A Search For Something More

Chapter 17: The Date

The next few days after the "double date" with Caramel, Lyra and Bon Bon went relatively smoothly. It turns out that while Applejack was taking Caramel home, she gave him her own scolding, which Caramel received ashamedly yet maturely. Shortly after, Applejack decided that even though Soarin told him already, she thought it more honest to tell Caramel in person how she felt about him and dating in general. She went on to try to cheer him up by suggesting that since he seems like a nice guy and maybe they should try to officially become friends so she can at least get to know him better. Caramel was appreciative but still down to have the girl he loves to deny him herself, but when she offered to become friends, he was all too happy to accept.

"It's a dream come true to hear that she actually wants to get to know me," he said to Soarin and me gleefully. "Plus, we exchanged numbers, so now I can die knowing that I have Applejack's number."

Things between him, Lyra and Bon Bon were starting to become more peaceful. The Monday after the date, Caramel came to the two hyper girls and had an honest discussion with them as well. They were pissed off about it as you would imagine, but they eventually forgave him, knowing that he didn't mean any harm. He also convinced them to stop calling him "Caramel Bear" which they were hesitant to do, but eventually gave in knowing that it was for the best. They still slip out the name every now and then, but Caramel doesn't pay too much mind knowing they were doing so out of habit.

As for myself and Octavia, we began to spend a little more time together than usual. We convinced both of our parents to allow us to go on a special date and my dad agreed to let me borrow some of his nicer clothes and his credit card for the occasion. Octavia and I also spent time at her place after school where she would perform for me and I, in turn, would write my new story while she plays. On occasion, Octavia would stop playing and try to peek into what I'm writing, but I have caught wise and would close my notebook before she gets a chance. She would give me playful pout and ask for a peak only for me to tell her that I'll show her when it's ready.

On more joyous news for both the E.M.R. and the Rainbooms, Sonata had her trial while we were at the mall and won her appeal. The judge decided that given her good behavior in juvenile hall and her information to the police regarding Aria and Adagio, she was okay to be looked after by the Apples family provided that she also does community service at the vet clinic that Fluttershy works at. Sonata was all too willing to agree, thinking it would be fun to interact with cute little animals and because she is comfortable around Fluttershy after she comforted Sonata back when we were interrogating her.

The Tuesday after her appeal, Sonata was allowed back into Canterlot High. Once the Rainbows explained the situation, Principle Celestia was hesitant but eventually accepted Sonata's apology with a kind smile. Her acceptance back to Canterlot High was, however, not entirely well received by the rest of the school. Some of the students like Applejack's sister, Apple Bloom, and her two best friends were quick to forgive Sonata kindly, but the rest of the student body were not as ready to forgive her just yet.

It's currently lunchtime on Friday, and Caramel, Soarin, and I invited Sonata to sit next to us since she has the same lunch period as us.

"So Sonata, how it is going with your classes so far?" Soarin asks.

"I think it's going well," Sonata answers. "There are some students that still give me evil eyes, but I'm starting to get used to it. The teachers are pretty nice, but the hard part is the fact that I'm given so much extra school work just to catch up on the semester. Thankfully, Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie are in the same classes as me and they agreed to help me out."

"Well, that's a good deal," I say.

"Yeah, though I could do without Doc's experiments on me, though," Sonata says a little down.