CanterU: 24+ Wednesday

Welcome to CanterU: Going foward+ Edition!

 

The Story So Far: http://pastebin.com/u/Kiyo3

Yesterday with posts: >>http://archive.heinessen.com/mlp/thread/13942804

 

>You wake up in AJ's bed.

>Right, you had that date last night.

>That went... well.

>You learned a little bit about Applejack.

>And she learned a little bit about you too.

>At least, you hope so.

>You sneak out of bed quietly, as not to wake her.

>Tempur-pedic awesomeness.

>You get your clothes and head back over to your dorm.

>Spike's asleep too.

>Late day for everyone apparently.

>Wait, is it?

>8:30.

>Nevermind.

 

A. Shower

B. Food

C. Lounge

 

>Hygiene.

>Always important.

>You're sure Redheart could back you up on that.

>And her friend... Minty Fresh?

>Eh, you'll get it eventually.

>You strip down and walk to the showers.

>In that order.

>At least no one noticed you.

>Shining Armor is already inside, getting soap all over his supple, muscular...

"What's good, Anon?"

>Nothing much, bro.

>You fist Shining in the shower and turn on the water.

>It's sort of cold, but you like the sting.

"So edgy, ain't you?"

>Definitely.

>Shining laughs and continues to scrub.

"So, what's new with you?"

 

A. Applejack

1. The relationship

2. Confess the Rainbow

 

B. Talk about CU in general

C. Ask about him

 

>You're just cruising from girl to girl, being a freewheeler.

>Ladies love a deadbeat.

>Shining laughs and gets another bar of soap.

"Sure you are. The new age Don Juan right here."

>Laughs are shared.

"Come to think of it, aren't you dating that girl... the farm chick?"

>Applejack.

"Yeah, her. How are things with her?"

>Applejack?

>She's really sweet and honest.

>And really understanding.

>If she wasn't, you'd probably be single by now.

"What do you mean by that? You've been doing stuff behind her back? Anon..."

>No, it's not like that!

>It's just that...

>Er...

"What is it bro? You can tell me anything."

>Well, it's like...

>You tell Shining about Rarity, and the whole Derpy incident...

>But mostly about Rarity.

>Derpy is... resolved.

"It sounds like it. Although..."

>Although, what?

"Nothing, nothing. This... Rarity... she seems like a real hard case."

>Yeah.

>Your hints don't seem to be working.

>It's not that she isn't pretty or anything.

>The airbrush effect helps a ton.

>But you have someone in your life now.

>Someone who you...

>You might even...

"Love?"

>You don't know.

>You only really went on a single date with her.

>And that was yesterday.

>Shining nods and laughs.

"I remember being your age. I always look back and think, 'man, the tail I coulda scored if i'd acted differently.' Don't worry bro. This'll pass."

>Thanks Shining.

>You feel an appreciatory towel whip coming on...

"Wait, bro, c'mon! Not *Ow* Fuck!"

>Mission acomplished.

 

A. Class

B. Food

C. Skip

 

>You're squeaky clean and ready for life to hit you in the face with all it can give you.

>Really.

>You go back to the dorm to get your stuff.

>Spike's gone.

>He was sleeping so soundly before too...

>Weird how he always does that.

>You get your bag and English stuff and head on out.

>Not many people are out today.

>Makes for a nice quiet walk to class.

>And there is no reason to worry about dra-

"Hey, Anon."

>Rainbow Dash?

>Right, she takes this class with you.

>This is gonna be weird.

>The two of you take your seats.

>Rainbow doesn't seem upset...

>More like... maybe contemplative?

>You'll figure it out eventually.

>Right now, the professor is handing out the work for the day.

>This should be *so* fun.

 

A. Rainbow

B. Do the work

C. Goof off

 

>You turn your attention to the paper.

>Write a CYOA blahblahblah.

>You get to work.

>As you write, your eyes flick over to Rainbow Dash.

>She's not really looking at you, and whenever she does, she turns back to her work just as quickly.

>This is definitely about yesterday...

>But it's not like you can just bring it up in the middle of class.

>That... that wouldn't be fair.

>To you or her.

>Or to Applejack...

>Did you even think about how this would affect you and AJ?

