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“Octavia, I have a reputation to maintain,” Vinyl muttered, cheeks red with shame as she tried to pull the beanie over her eyes.
“Oh shush, you sound just like Ps—” The cellist stopped talking abruptly, freezing in place.
“Like who?”
“Like… a broken record, I meant to say.”
“Whatever, I still look stupid.” Vinyl tore the beanie off her head and placed it back on the hook.
Luckily, the shop wasn’t very busy this early in the morning. Only two other ponies were nearby, and they were too busy obsessing over different coloured saddles to pay the other couple any mind. Which was fortunate, because they weren’t being very subtle today.
The DJ had been so drunk on the fact they shared the bed again (innocently, of course) that she hastily agreed to the plan her roommate set out for the day. It was Thursday, so the grey mare had two tutorials in the afternoon, which meant she wanted to get as much done in the morning as possible.
Remembering the difficulties they experienced on their spicy date a few days ago, Octavia decided that proper clothing was of utmost importance in the event they wanted to venture outside again. She had already secured herself some lovely blue boots and a white scarf, and was now attempting to outfit her roommate in similar clothes.
“But it looked great! It matched your mane perfectly,” Octavia persisted, following the DJ as she walked over to a different rack.
“Hmm… well, this one isn’t too bad I guess.” Vinyl plucked a greyish beanie from a hook and pulled it over her head. Most of her mane still stuck out from underneath it in a spiky mess, making her look rather cute. Octavia didn’t dare say as much out loud, of course. “Pretty sexy, huh?” said Vinyl.
The cellist didn’t reply verbally, instead fluttering her eyelashes and smiling. She may have been new to this ‘flirting’ activity, but she was learning quickly, as evidenced by the DJ choking on air for a moment. “Is something wrong, Vinyl?” Her smile grew.
Recovering somewhat, the unicorn stepped closer. “Dammit, Octavia,” she whispered. “That was totally unfair.”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” the grey mare replied innocently, brushing past her roommate in order to inspect the hoofwear section. “Now why don’t you pick out some boots? You’ll need them, especially if we go out walking at night again.”
“Alright, alright.” Vinyl turned and glanced at the display. “How about these dark ones with the black rim?”
“Rather droll, don’t you think? Besides, I expected more colourful choices from you.”
“But grey and black are my favourite colours!” the DJ replied defensively.
“I’m only saying that it’s… rather… odd…” Octavia trailed off, and when Vinyl looked to see why, she found the cellist smirking knowingly at her.
“What?” Vinyl frowned.
“You’re very sweet, but I don’t mind if you want to pick brighter shades. Really, they would suit you better.”
“I… huh?”
It was Octavia’s turn to frown in confusion. “You mean you’re not doing this on purpose?”
“Doing what?” The DJ was getting rather bewildered at the odd behaviour of her roommate.
Her perplexed look giving way to a soft smile, she waved her hoof slightly to dismiss the issue. “Oh Vinyl, you’re even sweeter than you realise. Don’t worry about it.”
“O-kay…” Vinyl turned her attention back to the boots. “Screw it, I’m gonna get these and I don’t wanna hear a word against ‘em.”
“Not a word.”
On the short trip to the counter, Octavia seemed to stay closer than was really suitable in a public environment, yet Vinyl couldn’t quite summon the motivation to step away. As if standing next to each other in front of a shopkeeper was going to get them in trouble.
Still, she hated how her first thought was of what other ponies might think. That kind of restriction was something she hadn’t experienced in years. Her time in high school had affirmed her self-confidence to the point where very little could shake her.
But now she had a weakness. A gorgeous, incredible, amazing weakness, but a weakness nonetheless. Octavia was the chink in her armour; the soft spot in her psyche. She was simultaneously the most valuable and the most vulnerable part of her.
So now she had to worry about what other ponies would think, for Octavia’s sake. Before, she could ignore the opinions of others on the basis that she had nopony to answer to but herself. Her parents had long given up, and she had no siblings. It was sort of why she became so self-assured in the first place, despite her failings: The world expected nothing from her, so nothing bothered her.
