Title:           The Ties That Bind [We Forgot To Study]
Author:          C-LONG
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First Edit:      Saturday 20th of December 2014 03:08:29 AM CDT
Last Edit:       Last edit on: Monday 15th of June 2015 04:00:27 AM CDT

The Prompt:
>"A-Anon? Can I talk to you? Its really important..."
>"Its about my grades... If I can't raise my mark high enough to pass this semester, m-my parents won't let me help out at the animal shelter.
>She wipes away a tear.
>"Please Anon? I-I mean, if you're able to, of course..."
>"Twilight is already busy with her own studies, and since you're the second highest marked in class..."
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>You are Anon, a regular person. You have no particular features to distinguish you from any other walking around, being almost invisible to others.
>But not today.
>Today a girl approached you, and was actually talking to you not the usual "sorry I bumped into you" stuff you were used to.
>She was actually talking to you.
>You didn't know this girl well, the only thing you knew was her name: Fluttershy.
>She was asking you for help with her grades.
"I can help you only on weekends."
She mumbled what you just said as if trying not to forget.
"And, only at my place, free of any distractions."
>Did I forget to say you were one of "those" guys? Probably did.
>When it came to studies you devoted yourself to what you were studying, no matter what the topic.
>"Y-your... your place? I don't know if my pare-"
>You interrupted her, knowing she was pulling some sort of excuse(or so you believed, you never knew).
"If your parents want to know what you are going to be doing in my place tell them the truth, that you are gonna study to get better grades."
>The way you said it was not really tactful seeing how you made her take a step back.
>She looked like a scared animal right now, quivering.
>You let out a sigh.
"I am sorry, but if you want MY help and not any others, you are studying my way."
>Nodding, she looked down, nervously playing with her fingers. If you didn't know any better you'd say you scared her. Great.
 
>Another sigh escapes your mouth.
>You took a notebook from your bag, ripped a piece of paper and wrote your address on it.
>Handing the piece of paper, Fluttershy looked at it and what you wrote, then at you.
"That is where I live. I am available friday after school and the rest of the weekend, so come any time you please."
>"Okay... th-thank you, this means a lot to me..."
>She said so in a low voice, almost a whisper.
>Maybe you should talk a bit more calm to her.
"Yeah yeah... don't show up late, alright? The more time we have the more I can help you."
>"Thanks..."
>As she said so she bowed to you. Or maybe she just looked down at her feet, you sucked at catching social cues.
"Well, I have to go attend something else. See you this weekend."
>You turned to leave, hands in your pockets.
>"Thank you Anon!"
>You heard Fluttershy shout to you.
>You didn't say anything back, just waved to her.
>Leaving the building and school grounds, you walked to your home.
>Why walk? You couldn't afford a vehicle, and even if you could gas prices would eat the money inside your wallet.
>You liked having money in your wallet.
>Anyway, the walk home was same as usual, uninteresting buildings all around, shops you have never entered and don't plan to in a close future.
>Arriving home, you opened the door and walked inside.
>You had a small place, a small living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. You didn't need anything else.
>You head up to your room, left your bag on the floor, and sat on a chair by your desk.
>You turned on your pc and while it loaded you decided to practice calculus.
 
>The constants go there, the variables to the other side.
>Gosh, this is so easy it is boring.
>You leave calculus and look to your pc.
>Your desktop had some popular anime background, a few shortcuts to games and your preferred internet browser.
>You decided to navigate the internet.
>First you logged to the social site everyone is in.
>You hated that site but it was the only way to communicate with people nowadays.
>Scrolling down you saw nothing of interest. Some guys got married, "like this post if our Goddess lives in your heart", pictures of cats.
>You sighed and opened a new tab, looking for some terms the teacher left for homework.
>After an hour of investigation you had everything you needed, and then you heard a pop up sound coming from the social site tab.
>You clicked the tab to see what was it this time, and you are already guessing it is going to be one of your friends sending you a game invitation.
>Instead of a notification you saw a friend request.
>You tilted your head to the side and clicked it.
>Fluttershy.
>You accepted the request because you knew you needed to get in contact with her if you were going to help her.
>Another sound came from the site, and this time it was a message.
>Fluttershy.
>"Hi Anon, I just wanted to thank you again for your help."
"It is no problem, just remember to come to my house."
>"Okay Anon. Thanks c: "
"Don't be late."
>There was no more conversation between the two of you.
>You assume she left to that animal shelter place she mentioned while asking you for help.
 
