(8) Gaynon screws up his life again

>I had a decision to make
>Do I take the job?
>And leave my friends?
>This idea scared me before
>I didn't want to lose my friends
>But then again, if I do move away, I would make more money
>I could support myself, and more
>Maybe I could even go to college
>That would be nice
>I make the decision to not leave
>I like my life now, the relationships I've made, everything that has lead up to this.
>It has genuinelly gotten better
>I don't wanna give that up.
>With the new job, I have a lot of extra money lying around
>Maybe I can do something nice for Applejack, like take her out on a date
>Yeah, that's a good idea
>Maybe take her out to a nice restaurant
>I let her know of my plan
>"I don't know, Anon..." she says hesitantly. "I'm not really into anything really fancy-schmancy"
"Oh come on Applejack, if there was ever a time to celebrate anything, it'd be now, don't you think?"
>"Maybe, what about the girls, you think we should invite them too?"
"Another time, tonight, just you and me though."
>She smiles
>"Oh, you charmer you. Okay."
"Alright, you wanna head out around 7:30?"
>"Sounds great. I really don't have anything to wear though."
"I got you covered, don't worry."
>I hit up Rarity
>I asked her if she could get me a dress that suits Applejack.
>"Ooooh, anon..." she said playfully. "Are you planning something special with Applejack?"
"Maybe. But that's for us to know and Applejack to find out."
>"Okay, so what do you want me to do?"
"How bout you pick out the dress and then swing by Sweet Apple Acres around 6:30 to drop it off?"
>"I think I can manage that."
"Thanks rarity, you're the best."
>"No problem, it'll even be on the house."
>I think I just got diabetes.
"Why are you so good to me Rarity?"
>"You're my friend anon, it's what you do. And I think you're a great guy for her anon, don't mess this up."
"Got it, thanks."
>Man, these girls really were great friends
>I'm glad I didn't move
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>Rarity comes by and drops off the dress, and I hide it in my bedroom
>It looks great
>I wait until 7, and then I go to knock on Applejack's door.
"Applejack, I have a surprise for you."
>She comes out wearing the dress she wore to the Fall Formal
>"This is all I could find on short notice.."
>I hold up the dress.
"This, is for you, courtesy of Rarity."
>Her eyes light up.
>"Really? For.... me?"
"Of course. This dress color doesn't suit me. It's sort of a winter, I'm more of an autumn"
>"She grabs me in a tight hug.
>Thank you Anon"
"It's the least I can do"
>And so we head out
>I treat her to this great Italian place downtown
>It's a little pricey, but I don't care
>After that, I take her walking down the boardwalk
>We just have a good old time, riding the rides, looking out at the beach, and just being together
>She pulls me in close and kisses me.
>"Thanks anon"
"No problem, glad you had fun."
>"Not just for the date, but for being there for me."
"No problem AJ."
>Man, today was great
>A few weeks later I find myself at work
>I'm working on a phone call, and the person on the other end isn't too happy.
>"I was sleeping in my home, and you have the nerve to call me and try to advertise shampoo?"
"Sir, just calm down, I-"
>And then he hangs up.
>Whatever, I got a list of about 400 callers left
>"Attention, everybody, we have a new employee starting today!"
>He did this for everybody
>Even me when I started working here
>"Let me introduce you to Bradley, our newest operator."
>In walks probably the best looking guy I've ever seen
>Clean cut
>Suave
>And he looks like he's made of iron
>Come on brain, what the crap?
>I'm in a great relationship with Applejack, and now you decide that this new guy is the hottest thing around
>"Bradley, you can sit at that empty cubicle right over there."
>He points at the one directly to the left of mine, right across the hall.
>He goes over and takes his place
>"Alright everyone, back to work."
>The boss then leaves.
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>Suddenly, Bradley looks over and smiles and waves at me.
>"Hi" he says smoothly.
"Hi" I respond casually
>Great, now he's gonna be all friendly with me.
>I just try to focus on my work.
>Around lunch time, I take my seat at the break room table
>As I'm eating, bradley walks in
>"I don't think we've been properly introduced, my name's bradley."
>Alright, just play it cool. Try to be friendly, maybe he's just trying to be polite
"My name's anon."
>"You don't mind if I sit here, do you?"
"No, go right ahead."
>Aww man, that was stupid of me
"So, you've decided to join us in the prestigous career of phone advertisement?"
>He laughs
>"Yeah, I quit my old job. I worked in a garage for a while but needed a change of pace."
"Oh cool, you into cars?"
>"Yeah, totally. What about you."
"Love 'em. I had a '65 mustang a while back."
>"Nice, why did you get rid of it."
"Oh no, I didn't. I totaled it in an accident."
>I showed him the scars on my arm and leg.
"A bad one."
>He winces
>"So let me guess, you took up this job to pay for the massive hospital bills right?"
"Sorta, I kinda had to give up everything I had and move in with somebody."
>"I know that feel. My boyfriend kicked my out a little while ago so I've had to look for a new place."
>Woah, hold up
>Back it up
>Did he say boyfriend?
"Did you say boyfriend?"
>"Yeah" he said slowly. "I'm gay. You're not like, homophobic or anything, right?"
"Oh no, I'm actually gay too."
>Man, why did I tell him that?