This weakness, she realised, was an inherent part of what she now shared with Octavia. Whatever it was, it was absolutely crucial. It was this gap in her protection that allowed her to feel the way she did.
Vinyl paid for the clothing on autopilot, still deep in thought. They exited the shop and stood for a moment in the street, letting the steadily-growing crowds shuffle by. It didn’t take Octavia long to realise something was wrong when her DJ didn’t say anything.
“Vinyl? Are you alright?” she asked, more than a little bit concerned at the uncharacteristic silence.
“Huh? Oh, yeah, I’m fine.” The unicorn seemed to come out of a daze, quickly donning a grin that put her roommate’s heart at ease.
“Is there anywhere else you want to visit before we go home?”
Home, as in, our home, that we share, together, home.
“Nah, let’s head back. I’m sick of sharing you with the rest of the world,” replied the DJ, cheering internally at the blush on Octavia’s cheeks. It usually meant that she would be treated to an extreme close-up of those pretty amethyst eyes as soon as they got through the door. Which, the fluttering in her chest admitted, was quickly becoming her favourite hobby.
It was fortunate then that the cellist seemed just as enthusiastic about their latest shared activity, because kissing was extremely fun. Staying up into the early hours of the morning, holding each other tightly, with nothing but the soft sounds of lips against each other to disturb the peace… it was magical. More magical than actual magic.
As they walked back through the streets of Manehattan, Octavia seemed to accidentally bump her hips against Vinyl’s a lot more than usual. It wasn’t much, but it pushed the DJ’s mind into uneven terrain. It was a topic that was bound to come up sooner or later, and she guiltily admitted to herself that she wasn’t exactly trying to stop thinking about it. If just kissing was so fun…
But those were dangerous waters to tread. Vinyl buried the thoughts under a pile of worries and did her best to ignore them for the time being. Her cellist trotted along merrily, completely oblivious to the impure thought processes transpiring in the white pony beside her.
As they entered and traversed the university campus, Octavia snuck a glance at Vinyl, who was still grinning at something unseen. The cellist knew, on some level, that she didn’t really have to ‘sneak’ glances anymore, and that Vinyl probably wouldn’t mind in the slightest if she asked to spend the rest of the day (the year(my life(eternity))) just studying her every facial feature. The only thing that stopped her was the ever-present fear of creeping her roommate out.
Sure, she had gotten away with a lot of things lately, but there was no reason to push the boundaries. Vinyl hadn’t even said a word when she woke up and saw Octavia sheepishly pushing her bed against the DJ’s so they could have more room to roll around during their… experiments, she liked to call them.
Because that’s what they were, really. She needed to find out if it was possible to kiss a pony until they could no longer articulate thoughts. It was, but further study was needed. Octavia was good at studying.
And so the cellist found herself wearing a grin not unlike the one on the unicorn beside her, while entertaining some thought processes that were also not far removed from her roommate’s.
As they wandered down the path leading to the student village, the two ponies noticed a particular secret waitress stepping out of their building. She spotted them immediately and trotted over, blue-and-pink mane bobbing with each step.
Vinyl tensed up and edged slightly closer to Octavia on instinct. For her part, the cellist summoned a warm smile while simultaneously mentally preparing herself for what could be a battle of words.
“Octavia, I was looking for you,” said Bonbon as she drew to a halt in front of them. “And, um, hi Vinyl.” The addition was as forced as it was awkward, the cellist noted.
So she is more comfortable with me than with Vinyl for some reason… interesting.
“Hello Bonbon. How can I help you?” Octavia replied, opting for a friendly tone.
“Well, you already have, actually. I just wanted to thank you.”
“I have?”
“Um, you have spoken to Lyra recently, right?”
The grey mare nodded, the surprised reaction of the white pony in her peripherals making her feel a little guilty for not telling her sooner. Lyra was as much Vinyl’s problem as hers. “Did my words influence her?”
