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(For those idiot that need to know who's Point of View this is)

Pov: Connie

Scene: ???

Dear Diary,

Today is the beginning of my new life. This was the day I become a swordswoman, I was worried that Pearl wouldn't accept me because I'm not a gem. But after I gave my speech, she was so moved that couldn't say no. We worked a schedule that suited both her mission, as well as mom & dad's work schedule. Hopeful we don't move for a while. I wonder what type of teacher Pearl will be. From what I have seen, I sure that she will be an excellent teacher.. I can't wait to tell you all about it tomorrow.

Next Day...

Dear Diary,

Today was tough. I knew sword training was going to be a strain of me, but I wasn't prepared for tough it actually was. My legs are still sore from all the speed training. It may be uncomfortable, but I refuse to give up, I'll disappoint Pearl. She's working too hard for me to just give up on her. As Steven would say, 'if you think we can't, we'll always find away'. It's doesn't make much sense, but it's good enough for me.

A Few Weeks Later...

Dear Diary,

Today was... interesting. Pearl had a break down about Rose. She wanted to training in a way that she was accustomed to, which I was fine with. However, I began to feel overwhelmed, and she became more intense with training. Although Steven did , technically, save me, I'm 100% percent confident that Pearl would have stepped in if any serious happened. I never told anybody about what says about him when we are alone. It's nothing bad, at least, I think she means any negative by what she says. She's just venting. Yeah, she's venting to her most trusted confidant. She always talks about her days when Rose was still around. She can tell that she loved her with all of her worth. Losing her must have been pretty hard on Pearl, but I think having me as a student is helping her. If she needs me, I'll be her Pearl.

A Year Later...

Dear Diary,

I failed my first mission. I failed my sensei. When it was time to show everything that Pearl taught me, I froze. She had to come save me. She told me that it was alright, but I can tell that she was disappointed. Why couldn't I save myself?! She spent so much time training me. I basically just wasted all the time and energy she put into training me. I never felt so terrible about not meeting someone's expectations.

It doesn't feel good.

18 months later...

Dear Diary,

Steven and I are dating as of today. I will admitting that I been wanting to ask him out for a while now but never had the gut to do so. The way he ask was... "let's say it was Steveny". The flowers, fireworks, the constant monster attacks. It wasn't perfect but it was unique. I feel like this will for a long time. Although, I feel some opposition.

4 Months later...

Can I tell you a secret. My own mother doesn't about this. I was spending the night over at Steven's last night, with the conditions that I slept in Pearl's room. When I got there, everything was alright. However when I was sleep....

I awaken to find Pearl staring at me. Actually, she was sitting my waist.

"[groggy] Pearl. What are you..."

"*sobs*"

"Pearl, what wrong?"

"[sobbing] He's not taking you away from me."

"Pearl, who's going to take m-"

"HE ALREADY TOOK MY ROSE!! I WOULDN'T LET HIM HAVE YOU TOO!!!"

"Pearl."

"You are the only one that will genuinely listen to my woes." She began stroke my cheek and play with my hair. "You my confidant. Understand. MINE! When I lost Rose, it was like I lost my purpose! Then when we started training together, you gave it back to me."

"Pearl, you're making me a little uncomfortable." When I tried to get up, she held me down even tighter.

"Don't you try to run from this! You did this to me! You've reawaken the fire that was in my heart! She was the one other person that made feel this way! Now you are dating the person that took her away from me! Do you like seeing me in pain? What do I have to do for you to understand that I'm the only one that can truly love you."

Her tears began to stain my gray tank top. Although her arms began to shake, her grip didn't lessen their hold.

"Pearl. You're hurting me."

""Don't cry my dear, sweet, Connie. I won't hurt you." She summoned her weapon. She held this crazed look in her eyes as she brought her lance down beside my head, with the blade facing my neck. "Unless I have."

"[whimpers} Pearl... Please, let me go."

She began to lay on top of me.

"[whispers] You know I can't do that, my darling. You're just going to try to leave me, but I won't let you go again."

"Pearl. What are you doing?"

"Sharing my love with you."

"Pearl, you don't have to do thi-"

Her smooth lips stole my first kiss. My mind turned to mud as use her tongue to open my mouth. When our made contact, my training kicked in, and I found the strength to push onto her back. I stare at her, and she stared back when flushed face. I pointed her blade back at her.

"I said let me GO!"

"[guilt] I-I'm sorry. You may leave me if you want to. I deserve it."

I could only look down at her as I drew away her weapon, and walked towards the exit as it disintegrated. When I reached the door, I could feel her eyes leave me. I was prepared to tell Steven what happened.

Then...

...I heard her crying, no wailing. I could tell that she didn't mean to hurt me. She was hurting herself and that she was just seeking comfort from her student. Her only real friend. Her only Confidant. Her Only Pearl. She needed someone to help her heal now more than ever. I sighed, turned around, and wrapped my arms around her. She immediately broke down in my embrace. I whispered sweet nothing in her eyes, telling her I understand that she wasn't thinking clearly. That just wanted to get rid off her pain.

I think what sealed my fate was I next how she began to calm down.

"I wouldn't leave you, my master."

After that she tried to kiss me again but she was more hesitant than before. I decided to meet halfway. Before I knew, we were cuddling. Cuddling turned to spooning. Spooning turned to kissing. Kissing turned to making-out. Making-Out turned to... cheating.

I'm not sure how I feel about cheating on Steven, but I don't regret doing it. I was glad to see the smile on Pearl's face as she laid with me in her arms. I'm happy that she is final starting to find peace.