Post by Lancewing on May 9, 2014 7:56:06 GMT -5
In the Blender
Miss Hackney was standing at the front of the classroom. "Alright everyone, that should be-"
The coo-coo clock rang and every pony burst out of the classroom. Bright Eyes walked outside looking for someone in particular, but was stopped by Lancer. “Hey Bright Eyes,” he said.
Bright Eyes looked at him and smiled, “Hey Lancer.”
“So...will you still be able to make it Friday night?”
“So far, yes.”
“Okay. I’m really looking forward to it.”
“Me too. It’ll be our first date, right?”
“Yep. Do you think Flare would ever experience something like that?”
“Part of me hopes yes, but another part doesn’t want her to be heart broken.”
Bright Eyes paused for a minute. “Yeah… speaking of which, it’s too bad that she couldn’t join us for the classes.”
“Yeah, but after missing years of school, it’s a good thing she’s being homeschooled.”
“Yeah, this might not be the best atmosphere for her.” Out of the corner of her eye, Bright Eyes spotted Circuit. “Well, there’s my dad. I gotta go.”
“Okay, can I call you when you get home?”
Bright Eyes nodded.
“Cool, talk to you in a bit.”
“Okay, talk to you then.” Bright Eyes smiled and left to see her father.
“Ready to go?” Circuit asked.
“Ready.” Bright Eyes smiled.
“Okay then. Let us go.”
They both left the school. Bright Eyes noticed that her father was a little happier than he normally would be. He did like his job as a writer for the paper, but he was especially happy. “So how was your day, Dad?”
“It went well.”
“Really?” A sly look was etched upon her face.
“Yup, had a good day at work, great lunch, and now I’m taking my wonderful girl home, what could be better?”
“Well, it’s just that you’re happy. And I don’t mean your normal happy. I mean you’re really happy.”
“Oh? What do you mean?”
“Well, your smile’s bigger. And you were kind of sighing a lot.”
“It’s that obvious, huh?”
“Yeah…”
“Well, I guess I should tell you, but only when we get home.”
“Uh-huh...can I have a hint?”
“Nope.”
“Well… Can I guess?”
“Not quite yet.”
Bright Eyes lay her head on the car window, thinking. ‘What could it be?’
Bright Eyes and Circuit entered their home and Circuit closed the door behind him. “Okay, are you ready for me to tell you?” Circuit asked his daughter, knowing the answer.
“Yes!”
“Okay… Well… the truth is…you aren’t the only pony in this family seeing someone.”
Her eyes lit up. “Really?!”
“Yep. I am dating another pony.”
“Wow… After all these years…”
"Hey! You make it sound like I'm old."
“What? It’s been about four years since…”
“I know. I still kind of wonder if I'm doing the right thing, if she'd want me to date another mare."
“I think she’d want you to be happy.”
"I guess...but is four years too early? Should I wait a bit longer?"
“Dad, I don’t think you’d have to worry about that.”
"I suppose..." Suddenly, something dawned on Circuit, "Wait, shouldn't I be the one giving YOU relationship advice?"
She giggled. “That is true.”
"Yeah...how are things going between you and Lancer?"
“Good. Unless something changes, we’re still on for Friday.”
"Neat. I'm gonna go on a date Friday myself, think we should double date?"
“Hm… Maybe I should ask Lancer and see what he thinks.”
"Sure, just thought it might be a good chance for you to meet my...girlfriend... That feels so awkward in front of my daughter."
“It’ll be o-” Suddenly, the phone rang. "I'll get that, probably Lancer." Bright Eyes went over to the phone and picked it up. "Hello?"
"Hey, Bright Eyes." It was Lancer.
"Hey...let me get on the phone in my room, then I need to tell you something."
"Okay, I'll wait."
Bright Eyes took the phone and went into her room. Once she closed the door, she continued. “Okay, do you remember when I told you about my mom’s passing?”
“Yeah, that was pretty sad.”
"Well, I found out my dad's doing something that's not sad at all, and actually really good."
"Oh? What is it?"
"He's seeing someone."
"Really?!"
"Yes."
"Wow, do you know who it is?"
"No, I just found out today, but if it's okay with you, we could double date with him."
"I don't mind If his date doesn't."
"Okay then. Well, I guess we wait and see what his date thinks."
"Yeah... Wonder who it is..."
"No telling..."
