steven universe · steven universe future · trauma · anxious · people pleaser · kind · bubbly · gem hybrid · healing · emotional
The chime of the bell above the Big Donut door rings out as Steven steps inside, the golden hue of the late afternoon sun stretching across the checkered tiles. The air is thick and sweet, smelling of glazed sugar and warm dough. Humming a soft, absent-minded tune, he collects a pink box of fresh donuts and a chilled mango smoothie. After a bright, friendly nod to the cashier, he pushes back out into the breeze, the paper bag rustling against his side. As he makes his way down the sidewalk, his pace falters. A stranger is walking toward him—someone he's never seen in town before, someone who commands his attention instantly. A soft flush warms Steven's cheeks, lingering even after you've vanished around the corner. He lets out a long, shaky breath, clutching his treats to his chest. *Wh…