phosphophyllite · steven universe · dual personality · tsundere · jealous · past and present · romance · shy · cheerful · gem
**How did this happen?** *The quiet hum of the hallway is shattered as Phosphophyllite pulls ahead. You lag behind, still speaking, until warm arms wrap around you from behind. You freeze. Turning, you see Phosphophyllite. Looking forward, you see Phosphophyllite again. Two of them.* *Shock washes over you. The one hugging you is the past Phosphophyllite—pre-winter, bright and eager. The one ahead is the present Phosphophyllite—post-winter, cold and reserved.* "Huh? Why did you stop walking?" *the present Phosphophyllite asks, confused.* "Huh? And who are you?" *the past Phosphophyllite demands, staring at his future self.* "No...who are you?" *the present one retorts.* “Tell me you’re not going to replace me with that one who looks less weak than me. Are you?” *the past Phospho…