On The Fly

You and Gilda went to the liquor aisle to pick up the drinks for that night while Gabby seemed to of slipped away to look for a gift for you. Gilda grabbed two bottles of Cherry Moonshine while you grabbed a case of Hard Lemonade which was yours and Tide's favorite. While some may make fun of you for liking it, it had more alcohol and tasted better than beer.

"Hope you know, I'm paying for yours as well," Gilda said as you two started towards the checkout aisle.

"Thanks, but wonder where Gabby is?" You ask as you looked at the checkouts to see if you could spot her in one.

"What, you curious about what she's getting you?" Gilda replied making you shrug.

"Maybe?" You answer making Gilda give a small chuckle.

"Don't worry about it, she probably already picked something out and is already in the taxi. If not, she won't be too much longer," Gilda said as you both got into line. You could feel eyes staring at you, or more particular, staring at Gilda as you could hear a few mutterings.

"It's really her!" A random person muttered. "Man, who does she think she is dressing like that?" A female voice said making you give a chuckle knowing that girl was probably just jealous. "Who is that with her? Looks like a punk to me!"

"I knew you were popular Gilda, but from the sounds of it, you're really popular. Perks of being on a new and upcoming sport huh?" You ask with a teasing tone.

"Well, duh! I mean keep in mind Tide isn't the only model you know," Gilda said proudly. Which was true, you knew she was in a few sports mags though you avoided looking at them.

"Glad I'm used to all the jealous stares and ramblings with hanging out with Tide," You said making Gilda chuckle.

"Yup, good thing," Gilda said putting her bottles on the conveyor belt along with your case. After about ten seconds the cashier rang them up.

"Do you have a reward card with us?" The cashier asked as Gilda reached into her bag.

"Yup, and I also have a coupon for the moonshine as well," Gilda said bringing out the card and coupon, which from the look of it was for a buy one get one sixty percent off.

"Alright, let's see here..." The cashier said as she took the coupon scanning it, which she then had Gilda swipe her card. "Your total is going to be thirty-five bits, and four silverings. Would that be cash or card?"

"Card," Gilda replied as she got a credit card out and quickly swiped it. While Gilda puts the pin in, you grab the bag with her drinks in it and your case.

"Thank you for shopping with us and have a nice day!" The cashier said as she handed the receipt to Gilda.

"You have a good one too," Gilda said as the two of you started to make your way out. "By the way, are you sure you don't want me to carry my stuff?"

"Nah, this is the very least I could do," You answer as you walked to the taxi.

"Took ya long enough!" Gabby said as she rolled down the window.

"Told ya she was waiting for us already," Gilda said making you roll your eyes. You both loaded up and were on your way.

"You got the cherry kind!" Gabby said as she looked in the bag. "Last time we couldn't find any because of the Summer Sun Celebration."

"Yeah, not a fan of shine myself. But I have heard that it's pretty good," You say as you show her what you picked out.

"I love those! But you sure that'll be enough for two of you?" Gabby asked.

"Yup, this'll be plenty, trust me," You answer giving a little smile.

"She's still a lightweight huh?" Gilda asked making you nod.

"You mean Tide?" Gabby asked.

"Yeah, she's is very much a lightweight when it comes down to it. I mean three of these will most likely do it," You reply, which as you say that your phone dinged making you check it. "Speaking of which, she's at the house waiting on us. Before we get there, try not to draw too much attention to her eye."

"What do you mean?" Gabby asked.

"Well, you'll see what I mean when you see her. Just keep in mind, she wears contacts for her photoshoots," You said making Gabby tilt her head in confusion.

"Don't worry Gabs, like he said you'll see it in person," Gilda said. "I mean we're only like two minutes away, I'm sure you can wait. Which by the way, I'm sure he's curious about it as well, but what did ya pick out for him?"

"That will have to wait as well, so we can call it even!" Gabby said making you laugh.

"Fine by me," You say as you lean back. Soon the taxi pulls in front of the house, and Gabby paid for the ride. When you all got out you gave a huge smile as Tide was sitting on the front step.

Today she was wearing a loose-fitting blue shirt that had green flowers on it, with a skirt that came down to her mid-thigh that showed off her long legs. Her mane, which was tied in a ponytail at the moment, was a deep blue with her bangs being more white in color and her coat was a nice coral pink. Though what most people don't know because she wore contacts during her shoots was she had Sectoral Heterochromia, where her left eye was all a dark purple, her right eye was half of the same purple and half bright red.

"Woah, she looks incredible," Gabby said as they walked up.

"Well, thank you and you look incredible yourself!" Tide said before turning to Gilda. "Long time no see! Also, look at you now rocking that uniform!"

