“Let's skip the next class,” Lyra spoke in the world's loudest whisper ever, the main purpose of lifting her hand over her mouth doing nothing at all.
A few classmates in my surrounding area shot quizzical glances my way, I could feel my cheeks burn a bright pink hue. My hair a complete mess at the moment, flunking a Spanish test earlier the culprit.
“I don't think we should,” I whispered back politely, that failed test threw my day into a panic.
I just wanted to fly under the radar, for now, survive the school day and then head home for a nice hot shower. Though Lyra had already begun to shoot me massive puppy dog eyes, her lower lip quivered in absolute sorrow.
I could never say no to that look, I felt as if it had some kind of supernatural hold upon my soul. My pale blue eyes rolled as I mouthed a silent yes to my BFF, knowing Lyra she had some kind of shenanigans planned.
“Yus! Totes! Legit!” Lyra spoke in a sudden odd coupling of phrases, biting her lower lip with excitement as she nearly danced in her desk.
That reaction alone had me worried, I was hoping for a short relaxing day. Though I knew deep in my soul, this day would be the longest of my life.
“See ya losers!” Lyra lunged out of the classroom door excitedly, wearing a dark blue mini skirt and an oversized beige jacket.
Pale blue boots stretched up towards her knees, as she did a slick one-eighty spin pointing her fingers forward randomly. Moon Dancer flashed an annoyed glance, huffing in place before she dashed off.
“OMG! Not specifically you Moonie, I love you!” Lyra gasped in utter shock as she yelled down the crowded hallway shocked, eyes full of regret.
“Well, she's not tutoring me anytime soon!” Lyra gave an absent-minded shrug to nobody in particular.
I dragged my pink boots out of the classroom in a worn-out fashion, wearing a pair of pale blue jeans. A small pink tee showed my full midriff, as my multicolored hair frazzled out messily down my backside.
“Lyra, why are we skipping class?” I gave a loud yawn into my hand, eyes locked upon the loon before me.
“Get this, Stablebucks is selling a Unicorn Frappuccino!” Lyra squealed out like a little girl, hands lifted into the air excitedly.
“I'm heading to Math…” I sighed starting to walk down the hallway.
“Bon, a Unicorn Frappuccino!?” Lyra suddenly latched onto my arm, nearly dragging me down to the floor.
“I don't want to travel downtown for a dumb coffee!” I snapped out loud in annoyance, shaking my arm to pry my friend off.
“Unicorn Frappuccino isn't just any coffee!” The bubbly voice of Derpy Hooves danced across the hallway, the blonde girl standing across from us blankly.
“Says who?” I snorted with an eye roll.
“I don't know, says the world!” Derpy suddenly pushed forward, her hands clutched my shoulders, pulling me extra close.
“Unicorn Frappuccino is a delight crafted by goddesses!” I could feel Derpy press her cheek against mine tenderly.
“But school,” I spoke in a muffled tone.
“Screw school!~ Unicorn Frappuccino is a treat that is best shared with a close friend!” Derpy slung me hard into a nearby locker.
“Just a taste of that sweet nectar is enough to curl your toes, but when shared with that special someone, all your troubles just fade away.” Derpy wrapped her arms around herself in a lonesome hug.
“Makes me regret, I recently dumped my BFF…” Derpy sniffled off to the side.
“Aww, why?” Lyra gave a soft-spoken coo.
“She took me out back, then mugged me.” The blonde spoke in complete seriousness.
“Ewww.” Lyra scrunched her nose.
“It's too late for me, but please you two find and share...The Unicorn Frappuccino for $3.99 plus tax!” Derpy exploded into a flood of tears, quickly darting off into the horizon.
“What the buck was that!?” I yelled out in complete awe of what just happened.
“It was a sign! ~ Also can you spot me this time?” Lyra giggled sheepishly.
This day just got better by the second.
Skipping classes usually wasn't my thing, but Lyra just had a certain way of making me crumble into pieces. The afternoon was chilled and quite misty to be completely honest, my friend and I kept close in case any trouble popped up. I was a firm believer of safety in numbers, though Lyra probably couldn't care less about our well being.
🎶 Skipping in the rain! 🎶
“What are you doing!?” My brow quirked softly.
“Singing that one song silly!” She snorted in reply running ahead to skip through muddy puddles.
“Huh!?” My eyes squinted.
🎶 The world is kind of plain! 🎶
“Not a song.” I sighed with a shake of my head.
🎶 I think I missed my train!! 🎶
“Literally none of those lyrics exist.” Lyra ignored my mumbled voice as she continued to twirl around like a psychopath.
