It started with the bumping of two heads in the lazy river at Equestrian’s World Water Park.

“Ow!” Octavia Melody cried, shooting up from her raft and holding her head in pain.

It had been a rather present spring day at the theme park. Enough clouds for occasional shade with, but not so many to cause an overcast. Being a weekday, the water park had a mildly sized crowd that stayed large enough to justify being open. Which made for shorter lines to those who could be there. In all honesty, it was part of the reason Octavia found herself so relaxed and not paying attention to where she was drifting. Funny also, she only decided to do the parks lazy river first in not feeling rushed to get to any of the slides. Then, when she saw next to no one floating past her, she had decided to lay her head on her raft, and entered a near sleep-like trance as she enjoyed the nice weather. It was a day off for herself, by herself, and she wanted to enjoy it.

“I’m so, so sorry!” the other girl, one Sonata Dusk, apologized while holding on to her own head. Although, unlike Octavia, the lazy river was not her first choice of the day. Rather, it was a break between all the fast slides she had ridden. One after another, some she didn’t even need to stop from getting to the bottom of one, up to the other. She wasn’t exhausted, but at the time, a little break from the crazier rides seemed nice. So, when she saw no one else in the lazy river, she too, rested her head on her raft and paid no attention to anything around her until her head collided with Octavia’s.

“Are you okay?” Sonata asked with worry.

“Um, yeah,” Octavia groaned. She shook her head several times before looking at the blue haired girl. Noting the ponytail hair and that she seemed be around her age.

“Really is my fault,” Octavia added, running a hand through her straight raven hair. “They have those rules about paying attention for a reason.”

“I guess I’m just as guilty.” Sonata laughed. “Then again, it’s their fault for calling this, lazy, and not the, be alert at all times, river.”

Dispiet how terrible, even for an on the fly joke that was, Octavia couldn’t help but chuckle to the cute girl's humor.

“I suppose not.” With that, Octavia laid back down on her raft tube. This time, keeping her head up enough to look out for danger, but mostly on the stranger she ran into. “Nice day. Isn’t it?” she decided to ask the girl several minutes later.

“Yup,” Sonata nodded, looking over to the black hair girl. “You come here often?”.

“Um, not as often as I used too.” Octavia, seeing no harm in answering, said. “Kind of had the day off and nothing better to do.”

“First time actually.” Sonata said, lightly kicking her feet in the water. “Heard about this addition, but never had the desire to come. That was until my roommate… ‘loaned me’ her season pass.”

“How nice of her.” Octavia arched a brow with the way Sonata spoke it. “Enjoying yourself?” She quickly in wanting to change the topic.

“Oh absolutely!” Sonata beamed. “Been on about six or seven slides already. Decided to come here to take a break and relax.”

“Happy to hear.” Octavia smiled.

They talked a bit about some of the other rides until, at some point, without either realizing it, their two rafts started to drift apart. Before they could notice, the other was long gone. Upon realizing this, from the other end of the rivers, both girls let out a sigh, but didn’t think twice about it. Believing it was likely the only time in their lives they would ever see one another

*****

They ended up doing different activities for the next hour, before bumping into each other again at the wave pool. No reason why aside from the fact they were in the area when the next season of waves were about to begin. Sonata arrived first, and dove in the water on a raft before Octavia even noticed. Not helping by the fact the wave pool already had a sizable number of guest in it.

Soon after, the waves started up, and Octavia let out a cheer as she was splashed about, paying more attention than she had in the lazy river, although it would seem not by much.

“Look out!” someone shouted at her. Octavia looked in dismay as one of the creasing waves, a tube, and one looking familiar rider, were about to flip over onto herself.

Sonata having been purposely braving some of the larger waves, only to underestimate her own balance. Upon realizing her raft was doomed to flip over at the wave in front of her, she turned around, surprised to see the same girl from before would be in the line of fire. Calling out far to late for either of them to do anything more the stare and scream as Sonata landed on top of Octavia, sending her raft flying as the wave slammed onto them, tossing both girls into the water.

“Sorry, sorry, sorry!” Sonata apologized once they surfaced. Clinging onto Octavia’s raft, as Sonata’s was too far out of reach. “I didn’t think these waves would be so-

When Sonata pulled her hair out of her eyes and saw Octavia again, she couldn’t help but nervously chuckle. “I swear I’m not doing this intentionally!”

Despite herself, Octavia couldn’t help but smile. “Quit alright, miss. But maybe we can pick this conversation back on shore?” she suggested. Another wave almost throwing them away from the raft they were both grasped to from opposite ends. “Where we can re-orientate ourselves.”

