-AUTHOR POV-

As we left off, Stella and (YN) had an argument, knowing Stella was already upset about (YN) being so isolated and predictable ever since she met him...(YN) didn't took it very well...and that may have hurt him a bit...so Connie, Lapis and Peridot went off to go look for him while Pearl and the others talk to Stella about it. Soon, Connie puns him near the shore as her, Lapis and Peridot walked over to him...

Connie: You know, shilling on the shore it way too obvious.

(YN) notice her, Lapis and Peridot...

(YN): ...I'm not in the mood to talk now.

Peridot: Have you ever been in the mood??

Connie/Lapis: Peridot!

Peridot: What?? Just saying.

Connie: *sighs* Anyways, Do you mind if we join you??

(YN): Would it matter?

Lapis: Of course not. We just wanna know what's the fuss about.

(YN): ...What do you guys even want??

Connie: Well, we wanna come and admire what was going on between you and Stella.

(YN): ...She hasn't done anything wrong.

Peridot: She hasn't? And yet here you are. An emotionless wreck.

(YN): ...Tch. What do you know?? You three don't even know what's was sharpening between us.

Connie: We know enough to know that standing speechless isn't really your thing, (YN).

Peridot: Hehe. Hey you two. Check it out.

Suddenly, Peridot walks in front of (YN) as she yet shape forms into someone...

Peridot: (YN), look at me.

(YN) then looks at Peridot, and yet to know that Peridot has shape form into Stella, impersonating her as she says...

Peridot (Stella): "I'm actually in love with you, but I'm such a goofy girl with a complex control that I forgot how to handle my emotions with you now. When all I actually want for us is to be together and make out."

(YN): *flusters while grunting*

Peridot (Stella): Hahahahaha!!

Lapis: Peridot, really?

Connie: Come on Peridot, take it seriously.

Peridot (Stella): Oh come on. Admit it it's funny. Look how all flustered he got. Hehe, she really got under his skin-

Peridot then realizes (YN) standing up, starring at her menacingly with triggered red eyes, cracking his knuckles...

Peridot (Stella): N-Nonono!! I-I'll stop! I'm sorry!

Peridot went back to her original form...

Lapis: Sorry about her.

Connie: Yeah, she was just messing with you, right?!

Peridot: Y-Yeah....

(YN): Tch.

Peridot: But for real though, this isn't your thing.

(YN): What is...?

Peridot: Standing like a clog while Stella was barking all over you. We expected you to bark at her back, but you stood quiet and left.

(YN): ...She had the right. Everything she said was true about me.

Connie: I mean, I suppose I do know what happen between the two of you, but I don't wanna talk about it since you really don't remember at all.

(YN): I do...but...was wrong for me to do it??

Connie: What?? Of course not...but that's not that, you just stand there and took the hits like that, you must've messed up real bad. So, what are you going to do to make it up??

(YN): ...I...really don't know..

Lapis: Well, I guess you're only left with one option.

(YN): And that is??

Lapis: Tell her you love her.

(YN): Huh??

Connie: Lapis!

Lapis: What? Did I use the word right?

Peridot: Not really.

Lapis: Oh, sorry then.

(YN): ...Love??

Connie: Oh. Well you see (YN), love is a feeling of deep affection. It's a great interest and pleasure in something or to someone.

Peridot: But of course, you haven't experienced it yet.

(YN): ...Come to think of it. I...think I have.

Connie/Lapis/Peridot: You have??

(YN): Yeah...Eve since me and Stella have been hanging out...and lately...I've been having this...weird feeling inside of me, my chest throbbing and throbbing when I'm near with her or when Stella does something nice to me. And yet this feeling...makes me feel...happy with her.

Connie: Oh! So you do have love feelings for her!

Lapis: Oh, so I did use the word right then.

Peridot: Almost.

Connie: (YN), this is great. You have feelings for her will change everything....but first, you need to apologize.

