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A New Friend

by bakersong

Chapter 23: Cursed Words

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On his way home, he had stopped by the place where he wanted to take Derpy to set everything up. Once he managed to make a reservation and requested a song, afterwords he once again set off towards his house. Though as he walked he started to think about his plans for Lyra and Luna.

He knew he had the money in order to pay for everything since he had a little while to save up. Though he had almost forgotten that Celestia said she would pay for the house up till now, so it was next month he had to start paying the bill. So with that in mind, he set out towards his house knowing he had plans for the next four days.

Once his house came into view, it was a little past four and he had to stop for a moment to think about how to tell Lyra and Luna about him taking Derpy out. Both of them were open to starting a herd, but he was a little scared that they might not like him just asking out another mare so suddenly and taking her on a date before them. But he figured he would make it up to them when he took them on their dates.

"Hello, anypony up?" He asked as he walked inside.

"Oh, hey your back! Didn't think going to get your back checked out would take so long." Lyra said, popping her head up from behind the couch.

"I agree, a simple check-up shouldn't have taken you this long," Luna said, stepping out from the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her head.

"Yeah, well I kind of ran into Applejack and we talked for a little bit. Then after my checkup, I ran into Derpy at the hospital. We talked and went to go visit a little filly that I met a week ago." He said, taking note of how each mare was staring at him.

"You mean Grace? Well, that was sweet of you, and that's cool that you talked with some of your friends. But what did the doctor say?" Lyra asked, getting up and walking over to him.

"Depends on which doctor." He muttered.

"What was that?" Luna asked before Lyra.

"Nothing, just one of the doctors being a jerk. But yeah, my doctor said that I was just suffering from stress and just needed a massage. Also, I'll be getting my cast off tomorrow." He replied, giving them a little smile.

"Well, that's great to hear. I'll set up an appointment at the spa." Luna said, but before she could make one step he spoke up.

"Um, actually that won't be necessary." This made both mares look at him with a little bit of concern. "Well, it's not that I wouldn't appreciate it but I've already set up getting a massage." He said, starting to feel very nervous.

"Oh, well that's great to hear that you're planning ahead. So, which of the spa ponies will be giving you the massage?" Lyra was the one to ask. "Because Lotus gives great massages."

"It's not any of the spa ponies." He said quietly, making them look at him. "Well, you see when I ran into Derpy and told her about my back she offered to give me a massage."

"Well, that was nice of her, though I'm surprised you accepted since you already feel like you owe her," Luna said, and Lyra just looked confused.

"Wait, owe her for what?" Lyra asked.

"You see, after Brandon was released from the hospital he was actually trying to avoid talking with his friends. That was until Derpy crashed into him, and she helped him by giving him the confidence he needed to talk with them." Luna answered.

"I see, so has she turned in the favor then?" Lyra asked, this time it was more directed at him.

"Um, actually yeah she has. She wanted me to give her a massage in return." He said, looking down slightly.

"Well it seems fair, but there's something else isn't there?" Luna asked, and he knew he couldn't hide it so he only nodded for now.

"What happened then?" Lyra asked, prodding him to give a verbal response.

"Um, well you see before we went to visit Grace she had to use the restroom." Both Luna and Lyra raised an eyebrow at this. "No, I didn't go follow her or anything. But while I was looking around, I eventually saw that she had finished but she was talking to a doctor. It was actually Dr. Heart Throb."

"That sleazeball?' Lyra asked, giving a tisst.

"Yeah, he was flirting with the nurses at first. But I guess when he saw Derpy, he started to flirt with her and I saw how uncomfortable it was making her. So I stepped in, but before any of us knew it we were making a scene. You see, he had said something about me and Grace, and before I could say something Derpy snapped and started to yell at him to take back what he said." He said.

"Serves him right, but what did he say about you?" Lyra asked, and he could tell Luna wanted to know as well.

"It doesn't matter, he already got into trouble with both Derpy and Dr. Stables. But you see, that leads me to the more difficult part of the story." He replied, hanging his head.

"You asked her out?" To his surprise, it was Lyra who had asked and he only nodded.

