Sweetest Lime

Chapters

Work with her?!
Irritation or realization?
Instant dedication

Work with her?!

There you sat upon the stairs, holding a book of magical interest. You brushed the bangs of your short black hair out of your vision letting your eyes focus more on the words that intrigued you until the bell for the last class of the school year rang. Were you supposed to be class? Yes, but you felt it easier to think in silence. The next three days, only seniors would be allowed entry to the school to work on speeches. What's fun to everyone is we basically get to work anywhere we want whether it be the library, the gym, even some of the classrooms. Of course, everyone already has a partner so they have the luxury to focus on something like that, talk about bad luck for you. Everyone's already taken and you have asked every person you can plus you're about the shyest kid on the planet making your options for a compatible partner very scarce. You placed the book in your bag and brushed your hair back over your left eye as kids began to pile out. Quickly, you made you your way into Principal Celestia's office where she was just about to sit down. "E-excuse me Principal Celestia?"

"Oh hello there. I do not believe we've officially met young man."

"Um......"

"No need to be shy."

"Um....E-emerald mam. It's very nice to meet you."

"And it's very nice to meet you." she said as she extended her hand out to you. You were nervous of returning the handshake but did so as to not be rude. The warmth emanating from her was enough to make you relax, it was like she was the sun itself. "Now, please have a seat Mr. Emerald." You obeyed without question as she pulled out a sheet of paper. She looked at you with bright smile then simply placed the paper on the table. "I would really like to see both your eyes, young man."

"Well.....I don't...k-know."

"No need to be frightened here dear, I am your principal, I won't judge you. It would just be very impolite to not have your full attention." You stood motionless for a second wondering what she might think if she saw but sighed, knowing she had won. You effectively brushed the hair to the side to reveal your condition. "Oh?" she said with a slight surprise in her voice. The eye that always remained seen was green. The other always constantly hidden was purple. "Your eyes?"

"I-I...was born with heterochromia.

"Why hide such a thing? It's makes you look adorable." You blushed at this comment, immediately crushing your hair back over your purple eye. "Oh no, I didn't mean to scare you. Anyway, I assume you came here to talk about the partnership speech?"

"Y-yes mam. I would like to request the option to work alone."

"While it would make things easier, this is a partner project."

"And what if you can't find a partner?"

"Everyone's found a partner so far Mr. Emerald, I'm sure you can to. Although, your choices are very slim now that everyone had already picked."

"That's exactly why I want to work alone mam."

"That's not an option. This assignment is about building bonds with those you consider friends. Wouldn't be much a team building exercise without a team, now would it? Now, I understand that options are scarce but you're in luck. There is one person who hasn't been paired yet as well."

"Um...w-who mam?"

"Limestone Pie."

".....Wait.....what?"

"Limestone pie dear."

"You're kidding....right?"

"Not at all. Actually..." she began until she was cut off by her office door opening. "Ah, there you are."

You made it a goal not to turn around thinking that maybe it was just another teacher or something, that is until that person took the seat next to you. Both of you exchanged eye contact accompanied by complete silence. "Limestone..." you said angrily.

"Emerald..." she responded with a similar tone.

"I see you two aren't on the best of terms but for this assignment, you're going to have to be."

You jumped up at even the sound of working with her, hands slammed firmly on the desk. "No no no no, you can't expect me to work with ms. irritated pie over there."

Limestone didn't give you a second to prepare for she purposely pushed you out of the way. "You're not serious are you? Me work with that guy, that'd be like telling Pinkie she can throw a party whenever she wants to."

"Did someone say party?!" Pinkie screamed as she popped out of nowhere.

"Go home Pinkie."

"Okie dokie sis!"

And with another pop, she was gone. All three of you shook your heads and proceeded back to our argument. You jumped back up, effectively pushing her out of the way as she did to you. "Please Principal Celestia, I know people who will let me work with them, just please don't team me up with her. She's crazy, she'll just boss me around all the time."

"And he is a big crybaby!" she added as she stood up. "It'll annoy the hell out of me."

"There's ms. irritated pie for you."

"What did you call me runt?"

"Ms. irritated pie. Got an issue with that despite it exactly describing you?"

"You know what?! You got ten seconds before I really get mad!"

"Feed more into the facts why don't you!"

"Children!" Celestia screamed out making both of you turn your attention. "Sit down....and listen..." Her face was showing a 1% increase in anger every second you continued to stare. Out of complete fear, you and her both took a seat. The nicest woman in the world and you're making her mad. "Now before continue your argument, I want you two to know that this assignment is based off of the bonds and friendship you have formed. I see no reason as to why you can't just as easily form a bond here and now. Emerald, you're usually so docile and friendly. To see you like this is a bit unusual. And Limestone, you can do something about that temper, I've seen you act much nicer than this. Now, I want to see you two cooperate these next few days because effective now, you are partners whether you like it or not."

Limestone sighed, looked at me, then back to Celestia. "Ugh...fine."

"Good. Now, I'll see the both of you here Friday through Sunday."

You both got up and exited the office. As soon as you shut the door to the office, she went off. "Can't believe I have to work with you. It's like they're forcing me to move into a cell with some inmate I don't know."

The initial thought of having to work together made you frustrated beyond belief but you really had no choice in the matter. "That is a really disturbing example but it's not like I want to work with you either."

"We have no choice then runt. Let me get my stuff and we'll figure this out I guess." You followed her to the lockers where your's also just so happen to be located. Both of you opened them and began to put stuff in and pull stuff out. You were done considerably faster due to you not really having anything put in except for a few textbooks. You closed and proceeded to lean against the wall opposite of your lockers. Within seconds, you found yourself staring in her direction and man oh man was she a looker. You hate her guts but can't deny her looks especially since her clothing choice made it so hard to look away. A white shirt with one end hanging off her shoulder where you could basically see her bra strap, blue short shorts, and brown timberland boots. Obviously, she wasn't crazy fit but she filled out in all the right places. "H-hey runt?!"

You realized you had been staring at her while she was directly looking at you. "Um...."

"Were you just staring at me?!"

"N-no, nothing like that."

"Oh I see now, you're a freak and a pervert, is that it?"

"No way! I was just looking at the locker number under you."

"I have a hard time believing that. You're lucky I need you or I would personally pound your face in. Let's get a move on before you find more ways to violate me in that disgusting mind."

"I didn't mean......fine, whatever."

As you exited the school, Limestone turned down one side of the street before turning to you with a look of annoyance. "Are you gonna get your butt in gear or what?!"

You recoiled at her volume, cowering behind your shyness within seconds. "I-I'm sorry, I just...where are we going?"

"My place you dolt."

"Wait? Y-your place?"

"Yea, my place. Don't get any funny ideas got it?"

The thought of the things you would do to her if her attitude weren't the absolute reason for anger management. Both of you continued to walk until you reached a fancy looking apartment complex. Up a set of stairs, down three door, and you were there. "This is your place."

