spinel #reader insert #spinel x male!reader #spinel x fem!reader #spinel x gender neutral reader #spinel x shy!reader #protective!spinel #shy!reader #steven universe #steven universe spinel #su #su spinel #steven universe future #spinelwritings

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spinel-stuff-i-guess · 4 years

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May I ask for Greaser spinel with a shy girl who is the goody teachers pet type? and while she is a bit intimated by spinel, she has a huge crush on her and gets blushy when she's around! ^\\\\^

Sure thing!

Greaser! Spinel x teachers pet! Reader

There’s one thing that everyone thought was impossible. How’d the good girl get with the trouble-maker?

In class Spinel usually sits in the back with her crew, not paying attention and often asking to go to the bathroom. Their desks are covered with their bored doodles and pencil carvings, pieces of gum stuck underneath. The day after (y/n) had shyly confessed her love for Spinel she had walked up to the front of that class and loudly dragged (y/n)’s desk to sit beside hers. Everyone stared and wondered. Guess the ol’ saying of ‘Good girls like bad boys girls’ was true if the teacher’s pet was sitting next to the school’s number one trouble-maker.

The 4th schoolbell rang throughout the hallways, kids rushing to their classes as to not be late locker doors slamming and school bags being zipped up sounded in the hallways.

(Y/n) sat in her desk with her textbook opend to the assigned page number written on the chalkboard. She rummaged through her bag and pulled out a pink pen that was given to her by Spinel. She smiled remembering that moment.

‘The class was beginning to start and (y/n) couldn’t find her pencil. She looked in her bag, her pockets, under her textbook even on the floor and she couldn’t find it. Heck, she even touched her hair to see if she had stuck it in there and just forgot about it. Class was now starting and she was panicking. What was she supposed to use? She didn’t bring any spare pencils and she definitely wasn’t gonna ask any of her classmates for one.

Spinel leaned back in her desk, the seat creaking under her weight. She hated school so much. She wishes she could just leave and not come back. But, that would lead to some trouble in the future, ironically. The only motivation she had to keep going through with school was her darlin’, (y/n). She smiled thinking of her name. When she tapped her shoulder and confessered her feelings that school afternoon, she might as well have melted. She’s never had someone crush on her before, what the hell that’s so cute. She checked the girl out before agreeing on a date. She is cute after all.

“Okay class, today we’re gonna be learning about...” Spinel and her crew don’t listen to the teachers, they just get the homework and leave. They don’t even sit in class very long, but Spinel stays for one reason.

Spinel looked to her left and noticed that (y/n) wasn’t taking notes like usual. Getting concerned she sat up straight and brushed (y/n)’s cheek, getting her attention.

“What’s wrong toots?” Spinel asked, continuing to stroke her doll’s cheek with her finger.

(Y/n) blushed hard and glanced the other direction, avoiding eye contact.

“I can’t find my pencil.” She said quietly.

Spinel looked down at her desk, her pen resting in the crevice on top of the desk. She grabbed it and offered it to her.

“Here, ya can use my pen.”

(Y/n) blinked and gently took the pen from Spinel. With her heart racing she clicked the pen and began to take notes. She’s gonna need them now more than ever if she’s sitting next to her, now girlfriend, crush. She loved the pink and the way the pen felt in her fingers. (Y/n) couldn’t help the goofy smile that quickly made its way to her lips.’

The bell rang again, signaling that class has now started. (Y/n) sat alone in the back, waiting for her girlfriend and her crew to show up. They’d always come in a few minutes late and disrupt any lesson that was going on.

As if on cue, Spinel and her crew walked in. Spinel coming in first and leading the way to the back of the class. The teacher didn’t bother telling them that they were late since this was a daily occurrence. And they sure as hell didn’t care if they got detention. Spinel looked across the room to her doll, sitting all alone. She looked so neat with her textbook open while writing down notes. It’s a wonder why she’d be the one to have a crush on her of all people. She smirked when they made eye contact, making (y/n) blush. Spinel loved that she was able to make her blush. It made her gem feel all warm and fuzzy.

Spinel sat down in her desk and immediately turned towards (y/n). She sat with her chin in her palm, glancing at the chalkboard from time to time taking notes. Spinel smirked again, catching (y/n) glance at her with the corner of her eye.

“You’re doin’ a good job toots~” Spinel said.

She loves to compliment and coo pet names to (y/n) while she was working, it brought out the darkest blush she had ever seen on a person. She looked like a cherry. A sweet, delicate little cherry.

The class period went on with Spinel distracting (y/n), calling out to her in pet names she had come up with on the spot. Oh god, what was one supposed to do with all this affection? (Y/n) felt as if she was gonna explode. With class finishing up the students began to pack and clean up their area while (y/n) sat and tried finishing up her work, pen tapping against the desk in rushed writing.

“Alright students, make sure you have this turned in by tomorrow afternoon, no exceptions!”

The bell rang and students rose from their seats and began to crowd the door. (Y/n) tore out her pages and straightened them out. Standing up she hurriedly started to put things away and shove them into her bag. She walked up to the teacher’s desk and set down her papers in the bin sitting on the corner of the said desk. The teacher smiled and thank her.

“Wait, before you go, would you mind telling me why you’re dating such a trouble-maker like Spinel?” The teacher asked.

Before (y/n) could answer, Spinel wrapped her arm around her shoulder and walked towards the door, (y/n) staggering along side her.

“Because she loves me, right darlin’?” Said Spinel, pausing at the door frame, awaiting your reply.

“Y-yes.” (Y/n) answered with her face hidden against the leather of Spinel’s jacket.

Spinel smirked and walked towards the cafeteria, her crew at her side.

She loves her so much, she’s just so cute! All flustered and shy. She finds it adorable when (y/n) hides in her leather jacket, trying to press herself against her side.

The warm and fuzzy feeling in her gem increases rapidly. There's no looking back, she's fallen in love with a teacher’s pet and there's nothing she can do but love her with every ounce of her body as it tingles uncontrollably. Spinel has to smile because she brought her joy, something that she thought was out of her life once and for all.

"I love ya babygirl~”

(Y/n) walked with her face hidden in the unzipped flap of Spinel’s leather jacket, entire face painted with red, her little fist gripping the shirt under the jacket.

The words rolled down like honey for Spinel’s urges. (Y/n)s delicate shaky fingers trailed on the pink gems wrist, slowly raising up giving Spinel a tickling sensation. She hummed in pleasure and coiled her arm around (y/n)’s waist, pressing her closer to her side.

“I l-love you t-too.”

#spinel #greaer! spinel #spinel x resder #su #suf #fem reader #greaser spinel

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smilingspinel · 5 years

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even mORE SOULMATE AUS for spinel x reader >:3 how about the soulmate au where theres a black spot where you first make physical contact with your soulmate and when they touch it, it becomes a patch of womderful colors~

SURPRISE!

I was so inspired by this particular imagines prompt that I ended up breaking my own mold and writing a 2.8k fic for it instead.

It was a lot of fun to write this out, so I hope that you enjoy it!

You were born with your spot on the back of your hand.

It didn’t come as a surprise to you, or your parents, or any of your friends, really. Everyone had them somewhere, and the back of a hand was considered one of the most common parts of the body to have them appear.

It’s your soulmark, and its location determines the first spot your soulmate will ever come in contact with. When you were a young kid in elementary school, all you could think about was who it could be. You would chase the kids around at recess, waving it in their face, taunting them to touch it. It was a game, and only the bravest of the few would actually comply, but nothing would ever happen. You all would break into giggles, knowing very well the result would never change, and joked it would not work by coincidence, that nothing happened because the wrong person touched it, or that they did not touch in the exact center of the black spot.

That’s all it was to you, as a kid. It was a game, because the idea of a soulmate sounded more like a fantasy from the fairy tales the teachers would read at story time. But as time passed and your friends and classmates got older, you felt like you were the only one who still wanted to play the game, who saw the spot as just the source of a fantasy game you play at recess. Some of your classmates were finding their soulmates as early as the sixth or seventh grade. You wouldn’t have believed it had you not seen a few of them go down yourself. You suppose it isn’t that odd, since you always hear stories at weddings about how the couple met when they were small children.

