Love Bites! Chapter 1

Tomorrow Is The Day!

The air is filled with the scent of three smells; one from the salty scent of the sand mixed with the foggy ocean water; another from the flowers and roses being sold at the boardwalk shops; the last one is from the sweet cotton candy and chocolate dropped on the floor in the nearby carnival. Laughter and lips passionately smacking each other is even heard everywhere in the beach coast. Only the citizens of Beach City can imagine what holiday comes into mind with these sights...Valentine's Day. Beach City was a famous place for many lovers with the beauty of the calm shores, its boardwalk, and its many fun activities. Love can even bloom for anybody...even for four magical beings known as the Crystal Gems.

...xoxo...

"Guys! Guys! I have a date tomorrow...with Connie! Guys!"

Steven ran as fast as he could with excitement in every step to the point where he was starting to frolicly skip. The boy could've sworn that he felt that he wasn't even running in the sand, but instead on light heavenly clouds. He quickly jumped on the front steps of his home and swiftly opened the door.

"Guys! Guys, I-" Steven yelled into the room until he was cut off by the leader of his group, Garnet, who was sitting on the couch with a magazine in her hands.

"Yes Steven. We already heard you outside the door and we're very proud of you." Garnet said while not even taking her eyes off the magazine.

"Wait...Steven has a date tomorrow...on Valentine's Day?!" Another voice chimed in from the kitchen counter.

"Yes I do! With Connie!" Steven said in pride while walking toward the kitchen. "Can you believe this, Amethyst?"

Amethyst laughed through mouthfuls of cookie crumbs and scooted a seat closer to her. She even patted the seat next to her for Steven to sit there.

"Tell me everything! From the moment you asked her to what she even said after." Amethyst excitedly said while offering Steven a cookie as he sat down.

"Well we were first hanging out the beach then she began to talk about this special event at this kids party place where there'll be dancing, fireworks, and other stuff. The thing is that you have to bring a date cause it's a valentine dance."

"Go on…"

"She was talking about how much she would like to go to her first party which made me sad since she never been to one before. So as the good friend I am, I asked her out to it and she accepted it. Are we now known as boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"Hmm...not really. It depends on how the first date goes. Me and Pearl have never been on a date before, but Garnet has." Amethyst stated and turned her head toward the red gem, "Hey Garnet, you've been on a date before right?"

The tall gem looked up from her magazine and nodded. "Yes. His name was Zander. He was an old childhood friend, but it didn't last for more than two other dates."

"I know it sounds weird for Garnet to go on a date, but I think she can help you 'keep it cool' at yours. At least she's better than what Pearl would do. That crazy brag would just make you embarrass yourself while looking like a baby." Amethyst directed toward Steven and gagged.

"What did you say about me?!" Demanded Pearl as she exited from her door at the temple's entrance. She walked in with two dresses in her hands and even a flowery bow tied onto her wrist. "I would do what any responsible guardian would do and that is not making Steven look like a disrespectful fool."

"Pearl! Did you hear about my date tomorrow?" Steven asked while finishing his cookie.

Pearl's eyes instantly shined from the asked question and she ran toward Steven to throw her arms around his neck so she can hug him. A giant smile was even formed on her face.

"You're growing up. My little Steven is becoming a man! How about we go out to pick you a suit to make you even more handsomer? Or even a cute outfit to make you seem manly that will blow that girl away. Speaking of which, who's this lucky gal?" Pearl gleefully said and winked at Steven.

"Haven't you heard? It's Connie." Amethyst huffed in annoyance and took Steven's arm to pull him away from Pearl's hug. "I don't even think Steven wants to dress up as a jerk too, so thanks for your offer...princess."

"No it's okay. Pearl can help me get ready for my date. Garnet can help with giving me advice for it. And you can help with calming me down before the date." Steven said while trying to calm the tension between Pearl and Amethyst. He even released himself from their grips. "Tomorrow is even Valentine's Day, so I need to get her-"

"Flowers, jewelry, chocolate, candy hearts, a nice dinner, attention, stuffed animals, a card filled with flattering words, love, and that special kiss at the end of the date as you guys are under the stars. You're going to have your first kiss!" Pearl squealed.

