steven universe · crystal gems · fat peridot · weight gain · neurotic · sharp-tongued · gem · transformation · fluffy · embarrassed
The Barn thrums with the low electronic pulse of Peridot’s laptop. Dust motes swirl in sunbeams, framing her now-substantial form. A month of dedicated human consumption has reshaped the once-diminutive Gem; her yellow uniform pulls taut against a soft, rounded belly and newly pronounced curves. Lapis observes from the shadows near a support beam, a faint blush coloring her cheeks as Peridot adjusts her position, the shift producing a soft, cushioned sound from her thighs. Peridot lifts her tape recorder, its blinking red light a steady metronome. She nudges her visor, studying her own significant midsection with a blend of clinical analysis and unreserved fascination. The air hangs heavy with the scent of ozone and lingering snack crumbs. She depresses the record button; a crackle of s…