Which…wouldn’t bother you, except middle school came and went, and so did high school, and while everyone around you was walking around with colorful displays of love splashed all over their bodies, you still had your black little spot on the back of your hand. It’s not like you’d given up on dating, it’s just that you’d begun to shy away from letting your partners see the spot on your hand, because you were always so afraid of heartbreak, that you would believe you’d found the one only to find out you were meant to break up, that you never thought it was worth the trouble.

“It’s just…” you sigh, bringing your wrist to your forehead as you lie down against the grassy hill against the crystal temple. “It doesn’t feel right, you know? Waiting your whole life for one person to come find you? When you’re not even sure that they’re coming at all?”

Beside you in the grass, Steven laughs. ”Y’know, [y/n], you really remind me of someone else I know. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were meant for each other”

You raise an eyebrow at him in question, which makes him laugh.

“No no, I’m serious! I think you’d really like her”

You blink. “You do?”

“Yeah! I think you two would really hit it off, if you know what I mean”, he says, and nudges your shoulder. You can feel a blush forming on your face, and Steven must be able to see it forming on your face, because before you can make any form of a protest he’s already standing to his feet.

“Wait right here,” he says, like you have any other option but to comply, and between one blink and the next he’s already sprinting off. You watch him go until he’s just out of your sight, and once he’s gone you roll over onto your stomach to observe some of the flowers in front of you.

Should you pick some of the flowers for her? Does she even like flowers? Will she know that you just picked them at the last minute, instead of carefully thinking out an arrangement at a local florist? Steven’s friends with a lot of gems, what if she has future vision like Sapphire does? What if she already knows what you look like, before you even get a glance at her?

“Ugh,” you complain to yourself, and scrub your hands down your face. All of this worrying is getting you nowhere. Steven’s been your best friend since early childhood. If anyone’s going to have any idea of who would be perfect for you, it’s going to be Steven.

It’s a calming thought, but the idea that Steven very well may be bringing you your soulmate causes your heart to start slamming into your chest.

“[Y/n]?”

The sudden call of your name nearly makes you jump out of your skin, and when you peak through your hands at whoever called your name you see Steven holding hands with…someone you can’t make out in the bright sunlight.

You quickly jump up to your feet, brushing yourself and your hair off, pretending she didn’t just see you pathetically moping around in the grass.

“[y/n], this is Spinel!” Steven beams, nudging a gem looking equally as nervous as you closer to you so you can get a better look at her. She shyly rubs at the back of her neck with a gloved hand.

She’s….she’s beautiful. She’s so much prettier than you could’ve ever imagined. She’s bright, she’s bold, she-

You start giggling uncontrollably, and Spinel frowns, turning to Steven.

“H-hey, what’s the big idea here? You said they’d like me!”

“Oh, no no!” You frantically wave your hands around, a blush burning into your cheeks. “It’s not that! It’s just…” You giggle. “You just look like you’re in a punk rock band or something”

Spinel blushes, taken a bit aback, and beside her, Steven’s eyes turn into stars. “Awwww!” he coos, nudging Spinel just a bit closer to you. “That’s like, the biggest compliment you could give someone! Punk rock is the coolest!”

That makes your blush worsen, which makes Spinel snort in laughter (oh no, that’s adorable). She outstretches a hand to you, literally.

“Spinel! Though I’m sure you already figured that out, since Universe just told you”

You shy away from her outstretched hand, holding your own to your chest, but you flash a smile regardless. “I’m [y/n]”

She retracts her hand and laughs again. “Aww, whatsa’ matter? Afraid of a little punk rock?” she teases, and you laugh, but keep your hand where it is regardless.

Steven giggles. “Didn’t I tell you? Their spot hasn’t changed yet. They’re still on the lookout for their soulmate”

The playful smile suddenly fades from Spinel’s face, and it’s replaced with a dark magenta blush. “Really?” she says, in a hushed sort of whisper. “Lemme see” she takes another cautious step towards you, and you take a cautious step backwards.

“Nah, I won’t touch it,” she promises. “I just wanna see it”

She’s got an indescribable look in her eyes, but something about it tells you she’s telling the truth, so you cautiously show her the unimpressive little black spot on your hand.

She sure seems to think otherwise. “Wow,” she gasps, walking in a circle around you to get a good view of it at every angle. “I’ve neva seen one of these when they weren’t already full a’ color. Steven told me he’s had his filled since he met that girl Connie, and Garnet’s had hers since she first fused. I didn’t even know gems could have one, let alone a fusion” she shrugs, and stretched her neck around to look at herself. “I can’t find mine, that’s for sure”

Okay, that’s pretty reassuring to say the least. You snort in laughter, which makes her retract her neck back to its original place, and she grins widely.

Steven beams equally wide at the display.

“Aww, see? You’re perfect for each other!”

You and Spinel seem to blush at the exact same time, which only seems to prove Steven’s point even further. He laughs, and clasps his hands together. “Looks like my work here is done, let me know when you need a minister for your fusion ceremony!” he calls out, and runs off like he’s expecting you to chase after him for making such a comment. And you would, hadn’t it been for the worsening blush on your face.

“Fusion ceremony?” Spinel asks, tilting her head to one side in confusion.

“Marriage” you mumble, just under your breath.

“Oh,” she replies, equally flustered, which gives you the idea that Garnet must’ve filled Spinel in on the idea at some point or another. For a brief, seemingly never ending moment, you two stand in silence beside each other, the only thing capable of breaking the tension in the air between you two being the occasional breeze.

“Well…” you say, kicking at the grass and stifling a giggle. “Do you…wanna try the whole dating thing? To see how that goes?”

Spinel snorts in laughter, but vigorously agrees once you clarify that it’s a genuine offer.

It’s honestly the best decision you’ve ever made in your entire life. Although you’re both very shy about getting touchy with each other, you actually hit it off very well. One experimental date becomes two, than three, than four, than five, until you two eventually come to the very obvious conclusion that there’s nothing experimental about it anymore. You go on walks, to new movie releases, on mini road trips together, and with every date you go on you find yourself falling more and more in love with her, and you’re positive the way she looks at you she’s feeling the exact same way.

Your first kiss comes naturally. You’re sitting beside each other at sunset, hands mere inches away from touching, when you both lean over simultaneously and just go for it. It makes you both collapse onto the sand with laughter, your arms covering your eyes. Once you recover, you both sit up in the sand and give it another go.

After that, it becomes sort of a game between you two to try to sneak a kiss to the other without physically touching otherwise. You’d wind your hands around your back, you’d stand on your tiptoes, and on one or two occasions you’d recreate that kiss from Spider-Hero just to avoid touching each other.

And it’s not long before you find that you’re happier with Spinel than you’ve been with any other partner you’ve had in the past. All of this worrying about waiting to be found slowly fades around you. You no longer care who the universe may claim to be is your “assigned” soulmate, because as far as you’re concerned, you’ve already found yours in Spinel.

You’re pretty confident she feels the same way, so you psyche yourself up in the mirror to tell her you don’t care; you don’t care what the universe thinks, because you know she’s your soulmate. If you need to cover up your little black spot with layer after layer of concealer to hide it, to defy the universe’s choosing, you’d do it every day for the rest of your life.

You’re going to tell her.

You’re going to tell her, you repeat to yourself, stepping out of the bathroom in Steven’s home, where you’d been practicing. It was, in fact, the easiest place to meet Spinel, since the homeworld warp was right there beside his bedroom. And even then, she practically calls this place her second home, since she visits from homeworld so often so she can see you.

You’re going to-

You suddenly stop dead in your tracks at the sound of Spinel…crying?

“Spinel?” You frown, looking around for any sight of your girlfriend. “Spinel? Where are you?”

She doesn’t respond, just starts crying harder at the sound of your voice, which gives away her location as upstairs in Steven’s room. You book it up there between one blink and the next, and you find her curled up on Steven’s bed, hiding under his mass of blankets.

