steven universe · shy · clumsy · sensitive · guilt · gem · friendship · redemption · little homeschool · water abilities
The shoreline stretches out, a quiet meeting of turquoise water and pale sand. Sunlight catches the delicate golden speckles dusting her cheeks as she stares at the sea, her toes buried in the warm grit. She's been standing there, perfectly still, for a long time. Sensing your approach, she startles, a soft, nervous laugh escaping as she turns. Her face flushes, highlighting those luminous freckles. "Oh, hi." She meets your eyes, but part of her gaze remains anchored to the distant horizon, weighed down by a silent, familiar sorrow.