A Search For Something More

Chapter 7: The Dazzlings' Trail

The next few days went by smoothly enough. Octavia and I would meet up at Vinyl's place after school with the rest of the E.M.R. to go over Vinyl's plan or otherwise hang out. On Wednesday, I took Octavia home to meet my parents and started to show her some movies starting with Ghostbusters and the original trilogy of Star Wars. She liked them okay, but was confused as to how my stories fit into the original trilogy. I explained how most of my stuff contained things closer to the new trilogy and added that I hope she forgives me if for when I show her the prequels. She had no idea what I was talking about, but she politely nodded figuring that she'll understand later.

It is currently Sunday which is also known as the eve of the Dazzlings trial. Everyone at Canterlot High has been getting more and more hyped to watch the three girls be brought to justice the closer we get to Monday. There's even a rumor on MyStable that some kids tried to camp near the courthouse to make sure they get seats to watch the trial.

I worry about the kids in my school sometimes.

So far, today has been just staying at home and watching TV and a little homework until I get a text from Octavia.

Octavia: Darling, are you currently busy?

Feeling confident that this might lead to another get together with my girlfriend, I quickly respond.

Me: Nah. I'm just hanging out at my house. You?

Octavia: Same. How do you feel about the trial?

I hesitate to answer.

Me: I'm a little nervous. I want to get it over with just to prove that we have nothing to worry about and the Dazzlings will be gone for good. Hbu?

Octavia: First of all, you know I don't like that texting slang. Second, of all, I feel the same. We've gone over the plan with Vinyl and Doc and the others a thousand times and it feels like we're doing it for nothing. I believe that what we're doing is with good intentions, but we could get in trouble just for being 'cautious' as Vinyl likes to put it.

Me: Well if anything happens, I'll stick by you, however, I can.

Octavia: I know you will, darling, and I will do the same for you. Plus it would be nice for things to go back to normal if that's at all possible.

Me: True that. :p

Octavia: *chuckles* Anyway, mind if I come over for another movie date?

Me: Not at all. I was thinking it's time I start showing you the Lord of the Rings movies.

Octavia: Actually, I think it's time I showed you one of my films for a change. It wouldn't be fair for you get to decide all of the movies.

Me: That's fair. What do you have in mind?

Octavia: My favorite movie, The Notebook.

Me: ... Very well. As your boyfriend, I shall respect your choice as you have with my films.

Octavia: Oh my goodness, Rough Draft, I was kidding!!!

Me: Oh thank heaven!

Octavia: Did you really think I would enjoy something as silly as The Notebook? What kind of girl do you take me for?

Me: Sorry! I just figured you'd be into some sort of romantic comedy that only girls like. I keep hearing from other guys who have girlfriends that their girls are always into that stuff and I thought maybe you do too.

Octavia: Ugh. Guys and their stereotypical views. Lord, help us all. Anyway, I'm on my way.

Ten minutes later, she's at the front door and we greet each other with a peck on the lips. We head to the living room while my mom is calling from upstairs jokingly saying, "No hanky panky you two!" I shout "Mom!" in embarrassment while Octavia blushes. I apologize for my mother's...eccentric demeanor and soon we put in Octavia's movie.