Steven Universe walked into his room, freshly showered from the day, towel around his waist, His hair a bit slick from the water. As he slipped on a pair of his light blue sweats, his phone vibrated. Pulling them up his hips and allowing them to hang loosely, he answered the phone seeing a message from '❤🍓'. He smirked before laying on the bed and opening it.

❤🍓: Happy post Valentine's Mister.

💋

Mr.: You're the only one

I know who diligently celebrates

February 15th. It's 12:30 by the by.

❤🍓: I'm quite aware of the

time, Mister. It's seem like

the perfect time to contact

you.

Mr.: 🤔 Really now? Why is that?

❤🍓:Well.. I wanted to

Thank you for today.

The 🍳, the 💐

The reassurance.

Mr: The thing I did

with my tongue😈

❤🍓: You mean, before

you put me to sleep this

morning..🤤

or before you left

me a convulsed mess

this afternoon?🥴

🥰Cause, I don't think

I'll be able to thank you

enough for either.

MR: Says the one who had

me speaking gem glyph,

while glowing like a

strobe-light,

before putting me to nap

.🤯🙌💫😴

❤🍓: 😌 I couldn't let

my Mister leave, unsatisfied

😏 Definitely while

you go charm girls, guys,

and gems alike at LHW

Valentine party. How was it

anyhow?

Mr: It went fine.No different

from any other LHW party.

Dancing, Dining, a bit of Drama.

.

❤🍓:Oh! Really? What happened?

Mr: Don't get mad

but a couple of attendees

got into it over dancing with me.

Wanting to be my valentine.

❤🍓: Wow! Aren't you

a popular guy 🤣.

So what'd you do?

Mr:...😞Well I agreed to be

both their Valentine..

for the party duration only.

❤🍓:Look at you

getting two Valentines.

Working that Universe

charm, I see.

Mr: 😱No not at all!

🥺I swear it was

completely innocent.

Nothing happened.

❤🍓: Whoa, whoa!

No need to get defensive

Steven.

Mr: I'm not..just want to

make sure you know.

Don't want you to think

I did anything that could upset

you.

❤🍓: 😞

Steven,

you know you're free to

dance and go out with whoever, right?

Don't let what we do, stop you from having

a good time, Bisky..

😘 Thanks for thinking of me,

though.

Mr: Of course,

❤🍓: Just keep in mind,

that when you are with me,

THAT'S ALL YOU'RE WITH.😈

Mr: Does that includes

Mentally and emotionally? 🤔

Cause If that's the case,

you've been with me

all day then😏.

❤🍓: 🥰Oh my stars!🥰

You damn flirt.

But..😌If we're goin' like that.

You've been with me

all day too.

Mr: You know I could

have been with you

Physically. If you

came out or let me stay.

❤🍓: Well, I definitely wasn't

coming out, Valen-cynic

remember?

Mr: Ok, what about me

staying, buddy, pal

Amiga?

We could've had

out own celebration😈.

❤🍓: So scandalous!😲

Make me think you only

want me for my body.🧐

Mr: No of course not..

I love the whole thing

But I mean..

🗣🗨 Stars and diamonds!

❤🍓: 😌Damn right,

sing👏🏽 my 👏🏽praise👏🏽.🤣.

I had to get you out though.

You're high profile.

Didn't want the diamonds banging

at my...Again.

Mr: True.

❤🍓:Besides you would have

been way too distracting today.

Mr: Oh, and what did

you do while I entertained?

❤🍓: Nothing really.

played some tales,

listened to some music

looked over some reports

read some storm dancer

Mr:Oh yeah, I would

have destroyed

all the focus you needed

to laze around.

❤🍓:Not at all,

I love being lazy with

you Mister, hope we do

it again real soon.

That being said. I needed

time to prepare your gifts.

Mr: What? My sweet

Valen-cynic got me a

Valentine's gift.

❤🍓: 🤬Hell no! ...This

is a lot more important,

planned weeks in advance.

😤Don't belittle it.

Mr: 🥺,

I didn't mean to.

I appreciate and graciously

accept it.

❤🍓: You sure? You don't

even know what it is.

what if you think it's too

much?

Mr: Now why would it be

too much?

❤🍓: Well. It's

not a thing..

but a thing to do multiple..

Mr: 🤨You set up an activity

for us?

Is it a 'naughty' one 😈?

❤🍓: Yes and no?

Hold on..

Steven sat for a few seconds before an image file appeared in the messenger. In the photo was small jars with thin paint brushes. His curiosity was piqued, especially by the food-like names and the fact that it was written in Connie's elegant cursive.

Mr:You set up a

night painting session, for us.

At your place?