"I figured as much as well, I mean the way you were acting around her I knew you had some feelings for her," Luna said. "Though I must ask, when did you set up your date?"

"Um, t-tomorrow..." he said, going very red. "But don't worry, I already have a date planned for you two as well."

"Well, you better because I would really like to see your idea of a date," Luna said, walking over and giving him a light peck. "And cheer up, I was expecting you to make a move on Derpy or vice virsa."

"I didn't even know, I just assumed that you asked her out by the way you were acting. So, I want a full update on when you two became so close." Lyra said, also giving him a peck and he saw for a split second her giving Luna a smirk before giving him a deep and long kiss. "Now if you'll excuse me, it's my turn to use the shower."

"Um, uh, o-okay...hmmph!" He suddenly found himself on the floor staring into a pair of teal eyes, and the mare who was on top of him was giving a deep blush before she locked their lips together.

"T-that was nice," Luna said, after breaking the kiss and giggling at his shocked expression as he just stared at the ceiling.

"I think you broke him," Lyra said, giving him a poke.

"Me?! You're the one who started it!" Luna said.

"Hey, I just gave him a kiss. You're the one who jumped on him, and made out with him! Besides, you're the one who gave him the peck so you're the one who started it!" Lyra argued.

"Girls..."

"So, that's what I'm supposed to do, is it not? I mean giving my coltfriend a small peck to show my affection?" Luna argued back.

"Stop..."

"He's my coltfriend to you know! Just because you two became a thing a few hours before he invited me to join doesn't mean anything!" Lyra said.

"Will you two stop arguing over such a childish matter?!" Both mares stopped staring each other down and looked over at Brandon who had managed to prop himself in a sitting position leaning against the couch. "Okay, now that I have your attention as I said you two are arguing like little kids here. Now that you two stopped, will you help me up?"

"Oh, we're so sorry Brandon!" Luna and Lyra said, going over to him helping him up and before either one of them had time to react he gave both of them a kiss on the cheek.

"There, I think that should even things out. Now, please don't argue anymore, especially over matters such as who started a kissing war. Because no matter what, I think the winner will always be me." He said, letting go of the mares and limped over to the other side of the couch.

"Hey, what about your crutches? And what do you mean you'll always be the winner?" Lyra asked.

"My ankle's fine remember? As for why I will always win in those arguments is because they start because of me, that and I get to see how far you two will go to show each other up which is always a plus." He said, giving them a cocky smirk. "And I have to agree with Luna, it's very nice."

"Hmmph, guess you're right you will be the winner in that situation," Luna said, as she hopped over the couch and landed on the cushion next to him, and wrapped a wing around him. "Then again, I think plenty of ponies will think you're a winner because now you three beautiful mares."

"Yup, now before I join ya on the couch I'm gonna take that shower now," Lyra said, giving him a peck on the cheek and she finally went to the bathroom.

"Well?" He asked once they were alone.

"Well, what?" Luna asked.

"No retaliation for her giving me a kiss on the cheek?" He asked jokingly.

"And let you win again? I think not." She replied, giving a slight laugh at his disappointed look. "But then again, I think I like letting you win." Once again, she locked their lips for a brief moment.

---

The next day, he again woke up before the two mares but he knew he didn't have to be anywhere until the afternoon. So he decided to start cooking breakfast, which by the time he was halfway done both Luna and Lyra were up and waiting. He had decided to go with something simple, some pancakes and eggs though with the pancakes he had two different batters, one was blueberry and the other was strawberry.

"Mmmm, those smell delicious," Luna said.

"Thanks, I'm making your favorites." He said. "I've got blueberry for Luna and strawberry for Lyra."

"Then which one will you be having?" Lyra asked.

"I'm having both, pancakes are the best don't you know?" He replied. "And done, here you two go."

"So, what're your plans for today?" Luna asked, speaking between bites.

"Well, first gonna go to the hospital then come back here to meet up with Derpy. That's uh when we'll be doing the massages and after that, I'm planning on taking her out to a nice little restaurant to eat and dance." At this, Lyra nearly choked on her bite.