>The rest of the day was uneventful, not worth mentioning.
>You just browsed the internet and did nothing else.
>You looked out the window and it was already dark outside.
>You turned off your computer, took off your clothes and changed into pajama pants and shirt.
>Soon you were lying down on your bed, face up, thinking about nothing in particular.
>"How the hell do horses clean their asshole when they poop?"
>Brain, this is not the time
>"If you spray a bug with bug spray you don't kill it, you destroy their nervous system, their self steem, liver, finances and long term investments."
>Fuck you brain.
>You closed your eyes and tried to sleep.
Wednesday
>The next morning you woke up really early, doing all your morning rituals.
>Shower, clothes, breakfast, rinse and repeat.
>You stretched and made your way to school.
>Time flew fast and now you are in the school cafeteria.
>You sat alone and ate your food alone.
>Or so you planned.
>Another person sat with you by the table.
>You didn't even bother to look up, maybe it was another jock asking you to do their homework.
>"... A-Anon..."
>No jock you knew had such a girly voice.
>Looking up you saw Fluttershy holding a notebook in her hands.
 
"Yeah?"
>"I was wondering... um, could you help me with something?"
"And this something is?"
>She opened her notebook, looked for a page then handed the notebook to you.
>Math problems.
"Give me a pen."
>She looked down at the table.
>"I forgot to bring one..."
>You were about to tell her to not come asking for help for this if she didn't have a pen or pencil.
>But...
>She looked like a little girl who lost all change after she was asked to go to the store, scared of what her parents might say.
>You let out a sigh.
"Look, you have to..."
>You explained her how to solve fractions as best as you could. Could have been easier to actually write the steps.
>Her attention was focused on your explanations.
"... and that is how you solve them. It is best to always look for a number to divide both numbers in a way that they are still integers."
>"Ooooooh... that was easier than I thought."
>A smile slowly decorated her face.
"It is easy stuff, if this is still troubling you come to me, and bring a pen this time, okay?"
>"Y-yes Anon. Thanks for the help."
"Is that all Fluttershy?"
>She nodded slowly.
>You closed her notebook and gave it back to her.
"Then we are done for now."
>"Thank you, Anon."
>She stood up, notebook in hand, smiling at you.
>"So... see you this weekend?"
"Yeah, as I said, show any hour you please."
 
>She left the cafeteria, and you could do nothing but look at her.
>Maybe she would not be so hard to teach.
>You looked around and saw a few people looking at you, whispering to each other.
>Don't let this bother you, just eat your food.
>You keep hearing whispers.
>There goes your appetite.
>You stand up and walk out of the cafeteria.
>The hallway was deserted. Good.
>You made your way to your classroom and walked inside.
>You sat on your chair and leaned back.
>The bell rings and all your classmates soon join in the classroom.
>Another class, another hour of learning. Yay, can't control your excitement [sarcasm test finished].
>The bell rang once again.
>Classes are over for the day.
>You gather your stuff and put them in your backpack, walking out of the classroom and out the building.
>As you were about to leave school ground, someone shouts your name.
>You turn around and see Fluttershy waving at you.
>You stand there as she walks to you, soon standing before you.
"Uh... what's up?"
>"... can you give me a ride home?"
"I don't have a car Fluttershy."
>"You don't?"
>She looked down.
>"... um, would you then... can I walk with you?"
"Sure, I suppose it is alright if you do."
>After you said that you both left the school.
 
