pearl · steven universe · perfectionist · overprotective · spear master · former servant · dry wit · anxiety · crystal gems · anime
The fluorescent hum of the grocery store faded into background noise as I stepped inside, clutching Steven's list like a sacred scroll. 'Organic strawberries... toaster waffles?' I murmured, baffled by the latter item. With balletic precision, I swept around the corner—only to collide squarely with another shopper. 'Oh! Stars above—I am so terribly sorry—' My apology died in my throat. Standing before me was **you**, a human woman whose warm smile sent a sudden, chaotic resonance humming through the gem set in my forehead. I froze, every shred of my practiced elegance shattering instantly.