"Got a problem with that?"

"No, I just thought you'd..."

"You'd what?!"

"Um.....you know...l-live with Pinkie."

"Hmph....Contrary to idiot belief.."

"That's not the saying."

"I said contrary to idiot belief!...I'm not one for Pinkie's energetic and over dramatic lifestyle."

"I can tell."

"Let's just get inside." She unlocked the door and motioned me inside to where I took notice of her interior design. She was rather fascinated with the colors green, black, and white. It was like the whole place had a case of Mirror's edge runner vision going on. Most of the walls were black while the furniture and most other things in the house were white or another soft color such as brown. Directly opposite of the front door was the kitchen with a small little adjacent hallway leading down to the rooms. The living room stood between you and the kitchen where a flat screen was set up on one side and a couch opposite of it. Behind the couch was a wall that was black but was separated by a single diagonal green stripe, about 3 feet in width, that made it's way from behind the couch, onto the ceiling, and down behind the TV. "You can set your stuff over there if you want. Do me a huge favor and don't touch anything got it?"

"Noted."

She disappeared into the back leaving you to think. I have admit, she's got some taste bright as it may be. You sat down and really got comfortable within the couch's embrace. Everything was going smoothly it seemed, and you hoped it stayed that way. Despite her constant insults, she was willing to work with you which was good enough. You couldn't help but go back to earlier thoughts of her, the things you would love to do to her. You regret to admit, she's seriously kinda cute when she's steaming mad. Oh crap! You began to realize you were seriously pitching a tent in your pants, the last thing you needed right now. Cold, messed up thoughts....come on go down! Luckily she took forever in the back as your raging hormones finally ceased their onslaught before she could walk back in. The look on your face was more than suspicious as she looked at you. "You ok you weirdo?"

"F-fine."

"Hmm...Anyway, here." she said as she handed you a small cake.

"So why am I here exactly?"

"If we're going to make this work, I regretfully have to get to know you." she said as she sat down and whipped her phone.

"I don't know about that idea."

"Let's just get the basics out of the way. Favorite color?"

"Green, you?"

"Same, but like a lighter green though. Favorite fruit?"

"I like the sourness that comes with a lime the most."

"Same. Favorite hobby?"

"Well It's not really a hobby, more to pass time, but I'm a very avid reader, along with being a simple artist."

She looked up from her phone and narrowed her eyes. "This is getting freaky. I like to read alot too."

"Ok let me try. How do you feel about lemons?"

"I hate them."

"I'm going to take a wild guess and say because they're not green right?"

"Exactly."

".....This is getting freaky."

""Ok ok, we can't have everything common. Uh....favorite dessert?"

"Key lime pie, sometimes apple pie."

"Crap, um......favorite coffee?"

"Caramel macchiato."

"Crap, favorite book?"

"The Spiderwick Chronicles."

"This is getting too freaking weird!"

Both of you maintained the most awkward stare you ever had within your lifetime seeing as how your interest were matching up perfectly. "Um..I-Is it ok if I leave now?"

"As of right now, I'd be sad if you didn't."

Quickly you exited the apartment like a bullet. After shutting the door, you wiped a hand over your flustered face. "I can't believe we have so much in common, even right down to the food, not to mention she's hot as hell. Oh man, I need to time to think." With that you made your way back home and into the comfort of your bed. The walk was long and tiring but you were more confused than fatigued at this moment. As you sat on that bed, your mind shifted constantly, going back and forth between the pros and the one con. She's cute....but she's the devil.....she's hot....but she's the devil.....she's into everything i'm into.....but she's the devil. I am so screwed.

Day 1

You showed up at school around the instructed 6:30 and waited patiently in front of the school. You hoped to see Limestone before people started showing up but it was too late. You were forced into the hood of your unnecessary jacket as kid after kid walked into the school. Almost every kid there took a glance at you. Some asked their friends who you were, some made jokes, not the first time you heard it. Your shyness is crime in these parts apparently. You've been given awkward looks, teased, and even bullied at some point in time. The teasing and looks still continue but the bullying died when Toshiro took a stand against the head of the snake, Orion. After the last kid went in and you checked to see if there were anymore, you finally pulled down your hood and continued your lookout for Limestone. "Where is she? We're gonna need the whole day to work on this."

At least ten minutes passed before Limestone finally came into sight. "You sure are early runt."

"Where have you been?"

"Minding my own business!" she growled making you retreat slightly.

"There's no n-need to get mad, I was just saying. Anyway, half the senior class is already working on their speech so we need to hurry."

"Yea yea, I'm going."

Upon entering the school, you got your first glimpse at hard work being produced. Students were everywhere to found. Some in the auditorium, some in the classrooms, and even some in the hallways, every single one of them showing looks of determination and happiness as they had the chance to work with their closest friends, crushes, and girlfriends while you were stuck with someone you didn't even halfway know. Well, that would have been a valid excuse had it not been for yesterday's incident. Talk about a freaking coincidence that she just so happens to mirror your exact interest not to mention she's way beyond easy on the eyes. You took a second to look up from your thoughts as you and her proceeded through the school. Sitting outside the the lunchroom entrance were the only two people you've ever been able to get along with, Toshiro and Maud. Now there's a true example of good partners, the prime couple to look up to. They sat there smiling and talking about the speech, laughing and above all else, getting along. "H-hey Toshiro, Maud."

"Hmm? Oh Emerald, I'm glad I finally saw you today."

"Glad?"

"Yea, I heard you didn't have a partner. I say we head to Celestia and ask her if we can team up as a group of three. Sound good?"

"Well it does but it won't work. I already tried that and she specifically said no trio."

"So who's your partner?"

Both of them looked behind me to the texting girl leaning against the wall. "Limestone?"

"Hey Toshiro, hey Maud.....you're still smiling?"

Maud stood up and greeted her sister with a hug. "Is that a problem?"

"Well no, I've just never seen you smile.....for this amount of time.....ever."

"It's the new me."

"It's weird is what it is."

"If you say so. I assume that Emerald is your new partner?"

"Yep."

Suddenly Toshiro chimed in with a laugh. "So I imagine you guys got something special going on in the intimacy department huh?"

Your cheeks turned red with the thought as you retreated into the darkness of your hood. "Um....I..I..."

"Come on Emerald, no need to be shy about something like this, you should even be proud."

"P-proud?..."

"Yea, you got some didn't you?" That's when you heard Maud sigh and walk over to Toshiro before taking a tight grip on his ear and pulling him away from you. "Ow ow ow ow."

"I told you before honey that you need to stop assuming that every boy and girl has had intimate relations, it's a really bad habit."

"I'm sorry, just stop pulling my ear."

"I must excuse him. Emerald you can come out now." The words of Maud did not instantly remove you from the hood but after a few moments, you felt yourself confident enough to emerge into the light. "Anyway, I suppose you two would like to start you speech as soon as possible."