>Would it even?

>Hopefully not.

>You just hope that your thoughts haven't been written on the page subconciously.

>9:55 already?

>Man, time moves fast here.

>You turn in your paper and get your stuff together.

>Later, Rainbow.

"I... um, later, Anon."

>It can't stay a secret forever...

 

A. Class

B. Lounge

C. Dorm

 

>Art History...

>Really?

>You've got to switch out of that class or something...

>When will this matter in the real world?

>You head on over to class.

>Spike is already inside, once again staring out the window.

>And Rarity is missing.

>Not... not really a problem.

>Less temptation to worry about.

>For now at least.

>You grab a seat next to Spike and take out your books.

>How's he doing?

"Me? I'm great. Missed you last night."

>Well, you'v got certain obligations to uphold.

>Especially in bed.

"It must be nice having a girl who really cares about you..."

>Aw, Spike, bro, don't be like that.

>Applejack is amazing, that can't be denied.

>But Spike just needs to try harder.

>He needs to get out more and work out.

>Being beta is only the first step to being alpha.

>And he's gotta take that plunge.

"I know... sorry Anon."

>Don't worry about it.

>Right now, you've got the most important class of your life to focus on.

>The portraiture of Bassano, of course.

>You fall asleep two minutes in.

>Great.

"Yo, Anon. Wake up."

>Wha-?

"Class is over. Let's go."

>Oh, really?

>Schweet.

>You get your stuff together and walk out with Spike.

>You gotta love the MWF scheduling.

>Freedom for the next 13 or so hours.

>Perfect.

 

A. Lobby

B. Outside

C. Gym

D. Food

 

>You go back to your dorm with Spike.

>The urge to visit Gainesborough is strong today.

>Can he come with?

"Right now? I really have a lot of work to catch up on. FTL is addictive..."

>As long as he's doing something productive.

>You change into some shorts and a hoodie.

>Time to Rocky this thing up.

>You'll need a buddy though...

>And Spike's a lazy guy, so...

>You pull out your phone and text Rainbow.

>Sure, it's a long shot right now, but, still...

>Rainbro is your bro.

Rainbow (Gym? now?): Sure. Give me a minute.

>Everything went better than expected.

>You head into the gym and start warming up.

>Rainbow enters a few minutes later...

>With Derpy.

"Hi Anon! It's been a while."

>Too long.

>Rainbow doesn't look at you as she starts setting up.

>This won't be awkward at all.

 

A. Rainbow

B. Derpy

C. Awkward silence

 

>Rainbow puts down a few weights and starts running on the treadmill.

>It's probably best not to talk to her now.

>You didn't think it'd make things that awkward between you two...

"What?"

>Er, nothing Derpy...

>So, what's she been up to?

>You haven't seen her in days.

"Not much really. Just working out with Rainbow, focusing on class... just trying to keep up with everything."

>That sounds great.

>She's looking happier and... curvier?

"R-really? You think so?"

>You didn't say sexier.

>But it's not like you didn't think that for a second.

>But that ship has sailed a while ago.

>Ever since you and her talked.

"Yeah... you're a great guy and all, but... what's the use in waiting for a guy who already has someone great on their arm?"

>You... uh... right.

>But it's not like Derpy isn't amazing in her own way.

>She giggles and blushes a little.

"It sounds like your trying to convice yourself of something."

>She... what?

>She's got you confused.

>And since when is she so playful?

>It's new to you, but...

>obviously it's helping her become more outgoing.

>And that's really great.

>Kudos to Derpy.

>She goes back to the weights and starts working.

>This is going... well...

 

A. Rainbow Dash

B. Pursue Derpy

C. Quit early

 

>Derpy seems like she'll be fine from now on.

>All it took was you breaking her heart.

>But now...

>You set up the treadmill next to Rainbow.

>Mind if you join her?

"No. Go right ahead bro."

>Cool.

>You start off slow, at an increasing pace.

>Maybe you can reach her...

>No, she just increased the speed for herself.

>Is she trying to run away from you?

>On a treadmill?

>Two can play at that game.

>You increase your speed x2.

>No way she can match that.

>Spoke too soon.

>You forgot she played soccer...

>Rainbow is starting to look a little flustered.

