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CHAPTER TEN: ON THE JOB (PT.1)

A few days later, Blu and Jewel have been going out more, still hanging out, and did just about everything they did before, but with more private cuddling than before. And they would love the fact that they get to watch MLP:FiM together when they were alone. And as that time was going on, Jewel never told her dad about what Tulio told her and Blu, deciding that that's something only they can handle themselves. And they haven't seen Robert since the prank but always remembered to teach him a good lesson when they see him again. Not only that, Rafael and Eva realized they couldn't wait anymore so they had their wedding at their vacation spot.

The gang was surprised by that but were happy for their friends, and knew that they were gonna be gone for a little while longer.

So from there, Jewel showed love to Blu, Blu showed the same thing and tried to do more (in the most respectfully and comfortable way), and never failed to. The two together were inseparable, and as they continued showing more love to each other, they felt like nothing would break them. Though there was this one time where they were close to falling apart.

On one big bright morning, Blu was helping his mom serve up some breakfast. They were making pancakes and eggs, and eventually sat down and ate.

"Yum...good as always, mom." Blu said, admiring his mother's cooking.

"Thank you, dear. But you should know that's because you're the one who always helps me." Mary smiled.

"That's because while dad's gone, I have to help you out."

"And that's why I love you, and how you act responsible for me and your future wife."

"Hey let's not talk crazy here."

They laughed and continued eating. Blu also realized something. For awhile he has been thinking about a marriage. Ever since he started dating Jewel, his mother and his new friends wouldn't stop teasing him about marrying her and the same thing went for her. Blu and Jewel sometimes felt he could just pretend a proposal just to shut them up but knew it wouldn't be right, and knew that it would just be too soon. But...

"Hey, mom?"

"Yes, dear?"

"There's something I want to show you. It's something for Jewel."

"Really? Well what are you waiting for? Show me." She said excitedly, but had a pretty good idea on what it was. So Blu reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black box. Mary's heart began to beat faster with the suspense until Blu opened the box. It was a wedding ring.

Mary gasped, "Oh my gosh! Blu...is that really?"

"A wedding ring for Jewel? Yep."

"Oh my. Blu when did you get this?"

"I bought this just a week ago. Since you and everybody kept driving me crazy about me and Jewel, I decided to finally buy this thing and save it until the time was right."

"Oh Blu..." Mary chuckled, feeling extremely happy that Blu was getting close to reaching on to the best part of his life. And at the same time she was feeling sad so she gave Blu a tight. Blu encouraged it and heard her sniffling, so he made the hug a little tighter just to comfort her. "Mom?" "Yeah?" "You know I still love you, right?" "Of course. I love you too and I'm happy for you. I just hope you'll remain happy with your life." "I will." So they continued hugging until they heard a knocking coming from the door. The two released the hug and Blu said, "I'll get it." He got up, walked out of the kitchen and to the front door. "Hello?" He said after opening it. There was no one there but an open area neighborhood. "Hello?" He said again until he looked down and saw a "Newspaper? Hello, we didn't ask for-ugh, never mind." He took the paper and got into the house. "Who was it, Blu?" "I don't know. Other than someone who thinks it's funny to leave his newspaper to us."

Blu just decided to sit on the couch and look at it. Normally he and Mary just watch what's new on TV or on their phones but now he just wanted to give this a chance and figure out what it is all about. Then he saw something very intriguing. "A Help Wanted Ad?" Then he read the rest of it. "Ms. T, the boss of the news company Daily Feather, is looking to hiring someone to write new stories for the company's 'Creative Tales' division. Set up an appointment today with Ms. T and you could get the chance to have the public easily read your own stories." Blu felt excited just by reading that ad (aloud), and already felt like wanting to take the job. But then put the newspaper down and thought about it more. If he took this new job then that meant he would leave his mom to do all the work in the bookstore. He didn't want that, but he did remember telling Jewel that he wanted to work for a publishing company, so he just didn't know what to do at the moment.

"I have no problem with it." Said Mary. Blu turned and saw she was looking at him with a smile.

"Mom? You heard me read that?"

"Yes, and again, I have no problem with it."

Blu got off the couch and approached her, "But mom-"

"No buts, mister. Look, do you honestly think I'm that blind? For a long time I've noticed that you wanted to get a job that would support you more and with the fact that you're growing up it doesn't bother me. So if you want to take that job then go ahead."

"Are you sure? I mean I don't wanna feel like I'm leave you still-"

"And you won't. Don't worry, I know you won't and believe me when I say I can handle things here. I promise."

"Oh…okay. Thank you, mom." He hugged her, and Mary saw that her son kept growing up more and more.

"You're welcome, and just know that if anything does happen, Eddie agreed to help me out in case and the Daily Feathers building is only two miles from here. Okay?"

"Alright, thanks. Also, about Jewel's dad, you and him aren't-?"

"Oh quiet, Blu."

They both laughed and hugged each other again, and very soon Blu looked at the ad more and gave the company a call, saying that he wants the job and to speak with Ms. T soon. And while he was making the call, he noticed something interesting. The person he was talking to was Ms. T, and her voice sounded…amazing. But he didn't let that stay in his head as she told him that he can make the interview later in the night. Blu was proud of it and later called Jewel, telling her that he was about to get a job interview, and she was also proud of it, but seemed to show more happiness for it.

So for the rest of the day, Blu helped his mother out more in the bookstore, and noticed that Eddie came to visit and helped her more. Mary and Eddie claim that they're only bonding as friends but Blu was suspicious about it, thinking maybe Eddie still didn't like him but liked Mary so he wanted to date her so that way Blu and Jewel will eventually become siblings-in-law and couldn't date anymore. But Blu decided not to get paranoid and hanged out with Jewel before they both drove to the Daily Feather building.

Soon they both came in, and when they made it to the hallway that lead to Ms. T's office, they were shocked to see that Blu wasn't the only one who wanted the job. The hallway had about ten birds and the company was only hiring one. "Oh boy." Blu gulped, feeling too worried at that point. But Jewel took his wing and whispered, "Hey it's okay. You'll get it. I'm sure of it." "Okay. Thanks for offering to come with me for moral support." "No problem. Let's sit down." And they did. They sat down on two of the chairs in the hallway. Jewel felt excited for Blu and couldn't stop smiling.

"Oh Blu…I know you're gonna do great when you get here."

"Thanks, dear. And do you think my stories will be good enough?"

"Absolutely. Heck, ever since you told me that you were an author and showed me all those original stories, I was just beyond entertained. One heck of an enjoyment, and if I and your family love them, then the world will love them too."

"Thanks. It's amazing how you never stop being so encouraging."

"Well that's just what I do, Bluey Blush." She rested her head on his shoulder, and even though he always liked it, he didn't know how to feel with doing that inside a line of birds.

An hour later, a new bird would go into Ms. T's office to take the interview but then would leave in mopy or angry face. Showing that each that went in didn't get the job until it was Blu's turn. He stood up and Jewel gave him a good luck kiss before he smiled and went in. Blu felt that with Jewel's encouragement and the support of his friends, he thought he was ready and was able to get the job. Feeling totally confident. However, that feeling was quickly washed away as he opened the door and saw her. He was in the office and looked at who could've been his new boss…Ms. Tentatrice.

(Low blow) OOH. What do you guys believe will happen next?