In the School of Friendship, all the students were in the main hall, where assemblies and gatherings are usually held. The school’s vice head-stallion, Sunburst, was already on the platform to start the announcement.
“Good morning, students!” he greeted, “As you all know, Hearts and Hooves Day is just around the corner! And to celebrate this occasion, Head-mare Starlight has decided to go shopping for materials that we will be using. But the main point is, Hearts and Hooves Day is not really about gifts and dates, it is meant to be about love, friendship and care! So we, or most likely, your Head-mare, hopes that all of you students can tell your friends what they mean to you, and report what happens to us,”
The students cheered after hearing the news, before parting off to class. Gallus, the only griffon was with his best friends walking to their next class, before ha conversation between the Young Six started.
“Hearts and Hooves Day? About love and friendship and care? Pfft! Sounds lame for dragons” Smolder commented, starting the conversation.
“But it won’t be for you, Smolder, when you got friends!” Ocellus told her best friend.
“Yeah, it’s a lot better with you guys,” Smolder admitted.
“Yona can’t wait to spend Hearts and Hooves Day with friends!” Yona declared, before turning to Sandbar, “Especially with you, Sandbar.”
“Of course, Yona! But don’t forget that it’s for every creature!” Sandbar blushed a bit before he replied.
“And you must be happy to have a special some pony...or some creature!” Silverstream teased.
“Yes, as long as friends don’t tease Yona and Sandbar.” Yona responded.
“Don’t worry, we’ll keep the teasing down...” Silverstream joked.
“Hey, Gallus! How come you did not say anything yet? Aren’t you happy that Hearts and Hooves Day is coming?” Sandbar asked the only other male of the group, noticing how quiet the griffon was. “Well, I...I” Gallus stumbled, before answering, “I actually was excited, until Vice Head-stallion Sunburst announced that we will be confessing how our relationships mean to us.”
“But isn’t it as easy as telling the truth?” Ocellus asked.
“It won’t for some cases...especially when you figured that it will make you...embarrassed.” Gallus nervously replied, with cold sweat flowing down his chin.
“Don’t worry, I’ll help you through it, no matter what.” Silverstream assured, placing her claw on Gallus’ shoulder.
“Um, Gallus? Was that a blush I saw on your face?” Ocellus asked, noticing the griffon’s red cheeks.
“What?! NO! It was...” Gallus denied, before he was cut off by one of the Friendship Tutors, Sweetie Belle.
“Hey, don’t you know that class is starting?!” she asked.
Realising that they were in big trouble, the Young Six quickly forgot about their conversation and rushed to class.