Sweet blissful sleep, everything calm and quiet, gently embraced Vinyl. Vinyl could even feel the beat of last night still pulsating through her head. Then she heard the scream. Vinyl shot up immediately and was greeted to a painful blow to the top of her head, and the scream turned more into a moan. “AHHH!” She called out in surprise, pain and a sudden awakening.

Octavia was now regretting her panic with a very painful head butt to the jaw. “OOOHHH Vinyl!” She yelled as she scooted back against the wall taking in everything as her mind raced to figure out her situation. Taking a couple moments for the pain in her jaw to subside and to collect herself she began her investigation of the previous night. “So umm did we?”

Vinyl nodded.

“I was pretty drunk you know.”

“That’s why I told you it was a bad idea.” Vinyl said, still rubbing her throbbing head.

“Then why’d you let me or us or whatever happen?” Octavia asked panicking a bit but oddly enough not freaking out. Which she decided she’d try to figure out later.

“You were…how should I put it…persistent.”

“That doesn’t really sound like me.” Octavia protested.

“You said you wanted me to ‘spramp all over you” Vinyl said in all seriousness.

“Spramp isn’t a word.” Octavia countered.

“That’s what I said.” Vinyl agreed.

“Okay let’s forget that part for now. How did we end up like that?”

“You got really drunk and started to pass out at like three and Melody and DK were still up and partying. We talked and decided to let you just pass out in my bed and they’d spend the night also. Either way I’m going to bed and cuddle up next to you to sleep, nothing more by the way, when you turn around and start to kiss me. We kissed a bit then you started to get a bit frisky. See.” Vinyl pointed to her neck showing a couple of light love bites. “But I told you to stop because you were drunk and would regret it in the morning. You said no, I said yes, you said ‘spramp all over me’, I said no again. And well…”

“What? Well what?” Octavia insisted.

Vinyl got up and moved over to one of her recorders and hit play. “I wan the whooole world ter her this cuz you lil mizzy blue butt don’t believe me. I Octavia Philharmonica want you Vinyl to spramp all over me again and again. Now blow off my bowti-“Vinyl turned it off and looked over to a ghost pale Octavia.

“Youhavetodeletethatnowandnevertellanyoneaboutitevereverever.” Octavia said in rapid fire. (You have to delete that now and never tell anyone about it ever ever ever.)

Vinyl pushed a button. “And now it’s gone forever, happy?”

“Thanks.”

“So believe me now?” Vinyl smiled.

“I can only accept it. So what do we do now?” Octavia asked looking at her hooves. ‘Why am I nervous about her answer?’ She asked herself.

“Well normally back to bed but I’m kinda awake right now so coffee and breakfast but a shower would probably be good first. You did get me to ‘spramp’ after all.” Vinyl air quoted Octavia and laughed.

“Oh Celestia, I could die of embarrassment right now.” Octavia tried to ostrich herself in the mound of pillows and blankets.

“What’s there to be embarrassed about?” Vinyl said sounding a little hurt.

“Seriously?" Octavia said out raged. “I just meet you and then fucked you. There was a recording of me saying I was going to make you cum, please let it have just been of that.” Vinyl nodded “And I slept with a mare which I have never done before in my entire life.”

“So it wasn’t because it was me? That’s a relief I was kinda worried for a minute.” Vinyl said letting out a breath she’d been holding in.

“And I guess you’re just like a stallion who just won his prize.” Octavia said as she stood up and headed to the door.

“Whoa, whoa, whoa calm down. I-I’m sorry.” Vinyl had sprung up, cutting off Octavia’s exit. “I’m kind of not good at this stuff. You know emotional stuff.”

The silence in the room was deafening. After a moment Octavia slowly reached forward and pulled off Vinyl’s shades, which had somehow never come off through everything, and looked her right in the eyes. In that moment Octavia realized that Vinyl was the one who was actually the most vulnerable in their situation. As the silence continued Octavia could tell Vinyl was bracing for the worse, and Vinyl was completely caught off guard when their lips meet. The kiss was quick but sincere and a little nuzzle was followed with Octavia nipping Vinyl’s ear and whispered “I need to shower.”

‘Really romantic Octavia ‘I need to shower’ is that the best you could do after that?’ She thought as she opened the door and was greeted by DK and Melody standing there pressed up against what was the door.

“…We heard a scream?” Melody offered as an excuse.

“Don’t you dare tell me you were listening in on us.” Octavia said as she shot fire from her eyes.

“NO no no no…slightly. We didn’t know what type of a scream it was.” DK said trying to help.

“Well time for both of you two to leave. So bye I guess.” Octavia could feel herself starting to grow flush from anger.

