A Search For Something More

Chapter 12: An Olive Branch

It's been a couple of weeks since the talk I had with Soarin and Caramel, and true to my words, I have kept silent about believing to be in love with Octavia, but it is getting harder to do. The more she and I spend time together after school playing music and writing stories or have movie dates or hanging out with Vinyl and the rest of the E.M.R., the more I feel sure that I love her. I'm even convinced that she loves me back based on the way she smiles at me, encourages me, and appreciates me watching her play her cello. I might be getting my hopes up, but I like to believe it says a lot.

It wasn't long before I was able to let Caramel and Soarin in on the E.M.R. Octavia and I took them to Vinyl's house where we broke it to them what we've been doing and what really happened after the Dazzlings escaped. Obviously, they were upset that I lied them and everything, but Rainbow Dash was there too to help them understand that we didn't want to hide this from them and that both of us personally requested that we let them in our secret group in case a magical being attacks the school again. Eventually, they both forgave us and agreed to join the E.M.R., and the group welcomed the two of them with open arms.

Though I feel like we should keep an eye on Lyra and Bon Bon. They are continually checking out Caramel and nicknamed him "Caramel Bear." I hope they aren't going to fight over him like Rainbow Dash suggested.

Sonata has unfortunately been sent back to juvenile hall like Vinyl said. Thankfully Vinyl's parents' lawyer was able to apply for an appeal and because Sonata gave the police information about Adagio and Aria (magical stuff aside) and because of her good behavior at juvenile hall, it looks likely that she'll get the appeal and have the Apple family look after her. We've been visiting her whenever we can, but since they only allow two people to visit at a time, we've been taking turns, and today it's my and Octavia's turn to visit her.

The school bell rang, announcing the end of school for the day, and I immediately put my stuff into my backpack and head to the front entrance of the school to meet up with Octavia. I exit from the front entrance to find Octavia waiting for me at the bottom of the steps.

"Hello darling, how was school today?" Octavia asks after greeting me with a kiss.

"It was about the same," I answer. "Though I do like that, I haven't been getting any detention recently. It looks like you're becoming a good influence for me not to get in trouble from Ms. Harshwinny."

"Yes, you have been receiving less of her wrath since after we met," Octavia said with a pleased smile. "So, are you ready to meet Sonata?"

I took a moment to think about it before I answer. "Mostly. I fell nervous, given that I was the one who tased her."

"I'm sure she understands, Rough Draft," Octavia says. "Besides, she wants to change her ways, so it's working out for the best."

"Yeah, I guess," I say.

Before Octavia can say anything else, she feels her phone vibrating inside her skirt pocket. She picks it up and grumbles when she finds out who the receiver is.

"What?" I ask.

"It's my mother," she answers, annoyed. "Wait here. I'll be over in the corner."

She walks away and answers the phone. I look at her and watch her get into the phone call. I wonder what her mother is calling her for when suddenly I feel a tap on my shoulder, and I turn around to see Sunset Shimmer standing behind me with a nervous smile. My face immediately went sour as I look at her, and she flinches at my reaction, but then I remember how Octavia wants me to change my attitude, so I try to soften my sour mood.

We stand there facing each other before she finally spoke.

"Hi."

"Hey," I say with little charisma.