As much as Steven was blushing and wanted to escape Pearl's hugs, she would just hold him and bring him in for tighter hug while laughing in a girly tone. Amethyst just held her face with her palm as she felt sorry for the poor boy. She was the one who decided to change the topic.

"So what are the dresses for, Pearly? You have a special date too?"

The white gem unwrapped her arms from Steven's neck and raised her dresses in the air for the two gems to get a better view of them. She even placed the dresses over her body while even striking a pose as she modeled them for Steven and Amethyst.

"I wish that I had a special someone for this holiday, but sadly I don't. Instead, I remember seeing this ad about a party for those who are single that will be held at a nearby nightclub and I kind of want to go. It's better than sitting here doing nothing."

"Whoa, whoa, whoa...a nightclub? Since when were you a person who enjoys partying like an animal and mingling with other humans? Do you have a secret nightlife too?" Amethyst gasped.

Steven even gasped as he had a hard time imagining Pearl dancing to pop electronic music while even partying as if there was no worry in the world. This even got Garnet's full attention as she settled her magazine down beside her. All eyes and ears were now on Pearl. For a calm and gentle gem, this was unexpected of Pearl. In the past, the classy gem would complain about Amethyst's loud music or even Steven's hard laughing while watching his favorite comedy show, That's So Rad. Amethyst was even questioning, if she can't stand loud noise then how can she survive a nightclub?

"...Yes, but it's not my nightlife. I don't even have a secret nightlife. We never been to a party since the day Steven was born. Or now that I think about it, since Rose became pregnant with Steven. We never even got a chance to let ourselves go and to even be with other humans. If we want to fit in with the human race, then we will have to mingle with them right? I even wanted to invite you and Garnet while Steven is out on his date with Connie…"

"I'm in cause I want to show you what true partying is because trust me, tea parties are for eggheads." Said the short purple gem while nodding her head in approval. "You in, Garnet?"

It took some time as Garnet was deciding whether she should tag along with the other gems until her response came. "Sure. We had a tough week and I think that we should just relax with loud music and dancing. We deserve this."

"Oh gems, thank you! We are going to buy the dance floor there tomorrow night!" Pearl stood taller and had her hands on her hips while standing in a heroic pose.

"Um Pearl, it's not buying the dance floor. It's either steal the dance floor or kill the dance floor. And what are you gonna do? Wear a tutu and dance like a ballerina in it?" Teased Amethyst as she tried to stand on her toes to dance as a ballerina.

"Amethyst enough!" Garnet warned Amethyst as she was getting tired of her jokes. "And it looks like Pearl is ahead of us since she's ready for tomorrow."

"Are you suggesting that I should go out and buy a dress for just one night?"

"Yes and I'll come along with you. Pearl, go with Steven so you can find him an outfit for his date. We should probably go now."

Pearl smiled and grabbed Steven's arm as well as her small purse that was on the kitchen counter. She dipped her head to the other gems and dashed out the door with the boy in her arms. All that can be heard from behind them was Steven yelling no.

"Well come on. I'm sure you want to get back home early right?" Garnet lightly laughed and went behind Pearl's trail.

"Fine, I'm right behind you." Amethyst called out behind Garnet and left the small beach home empty.

…

Outside on the shore, four small creatures were crawling their way toward the crystal temple. Small white spikes went up their hard red shells and their eyes were searching the area. It was as if they were searching furiously for someone to attack.

"What are we to do boss?" Signaled one bug with its open fangs to the biggest bug of the pact.

"Get our revenge on the Crystal Gems! They were the ones who destroyed my family with their monstrous gem powers! We'll show them to not mess with the Cupid Spiders!"

The leader of the bugs raised itself on its four hind legs and threw opened its fangs. All eight of its eyes were even focused on the tall statue that signifies the crystal temple.

"We'll show them that love hurts more than it should have!"

This story will be fun to write and I hope this story brings a few laughs since it's originally a romantic comedy.

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-Shining Gem