The two of them just turned to leave and just barely out of ear shot she heard Melody whisper, “I told you that was a pleasure scream.”

Octavia turned to Vinyl who was still in the exact same spot and hadn’t seemed to even notice the encounter. “Sorry Vinyl they’re usually not that noisy.”

“Huh, oh yeah that’s fine.” She said finally returning to earth with a nice pink hue to her face.

Octavia smiled, ‘Well I guess I can really rock her world with just a kiss.’ And she was off to the bathroom to clean off last night’s fun.

XXXX

Vinyl was so…confused? Surprised? Overjoyed? Probably all three of them she decided. She really did like Octavia and was delighted that everything seemed to have worked out. But honestly she didn’t really know much about her yet. Which was causing her to feel a bit panicky which she also felt was absurd. They barely knew each other but there was just something about her that seemed to drive Vinyl crazy. It was a lot more than just her physical looks, and they were quiet nice, but in the way she seemed to carry herself. Yeah last night she was kind of meek but she was clearly not in her usual situation then.

Vinyl sighed and flopped down on her bed. If this was just like a one-night stand she could handle that. But that’s not what she wanted and she almost ruined it already with her persona of DJ Pon3. That was the thing. Everyone expected her to be like that but not Octavia. She literally just about walked out the door, probably for good, if Vinyl hadn’t had her panic attack.

Obviously Vinyl had to just drop all of her bullshit and not-give-a-fuck attitude with her. But that wouldn’t be as easy as it sounded in her head. That had become her way of coping with pain and rejection and hurt. What if she let her into her heart and Octavia saw who she was and decided it wasn’t someone she wanted.

Her heart started to race and she sat up in her bed and started going through her bedside drawer looking for something to calm her down. Shifting through all of her pot and pills and powders she finally came across her anxiety medication. ‘Okay Vinyl first take a few deep breaths to calm down. You’re not trying to get fucked up. Just to calm down a little bit so you don’t fumble this up.’ She decided on half of one to just take the edge off and downed it with half of a stale cider she found from the night before.

‘Who’s the best? You are Vinyl. You just have to be yourself and she won’t be able to get enough of you.’ Gulp.

XXXX

Octavia had to take a minute to take in the mess of the bathroom. Yeah Vinyl’s room was a mess but it didn’t smell like urine and have troublesome looking trash like the balled up bloody toilet paper in the corner. Never in her life had she wished she was a unicorn so she could clean up some without having to touch it. Just don’t try looking at it.

Octavia sighed at the mess as she tempered the shower and climbed in. Shower time was always the best time to let your mind wander and let your body just take over the actions of cleaning and grooming. Unlike most mornings this wasn’t as relaxing as she had hoped, she kept thinking about Vinyl. She’d seen something real in her beautiful ruby eyes, a spark for just a second that was now taking over. She could see herself with her. She could also see the disappointment in her parent’s eyes, the whispers behind her back from the symphony and the fear of Vinyl getting bored with her.

Vinyl was all about having a good time and she really wasn’t. Not by Vinyl’s standards that’s for sure. Could she be able to keep up with her crazy life style and late nights? Would she be willing to give up some of that for boring old Octavia? Did they even have anything in common enough to keep them together?

If Vinyl’s career kept going like it had been she’d be on the road a lot. That might mean a lot of lonely nights. Yeah she hadn’t initiated their love making, could she call it that if she didn’t remember it? but would she remain faithful to her? Could she even trust her if she was?

‘Wow Octavia get into your own head much?’ She climbed out of the shower toweling herself off and looked for a brush for her mane. As she was about to start she hesitated as her mind wondered. Maybe she should just take the same advice from last night and not expect things. Just to let them happen. Not that she didn’t want things to work out, but she should try to find out what would happen between them. Yeah they were different but that didn’t mean it wouldn’t work, and Vinyl might bring some adventure to her life. And if that adventure was like what she could remember from last night it might do her some good.

XXXX

Vinyl was just finishing the cider when she felt a bump on her flank and turned to see Octavia standing their smiling. It was a pretty good smile she had to admit. “Sorry.” She apologized, feeling a bit embarrassed about drinking that early in the morning. “Hair of the dog you know.”

“Well with your life style I’m sure you have some ways to get rid of a hang over, and maybe you could show me because I feel pretty yuck.”

“You don’t look very yuck to me.” Vinyl smiled

“Heh thanks.” Octavia said sheepishly then in all seriousness, “But honestly I feel horrible, please fix me.”

Vinyl couldn’t help but laugh, “Okay come with me and I’ll introduce you to this little place called Sugar Cube Corner. Pinkie, one of my sis’s friends, will hook us up and hopefully we can get out of there without her talking our ears off.”