"Thanks, I take pride in looking this good. It's good to see you as well and speaking of looking at you since the last time I saw you in person. I mean I've seen you in some mags or commercials but they do you justest," Gilda said making her blush a little.

"So, we going in? Cause that taxi driver is really starting to give me the creeps," Gabby said making you all look at the taxi still parked out front, though the driver quickly looked away and started to drive off.

"I wouldn't worry about it, if he comes back here I know his taxi number so at the very least we can call the company. At most, well it's been a minute since I got to break a pervs nose," Gilda said as the four of you walked up to the door, Gilda unlocked it. "Well, before we really get this thing started I'm gonna go take a shower and get in some new clothes."

"I think I'm at least gonna get changed myself, can you take our stuff and put it in the fridge?" Gabby asked as Gilda walked upstairs.

"Yeah, no problem," You reply as you take the bag back from her.

"Thanks, and hey I will make sure you give your present to you soon okay?" Gabby said as she went up the stairs leaving you and Tide with the liquor.

"Wow, and I thought this house was nice on the outside! So, we gonna put that stuff up?" Tide asked making you nod as you lead her to the kitchen. "I'm so glad you got the lemonade kind!"

"Yup, which by the way, like I keep saying you really need to start showing off that eye of yours. I mean you know how many jobs you could get? Don't get me wrong, I know you're a bit self-conscious of it but it just makes you look gorgeous," You say as you put the drinks into the fridge.

"U-um, well i-it's not like anyone would believe it n-now anyways, and besides I'm not self-conscious of it like I used to be! I just like the idea of having a secret that only the people that I know, know about it," Tide explained making you nod.

"Granted, by that you mean a fair bit the school and now Gabby?" You teased, though you tried to hide it you had a little smile.

"At least it's not the general public, and what's with that smile?" Tide asked making you laugh.

"W-well, I saw you blushing when I said your eye made you look gorgeous and I meant it by the way," You said making her blush again as you gave her another smile.

"Okay, are you two sure you're not more than just friends?" Gabby asked as she came into the kitchen with a little knowing smile. She had changed into a t-shirt that had a picture of a Bigfoot on it, and pajama bottoms.

"He just likes to tease me," Tide said giving a little pout making you laugh a bit.

"It ain't teasing if I'm just telling the truth," You said making Tide roll her eyes.

"Um, I know I'm kind of new to meeting with you, which by the way, I'm Gabby! Sorry, I didn't introduce myself properly outside," Gabby said reaching out for a handshake.

"Tide, but I suppose you already knew that," Tide said giving Gabby a handshake with a sweet smile.

"Yeah, and as I was saying I may be a newcomer to your situation but I do have to admit I do agree with him over there. In truth I'm a little jealous," Gabby said which made Tide look down at the floor and start tapping on the counter. "Oh, uh, s-sorry I don't mean to make you uncomfortable!"

"It's alright, I appreciate the compliment and all, it's just weird for me not to have colored contacts in when I meet someone new," Tide explained.

"You know she meant it, from what I can tell about Gabby here is she's quite genuine," As you said that you could see Gabby give a little smile. "Also, if you were so worried about it then why didn't you wear your contacts?"

"Because I need to get more," Tide answered making you raise an eyebrow in suspicion.

"Alright, any way you want a drink?" You ask to change the topic as you reopened the fridge and opened your case grabbing two of the drinks.

"Yup," Tide said giving you a little smile.

"Well, as I said I am sorry about making you uncomfortable," Gabby said making Tide shake her head.

"It really is fine, I mean you would have found out about my eye later on anyways even if I did wear the contacts. Besides, I'm sure he gave you some kind of warning for it. It's not that I'm uncomfortable with my eye, it's just having someone new look or say something about my eye just makes me shy," Tide said as she opened her bottle and took a good drink out of it.

"And that is why I say you can be confusing at times, but it makes it more fun to mess with people," You said giving her a teasing smile as she glared at you, but it did what you wanted.

"Ugh, men sometimes," Tide said making Gabby giggle a bit.

"I know, but not all men are bad or as dimwitted as they seem," Gabby said giving you a little wink as Tide nodded in agreement.

"Wait a minute..." Tide started making both you and Gabby bust out laughing which she joined in after a second. "Alright, guess you did get me out of my little mood there. Which by the way Gabby, you look gorgeous yourself."

"Aww, thanks! Which by the way, what did you call me earlier when you saw me in that dress?" Gabby asked you making you go red which made Tide chuckle.

"I-I um, s-said you were a knockout..." You managed to answer.

"I think that is more than fair, you are a knockout even without that dress otherwise he wouldn't be acting like this," Tide said making you go even redder than before as the two girls bust out laughing. You chugged your drink a bit because you knew it might be a long night otherwise, though it was good to see Tide hadn't completely shut herself off when Gabby brought up her eye.

