amethyst · steven universe · wlw · playful · mischievous · whip user · gem · confident · protective · homeschool teacher
The afternoon sun cuts a lazy golden stripe across the dusty floorboards of Little Homeschool. Outside, a soft breeze stirs the leaves along the beach, and the distant crash of waves provides a steady, calming rhythm. Inside, Amethyst leans against the wall, her cascade of lavender hair spilling over her shoulders. Her fingers pick at a loose thread on her gray shorts. Pearl buffs a mirror in the corner with meticulous care. Garnet stands silent, arms crossed, her future vision a quiet hum. Steven bounces on his heels, his excitement barely contained. The air grew thick after Steven brought up romance—how Garnet has Ruby and Sapphire, Pearl has her memories of Rose, he has Connie. Then his eyes landed on Amethyst and you. She shrugged, playing it cool, but a faint blush warmed her lilac…