“Right,” Sonata nodded as they kicked, and rolled their way towards the shallower waters. Once their feet touched solid ground, Sonata asked. “Sorry again. I swear this is a coincidence.”

“I’m sure,” Octavia said between breaths. “Or, maybe it’s just the universe trying to bring us together or something.”

“Maybe it is.” Sonata joked. She was about to say something else, but the words were lost to her. As he water became calm and shallow enough to fully notice her companion was wearing a purple one-piece that seemed to hug the girl's curvy body in all the right places. Which, unknown to Sonata, Octavia’s eyes had also drifted downwards. Taking note of the Sonata’s blue strapless bikini, bare shoulders, round hips, and cute little belly button. In their distraction, a smaller, but strong wave, knocked them over. Sonata reached over without a second thought, pulling Octavia onto the raft with her, propelling the two girls the rest of the way to the edge of the pool.

“Guess that wouldn’t be too crazy,” Octavia bemused, turning away to get her blush under control before turning back to offer Sonata a hand.

“Um, so, you get separated from your friends?” Octavia asked once they had centered herself. Looking around at the other guests, expecting to see some of them waving to Sonata, and with a Octavia’s luck, one very muscular man that would be the girl’s boyfriend.

“Er,” Sonata scratched her head. “Actually, by myself today. Not that I mind.”

“Small world then, isn’t it?” Octavia chortled. “Same. Part of this being a last minute outing of mine and my usually friends not being free.” That and, truthfully, she had originally wanted a day for herself. Had wanted, anyways. There was something about the way this girl carried herself, any almost childlike energy and positivity, that made Octavia not want to be along anymore.

“Well, if you wanted someone to hang out with,” Sonata warmly smiled, “I wouldn’t mind hanging out with you.” Sonata’s left foot started to kick the water. “If you want. Or, maybe we could wait and see if the universe is trying to get us together a third time first. But between you and me,” she leaned in and whispered, “I’d rather screw it and skip ahead to where we don’t have to worry about hitting heads again.”

Octavia’s eyes widened to the words. However, she shortly found herself laughing along. “Sounds lovely.”

“Great!” Sonata cheered. “Because I actually think about riding this skate ramp looking slide on the way over, but you need at least two riders.” She shuttered. “And if I can go with someone I know rather than some sleazy looking weirdo, all the better.

“You read my mind,” Octavia smiled in relief.

“Awsome!” Sonata said, taking Octavia’s hand by surprise and dragging her along. “Oh! Names Sonata by the way.”

Despite being grabbed by a total stranger, Octavia for no need to protest as she gave Sonata her own name.”

“Octavia. Octavia Melody.”

******

“Really?” Octavia quizzed as they stood in line for, well, The Ramp. While not the most original name, it wasn’t inaccurate. The slide was basically a five story half pipe filled with water. Upon seeing it, Octavia’s heart nearly leapt out of her chest as it looked like one of the rafts would fly off the edge. Fortunately, the ride builders knew what they were doing, and never once did any of the rafts fly off, or even flip over. That said, it was such a slide where you could absolutely only go one at a time, and took several minutes to complete. Likely more the reason the ride required two people minimum and, why the line was small, moved slowly. Giving Octavia and Sonata a chance to get to know one another. The subject of their conversation being career’s. Sonata going first in telling Octavia she was in a singing bad.

“So,” Octavia continued on. “Does that mean I’m actually standing next to a celebrity?” she added with a flash of her eyes.

Sonata blew her a raspberry. “Hardly. Er, we’re more one of those ‘rising stars’ who sing wherever we can to pay the bills until we’re picked up.” Sonata sighed. “If we last long enough for that to happen.”

“Oh?” Octavia said, stepping forward in the line.

“Um,” Sonata bit her lips. “I guess you could say me and my band/roommates/sisters have been having what you might call ‘creative differences.” She let out a huff, restring her elbows on their raft. She looked up nervously to Octavia as she felt her friend the raft move forward. “Sorry. Didn’t mean to bog you down with the details.”

“It’s fine,” Octavia assured, genuinely curious now.

The words putting Sonata at ease, she explained more. “Well, let’s say Aria, one of my band mates, didn’t so much ‘give me’ the season pass, a tip from one of our gigs, as much as threw it at my face to try and get me out of the house for a while.”

“Oh? I see.” Octavia said with a slow nod. “I’m sorry to hear about that.”

“It’s okay.” Sonata assured, a more serious tone replacing her previously care-free one. “To be honest, it helps me when I think about the idea of us all heading towards solo careers soon.”

Octavia tilted her head. “And, is that what you want?”