“A lot.” Bonbon stepped closer and looked around to make sure nopony else was nearby. “She came into the shop I work at. I won’t go into detail, but she was really depressed. I went over to take her order, completely forgetting that she didn’t know I worked there. It… wasn’t my brightest moment.” The mare reddened, but pushed onwards. “As soon as she saw me, she started crying. I’ve never seen her cry at anything. Granted, I’ve only known her for a semester, but still… she’s not the type to bawl her eyes out. Oh, and please don’t tell anypony what I’m telling you.”
They nodded quickly.
“Alright, well, I took my lunch break and we went into the back room to talk. She broke down and told me all of these things I had no idea about, things I didn’t think she was even capable of understanding. At some point, I asked her how she came to all those conclusions. She told me that you spoke to her, Octavia, and your words made her rethink everything.”
The cellist tried to exchange incredulous looks with Vinyl, but the unicorn was too busy wearing a huge, proud grin.
“Which is why,” Bonbon continued, “I want to thank you. Honestly, I think you’ve saved the best friendship I’ve ever had. I can never repay you.”
Octavia was beginning to realise that Vinyl wasn’t the only pony who was more complex than they appeared. It seemed everypony had their own stories, and even if she didn’t quite understand them, she could at least be happy she helped them.
But there was one little problem…
“I’m very glad to hear that you two are friends again. However, I must ask, did you… tell her about Vinyl and I not exactly being enemies?”
Bonbon’s eyes widened. “Oh, no, definitely not! It couldn’t have been further from my mind.” After a moment, she cocked her head to the side curiously. “I know it’s none of my business, but… are you two… together?”
Octavia had lowered her defences as soon as it became clear that Bonbon’s intentions were good, so instead of replying with a carefully planned and convincing response, she spluttered a few nonsensical noises and fell silent. Fortunately, Vinyl stepped in to reply in her stead.
“What makes you ask that?” she said, trying to maintain an air of nonchalance.
The cream-coloured mare’s gaze focused very deliberately on every article of clothing the two ponies wore. Vinyl followed it, finally realising what Octavia was talking about in the shop.
Grey and black boots and beanie. How did I not see that?!
Still, part of her felt giddy with happiness at seeing her cellist wearing her colours in return. It was completely unfashionable and had a terrible contrast, but she wore them anyway. White and blue on grey…
I could get used to that.
“Uh, so we’re wearing clothing that just happens to be the same as each other’s coat and mane. That doesn’t prove anything,” Vinyl said defiantly. It was a shaky retort, and she knew they were in trouble.
“If you say so. Everything looks pretty clear from where I’m standing, anyway.” Bonbon smirked at them both, making it clear that she wasn’t about to believe any excuses.
Octavia managed to reclaim the ability to form complete sentences. “W-well, I’m sure you’re not the type of pony who would go sharing your theories with others.”
The blue-and-pink maned mare had the decency to look offended. “Of course I’m not! Gossip was what almost ruined my friendship with Lyra in the first place.”
“Regardless, please try and be careful.”
“I won’t tell anypony, I promise. It’s the least I can do for you both.”
“Us both?” repeated Vinyl, raising an eyebrow.
“Well, yes. It’s clear to me now that you’re not nearly as bad as Lyra used to insist. Please understand, she is a very complicated pony.” Bonbon had a strained expression, as if desperate to make Vinyl see Lyra differently. “We didn’t mean anything by the jokes we made in class, I swear. She was a different pony, and I… well, I don’t really have an excuse. I thought they were funny. But we’re still sorry, though.”
Vinyl thought it over for a few moments, then broke into a grin. Ponies who held grudges never got far in the world, she reckoned. “Don’t worry about it.”
The grey mare beside her also started to smile. “I would prefer a friend over an enemy any day.”
Bonbon beamed. “Great! I admit, it was pretty daunting telling you all of that. But Psych was right, you two really are nice ponies.” Their jaws dropped, unnoticed by the happy cream-coloured pony. “Well, I’ll talk to you later, new friends!” She giggled and trotted past, heading back to the main area of the campus.