"What, you can't dance," Lyra said, holding back laughter from the last time she saw him try to dance.

"I've taken some lessons, maybe I'll show you two what I can do now." He said, not really caring for the look of doubt coming from Lyra.

"Well, I must say that sounds very lovely for a first date. I'm sure Lyra will agree, but I can't wait until I see what you have planned for our first date." Luna said, giving him a little wink.

"Yeah, I'm sure whatever you plan will be great," Lyra said.

"Uh, yeah I think it's time for me to head over to the hospital." He said, taking his plate over to the sink.

"Oh, don't worry about doing dishes right now, I've got it," Lyra said, getting up and going to the sink.

"Okay, if you want." He said, giving a little sigh wanting to get back to doing stuff around the house.

"No, it's fine just let us handle the chores today while you go get ready," Luna said, giving him a smile.

"Well, my appointment isn't until one and it's only eleven." He said.

"Then how about sitting down and relaxing for a bit before you go," Luna said, pulling out a chair behind him.

He didn't really argue, even if he did want to help out around his own house now that he was feeling both mentally and physically better. Though as he sat there, he couldn't help but let his eyes wander over to the two mares who seemed to be getting along again. But his eyes only went to their smiles for a second, and instead went someplace else.

"Doing a little stargazing?" He jumped at the question, his face going red as he looked to see both Luna and Lyra looking at him with very evil smirks.

"Um, uh, n-no I was just...just thinking." He managed to sputter out.

"Uh-huh, oh I know what you were probably thinking of," Lyra said, going a bit half-lidded making him gulp.

"I think I better get going, after all, I want to get this cast off before my date with Derpy." He said, and with speed that neither of the mares thought he was capable of with a cast, he zipped out of the door.

"Well, I only hope Derpy won't tease him as much as we do," Luna said, giving a little giggle at the joke she would have made if he didn't rush out.

"Eh, I doubt she will. She's way to nice for that, though I'm surprised to hear that she actually snapped at Heart Throb. She must really like him." Lyra said, giving a little sigh and put on a smile.

"Yes, she does because she actually told me her feelings for him. Apparently, she's been trying to get his attention for the past few months, but something always came up for either one of them. Also, you have to remember that the doctor was also talking about a little filly with one wing, and she herself has a handicap." Luna said, giving a nod of understanding of what might have gone through Derpy's mind.

"It's strange to think that he finally got into this kind of relationship all because of what happened only a week ago. I remember he would always say that he didn't have any feelings for anyone, to think that he meant he had feelings for at very least three of us." Lyra said, changing the topic and getting back to the dishes.

"I remember him telling me that every time I asked in a letter, though I at least know of one other mare he has feelings for," Luna said, helping with the dishes.

"Oh, how do you know that? And would you tell me who it is?" Lyra asked, and Luna only smiled for a moment.

"Because, before he made me promise not to enter his dreams he kept having these dreams about who he has feelings for. There was always a dream about you, and I doubt he even remembers but he did have a few dreams about Derpy, then there were occasional dreams about me, but the last mare surprised me at first." Luna replied.

"Well that's cool and all, but who is it?" Lyra asked.

"It should be obvious, so I'm not going to say. That and a ponies dream is apart of their personal life, so I wouldn't feel right telling something that personal." Luna replied, making Lyra give a huff.

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He didn't think he could get out of there quick enough, though to his own surprise he seemed to be a little faster than normal almost like he was a little lighter, even with a cast. But he didn't really care as long as he managed to escape the torrent of teasing he knew would come. Though he knew he would most likely have to hear it anyways when he got back after all Derpy wasn't coming over until about three and their dinner reservation wasn't until six.

As he walked through town again, he took notice that he didn't have as many judgmental eyes on him which made him grow a smile. Things seemed to be getting better for him after all his ankle seemed to heal under what was expected, he managed to get out of his depression, and he now had three marefriends. This made him get a slight skip in his step, even with crutches.

"What could go wrong now?" He asked himself, and he stopped and facepalmed. "Why did I just say that usually, something bad happens in these things when someone says that."

