Octavia didn't know whether she should go over to them or stay and watch. She decided she's been behind the curtain far too long, and decided to join them.
"She even ate a salt shaker once!" said Fluttershy giggling.
"Man, Pinkie Pie is so random!" said Saxo chuckling.
Octavia walked up and pretended to have just seen them. "Oh, hey Saxo! What's going on?"
Both Saxo and Fluttershy froze and didn't know what to say. Saxo was nervous yet Fluttershy was a bit annoyed. Her again? she thought.
"Good morning, Octavia." said Fluttershy. "Why are you here?" Saxo thought that sounded a bit rude.
"Oh you know, just walking around. I was going to get some coffee. I just came to say hi..."
"Well uh, hi Octavia... actually, can I talk to you for a second?" said Saxo.
Fluttershy became more irritated and Octavia brightened up. "Of course!"
Saxo got up and walked with Octavia until they were out of range of Fluttershy's ears.
"Listen," he whispered. "About our time together-"
"Actually, I want to apologize." said Octavia saddened. "I didn't know you were with Fluttershy..."
"No, I'm not with Fluttershy! I mean, we're just...'
"Just what? Tell me."
Now it was Saxo's turn to feel guilty. He had practically lied to the two mares he cared most about. All because he couldn't make up his mind.
He needed advice.
Saxo sighed. "Listen Octavia, I care about you. A lot. But I need to clear my head, okay?"
Octavia nodded. Saxo walked back to the table with Fluttershy, who was eagerly awaiting him.
"Welcome ba-"
"I need to go." he stated simply.
She was a bit taken off guard, yet nodded. "Oh... okay..."
Saxo left, saying goodbye to both mares and leaving them together.
Fluttershy turned. "Why'd you tell him to leave?"
"I didn't tell him to leave!" said Octavia, now bitter. "And why are YOU eating with MY coltfriend?"
"YOUR coltfriend!" said Fluttershy loudly. "That's ridiculous!"
Other ponies were now starting to stare as they stopped walking to watch the scene unfold.
"He's only interested in how you look!" yelled Octavia, losing her composure quickly. "You have NOTHING in common."
"We were completely fine before you showed up! I BARELY GET TO TALK TO HIM!"
At this point, Rainbow Dash descended near them and spoke. "Hey Fluttershy! Do you wanna-"
Fluttershy glared daggers at Rainbow Dash. "GO AWAY!"
Rainbow Dash froze in fear. Fluttershy NEVER yells in anger like that.
Rainbow Dash flew away for fear of being the target of unwanted attention. The attention focused on Octavia.
"I don't care what you say," said Octavia. "He's mine, so back off."
Fluttershy's wings flared in rage. "HE'S NOT YOURS!"
"YES HE IS!" screamed Octavia. "I've had it with you! It's easy for you to get a coltfriend! EVERYPONY likes you!"
Fluttershy stopped. Her wings returned to her sides.
Octavia spoke again. "I deserve somepony to love me too..." she said with tears in her eyes. She stormed off, leaving Fluttershy alone. Fluttershy didn't know what she felt, besides the embarrassment of being stared at by everypony.
With a sad look on her face, she flared her wings again and took off towards the sky.
"Is that it?" said a male unicorn to a blue-maned mare.
"Nah," said Vinyl Scratch. "The second interlude needs to be louder." She scribbled into her notepad. "The third interlude can introduce the lines here, and let's-"
Octavia stormed in and wiped the tears from her eyes. "Hey Vinyl."
"Hey Tavi! Have you met my friend Noize? He helps with some of my tracks!"
"Sup!" said Noize, a unicorn with headphones on. He had spiky black hair with streaks of red, and he had a purple coat.
"Hello..." said Octavia simply.
Vinyl looked at Octavia more closely. "Have.. have you been crying?"
"N-no..." said Octavia.
"What happened?" inquired Noize, taking off his headphones.
"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Vinyl.
"No. I'm fine..." said Octavia.
Vinyl couldn't see her friend like this. "Noize, finish the interlude. I'll talk to Tavi..."
"Okay." he said.
Vinyl led Octavia into another room and spoke to her. "What happened to you?"
"...I think I'm in love but somepony else is competition..." she said.
Vinyl spoke with a smile. "You mean Noize? You just met him! I didn't know you believed in love at first sight. Besides, we're not official. It's just an open relationship."
"..."
"What?"
"...No, Rarity's cousin..."
Vinyl turned red. "OH! Oh... my bad. But wait, who-"
"Fluttershy."
"Ah. Well just let him know you love him!"
"That's the problem. He can't decide."
"Wow... reminds me of high school..."
"Can you please just tell me what to do?"
Vinyl thought for a moment.
"Hold on, I have a really great idea!" she said with a large grin.
What's Vinyl's idea? Is the next chapter the last one? What am I eating right now? The answers to some of these questions to be revealed next chapter on I Saw Him First!
