"I miss you, Steven." Connie whimpered.

"Oh, Berry..." He crooned shifting to hold the phone between his shoulder and ear. "I miss you too." He knew she was on 'that time of month' and would be for awhile. He had never minded a little ketchup on the hot dog. She was more vocal and sensitive and he loved taking away the pain for just awhile. She had long told him to quit using his powers on her body when it wasn't severe, since she wanted her body's immune system to be strong.

"I don't wanna bother you for too long, just wanted to tell you I love you." She smiled as she took a small chunk of hair from the crown of her head and parted it. 

Steven huffed in exasperation. She always felt like a burden though it never really bothered Steven emotionally or physically

"Oh, god. You're so cute. You-you're just adorable." He chuckled.

Connie giggled, braiding the strands between her fingers with the precision of a skilled hand. "Stop it!! You're making me blush!"

"I love your giggle too. So fucking adorable." He smirked and glanced at the time. 15 minutes until the party. He sighed in annoyance.

"Okay, well. I'll let you go." She was a little disappointed but tried to keep her voice light.

Steven got a little pang in his heart at the forlorn sound of her voice. She sounded resigned and lonely.

"Connie, hold on a minute. Can you do that? Just stay on the line, Berry." He clicked off.

So Connie waited, impatiently pacing the floor. She laid down on her bed and then got up and moved to the couch. She poured herself a glass of milk and then lost her craving for it and frowned in annoyance. Slamming the cup down and spilling milk everywhere, she finally voiced her frustration.

"Why have I been on hold for 7 fucking minutes?!??" She yelled.

The front door slammed open and there was some shuffling before Steven burst into the kitchen and scooped Connie up.

"Hey, Berry." He nuzzled her neck and kissed her.

"St-Steven! I thought you were busy today!" She pulled away to cup his face. "What are you doing here?"

Steven chuckled and placed his hands on her hips, pulling her close again so their noses were almost touching. "I cancelled my plans for today. They can wait."

Connie gasped and blinked dubiously at the Diamond Prince. "What? Wh-why?"

He scooped her up bridal style and and kissed the top of her head. As he carried her to the bedroom, he said,

"Priorities."