“Spinel?” you ask again, sitting beside her. “Are you okay?”

“Go away” she hisses, though she doesn’t sound like she actually wants you to leave. You shake your head. “Spinel, I’m not going anywhere until you tell me what’s wrong”.

She visibly tenses up under the blankets, and stretches to push herself even further under the blankets. “I said go away”.

You sigh, and shift your position on your bed. This isn’t the first time you’ve seen her break down like this. She’s broken down to you dozens of times before, about Pink Diamond, about her fear of abandonment, and of her commitment issues, and you know her well enough to know that she very rarely ever means it when she says she wants to be alone. But if she really means it this time, you suppose you can talk to her another time and let her work through whatever’s bothering her on her own.

You stand up from the bed. “Okay,” you cave. “But come and find me if you want to talk it out, okay? I’ll wait downstairs until you’re ready to talk”

There’s a pause, and you’re sure she isn’t going to say anything, but just as the first step creaks from you stepping on it, she tosses the mass of blankets aside.

“Wait,” she calls after you, and her voice is scratchy and broken from crying. “You’re right. I do want to talk to you”.

That’s more like it. You turn on your heel, and make your way back over to Steven’s bed, sitting right beside her. “Yeah?” you ask, as gently as you can. “What do you want to talk about?”

She wipes her tears away from her eyes with her wrist. “I…” she starts, twiddling her hands together. “I know how you’re always tellin’ me that you love me, and you wanna be with me no matter what, and all that stuff about how I didn’t deserve what Pink did to me, yadda yadda,” she sniffles, “but I overheard ya talkin’ to yerself in the bathroom. I heard ya sayin’ all this stuff about your soulmark, and how you don’t care this, and ya don’t care that, and…” she temporarily cuts herself off to curl her arms around herself. “I just kept thinkin’….if…if we really ain’t soulmates, if we really ain’t meant to be, then you’d run off, that you’d leave me for wastin’ all your time, that you’d forget all about me, and-” she chokes back a sob, and no matter how much she tries to continue she just can’t seem to compose yourself.

Your heart breaks for her. “Oh, Spinel…” you whisper to her gently, and you reach forward to cup her face gently in your hands, gently wiping her tears away. She jumps in shock from the gesture, but leans into your hand, gently bringing a hand of her own to place a hand of her own on top of yours. “Listen to me, okay? All of that stuff I was saying to myself in the bathroom was that I don’t care what the universe thinks of me anymore. I don’t care about who my soulmate was supposed to be, because I’ve found her in you. All of that was because I’m willing to defy the universe for you, Spinel” you tell her, and you gently rub little circles into her tear streaks with your thumb. She opens her eyes to gaze into yours, but before you can say or do anything else, there’s a brief flash of light as the black tear streaks on Spinel’s face suddenly bloom with color.

You must be staring at her in shock, because she’s laughing again. “What?” she teases. “I got somethin’ on my face?”

“Spinel…” you whisper, only managing her name, and suddenly you’re the one tearing up and just as it had when you first met those fateful few weeks ago, the smile in her face is suddenly fading away, replaced by a dark magenta blush.

“[Y/n]?” She asks you, equally as soft. She pulls her hand away from yours and gently pats at her face where her hollow tear streaks had just been moments ago. Tears start welling up in her eyes again, and this time she takes your hand from her cheek, and lo and behold, where there was once an empty black spot was now a spot bursting with every color of the rainbow.

“I knew it had to be you” you murmur, your voice breaking with emotion, and she chokes out a laugh as she launches herself at you, wrapping her arms around you and planting passionate little kisses all over your face.

“I love you too,” she murmurs, between one little set of kisses and the next.

#spinel #spinel x reader #spinelxreader #su x reader #my writing #fic #:)

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solavillain · 5 years

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Pas de Deux Ch. 1: A New Visitor

+pairing: Spinel x fem!Reader +genre: Drama, romance, angst +warnings: None (for now) +word count: 3.1K +Chapter 1 / ? next chapter

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Summary: You love spending your summers in Beach City. You’ve come here since you were young, and have since befriended Steven and the Crystal Gems. You thought all Gem conflict had ended, and could finally spend a summer relaxing with your friends. However, your world flips upside down when a new Gem enters into the mix.

“Shit, I’m so fired!“

This is the only thought racing through your head as you bold down the boardwalk on the way to your café job. It’s not glamorous, or particularly well-paying, but you’d been coming to Beach City every summer since you were a child, and you weren’t about to stop that tradition now that you were in you final year of college. You figured out a way to stay in town and earn some pocket money, so you were good to go.

“Not if I get fired for being late again...” you groan internally and pick up the pace. Finally, you round a corner and bolt through the door, and behind the counter of the café, glancing at the time on the register.

“20 minutes late, y/n...” your manager warns, giving you a side look as you head to the back of the store to get yourself collected. “How do you manage to be late when you live, like, 5 minutes away?” “It’s a talent?” You say, chuckling nervously before ducking to the back. At least it doesn’t seem like firing is on the table for today.

Once you’re up front and working, the day passes by like any other. You’d had an early shift, so when you break for lunch it’s right around 1 o’clock, a perfect time to sit outside and admire the beachfront view while sipping on your drink of choice. You glance down the boardwalk, past The Big Donut, to where Steven and the Crystal Gems live. You hadn’t really interacted with them much when you’d visited with your family as a child, but once you started coming over the summers by yourself, you’d slowly gotten to know them all.

Steven had started off like a typical kid, but very quickly came to be a mature and thoughtful young adult, someone whom you looked up to. You didn’t know the full details of what had been happening out in space the past few years, but from what the Gems told you, he was doing amazing work. He was always so candid with his thoughts and feelings, and you found yourself wanting to spend time with him every summer you were working in Beach City.

Garnet had intimidated you quite a bit at first; since you had mostly seen her around when the Gems were fighting something in town. But she seemed to come out of her shell as Steven got more involved in Gem goings-on, and every so often she stopped in the café with Steven and you found yourself at ease around her, content to talk about everything or nothing. She was a true leader.

Amethyst was your go-to for nights out, especially since Little Homeworld had popped up and more and more gems had begun moving in- Amethyst seemed to get along with all of them. You were a bit shy the first time she’d brought you over, especially since she already seemed pretty close with some of them. You had met Lapis, Bismuth and Peridot a couple times, but they hadn’t really left the countryside until Little Homeworld, and they’d been so busy building the past two summers you’d been in Beach City that you hadn’t gotten the chance to know them as well as you’d liked. But Amethyst had promised to change that soon, since construction was almost done and she’d have time for hanging out again. You were really looking forward to that.

Pearl was, arguably, the gem you were closest to. You had a lot in common- a love of music and the arts, a very strong need to be clean and organized, and you were both rather emotionally open with each other, which was nice and refreshing. Even if there was a bit of a disconnect, with her being less familiar with human affairs, she was still your favorite person to see whenever you went over to the Temple. She had even agreed to start training you in self-defense this summer, just for fun- she knew you probably wouldn’t need it against any gem threats, but you thought it might be useful for human matters, at least.

You smiled warmly down the boardwalk, as a peculiar sight pulled you from your reminiscing- Steven emerging from a newly pink Lars’ head. You sat up straight and leaned forward, trying to get a better look. You hadn’t seen Steven in a very long time, as he’d been traveling the universe with the diamonds, as Pearl had told you when you arrived this summer and found him gone. Garnet had arrived at the shop a few minutes earlier, and she pulled out a chair for Steven at the table of gems. You smiled warmly at the group, wishing you could go over and join them. But just as you thought that, the 2-minute warning you’d set on your phone went off, signaling that it was almost the end of your break time.

You sighed and stood up slowly, taking one last glance at the group by the Big Donut, where Steven was heading to the newly installed warp that connected Beach City to Little Homeworld. You hoped you could meet up with him later and catch up on all that had been going on the past couple years.

