>You wanna go check on Amber, even though it's only been like three minutes
>Just to make sure she's okay
>You're sure Twilight won't mind
>You get up from the couch and walk towards the guest room
>You slowly push open the door and see her laying on top of the covers
>It annoy you that she isn't tucked in
>But you can't put her under now
>Wouldn't wan to wake her up
>So quietly, you pull up chair and place it next to your sleeping sister
>You take a seat and watch your sister sleep
>Sounds creepy, huh
>But your happy to see your sister is finally resting
>You can't help but think this is somehow your fault
>That her tragic flaw is you being her sister
>You shouldn't of pushed her into talking
>She was doing fine
>You put a hoof on her head and gently start to pet her mane
>Feeling it's silky smoothness
>She's warm, even on this chilly day
>When she wakes up you know that she'll try to leave
>Claiming she has stuff to do
>But she needs to rest
>And maybe Twilight can talk with her
>She seemed to help the last time they talked
>The last time you and Amber talked, she had a panic attack
>Twilight assured you that she has had a lot of stress and guilt building up inside her
>That it was nobodies fault
>There has to be a way to help her
>Maybe, while she's sleeping, you can run some errands for her
>Get that tent, maybe tell Cheerilee that something came up
>You take one more look at Amber before kissing her on the forehead and leaving the room
"Twilight, keep the tea on a burner for me. I got to run a few errands for Amber"
>"Okay. Be back as soon as you can"
>And with that, you're off
>You trot over to the school house
>It's further down than the sportstore, but you don't want to lug that tent around
>So you'll get it on the way back
>Pretty clever, if I say so myself
>Arriving at the school, you see all the fillies are out for recess
>You say hi to various fillies as you walk inside the school
>There, you see the earth pony, sitting at her desk, enjoying a hay sandwich
>She looks at you
>"Oh, hello there Maple. I thought it was Amber that was trying to get a job. But you're just as welcome> So, why don't you take a seat!"
>You pull up a chair in front of the teachers desk
"Sorry, but I'm not the one applying for the job...Amber is, but she's not feeling so well"
>She frowns
>"Oh, that's to bad...Is it the flu? I heard that a new version of the flu is going around"
"I don't think it's the flu. But she'll be here in the next couple of days for sure. I just wanted to give you a heads up."
>She looks at the clock
>"Well thanks for letting me know. I hope she gets better soon. But recess is over and the fillies are gonna come in soon. You're more than welcome to float around if your interested"
>You smile
"I think I'm good. That's more Amber's style. But thanks"
>She nods and call the fillies in
>"Send me regards to Amber"
"Will do"
>While walking out of the classroom, you almost get trampled to death by all the kids
>That was easy enough
>You don't know how Amber would be able to do it
>Fillies are kind of annoying
>But to each their own
>Time to pick up that tent
"Excuse me sir"
>You call a worker
>The store worker looks back at you
>You never saw him before
>He must be new around here
>He's...kind of cute
>You blush
>"What do you need miss?"
>You stare at his frame
>He's large and muscular
>Probably plays a lot of sports
>He has a light brown coat with blonde hair
>Almost like your sister's hair
>But shorter
>"Um, miss?"
>God damnit
>You staring again
"Oh, sorry...I was just wondering if you knew where the tents were"
>He smiles
>"Of course. Just follow me"
>You follow the young stallion into the outdoors department
>"So, who are you camping with? A boyfriend?"
>You blush again
"N-no boyfriend...just my sister..."
>He gives you a sly smile
>"No boyfriend? That's a surprise. Usually the cute ones are already tangled up at this point"
>You smile as well, the cute blush remains on your face
>"Well, if you ever want to hang out, I'm Pennant"
"I'm Maple"
>"Maple? That's a cute name"
>Is...is he hitting
>ON YOU?
>Don't blow this Maple
"Well, do you have plans for tonight?"
>He looks at his watch
>"I get off of work at around 6...Do you wanna get dinner or something"
>Oh yes
>You want to get dinner
>You really want to get dinner
"Yes!"
>You cover your mouth
>You pretty much screamed at him
>"Cool. Where can I pick you up?"
>Okay, your gonna buy the tent, go back to the library and then leave at 6 to go to your house
"308 Negra Arroyo Lane"
>"Okay, I'll see you then Maple"
>He walks away
>Did you just score a date with him?
>That's fucking awesome