"Where do you live Fluttershy?"
>She didn't look at you.
>"Past your house, Anon... a few blocks past your house."
>Wait, does she know where you live?
"Do you know where I live?"
>"Dad wanted to know where you live and... I gave him your address. Is that okay?"
"Uh, yes, think so."
>You scratched the back of your head.
>The both of you were silent for the rest of the way.
>Now in front of your house, you look at Fluttershy and she looks back at you.
>Fluttershy was silent, so you decided to break the ice.
"I suppose you have to go home now..."
>"Y-yeah..."
"See you tomorrow then."
>"Okay Anon."
>She began to walk to her house.
>You face your house, then look over to Fluttershy, still walking.
>The voice inside your head talked to you.
>"Don't be an ass, escort her to her house, who knows what might happen."
"But today I wanted to wri-"
>"Escort her, you have enough time to write smut fanfiction about cartoon-y animals even after you walk her home."
>Can't argue with yourself, because you are right. It is not like anyone reads your work anyway.
>You run to Fluttershy, catching up with her. Good for you she is a slow walker.
>She turns to face you.
>"A-Anon?"
>What to tell her, what to tell her. Quick, Brain, think of something.
"I could not let a girl walk to her house alone, that would not be correct."
>"Oh, okay... you don't have to."
"Come on, let me walk you home, you said it was not far from my place."
>She looked a bit uneasy, but eventually said yes.
>Maybe you should hone your social skills and work on your charisma...
 
>After a not so long walk you are now in front of her house.
>It is big.
>Hella.
>You are sure one or two rooms is your entire place.
>They must have maids in there too! Cute maids!
>You can only imagine what happens behind those doors...
>You start to daydream about skimpy maid dresses...
>"Anon? Are you okay?"
>You are brought back to your senses, shaking your head.
>"No? Something wrong?"
"No, I just... uh..."
>Brain please don't leave me alone now.
"... I was just thinking that you never told me what classes your needed help with."
>Her face changed to a guilty one, slowly looking away from you.
>"... almost all of them..."
>You heard sobbing. Remember, what did mom do when you cried?
>Kiss your forehead, but it would be weird to do so, you starter talking to this girl literally yesterday.
>Candy! You can't cry when you are eating candy; if only you had some with you.
>You saw some tears in her face now.
>Shit, what now what now what now.
>Without thinking you pull Fluttershy into a hug.
>She lets out a surprised yelp, and looked at you, tears still coming out of her eyes. Those beautifu-
>No, no Anon, don't fall for her, it will hurt like a fucker if she is not interested.
>Back to reality now.
>Okay, that stopped the sobbing.
>Good job Anon, you did good.
"Don't cry..."
>You wiped her tears away, slowly letting her free from your embrace.
>She let out a last sob, rubbing her eyes.
"I will help you, okay?"
 
>She noddded, a shy smile adorning her face.
>"O-okay. Thank you..."
>Just how many times has she said "thank you" since she started talking to you?
>You look at her house one more time. You are sure sexy-maid time happens inside.
>No, brain, snap out of it.
>You look at Flutterhy.
"See you tomorrow, Fluttershy."
>"See you, Anon..."
>She smiled at you before walking to the front door of her home, opening the door and walking inside, no longer in your sight.
>Letting out a sigh you walk back to you home.
>Soon enough you are in your home.
>You look inside your fridge and find pizza.
>It might still be edible.
>You put it in the microwave and reheat it.
>After it is hot you eat the pizza slice.
>Now time to do your homework and after that, write some juicy smut about cartoon animals.
>Your day is over when you finish your short lesbian story about a skunk and a deer.
>You took off your clothes and put on your pajamas.
>You lie face up on your bed and off to dreamland you go.
Thursday
>Your morning is the same as yesterday.
>Shower, clothes, breakfast.
>Off to school you go.
 
>On the way there you hear your name.
>You turn around and spot Fluttershy in the distance.
>"M-morning, Anon!"
"Morning Fluttershy!"
>After she catches up with you you continue walking to school, Fluttershy walking by your side.
"I have never seen you walking to school, did something happen?"
>"The family car is broken..."
>Huh, you thought they might have more than one car.
"Okay then."
>She says nothing to you, and you don't know what to say.
>A silent walk to school it is.
>Once you two are in school you go to your classroom.
>Fluttershy following.
>...
>...!
>Oh right, she is in the same classes as you, you forgot.
>Now in the classroom you see a few of your classmates.
>You sit down in the back of the classroom.
>Fluttershy sits in the front.
>After a while the teacher enters the classroom, just in time as always.
>Sometimes you wished he had something else to do in the morning so you could have this hour to do nothing.
>He opens his mouth.
>"Okay kids, there's something I have to attend somwhere else-"
>A colective "yeah" can be heard in the classroom.
>Thank you Goddess, thank you so much.
>"-but you still have work to do."
>He wrote some stuff on the chalkboard and you copied it.
>"I want this tomorrow, and no excuses."
 
