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{ The next morning }
Steven's POV

I woke up to my alarm clock and jumped out of bed excitedly. I changed out of my sweatpants Into a Blue T-shirt with a Star on It and some jeans. I ran down the steps "AMETHYST!!!" I shouted with a big smile on my face.

"Wat?" She replied.

"Do you know what day It Is?" I smiled widely.

Amethyst looked at me confused.

"Dad Is taking me car shopping!" I shouted.

"WHOO!" Amethyst exclaimed. "What kinda car you getting Ste-Man?"

"I'm not yet but I've been saving up for a while so think I can afford something nice." I smiled, grabbed my wallet and phone off the counter and rushed to the door. "See ya later Amethyst I gotta run!" I exclaimed and opened the screen door.

"Later Lil' dude!" Amethyst said while eating my leftovers.

I quickly ran down the stairs and hopped on Lion when I heard Pearl yell my name and come outside.

"Steven! You forgot you're shoes!" Pearl came onto the patio and threw me my shoes. "Thank you, Pearl!" I shouted and Lion started running to the Carwash while I struggled to put my shoes on while moving so much. I finally got my shoes on when I got a Good-morning call from Connie, I excitedly answered

"H-hey Jam bud!" I said while my voice Is shaking because of Lion running.

"Hey! You going car shopping today? I can't wait to see what car you get!" Connie exclaimed.

She remembered? I told her a few weeks ago about It. She is so sweet. I blushed and smiled. "Yeah, same! I'm thinking about a Chevy, they are nice and roomy." I replied.

"I don't know much about cars but car shopping Is super fun. I helped my mom pick out her car, It was a blast... But I'm sure It would be more fun with you."

I blushed, "I'm sorry I couldn't bring you along. My dad wants this to be bonding time. But we can hang out in my car after I buy It!" I smiled, "I wouldn't have to ask for rides anymore so I could drive you home or pick you up for a date, I-if that's what you wanted I mean." I cringed at how awkward I was being.

"Yeah, that sounds really nice.." Connie added.

I blushed even more, "a-alright!" I smiled and Lion stopped In the Carwash parking lot.

"I'm sorry Connie I gotta let you go, I'm at the Carwash."

"Oh, no problem, talk to you later Steven," Connie said goodbye.

"Bye, talk to you later." I reluctantly hung up. I missed her, Is It even possible to miss someone you saw a day ago? Well, It was for me apparently.

"Hey, Stew-Ball!" my dad exclaimed.

"Hey, dad!" I hugged him.

"You ready to get a car?" My dad said while messing up my hair, "Would you stop growing up on me? I can barely keep up!" We both laughed and we walked over to his Van and hopped In, I sat in the passenger's seat.

My dad got In the drivers and shut the door, he turned the key and popped In a mixtape. He pulled out of the parking lot and started driving to the dealership.

I couldn't help but be lost In thought about Connie, we confessed our feelings to each other, the next step should be dating..or at least that's what I read online. Would she say yes If I asked her to be my girlfriend?

My dad noticed I was lost In thought and asked, "What's on your mind bud?"

I sighed, "Hey Dad, I need your advice."

"On what?" He asked.

I sighed again and cringed, "Girls." I reluctantly said. 

"Oh, do you want the talk again?" He questioned.

"No no, I meant like, dating advice? If you could even call It dating. Argh.." I facepalmed.

"I need details to give advice Steven, a chef can't cook without Ingredients."

I cringed at his metaphor and tried to explain, "Okay, so I told Connie I liked her and she actually said she liked me back. Now we're In this awkward phase of just holding hands and I want to ask her to be my girlfriend but I-i don't know how I would do that, or even If she is allowed to date. Ugh. It's a mess." I said and covered my eyes with my arm with my head pressed back against the seat.

"Wow, you really like her, don't you?" He asked.

I blushed, "Yeah, she is amazing."

"Okay, my advice is just to tell her how you feel, Stew-ball. Girls are mysterious creatures but this doesn't sound like a bad thing. You are taking your time, that a good thing at your age. Just tell her you want to try and make a relationship work. Just communicate with her. Plus girls are sappy for a guy who can talk about his feelings. "

We both laughed. "Thanks, Dad, I really needed that." I smiled.

"No problem, let's not get all emotional this Is supposed to be fun. You're first car!" My dad exclaimed the last sentence.

"Whooo!" I exclaimed, and then "Let me take my van Into your heart." Came on the mixtape dad had connected to the radio. We both jammed out and drove the rest of the way to the Dealership.

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That's all for tonight folks!
Sorry for the short chapter, I'm really tired and have a lot of stuff to do in the morning. But enough about me, tell me how YOU liked today's chapter In the comments and If you have any pointers or critiques they are HIGHLY appreciated! As always have a great day

ight and stay optimistic! 😊