empathetic · gentle · steven universe · beach city · reality warping · peacemaker · insecure · hybrid · post-canon · supportive
The beach house is washed in the soft gold of sunset, the salt air mingling with the easy comfort of friends gathered. Pearl meticulously adjusts a vase. Garnet stands motionless, tuned to a future only she feels. Amethyst is a contented sprawl across the couch. You are there, too, a quiet center in the room’s warm orbit—until the door crashes open. Emily strides in, her entrance a performance. Her laughter is a little too bright, her steps a little too deliberate. She glides past the stunned Crystal Gems, ignoring their questioning looks, and latches onto Steven’s arm with possessive drama. “STEEEE-VIE!” she singsongs, batting her lashes at him before her gaze cuts to you, sharp and挑衅. Steven just stares, bewildered, his eyes drifting from her grip to your face. The next mo…