“Psych…” croaked Vinyl.
“Is there anything that pony isn’t involved in?” Octavia said disbelievingly.
Gasping in realisation, the unicorn rounded on the cellist. “What if he knows? Did he tell her to come see us? How does he know we live in this building?”
“Um, Vinyl, perhaps we should take this to our room.” Octavia knew she couldn’t put off telling Vinyl about Psych any longer. Guilt flooded her mind as she realised she probably should have told her a few days ago.
They made haste into the building and up the stairs, welcoming the warmth inside. The cold was less noticeable when they had clothes on, but it was far from gone. Once inside their room, Octavia deliberately took her time taking off each boot, trying to stall the dreaded moment for just a bit longer.
Vinyl pulled her beanie off, letting her hair resume its former shape. She slipped off the boots and approached her roommate slowly. In any other circumstances, she would move in for a kiss, but she was far too worried to be in the mood.
“Do you know something I don’t?” she asked quietly.
Octavia cringed and looked at the ground. “Please don’t get angry.”
The unicorn felt a stab of pain in her chest at the idea. She quickly moved closer and raised the cellist’s chin so she looked her in the eyes. “I’m not gonna get angry. Just tell me what’s up, cause I feel out of the loop here.”
Taking a deep breath, Octavia took the plunge. “Psych is the current student councillor. When I went to see a professional, it turned out to be him.” Jamming her eyes shut, she continued quickly. “I told him everything. How the arguments were fake, how we became friends, how… how you make me feel…” Her voice dropped to a whisper. “Everything.”
She didn’t dare open her eyes to see Vinyl’s reaction, for fear of seeing those garnet eyes laced with disappointment, or rage, or sadness. It would be too much. “Vinyl, I am so, so sorry. I-I was confused about so many things, and–”
The feeling of lips quickly pressing against hers indicated it was time to stop talking. It was a short peck, meant to silence and reassure simultaneously.
“What did he say?” the DJ asked softly.
“He gave me some advice. It gave me the courage to come back to you and… well, you know what happened.”
“He didn’t say ‘I knew it’ or anything?”
“No, definitely not. He was completely professional.”
Vinyl sighed in relief. “I’m glad to hear he’s not as much of a douchebag as I thought he was, but I’m still kinda hurt that you didn’t tell me.” She immediately found herself enjoying the extreme close-up she had been thinking about earlier in the day. “Mmfgh!” It was impossible to not immediately accept the cellist’s apology. “You know what, I’ll get over it.” With the words out of the way, she moved in to return fire.
This was something she hadn’t considered during her reverie at the shop. She had thought of Octavia as a weakness, albeit one she couldn’t do without, but a weakness nonetheless. That may have been true, but it wasn’t the extent of Octavia’s influence in her life.
As she had just felt, her cellist gave her the strength to not let the little things affect her. She was her greatest strength as well as her most vulnerable weak point. It didn’t matter that Psych knew, or that Bonbon suspected, or that everypony would probably know soon enough.
All that mattered was Octavia, breathing hard and blindly trying to pull Vinyl closer than was physically possible. At the end of the day, as long as she could come home to her cellist, nothing else mattered.
Another new addition to this story’s steadily-growing soundtrack was made by Le Soldat Pony. It’s a delightful classical instrumental that encapsulates Octavia’s mixed feelings and how they conflict with the way she was raised. I didn’t realise that part was apparently so moving!
Regarding clop: If there are any sex scenes in this story, they will be submitted in a separate story altogether and linked to from here. I understand that people like reading pony romance in certain levels, some just like the flirty, playful banter, some like the pure, emotional bond between two beings in love, and some like the full-on progression of events leading to and including sex, so I’m going to play it safe and make any questionable scenes entirely skippable by those who don’t want to read them.
That said, I believe that sex is a fairly important part of romantic relationships, and I will not be avoiding the issue in the main story. As beautiful as their growing love may be, it has manifested inside two beings who I have attempted to make fairly realistic: they have flaws, hopes and desires like any sentient creature. I can’t bring myself to completely ignore the ‘desires’ part on the off chance that a reader might find it disturbing. I hope I don’t lose anyone because of this, but it’s the way it has to be.