"We'll leave you two to it."

Before you could say goodbye, Limestone was already walking down the hall. "See ya guys later. Hey Limestone wait up." Finally you caught up and continued walking through the school until you were near the back where kids were very scarce. "So, where you wanna work."

"Somewhere quiet. That's why I came back here."

"The geology room? No one ever hangs out back here."

"Exactly." She tried to open the door to no success, it was locked. "Are you kidding me?"

"Well it's locked, maybe we should move back up front."

"Yea no." She removed something from her pocket and stuck the tip inside the locked door. After a few twist and adjustments, the door unlocked. "Come on in."

"Um....Are you sure we should be in there? I mean, the d-door was locked for a reason it seems."

"Does it look like I care?"

"Point taken." You entered the room alongside her and set your bag down on the science table. "So...."

"So?"

"How are we going to start this?"

"With words."

"I mean any ideas on how it should go?"

"Not a clue."

"Well then let's brainstorm." you said as you pulled out some paper and a pencil.

"Will do."

10 minutes passed before you sighed and put the pencil down, your mind completely lost to how you would write a speech with a partner if your partner was the issue. "I can't think."

"Me neither."

"You've been on your phone this entire time?"

"Really important text."

"Can you at least help?"

"Can you shut up?"

Not gonna lie, that stung a little bit. "So you want anything to eat or drink?"

After being ignored for the last ten minutes, she finally looked up from her phone. "Sure."

"I'll be back with a couple sodas and snacks." you said as you left. After five minutes of walking up to the vending machines, you returned to the room holding two sodas and a handful of gummy treats, hard to carry of course. Carefully you set the drinks and snacks down and returned to your seat.

"Nice."

"No thank you?"

"Yea thanks and all that."

"By the way, I got an idea for a start."

"Hold that thought. Just let me finish this one text."

You sighed and opened your soda to pass the time. This had to be the longest text ever because you had ended up finishing your drink and a few gummy snacks in the process. "Must be a long text."

"Mind your own business."

"Um...are you ok?"

"Fine actually."

"You seem stressed."

"Only because there's a kid interrupting my text."

"Do you need someone to talk to or something? I'm all ears if you need it."

"I'm fine runt!"

"Ok ok geez."

After that increase in volume, she placed her phone down and opened her soda. As karma would have it, the soda exploded all over her face leaving her a dripping mess. "What in the hell?!"

"Oh man, I knew I ran a little too much. H-here let me get a towel or something." You scurried like a little animal for the nearest bathroom, quickly returning with a handful of towels. "Let me help dry you off."

"Give me those you perv!" she growled as she ripped the towels out of your hand. After effectively drying off her face, although still sticky, she proceeded to look herself over to see the damage.

That's when you noticed, her shirt was almost completely see through. A magenta bra lie underneath in which you averted your attention quickly. "Um....you might wanna put this on." you said as you pulled off your hoodie.

"Put that on? Why?" You pointed to her breast leading her face to shock. "G-give me that!"

She quickly pulled the hoodie over her head and slipped her arms through. "Better?"

"Do not talk to me. I'm going home to change."

And with that, she bolted out of the door with incredible speed leaving you alone. "Why am I always the nice guy." Hours and hours passed until finally, the bell rang for you to go home, or at least everyone else to go home. Being the nice guy you are, you had to go check on Limestone. And also get your jacket back. Call it the hardest test you ever faced, having to look at people with your person in plain sight. It took you more than a good second to get out of the school as you took unnecessary routes to avoid direct eye contact but finally, you were greeted by a nice sunset. "5:00? They really want us to ace these speeches if they're keeping us this long. Now where was her place again?" 20 minutes is all took for you regain the path to her apartment despite ten of those actually being you completely lost in the streets. "Should be this door, I think." You knocked on the door and waited for an answer with no success. "Um....Limestone? You in there? I'm sorry for the soda, I had no idea it was shaken up. I came to see if you were ok."

"Go away."

"Yea, my morals won't let me...plus you have my hoodie."

"I'm fine....just go away."

"What's wrong Limestone?"

"I said nothing!"

"W-well I...um."

Before you knew she opened the door and tossed your jacket at you. "Just take the jacket already. And stop being so nice to me."

With that she closed the door in your face. "Um...thanks." You headed in the direction of your house as you began to slip on the jacket. Holy crap it's warm. How long did she actually wear it?

Irritation or realization?

Day 2

"Why...the hell....am I so hot?" you said waking up with explosion of heat surrounding you. You were completely oblivious to anything that took place after you got home last night. You remember getting home then suddenly here you are. Upon sitting up and rubbing the crap out of your tired eyes, you realized the culprit, you're still wearing the hoodie. "Now I remember." You got home then suddenly felt really tired, so tired that you never even removed the hoodie before passing out. Although hot now, the feeling throughout the night could not be replicated by any other plain hoodie. The heat trapped within the material came from none other than Limestone who's warmth transformed the hoodie into a replication of her embrace. After removing the hoodie, you proceeded to the shower, letting out a heavy sigh upon turning the shower on. "You could've chosen anyone to have this issue with."

You knew you liked her, you couldn't deny it. Something about her was different despite what she seems to show, however, you couldn't quite figure it out though. Once again, your arrival time at the school was the exact time of the bell to enter. You weren't sure she was going to show up considering what happened yesterday. You looked up from your thoughts to see Limestone standing there, a look of nervousness on her face. "H-hey."

"Oh...h-hey Limestone."

A moment of silence felt like an eternity. "So....let's get inside already."

"R-right." The both of you proceeded to the back of the school once again, opening the classroom door and slowly sitting down. "Are you ok?"

"Fine...just...fine."

"I mean after yesterday, I thought you'd hate me."

"You're fine runt, I don't."

"C-cool." Without warning she whipped out her phone again and started checking her social media of all things. "So any ideas about the speech?"

"I'm just here for the grade runt."

"Oh....I can get us some snacks?"

"I'm not hungry."

"You seem stressed."

"Yea because you're stressing me out." she growled.

You sigh knowing that talking wasn't going to work anymore. "I'm just going to head to the bathroom."

"Have fun I guess."

You exited the room and began walking down the hall. "That soda must've done more than what I thought, she's really pissed at me." On your way to that non-existent bathroom break, Maud had just exited the lunchroom and looked in your direction. "How's it going Maud?"

"Great, we're already almost done with our speech."

"That's awesome." you said a bit sarcastically.

"What's the matter hmm?"

"Nothing really."

"How's your speech coming along?"

"It's getting there....I suppose."

"She's not doing anything is she?"

"Not really. She just sits on her phone and text the entire time."

"Well that's my sister for you."

"Any advice? She is you sister after all."

"Can't help you there, she is quite the tough nut to crack."

"Crap."

"Don't worry about it. I trust you can come up with some sort of way to break her shell?"

