After that night, Octavia consistently sneaked out to visit Vinyl. Vinyl doesn't mind though, she loves the earth ponies company and didn't want to lose her friendship. The look on Vinyl's face was filled with surprise when she saw that Octavia had come back the next night. She had thought that the loud music, lights, and rude drunk ponies around her would surely scare the classy mare away. But to Vinyl's happiness, she returned. But why?

Why would someone like her come just to see her? Go to a place of unfamiliar sights and people? What makes her so different? These questions seemed to linger in Vinyls mind as she walked Octavia home from the club. Vinyl couldn't help but stare at the houses that they passed by. Each one had up to three stories with probably a crystal chandelier in every room. Oh, wouldn't she give to live in a place like that! A place with people to do what ever you want them to with no need to clean or worry. She stared at Octavia as she thought. Does Octavia like living in these kind of homes? Does she enjoy the easy living lifestyle that luxury and wealth comes with? She doesn't look happy. Why is Octavia never happy? She knows about Octavia's problems with her parents and she's always wanted to have a little chat with them about it but she's afraid. Octavia's parents wouldn't like her. One look at her wild neon mane and glasses would cause problems.

"Are you okay, Vinyl? Your not usually this quiet." Octavia touched her shoulder in concern, stopping her thoughts.

"...Huh? Oh, sorry Octy. I was just thinking."

"What about?" She asked as they continued to walk.

Vinyl looked around, "I've just never really been around this part of Canterlot."

Octavia nodded, "Oh, I see."

"Do you like it?" Vinyl asked.

"What?" Octavia cocked her head to the side.

Vinyl gestured to the houses around them. "This.Getting to live in these homes. Living with people that will do whatever you want while you sit back and watch. I can't imagine what that feels like. It probably feels amazing!" She laughed.

Octavia giggled, "Well even luxury has its down sides Vinyl. You probably wouldn't last a day with your uncouth manners and taste in music."

Vinyl smirked. "Whats wrong with my music?"

Octavia stopped hoping that she hadn't offended or upset her, "Nothings wrong with your music Vinyl! I'm just saying that it's not something that my parents or the ponies that live here would appreciate or even try."

"True.." Vinyl sighed following her to a huge house that she guessed is her house.

Octavia turned, "Would you like to come in?"

Vinyl backed up, "I don't think your parents are gonna want to see me, Octy. I can ju-"

"They won't be home. They're at a fancy dinner party that FancyPants is holding right now." Octavia explained opening the wide doors.

Vinyl looked down at the marble floors beneath her hooves and the crystal lights hanging above with her jaw dropped. Everything seemed to shine and glow with not a speck of dust or dirt anywhere. It suddenly made her embarrassed of her own home and its cracked ceilings and flickering dim lights. Octavia awkwardly shifted her hoof against the floor as Vinyl continued to stare at the rooms.

"Follow me. I want to show you something." Octavia told her. She led her upstairs to a large door. Slowly, she opened the door and stepped inside.

Music was everywhere. Pages upon pages of written music and books were scattered on the floor with instruments hung on the walls. Almost every inch of the walls was covered with newspaper clippings and important articles.

"This is my father's music study." Octavia explained her voice growing soft as the amount of both good and bad memories came back. This is where she found her talent, but its also where her father as harshly trained her and screamed at her.

Vinyl set her eyes upon the cello in the middle of the room and gently ran her hoof along its delicate strings. "Will you play for me, Octy?" She asked.

Octavia looked at her in shock for a second at her strange request. "Are you sure, Vinyl? You really don't have too if you don't want too. I mean I kno-"

She was interrupted by Vinyl's hoof on her lips. "Yes, I'm sure."

Octavia lifted the bow from the desk and stood up to grasp her large cello. Her eyes fluttered as she tested out the deep sounds. Each note was perfect and precise. The quietness of the room and dark atmosphere brought a sudden calmness feeling. A small smile graced her lips as she played the fast melody.

Her listener watched her with interest. She smiled at the sight of her friend happy and smiling a bit. Octavia looked so peaceful and graceful as she moved her bow across the strings. Vinyl couldn't seem to look away.

As the song came to an end, Octavia slowly opened her eyes and stared into Vinyl's shades. Vinyl clapped her hooves as Octavia put the instrument back on the stand.

"That was amazing Octy!" Vinyl applauded causing Octavia to blush. "I've never really listened to classical music before."

Octavia mocked a shocked expression causing her to giggle, "What! The famous DJ Vinyl Scratch has never listened to any music besides those.. what do you call them.. Wubs? Who would have guessed!"

Vinyl laughed, "Whatever, Tavi! You know you like Wubs! Plus, I'd only listen to your classical music."

Octavia nuzzled the side of Vinyl's face, "Don't worry.. I won't tell anypony that you like classical.."

Vinyl stiffened at the feel of Octavia's nose pressed against her face. She began hoping that Octavia wouldn't notice the flush in her cheeks. "Good. I don't want to be considered to be.. you know.. all fancy and stuff."

"Why.. do you wear these?" Octavia asked moving her hoof to remove Vinyl's shades.

Vinyl backed up quickly, drawing away from her. "No! Please! Don't touch them!" She yelled, turning away.