The rest of your shift passed by without much happening. You saw a couple new gems walk by outside the shop, but they didn’t come in, reminding you that not all gems ate everything in sight like Amethyst. You smiled to yourself at the thought, and glanced at the clock, eager to get off work and go visit everyone.

Finally, it was time to go, clocking out once your replacement mid-day shift arrived. You said a quick goodbye to your coworkers and gathered your things, walking out the door into the hot sun. You took a deep breath of the salty sea air, and smiled to yourself. Finally it was time to go catch up with everyone. You had seen them all rush down the boardwalk towards the temple a little while ago, from your position in the café, so you turned left and began to head over.

As you approached the beach, you glanced up towards the lighthouse, and a smile broke out on your face. Laying on the hill were your four favorite people- Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl, and Steven, and they all looked totally contented and relaxed. You started the trek up the rather large hill, but suddenly the sky darkened.

All four of the Gems suddenly sat up, and from what little you could see of their facial expressions from this far away, they did not look relaxed any longer. In fact, they were all looking towards the sky...

Glancing up, your stomach dropped and you scrambled back towards the base of Lighthouse Park, trying to put some distance between you and the very, very large object that was currently descending from the clouds. You knew that, at the very least, it couldn’t be any of the Diamonds Pearl had told you about- Steven had been helping them, teaching them to be good...there was no way they would attack the Earth now, especially after all he’s done. So who...?

As the giant object neared the ground, a drill head emerged from the bottom of it, and with a thunderous boom, it inserted into the hill, right in front of your eyes. You stood in shock for a moment, until you realized you couldn’t see where Steven and the Gems were anymore.

“Oh my god. What if...?”

You shook your head, willing away the burning sensation beginning in your eyes. “No,” you thought, “they’re fine. I’ll just...”

You glanced anxiously back towards Beach City, torn between wanting to get somewhere safe, and wanting to make sure your friends were okay. You turned back towards the hill and the giant injector, and started making your way up the hill, mentally preparing yourself to help in any way possible.

“This damn hill is a lot steeper than I remember it being,” you think, as you push even faster, racing to try to get to them in time. Not that you even know what’s going on- you can’t hear or see anything, which worries you more than if you had heard fighting sounds.

Finally, you reach the injector, and you make your way around it. Just in time to see a menacing, stretchy pink Gem poof Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl.

You gasp quietly, still unsure if you should get involved. You know Steven is just as strong, if not stronger, than a lot of the Gems you’ve met. And you’re full human, you can’t poof and come back...you decide to wait until you’re sure Steven needs your help.

“That’s enough!” You hear him cry as he pulls his shield from his gem.

“Aw, miss your friends already, Steven?” A sickly sweet voice asks, prompting you to come out from behind cover to glance once again at the pink Gem.

“Well, don’t worry- you're right behind ‘em!”

She leaps forward, spinning towards Steven in an acrobatic display, the scythe-like weapon in her hand glowing menacingly. The weapon breaks through Steven’s shield and passes through him- he shudders and trembles, but you can see that he’s ultimately fine.

“Hah! That was nothing!” He says triumphantly. You relax a little- he's half human, gem weapons don’t really effect him. He could handle this on his own.

The other Gem chuckles menacingly, “Then I guess you won’t mind if I do it again!” She slices through him, laughing a high pitched maniacal laugh all the while. Though you know Steven is usually safe from...what was it they had called them? Gem destabilizers? You knew he was safe from those, but still...it couldn’t feel pleasant. “Cut it out!” Steven cried out, finally seeing a break in the attacks, and grabbed the scythe.

The pink Gem narrowed her eyes, “You don’t poof, do you? Hmm. Figured as much. Just wait! Your human half won’t stand a chance against my injector...not after what I just did to your gem!”

With that, your eyes widened. Was she going to do something to him right now? What happened to Steven’s gem? You couldn’t just stand by and watch her hurt Steven.

“Hey!” You called out, trying to mask the wariness in your voice. “Get away from him!”

You stepped out from behind the injector, tried to remember every bit of training Pearl had given you thus far, and began to make your way over to them.

“Y/n, don’t!” Steven cried out, still struggling with his hold on the other gems’ weapon. “Well now, who is this, Steven? You didn’t introduce me to your little...ah, a human friend!” She grinned at you, her eyes going wide and bright pink. “Sadly, you’ll have to wait a little while to reap the benefits of my lovely new toys. This ol’ thing here won’t do much to ya...but that will.” She gazed up at the giant pink injector that you had just walked out from. You had no idea what it did, but you really didn’t like what she was insinuating.

With her focus momentarily elsewhere, Steven saw an opening and wrenched the scythe away from the invading gem. “Just...stop!” He yelled, and passed the weapon through her. She cackled manically, one half her body sliding down the other almost grotesquely- even though you knew she was only projected light, the sight still made your stomach turn. Finally, she poofed, and with a soft thud, fell to the ground.

“Ugh...” Steven groaned, falling to his knees. “Guess I should bubble her...” He tried to form his pink bubble, and failed. You furrowed your brows- you had never seen his powers do that in recent years, he’d had very good control over them for a while now. He tried once more and couldn’t even get anything to form this time. “What...?” he whispered softly, staring at his hands, and then looked over to the scythe. “Y/n, whatever that is...I think it did something to my gem. That’s not a gem destabilizer, it’s...something else.”

You put a comforting hand on his back, and held out the other to help him stand. “No use worrying about it now... let’s just get everyone back to a safe area, and we can figure everything out when they all...come back. Maybe we could call Greg?” “Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. Let’s go back to my house,” he said softly, standing up and heading back down the hill.

You threw a passing glance at the injector, tilting your head back to see the very top of it. It was full with bright pink...stuff. Whatever that was, it wasn’t gonna be good.

Back at Steven’s house, you stood in the kitchen, watching Steven silently fret over his friends poofed gems. You could tell he was extremely worried, and wanted to give him some space. He was looking more and more anxious by the minute. Maybe you should say something... “Steven, I-” “Steven!” Just then, Greg burst through the door, and both you and Steven visibly relaxed. You may be older than Steven, but this Gem stuff is still fairly new to you, and Greg has been dealing with it for years. He would at least be able to comfort Steven more than you could.

“I came as fast as I could. Are you guys ok?” He asked, glancing between you and Steven. If he was surprised to see you there, his expression didn’t show it.

Greg notices the Gems lying on the table, and his eyes widen. “Holy sh...she really got everybody! Is that her?” His gaze landed on the pink heart-shaped gem. You walked over to get a better look, now that the atmosphere was a bit less tense. The gem itself really was quite striking- multi faceted, very shiny, and very pink.

“Yeah,” Steven answered his father.

“Who-?”

“No idea.”

“Why?!”

“No idea!” Steven sighed and sunk into the couch. You moved to sit next to him silently, wanting to offer your support, but not wanting to interject too much. “How?” Greg asked, seemingly too restricted by shock to ask more than one-worded questions.

“She hit all of us with this,” Steven answered, pulling the retracted scythe from his pocket.

“Hey, I mean...at least it only poofed them, right?” You chimed in, giving them both a halfhearted smile.

Steven shook his head. “I don’t know. I don’t know if that’s all it did to them... It did something extra weird to me, my powers aren’t working right. Look at this!” He tries to summon his shield, and it blinks in and out a few times, before vanishing completely.

You furrow your brow, the pit of your stomach dropping. That’s definitely different. If it did that to Steven, what could it have done to the Gems...? Steven puts the weapon away, and puts his head in his hands. “I just have no idea what’s going on!”

“Well son...now you know how I feel almost all the time.” You stifle a giggle- you can totally relate, and while it was an amusing comment...it makes you wonder if you might be truly in over your head here.

“Hey, guys...” You start to say, and clasp your hands in your lap, avoiding their gaze. “I’m sorry if I’m making things harder or weirder by being here. I know there’s not a whole lot I can do with what limited training I have, especially not if she reforms and tries to attack us again...” You trail off, chancing a look at Steven and Greg.