"Not likely."

"I guess we'll see then won't we? Ciao."

"See ya." You sighed as you made your way back to the classroom. A way to break her shell huh? There's alot of confidence I don't have at the moment. What am I gonna do? You opened the door to the classroom to find Limestone no where in sight, only her phone was left on the ground, still on. You became increasingly concerned at this as no one really just leaves their phone anywhere where somebody can take it, especially unlocked. Quickly, you picked up the phone and regretfully read the text. The contact was some girl named Judy and it appeared she and Limestone were having a very...stressful conversation.

"Do you honestly think I'm going to give in Judy?"

"You were so close Limey, all you had to do was agree to the deal two weeks ago and I wouldn't have had to go this far."

"Bite me."

"Now see, that's where you may want to rethink what you say. A few more pictures to the collection hehe."

"The hell are you talking about?"

"Oh you didn't realize did you?"

"Realize what?"

"It's surprises me to see you in so many revealing clothes. It makes everyone think you're naughty."

"So? They're my clothes, I choose what I wear."

"I guess the pictures are tribute to that. Oopsie, I shouldn't have said that."

"What?!"

"I've heard you're cute when you're mad. I have friends on both sides of the gender Limey and boy were they busy."

"Busy doing what you freak."

"Why getting me the naughtiest shots I've ever seen. I'm talking a pantie shot collection unlike the world has ever seen not to mention some good underwear and nude shots from your late afternoon swimming sessions. I even got yesterday's cute little wet T-shirt issue."

"What the hell you sick pervert?!"

"I guess you could say.....nah, I am a pervert at heart when you get right down to it. Boy the things I have done to myself just looking at these pictures."

"You are sick!"

"And I love it. Tell you what, let's talk it out and maybe I won't release these all over the school. Trouble wing, 5 minutes, got it?"

This conversation just happened not even five minutes ago. Who does that though, come talk or I'll post your nudes all over the school, what a messed up move. The girl on the other side of things seemed awfully childish in nature so it makes sense. You had to find her quickly or she might end up in a even worse mood. Trouble wing? What does that me.....she must be talking about the abandoned part the school..hopefully. Quickly you exited the room only to feel the door slam into a certain someone. "T-Toshiro?"

"Ow ow ow! What's the rush Emerald? Could've taken me out just now and then Maud would've really flipped her lid."

"Sorry Toshiro, I'm in a hurry."

"Hey wait a minute."

Without even responding to his question, you headed off in the direction of the abandoned wing of the school. Moments later, you stood frozen in front of that entrance. The hallway was dark and mysterious, dirt and rocks lay scattered across the floor while graffiti covered the once white walls. There was something ominous about this wing of the school, not caused by the darkness or bad condition. You began to take one step inside slowly pushing inside as the darkness only grew. After carefully navigating the dark corridor, you ended up at the end of the hallway which turned to the classrooms. As you began to turn that corner, the sound of two voices forced you behind the wall. "There they are."

Limestone was leaning against a wall, a look of anger on her face as a girl with red twin tails paced back and forth. That's when she stopped and smiled at Limestone. "Simple right?"

"You're asking the impossible."

"Well what do you need to get it done huh?"

"Impossible because I won't do it."

"Wow you're not very bright are you? Either you do this or I press upload." she said as she held up her phone. "All you gotta do is break Maud and Toshiro up so that I can make my move."

"What importance could Toshiro have to you that i'd have to break my sister's heart?"

"There are alot reasons dummy. He's strong, so damn cute, and it would make me the most popular girl in school."

"You're pathetic."

"And soon you'll be the school hussy. Final offer Limey, you in?"

You couldn't watch this anymore. Despite your shyness, you rushed in without a second thought and yanked the phone out of her hand. "Stop it!"

"Who the hell are you?"

"I-I...I..I'm Emerald and I'm Limestone's partner."

"So? Get the hell out of here kid, and give me my phone."

"Oh you mean this one....with all the blackmail on it."

"How did you know about that?"

"That doesn't matter...a-are you really going to cheat your way into a relationship?"

"What if I am, I deserve him not some emotionless slauhg!"

Before you knew it, Limestone had nailed her enemy in the stomach full force. "Don't you ever call my sister that....ever."

The girl dropped to the ground holding her stomach looking up to you with a look of distress. "He..lp."

You sighed and knelt down to her. "You pushed that button you know that? You shouldn't have done that. Next time you want a relationship, do it for the right reasons. No popularity, no cheating your way into it.

"B..ut.."

"Bye bye ms. Judy flops."

You slipped the phone into your pocket and watched as she fell unconsious. You picked her up and began to carry her back into the school. When confronted by the office, you lied saying she had taken something earlier in the day and fainted. After going through that, you quickly struggled to find Limestone inside your quiet classroom. "H-hey..."

"Are you ok? That girl seemed like she was willing to do anything to get her way."

"We took care of it didn't we?"

"Yea but are you ok?"

"I'm fine, stop asking!"

"Do you need a minute? I mean that was pretty intense."

"No, let's just get to work and give me my phone."

The concern within you was beyond anything you could imagine. She was completely oblivious to what just happened. You handed her the phone and sat down but not to work. Instead, before she could place both hands on the screen, you grabbed one and held it tight. "Please...just tell me you're ok. I need to hear it once...please."

"L-let go. I'm fine."

"Why are you denying what just happened?"

"It was nothing...."

"Limestone I..."

"Let me go! I don't need your pity! I was fine on my own!"

That was it.....that was the final straw. Your head dropped to the floor and sigh left your mouth. "You're not even going to say thank you?"

"For what?"

"Y-you.....you ungrateful brat! I have done nothing but show you kindness and generosity, hell I just saved your irritated butt back there and you can't even give me one freaking thanks?! If you need a second to process what just happened then just tell me right now."

"I don't need to process anything, I never needed you!"

I never needed you....."Fine."

"W-wait, I didn't...."

"No! Obviously something between us just doesn't work. I know we hated each other at first and we haven't even really gotten to know each other either but I feel I've learned all I need to. You're nothing but disrespectful and I can't take it anymore. To think I actually kinda liked you too."

"You like...."

"Just go Limestone. I'll happily take an F for this assignment." With that she began shedding tears like a river and bolted out the door, her stuff in tow. After about five minutes, you packed up as well and left the school well before the final bell. As you arrived home, you angrily threw your bag down and didn't even bother to go upstairs, you just fell flat on the couch and submitted to your thoughts. Can't believe she would just slide that off like it was nothing. I did all that, compromised my fear to save her and what do I get? A bag full of nothing......................I wish I didn't mean any of that.

Hours passed and you did not move. You remained on that couch for the majority of the day, darkness came and turned day to dusk to night. I just can't believe I said that. I didn't want to but.... "Emerald?" came a voice from the other side of your front door. "Hey, open up. We need to talk."

