Sis, you better not be going to see RRBB, or Celestia help me I'll get a Twilight to teleport me there and drag you home!
MixaMax
You've done enough already. If this is the last chance I get to be with her I'll go for it.
Short&Hoofy
Why?! Just tell me that? She doesn't even notice you! You've been at it for years and what has it gotten you? I'll tell you what—a bowl of trouble! You used to be happy once, top of your class and everything. Look at you now!
I've been friends with RRBB ever since Vol 4, but I'm still mad at her for that. And you for being so stupid. Bottom line, if you go you tell her what you think of her!
MixaMax
You're one to talk. All the times I asked you for advice on that topic you were busy. You didn't even know I had feelings for her!
Short&Hoofy
So I'm a crappy sister, what else is new? And why didn't you tell me? I had to find out from PaintDrop and Lyra about the whole mess. PaintDrop of all ponies! Do you know his stupid this sounds? A classmate knows more about your life than me!
MixaMax
Sis, I really don't want to argue. I've already agreed to move to the Empire. Let me have the next few months to myself okay?
Short&Hoofy
No! I'm not letting you see her! Hate me all you want, I'm doing this for your own good! One day you'll understand.
MixaMax
She already understands.
Jade
What the *yay*?! You added him to the PM? :/
MixaMax
Someone has to talk sense into you, Max. And in this case it's me. Have you ever asked yourself why Short never spoke to you about her life at school? I'll tell you. She doesn't want to disappoint you. It's stupid, but that's her greatest fear.
Sorry, Short, but as long as we're laying all cards on the table I have to say this. You always go to extremes for the ponies you love. Your sister, your parents, RRBB. I know the feeling. And I know the pain. I think Max is wrong not to let you go, but right in saying you should make your feelings known. Waiting is good, but as we've seen RRBB won't ever get over YouKnowWho on her own.
It's your choice: fight or get out of the way.
Jade
Jade, you *yay*! Stop filling her head with *yay*!
MixaMax
Did anypony stop you when you went halfway across Equestria to propose?
Jade
That's different. I knew you were the one for me. That night at the meetup, then your story. I never hid anything! She's going through a high school crush.
MixaMax
I think it's more than that, Max. Short isn't you. And even if it is, she'll handle it. You did. You told me parents had enough faith to let you make your own choices. Why not her?
Jade
Sis, tell me right now. Are you only after her because she's gay?
MixaMax
No. I think I love her.
Short&Hoofy
*yay*!
MixaMax
I know. I'd have liked to have this talk with you face to face... You were always busy, and then there was the site, Jade... it never was a good time. I didn't mean to hide it from you, I just sort of made a decision on my own. You were never supposed to find out. I just... I just had too high hopes after the meetup. She had just broken up (sort of) with YouKnowWho so I thought I could move in.
Short&Hoofy
That's precisely why you should have asked me! Being there after a breakup is the worst thing! You can't replace somepony. Not like that. You just marched straight into the friend zone. :(
MixaMax
I know. I'm stupid. And at the same time they're a couple made in heaven. There's no way I can compete with YouKnowWho. She's just too perfect.
Short&Hoofy
That bag of feathers? Ha! She's not half as pretty as you!
MixaMax
Err, let's get serious, sis. :/ I had a crush on her for a while in middle school.
Short&Hoofy
Wait, what?!
MixaMax
That time I asked you to buy me a scooter? Sometimes I wonder how you ever got Jade :/
Short&Hoofy
Luck, that's what it is. Just tell her, okay? It's absurd I'm the one giving advice, but at worst that's one rejection less till your match.
Jade
Stupidness aside, are you sure, sis? Let's imagine everything goes your way. RRBB stops pining after YouKnowWho and happens to be secretly in love with you. What then? That filly has serious issues. And I mean like serious serious. All her life believing she's a freak. Living with that pain and hatred, oh and let's not forget she's used to having everything her way. Not sure if that's a coping mechanism or her characters, but either way you'll be in for a tough time.
Think about it. Equestria is a huge place. You'll meet someone who loves you and who loves you back. Someone better than RRBB.
MixaMax
I love her. And I have been coping. Who do you think she turns to when PaintDrop isn't there? Or when she gets into a fight with PaintDrop? Right now I just wish she'd notice me.
Short&Hoofy
Short, I can tell you from experience that no one ever notices anypony. If I hadn't said the things I did or written that story confession do you think Max would have paid any attention to me?
Jade
I really don't approve of this. I think it's a huge mistake and you'll only get hurt... a lot. Not to mention that RRBB will get hurt as well in the long run. She's perceptive as a brick right now, but at some point she'll realize and that will hit her hard. Sometimes I wish you could be more of a *yay* like her. You'd feel a bit better.
If you're sure, go ahead. Just be ready for the hurt. Either way I'll be here for you.
MixaMax
I know. *hug* I'll try to tell her after school. Wish me luck I guess.
Short&Hoofy
Good luck! Love you, sis.
MixaMax
If you're anything like your sister, RRBB doesn't stand a chance ;)
Jade
Title Puns! And yes, trouble.
Hope it goes okay... YouKnowWho isn't gay, though, I think?
I hope things turn out well for Short but her sister does have a point about it being a bad idea and RRBB does have multiple unresolved issues.
Lisa Eclaire, Your story is featured again. How many times is this? Why is this such a good story (rhetorical question)?
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How about this theory: The different Sparkles are Twilight, Sunset, and soon to be GreatSparkle (Trixie), all of whom are actually half-sisters (Night Light got around).
Crazy? Sure. But crazier things have happened.
Okay, Max is still a bit of a bitch I see, but at least she is coming around. I am curious though, why is Short moving to the Empire?
FINALLY!
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Remember! There could be a Twist! :P
Thank Luna for Jade. Seriously, I'd hit Max... with a Greyhound bus at 80 mph... repeatedly... with IEDs strapped to the bumper
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Best comment ever!