Harp Strings and Candy Wrappers

by Richtus

Age 16

"Hey Bon-Bon!"

"Oh! Hi Lyra. What are you doing back here?"

"There were too many ponies at the front of the theater, so I came to the back door to wait for you."

"Oh, what for?"

"I wanted to tell you what a great show you put on! Everypony was cheering for you!"

"But... Mama wasn't though. I could see her in the audience. I think she's disappointed in me."

"Why is that?"

"I still don't have my cutie mark yet."

"Don't be so hard on yourself, Bon. It'll come."

"But what if it doesn't?"

"It won't matter. If anypony thinks less of you for it, then buck them!"

"Lyra! Shhhh!"

"Oh come on! Nopony's gonna hear! Hey, I'll buy you some ice cream! Let's go!"

"Lyra, don't pull me like that, you'll make me..."

"Come on!"

"No, don't! You're gonna make me...!"

"Whoa!"

"Ahh!

"Ahhh!"

".....Oowww...."

"Oh no, I'm so sorry, Bon-Bon, I didn't mean to fall on you like...."

"Uhnn... It's alright... L-Lyra? Why are you staring at me?"

"You have really pretty eyes."