Steven Universe At The Creek Chapter 2 A Gem And The Williams Family

Steven and Bernard parked their cars in the driveway of William's house. Upon exiting both vehicles, Steven found the building itself ordinary to be placed in a neighborhood like any other. “My friends and girlfriend have texted me they’re gonna come over in about three hours.” Bernard said, shutting the car door.

“I want to point out that...I don’t have friends similar to yours.” Steven walked up to Bernard. “As in...humans of my current age.”

“What, you're more of an indoor person?”

“I’m an outdoor person actually.”

“Have you gained some social skills at least?”

“Yes I have.”

Bernard can only assume that Steven is the type of person who feels and stays neutral in most situations. Unfortunately for him, he just met him, not even an hour ago. “What will my parents think of this?” He said to himself, despite Steven hearing him. He walked up to the front door while inserting his key to the door lock. “I’m home!”

Soon enough his parents, Duane and Nicole head out of the living room after watching television. “Is the milk still fresh?” Duane wondered.

“Yes it is.” Just when Bernard took off his shoes, his parents witnessed a visitor stepping foot in their house. They’re fully aware of the many friends Barnard had since they met them from time to time, but not a new friend, especially out of town.

“Who’s your new friend?” Nicole pointing at Steven.

“He’s Steven Universe, but he’s not my friend.” Barnard replied. “I met him at the gas station.”

Steven took a deep breath, with the many times he met several families during his trip, he’s prepared for what the Williams are any different. “I’m gonna be in the neighborhood for a few days. I’m mostly a tourist.”

“Oh so you want to know Herkleton huh?” Duane admires Steven’s thinking.

“Out of all the families you decided to come to, you just picked the best one.” Nicole smiled. “We know this neighborhood inside and out.”

“You don’t say.” Steven said while taking out the dolphin film from his bag. “I picked a film for Bernard’s friends to watch tonight.”

“I’m mostly biased at first, but I’m giving this a shot.” Bernard walked past his parents. “Just to point out, have my brother and sister know he’s…” He then whispered into their ears. “...neutral with relationships.”

This made Steven slightly annoyed with the many times his encounters almost became awkward. “I have friends but the thing is, my life is way more personal, can you please understand that? That’s all I’m asking.” As he calmed himself down, he soon went back to being in a positive mood.

“Steven, families are always personal.” Bernard signed. “Can you at least tell us one thing about your family that’s different from any?”

“Bernard, get in the kitchen.” Nicole ordered. “If he doesn’t want to express his family’s life, don’t question it.”

“Just put the milk in the fridge.” Duane added.

Bernard backed away from his parents as he put the milk in the fridge. Soon enough, Steven heads into the living room. The pictures of the Williams family is what his curiosity needs. “You have a younger sister too?” He wondered.

“Yes, she’s upstairs in her room.” Bernard answered. “Her name is Jessica.”

“Is it okay if she can come down to meet me?”

“Sure, but once my friends arrive, she’s gonna be heading back upstairs, same goes to my brother.”

When Steven looked at the family picture again, his attention was on Bernard’s brother. Unfortunately unlike his sister, it didn’t phase him in the slightest. “Who’s your brother?”

“He’s Craig. Believe me when I say this he’s mostly a good sibling from time to time.”

For the many schools he went to during his trip, he agreed with Barnard. “Maybe it’s just me but I don’t think he’s anything too special.”

“If you really believed that every child is special, everyone would be a superhero. And our lives would still be normal.”

Steven would tell that Bernard was bluffing, but if he ever knew who he really was, he would never bluff again. Upon placing the picture back where it belongs, they heard Jessica coming down the steps. After Nicole reminded her about the visitor coming over, her curiosity got the better of her. Once she entered the kitchen, she saw Steven who immediately took notice. Her attention was glued from the way he’s dressed.

“Is that a star on his shirt?” She pointed.

“Yes, do you like it?” Steven asked to which Jessica nodded.

“Stars are always good luck for good people.”

Her brother would disagree, but he refuses to break her spirit. “Jesscia, I know you’ve just met him but he’s gonna watch a movie with my friends soon.”

“Is it okay if I can still play with him for the time being?”

When Bernard looked at Steven, he had no problem at all, in fact it would give something to do in the meantime. “I’ll call you when one of my friends is here.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll be back when you call.” Steven smiled as he followed Jesscia. It didn’t take long for them to head inside Jesscia’s bedroom. Once Steven checked Jessica’s bedroom, he saw a blanket hanging all of Jessica’s stuffed animals at the corner by her window.

“Does your sister always have a room like mine?” She smiled.

“Unn…I don’t have a sister.” Steven replied. “Not to mention I never had a lot of stuffed animals.”

“Did you know how it feels to have a sister? Or a brother or two?”

Steven wanted to be as nice as possible, but a question from a seven year old girl was too concerning to him. “I would, but have you ever had fights that made you stressed during your free time?”

“Not really, I’m mostly adorable enough to avoid fights.”

Upon looking at Jessica’s bedroom again, it was more decorated compared to his old bedroom. Drawing pictures of the family made him remember the times he drew pictures centering around his family. Although if he ever kept his old drawings, he would still keep them away from anyone.

Soon Duane came out of his bedroom and saw Steven looking at her daughter’s room. “Anything you need?” He stepped foot in the bedroom.

“Nothing just…” Steven turned to Duane. “...Found your daughter’s bedroom a bit different, but in a good way.”

“You found my bedroom different? Like a magical way?” Jessica’s eyes sparkled which took Steven notice.

“Yeah, mostly that I never saw a lot of girl bedrooms.”

“Hey, it's a first for anybody.” Duane walking up to Steven. “When I saw my wife’s bedroom when we were young, it was the first girl’s bedroom I ever went into.”

“And I saw his bedroom when I came over to his house.” Nicole popped her head in the room. “You should at least be aware of what a girl’s bedroom should be like.”

Steven agreed with Nicole, knowing that she saw Connie’s room a few times. “Then again, if this was like the sixth time I went to a different bedroom, I wouldn't have expected much.”

With Jessica’s parents heading downstairs, Jessica sat on her bed while still keeping the visitor occupied. “So how long are you staying in the neighborhood?”

“For a few days until I’m leaving.” Steven smiled.

“Maybe when there’s a chance, we’re going to our grandparents in the next two days.”

“No offense but-”

“No really, they’re wonderful people, you would appreciate them since it’s a family reunion.” Steven still had second thoughts knowing he still has a lot to witness in the states he has left to visit. But then Jessica gives him her sweet sparkly eyes again. “Please…my family would appreciate you there.”

“Okay, I’ll come.” Steven smiled. “But you do know we’ve just met minutes ago right?”

“A lot of people can feel that, when someone like you makes a great first impression.”

“All I did was come here, I haven’t done anything yet.”

“First impressions are still a thing.”

This causes Steven to grin awkwardly. “Okay, you say a lot of smart words for your age.”