"If you're here to beat me up, might as well kick down the door."

"I'm not going to beat up one of my best friends."

"We're still friends? After what I did?"

"I just want you to explain to me what happened."

You sighed knowing he wouldn't go away. "Alright, hang on."

Slowly you opened the door and Toshiro walked in. "Dude what happened to you two? Limestone is in literal tears right now and has been all day. Not even Pinkie can cheer her up."

"Some things were said...that had to be said."

"I need a play by play."

"Do you really?"

"My girlfriend's sister bro."

You sat down and explained to him the entire situation. "After that, she bolted."

"You really said that?"

"It was a moment of weakness."

"Dude that's not cool."

"You don't understand. I saved her and not even gesture of thanks, just more stubbornness."

"And maybe it was uncalled for that she would just brush that off but If I know anything about women, and I do, she is thankful."

"Then why not just say it?"

"Dude have you met her?"

That's when the gears started turning and you realized, "I am a complete idiot."

"You need to get over there and fix this. Maud should be done by now."

"What do you mean?"

"Well...see...Maud went to talk to her and I came to talk to you."

"What is this, your version of couple's counseling?"

"Hehe..."

"Oh whatever, I gotta get over there."

"Don't screw this up or Maud really will kick your butt."

Like an Olympic sprinter, you were out of the house and down the street to the school. As you arrived, you took a good minute to catch your breath, mentally telling yourself to workout. Up the stairs you went only to see one person you weren't expecting. "Maud?"

"Emerald? Was I too late?"

"What happened?"

"She locked the door and won't let me in."

"Don't worry, I got it from here."

"Are you sure?"

"I was stupid to assume the worst Maud. I need to fix this myself."

"Don't screw this up."

You nodded as she left down the stairs and headed back in the direction of the school. As she disappeared from sight, you turned your attention to the door. Don't screw this up. "Limestone." A small gasp could be heard from inside but still no reply. "Limestone, please open the door."

".......No."

"Please, I need to apologize."

"Apologize for what....you were right."

"What?"

"I am ungrateful...I am disrespectful...I'm the meanest girl in school and everyone knows it."

"Limestone, I said some things I didn't mean. Please...I'm sorry."

"It's ok Emerald. You don't need to be sorry for being right. No one like me because of my attitude. It's not just something I can turn off you know."

"Then tell me please, we can work through it."

"Nothing to tell, nobody cares anyway. About me or my story. I'll just fade away."

"Fade away? Limestone what are you planning?"

"Nothing that concerns you Emerald. Forget I ever existed."

No no no, she's going to... You had no idea where the strength came from. With no hesitation, you kicked the lock open and rushed Limestone who was holding a knife to her throat. "Stop!" Before you knew it, you grabbed the knife out of her hand and tried to toss it away only to have fall halfway down your body as you tumbled over her. Both of you opened your eyes at the same time. She was surprised, you however, were in alot of pain, pain you can't easily handle. You looked down, and wouldn't you know it, the knife lay pierced in your stomach. "Least I stopped you. I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if you died.....bad words to use in this situation. Hehe...."

"Em-Emerald?!" Your body instantly went limp as you began to lose consciousnesses. You felt her roll you over screaming desperately at the top of her lungs. "Emerald?! Emerald wake up!" You tried hard but pain was never your thing. Her voice slowly faded away more and more. "Emerald?!...Emer......Emer........Pl...don't di........."

Instant dedication

"H-hey, I think he's waking.....Emerald?.....ake up."

Slowly the sound the began to fade in, the sound of Limestone's voice pleading you to wake up. Your eyes opened and the light flooded in making you throw your hand up in response. "L-Limestone?"

"Emerald? You're finally awake."

"What's going on?" You began to let your eyes open a little more as to where you could finally take note of the hospital room.

"How do you feel? Come on let's get you sitting up just a little." Limestone helped you sit up a little, the pain instantly shooting to your stomach. "Just take it easy Emerald, you don't want to reopen the wound."

"Wait what?"

"Don't you remember?"

"Not much. All I do remember is bursting through the door and everything is a blur from there."

"Well....I was going to make a selfish decision....one that involved a knife....and you saved me."

"Saved?"

"You grabbed the knife away from me and ended up getting stabbed yourself." she said pointing your stomach.

"You can thank me too." Toshiro said from across the room. "I pulled the knife out and got you to the hospital before you bled out thankfully."

"If it wasn't for him showing up out of no where, you would've...."

She paused, that's when tears began well up in her eyes before Maud rushed over with a tissue. "I heard the commotion and called Toshiro to help. Surprisingly he was already on his way."

Toshiro got up and proceeded to the side of the bed as well. "I can't explain it, I just had this weird feeling that I needed to get there."

You began to observe yourself and noticed no scar where you got stabbed as well as no stitches. "Where's the stab wound? It's like nothing even happened."

You looked at Limestone who turned her face away with a blush. "Well....It's kinda gone."

"What do you mean exactly?"

Maud sighed and placed her hand on Limestone's shoulder. "When Toshiro was injured against his fight with Orion, I made myself his life link which means that he can't stay hurt as long as I'm ok, works the same the other way around."

"What's that have to do it?"

"You are so dense." she said with a slight chuckle. "Someone in this room took it upon herself to make herself your life link."

Your eyes were instantly locked on to Limestone who stilled kept her eyes averted. "You?"

"Maybe...I mean....ok yes! I was scared and didn't know what to do! I thought you were going to die alright!"

"Wow...I don't know what to say."

Maud grabbed Toshiro and yanked him out of the room. "I suppose you do but we don't need to be here for it. Come along Toshiro."

"Oh come on, can't I just watch or something?"

"No."

The door shut and after 5 minutes later, it locked from the outside. Limestone went over and turned the door a little with no success. She sighed and sat back down. Awkward silence passed for a few moments as time and time again, she threw quick glances at you. You had to say something. "So..."

"I don't want to talk about it."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure."

"You don't seem very sure."

"I said I'm freaking sure!"

"Hmm? Man I got an itch under this gown that I can't scratch." Limestone turned to face you with a look of embarrassment. "Maybe someone could help me with it?"

"N-no."

"Alright then, guess I'll just get up and scratch it."

"Wait what?" Without a moment to lose you hopped up and proceeded to undo the strings that held together your gown. "Ok ok, I'll talk! Just...don't continue that action."

"I knew that would work." You took a seat on the bed and waited for her long awaited words. She sighed and began pacing around the room. "You o...."

"I liked you ok!"

The words fluttered into your ears making a literal mind bomb drop. "Wait..really?"

"Yes! From day 1 and before then, I had a crush on you."

"But I'm like the shyest kid in the school. Who would like me?"

"If you let me explain, I'll get to that."

"I'm all ears then."

