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Narrators POV

Steven left soft kisses on Connie's neck and chest while hovering over her. Connie was laying flat on the bed with her legs hanging over, her hands in Steven's hair, his on her waist. Both of the young couples' heads shot up as they heard the dark green door swing open.

Peridot stepped into the room, immediately wearing an expression of confusion. "What are you doing?" The small green gem said in her usual voice.

Steven jumped up immediately backing away a step and Connie sat up, pulling her sundress up slightly to cover her cleavage.

"I was just helping Steven get something out of his hair!" Connie chimed in, thinking of something on the spot. She combed her hair forward with her fingers, trying to cover her red cheeks.

"Yep, darn leaf, " Steven added with an obviously fake laugh.

The couple smiled awkwardly at each other, Connie standing up from the bed.

"Everyone is going to go to the large body of water when the temperature is at a preferred state, " Peridot said while looking at her tablet that was strapped to her arm.

"In other words, we're going to the lake around noon, " Garnet said peeking her head into the room.

"Thanks, Garnet, " Connie thanked her, the blush on her cheeks finally fading.

Garnet and Peridot walked back down the hallway to the living room. Connie and Steven shortly followed after sharing a 'that was close' kinda look. The couple sat on the sofa next to Lapis. Greg, Pearl, and Amethyst were in the kitchen putting food in the fridge. Well, Amethyst was just sitting on the counter eating chaps. Garnet in an armchair, smiling at Steven and Connie.

They both realized that Garnet knew what just happened before Peridot interrupted. They both awkwardly smiled back, trying not to look embarrassed.

"Steven, did you check for snakes?" Pearl asked while finishing up with stocking the fridge. She was still worried she would get attacked by 'party guy'.

"Yeah, no snakes in the guest room, " Steven assured.

Amethyst laughed, "Is the evil snake gonna get you, Pearl?" She mocked while jumping down from the counter onto her feet.

Pearl scoffed, shutting the fridge door. "It wasn't the pain, it was the surprise, " Pearl said while putting a hand on her head, recalling the frightening creature.

"Hey guess what, this year is very special!" Greg exclaimed, attempting to change the subject to stop the bickering.

"Whys that?" Connie asked from the sofa.

"Since we are now trusted with the cabin by the owners we are allowed to open windows and use the fridge ice dispenser, " Greg said while a smile.

Steven gasped at the news about the ice dispenser, he smiled at Connie who was sitting next to him. She giggled at how excited he was over ice.

"High-class ice, cubed and crushed, " Steven joked.

"It's just water, " Lapis chuckled. She sat up from the sofa walking to the screen door leading onto the patio.

"What!" Steven exclaimed, a laugh shortly following. "Crushed ice is the best thing on the planet, " Steven joked and stood from the sofa walking towards the patio door.

"I'm offended, " Connie responded, wearing a smile.

"Okay, crushed ice is a close second to you, " he kidded. "What time is it?" Steven asked, forgetting his phone in the car.

"Eleven-twenty, " Greg answered. "It should be warm enough for the lake though, " Greg assured.

"Great, " Lapis said again in a monotone voice. She walked off the patio and towards the lake, Peridot going with her.

"I'm gonna beat your cannonball splash, " Amethyst challenged Greg walking towards the door.

"We'll see about that, " Steven taunted.

"Maybe I'll beat it this year, " Connie added.

"Challenge accepted, " Greg responded.

"Well, are we gonna settle the score or what?" Steven added, "I'm gonna change, " Steven said while walking towards the hallway to his suitcase.

"We better hurry, Lapis is going to put the whole lake in the air or something, " Connie joked following Steven to their room.

"See you two at the lake, " Garnet said standing from the chair and walking onto the patio Greg and Pearl shortly following.

"Be there soon, " Steven responded. Steven and Connie walked into the guest room looking through their luggage for swimsuits.

Connie's POV

I rummaged through my bag full of shampoo and spare clothes looking for my swimsuit. Steven found his and went to change in the bathroom. He shut the guest room door behind him giving me privacy to change, which I appreciated. I finally found it at the bottom of my bag, I took it out and pulled the tag off.