(YN): ....I don't know. Maybe she still hates me for being what I am. An isolated bastard who can't even get along with others.

Connie: Don't say that. Cause we can help you with that. Why?? Cause that's what friends are for.

(YN) then gave a off a little smile...as he gets up and says...

(YN): ...Yeah, you're right...thanks.

Connie: Anytime. Now come on.

(YN): ...Okay.

-BACK AT THE BARN-

Amethyst: Come on Stella, talking about it will make you feel better.

Stella: I...I just don't wanna talk about it you guys, is that too much to ask??

Pearl: Amethyst, we should leave her alone.l, give her some space and-

Amethyst: I know how to make her talk.

Amethyst suddenly shape forms into (YN) as Stella blushes and feels a bit uncomfortable...

Amethyst (YN): Maybe if I look all like this, this will be able to make you talk, right Stella~?

Stella *Flustered* A-Amethyst!! Cut it out!

Amethyst (YN): Hahaha! Oh come on now, sugar, let's talk~!

Bismuth: Oh...this is just all kinds of wrong.

Pearl: I think that's a way of Amethyst trying to help...I guess. Amethyst, don't you think it's not the right time to be like that in the moment??!

Amethyst (YN): Oh lighten up, P. We all know we gotta face our problems in order to deal with them...

Stella: Actually, I appreciate if you guys just drop it already...I'm fine. I really don't need help. As long I avoid him, it'll be alright. Which it may be hard, but will soon work out and won't have to do anything between us...

Amethyst (YN): I know things will work out between you guys-

Pearl and Bismuth slap Amethyst behind her head...

Amethyst (YN): O-OW!! Hey! What the hell!?!

Pearl: You should learn to think before you even say something.

Bismuth: Look I understand you're tryin to cheer her up, but given the situation it's going to cause more difficult for both of them.

Amethyst (YN): Geez, you two are such a buzz kill.

Stella: ...

Outside, Garnet and Jasper were both sitting down, relaxing as they notice Connie, Lapis and Peridot back with (YN)...

Peridot: I can understand when Amethyst is slacking off, but could the two of you at least do something rather than sitting your butts??

Garnet: Someone has to keep an eye on the cows, right Jasper??

Jasper: *nods*

Peridot: Riiiiiight, the cows...

Garnet: So, how it all went??

Connie: It went good. Nothing bad at all.

Garnet: Hmm. (YN)??

(YN): ...Is she inside?

Jasper: She is.

Jasper then knocks on the wall, giving off a sign to Pearl, Bismuth and Amethyst...

Pearl: Ah. Connie, Lapis and Peridot must be back.

Amethyst (YN): Finally, felt like they took a whole damn day.

Pearl: Amethyst...are you really going to be looking around like that??

Amethyst (YN): What? It makes me feel more intimating than Purple Puma.

Pearl: *Sigh* Oh well. Stella, we'll leave you alone and give you some space, sounds good?

Stella: ...Yeah.

Pearl: Good. Let's Go Amethyst.

Amethyst (YN): Okay, but *whispers at Pearl* Shouldn't we do something about it still??

Pearl: There is nothing we can do  now. The only one who can deal with her is-

(YN): Ahem.

Amethyst (YN): (Y-YN)!!!

The two notices (YN) as Amethyst got startled, Stella hearing (YN)'s name made her feel like she doesn't want him anything to do with her nor doesn't want to be with him at all...Amethyst soon was sweating in fear, knowing she was impersonating (YN)...

Amethyst (YN): O-Oh yes Garnet! Hear you loud and clear! I'm coming to help!

She leaves the barn...

(YN): ...I'm not gonna bother asking 💢.

Pearl: Hehe, good. Cause I'd have a hard time explaining it.

And so, Pearl and Amethyst left (YN) alone with Stella, as Stella then wasn't looking at him as (YN) calls her...

(YN): Hey...

Stella turns around and sees him as (YN) says...

(YN): ...You have to hear me out.

-END OF CHAPTER 12-