11. Sulk sulk sulk my boyfriend is half a world away

[solfirecat]

[Sigh]

Maybe I'll just skip this year.

Comments

[tailsofambition]

What's wrong, Blaze?

[solfirecat]

Oh, that's right, Tails. You weren't around when Bark and I...

I guess I just miss my boyfriend and don't foresee anyone else asking me, so I've decided not to invest any emotional expectations to the upcoming dance.

[tailsofambition]

Ah... well, you don't have to be asked to go to the dance! You could still go and hang out with your friends.

I'm pretty sure the rest of the usual group will be there, so you can hang out with us if you want during it.

[solfirecat]

Oh, that's kind of you, Tails. Perhaps I'll do just that.

I have a few things to consider before I decide fully, though.

Private

[monotreme_101]

I know it must be hard without him here. But I think he'd want you to go. Even if it's not a romantic thing or something you're doing with him, Dances at this school are usually a lot of fun and I know how much he liked to see you smile.

Private

[solfirecat]

It is, and I think you're right. I ... mmmnn... I guess I worry that I'll get flashbacks to last year's Homecoming dance and the fun we had together and become melancholy.

At the very least, would you save a dance for me, Knuckles? You've always been a good friend.

Re: Private

[monotreme_101]

I understand. It's easy to get lost in memories some times... I'm guilty of it too..

But! We'll have fun. And of course I'll save you a dance, pal.

[babylonmechanic]

You should still go. Being around other people could help, even if you don't go with a date.

[solfirecat]

What would one do at a dance without a date though? And do you know of anyone else that's going by themselves that I might be able to hang around with?

[babylonmechanic]

You could dance with a few different people. You could talk to people. Enjoy the food. All sorts of things. Besides, last I knew we were all going, so you can hang with us.

[solfirecat]

That's nice of you to offer. I think I'll reconsider it. Thank you, Wave.

[thats_nogood]

Don't be like that Blaze. How about spending some of the night at graduation and then I could drop you off at Bark's hometown? Shouldn't be too hard with my speed. Even if you're almost as fast as me.

I'm sure if he could come, he'd be the first person here.

[solfirecat]

Thank you, Sonic. That actually sounds like a great idea.

If you all are going and don't mind me hanging around, I'd be up for it, I suppose.

[rulebywisdom]

Why is that?

[solfirecat]

Erm... personal reasons. Nostalgia the main one, I suppose.

[rulebywisdom]

Ah, I see.

I trust you will be all right?

[solfirecat]

Yes. Apparently some friends are going with or without dates, so at least I won't be the only one missing someone.

Kind of a morbid way to look at it, but it's comforting.