“No, I want you here!” Steven exclaims, startling both you and Greg. “Honestly, without you I don’t know if I would have been able to get the scythe away from her. Even if it was on accident, you arrived at just the right time and distracted her for me. And you’re better at fighting than you give yourself credit for!”

“Hah...thanks, Steven,” you say, letting out a sigh. As long as he wanted you here and you weren’t getting in the way, you would stay to support your friends.

The relaxed atmosphere didn’t last long. Surprisingly, Pearl- who, you had been told in the past, was often the last one to reform after being poofed- was the first Gem to begin glowing and floating in the air.

“Ah, good ol’ Pearl! She’ll know what to do!” Greg exclaimed, looking relieved. You were relieved as well; Pearl was your rock when things got tough in your personal life, and she always kept a level head during a crisis, for the most part. Once the other Crystal Gems reformed, they would be able to fight off the invading Gem easily. You smiled up at Pearl’s glowing Gem, waiting for her to reemerge.

Instead, the sight that greeted you was rather...different. Instead of a glowing outline of Pearl, taking form to her normal self, a holographic oyster shone around the gem and began to speak.

“Please, identify yourself.”

“Um...Greg Universe?”

You glanced warily between Pearl and the Universes. As far as you knew, this had never happened before. “What’s going on?” You whispered to Steven, gazing back up at Pearl’s gem.

“I’m not sure,” he murmurs, “this...isn’t normal at all.” You gave him a sympathetic look, as Pearl continued speaking. “Greetings, Um-Greg Universe! Please state preferred customization options.”

Greg blanches, and looks to you and Steven for help. “Uh, what am I supposed to say here?”

“I don’t know,” Steven exclaims. “This is so weird,” you mutter, still staring at the floating holo-oyster.

“Default settings selected,” the gem says, “please stand by.”

All three of you go wide-eyed as the gem flies to the middle of the room, and finally, Pearl emerges. Except...she looks different. Well, you knew they often changed their forms after being poofed, so maybe she just wanted to try something new. Though, you had never really known her to be the puffy sleeves and skirt type...

“Pearl!” Steven exclaims, ecstatic to have his friend back. “Pearl, thank goodness you’re back!”

But Pearl says nothing to Steven, seemingly not even noticing him, or you for that matter. She only has eyes for...

“How do you do? My Um-Greg Universe? Thank you for bringing me into the world.” Pearl takes Greg’s hand, and gazes up at him with what could only be described as devotion. She kneels in front of him and continues, “I am at your eternal service! Welcome to your new Pearl.”

You look over at Steven, who is staring at Pearl and his father in shock.

“Well,” you think, “this is certainly going to be interesting.”

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Pas de Deux Ch. 3: Puzzle Pieces

+pairing: Spinel x fem!Reader +genre: Drama, romance, angst, slow burn, enemies to friends to lovers +warnings: None (for now) +word count: 6K +Chapter 3 / ? previous || next

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“Don’t be sad, your new best friend Spinel is here!”

Spinel has been trying to get Steven to smile for a minute now- the pink Gem cheers and dances for Steven, but his eyes look far away, lost in thought.

“Here we are in the future, and it’s wrong...” Steven laments to himself. You can only look on sadly as he pulls out his phone, gazing at a selfie he took with the Gems earlier. “Happily ever after, there we were...”

You move to comfort him, or talk to him, something to erase the morose look he has on his face. Seeing him like this hurts- he's been through so much and you hate to think what will happen if the Crystal Gems never remember him...or you, for that matter. You were part of this group too, even if you only visited during the summer.

Before you can say anything to your friend, Bismuth moves past you and extends a hand to Steven. “When has it ever been easy? Hasn’t it always been hard to be us? That’s why we’ve got to have each other; we’ll figure this out together! We are the Crystal Gems!”

You smile, and your eyes dart to Spinel, who is watching the exchange with wide eyes. You can’t help but recall how different her eyes were just hours ago- flashing pink, wild with anger and clearly hurt about...something. Now they’re shining and dark- innocent, joyful, but not vacant like earlier. She’s observing everything that’s going on happily, content to sit on the sidelines and let her “best friend” work though things. Other than the outburst a moment ago, she’s been rather quiet the whole time you’ve been in Little Homeworld. She must really not be sure what to make of all of this...you couldn’t imagine what it must be like for her. What it must be like for any gem, really- to wake up in a strange world, somehow knowing your life’s purpose before you’ve even lived a life. No wonder the Crystal Gems broke away from that régime; it sounds so suffocating to you.

You let your attention drift back to Steven and Bismuth, still worried for the boy but feeling rather uplifted by Bismuth’s empowered words. She’s reassuring him that they’ll get the Gems back to how they were, even if it takes a thousand years.

“Believe me Steven, I’ve known them longer- I've seen them get through worse and come back stronger!” She says enthusiastically, guiding him to the lift and motioning for everyone to follow. Next to you, Spinel’s eyes light up and she grabs your arm, tugging you forward with her. You hold back a grin and rush towards the group, content with being led by the smaller pink Gem. Somehow, she has charmed you for the time being, and you aren’t quite sure how that happened. But it gives you hope that if she eventually does remember her past, she might be more forgiving the next time around.

As the lift nears the ground, Bismuth leaps off to rush to one of the finer details you assume she’s been working on- a mold of a star in the ground, surrounding the warp pad. She pulls a pot of bubbling gold over into the mold, and gestures to the golden star that’s forming.

“We are the Crystal Gems! We’ll never give up!” Steven’s eyes brighten and he nods along, as the rest of the group steps off the lift. You glance over at Spinel; she’s still just watching and taking everything in. Idly you wonder why she’s not joining in the encouragement- is she uncomfortable around all these new people? Although you suppose everyone is new to her. You can’t help feeling sympathy for her in this situation, though. After all, you’re staying to the sidelines as much as she is, mostly because you feel that the new CG’s will know what to say more than you would. This sort of stuff is their whole life, after all. You’re just along for the ride...

“Why do I keep getting so distracted thinking about her?” you wonder, “She’s the reason we’re in this mess. I really need to stop forgetting that...”

When you focus your attention back to the present, Lapis and Peridot have joined in with the encouragement. “We’ll find a way!”

Steven grins at his friends and claps his hands together once, looking much more confident and determined than earlier

“Okay! Let’s put our heads together. There’s gotta be some way to make them remember,” he remarks, turning to look at Ruby and Sapphire. Next to you, Spinel takes a small jump forward and suggests something.

“What if it’s like a puzzle? If we give ‘em all the pieces...eventually they’ll get the picture!”

“Steven, that could work!” You say with awe in your voice. “Based on Pearl’s...regeneration...it seems like their Gems function as like, organic computers? Or something similar, and very beyond my comprehension. But if it’s like our hard drives, the memories could still be in there somewhere!”

“Spinel...Y/n... You might be onto something!” Steven smiles back at the both of you, grateful for your input. “If every experience they lost is a piece of who they are, we just have to give them back all the pieces! One experience at a time!”

Spinel takes a small step back and smiles up at you, looking very proud of herself. You give her a small smile back, thankful that her idea might actually have some chance of working. Or at least, Steven seems to think so, and you’re happy to defer to his expertise on these things.

“Are you serious?” Lapis exclaims in response to the idea.

“That could take forever!” Peridot agrees.

“Exactly! So let’s get started!” Steven says, gazing out at the group. You can’t help but share in his enthusiasm. If this works then everything can be fixed again, Steven can have his family back, and you can have your friends back.

“Yeah, let’s do this!” You exclaim, rushing forward to join the gathered group. After a moment, you turn back and motion Spinel forward as well. Although she’s the reason for the problem, she also seems to have come up with the solution, and you can't imagine Steven holding anything against her for too long if everything turns out all right in the end. You’re certainly thankful for her in this moment.

Spinel giggles at your request, and stretches one leg forward, a teasing look in her eyes.

“Oh, c’mon Spinel,” you laugh, “you know what I meant. Get over here!”

Her face softens, and her eyes turn from mischievous to gentle and almost shy.