>He left, and now you have 50 minutes free.
>You head to the library to work on the homework the teacher left.
>You look for the book you need to work.
>Found it, now go to an empty table.
>You sat on a table and began to work.
>Minutes later you feel a presence nearby your table.
>You look up to find Fluttershy.
>She opened her mouth, but you spoke before she did.
>"Sit, I am almost finished. I will let you copy it later."
>She sat next to you, silent.
>You soon finished and gave your notebook to Fluttershy.
>She copied your notes quickly.
>"... Anon, can you explain it to me now?"
>An explanation later...
>"... and that is what happened in that war."
>Or at least what the book said that happened.
>"Thank you Anon..."
"Yeah, sure."
>Both of you stood up and walked out of the library and back to the classroom, both to your favourite seats.
>You in the back, she in the front.
>And more classes.
>Before you knew it it was lunch time.
>You sat alone, as always.
>Your menu for the day was a burger and fries.
>As you were about to dig in you saw Fluttershy in another table, with her friends.
 
>You don't remember her names, so you decided to give them nicknames.
>Apple, Soccer, Fashion, Candy.
>The other one you remember, Twilight.
>Number one student since a long fucking time.
>Always getting praised by the teachers because she is so freaking smart.
>Yeah, you might be second highest in all school, but you knew the spotlight was always on the winner.
>Fuck her, don't let this ruin your appetite.
>You dig into your burger and fries.
>It wasn't bad, nope, it was pretty good.
>Munch munch munch.
>Soon another person joined your table.
>Flash Sentry, proffesional girlfriend stealer.
>You already guessed what he wanted.
>"I need you to do my homework."
"Just leave the work here, Flash."
>"Okay, here's what you have to do and the day I need it done."
>He pulled out a note from his pants and handed it to you.
>After a quick read you nod.
>He smiled at you and left the table, walking back to his friends.
>Work due to monday. Pff, you'll do it today in no time.
>Many will ask why you do this.
>Because you get paid, that's why.
>You finish the burg and frie, letting out a satisfied sigh.
>The bell rang and you return to the classroom.
>More classes, more work.
 
>You finish your work early, so you can leave early.
>Off to your house you go, not wanting to waste any time and finish Flash's work as soon as you could.
>Inside your house you head to the kitchen, eating the last slice of pizza you had in the fridge.
>Now with something in your belly you started working in Flash's document.
>Something about "The Lunar Inquisition".
>You work non-stop on it, at least four hours.
>You looked at the clock in your computer.
>6:27 pm.
>You open Dumblr and scroll down.
>You swear everyone in this site is high or stupid.
>You close Dumblr and open that social site you always forget the name of.
>Nothing of interest, like always. Cats, puppies, "like this if you like bacon", the couple you saw married changed their status to single.
>"It was only a joke, can't believe you really thought we were married."
> And right below that post a comment: "Don't you ever log into my account and do that again, I swear I will fucking report you you piec..."
>Maybe Dumblr users were not so stupid...
>8 pm.
>A message from Rainbow Dash.
>Who the hell is that?
>You open the chat window and see she is who you named "Soccer".
>"heard u were guna help flutters this weekend dat tru?"
"Yeah, why are you interested in what she and I will be doing?"
>"u beter not touch her or else"
"Or else what?"
>"or else i bet ur face wit a bat"
>It hurt your eyes to read her.
>To avoid reading her you didn't reply.
>She kept sending messages anyway.
>nope.avi
>Close the window, log out and shut down the pc.
>You change into your pajamas and sleep in your bed.