Octavia drew back in surprise at her reaction. Slowly she moved to face her. Vinyl stared at the ground with her ears dropped.

"Vinyl..please.." Octavia tried to touch her face but Vinyl shook her head.

"Your just gonna hate me... like everypony else." She whispered.

"Do you really think that I'd laugh or tease you? Vinyl.. look at me." Octavia commanded and Vinyl slowly looked up at her. "Whatever it is won't make me think of you any different."

"Really..?"

Octavia nodded and slowly brought her hooves to Vinyl's face. This time she didn't turn away or push away her hooves. She just shuddered for a second. Octavia then took off Vinyl's mask that had been hiding her eyes..

Red.

Bright red eyes stared into her purple ones.

They watched her with uncertainty as they awaited to see Octavia push her away and scream. Freak. Evil. Crazy. That's all they would call her as they pass. Just one glare would cause the crowd to back up and run. Nopony would ever talk to the lonely strange unicorn with the white coat, blue striped mane, and dark red eyes. Not even her parents were really around to hug her and tell her that she was just special. Why? That's why she used music to hide those holes. Music became the only one to understand her.

No, instead Octavia hugged her tight. "Your eyes are so special and amazing Vinyl... you shouldn't hide them.."

Those red eyes began to tear up as she returned the embrace and pressed her face into Octavia's long sweet smelling mane. "Thank you.. Octy.."

Octavia pulled back and smiled. "Always."

Suddenly, Vinyl noticed the closeness between their faces and gulped. She was not only hiding the secret of her eyes but also something else. "Should I?" She thought to herself. Her heart started pounding as the heat returned to her cheeks.

Very slowly she leaned in to let Octavia pull away if she wanted and softly kissed her.

Octavia's eyes widened. She had never kissed anypony before especially not a mare! But the feeling overcame her and she closed her eyes and welcomed it. Her hooves found their way around Vinyl's neck as the kiss continued. She could feel Vinyl stroking her mane.

But soon the nagging feeling to breath caused Vinyl to pull away. "Octavia.." She whispered and moved in to kiss her again but was interrupted as noise downstairs made them both freeze and look at each other with surprise.

"My parents are home!" Octavia panicked. "Oh Vinyl what if they see you!"

Vinyl tried to calm her, "Octy! Calm down! Do you think that you can distract them so that I can try to leave?"

"I can try.." Octavia whispered.

"Okay. When I make it to the back without them seeing me, come find me." Vinyl explained.

Octavia nodded and quickly trotted downstairs. Her parents were hanging up their coats.

"Hello mother! Hello father!" Octavia greeted them.

"Your out late, Octavia. Aren't you supposed to be in bed?" Her mother asked.

"Um.. well.. I was busy practicing and kind of lost track of time." Octavia stuttered, hoping that they'd buy the story.

"Good." Her father nodded. "I haven't heard you practice that much Octavia. I expect that you are dedicating yourself. No distractions."

"I know, father. You've told me that many times before."

Then a loud noise made them all turn. Octavia started panicking. Was that Vinyl? Did she get out?

"What was that?" Her mother started going that direction but Octavia stopped her.

"I'll go check mother. Just go and make yourself comfortable. I'm sure you've had a busy night." Octavia insisted.

Her mother looked at her confused, "O-Okay. I hope to see you in bed Octavia. You have a concert tomorrow."

Octavia nodded and watched her parents leave, before running towards the back. The door was swinging due to the wind and some plates had been knocked down from the kitchen counters. She stepped outside, shivering from the cool night breeze.

"V-Vinyl?" She looked around searching but was only surrounded by darkness. But then was pounced on by that mare. Octavia gasped in surprise.

"Did I scare you, Tavi?" She whispered, smirking.

"..maybe.." Octavia giggled, nuzzling her.

"Hehehe..sorry." Vinyl got up and helped Octavia.

Vinyl noticed Octavia's shudders and she brought her hoof around her to embrace her, trying her best to give some warmth. "Hey..Tavi?.. Umm.. do.. you like me? Like more then just a friend? Because..that kiss.. was amazing."

Octavia looked away, her ears dropping, "I don't really know, Vinyl... I've never really thought that I'd like mares. I-It's so confusing..Ever since I was born I was told that its wrong.."

Vinyl tipped Octavia's head up with her hoof and stared into her eyes, "Its gonna be okay. Just think about it for awhile. I had to go through that confusing stage too. But.. I've never felt this way about any other pony besides you. I just want you to know that."

Octavia blushed and smiled, "I feel that way about you too."

Suddenly a shout of Octavia's name in the house interrupted their moment.

"I have to go..." Octavia said sadly as she pulled away.

Vinyl sighed. "Okay."

Octavia began to turn but instead she turned to Vinyl and kissed her quickly.

"Bye..." Octavia said before going back inside. Leaving Vinyl sitting on the ground with a silly love struck expression.

Author's Notes:

Sorry, I meant to have this posted a couple days ago but I've been really busy. Hope you all liked this chapter! Thanks for all of the wonderful comments and likes/favs! You guys make my day brighter and really motivate me to continue writing so thanks so much. :)