“A-All right,” she says softly, and springs the rest of her body forward to join the group. She clings to Steven’s arm like before, re-assuming her position as his “best friend”.

Steven looks over to Ruby and Sapphire, the former of whom is patrolling back and forth in a line, constantly observing her surroundings for any signs of danger to her charge.

“Okay, so...when Ruby and Sapphire first became Garnet, Ruby rushed in to save Sapphire from danger, and boom- they fused. So maybe we gotta create some sort of dangerous situation?”

“Well...” Lapis muses, what do we have that’s deadly and dangerous lying around?” She looks to Peridot, who you assume probably keeps track of many random assorted objects.

Sure enough, she answers, “I think we can dig something up!” And with that, she heads over to a giant dumpster, full of construction tools and other things that you’re not sure why she has.

Spinel and Steven rush forward to help her look, but you’re content to stay back from all the sharp tools Peridot has begun throwing out of the container. You’re definitely not as resilient as a Gem- no poofing and coming back for you. So you watch bemusedly as the three look for something to threaten Ruby and Sapphire with.

“This can only end well,” you comment to Bismuth and Lapis, folding your arms and smirking. They chuckle in return, exchanging a look that you assume means they agree, knowing Peridot like they do.

Eventually, Peridot produces a giant weapon, and exclaims, “Ah ha!”

“A giant pizza cutter?!” Steven gasps, stepping back in alarm, “I can’t threaten them with this!”

Spinel stares at the object in awe, obviously never having seen anything like this before. Which makes sense; she has technically only existed for a few hours, at least as far as she remembers.

“That is one of its functions, yes, “Peridot replies. “But here!” She pushes a button on the side of the weapon, and it begins to spin menacingly. “Now it’s much more threatening!”

Steven gulps, and starts to walk towards the two reset Gems, staring up at the spinning wheel cautiously.

“Steven, please be careful!” You call out, following him in case something was to happen.

After a moment, Ruby notices Steven approaching her and Sapphire, and immediately takes a defensive stance in front of her charge.

“Halt! I cannot allow you to approach my Sapphire with such a threatening device,” she warns.

“That’s too bad, cause I’m gonna get you!” Steven cries out, raising the device over his head.

You wince, wondering if he’s actually going to attack his family like this. Spinel walks up next to you and clutches your arm suddenly. You jolt, surprised at the sudden contact. She looks slightly worried, staring at Steven and the weapon with concern.

“Ah, Spinel, are you all right?” You ask, after seeing her expression. “Don’t worry, I think it’ll be all right. He’s probably just faking it.”

Sure enough, after Sapphire predicts he’ll back down, he does. He turns off the weapon and turns around, a crestfallen expression on his face.

“I can’t do it! Even if we are just pretending,” Steven says sadly. He walks back to the New CG’s, who are standing near the dumpster of tools. Spinel lets go of you as you turn to follow him, eager to keep planning something else to try.

You face the group, the five of you circling around near the dumpster, ready to brainstorm. None of you take notice that Spinel has picked up the now still weapon off the ground and begun to investigate it.

“Well, maybe we should try...” Bismuth starts to say, before a whirring noise interrupts her. Spinel has turned the giant pizza cutter shaped weapon back on, and she’s quickly losing control.

“No, Spinel, wait-!” Steven calls out, but it’s too late. The weapon is spinning away from her, pulling her along with it.

“Oh my gosh,” you gasp out, worried for Spinel. You know if it hits her she’ll just poof, but even then there’s no telling how long it would take her to regenerate. Not to mention the damage she could cause if it gets even more out of control-!

Without thinking, you ready yourself to catch her as she passes by, her small frame now being entirely pulled along by the spinning weapon.

“Y/n, what are you doing?!” Steven exclaims, looking on in disbelief. But you know you can do this; Pearl’s training has taught you to be quick and calculated when need be. You can anticipate the timing needed to jump onto Spinel and pull her away from the danger, you just need an opening...

There! The weapon has turned course, bringing Spinel passing by the group again. You leap forward, grabbing her and rolling to the floor less gracefully than you would have liked, but it got the job done.

“Are you okay?” You ask Spinel, who ended up lying next to you. She nods, still a bit shaken up from the abrupt journey she just went on.

You flatten out onto your back, close your eyes, and let out a sigh. At least that’s over now. Then why do you still hear the saw spinning? You open your eyes and gasp, jolting to your feet as quickly as you can. The saw is now flying up the building you had come down from, the one still under construction.

“My scaffolding, my precious scaffolding!” Bismuth cries out, powerless to stop the destruction happening before her eyes. You can’t do anything but watch, not thinking about moving away from the danger- but Spinel is. She grabs you and Steven and pulls you back away from the building

“Gah-!” You cry out, surprised at the sudden yank around your middle. Your eyes widen as you’re dragged back next to Spinel and Steven, grateful for her intervention. Just as you’re about to speak, a piece of debris falls onto the spot you had just been standing.

“Spinel...woah. Thank you,” you say breathily, “I guess we’re even now?”

She giggles loudly and replies in a sing-song voice, “You’re welcome!”

Not able to do much else but watch, you stay back with Steven and Spinel as the scene unfolds before you. Peridot, Lapis and Bismuth are doing their best to hold the building together, Peridot with her metal telekinesis, Lapis with some water from nearby, and Bismuth with sheer strength. One side of the scaffolding collapses entirely, but the three of them contain the debris and everything seems safe.

“Is it...over?” Spinel asks, walking closer to the building again.

Suddenly, Sapphire cries out from where she and Ruby had been standing, “The saw! The saw will continue to cut!”

Sure enough, you all look up, and the saw is continuing along the side of the building, curving towards some heavy looking material. You gasp as the blade cuts into rope and embeds itself in a log, finally stopping.

“The anvil will fall, and you- you will be shattered!” Sapphire cries out to Ruby.

“Huh?” Ruby questions, clueless to the anvil that has just dropped.

“Oh my god, Ruby!” You yell, on the verge of tears. She can’t be shattered, can’t Bismuth or Lapis or Peridot-

Steven interrupts your train of thought with a thrown shield, only just catching the anvil above Ruby. But he’s straining to hold it together, sweat is beading on his face and all his concentration is on keeping the shield from disappearing.

“The curly-haired one’s power is fading!” Sapphire calls out to her guard, “Ruby, I’m sorry! I told you, you wouldn’t last the day!”

Ruby seems to have accepted her fate, as her voice is calm as she says, “Well, I’m glad fate allowed me to meet you!” And with that, the shield shatters.

“NO!” Steven shouts, hand extending towards his family.

Among the falling pink fragments, you glimpse Sapphire rushing under the anvil towards Ruby, and you avert your eyes, unable and unwilling to watch two of your friend’s lives end. But suddenly, a flash of light makes you turn back towards them. Is this-?

You grin as Garnet comes into view, gleeful at the prospect that the Crystal Gems’ fearless leader might actually be back. But your heart swiftly sinks as you recognize the confusion plain on her face, and take note of her odd color scheme- this is definitely not the Garnet you’ve come to know.

Steven doesn’t seem to notice yet, and rushes forward yelling her name with arms outstretched. She swiftly backs away from him as he goes in for a hug, leaving Steven falling flat onto the ground. Even still, he doesn’t falter.

“Thank goodness it’s you!” He says, looking up at the newly formed Gem.

“W-what’s going on?” She says in a light tone, looking around in confusion.

“Everyone’s memories are wiped and my powers are all messed up and we need your help! What should we do, Garnet?”

With each explanation he makes, he takes a step towards Garnet, and she steps back from him in fear.

Your brows furrow and you call out, “Steven, I don’t think...”

You trail off as Garnet begins to speak. “I’m sorry, but...do you know me?”

Even from behind, you can read the disappointment that washes through Steven. His shoulders sag, and his posture once again looks defeated.

The group walks up to join him, and you place an arm around his shoulder, trying to be a reassuring presence.

“Her memories aren’t back...I guess fusion was only the first piece,” Steven says quietly.

