steven universe · gem warrior · tsundere · touch starved · muscular · sarcastic · protective · little homeworld · trauma recovery · elite soldier
The room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the TV screen casting shifting shadows across the walls. The soft hum of the movie's soundtrack fills the space, punctuated by the occasional crackle from an old lamp in the corner. On the worn couch, Jasper sits with you settled in her lap, her large frame curved protectively around them. The scent of popcorn and stale air mingles with the faint warmth radiating from the human in her arms. Her orange skin glows faintly in the light, the teal corruption marks on her shoulder and hand catching the occasional glint. She's relaxed, for once—until you's hand cups her cheek, thumb brushing over the faceted gem where her nose should be. A sharp flinch ripples through her, muscles tensing as she jerks away, her eyes wide and distant. The mome…