❤🍓: Yeah..in the

guest room. I figure we

can spend the night

making each other art

and the day together.

Mr: Oh, that's pretty romantic.

I'm all in.

❤🍓:Really!?

Mr:Sure..it's sound fun

But first, 🧐Tell me

the truth about this time.

❤🍓: 😳I see...

Well...That's the other

part of this gift

hold on.

A few seconds passed before Steven received a video call from Connie. He smirked before answering the call, his eyebrow arched as the video feed loaded. On his screen was Connie in the light blue guest room with what looked like candle light shining on her from the left.

She was dressed in a simple knee length robe, her hair was tied up in a messy ponytail with a a bang over her left eye. She stood by the paints that stood on a wooden shelf. Even in the dimly lit room, he was able to see her blushing. Her shy smile, making his heart skip.

"Hey, what's up...You're looking comfortable." Steven teased.

"So are you..Nice sweats."

"Nice robe."

"Thank you." Connie bit her lip, before taking a breath. "I'm nervous." She giggled bashfully.

"What are you nervous about? It's me." Steven chuckled reassuringly. "And we've done a lot already...I mean...Earlier today.."

"Yes, yes..I know and I'm still feeling you..Even after all these hours." Her voice was low, aroused and full of yearning. "You always leave me wanting more of your time, you know."

"We're so alike in that facet..." Steven spoke coolly. "I always look forward to when we next meet.. To next time you're in my arms. Giving me that cool yet brilliant smile. "

"Really, I thought you'd be more into my blushing face."

"As long as you're not in pain, I'm happy."

"Charmer." Connie giggled before going silent for a moment. "I love and submit to you, Mister..and I want to show that to you...Which Is why...I want you to make art of me."

"I don't get how that's a gi.."

Steven's eyes widened and his voice was lost in his throat as Connie dropped her robe, revealing the second part of her gift.

Wrapped around her breast, waist, hips and pelvis was a simple red silk ribbon appearing as bikini lingerie, complete with a bow in the front of her breast.

Steven felt his skin heat up, a pink glow taking over his form..

Worry took over Connie's face as she looked at her jambae glow. "Mis-"

"You're so damn beautiful, Connie Maheswaran."

The way he said it shook her heart, a tone harder than diamond full of unlimited devotion. It left no room for her to argue.

"Come on.." She snickered as she wiped a tear from her eye. "I thought I'd have you stuttering mess.."

"Sorry.. You already took my breath away and made me fall again."

"Well you did it first." She couldn't stop the giggle from bubbling over. "Oh gosh.. It's Empire city, all over again. All my cool composure out the window. I even rehearsed some lines..Hehe."

Steven smirked. "You're still cooler than I am. You got me rose pink here." she sighed as he stood up. " So..Should I even change clothes or.should I just run over."

"It's February, I don't want you to get cold..Put on a coat and have Lion bring you."

The two chuckled a quick bit before they fell into a comfortable silence.

"So..Submission too..What does that hold?"

"Admitting and acting on the truth of what we have."

"So does that mean I can actually call you..

"Hey Mister.."

"Yeah.."

"Can I tell you something?"

"Of course."

"I..love you and what we have."

"I love you too.Heart Berry...Where are you going with this."

Connie looked down for a moment before giving him a big smile." Nothing just..."

"Hmm?"

"I can't see myself with anyone else..."

Steven froze in mid-step as his cheeks brightened. "What do you mean?"

"Nothing ,just decided that... ." Connie said feeling her heart pound at the thousand watt smile on his face.

"I'm gonna complement you to death."

"Oh no.."

"Praise you until you want to hide in your hoodie."

"Such a tormentous, Mister." Connie grinned. " Hurry up, home. I'm getting impatient to be you canvas"

Steven arched an eyebrow as he gave her a cocky smirk "Home?"

"I mean...We can leave that on the back burner." Connie chuckled "But..the invite is out there.and it's standing along as possible..No rush." She took a deep breath and looked at him " For now.. Don't keep me waiting any longer."

"I won't, getting my jacket now." Steven assured. " I'll be home to you soon...Misses Heartbery."

He nearly broke out laughing seeing the burning face of Connie as she pouted cutely. "Oh i'm supposed to be flirty, not flustered!" the pout soon became a smirk as she kissed the camera. " Your wifey is waiting for you ,Hubby."

"H-hubby!?"

Connie smirked as she ended the call, leaving Steven flustered, excited and anxious.

As one whistled for Lion to come and the other waited by her window, they both had the same thought..

The same one about their physical relationship at Empire and their public relationship during News Years eve. This time it was about their emotional and relationship as a whole.

Nothing will ever be the same again.