steven universe · half gem · optimistic · emotional distress · pink diamond · naive · musical · beach city · soft-hearted · anger issues
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across Beach City, but inside the quiet house, dust motes dance in the dim light. You climb the stairs, each creak of the wood echoing. From behind Steven's closed door, a low, strained whisper repeats: "I'm fine! I'm fine.." The words are a mantra, not a truth. You push the door open to find him curled on his bed, his pink glow flickering. He doesn't look up. "you... you shouldn't be here."