To summarise: there will be no clop in this main story, but the issue of sex will not be avoided.
Also this has +1800 favourites now. That’s nuts. You’re nuts. I love you.
(I swear I’ll stop writing massive author’s notes now!)
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(the year(my life(eternity))) brackets within brackets within brackets?
We need to go deeper!
Anyway, awesome chapter and I look forward to seeing the relationship between Vinyl and Octavia intensify and Bob-bon's and Lyra's relationship blossom! Damn this story is good! And so many soundtracks!
By the end of the story, you could sell an album called Vinyl and Octavia: University Days
I like the massive author's notes. It gives me (I can't speak for anyone else) a better understanding of why you take the story where it's going. The story itself is a polished gem, but with that type of background, it becomes something more. So please more massive author's notes?
the Author's Notes approval will be Doubled! 
and as for the cloppyness note, I'm glad that the preferences of a few won't hold you back from making this story as complete as you feel it needs to be. making the 'fun' parts a separate option is a good compromise, and I for one, can't wait to read anything and everything you come up with 
Another chapter, another song, another great time reading and listening to said artistic items.
I really enjoyed how you got those two to inadvertently get the colors of each other, it was very cute. Especially when Bon-Bon pointed it out. Indeed, Vi, how'd you miss that?
I'm still rather interested in what will happen when Tavi's mother gets wind of all this and stuff.
OHMAGOD IT UPDATED! 
This was even more adorable than the previous entries. Matching outfits coloured like the other, Lyra is at least partially redeemed, and the phrase "Her cellist" conjures up the cutest image. Beanies mean cold weather, then comes snow, and that brings us closer to the Hearth's Warming chapter and -speculation, naturally- something with Octavia's mum. To quote Bender, "Whoever's directing this is a master of suspense!"
Phew that was an awesome chapter!
Image: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/Vinyl_Scratch_lolface.pngAnyways I loved the whole colored coordinated clothing and how Vinyl didn't notice at first.
Also I'm really interested in seeing more of the relationship between Lyra and Bonbon but now it seems like they are both just close friends and straight (for now?) which can work out too but time will tell I guess.
Regarding clop, I'll admit to being one of the readers that only likes the "pure, emotional bond" of romance and I only read Scratchtavia fics because I love the bond that grows in them and to be blunt (because as you said we're not skirting around issues here) I would be too disturbed to read any clop however I wouldn't be upset if there's just references to their romantic actions because let's face it they are in a romantic relationship as opposed to just plain friendship.
That was kind of a ramble so basically: I don't want to read clop (and am glad it will be skippable) but I understand that they might have to make references to it in the story.
Finally I ALWAYS look forward to the next update of this
Image: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31471793/FiMFiction/emoticons/misc_Vinyl_Scratch.pngKeep up the good work!
Yay update! I know that you've got a life outside this story, and I appreciate that it will (generally) come first, but sometimes I just want to reach through the screen, grab your head and yell "I NEED MOAR!" because I just can't get enough of this story! Maybe it's that VinylxOctavia is my OTP, maybe it's that I think you've got a fantastic story going, or maybe it's both in one giant...thing. (Words fail me 
)
I love that you're making LyraxBonbon a subtle side-story (maybe even a full on part of the plot? (double dates in the future if that's where you're taking their relationship?)) and I have to ask: are there going to be any Lyra/Bonbon centered chapters or will they just be something we'll figure out? And if it's the second, could you please write their story?
I agree with Web of Hope about any future clop. It's nice that you'd make them separate for your more "innocent" readers, but that'll never stop me from reading them!
Vinyl and Octavia's University Days, My Roommate is a Vampire, and Accidental Harmony were all updated on the same day. I couldn't be any happier right now. Thank you very much for your time and effort, but I must ask for MOAR!
I also approve of the MassiveAuthorsNotes.
