?Worth The Wait? Spinel x Gem reader (Gender Neutral!!)

From there, you spinel and Steven are off looking for that purple "amethyst" gem that apparently went missing. Steven was urgent, but you and spinel on the other hand, you were having a ball! And during this time... her gem would glow brighter and brighter with each interaction with you.

It was fun-land place with all the fun, bizarre and scary rides that you really enjoyed. you never went there often, but when you did, you'd just sit back and observe the humans with their activity. but this time you actually had fun! because spinel made sure of it. she knew how to coax you into things, with those big puppy-pie eyes and pursed pouty lips. Right now as you road on your motorcycle, she was leaned against your chest contently, clinging to a teddy bear you had one for her at the amusement park as Steven was trying to lure amethyst out with donuts. you road at a slow speed as spinel sat in your lap fed you a donuts from the bag.

that was until you caught sight of rustling curtains in the corner of your eye. you slowed the bike to a stop, setting it on it's kickstand, staring at the moving curtains. "what is it, (name)?" steven asks anxiously. you pick up a very familiar scent... "There." you muttered almost in audibly, dismounting the bike, speed walking over to the garage, slipping through the curtains. inside, you snorted in slight disgust, picking up potent scents of paint and onions. How do humans live like this... you walk around for a bit more your, until your foot bumped into a painting. you look down at it and you're taken aback by a very... life like painting... you crouch to it's height to further inspect it. "Wow." You absentmindedly bring a hand up and touch the painted nose. It was just.. so life like.. it's like it's staring right at you...

Then it blinked.

on impulse you jump up, backing up a few paces. "Whoa, what?!" you exclaim, almost tripping over the art supplies behind you. in a sudden flash, the painting formed into a small purple doll like being. "Whoa, what!" she replied with no real identifiable emotion. you blinked, for a moment before smiling. "There you are!" you sighed in relief. she suddenly shifts into a near perfect purple replica of yourself, mimicking your posture. "There you are!" She repeated. You grunt in temporary annoyance, lashing your tail slightly, with her following suit. She suddenly shifts back into her original, small self, falling into your arms. Gripping tightly on your jacket, her mouth suddenly stretched into a toothy smile, like she was enjoying herself at the moment. You pursed your lips suspiciously at this. "You... did that on purpose.." You stated flatly, eyes narrowed in exasperation and amusement. "Did that on purpose!" She repeated, still smiling. As you groaned in defeat, Steven came in with spinel behind him. "you found her! good job, (name)!" steven exclaimed almost breathlessly, clapping a hand to your shoulder. "good job, (name)!" amethyst repeated again. You chuckled as you set her down in front of steven. As steven sorts things out with amethyst, you feel a little punch in your side, prompting you to look down at a very pouty spinel. "you ran off without waiting for me, (name)!" she pokes you in your side, with her cheeks puffed in a cute but angry way. "Don't run off like that on me again!" you snicker, unable to truly take her seriously. She just looked too cute and childish. But, not wanting to upset her anymore than she probably is, you simply pat her on the head playfully. "Yes, ma'am. Sorry." You responded in a fake posh voice. This simple gesture almost immediately melts her, and she blushes and giggles giddily, throwing her arms around your waist into a hug. "ooh, I can't stay mad at yoooou!" she exclaimed, face buried in your abdomen. You laugh, patting her head in amusement, and replied smuggly. "I know."

the fun day continued as steven tries to get amethyst's memory back. you and spinel were in your own worlds at this time. from your first time discovering tickets, to trying those tasty frybits and playing in hay with spinel, everything was the most fun you had in eons.

of course, you and spinel were laughing excitedly, you twirling her in your embrace. "oh (name)! I've had so much fun with you today!" She squeals, as you stop your spinning to look at her. "Likewise." You replied smoothly, setting her down. she smiles wrapping her arms around your abdomen, looking up at you with a very genuine smile. "you're the bestest friend a spinel could have." Before you could form a response She leans her head into your abdomen, pressing her cheek into your chest. That was when you heard her quietly murmur; "m-maybe you can be more than a friend to me." You blush intensely at her whisper, but say nothing. Instead you just wrap your arms around her into a silent, yet loving hug. it was here that when you pressed her into your, somehow, your (shape) gemstone, flickers and glows brightly. You watch it, shocked at how such a thing could be possible, given its current condition. That was when Spinel suddenly gasps and leans back, watching as her own gemstone glowed vibrantly on her chest, sending a strange, warm fuzziness suddenly pulsing through you. As your gems glowing come to a stop, you both look at each other, a blush evident on your faces, smiling in a silent understanding.

"HEY! YOU GET OFF OF (NAME)!" You whip your head around to see newly reformed amethyst, her whip up and ready. She tightens her grip on you as you raise your hands defensively. "Hey, wait a sec!" amethyst pulls steven behind her, unaware of spinel's amnesia. "I can explain!" You hear steven exclaim as amethyst suddenly lashes her whip at you, pulling you out of spinel's grip. "HEY!" She whines, fumbling for you, as amethyst stood protectively in front of you. You try to voice a protest for spinel's innocence, you suddenly feel a sense of dread behind you. you turn to glance down at the horizon to where the injectior was. your eyes widened at the state it was now in.

the clouds surrounding the area have darkened around the area. and the ground around it has darkened. has died. and from this distance, you can see the now pinkish liquid surrounding it breaking through the earth's crust. "oh no..." Steven and amethyst run to your side, regarding you in concern. Spinel then stretches over to you, hugging your arm tightly. "what's wrong, (name)?" She asks you in concern. You looked down at her wearily.

If only you remembered..
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back in town, you looked up at the now half injector as it continues to pump it's pink poison into the earth. up close the stench was horrid. like burning rubber, acid and any other putrid scent you've smelled before. you glanced down through one of the crevices at the pink pungent smelling liquid. you lean into it, watching as it almost appears to be sizzling in the earth. you inch closer, but you feel yourself get pulled back by the sleeve by that fluffy pink lion. you listen in as he carries you over to the group as peridot explains the circumstances. apparently the pink liquid is "bio-poison" each pump is killing the earth, slowly. in 41 hours... everything will be dead. you suddenly felt sick. all organic life... will die... sure, you were a gem, but earth is all you've ever known. And to have it suddenly... just... die...?

your thoughts were crushed as spinel suddenly came up from behind you and hugs you tightly. "you gotta stop disappearing on me, (nickname)!" she states, nuzzling your arm affectionately. you didn't react. you were too busy focusing on keeping your former stable, to prevent it from glitching out in anxiety. My... home is... gonna die... you look down at her, innocence shining in her eyes. and SHE WON'T KNOW SHE DID IT! Your lips quivers as a burst of mournful resentment bubbled inside you. Why? Why did she do this? What drove her to do this? Why did it have to be her?? you felt the urge to yell at her, to make remember her deed... to make her put an end to it... but you instead swallow the knot and let your head droop, letting tears well up in your eyes, with a huff of frustration. "(name)?" she quips, noticing your despair. you don't reply. she looks up at you, her goofiness dimmed by concern. She gasps as your body flashes and glitches subtly once again. "(N-Name)..?" she looks up at you, genuine worry filled in her eyes. at seeing your teary eyes, she frowned deeply. "...what's wrong..?" she shakes your arm softly. you turn your head to the side slightly, averting eye contact. If only you knew... she hummed in discontent, before turning to a nearby poster. her eyes flashed as if an idea struck her. "I know what will cheer you up!" You look over at her, suddenly looking skeptical.

"How so?"