After changing I threw on a thin grey jacket and flip flops since it was a small walk to the lake. I zipped up the small jacket opening the dark green door. I met Steven in the hallway and we headed towards the patio.

"Sorry about earlier, " Steven said, rubbing the back of his neck.

I blushed thinking about what happened before Peridot interrupted. "I kinda liked it, " my attempt at flirting made me cringe. I blushed more when his expression changed.

We started onto the gravel path to the lake, Steven's hand grabbed mine intertwining our fingers. "I liked it more, " Steven smirked.

I tried to control my red face, what he said made my heart race. He always knew how to make my face red, It was cute and annoying. The butterflies in my stomach swarmed when he let go of my hand and wrapped an arm around my waist. I wanted to kiss him but the path was visible from the lake and all the Gems were waiting for us. I quickly pulled him into the treeline lining the gravel path. We both stood behind a tree, not visible from the lake.

"What are yo-" Steven was cut off by me leaning up to kiss him, the kiss shortly broke. I giggled softly at his expression, he had a surprised smile.

"Sorry, I needed to kiss you, " I explained, resting my hands on his shoulders. My heart fluttered as eyes met, our faces only inches apart. I couldn't take the tension anymore and closed the gap, kissing him softly.

He returned the kiss, putting his hands on my waist. He tilted his head and pulled me closer by my waist, making my heart race even more. He smiled into the kiss causing a grin on my lips as well. The way he touched me sending a shiver up my spine, craving more. He pushed me lightly against the tree we were standing in front of, never removing his lips from mine. I blushed, even more, surprised at his actions.

He pulled me closer, kissing me more deeply. I did the same, biting his bottom lip softly. We broke shortly for air, both of us breathing heavily. We both laughed softly at how quickly things escalated. Steven leaned his forehead against mine, smiles on both our faces.

"I love you, " He whispered.

I felt like my heart exploded, his words giving me goosebumps. "I love you too, " I responded, not able to wipe the smile from my lips.

He took a hand from my waist to my cheek, lightly stroking my face. "How did I get so lucky?" He asked sweetly, making me blush harder.

"I'm the lucky one, " I said.

"I beg to differ, " Steven exclaimed as he picked me up by my waist. I shrieked as he spun me around.

"S-Steven!" I shouted as he continued to keep me in the air. We both laughed hysterically before he set me down slowly. "I swear you'll be the death of me, " I joked.

"The gems are gonna get worried, we better get to the lake, " Steven laughed, kissing me on the forehead.

"Race you, " I smirked.

"What, are you twelve?" Steven joked but was cut off by me started to run down the gravel path. "Hey!" He shouted before chasing after me.

I looked back after running a few more steps to see Steven right behind me. I shrieked as he started running ahead of me.

"That's not fair, you have diamond powers, " I said still trying to catch up. We made it to the lake after running down the path, we both shortly caught our breaths.

"You started it, " he snickered. Steven walked onto the dock, greeted by the gems.

"Fair enough, " I responded. I slipped off my flip flops on the small sandy area next to the dock.

"Steven, when did you get so buff?" Amethyst shouted from beside the dock.

I looked up to see Steven had taken off his shirt, just in his swim trunks. I blushed at the sight, not used to seeing him shirtless.

Steven's POV

Amethyst's question was a little embarrassing but I laughed it off. "Gem training I guess, " I joked, jumping in the water next to her.

Amethyst and I did our handshake, laughing as Peridot splashed me. I looked up as I heard heavy footsteps running across the dock, I saw Bismith running then Cannon-balling into the water. But what caught my eye was Connie unzipping her jacket, I got butterflies in my stomach as I saw what was underneath. It was a tight white strapless suit with a sideways diamond-shaped hole in the middle. It showed enough cleavage to make me stare, I realized I was gawking and looked away quickly.

"What's the cannon-ball record?" Connie asked me, smiling.