I love the flirting, it's what makes relationships fun to read.
Regarding your little addition at the end, I applaud you for realizing you're treading on dangerous territory, and that lots of people don't really dig this kinda thing in stories that have ponies rather than people. As for me personally, I can tolerate a small amount of sex as long as it's not gratuitous (meaning it's not meant for 'clopping') and just another part of the story. Most of us are adults here, if not by age by virtue of maturity, and we can go about things like this in a sensible manner. Besides, I found this story through EqD and they always check their stuff before publishing it. So I have faith that I'll like whatever comes next as much as I liked the rest of the story.
This is one reader that you certainly haven't lost.
I have to say, one of the things I like so much about this story is how it does actually seem like a real romantic relationship. It seems very natural and you can see these two characters have a very genuine emotional bond. Combine that with likeable characters, good pacing, and a nice style of writing, and this story is definitely my favorite (and if not, it's very close!)
yay new chapter -does happy dance- so question about the future that will probably not get answered right away. will octavia's mother try to get psych fired at some point in the story, it just seems like something that she would do.
>>925984 oh cool you play nose guard too, how good are you at getting into the backfield and screwing up the offenses play?
What a great way to start the day off. This chapter was really cute too, seriously everyone in that class will learn about them one by one it seems. Also nice to see Lyra isn't being to conceited now. As always, I want more now but only after today. Got a meet-up to go to.
Ya, pretty much.
I'll be honest here, when I saw I got an update from this story... I Did infact do a little dance... But that's besides the point! Another great chapter! I find myself falling even MORE inlove with the characters. And congrats on getting another song. You now have an intro song, a credits song, and one to welcome you back from a commercial. Anyway, love everything, keep it up! 
!! Great story can't wait for the next update
Yes an update, I love this story and am so glad to know that you will not skip straight over sex. It adds to the story. I'm also glad to hear that it will not actually be in this stroy but just have a link, so when I post a link on forums here to let more people read it, they don't get deleted because of sex. Again loveing the story and can not wait to read more.
>>927170 cool cool same here they normally start double teaming me by the second or third down, there are ways around it though. if they are double or triple teaming you that leaves an opening for one of your other team mates to get in. its just a matter of predicting which players are doing the teaming and making sure that your own team knows are in a position to take advatage of it.
Yet again you show your self to be one of the good writers.
I agree with you about the sex issue, the story would seem to lose its true feeling if it was just skipped out, now I'm not into clop by any means no 
But I wont shun it. After all it would be the natural course for the story to follow, after all they are young and in love its just how these things go in real life
So again well done for another brilliant chapter and I can't wait for more. 
All you have to do is take a cup of words and add it to the mix! Now just take a little something sweet not sour, a bit of sex just a pinch! Making these treats is such a sinch add a teaspoon of Vinyl! Now you add Octavia, then you count to four and you never get your fill! Updates! So sweet and tasty, updates! Don't be too hasty, updates! Updates! Updates! Updaaates!
Sorry, that song came to mind when I saw this chapter come out
This is quite nearly my favorite fic ever, please never stop weaving your magical pony romance thing, it's just so beautiful. You've created something... like an Altoid. This story is curiously strong, er- adorable. 
Not that I've read a ton of Octavinyl stuff, but this is the best, IMO.
(Also I'm one of those readers who'd rather miss the clop, so, thanks for that)
"I have considered writing Lyra and Bonbon: University Days, but if I do it will likely be after I finish this, and that's not for a while."
- You have no idea how happy those five words made me! It is reassuring to know that there is still a lot more in store for Octavia and Vinyl in this story.
I think its unfair that we can only give one fav and one thumbs up for a single story, because I keep wanting to give you more. This chapter was another wonderful well-polished gem. You do a wonderful job painting a realistic image of both Octavia and Vinyl's personalities. I really appreciate how you bring us inside their minds and show us the complexities, thoughts, flaws, fears, hopes, emotions, and desires that motivate their actions and shape their lives.
