A Search For Something More

Chapter 15: E.M.R. Meeting

"SHE DID WHAT?!"

It's the Monday after the ball and lunchtime at the school cafeteria. Soarin and Caramel had stuff going on on Sunday, so I have just told them what happened at the ball.

"You heard me," I say boastfully. "She confessed her love for me. It wasn't me who said it first, it was her. She pretty much announced it to the whole ballroom."

"Holy crap dude, that's awesome!" Soarin exclaims excitedly.

"Yeah, it really is," Caramel says. "But I still think it's too soon."

"Yeah, well, you also said be sure that she feels the same way, and she does." I point out. "So she loves me, I love her, and that's that."

Caramel sighs, knowing that I am right.

"I guess I can't argue with that." He says. "In any case, I am glad for you, Rough Draft. Really, this is wonderful news."

"Yeah, it is," Soarin replies. "So what happened to Blueblood after that?"

My face turns into a reluctant frown before I notice Vice Principal Luna standing at the entrance of the cafeteria. She was talking to Snips and Snails about something with a calm but disapproving look on her face. Just watching her act like her normal self like nothing happened on top of the fact that I don't know what she did to Blueblood after they left gives me goosebumps.

"Uh, why are you shivering, Rough Draft?" Caramel asks quizzingly.

I snap out of my thoughts and recollect myself to answer.

"Let's just say Octavia, and I technically have been asked not to talk about what happened to Blueblood," I say before I quickly change the subject. "By the way, Soarin, how's it going with you and Rainbow Dash?"

Soarin shrugs as he answers with a smile. "It's been going pretty tight. It's sort of awkward that were in two separate groups that kind of have to do with fighting magic, but she's cool about it for the most part. We just focus on soccer and otherwise hang out as a couple without any of the mushy stuff."

"Speaking of which," Caramel begins. "I got a text telling me to tell you guys that we got another E.M.R. meeting at Vinyl's place after school."

"And who sent you the text, Caramel Bear?" Soarin asks teasingly. "Was it your Lye Lye or your Bonnie Bon?"

Caramel's tan face turns deep red. He tries to hit Soarin on the head, but Soarin is too strong for it to have any effect.

"Stop calling me that already!" He exclaims. "And especially stop calling them those names! It's really creepy that they want me to call them that! And for your information, it was Vinyl who sent the text!"

"Alright, alright," Soarin says with his hands up in defense. "But seriously they've been chasing after you from the moment we joined the group. Why don't you just make a move on one of them already?"

"You know why," Caramel snaps. " I love Applejack. I'm not going to give up on her for two... really eccentric girls."

"Take it easy, dude. Soarin's just teasing you." I say calmly. "But all joking aside, maybe a little interaction with the two of them might do some good."

"Are you kidding me, Rough Draft?" He exclaims. "I barely said a word to Applejack at Pinkie Pie's party. How am I supposed to do any better with those hyperactive girls!"

"Exactly," I say. "Maybe by giving one of them a shot, you might grow to be more comfortable around girls that make you nervous. Who knows? Maybe Applejack will start to get interested in stuff like dating, and you will be comfortable enough to finally make your move, and you will get together."