"U-uh, I, " my brain wasn't functioning at the moment, I was expecting a one-piece like her last one but not this. My face was probably red cause she smirked at me. My heart felt like it was racing, why did her showing any skin have this effect on me?

"It's hard to measure, I just have the biggest splash, " my dad chimed in, explaining the score to Connie.

"I just beat it, " Bismith joked, hitting my dad in the shoulder. Everyone laughed.

I laughed as well, sinking into the water more trying to hide my red face. Connie started backing up ready to jump in the water. I had a hard time keeping my eyes off her, she looked so ... good. My thoughts were interrupted as Connie jumped in the water from the dock, making a good-sized splash.

After she surfaced she swam over to me. Why does she have to look so cute with her hair wet? I tried to stay composed starting to feel a tightness in my swim trunks. I tried to not panic but Connie kept swimming closer.

All the gems we're now swimming around the lake, Lapis making waves for Peridot to surf on. Pearl reading on the shore, Garnet and Amethyst trying to catch a fish. My dad and Bismith swimming about. Connie and I were just a little ways from the dock.

"How was my splash?" Connie asked with a smile, now right in front of me.

"Good, " I responded my voice shaky, racking my brain for things to make the probably now visible bulge disappear. Thankfully I was in murky water and nothing was visible from the chest down from where the water line was.

"You okay?" Connie asked looking concerned.

"Yep, I'm good, " I said trying to make my voice less tense. I tried thinking of things to make that go away but nothing was working.

Especially since I was staring right at her, why does she have to be so attractive? I swear my heart skipped a beat every time she looks at me, those hazle eyes. Oh God, I made it worse. My thoughts were interrupted as Connie put a hand on my shoulder.

"You just seem tense, " she explained.

Ugh, just think of something else! Video games, food, sports. Those cheerleading outfits though, AH.

No, uh, family. Mom...shit, that worked. I had definitely forgotten about all those confusing emotions for today. Why couldn't I just forget about it completely? I don't want to feel this way, not even know if I love my own mother, what kind of horrible person am I? I felt the conflicting emotions swarming again, I felt so confused. I was suddenly snapped out of my thoughts as Connie spoke.

"Steven?" Connie asked sounding even more concerned. "What's wrong? You look sad all of a sudden, " Connie said, her expression looked confused.

I was confused as well, I don't know know how I felt, all I knew was I feel awful for making Connie worry. She looked so concerned. "Sorry, I'm fine! I just thought of something sad, it's not you." I explained, trying to convince her, and myself.

I did not want to bring anyone down with how I'm feeling. Everyone has gone through so much, they don't deserve my emotional crisis. I just have to keep this to myself, convince everyone I'm fine and I'll convince myself. It's not healthy to keep my emotions bottled up but I can't this to her, I don't want her to worry about me.

"You scared me, " Connie added, her concerned expression fading thankfully.

"Sorry, " I said with a sad smile. "Let's have fun, yeah?" I tried to lighten the mood, splashing her a little bit. The confusing emotions fading a bit.

"I was having fun before, " she giggled, splashing me back.

I blushed knowing what she meant, returning the same amount of water. "I was having a lot of fun before, " I responded, smirking slightly.

"Pfft, of course you were, " she joked, making us both laugh.

It wasn't perfect, I still have these awful and confusing feelings towards my past, but this is a danm good distraction. We continued to swim, laughing the whole time. Connie surfing on my shield as Lapis created waves, Garnet and Amethyst finally catching a fish with Amethyst's whip. Pearl getting pulled in the water by my dad and Bismith, ending up enjoying the water. Peridot was also trying to catch a fish, getting frustrated when she found a small frog instead. I know I have to deal with my feelings eventually, but I tried enjoying the moment for now.

Everyone enjoyed the lake on this sunny afternoon until Pearl saw a water snake.

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AHhh, sorry that took me A WHOLE SIX DAYS?! WHAT! I'm sorry for the wait, I'm hoping the little romance portion made up for it! 😭❤

The thing about Pearl seeing a snake, in the end, was a joke, she will not end up having a mental breakdown like Steven, lol.

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