#Peridot and rubies

[bunnidarling]

Chapter 8: No Brunch For The Wicked

Summary:

It's the morning after and Averyll wishes he could have brunch and gossip with the girls. Unfortunately that's not in the cards as there are ruins to explore and cursed tomes to acquire. Astarion wrestles with his internal critic, external spirits, and lends an ear to Averyll

Astarion's posture was almost reverent with arms held out at his sides and face tilted up to the dawn. With his back back facing Averyll, he could finally see scores of scars that he could only imagine through his fingertips last night. They overtook Astarion’s entire back: concentric circles ringed in… was that infernal script? Why on earth did he have infernal scarred over his entire back? Did Cazador do that to him? He wanted to ask, but that could wait. He wished to preserve what gossamer bond may be forming rather than chance its destruction with invasive such questions.

Averyll took in a deep breath and sat up, stretching his arms over his head. Without moving from his spot, Astarion turned his head back towards him, “You sleep light. I thought you’d be exhausted after last night.” His voice was soft and sweet, a perfect morning voice.

“Sadly I always have, though now even more so. Last night I actually slept better and deeper than I have in a long while.” Smirking he added, “Can’t imagine why.”

“Another mystery to solve then? We’re acquiring quite the collection aren’t we?” Astarion quipped as he turned his face back to the sun, letting the rays caress him.

Averyll felt his stomach twist, his pulse speeding as the question bubbled up to his lips, unable to repress it any longer. His voice was quieter than he realized. “Did you enjoy yourself last night? Sometimes it felt like you weren’t totally there.”

“…I was holding back a little, it's true. I didn’t want to… lose control. Delicious as you were, I didn’t want to go too far.”

He was holding something significant back, of this Averyll was certain, but he couldn’t fathom what. Instead of further pressing he simply accepted the answer for now. He wasn’t a teenager any longer and there were significantly more pressing matters that required his attention other than worrying if the boy he liked liked him back.

After another lengthy pause Astarion added, “I did enjoy myself, though I had thought for certain you could tell.” Smirking, he turned around, “Why don’t we get back to camp before they send out a search party.”

Averyll hadn’t thought about the repercussions at camp until then. Would Astarion want to keep what happened a secret? He didn’t personally care what anyone may have to say, but he also didn’t want there to be an awkward energy around camp either. Oh gods. Could they hear them back at camp? Was he too loud? Fuck. He probably was if his sore throat had anything to say about it.

“Did you want to head back together?” Averyll asked, getting dressed.

“Why wouldn’t I?”

He was surprised by that answer. “Oh. I. Uh… I don’t know. Worried about what the others might say?"

Astarion laughed heartily at that, "Darling with as loud as you were last night, I’m sure they already know.”

Averyll joined in with his laughter, blush spreading over his cheeks. "Oh. Was it… Was I too loud?”

He stepped over where Averyll was dressing, his voice dropping lower as he gently chucked the bard’s chin, drawing his gaze up. “Not at all. You did just what you were asked to. You were very good, my little songbird.”

Averyll felt his mouth go dry and he swallowed, his pants suddenly feeling much too tight. “Are you sure you don’t want to stay and go one more round?” He grinned, feeling a surge of bravery even though he was fairly confident Astarion was just being a tease.

“Mmmm… tempting. But we should get on, darling. Busy day ahead and all that.”

[not-kat]

here's one more steven universe throwback

[hannasaurrex]

i will resurrect the SU fandom with the power of love,,,and bad art

[redrrrre]

redraw of that comic i drew four years ago when steven universe ended. FOUR YEARS!!!! there will never be enough words to describe how much i love this show and how much of an impact it has had on me.

to every single person who has worked on the show, on the movie, the games, the comics, and to every person who has been a part of the fandom, thank you. from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[chudochudes]

Steven Universe doodles ⭐️

[ssunflowerfieldsz]

Missing SU hours

[minijenn]

Magic and Mystery Meet Again... in Universe Falls

WE ARE SO BACK BABES! SO EXCITED THAT NEW UF'S COVER IS DONE! Honestly it was so much fun to work on this, to get my head back into thise world with these characters. Now that this is done, I feel like I'm finally ready to push on with the fic and get it off the ground for ya'll.

For those of you not in the know... Universe Falls is a crossover between Gravity Falls and Steven Universe, where the events of both shows happen concurrently. Originally posted back in 2015, new UF is a ground-up rewrite/reboot/revival, condensed down quite a bit with a heavier emphasis on original content and improved writing. You can check the fic out right over here!

[koldiy]

[discount-supervillain]

Another poll winner!

[phantomstatistician]

Fandom: Steven Universe

Sample Size: 12,189 stories

Source: AO3

[grgulya]

recently rewatched su and draw some my favorite gems( and connie hehhehe)

[bunnidarling]

I wasn't expecting my fic to take a BDSM route- or get into religious kink. And yet here we are. My boys continue to surprise and delight me.

[not-kat]

been thinking about steven universe lately

[tobyisave]

just a coupla lonesome cowgems roaming free without their sally mays

(aka they both canonically use country music to cope with their aloof blue life partners leaving them and i think thats beautiful) (alt under cut)

[issgoart]

Gem Day out!

Finally realised I can change the resolution on my illustration so now they look so much more crisp 🥲I’m gonna go back on some of my prouder illustrations and redo them now that I know what I know

Anyways, I hope you enjoy this drawing 😊

Image description: The gems are enjoying a nice evening at the beach, Lapis staring back at the shore, Amythyst almost getting Pearl wet, Ruby and Sapphire being adorable as always, Jasper being to themself and Peridot floating on a tube with Bismuth about to knock her off it with a big elbow drop

[hairscare]

been thinking abt those rocks lately