>Maybe she'll finally slow down.

>To your surprise, Rainbow keeps pushing herself.

>It's pretty impressive, but still.

"Um, Rainbow? I think maybe you should... slow it down a little...?"

>Rainbow just keeps going.

>A few minutes later, she's on the bench, drinking what's left of her water.

"That was amazing Dash! You're totally getting faster!"

"Yeah. Thanks Derps."

>She fists Derpy and starts sipping again.

>Derpy starts picking up her stuff and goes toward the door.

"I have class soon, so see you guys later."

>She leaves, but sticks her head into the room.

"And text me some time, alright Anon?"

>Will do.

>She smiles and runs off.

>You're happy for her.

>But Rainbow is a different story.

>What's her deal?

"I don't know what you're talking about, bro. I'm totally fine."

>Sure she is.

>The awkward glances.

>The treadmill racing.

>Rainbow isn't happy about something.

"I'm totally fine, bro. Really."

>She gets up and picking up her things.

"Look, I gotta go shower and get stuff out of the locker room, so, like, can we do the Q&A another time?"

>Rainbow starts walking down the stairs to the locker room.

 

A. Go after Rainbow

B. Save it for later

C. Hang with Derpy

 

>Rainbow looks distraught even more.

>What kind of guy would you be if you just let her walk off.

>The kind that fingers his bro.

>And that's noooo good. Sonic_Aosth_sez.jpg

>You walk right behind her.

"Seriously, Anon, you can go. I can get my stuff by myself, you know?"

>Yeah, but, really, you can never be too careful.

>Who knows what might happen in a locker room...

>That's actually empty.

>Weird.

>You sit on a bench as Rainbow sorts through her stuff.

>So what's new with her?

"Nothing much, really... school and soccer and shit."

>How's soccer?

"We had a home game last night."

>Seriously?

>It must've been when you and AJ went out.

>Did CU win?

"Well, not exactly..."

>A tie?

>Rainbow nods.

"I just... we could've done better.... I could've done better. I think my game is slipping."

>No way, Rainbow is awesome at soccer.

>There's no way she could possibly be getting worse.

>She just needs to realize that the college circuit is a different ballgame.

>Not literally, but she gets the idea.

>It's gonna be hard, but you know her.

>She'll pull through.

"T-thanks Anon."

>If not, she can always have Derpy take her spot.

>Rainbow laughs and smiles a bit.

"True."

>So, is that all that's bothering her?

>She frowns a little.

"Uh... yeah, sure."

 

A. Press her

B. Leave it be

C. Bizness

 

>That's clearly not the only issue here.

>What's really going on with her?

"It's nothing, Anon. Really..."

>You take Psych.

>You can see her lies.

>She sighs and sits next to you.

"Look, Anon, about yesterday-"

>So it is about yesterday...

>It was a mistake.

>You shouldn't have done that to her.

>Especially when she was sleeping.

>Even if that did make it hotter.

>Rainbow shakes her head.

"Anon, it's not that it was a mistake... I mean, it's not like I liked it or anything... b-baka."

>Then what was it?

"You're my bro, Anon. We workout and have fun. And i'm not against being friends with benefits and stuff, but you're with Applejack."

>Right...

"Look, even though she's sorta my rival, I can't just go and mess around with her boyfriend. You gotta be faithful to her bro. She's really cool..."

>Rainbow punches you in the arm.

"Just don't tell her I said that."

>Promise is a promise.

>Rainbow gathers her stuff and starts towards the stairs.

>Wait, one more thing...

"Yeah, bro?"

>Did she enjoy it?

"I... what?"

>Yesterday. Her bed. Fingers.

"I... no way, bro. You're awful."

>Her blush gives it away.

"Ok, you weren't the worst... And aside from the guilt, I did feel a little more relieved from school..."

>Does she maybe...

>Want to do it again?

"A-anon... we can't just... what about Applejack?"

>Right...

"Look, maybe some other time... but for right now, I think you have a great thing going. Don't mess it up."

>Noted

 

End Day 24+

 

End Day 24+

 

Rainbow Dash rapport up!

Shining Armor rapport up!

Derpy rapport up!

 

Derpy is looking good

Rainbow is a total bro