Vinyl led the way and waved at a few ponies along the way, while Octavia continued to note how easy going and friendly everyone was. Sugar Cube Corner wasn’t too far from Vinyl’s and the overly energetic pony gave them some amazing looking pastries and coffee, and Vinyl was able to let them escape without too much of a hassle by saying she was showing around a friend. Which got the response of ‘Ooo Scratchie she looks cute’ and brought a slight blush to both ponies, but they were in and out fairly quickly and Vinyl took them to a pleasant looking park.

“How long have you been – sweet Celestia these are good. Sorry, so how long have you been living here?” Octavia asked in between bites.

“All of my life. My parents moved here when I was born.” Octavia noticed she fidgeted a bit at the mention of her parents and decided to change the subject.

“It’s really nice here. I mean Canterlot I guess is more elaborate with everything and is a lot bigger, but everyone’s just SO friendly. I feel kind of like it’s a culture shock if you know what I mean.”

“Well it’s not all peaches and cream but everyone is really nice. I guess you could say it’s a place where you can leave your doors unlocked. What about you? How long have you lived in Canterlot?” There could be some chaotic times in Ponyville she had to admit but on the whole Ponyville was a quiet place.

“Well I was from Los Pegasus but when I was 9 my parents sent me to a boarding school in Canterlot so I could study the cello. And I’ve been there ever since.”

“You’re a musician! How did I not know that already?” Vinyl asked amazed she hadn’t found this out sooner, then glanced at her rump noticing the bass note. ‘It would be a bass note wouldn’t it.’

“I don’t know.” Octavia wiggled her rump showing her cutie mark, “But I’m actually kind of flattered that you were paying more attention to me than just my flank.” She smiled.

“I really can’t picture you carrying around a cello. How do move it around?”

“I guess I’m stronger than I look, but I don’t really move them around anymore. I have my pride and joy at home and the symphony keeps one in the hall for performances and for practicing with everyone.”

Vinyl’s jaw dropped, “Symphony like THE Royal Canterlot Symphony?”

“Ah, yeah that’s the one.” Octavia said feeling a bit embarrassed.

“That’s amazing Octavia. You should have told me right away. If I was in the Royal Canterlot Symphony I’d be telling everyone.” Vinyl gushed.

“Well I think you already have enough to tell everyone. I never even considered, umm I don’t know what it’s really called but what you do, a type of music until I heard you. I was honestly moved last night. But you do know what this means now right?” Octavia hinted.

“You’re coming to more of my shows?” Vinyl guessed.

“No it means you have to see me play now.” Octavia giggled.

“You really want me to come to see you play?” Vinyl asked hesitantly.

“Well I guess if you wanted to. It was a silly idea, forget it.” Octavia said feeling foolish for asking.

“No I meant it like you REALLY want me to see you play. I’d love to Octy.” Vinyl beamed at her.

“Yay now I’m excited but don’t call me Octy please.” Octavia excitedly corrected Vinyl about the nickname she hated from grade school.

“Tavi?” Vinyl tried.

“Perfect. If you could perform anywhere where would it be?” Octavia knew this was a topic they could spend all day on.

“Easy, Neigh York, Mareson Cube Garden. You?”

“Crystal Empire but I don’t know much of anything about the place. I just think it’d just be marvelous to play at a place that’s made out of crystal, even the ponies, and was basically unknown to the world.” Octavia sighed lost in romantic thoughts about the unknown city.

“Pinkie has been there and my sis and her other friends.” Vinyl said before thinking, she’d gotten too caught up in Octavia’s wonder of the crystal city.

“Oh I’d love to talk to them...You know sometime eventually. Wait I thought only the Elements of Harmon…OH. Your sister is one of the Elements.” Octavia said standing up at the surprise realization.

“Yeah don’t make a big deal about it. We don’t really get along and see eye to eye on a lot of things.” Vinyl said looking extremely uncomfortable.

“Vinyl I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to upset you.” Octavia apologized and sat down closer to Vinyl giving her a nuzzle of affection.

“It’s fine honestly.” Vinyl said returning the nuzzle.

Vinyl shifted on to her back to stare at the clouds and gave Octavia a little nudge with her magic to join her. Which Octavia took as a sign to cuddle and Vinyl seemed to welcome the idea and a comfortable silence set in.

XXXX

“Do you wanna go back to my place?” Vinyl asked hoping.

“Never.”

“What? I thought we were having a pretty good time?” Vinyl asked sitting up.

“We are I don’t think I’ve ever had a better day. Especially since I started out feeling horrible, but your place is horrible. It’s a complete mess and I won’t have us doing anything there until it’s been cleaned up. And before you say anything I’m not being particular about cleanliness your place is a pig sty.” Octavia stated, laying down in the grass having been removed from her pony pillow.