Taking a breath, he decided not to worry about and just continue on hoping that those words won't haunt him today. But he knew with his luck that they most likely would. He shook his head again to clear his mind and focus on the happy things that happened in the past day or two.

It didn't take long before he made it to the hospital, and he quickly checked in and waited in the lobby. After all, he did make it twenty minutes early for his appointment. As he waited, he took a look around just like yesterday only he was the only one waiting, and he was glad that he didn't see Heart Throb anywhere.

"Brandon, Dr. Hayseed will see you now." The nurse said, and he gave a nod and followed him.

Once they got to a patient room, the nurse did the normal checkup before the doctor came in. He didn't really mind since his luck was hopefully turning around even if he did feel that deep-rooted fear that seem to pop up. For some reason, his mind had not thought about it since Luna admitted her feelings until now.

"Good afternoon Brandon, how are you feeling?" Dr. Hayseed asked walking in.

"Oh, doing a little better. Back had a bit of a fit this morning, but it was more of a cramp than anything. So, we gonna get this thing today?" He asked, holding out his left ankle.

"Yeah, but first did you get everything set up?" Hayseed asked.

"You mean the massage? Yeah, somepony offered to give me one." He answered.

"Good, I take it that was Ms. Derpy who offered?" Hayseed asked, a little smile on his face.

"Yeah, and speaking about that where did you disappear to?" He asked, remembering that the doctor went missing after he started to talk with Derpy.

"Oh, well I figured you two were already going to the same place and I could tell that you two were friends already. And I know Dr. Stables already apologized, but I'm also sorry for what Dr. Heart Throb said." Hayseed said.

"It's fine, if I let things like that get to me I would probably have gone into an even deeper depression or something. Now, how about this cast?" He asked, once again lifting his leg.

"Oh, right here hold still for a second." Hayseed lit up his horn, and a grey magical aura went around the cast and before he knew it the cast disappeared and reappeared by the bed. "There we are, now I want to run a few tests to make sure your ankle is working properly."

At that, the test began and it only took about another ten to twenty minutes. It started with a simple rotating the ankle, then he had to put pressure on it but slowly at first to make sure it could hold his weight, the last test was to see if certain parts of his foot had lost feeling. Lucky it didn't seem that there was no nerve damage.

"Hmm, good it seems that it's completely healed. No nerve damage either, though I want you to be careful just in case the bone is still a little week okay?" Hayseed asked.

"Um, does that include a slow dance?" He asked, giving a nervous smile.

"Well, if it's a slow dance it should be fine. Also glad to hear that you asked Ms. Derpy out." Hayseed said, putting some papers in what he knew was his personnel file.

"What makes you think it's Derpy?" He asked.

"Oh, I only assumed because when I came back you two seemed to be hugging more like a couple, that and the smile that Ms. Derpy had said everything," Hayseed said.

"Well, you would be correct I did ask her out. But I've, uh, actually got three marefriends now." He said, a little embarrassed.

"Really? Three, now that's quite impressive. But do they know about each other?" Hayseed asked.

"Of course they do, in fact, two of them are actually living with me." He answered.

"You move fast then, now how about we get out of here so you can get ready then?" At that, he gave a nod and they started to walk only for the door to slam into his face. "Are you alright Brandon?"

"Ow, my nose doesn't feel right." He said, laying dazed on the floor.

"Hmm, well I can see why it's broken. Now, Brandon, this may hurt just a bit, and I'm going to do it on the count of three okay?" Hayseed asked, and he nodded. "Okay, one..." Just as Hayseed said that he felt a pain coming from his nose. "Sorry, less pain when you're not expecting it."

"Oh, I'm so so so sorry!" He heard a voice say, and then as he sat up he locked eyes with the one and only Bon Bon.

Author's Notes:

So, yeah that just happened. Remember to always be cautious when saying those particular words people! But now how will Brandon deal with this, and why is Bon Bon at the hospital right now? Also, to my proofreader after you finish go ahead and send me the mistakes that you found. I got bored and went over some of it myself, also for everyone remember to smile, smile, smile!

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