Drabble Tag 6: Steven Universe, Pearl/Rose, PG
Prompt: Teach
Fandom: Steven Universe
Pairing: Pearl/Rose
Rating: PG
Word count: 200
Pearl crossed swords with her mentor and nearly snapped her wrist at the impact. With a yelp, she let go of the hilt and heard the blade clatter to the arena floor.
"You're too stiff." Rose frowned at her. Pearl hated it when Rose frowned at her. "You need to relax."
"How can I relax when I'm fighting for your life?" Pearl's eyes stung with frustration.
"Oh, Pearl. We aren't fighting for anything right now but practice. Now is your chance to learn how to be relaxed and alert at the same time." She set her own sword down and moved behind Pearl. "Here. Keep your stance wide." Rose placed a hand on the underside of Pearl's thigh to gently lift and adjust her leg. "Keep your body lowered." Her other hand lighted on Pearl's hip and guided her down.
A burst of warmth blossomed in Pearl's gem and permeated throughout her projection. Relaxed and alert at the same time. A minute ago, she would not have seen how that could be possible, and yet...
"There, much better!" Rose smiled at her, and the warmth turned almost feverish.
Pearl would stab her spear through her own gem for that smile.
Fandom: Steven Universe
Pairing: Pearl/Rose
Rating: PG
Word count: 200
Pearl crossed swords with her mentor and nearly snapped her wrist at the impact. With a yelp, she let go of the hilt and heard the blade clatter to the arena floor.
"You're too stiff." Rose frowned at her. Pearl hated it when Rose frowned at her. "You need to relax."
"How can I relax when I'm fighting for your life?" Pearl's eyes stung with frustration.
"Oh, Pearl. We aren't fighting for anything right now but practice. Now is your chance to learn how to be relaxed and alert at the same time." She set her own sword down and moved behind Pearl. "Here. Keep your stance wide." Rose placed a hand on the underside of Pearl's thigh to gently lift and adjust her leg. "Keep your body lowered." Her other hand lighted on Pearl's hip and guided her down.
A burst of warmth blossomed in Pearl's gem and permeated throughout her projection. Relaxed and alert at the same time. A minute ago, she would not have seen how that could be possible, and yet...
"There, much better!" Rose smiled at her, and the warmth turned almost feverish.
Pearl would stab her spear through her own gem for that smile.