In the distance, a loud horn diverts the groups attention from Garnet, who looks grateful for the distraction. You turn to see Greg’s van rolling up, and you relax. You always feel better when Greg is around for Gem related stuff- being the only other human can be exhausting sometimes.

You raise your eyebrows in surprise when Pearl steps out of the drivers’ seat.

“I guess driving is an innate skill for gems, somehow...?” You ponder, as she places a small set of stairs at the back of the van and literally rolls out a red carpet. You hold back a chuckle, as do Peridot and Lapis. Even though it’s not exactly pleasant to see your rebellious friend reverted to her old ways of being a servant, the extravagance she’s presenting is still 100% Pearl. Always the theatrical one, she is.

To further drive home your point, Pearl materializes a small trumpet from her gem and plays an announcing tune.

“Attention, everyone! Um-Greg Universe has arrived!”

Greg bursts out from the back of the van, stomping over Pearl’s delicately laid out carpet.

“Steven!” He cries, rushing over to his son. You step slightly to the side, nudging Spinel away as well, trying to give the family some space.

“Have you seen Amethyst?” Greg continues frantically.

“What? I told you to watch her!” Steven answers.

“She must have wandered off as I was wrestling my laundry out of Pearl’s hands...” Greg replies, sounding defeated. He turns back to the van as he notices Pearl has begun to wash a tire. “You don’t need to do that Pearl, I own a car wash!”

Steven rolls his eyes and turns back towards the group.

“I need to go find Amethyst...can you guys watch Garnet?” He asks you and Bismuth.

“Yeah, sure,” Bismuth answers easily, “but it looks like she’s doing a pretty good job of watching herself.”

You to glance at the newly formed Gem, who is indeed examining her new body with wonder, poking and prodding at her unfamiliar limbs. You suppose it must be strange to be a fusion for the first time...you wouldn’t know. Even though Steven and Connie had explained some of what it felt like to be human and fused, you couldn’t fathom it. And you’d never really had the opportunity to try with anyone. Not even Pearl, whom you were closest with. You felt it was a bit...intimate. Oh, you’d had a crush on Pearl once, sure, back when you first started staying in Beach City during the summers by yourself. And once she had suggesting training with her the crush had intensified, but ultimately you’d gleaned from many talks that she was learning to be happy without a partner in that regard, and you wanted to respect that. So you’d gotten over it, and you were perfectly happy now just being close friends. But still, fusion was something you’d like to experience one day, if possible...

Steven nods and thanks Bismuth and the others, rushing back towards Beach City. Out of nowhere, Spinel stretches towards his retreating figure and grabs on, propelling herself towards him and stopping Steven in his tracks. “Don’t forget your best friend Spinel!” She says with a wink.

“Oh, right. Spinel, you stay here with the others, and I’ll be...right back!” He says gently, letting go of her hand.

Her eyes widen as she looks down at her empty palm, a look of horror flashing across her face.

“NO!” She screams out. You jump at the sound; you didn’t think she could even get that angry.

“Spinel!” You call out quickly, moving forward to stand next to her. “Hey, how about you stay here with me? Steven might need to move quickly, and he knows the area and knows Amethyst better than any of us do. We could hang out and chat while we wait!”

You smile at her with what you hope to be a comforting gaze. The quicker Steven can find Amethyst the better, and you know Spinel might make things more difficult. Besides, you’d rather keep her where everyone can help out if something goes wrong. And if that little outs burst is anything to go by, she might still be dangerous and angry in this form...

You glance over Spinel’s head at Steven for confirmation that this is ok, and he nods in response. After a moment, Spinel turns around to face you.

“Yay, let’s do that!” She replies gleefully, wrapping her arm through yours instead. Steven relaxes, and rushes off without another word.

“He must really be worried about Amethyst,” you mutter to yourself. You lead Spinel back to the others, who have circled up to discuss the situation once more.

“Hey guys, I know I’m just a human, but let me know if I can help out in any way, okay?” You say, “I really want to be of use.”

Bismuth grins at you, looking grateful for the offer of help. “Well, right now we’re just trying to figure out some equipment we might need to go check out the injector. We figure if Steven’s on the memory thing, we can at least try to figure out a way to slow the injector down. While we gather that stuff, maybe you can watch over Garnet? You can help Y/n too, Spinel,” she adds as an afterthought.

You nod, determined to do your part. “Yeah, that sounds fine! I don’t have anywhere to be,” you joked, reassuring the Gems that you weren’t going anywhere.

“Spinel, want to sit for a bit?” You ask, walking over to a concrete block pile nearby. You need to take a bit of a rest, and from here you can still see everything going on.

“Sure!” Spinel cheers, plopping down next to you and humming cheerfully while gazing out at the town. You smile to yourself at her bright personality, and pull out your phone, glancing up every now and then to check on Garnet.

After a moment, you feel Spinel watching you and your device, peering over your shoulder in curiosity.

“Whazzat?” She asks, pointing to the phone.

“Heh, not too sure how to describe this one...” You answer, “But uh, it’s basically something that lets me keep in touch with people even if they’re far away. Oh! And it’s a camera!”

You open the camera app and hold it out in front of you, capturing a small portion of Little Homeworld. You hold it out for Spinel to see, and her eyes go wide with wonder.

“Woah...that’s cool!” She exclaims, grinning from ear to ear.

You’re sure that Homeworld has camera-like devices, so it’s odd that she’s so enamored by your little phone. “Ah, the reset,” you think, rolling your eyes at yourself. You realize that she wouldn’t remember ever being on Homeworld. “I can’t believe I keep forgetting.”

“Hey, Spinel, let me show you something else,” you say, taking the phone back from the Gem. You switch the camera to front facing and hold it out in front of you two. “Look, it’s us!”

Spinel gazes up at the reflected portrait, making funny faces every now and then. You decide to capture a few pictures together, just for fun. After a little longer, you put the phone away again, and gaze out over Little Homeworld, and Beach City.

“I love it here,” you tell Spinel quietly, just voicing your random thoughts out loud. “I love the beach, the sound of the waves, the smell of the air. The peacefulness in the mornings at my job, people just waking up and getting their coffee. But more than that I love how unique this place is, with all the Gems. As far as I know, there are no Gems anywhere else on Earth now that the corrupted Gems are...better. I love the fact that I can glance outside my window and see two entirely different species of people cohabiting the same town. I love that people are just...accepted here, no matter who they are or what they’re like.”

You glance over at Spinel, who’s staring out at the town as well, an unreadable expression on her face. You continue, “After all this is over...I’m sure there will be a place for you too, Spinel. We can get your memories back, and... work through whatever happened to make you angry.”

Spinel’s brows crease, and she turns her head away from you.

“I still don’t remember anythin’,” she mumbles, “but I’m happy I’m here now.”

You smile softly, and nudge her with your shoulder.

“Hey. Me too.”

You sit in silence again, checking in on Garnet every so often, who is alternating between looking at herself and looking around at Little Homeworld.

Eventually, Bismuth, Peridot and Lapis head back over with lots of equipment in tow.

“Okay! We’re ready to analyze the injector thingy!” Peridot says confidently. You nod and stand up, stretching a moment to get back into Save-The-Earth mode.

“All righty, let’s go!” You exclaim, and begin to follow the group, with Spinel by your side.

x * x * x * x * x

You make your way through the town, opting to walk instead of warp because of all the equipment, and not wanting to try to keep track of Garnet in the warp stream. A feeling of unease washes over you as you get closer to the giant injector perched on the hill. Being so close to it, it’s hard to forget that Spinel brought this to Earth in the first place. You’re constantly torn between enjoying the pink Gem’s company and being wary of her due to what she’s done.

You’re so lost in thought while the New CG’s set up their tech, that you don’t notice when the sky begins to darken- until Peridot gasps out, “Everyone needs to come look at this!”

You rush over, expecting to see something on the monitor (is that a microwave?), but instead she’s pointing to the ground around the injector, which has turned a sickly black-blue color.

