* Silver's POV*
Another morning, another day. Yesterday was an interesting day for sure, the lunch break with the girls, Trixie and meeting Sol's new friend. She's a loud one but she seems to be nice. That's at least something. It's one more friend than I managed to make. So good for him, I'm pretty sure my friend's numbers will be nowhere as high as his by the end of this year. I won't complain though, I am perfectly confortable with having a smaller amounts of friends.
Now I have to think about how I'll want to explain the situation to the girls, I'm pretty sure they won't be as fine with it like Sol. Even if he's a tease, he's supportive of my idea and has no prejudice on her. That's why it's fine with him to know, the other girl just thought it was funny. From her persona, it's understandable, she doesn't seem to be the type of girl to be judgemental. She just seemed to be the type of person to be chill with everything, which is a good thing.
The girls on the other hands, is a totally different matter. They dislike Trixie, some on variant degree, but they all have a negative opinion of her. Telling them I now work for more or less willingly risk to not go too well, but I don't have much of a choice. If I don't do it now, they'll end up discovering it by themselves and they will think I did things behind her back. Which I kinda did, but the main difference is, they'll probably feel a bit less betrayed if I am honest with them.Probablyis the key word in this sentence. I can only guess what they're actual reactions will be. Emotional reactions are unpredictable. It's like predicting the weather, you can predict in some mesure, but you can end up being either on point or way off. My best case scenario is me getting punched in the jaw, probably by Applejack, while, yeah, Sol's girlfriend, Rainbow Dash, has the temper to do that too. Maybe both. Yes, that is my most optimistic prediction.
Classes went by way too quick for my taste. Okay, maybe looking at Trixie every like four or five minutes didn't help the matter. But I won't comment much further on that. Once, she caught me looking at her and she smirked. I turned my head away, I'm pretty sure I was blushing. I silently cursed at myself before trying to focus once again on the class. I'll probably have to ask to switch with someone, I just can't focus enough.
At the end of the class when the bell rings, I zone for a bit, before noticing most students had already left. I notice one paper on the corner of my desks.
''The Great and Powerful Trixie wants to meet you after school to talk about the specifics of our arrangement. Do NOT make Trixie wait. ''
I hit my head on my desk. Great. Just great... I hear my the sounds of my stomach and I know I have to get to the cafeteria eventually. I stand up, take my stuff and get out of the class. Solace was on his phone, texting, probably waiting for me to get out. He looks up when he sees me.
- '' Oh thank god, what took you so long ? We're going to eat last. ''
- '' I had to prepare myself mentally for what's to come. ''
I think he understands what I'm talking about, because he nods.
- '' So you're going to talk to them about this ? ''
- '' Yeah, I know I have to eventually, so now's a good time as any other. Besides I don't want to hide things from my friends, I don't have many, you know that, so I don't want to lose the few that I have for selfish reasons. ''
- '' I know you're not selfish bro, that's why I hang with you, if you feel that it's the good thing to do, I trust you. Are you sure you can do this ? ''
- '' Not really, but I got myself into this mess and I entend to deal with it myself. ''
On that we went into the cafeteria, as expected most students were already at their tables eating. I spotted the girls, they were all already here. My eyes couldn't keep themselves but to throw a look at Trixie's table for a second. I don't know why I keep doing that and I don't want to know.
We fill our plates with food and make our way towards the table, while I sit silently, feeling nervous. Solace greets them all with a smile. They talk for a while, about plans for the weekend. Now that I think about it, I never thought what we would do on weekends. I mean, there's no school and we don't know the town very well.
Meh, I guess Sol's going to find a solution to that, I'm not paying that much attention to that conversation really. I was more focused on trying to find a way to explain myself without looking like a complete asshole. They must have realized I was zoning out, because I got a friendly hit on the shoulder, I turn my head to the left to see AJ looking at me with concern.
- '' Are you alright sugahcube ? You barely even touched yah food. ''
- '' I'm alright.. Just a bit tired. ''
Pinkie that until then had been suspiciously calm spoke out.
- '' Is it because of Trixie ? She's kinda been staring at you for five whole minutes now. ''
- '' Wait, what ? For real ? ''
I turn myself around, way too quickly. So much, that I fall out of my chair. I realize the trickery when I see at the table laughing, and people staring at me. I blush a little and go back to my place, feeling embarrased. I looked angrily at my friend.
- '' What was that about ? ''
Sunset and Twilight looked at Sol with curiosity, because they looked lost with what was happening.
- '' Yeah, we would like to know too. What exactly is going on. ''
Sol lifts his two hands in the air smiling, then looked at me.