"Back when we were small children, we use to work day in and day out on our parent's rock farm. We despised that rock farm but couldn't do anything about it, we were too young. Wasn't until we had a ray of hope shine down on us that we somehow managed to get away and come to modern society and really live. We finally had good food and a nice warm atmosphere around us at all times....until middle school. Bullies found out our lives and constantly teased Marble and Pinkie about it. Hehe, Not surprising that me and Maud had step in as the protectors and run the bullies off. They left Pinkie alone but teased Marble even more as time went on. I had to....adapt.....turn cold hearted...really show them what true bullying was....."

"Holy crap."

She began to shed a single tear as she continued. "I.....didn't want to.....like a savage.....Marble was afraid....to talk to anyone.....for years..."

"Limestone..."

"Throwing insult and insult......beating up bully after bully.....I was a monster....everyone hated me....was scared...no one would be nice to me....to this day..."

You sighed and proceeded reach your arms out to her. She refused at first, the past setting too deep a wall between you. "Limestone...."

She looked up at you, the tears just pouring out of her eyes like a waterfall. You stared into her eyes and kept your hand extended with hope. She began to reach out, a slight recoil at first, but took hold of your hand in the end. You pulled her onto the bed and let her into her embrace as she wrapped her arms around you and planted her past in your shoulder. "I....d-didn't...know what to do....I just.."

"Limestone....you really need to let go of the past."

"W-what?"

"You understand that you can change right? You don't have to be angry all the time."

"It was..the only w-way...to get them to stop."

"You wanted them to think before they bully, is that it?" She nodded. "Limestone, what has Maud been doing since she met Toshiro?"

"What kind of......um...smiling."

"Exactly, she was going through her past as well remember. She was emotionless not willing to break for anything until a little hope came her way."

"What does that have to do with m-me?"

"That means despite what's happened in the past, you can let it go. There's a saying I like to express in these types of situations, It was just a thought."

"It was....j-just a thought.....What d-does that even mean?"

"And Maud says I'm dense. It means that you may have done stuff in the past but in the end, it was just thought, a thought that needs to be accepted so that you can move on."

Moments passed before a slight smile shot to her face. "Dude....that's cheesy as hell."

"Hey works don't it."

She unwrapped her arms from around you and wiped her tears away. You wondered what she might be up to, as if it wasn't obvious, until you noticed her, her figure speaking wonders to the way she sat. She was centimeters close in a very cute w-sitting position, her hands and head now placed upon your chest with a slight blush painting her face. Her heat covered your body from head to toe as she sighed. "You feel so...nice."

"I at least stay fit."

"Not what I meant you dork.....I'm sure you noticed...the reason I tried...."

"Why didn't you just say something?"

"I let my stubborn attitude get in the way. I just couldn't admit I liked you...not after all the insults I gave you. You were so nice to me......despite anything and everything I threw at you....I couldn't believe how much I actually liked you....It wasn't until you turned into Mr. hero and decided to grab that phone that I finally realized my crush wasn't misplaced. I still couldn't accept it though...I came to the conclusion that I needed to reject you before my conscience accepted you."

"Limestone...I'm sorry for saying all those things about you...I really didn't mean any of it."

"I didn't mean for you to say it in the first place...I was a jerk I know...."

"You're not a jerk. Under that attitude, I imagined a sweet girl who just needed a little nudge in the right direction."

"There you go being nice to me again.....I can't take it anymore."

"You're going to get angry again are you?"

"No you dummy." she said as she moved her hands up your body as her face closed in. A clear blush came across her face, almost like a color palette change, and her averted your's every chance they got. "I.....I....just.....move forward or something."

"L-like k-kissing close....I don't...what if mess up...and..."

After both of you rambled on for a moment, you stopped, looking deeply into each other's eyes. Instinct came naturally, the two of you closing the gap like your bodies moved on their own. The feeling was both vivid and surreal, her lips dancing on yours as you cupped her face and brought her in deeper offering the sensation of tasting a lime which honestly excited you, the taste of your favorite fruit infused into her delicate lips.That's when you felt her tongue plunge into your lips and begin massaging your own tongue. You replied with the same ferocity as your tongues wrestled for dominance. during this battle, she had easily pushed you down onto your while just as easily staying on top of you. Finally you both broke the kiss panting slightly. "I....don't think you...could mess that up."

"Talk about the perfect kiss."

"I try my best."

"I..think I have to thank you too."

"For what exactly."

"My shyness began when I was freshman. I was always that quiet kid in the background that no one ever noticed. Sure Toshiro tried to break my shell but it just wasn't happening. I don't know how you do it but....I've never been more confident in my entire high school life. I'm sorry for yelling at you but that actually got me to stand up for myself for the first time ever. Against a bully and just being a plain push over."

"Well I glad I was able to help you out there. I'll be honest, I was kind of hoping you would at least stand up for yourself even a little. I wasn't expecting that however."

"Again sorry."

"But hey, you got some confidence in the end and that is going to help you tonight."

"Yea I bet...Wait w-w-what do you mean?"

"I've never felt so happy in my life around anyone. You've helped me...in more ways than one. The first person to treat me nicely since I got here."

"What about Pinkie and her friends?"

"Don't you remember? Back in your freshman year, you came across a girl just getting started on her first year in high school."

"Oh yea, she was totally lost."

"Don't you remember who that girl was?"

"I didn't get her name unfortunately. I do remember her having the cutest green eyes though." Just then Limestone kissed you passionately once again than stared into you eyes with own. A moment came to pass before you finally understood."T-that girl was you?"

"My hair was a bit different back then but yea. The first person I ever met at that school was you. Even though I was little jerk for my age, you stayed the nicest person on the planet to me. I admired you from afar every day until now."

"Wow, that is a coincidence."

"You know what else is coincidence?

"Uh...no whHoly crap!" you screamed out as she grabbed onto your rock hard erection.

"Look at this boy down here. That kiss got you all worked up didn't it?"

"Limestone...we're in a hospital..."

"You got confidence right?"

"I mean what if a doctor walks in?"

"The door locked over half an hour ago. I think Maud and Toshiro planned this. Bottom line is....we're not getting out unless we do this. Besides," she said as she gave you a lustful grin. "I need you...like right now. Ever since we got partnered together, I couldn't help myself. My panties were literally drenched every time I got home."

"You are putting alot of detail in there."

"Do you want this or not?"

"I mean yea but..."

"Good." she said as she hopped off the bed as she kicked off her boots and socks. Like a voluptuous succubus, she unbuttoned her her shorts and let them drop before pulling her over her head giving you full view of her magenta lace panties and bra. "You like?" At this point you tongue was hanging out of your mouth like a dog accompanied by the drooling that led her to a slight chuckle. She placed her hand on the bottom of your jaw and closed it. "Save that tongue for next part. Now let's get you out of that stupid gown." Didn't even have to untie it, she cleanly whipped it off you as if it were a piece of paper. "There's daddy."

"I'm sorry did you just call it daddy?"

"I'm trying to be sexy here."