🎶 Who's that pretty girl in the mirror there!? 🎶
“That's a totally different song entirely!?” I watched Lyra hum as she checked her reflection in a filth filled puddle.
“C’mon Bon, chill out!” She arched her hips off to the side.
“Well, you dragged me out of school for a dumb quest!” I crossed my arms over my chest in a loud huff.
“Since when is hanging out dumb?” She pursed those lips of hers sternly.
I didn't know how to reply. Walking over to a nearby bench I took a seat in awkward silence, flashing my friend a defeated gaze. “I just feel like the world is moving too fast.” I slouched in my seat pathetically.
Lyra walked to my side kneeling on the cold wet sidewalk. Her cheek nestled on my shoulder as she gave a lackadaisical little shrug. “Well more reason to slow down, right?” Lyra giggled in my ear as I couldn't help but smirk.
“Tests are building, the future is looming! ~ Aren't you freaked out at all!?” I pulled away from her warm inviting nature, lost in my own icy state of mind.
“Thinking too much gets you in trouble every time!” Lyra bit her lower lip casually.
“So better to not think at all!?” I flaunted my hand towards her femininely.
“Rawr! Somebody has fangs.” Lyra scooted up to take a seat.
“I'm sorry, I just don't want to screw up my life!” The thought of flunking my upcoming finals, sending an icy chill down my spine.
“Bon, life is supposed to be full of surprises! ~ Not some planned out obituary!” She slowly reached out to nudge my side playfully.
“Grr, you mean itinerary!?” I scoffed in growing anger of her immaturity.
“No, I meant obituary!! ~ You're not dead, I'm just looking after you!” Lyra stood up as both hands planted firmly on her hips.
“And I don't want to become you!” I screamed to my friend without thinking.
The color from her cheeks faded away in an instant. Her golden eyes full of mischief and light darkened just a bit more, I felt my hands lift over my mouth in absolute horror. “I wouldn't either, guess I'll just go alone.” Lyra pulled the hood of her jacket up with a cracking voice.
“I'm sorry! ~ I didn't mean it like that!!” I stood up from my seat as she did the same, my friend silently walking off towards the distance with hidden pain in her heart.
She never replied back, instead just vanishing into the mist-covered scenery. Then just like that, I was alone with my thoughts. Funny thing how you sometimes just want to be left alone, but when it finally happens there is nothing more frightening.
I placed both hands over my eyes, doing the only thing that came to mind.
I cried.
Stablebucks was overflowing with people. I felt claustrophobic just wedged between a few older women, there was no way I'd be able to find Lyra in all this chaos. A multitude of savory scents flooded over me, the tiny building full of warmth and laughter. Everything about this place was alive with the vibrancy of friendship, yet I was suffocating amongst pressed flesh and my own anxiety.
Everything around me blurred together into one, the various noises and voices causing my head to throb. Reaching the front counter, I had to place all my chips on one last gambit. I couldn't handle the thought of losing Lyra, she was the quirky sister I never had.
“Welcome to Stable…” The barista spoke in a chipper melodic tone, as I hopped up onto the counter like a weirdo and clasped the microphone in my hands.
“Lyra, are you here!?” My voice echoed throughout the whole building in a panic.
“I'm sorry for what I said earlier, the truth is that I need you!” I never noticed the whole area became deathly quiet.
“I'm always looking to the future because I'm afraid of the now, that I'm never good enough to impress those around me.” My hand slapped my forehead in embarrassment.
“I feel the need to prove I'm somebody because deep down, I'm afraid that at the end of the day, I'll be alone.” My gaze searched the room for any sign of her.
“That if I'm not successful, then I'm not worthwhile to anybody.” I slid off the counter with tears running down my cheeks.
“But I shouldn't think like that huh? ~ You never judged me for anything, you've been there to hold me up during the hardest times.” I could see a glimpse of pastel blue near the far corner.
“I get so caught up in my own problems, problems you do everything in your power to help me overcome…” My grasp released the microphone, I made my way through the parting crowd to my best friend's table.
“I sometimes forget to do the same for you.” I leaned against her table, flashing a weak little smile towards her begging for forgiveness.
“That was totally embarrassing.” Lyra giggled with a light blush.
“I know, but you're worth it.” I took my seat across from my friend, placing my hand gently atop her own.
“Unicorn Frappuccino?” Lyra scrunched her nose adorably.
“Yum!” We both squeezed each other's hands.
After a few moments, the odd sweet mixture of magic and friendship was finally in our grasp, we both selected to share one together with twin straws of course. And with a few tiny sips, I could tell this had made Lyra's day.
Derpy oddly correct about one thing…
All my troubles did fade away.