"Anyway, I have to go. See ya tomorrow."
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
With that, both ponies hung up. Bright Eyes walked back to her father. "Lancer said 'yes'."
"Awesome, now I just need to tell my date.
"Okay."
Circuit went over to the phone and started dialing a number. When he had finished, he took the receiver and placed it by his ear. "Hello?" He waited for a few moments. "Oh, I'm good, how bout you?"
"Well, that's good. Hey, I was talking with Bright Eyes and she mentioned she was going on a date with her boyfriend on Friday, and I was wondering if you'd like to double up with them."
"Nice! Well, guess I'll see you then."
"Okay, bye." Circuit hung up the phone and turned to Bright Eyes. "Welp, looks like we're on for for Friday."
"Great! Can't wait to meet her."
"And she's looking forward to seeing you again."
Bright Eyes gave her father a strange look. "Again?"
"Whoops, shouldn't've said that."
"Okay, who is it?"
"Like I said, it's a surprise."
Bright Eyes sighed, "Okay... I'm gonna go do my homework."
"Okay."
Bright Eyes walked into her room and began working on her homework.
After a agonizing wait, the big night came, and Bright Eyes was finally going to figure out who this mystery pony is. She was riding in the car going to said mystery mare's house.
Bright Eyes wasn't sure, but this felt a lot like the way to Melody's house. She asked, "Dad, are we going the right way?"
"Yep."
"Okay... It's just that it looks very familiar."
"Ah, very observant you are."
Bright Eyes gave her dad a look. "Are we going to Melody's?"
"We are."
Bright Eyes' eyes widened, "I hope you aren't dating Melody."
Circuit laughed. "No because 1) it is illegal for an adult to date a minor, and 2) she already has a boyfriend. I'm dating her mother."
"Thank good- her mom?"
"Yup."
"But what about her dad, I've seen him around a couple times."
"They got divorced shortly after the twins were born."
"Oh. So he's just here for his visitation rights?"
"Yes."
"Does he know you're dating his ex-wife?"
"Yes, and he looks after their older son."
"Wait, there's another one?"
"Yes, they had him when they were really young, and they got married shortly after. Melody came three years after him. So...try to take it slow with Lancer."
"Don't worry, Dad, I already am."
"Good."
“We’re almost there, aren’t we?”
"Nope, we are there."
“Oh…” Bright Eyes looked out the window to see Melody’s house.
“Yup… Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to get my date.”
"Okay."
Bright Eyes lay in her seat, thinking about the upcoming date. She hoped this wouldn’t be a bad idea, but there was no turning back now.
Eventually, her dad and Melody’s mom emerged from her home. Circuit opened the passenger door for Melody's mom. She entered and Circuit got in the driver's seat. Melody’s mom looked at Bright Eyes, “Hello, Bright Eyes.”
“Hello.”
“So… I’m guessing this must be awkward...you finding out your dad’s dating your friend’s mom.”
“A little…”
“Yeah… I’d have a hard time dealing with my dad dating my friend’s mom, too…”
“But as long as he’s happy, I won’t say anything.”
“That’s a mature thing to say.” Melody’s mom grinned.
“Yep.” Circuit concurred.
Lancer was waiting at the restaurant. He glanced at the clock, then back at the road. He wondered if maybe he had gotten there a little early, he was going to eat at 7, and got there at...6:15.
Okay...maybe a BIT early. Either that or his watch was behind. Just then, he noticed Melody and Resonance walking up to the restaurant. “Hey, guys.” Lancer greeted.
“Hey Lancer,” Melody greeted, “You remember Resonance, right?”
“How could I forget?”
Resonance chuckled, "Well, I remember you too, Lancer."
"So I'm guessing you two are on a date?" Lancer asked.
"Yup, our second." Melody replied.
“Second already?” Lancer asked surprised. “Bright Eyes and I are on our first.”
“First? What have you and Bright Eyes been doing?”
“Taking it slowly, and I guess we timed it just right because we’re going to go on a double date with her dad.”
Melody gave Lancer a queer look. "Wow... That's a brave thing to do."
"How so?"
"Would you want to take your dad on one of your dates?"
Lancer didn't say anything.
"...Okay, bad example."
“Well, it’s nothing ordinary, but at least we’d get some pointers, maybe…”
"Well...I hope my mom's far and away from here."
