>Day New Friend in the Crystal Empire
>you're Venus, the cutie who walks the halls with a big smile and bouncy pigtails
>your school was 99% pony, but in the last few months, a few more satyrs had transferred in
>the school day was nearly over and you'd gotten excused early
>you wanted to get to know Judith, one of the newer transfers
>the empty halls echo with your hoofsteps
>you reach her advanced trig class
>you notice another satyr in the class with elegant royal purple hair
>name, name...
>Garret!
>you didn't take him for a smart one
>the bell rings and the class starts packing
>you open the door yourself
>the teacher greets you with a kind smile
>being a cute schoolgirl had its perks
>going straight past Garret, you find Judith
"Hey, hey."
>she looks at you oddly
>you stick out a hand
"My name's Venus. I've been wanting to talk to you for a while now."
>she quietly shakes and excuses herself
>confused, you try and follow
>Garret sticks an arm out
"Uh, excuse me?"
>"Listen. Venus, is it? Leave Judith alone for a little while."
>you scrunch your nose
"Are you threatening me?"
>Garret sighs and palms his forehead
>"She's having trouble at home."
>your fist uncurls
"What? What's the matter?"
>Garret shakes his head
>"It's none of my business, but it's been going around that she has a daddy problem."
>he stands up, backpack strapped, and exits the classroom
>his friend is waiting in the doorway, smiling at the hug he receives
>"My place?"
>>"Yeah, let's go Gare!"
>they were pretty cute
>you come to attention again, realizing your target is far off
>dammit, you'll just have to wait another day
 
>you found her!
>its lunchtime, the next day
>she's sitting nearly alone, her only companion a light blue pony with fantastic braces
>you head over, bagged lunch in tow, and smile
"Hi! Can I sit with you guys?"
>the pony stands up, shaking like a dog for a real quick second before responding
>"I just finished my lunch. See you later, Jude."
>"Catch you on the flip side, Smiles."
>Judith flashes a peace sign, smiling widely
>as soon as the pony is out of view, Judith glares angrily at you
>"Do you have a problem with me, what was it, Uranus?"
>you deadpan her
"Venus."
>she waves it off
>"Whatever. Listen, please leave me alone."
>her tone switches from teenage bitch to pleading child
>you lift an eyebrow
"What are you playing at?"
>the child in her is staring right back at you
>a pang of guilt strikes you
>were you... the villain in this situation?
>she stands up abruptly
>you follow suit
"Wait, please! I'm sorry!"
>you feel a hundred thousand eyes glued on you
>Judith begins to cry
>she flees, leaving you speechless
>Garret walks up, placing a hand on your shoulder
>"I told you to leave her alone."