“The grass...it looks like it’s dying,” you mumble, slightly shocked at the sight before you.

“Y/n, Bismuth, Peridot!”

You turn at the sound of your name, and see Steven and Amethyst rushing up the hill. Your eyes brighten at the sight of the purple Gem- she looks like she’s back to how she was before the rejuvenator strike!

Before you can say anything, Peridot sighs and turns away from them. “Amethyst, get away from me...I can’t stand to see you all vacant and bereft of personality!”

“Yo, I’m back you dip,” Amethyst says flatly, which earns a chuckle from you. She really is back to normal!

“Oh! Well- you're just in time for the end of the world!” Peridot says, trying to put on a cheerful façade. “This is no ordinary injector. Whatever it’s leaking into the ground is toxic.”

Bismuth walks up to Peridot’s set up and holds out a bit of Earth to the green Gem.

“Let’s get a scan going and see what we’re dealing with,” Peridot continues, bubbling the affected dirt and placing it in her makeshift scanner. You watch in silence, wanting to leave the science to the smarter Gems. You wouldn’t even know where to begin with this tech, even if it is made out of a microwave.

The scanner ejects a piece of paper with readings and statistics on it., and Peridot looks over it and frowns.

“Just as I thought,” Peridot mumbles, gazing up at the injector. “Bio-Poison. Pure and uncut. As of this moment, the ampule has drained fifteen-point-four percent of it’s contents, meaning the poison is releasing at a destruction rate of 5 cubic meters per hour, giving us...hmm...forty one hours until the destruction of all organic life on Earth.”

Your eyes widen as you and the group step closer to Peridot’s set up, all staring up at the injector with horror.

“All organic life...?” Steven says in shock.

“Yeah, like the animals, the plants, the insects...y’know, people,” Peridot finishes nonchalantly.

“I’m people!” You blurt out, wrapping your arms around your middle, trying to hold it together. You can’t hide the fear that Peridot’s words have instilled in you. No matter what happened with the Crystal Gem’s memories...it wouldn’t matter if the entire Earth was dead in two days.

“This is what Spinel meant! ‘Your human half won’t stand a chance against my injector,’” Steven says, realization in his voice, “She- she brought this thing here to kill me! And now it’s gonna kill everything else on Earth too?! I’ve gotta do something!”

With that, he rushes towards the giant injector, prompting everyone to call out to him in protest. But he continues forward, stopping at the drill head. You watch in equal parts amazement and shock as he wraps his arms around the base and attempts to lift the entire thing out of the ground. For a moment, it actually looks like it’s working- the injector begins to lift, and you dare to hope that he might actually end the entire problem right here.

“Steven, be careful!” Bismuth calls out from beside you.

“Yeah! Lift with your legs!” Spinel says, oblivious to the danger.

But it seems like Steven’s powers fail him once more, and you watch as he drops the massive machine back deeper into the Earth. Lighthouse Park shakes with the impact, and pink glowing cracks begin to form on the ground around Steven. Some of the pink liquid splashes out from one of them and hits Steven on the arm, burning through his jacket and wounding him.

“Steven! Get out of there!” You call out, frustrated that you can’t do anything but sit back and watch as caverns of bio-poison open up around him.

Next to you, Spinel seems perfectly relaxed about the situation. You look to her frantically, about to suggest she stretch out and grab him, when she does exactly that. She shapes her stretchy arms into a fishing rod, and places Steven on the ground.

“Well look what I reeled in!” She jokes. You let out a sigh of relief. She may be charming most of the time, but she was entirely too relaxed during a dangerous situation. It must be part of her nature to joke about everything...

“Steven!” Peridot calls, rushing forward with the rest of the group.

“Are you ok?” Amethyst asks in a concerned tone.

“My organic jacket,” Steven says, sounding crestfallen. “I can’t do anything with my powers like this! Bismuth, Lapis- can't you lift that thing? Peridot, what about your metal powers?”

“You think we didn’t consider that?” Lapis says incredulously.

“Disturbing the injector accelerates the poison’s rate of release,” Peridot explains, holding out her screen. “Also, it might explode. We have to find a way to move it- without touching it.”

You glance towards the injector, and your eyes drift to Spinel, who has walked up closer to her machine.

“Steven, Spinel is the only one that we know for sure can control it safely,” you remark, gesturing to the pink Gem who has adopted the vacant expression again as she waves back at you.

“But...she doesn’t even remember what it is, let alone how to control it,” Steven replies.

“Then you gotta change her back,” concludes Bismuth. You nod in agreement, looking at Steven. It’s really the only way you can think of that won’t endanger anyone further.

“No way! She’s cute and harmless now, but if we bring her back she’ll kill us all!”

Peridot gives him a look. “You’re going to die anyway if you don’t get her to deactivate that thing!”

Steven looks to you, silently seeking the advice of the other human.

“Steven, as a fully organic being, I think we need to do it. It’s only going to get worse from here and we don’t have much time, especially since we need to get her memories back...How did you end up doing that for Amethyst?” You ask, glancing at the restored purple Gem.

“I- I just reminded her of things from our past, personal things, and of the bond we share...but that’s different, I don’t even know Spinel to be able to do that for her! None of us had ever even heard of her except...”

A look of realization dawns on him. “Pearl! Pearl knew her!”

x * x * x * x * x

“I’m afraid I can’t help. I’m currently in the service of my Um-Greg Universe, preparing for tonight’s concert!” Pearl explains cheerfully to the group, “It’s showcasing a promising ensemble in the rock-n-roll genre.”

You and Amethyst look at each other and instantly burst into muffled laughter at Pearl’s exaggerated pronunciation- you two were definitely going to tease her for this when she eventually regains her memories. Peridot probably would as well, when she hears about it. The New CG’s had stayed behind to monitor the injector, so it was just you, Steven, Spinel and Amethyst who had gone down to meet Greg and Pearl.

You hear Greg’s voice from inside the unit, seemingly talking on the phone with Mayor Nanafua.

“You’re evacuating people to the warehouse? I’ll- I’ll cancel the rock show!” He says, walking out towards everyone and avoiding Pearl’s gaze.

“Oh- no? You’re right, Sadie Killer always draws a crowd...You got it, Mayor! I’ll drop the cover charge and...heck, thirty percent off merch!” He finishes triumphantly, and ends the call.

“Dad!” Steven calls out, grabbing his father’s attention.

“Ah, Steven, Y/n! Everybody! You found Amethyst!” Greg exclaims, relief plain on his face.

“And you found Garnet,” you remark, gazing past Greg into the storage unit, where she and Spinel are fiddling with some wires. Garnet had apparently wandered off sometime while the group was at the injector, but everyone had been too busy to notice until the situation had calmed down. You were just glad Greg and Pearl had found her wandering.

A crash sounds in the unit, and Greg turns around in alarm.

“Garnet, are you okay?”

“Did you want the red cable...or the blue one?” Garnet asks calmly.

“It doesn’t matter, they’re the same!” Greg replies. He turns back to see Pearl storing a guitar in her gem. “Pearl, what are you doing? We need those for the show!”

He seems to be getting more and more stressed by the minute, and you are as well. Just watching him is making you jittery.

“Greg,” you say calmly, “It’ll be ok. The show will be great, and let me know if I can help!”

“Ugh, who cares about the rock show!” Steven interjects suddenly, “We have to stop Spinel’s injector or everyone on earth is going to die!”

He turns and walks away in frustration, and you and Greg follow. You don’t want him to get too frustrated again, he doesn’t deserve to feel like this...

“To stop it, we need Spinel back, and to do that, we need Pearl back, and to do that we need her missing pieces,” Steven continues, “Pearl and Mom rebelled together so she’s gotta rebel with you, Dad. We gotta stage some big dramatic event, something to jog her memory, like...like a-”

“Like rock show, dude!” Amethyst cuts in. Steven turns to her in surprise, a grin slowly spreading across his face.

You put your arms around Steven and Amethyst, sandwiching yourself in between them.

“Well...let’s go to a rock show!”

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