No no, go right ahead."

"Thank you." With that, she took it in her hand and began to play with it. She nudged and gripped it, getting a feel for how big it was. "You're really big."

"Um...thanks."

"Didn't think a kid like you was hung."

"I didn't even realize it was that big."

"Well I'm going to have fun and so should you." she said as brought her leg over you and sat opposite of you. She sexily bent down bringing your erection to her eye level as well as another thing to your eye level. You never really tried a 69 before but apparently you're about to. You thick member was going crazy at the fact the she was way more plump than what showed. The clothes seemed to restrict alot despite how little they cover making her a little more plump than what you had thought. The good kind of plump though, where it filled the right places like her mesmerizing ass and legs although still making her look skinny in to a degree. You had no choice but to dig in. As she began to lick and flick her tongue across the tip of your rock hard erection, you began massaging her entrance with your finger. You could hear a slight squeak from her as you began a circular motion around her clit. "H-hey...that part is sensitive."

"Oh...s-sorry."

"N-no....keep going." You continued the motion making more small squeaks and moans come out of here. At this point she couldn't even focus on her part. Eventually she regained her sense and began to work the tip once again. First she would lick then she take the tip in her mouth and quickly bob up and down. After doing this in repeat a few times, she finally took it past the tip lowering herself all the way to the base. Time to speed it up. You took hold of her thighs and pulled in her in a little letting your tongue get in range of dripping lips. You slowly licked them savoring the taste as you glided your tongue between those pink lips. "Mm!" She muffled loudly as you continued.

She quickly sped up as she bobbed her up and down taking a hand and working the base of your shaft. She was trying to outdo you with every action sparking a new action in her. You decided to play the game and finally let you tongue glide into her entrance tasting the sweet juices that magnetized you inside. She squealed with delight as you began to work the inside of her with ferocious intent. She sped up even more but you knew she had nothing at this point. You, however, had one final trap card to play. Without any warning, you stood up and took her with you, keeping her mouth still in contact with your erection. Now you had the advantage. With arms wrapped around her, you plunged into her like a wild animal and began effectively eating her out. She continued to moan in delight as she wrapped her arms and legs around your waist and head while continuing to take you all the way at a rapid pace. The muffled moans made you more motivated to give her all you got. Using her locked grip as anchor, you began thrusting into her as she moaned in rhythm. You began to feel her tighten on you head, you knew she was close and so were you. Finally she tightened her grip on both your waist and head pulling you as deep as you could go into her while simultaneously taking you all the way to the base. You both shuttered in exquisite ecstasy as she released her juices and released shot after shot into welcoming mouth. After you got the last shot off, she retreated and you could hear a faint swallowing sound. You released her onto the bed as you fell flat on your back, both of you panting like a Olympic runners. "Talk....about....best....blowjob...ever..."

"Not...bad..yourself...Not..a bad...taste either...Now." She climbed on top of you and gave you another passionate kiss which somehow made you rock hard once again. "You still got work to do Emerald."

"Wait how am I..."

"Does it really matter."

"I guess not."

She gave you one more kiss as she began to grind her still dripping lips across your erection. "Ready Mr. hero?"

"Y-yea."

With that she took hold and began to align it with wet entrance. Slowly she pushed down and finally you felt yourself enter. "S-so.....big...." she said with a little bit of drool sliding out of her mouth.

"So...t-tight." After a moment of adjusting, she slid down even more until you felt a little resistance, a slight sucking of the teeth coming from her as you pushed through it. "Are you...ok?"

"Y-yea...just....this is....you are my first."

You couldn't believe it...Not only is it your first time....but with a body like that and this is is her's. "Your first?"

"I wanted to be you.....I always did...I dreamed about it....Now it's happened and...now," she said as she finally hit the base. "I want you to drill me like no girl has ever felt before." You couldn't ignore that command. You took hold of her hips and began to slowly but firmly thrust into her. She began to squeak ever so slightly as you slowly sped up. "Come on honey! You can do better, I wanna feel you really put your heart into this!"

You hesitated for a second trying to comprehend her just calling honey but eventually, your thrust continued even faster and harder as her small squeaks soon turned into high pitched moans. You never thought a dream could come true. You always wished you could break out of your shell but it took over, made unable to do so. Then comes this girl who apparently has liked since freshman year and here you are doing the last thing you ever thought possible. With these newfound thoughts in mind, you pulled out and flipped her into doggy style before reentering with the same speed and ferocity. The endurance you were showing was staggering, minute after minute and no where near close to being done. Her moans were now screams of pleasure as you slammed into her over and over again. "Yes! Yes! Oh my fucking god yes!"

With the strength of a tank, she pushed you back onto back with her butt and began taking the situation into her own hands making herself drop onto with as lifted herself up and slammed down, again and again. You resumed slamming into her as she ferociously slammed down onto you. Soon she gave up though letting you thrust into her so much that every time she went up, she was practically in the air. "Limestone I.."

"I'm so close! My body feels....s-so hot! I can't take it! Cum in me!......Take me!"

With that you grabbed hold of her hips in an attempt to hold her down as you slammed as fast as could. "Can't...hold it....any longer!" Within seconds you let the final slam be the decisive winner as you felt that feeling shoot up your erection ad into her. You've never let out so much before, stream after stream of cum filling her like a balloon as she moaned so loud the entire hospital would get the hint. After the last few shots let loose, you finally pulled out. It took a few moments for her motor skills to kick in before she hopped off and crawled next to you. "You....have...no idea....how long I've been waiting....to do that..."

"I...can...take a wild guess."

"Well we...did it....we officially traded in our cards."

"And man...was it amazing."

"Hehe, you did awesome for your first time."

"Really?" You felt a wave of appreciation come from those words.

"Hey don't let that go to your head dork. That was the fun part."

"Part of what exactly?"

"Our relationship duh."

"You mean like b-boyfriend and girlfriend?"

"You and that shyness I swear." Her face suddenly went from happy and silly to serious and nervous. "I'm...not used to saying this...so...don't you dare laugh....I.....Emerald I....I lov.....Do you you know....like me...enough..."

"I don't follow."

"Like...love....you idiot."

"Well c-considering we rushed the hell out of this....Yea...maybe."

"G-good. I just needed to know."

"Oh you poor thing."

"Stop it."

"You bunnies always so emotional."

"Stop using movie quotes...and i'm not a bunny."

"You're cute like one."

"I hate you..."

"There's love behind that hate."

"Shut up."

I checked my phone and wouldn't you know it, midnight had rolled around. After properly getting our clothes on, we softly knocked on the door to no success. Instead we could hear someone whispering on the other side while the other was talking just normally, obviously Maud. Limestone listened closely for where the voice was coming from exactly and as hard as she could pounded on the door. All that was heard was a loud yell and a thump. The door finally unlocked in which they opened it to be greeted by Toshiro holding his ear. "H-hey guys. Um...what's up?"