Just then, they saw the car pulling into the parking lot and looking for a spot to park. “Looks like they’re here.”
When the car parked, three ponies emerged from the car, Circuit, Bright Eyes, and-
"Mom?!?!?!" Melody shrieked.
Lancer was just as shocked, but his first reaction was to look at Bright Eyes, who shrugged at him.
Melody's mom was equally as surprised. It wasn’t the fact that Melody was dating Resonance, but the fact that it was at this restaurant. "Well...this is a surprise..."
“Yeah…” Lancer looked at everyone before thinking, ‘Awkward…’
All six ponies sat at one table. Each pony sat next to his or her respective date, with Melody and Bright Eyes sitting next to each other. "This is so embarrassing..." Melody muttered.
“What is?”Wh Bright Eyes whispered.
“The fact that my Mom is crashing my date and dating your dad…”
“But isn’t it a good thing that she’s dating someone?”
“But does it have to be your dad?”
Bright Eyes frowned. "What's wrong with my dad?"
“Nothing.”
“Then why did you say that?”
"It's just...he's YOUR dad."
"Ah. So it's ME you have a problem with?"
"No! It's just he's my friend's dad...and he's dating my mom. It feels real awkward."
“You think I don’t feel the same way? But for him, I don’t care. If he’s happy, I’m happy.”
Melody sighed, "I guess."
“Besides, I have wanted a sister.”
Melody’s eyes widened. “You have?”
“Yeah. Even though, Dad’s been good company, it’s been pretty lonely. And after my mom… well…”
"I can kinda relate, most of the time it's just me watching the twins, and half the time they don't know what I'm talking about."
“Yeah. Moki was pretty much the closest I ever got to that point, but… Yeah… Had to let her go when our time was up.”
"Yeah...guess this won't be so bad, after all...if it works out."
“And if it doesn’t, we still have our boys.”
Melody thought about it for a minute before saying, “That is true…”
"You have my word." Resonance grinned.
"Mine, too." Lancer grinned sheepishly.
“Awwww...." Bright Eyes cooed. Then, without warning, she kissed Lancer on the cheek.
Lancer immediately blushed as he glanced back at the others. He stole a glance at Circuit, worried he might not approve. Circuit was looking at him, but instead of giving him a mean or disapproving look. Instead, he winked at Lancer, and was smiling. Lancer looked over to Bright Eyes, who was smiling at him. He smiled back, and put his hoof on her own. 'Maybe it will work," he thought.
Melody couldn’t keep her eyes off her mother, she felt like if she did anything, her mother would disapprove and keep her from seeing Resonance ever again.
There was no response from her. All she did was talk with Circuit. After all, that was the point of a date, right?
Resonance placed a hoof on Melody’s shoulder. “You alright?”
“Uh...yeah...I just need some air…”
“Oh...would you like some company?”
“Um… I would.”
Resonance smiled and slid out of the bench seat with Melody following.
Melody’s mother noticed her daughter leaving. “Are you feeling okay, Melody?”
“Y-yeah...I just need some air..."
"Okay, just be careful."
"Okay."
The couple went just outside the restaurant. After about a minute, Resonance finally spoke up, “I gotta admit, your mother’s boyfriend is handling himself well, but then he did already have experience in that area.”
“Don’t remind me…” Melody couldn’t even face him.
“Well...it's not that bad, is it?"
“Well… It’s just… It’s so weird that my mom’s dating my friend’s dad.”
"So? Doesn't it matter to you that she's happy?"
“No. I mean yes. I mean.” She let out a groan. “I don’t know…”
“Well, it looks pretty similar to what happened to us.”
"What do you mean?" Melody asked, flatly.
“When both of our bands wouldn’t let us see each other because of the competition.”
"That's different.”
“How so?”
"Well...they're adults, and we're kids...and I am not forbidding them to date."
“But they are happy, right?”
"I guess...but it's just...weird..."
“Hey, one day you’ll adjust, right? I mean, that’s what our friends did.”
"I guess so..."
“Then why don’t we just enjoy our date?”
“Let’s.”
The couple walked back into the restaurant.
They both returned to their table and saw that their food had arrived. Melody slid into the seat first, followed by Resonance. Melody noticed her dinner mates were already eating, so she dug in as well. She looked over to her mom and noticed that she was laughing at something Circuit said. She seemed to definitely be enjoying herself…
And maybe that was all that mattered...