Sonata looked up in surprise. Her face spoke of someone who rarely got a chance to share her own opinion. “Um, well, I, NO! I mean, maybe,” she shook her head. “It’s complicated.”

Octavia frowned as Sonata deflated. Recalling how some of her own family could be ‘complicated’ at times.

“I play cello.” Octavia threw in.

Sonata looked up and blinked at the sudden change of topic. “Cello, huh? Forgive me, but is that a large violin? Sorry. My groups are not as reliant on instruments.”

Octavia mentally face palmed. Hating when people called it that. Fortunately, her life experience had come to understand that was the most simplistic way to describe it.

“Somewhat.” Octavia continued. “The point I’m going with, not meaning to disregard you with that, is it’s an instrument that can be performed solely, but it works a lot better in an orchestra.” She paused in realizing she hadn’t thought more than that. “And, well, yeah. Just as many days it gets frustrating working with so many people, but the results are well worth it. Although, it does require some harmony with the cast for things to work out. It’s not uncommon for some to walk away from certain chores due to personal reasons. Which usually does work out in the end, but not as if you still shouldn’t try since replacements aren’t easy to come by.”

Sonata raised a finger. “I’m getting conflicting messages here. But,” she ran the finger on her chin. “I think I got enough of it to say; thanks.” To Octavia’s delight, Sonata perked back up. “Pretty and smart. I’m surprised the boys aren’t all over her.” She cursed herself, but felt relief when she noticed Octavia blush to that. “Oh, sorry, I didn’t

“Oh look, we’re next!” Octavia said to change the subject as it was their turn to launch port, “I am rather curious to hear you sing now. Maybe after-

The raft shot forward before she could finish.

*****

Octavia got her chance soon after the ride. Sonata opted to sit down at a table in an empty picnic area to allow Sonata to sing along to the song playing on the speakers.

“Wow,” Octavia breathed, having been spellbound the entire time. Captive as much by the voice as the singer's body it came from. She needed to shake her head before thinking properly again. “Sonta that was, quite frankly, enchanting!”

“Aw, thank you!” Sonata said while twirling her hair. “Although I’m told I’m the weakest of the groups.”

“You’re kidding,” Octavia deadpanned. Not sure if that was because Sonata was regularly put down by her clearly toxic bandmates, or if because by comparison they were all that good.

“Nope,” Sonata said sheepishly. “I’d ask to listen to you, but I’m guessing a cello isn’t something you just drag out to a water park.”

“You’d be right,” Octavia admitted. “It’s in my apartment.” Thinking about it, as opposed to just blurting it out, Octavia added, “Maybe I’ll show you sometime if you’re free. A private concert of sorts.”

Sonata looked taken aback. “For realizes?”

Octavia arched an eyebrow. “Realzies?”

Face coloring, Sonata said, “Ah fuck. I know, it’s a bit silly, I know. Kind of an inside joke as a kid I never grew out of or realized sounds stupid until I was an adult.”

“Well I think it’s cute,” Octavia spoke that time before thinking.

There was a pause after that. Both girls staring at one another before Sonata said, “For… For real?”

Octavia gave a half smile. Scotting over to sit next to her new friend. “For real, zies.” She emphasized the last half to Sonata’s delight. “Don’t let anyone tell you you’re being silly. Not even me. Learned a long time ago it’s the better way to live.” She frowned. “Which is often easier said than done for myselfz Spent a large part of my life caring too much about what, certain, people thought of me.”

It was tempting for Octavia babble on about her parents. How she eventually found the courage to break free, even if the consequences made the next couple of years difficult. Yet, with the friends she made, and knowing they would have never let her come to a water park by herself, were some of the happiest years of her life. Not that felt like it would scare off Sonata, but still.

“For rea, I mean, realizies?” Sonata giggled.

Octavia Sonata a gentle smile and nod. “I’ll tell you about it some other time. For now, what do you say we go about our fun day together before this becomes a soap opera?”

“Thanks.” Sonata giddies. “I’d like that a lot actually.”

Author's Note

Figured I’d get the first half out both after some major suggestions from Sparrow to detail made this story much longer than I first planed, and not helping being demisexual writing sex is hard to do 😓 but hey! Got to sometimes make what will sell to draw the crowds! 😁
And also Paiper could post the art her made for me on his channel
See discription for their links, Although re-linking my Kofi page here. as a reminder you can sponsor this and other such story. Which right now I could especially use since I may be moving soon, and regardless every bit helps 💰
Part two and the sex (as well as a nsfw version of the cover) coming soon! At worse two days, already written, just need to apply Sparrows edits I swear. So stay tuned and comment how badly you want to see the way this story ends! 🤩