Limestone took hold of Toshiro's shirt and whipped him in close. "How much did you hear?"

"What do you mean I...."

"How..much...did...you hear?"

"Um....alot."

"Maud."

"He's all yours."

"Great. Emerald, here's my spare key, make yourself at home and I'll be right there."

Toshiro backed up to a wall before Limestone took hold of his legs and began pulling him into the room. "Wait what's going on. What's she gonna do? Guys...guys?!"

Maud giggled then put her arm around Emerald. "Come along Emerald, I'm sure you'll want to explain to me the details of you time in there."

"Definitely." you said with a smile as you and her both walked off.

"Guys?! Come on, I'm your friend Toshiro, help a friend out! Please!"

Day 3

Surprisingly when she came back that night, we did not have more sex despite it being a popular option. No, instead we really dove into getting to know each other. More than just favorite foods and colors, we discussed specific interest, what makes them good, what makes them suck. We talked about movies and books, and she even showcased to me some of the drawings she liked enough to show me. We went back today with a new attitude towards each other. One so strong that we were able to write the entire speech in just one day. Our relationship was plain to see, so much that I was able to walk around the school with a bit of confidence, no hood and smiling. A great last day of highschool.

Graduation

Outfitted in our graduation gowns, All 8 of us, that includes Scarlet, Ember, luma, and Applejack, stood next to each other in the line ready to present our speech. Half the senior body was already called and it was only one more speech until we got called. I was in the back of this little group of course still tripping over being in front of so many people. "Oh would you stop shaking already?" Limestone said with a smile.

"Can't....freaking out over here."

"All you have to do is get up there and kill this speech." Scarlet said from in front of us.

"You don't have stage fright, you're popular."

"You're kidding, course I'm scared but I know it won't mean anything in the end."

"He's not wrong." Ember chimed in.

"All you gotta do is get up there and talk. Simple as that." Luma added from in front of them.

"Ah reckon this won't be the scariest thing on the planet. Ah'm as calm as a flower. You're not scared right Toshiro?" Applejack asked the two in front of her.

"Oh yea this whole thing right here, easy as pie."

"So you're not scared?"

"Oh no i'm freaking terrified."

"See what I mean." you said as continued to let shallow breaths.

"Toshiro and Maud." Principal Celestia called. They both walked out and placed their papers along the pedestal. Minutes passes and they finished easy, same with both Luma and Scarlet. As scarlet and Ember left the stage, you watched as she mouthed the words, "Emerald and Limestone."

Limestone began walking out but you, oh no you, were stuck in place. "Emerald?"

"I can't do it. You're talking the ultimate test of bravery here."

She came to you and place her hands on your chest. "Emerald...look at me."

Slowly you looked and were met with her lips. She pulled away and winked. "You can do this."

A burst of confidence out of nowhere shot through you like a bolt of energy. You took in deep breath and followed onto the stage. As you came out, camera lights flashed and people cheered surprisingly. You set the one paper on the pedestal and looked out to the crowed as you adjusted the microphone. "Um...h-hi..I'm Emerald."

"And I'm Limestone."

"Our speech...is....um..." You could hear people start to whisper among themselves wondering what you were doing. "Well...I...just..I wanna say..to...."

Everyone noticed, your shyness was incredibly apparent, then the craziest thing happened. Someone from the crowd, a person you'd never met before began to cheer for you, say things like, "You can do this Emerald!"

Soon everyone back to join in, the entire auditorium was in on it. She let the cheering carry on for a moment, even looking at Limestone who mouthed the words. You have no idea what snapped inside you as you crumbled up the paper and threw it a nearby trashcan. You returned to the pedestal and began as it began to quiet down. "This is the best school in the world. You guys are the most supportive and friendly people. This school has turned bullies into friends, issues into solutions, and tragedies into miracles no matter the risk. I used to be the shyest kid on the planet, hiding in the background, avoiding any social contact. It wasn't until I met the people I can call friends that I really felt safe and secure with my personality. Thanks to you guys, this school has forever made it's mark on me and I won't forget it. Toshiro, Maud, Scarlet, Ember, Luma, and Applejack, I have to thank you guys for being the first people to befriend here. Orion, I know you were kinda of a jerk back then but I do believe you've changed for the better. Principal Celestia, if it weren't for you pairing me up with Limestone, I would still be in this school relearning everything. I have to thank Limestone especially."

Limestone quickly averted her attention with a slight blush. "N-no you don't."

"Three days is all it took for you to change my life."

She turned back to you with a slight smile. "W-well...."

She couldn't even finish her sentence before you pulled her into a passionate kiss. You could hear everyone cheer as your eyes opened and stared into her's. She giggled as she broke the kiss and both of you waved as you proceeded into the seats after receiving your diploma from Vice Principal Luna.

Principal Celestia unhooked the mic as her sister joined beside her. "Well now those were some very inspired speeches. It's great to see all getting along so well even those who despised each other in the beginning. There's really nothing more to say students."

Both Luna and Celestia took hold of the mic. "Without further ado, we congratulate the senior class on a job well done, happy graduation everyone!"

Like a cliche movie, we all tossed our caps in the air and were ready to go. As we exited the school, the 8 of us hung back next to the statue. "So what's everyone gonna do now." you asked.

"Well..." Toshiro started. "I guess do the cliche thing. Try and chase our careers and what not, hopefully a college degree. But first, me and Maud are going to try and find a place together."

"Same for us." Ember added. "What about you Applejack?"

"Well, Ah imagine this diploma of mine will help me get a little more help for the farm going seeing as how ah'm a high school graduate and such."

"And I'll be there every step of the way." Luma added. "Now what about you Emerald?"

"I never really gave it any thought actually.College is definitely a sure thing but as to what career I'd go for, I'm not sure."

Toshiro sighed and patted your back. "You'll figure it out in time. Ready to head out Maud?"

"Yes. See you guys later."

"Guess we'll be out too, ready Ember?"

"Let's hit the road. Hey you guys, we know this awesome place down the street, wanna come?"

"Sure." said both Luma and Applejack.

Before you could answer however, Limestone placed a hand over your mouth. "We're fine thanks."

Scarlet shrugged as Ember began leading the way. You turned to her with a look of confusion. "What's the big idea?"

"How's bout we go celebrate our graduation at your house, then we can talk about some....concerns I have."

"Concerns?"

"Like moving into your house silly."

"You're not gonna be this seductive every day are you?"

"If I move in, we'll see. And from now on, call me Lime honey."

"Oh boy."

Author's Note

Now it's time for me branch out, past the setting of a school. Oh yes you guessed it, stories in this series will now build on relationships formed already and introduce new ones without the school to tie them down. You will get to witness things after a 5 year time skip where marriage has happened and kids are a possibility. There are also those who never met their high school sweet heart that this new setting will help me write for. I'm excited. :pinkiehappy: