An hour and a half later, I had managed to move everything and situate my new room. The desk and small end table were covered in my recording equipment and computer. In the corner was a couple mic stands and my keyboard. Vinyl had been right though, I could really only play a piano, I played it well. I’m just glad she didn’t tell Dash I could sing. It was something that I enjoyed, but again, it was like being a peg to me, I felt as though I would be ridiculed so I refrained from it most of the time. I sang a couple times for recording, but was I so nervous that I felt like I completely massacred it up, even though vinyl was the only one there.
Well, now that I was done with unpacking all my clothes and setting up all my equipment, I looked down at my watch and noticed it was 6:45 pm. Haven’t had something substantial to eat in almost 3 days. Tomorrow I would go shopping for some groceries, but right now I needed to get something to eat. Maybe I should ask Dash to join me, so I could make some small token of gratitude to her for this. Also should find out what she eats, I could cook for the both of us. Saves both of us money and considering the amount of take out boxes that got trashed earlier, it might be nice for her to eat something....healthier.
As I walked out of the room, I attempted to put on my shoes as i walked. Turns out I am not as graceful as I had hoped. Stumbling into the living room, I tripped over my feet and managed to catch myself and hover right before I hit the ground. Lucky for me, I put my wings back under my shirt before Dash could notice, but how could she. She managed to steal Vinyl’s mp3 and headphones and was blasting the music so high I could hear it across the apartment.
I still was not used to someone always keeping their wings out, but for her it looked so natural. It seemed like she was born on a cloud and never wanted to be chained down to the ground. Her cyan feathers seemed to glistened as they flapped up and down. From what I have seen, she rarely touches the ground and what I witnessed earlier today was a rare occurrence.
I didn't see Vinyl anywhere in the apartment, safe to assume she went back upstairs to get ready. Not before Dash managed to nab Vinyl’s headphones. Seemed like she was also into the same music. That makes the whole me playing music almost all the time easier for her to deal with.
Even though I had been in this area before, I did not know where anything was because Tavi would cook or we would order out because of all the projects and songs we worked on. Down on the main street, I decided to walk to the closest place that I could grab a quick bite to eat. .
I walked around a few city blocks and found a small little sandwich shop. Looking in the window, I noticed that it was a mix between a bakery and a deli. Maybe I could get a blueberry muffin with a cream cheese spread for later. One of those after a night of drinking always hit the spot and had kind of become my go to comfort food, thanks to my uncle.
Walking into the small shop, I was greeted by a girl with dark blue and pink hair. “Welcome to the Corner, my name is Bon Bon, how may I help you this evening?”
“Uh yea, could I get a small sprite and a roast beef on foccacia. Extra horseradish.”
“Alright, give me a few minutes and I will be back out with your order” she said while handing me my drink.
Sitting down with my drink at a small little table, I managed to take a look around. I noticed pictures of celebrities and the owners, what looked like a lovely couple. A tall man with reddish hair and a portly looking woman with blue and soft pink hair. There was a picture with them and Vinyl and Tavi and next to that one was Rainbow Dash floating holding her arms around both of the owners neck.
Then the thought occurred to me. Maybe I should get Dash and Vinyl something to eat. If we were going to be partying tonight, as she said, it was going to be a good idea to get something into their systems. I didn’t know Dash’s tolerance but Vinyl becomes a hot mess when she drinks on an empty stomach.
I walked back up to the counter as a very bubbly girl made her way out of the store. It seemed like she didn’t walk, but bounded around everywhere. Her curly pink hair didn’t help her look like she was not at all sane, but she left with a large bag of pastries and and a huge excited smile on her face.
“Sorry about the wait, but our pastry chef just left for the night and she was working on her own order so I was having to help her. Is there anything else I can get you?”
“Yes, actually. Could I get a half turkey club on asiago? Also I was hoping you could help me with this next order. I saw a picture of my new roommate on the wall,” as I motioned over to the picture with Dash in it, “and I was hoping that you knew what she liked so I could get her something as well. Just as a small thank you for what she is letting me do here.”
The girl smiled at me. She pushed her hair out of her eyes “Well, it looks like I finally get to meet the fabled friend of Vinyl.” She smiled as she wrote down the extra order down on a slip of paper and started making the order.
“I guess word gets around fast around here huh.”
“I’m more surprised Vinyl hasn't brought you around here before, since some are too excited about meeting new friends .You better be ready, she can be a little over the top, about all the time.”
“Someone is talking about Pinkie aren’t they.”
“Hey Spike. I thought I would see you before closing. The usual right?”
“Yeah, seriously if you guys were to ever close, not only would I be out of a job but Twilight would probably die.”
Bonbon chuckled as the short green haired teen walked up to the counter and laid down the money for the order. The teen, Spike, I guess, looked me over.
“You must be new, never seen you before. Name’s Spike, its always good to see another guy in this store. Not many know about this place.” As he put his hand out.
Taking it and shaking firmly, “Crisp, and yeah I guess I am new around here. Living over in the Larstone down the road now.”
“Crisp. Where have I heard that name before?” he seemed to ponder for a small bit. “Oh I got it, Twilight mentioned a guy she met at Vinyl’s back in June. She said you were the only one that listened to her the whole time she rambled.”
Remembering the night where Twilight Sparkle had managed to corner me into a corner of Vinyl’s apartment with her tornado of bottles and snacks as she just talked for hours. It had been one of the only times since I had come to the school that I had greatly considered the notion of using my wings to get the hell out of there.
“Yea, but to be honest, I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about.”
“No one ever does.” Spike said as he spit a flame into his hand and started to play with it.
“Spike! What have I told you about playing with fire in buildings.” A voice commanded from the doorway. Spike grumbled under his breath and snuffed the fire out in his hand. Both Spike and I turned around and came face to face with Twilight Sparkle.
“Sorry, mooooom.”
“It is not my fault that you burned down one of AJ’s barns when we first met her. Mother was so angry with you.” She said a little winded. Looking up from Spike to me, her eyes got wide and her smile grew wider. “Crisp! Oh my, it is so good to see you. What are you doing here, I thought you mentioned that you lived on the campus. Oh are you here visiting Vinyl?”
Amazed that she remembered something I mentioned almost 4 months ago so clearly, I started to look around fervently hoping that my orders would come quickly so that I would not get snarled into another Twilight tirade about studies that I would probably never care about.
“Actually, I’m here just to get something to eat before tonight. It’s been a really long week.”
Mercifully, Bonbon put two bags on the counter and said to me that she would see me later.
“I’m sorry I can’t stay and talk but I should really get back. I want to get changed before people arrive.”
Twilight nodded and told me that she would also see me later tonight and that we would have to talk about school again, as it was so fun for her the last time. I chuckled at the comment and then took my leave. Walking out into the night air, I pulled out half of my sandwich and took a rather large bite. I readied myself for the night ahead because it was going to be a crazy night.