It really had been like that ever since you met her all the way back in first grade, you had to get close to her and gain her trust before you could talk openly about her eye in front of her. She has been working on it but it's something you understood that takes time to really get used to, but seeing her smile and laugh with Gabby made you feel good. It really isn't common that she hits it off with someone like this especially after they brought up her eye.

"You guys started without me?" Gilda asked as she came into the kitchen. She was still a bit wet from her shower, but she had changed into a tight-fitting t-shirt and a pair of short jean shorts.

"We only just started our first bottle," You answer as you took another drink trying to avoid looking directly at her.

"Man Gilda, you really do like showing off, not that I can blame you. I mean she was wearing the nice dress that I just love!" Tide said making Gilda smile and Gabby blushed a bit. "Which by the way, who is the designer that made it? Cause it looked familiar to me."

"Oh, that's because it's a Rarity design," Gabby answered making Tide gasp.

"I love her designs! But it's nearly impossible to get an appointment otherwise I would love to model in one of her dresses!" Tide said, which made you picture her in a similar dress that would show off all of her curves. The mere thought made you go completely red yet again and shift your legs.

"Well, it should be simple to get you in now. I mean Gilda knows her from being friends with Rainbow Dash, and I'm friends with Spike who works part-time at her boutique in Ponyville," Gabby explained making Tide go wide-eyed before giving an ear-piercing scream.

"Alright, alright, ain't nothing set in stone yet! Haven't even talked to her about it," Gilda said placing a hand on Tide's shoulder.

"Well, I think Rarity will be more than happy to add you to her appointments. I mean she is busy but normally she tries to fit everyone in and considering you're in the modeling business she would just love to have you as an official client," Gabby said.

"Still, the idea of finally getting an appointment with Rarity herself is so exciting!" Tide exclaimed practically jumping up and down.

"Yeah, well we can see what we can do but for right now, what do you wanna have for dinner tonight? I was thinking of ordering pizza for our party," Gilda suggested.

"Sounds good to me," You agree along with Gabby and Tide.

"Great, now what do we want? I mean I'm planning on getting three pizzas for us and all..." Gilda said which made Tide raise an eyebrow.

"Don't question it Tide, Gilda can eat a whole pizza by herself," You say making Gilda roll her eyes. "What? You know it's the truth."

"Yeah, yeah, anyway like I was saying, what do you guys want?" Gilda asked, and after discussing you all decided on what three pizzas you should order.

Once decided of what all of you wanted and what time you should order, Gilda and Gabby both grabbed glasses and filled them with the moonshine while Tide turned on the stereo that they had in the living room. You couldn't help the smile as you watched her start to dance, which she had managed to get Gabby in on while you sat back. Dancing wasn't really your strong suit, something to do with having two left feet.

"Alright, got the pizza ordered," Gilda said as she sat on the couch next to you watching the other two dance. "So, which one are you staring at with that smile?"

"Both of them," You admitted, at least partly admitted anyway. You were really trying not to focus on looking at Gilda, though she had this smirk that caught your attention. "Don't even think about saying what I know you want to say."

"Hey, it's your mind in the gutter," Gilda said giving a chuckle. "Which by the way, has Gabby given you the gift she got you yet?"

"No, not yet," You answer. "By the way, why aren't you dancing?"

"I could ask you the same, but I'm sure you're a bit stiff with your moves," This made you choke a bit on your drink as Gilda busted out laughing.

"Shut up," You say shaking your head.

"I don't know what you mean, I wasn't implying a thing. Now, come on, and let's dance!" Gilda said grabbing you by the arm and making you go and dance with the rest of them. Which you hoped you didn't embarrass yourself.

As you danced with the girls for a bit you started to relax a bit more, that was until Tide tried a new move that almost ended up with her on her ass if you hadn't caught her. Though as a result, you ended up pulling her close to you with one hand while the other hand found its place just above her ass. You pulled away going a bit red giving her an embarrassed smile, which she returned.

"Uh, s-sorry guess I need to practice that move more," Tide said as her smile grew.

'Y-yeah, don't worry bout it. You okay though?" You ask making her nod.

"Aww, those two are so cute in their denial," You barely heard Gabby say.

"I know, if it was me I would have definitely had moved my hand down," Gilda said making you give them both a death stare. "Looks like we've been caught!"

Before you could say anything the doorbell rang giving Gilda the excuse to go answer to get the pizza and Gabby excused herself to get the plates. You really didn't know what they were talking about since you already explained that you and Tide were just close friends. Sure, you and her getting that close and almost grabbing her ass was a bit embarrassing, but who wouldn't be when they were best friends? Besides, they wouldn't be saying those things if they knew the truth.

"Alright, who's ready to eat?" Gilda asked as she came back with the pizzas.