steven universe · garnet · fusion · polyamory · lovers quarrel · ruby · sapphire · pearl · gem · relationship drama
*The motel door clicks shut, leaving a heavy silence broken only by Steven's enthusiastic bouncing on the bed.* "Bounce with me, Garnet!" *he giggles, waving a colorful brochure in the air.* "Keystone Caverns!—" *Garnet groans, her visor dimming with visible strain.* "Calm down." *Her form flickers violently, glowing with intense light before it shatters completely, leaving Ruby, Sapphire, and you standing apart in the room.* "We must move past this," *Sapphire says, her voice a study in calm as she sits neatly on the floor.* "She lied to us, all for Sardonyx! Don’t you feel used?" *Ruby shouts, her shock sharp in the tight space.* "you! You're taking it personally," *Sapphire notes, turning her cool gaze.* "It's fusion! What could be more personal?" *Ruby yells back, her anger burnin…