“Well I can’t change that right now so maybe you could try to ignore it this once and I’ll get it cleaned up for next time.” Vinyl compromised.

“There was a bloody piece of toilet paper in the corner of your bathroom.” Octavia countered.

“Fine I see your point.” Vinyl flopped back down next to Octavia but this time it wasn’t in a comfortable silence.

“Are you seriously pouting about us not going back to your place and rutting in dirt like a couple of animals?” Octavia asked incredulously.

“No it’s not like. I just wanted to get a bit more intimate with you, but the rutting in dirt like a couple animals does sound like a lot of fun.” Vinyl chuckled.

“I was being serious Vinyl. If you want this to work you’re going to have to understand there are some things I won’t bend on. And us making love in trash is not going to be happen. I’m sorry I’m sounding sort of like a bitch right now by criticizing your place but it removes me from the mood.” Octavia tried to get Vinyl to see her side.

“That didn’t seem to stop you last night.” Vinyl said throwing it in her face. ‘That was the wrong thing to say.’

“Fine then if you just want a fuck mare, I’ll be taking my leave.” Octavia couldn’t believe how childish Vinyl had suddenly become and got up brushing off the loose grass and started to walk off.

“If I just wanted a fuck mare why would I have spent all day with you?” Vinyl yelled at her.

Just then a streak of rainbow was shooting past the sky and changed direction with Vinyl’s shout and headed in their direction. Octavia had never seen anything like it before and paused to watch it as she heard Vinyl say “Oh, fucking great.” to herself as the rainbow slammed into the ground in between them. Instantly Octavia noticed a similarity in their hair and realized this was Vinyl’s sister, the Element of Loyalty.

“Hey, so Pinkie has started planning this party-“, began Rainbow Dash

“She’s not moving here so unless it’s for something else tell her to cancel it.” Vinyl interrupted.

Octavia was blown away someone would talk to one of the Elements of Harmony that way. In Canterlot they were considered heroines of all of Equestria, but she was just her sister to her. Imagine how it would feel to then have your sister become an Element of Harmony and to be reminded of it on a daily basis. It wouldn’t matter how popular or famous Vinyl became because she would always be in her sisters shadow, and Vinyl was the type who needed to be in the sun.

“Yeah figured and I told her not to get too far ahead of herself. Anyway I’m going to the Wonderbolt’s Academy to train-“Rainbow Dash said excitedly.

“Cuz why wouldn’t you.” Vinyl interrupted again.

“Shut it. I’m going to need you to watch Tank while I’m away for me.” An aggravated sounding Rainbow Dash finished.

“Okay bring him by tonight.” Vinyl agreed but rolled her eyes.

“Yeah I'm not sure about that. I don’t know if your place is really right for him he’s not use to landfills.” Said Rainbow Dash critically.

“Well what the fuck do you want me to do? You know I can’t fly.” Vinyl had jumped up by now clearly agitated and had started to leave.

“Vinyl and I were actually just going to be cleaning her place because I might be spending more time in Ponyville.” Octavia decided to interrupt the squabbling sisters.

Both sisters paused and just stared at her for a moment before Rainbow Dash broke the silence, “Who’s this?”

“That’s Octavia, she-“Vinyl began.

“Pinkie said she was cute.” It was Rainbow Dash’s turn to interrupt, “So why are you doing with her?” She asked Octavia.

“We were having a pleasant afternoon together.” Beamed Octavia, the smile wasn’t sincere because seeing Rainbow Dash insult Vinyl had oddly upset her.

“Yeah I heard some yelling. She really does like to ruin things.” Rainbow Dash confided in Octavia.

“You’ve never had a fight with your special somepony?” Octavia retorted to the implied insult.

“Special somepony you're making it official already. I guess I’ll tell Pinkie the parties back on.” Rainbow Dash said giving Vinyl a gloating look.

‘Well now I know where Vinyl got that look, must be genetic,’ thought Octavia.

“Well we should be off so we can get Vinyl’s place ready for…, Tank was it? tonight.” Octavia walked over to Vinyl and started to push her along.

“Yeah I don’t know if it’s the trash that’s the problem.” Rainbow Dash muttered before taking flight.

When Rainbow Dash was out of ear shot Vinyl turned to Octavia, “What just happened?”

“We just started dating, had our first fight, I meet your sister, saw a family feud and we now have to spend the rest of the day cleaning your place.”

“That doesn’t sound very fun.” Vinyl had to admit.

“Yeah you owe me. You owe me really big for this one.”

Author's Note

The next chapters will be more sound because I obviously rushed out the first two and didn't really hit my stride till the second.