I'm New Here

“We’re moving?” I asked in disbelief. I stared at my mom in shock.

“Yes dear,” Sweetie Drops sighed. “There’s so much potential in Canterlot for us. Good market, a farm in town we can get apples and other supplies we need to make our candies. And we can get away from your father.” She said the last part with disdain. I hated how she talked bad about him.

“Dad is a good person,” I retorted and Mom gave a frustrated sigh.

“We’ve been over this Bon Bon. Your dad did some bad things. We got a divorce for that reason. It’s why the courts gave me full of custody of you and why he isn’t allowed to see you,” Mom rubbed the bridge of her nose.

“Yeah you keep saying that. Yet you won’t tell me what he did!” I shouted. I hated how she never told me anything. She always says he was a bad person but never showed the evidence.

“Because you aren’t old enough to know yet. I’ll tell you when you’re eighteen and you can decide if you want to see him. I’ll only tell you when you’re an adult. Right now, you’re still a minor and I don’t think you’re ready to know yet.”

“In other words, you don’t trust me. That’s cool,” I grumbled.

“That’s not what I said Bon Bon. I just said I’ll tell you when you’re older.”

“Why are we even moving in the first place? I’ve been wanting to go to Trottingham High for years. All my friends are going there. Storm Clash, Sprinkle Medley and Beauty Brass are going. Why can’t I?" I demanded. Mom sighed and rolled her eyes.

“Because I bought a giant warehouse for us to make our candy’s in. Spent a good few hundred thousand on it and all the equipment, renovations and I hired a bunch of people. We will be living on the top floor,” Mom explained. “It’s the best for us. This town has too much baggage for us. No one has looked at us the same after the divorce.” I glared at her.

“Best for us or best for you?”

“So you’re moving huh?” Sprinkle asked as she sipped her milkshake. “That’s shitty.” I groaned as I sat across from her and Storm Clash and Beauty Brass sat next to me.

“I know, right? It’s such bullshit!” I growled. “I want to go to school here. With you guys. I have no idea who even lives in Canterlot.” I typically don’t cuss but this was an extenuating circumstance. This was my whole life we were talking about. It had taken me years to overcome my shyness and I had to do it all over again in a new city surrounded by a bunch of strangers.

“Maybe that’s not such a bad thing. Maybe a new environment would be good for you,” Beauty Brass suggested. I glared at her.

“How can you say that!? You’re supposed to be on MY side!” I grumbled.

“I am. But you know, this town has been a shitshow ever since you know. Maybe it’s good to get away from it all. New town and a new chance for less drama,” Beauty Brass defended herself.

“Beauty is right,” Storm sighed as she ate her donut. “This town has been a mess.” I looked at all of them sadly.

“Do you all feel this way?” I asked quietly. They all looked at each other before nodding. “What if we aren’t friends anymore?” Sprinkle gave a laugh.

“Stupid. Just because you’re moving doesn’t mean we will stop being your friend. You can still text and call us,” Sprinkle giggled. “When are you moving?”

“Two days from now. Mom already has a whole moving truck full of our stuff. She bought a factory in Canterlot to make our candies out of. I will admit it’s a nice property. Lots of storage and in a popular part of town with the schools,” I admitted. “We will make a lot of money there but still. It doesn’t mean anything if I have no friends.”

“You’ll make friends. You’re a smart kind women,” Beauty announced and my other two friends nodded their agreement. “Just don’t forget us. We will stop and say bye. Like Sprinkle said, you can text and call us.”

“She’s right,” Storm grinned. “Besides, Canterlot is a good town. I was looking at going to the college there after high school.” I sighed and sipped my chocolate shake.

“I hope you guys are right. It’s just, it took me so long to even talk to you guys. My highschool life is going to be a lonely four years,” I stirred my shake.

“I doubt it. Besides, maybe you’ll even get a girlfriend there,” Sprinkle winked. I scoffed and rolled my eyes.

“That’s pretty optimistic of you. I don’t have a girlfriend here and I won’t have a girlfriend there. People just don’t like me.” My friends had been surprisingly supportive when they found out I was into girls. I had thought they would kick me out but they were completely cool with it.

“Oh please,” Beauty rolled her eyes. “You’re a perfectly normal, lovable person. You’ll find someone. It took me a long time to find Noteworthy. Just give it time.”

“I’ll bet five dollars you meet someone there,” Storm announced. “She’ll be a nice girl and a musician. Probably will play the harp and is into hard rock music.” I loved the opera. That sounded the complete opposite of the person I would date. The harp part was pretty nice though. I could respect a girl with a hobby like that. I heard it was really hard to play an instrument like that. I played the piano in my free time. Beautiful instrument. It’s my goal to play the piano with my partner and share my love of the instrument with everyone I meet.

“I think you broke her Storm,” Sprinkle giggled. “Earth to Bon Bon come in. Do you copy, over?” I shook my head a little.

“I’m sorry what?” I asked.

“You blanked on us. I asked if you wanted to go to the movies with us tomorrow before you go. Think of it as a last night on the town before ya go,” Sprinkle grinned. “We can raise all sorts of hell.” I shrugged.

“I’m down for the movies but not the hell raising part. Maybe just a quiet night will suffice,” I replied. “If that’s okay with you all.” They all shrugged.

“Works for us.”