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