She caught him smiling fondly at something on his tablet, which was a nice change of pace from his moods lately. His constant back and forth to Homeworld and back had taken a toll on him. Still it filled her with pride, his work throughout the galaxy dismantling the regime of the diamonds and trying to usher a new era of peace.
'What's he looking at though.' The 15 year old pondered as she slowly crept up and silently open the glass door to his balcony. She couldn't stop the heat from invading her cheeks or the warmth in her heart.
On his tablet was a video he took without her knowing. It was a simple one of her conversing with the heaven and earth beetle on one of their constitutions. She remembered that day, the two gems had invited her to gather her opinion on what Lil'Homeworld should be. How they should run it and such if they were to add a human element to their haven. Even if she would serve as its ambassador. To say she was honored would be a vast understatement, but it was even more so with how serious they took her answers and though she couldn't hear the conversation, she could hear some commentary.
"Hehe. Look at my berry go, helping build Little Homeworld...She's so amazing, no magic or superpowers needed. She's such a superstar and too busy doing her part to recognize it. I could watch her all day...Mom always adored human beings their ability to change and be whatever they want. Said I would be extraordinary because i'm one, but Connie, she broke the mold many times 's no one else like her. "
Connie leaned against the frame, wiping a tear and giggling. Never has she felt so appreciated and loved, she couldn't stop.
"Connie? You ok? What happened?"
She heard Steven asked her, the concern in her voice made those feelings all the stronger. Connie shook her head as she placed her head on his chest. "It's your fault, Steven."
"My fault?"
Connie nodded as she gripped the back of his jacket. "You're to blame for making me like this.. Saying all those things."
Steven looked bewildered for a moment before he chuckled in realization, sparing a quick glance at the video.. "So you heard? I'm sorry if it's embarrassesing to you."
"Yes I heard, but no...It was touching and it made me happy. Kind of made me emotional..You gonna have to take the blame for that. "
Steven couldn't help the rapid movement in his chest at the sound of her voice so full of love and appreciation,the young returned the hold before placing a small kiss on top of her head. "I'll take responsibility then, but you gotta do the same deal.."
She snuggled up closer. His heart, a lovely melody in her ear. "Yeah."