- '' Hey ! It was a joke and by the way, I'm not exactly the one you should be asking. I know he hates when I do that, but I'll have to speak for him for a second. This a bit related to what just happened, but he had some things to confess. ''
I looked at him even more pissed off than before, but I breathed for a few seconds, before looking at the girls. They were all looking at me, I am fighting against my nervosity. At least everyone arounds us are busy doing their own business to notice, so that's good.
- '' Yeah, it really has to do with Trixie. Yesterday, after asking you what you thought about her, I got curious and wanted to see things for myself. So I pretty much did the stupidest thing imaginable, I met with her after class. I wanted to have her own perspective of things to be able to have an objective view of her. When I actually met her though, I noticed something, every time I would get close to a hint or I felt that I was on something, she would push me away, not litteraly, so in the end, I felt like I had no choice but to negociate a deal with her. ''
There was a variety of reaction, Rainbow started laughing, Pinkie and Sol joined her. Rarity and Applejack looked at me, waiting for me to repeat thinking they misunderstood. Sunset and Twilight pretty much just facepalmed.
- '' So... what was the deal ? '' asked Twilight.
- '' In exchange for informations and all I need to know, I had to agree to... *sigh* becomeGreat and Powerfulassistant. ''
Now, none of them could hold themselves they all started to laugh like this was the most hilarious thing they had heard all day. I hit my head against the table, feeling embarrassed. Rainbow Dash almost fell out of their chair, it disappointed me that she didn't, because it would have been sweet justice. I guess I can't even have that.
- '' Are you serious dude ? Do you know how terrible of an idea this is ? ''
- '' Don't you think I know that ? ''
They all retaken their composure and were looking for more explanations.
- '' On a more serious note, I have several questions about that ? One, why Trixie ? Two, why'd you care so much and three, why are you telling us all of this ? ''
- '' Okay... I'll answer them one at the time if it isn't a bother. The first one, it's because she caught my interest somewhat. What's the nature of that interest, I don't really know. Two, I care because I feel like most people her only see her for the act she plays. That's just not fair to me. That's why I care. Three, I tell you all of this, because you are my friends, I know I've only known you girls for a couple of days, but I trust you and I want you to trust me. I've felt that this wasn't something I could do behind your backs, I'm not exactly the most friendly person in the world, but I want to be the best one I can possibly be. I don't have many of friends, so I don't want to lose the few I have over something stupid like that. ''
When I finally finished speaking, I realized I was shaking and that tears were forming in the corners of my eyes. I look around us to see that the cafeteria was now empty, I guess that classes had already started. I will have to catch-up eventually. I feel a pair of harms around me. It was Fluttershy, whose tears I could see coming down her cheeks. Pinkie joins in and scream
- '' Group hug ! ''
Eventually they all join in. I would complain about personal space, but right now, it just feels right. I needed that. I can see from the corner of my eye, Solace standing arms crossed, amused at the sight. I try to describe the moment, but it's impossible my mind goes into a blank state. We just all stay here for a while, the only indication that any time is passing is the occasional sobbing, I don't know if it's from me or anybody else.
When we finally let go, I realize that my cheeks were really humid, I dry them with my sleeve. I look at the girls, and smiling a little bit.
- '' Thank you... ''
Solace arrived behind me and give me a friendly slap in the back. I can't even be mad at him right now. Twilight smiled at me.
- '' No, we should be thanking you, it is heartwarming to see that you trust us this much. Even though we can't absolutely understand... ''
Rarity just smirked.
- '' We can safely assume the reason you do it. ''
They all giggled a bit, before Twilight resumes.
- '' We will trust you. That's what friends does. ''
Rarity once again intervened.
- '' And don't hesitate to call me for advice on your first date with her. ''
I blushed immensly and hid my face. Why does everybody assume that I have an romantic attraction for Trixie ?
- '' It's not like that ! ''
I only see Solace's laughing and whispering into Rarity's ear.
- ''It's totally like that.''
They all laugh for a bit at my expense, well at least they mean well. I guess I can't get mad at that, at this point I should really get used to that teasing. He looks at his cellphone and thinks.
- '' Well, guys, I think this emotional moment took quite a while, we will have to skip the afternoon, so what about a movie. ''
Before I or Twilight could object, we were already been dragged outside by Solace and Pinkie respectively. I guess this is my life now, I'll have to get used to this kind of shenanigans. Not like it's a bad thing, I could use the excitement.
This went a lot better than expected, no punch in the face...yet. Who knows what can happen when you have friends like these ?