I also support your decision regarding the clop (I know something similar was done with the opening clop material for "Two's Company, Three's a Crowd," another wonderful ongoing Vinyl and Octavia story). I'm not a fan of clop for clop's sake; God knowns the internet is already bursting at the seams with meaningless clop. However, if integrated properly and tastfully within a developing romantic relationship, it can be provide greater insights regarding the characters and their relationship. You've already alluded to some of the desires, fears, concerns, hestitations, that both characters have regarding their developing physical relationship. Nevertheless, I also agree that even tasteful and meaningful clop material should be clearly labelled and preempted with a warning for those who are uncomfortable with it. Your decision strikes a fair balance on the issue.
As for your 'massive' author's notes, there is no need to stop them. Its wonderful to get a glimps at the thought process taking place behind the story and to gain an understanding why certain decisions are made. These topics sometimes come up in the comments, but its not always practical to read ever single comment posted.
I used to think that a Vinyl standing up for Octavia against her mother would be an epic showdown, but the more we learn about Psych, the more I want to see him in a showdown with Octavia's mother.
(the year(my life(eternity)))
Why can't I hold all these parentheses?
Because that’s what they were, really. She needed to find out if it was possible to kiss a pony until they could no longer articulate thoughts. It was, but further study was needed. Octavia was good at studying.
Good lord, I was grinning like an idiot all throughout that paragraph. You write the cutest things, you know that, Dawn? Tavi and Vinyl's relationship is so darned adorable.
There will be no clop in this story, but the issue of sex will not be avoided.
I can live with that. Thanks for clarifying.
Also, just looked at the description for the first time in a while - This fic has not only become very popular, but has cetainly inspired alot of music. Congrats!
I think Vinyl needs to take her subconscious aside and have a little chat with it ... first drawing treble clefs everywhere, dreaming treble clefs, incorporating classical instruments into her music, and now colour-coordinating her clothing with her marefriends natural colours. Then again, Vinyl is not know for her subtlety, so I guess her subconscious shouldn't either.
another adorably fabulous chapter for the first fanfiction i ever started reading and to me this is the best fanfiction. You have done a very fabulous job dawnfade and i am very pleased with how this story is going and how the earlier chapters went they were all just so extremly fabulous
It would be amazing if someone drew the picture of vinyl and Octavia wearing those clothes. It would be so cute again great chapter. And it was a good idea with the separate scenes.
Again love the fic. Great idea. ( for more information look at my original comment on chapter 13)
>>929886 Well, in my books he's fighting over that honor with Kester Malt, Octavia's father in "Two's company, three's a crowd", another one of my favourite fics.
... I just realized that three of my favourite shipfics are Scratchtavia.
great chapter by the way.
>>929474 I second the request for a showdown.
You cannot fathom the amount of love I have for this story. You make me jealous that I'm not even a quarter as good as this, but you inspire me to do better. Keep up the incredible work!
Also regarding clop, I believe sex is a very important part of a strong relationship. While I will be reading if you do make a side release for that, I'm glad you are leaving that out of the main story.
hey im in a little problem with your writing! nothing serious just think it may help a few of us out later. in the end of the chapter you mentioned you may have skippable parts. well a few of us just get the .epub every time and read it on our nooks. so if a chapter has a skippable part in it, can you make mention at the begging of the chapter there is a skippable part and link in it. so the few of us who read the .epub can go to the link and download both .epub so we can read the whole thing on the go without reading maybe half way through and going, ohhh! it would be helpful. i think im in the minority here on this problem but if its not a bother to you or mostly everyone else, you think you could do this. thanks and understandable on either outcome!
>>934392 ok, thanks for the fast response. i have thought about it and i don't think i will be affected after all! if the skippable parts are listed in a new story, ill just watch and favorite both. you will i guess release both at the same time and ill see both in my favs when i go to get them, so this way i wont being missing out. sorry to waste your time when its kinda an obvious thing! so ya, ill just fav the university days optional story or whatever you call it as well, so ill get updated on it as well! thanks for addressing my concern, it means alot!
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