TIME SKIP: THE WEEKEND

Sandbar's POV

"Thank you and come again!!!" I greeted as I wave to the two mares holding their shopping bags as they were leaving the boutique. I went back inside and closed door and walked towards Yona,

 "Yona loves working in Professor's Rarity's boutique!!" Yona said. 

"I know right. Although it does seem a bit stressful to work everyday, its nice to work with a creature like you" I said, smiling at her making her smile too.

"Yak do misses her other friends like Ocellus, Silverstream, Smolder and Gallus. Why does yak and pony not visit friends anymore?" Yona asked.

I let out a sigh and answered, "I just think they're too busy. Sometimes, growing up can make big changes, and one of those is the time you spend with the creatures you care about."

"Yona just wish friends would be together like we used to" Yona replied

"Me too" I said.

Then, somepony knocked on the door. "I wonder who could that be?" I thought

I opened the door and I couldn't believe who was I seeing, is that Ocellus, Silverstream and Smolder??

"Guys??!!" I said. I was filled with excitement!! I can't believe they're here.

"SANDBAR!!" The three said unison. I welcomed them in before you knew it, Yona started running towards them.

"*gasps* FRIENDS ARE HERE!!" Yona said giving them a very tight hug. I can already tell Smolder needing for air. As of Silverstream and Ocellus, they don't mind the hugs Yona gives, even if they are quite tight.

"Wow...your hugs...are much ..*coughs*...tighter than...they used to be Yona..." Smolder said as she was trying to gain some air. I then had a quick laugh and said,

"Yup, her hugs have been getting tighter now and then" I said and chuckled.

"Sorry dragon. Yona misses friends so much thats why Yona's hugs are extra tighter" said Yona as she tightens the hug much more.

"As much as we....enjoy your....hugs...can you maybe...*coughs*...let go of us...please?" asked Silverstream as she also tries to gain her breath. Yona and I then chuckled and so Yona let go of the three creatures.

"Its soooo nice to finally see you guys again. Its been so long since we've hangout!!" Ocellus said.

"I know right!! By the way, What are you guys doing here?? Shouldn't the three of you do some paper work or something like that??" I asked.

"Surprisingly, we only had to check a few homeworks and that was basically it. Since theres nothing much to do, we decided to visit you guys." Smolder answered.

"If you're both not too busy. But if you are, we can come by later" Ocellus added.

"Yak and pony haven't been too busy since most creatures buy on weekdays. Thats when yak and pony get really busy in boutique." Yona replied.

(Ok I don't know why did I make Yona and Sandbar have more customers in weekdays than weekends even if shops get more busy in weekends than weekdays)

"Well thats good to hear. If you don't mind, maybe the three of us can help with the boutique?" Silverstream suggested.

"That'd be great!! Don't you think Yona?" I asked as I turn to look at Yona to see her answer. She then jumped up in excitement and said,

"YEY, FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO STAY AND HELP!!" As she was jumping, she didn't realize that her jumping made all the clothes fall out of the hangers.

"Oops sorry... Maybe friends can start helping by hanging clothes back on hangers??" Yona asked as she let out a nervous laugh, rubbing that back at her head. The rest of us began to share a good laugh. Lets just hope we can fix this before any creature comes in and see this.

TIME SKIP: FEW HOURS LATER

          It was time to close the boutique. Luckily, we were able to fix the clothes before any creature came in. Okay maybe the Crusaders were able to see the mess but atleast they helped. I  flipped the sign turning to side that says "close".

"Phew what a long a day" I said as I turned around and walked up to the others who were sitting on the floor in a circle. I then sat on the floor with them.

"We've got some catching up to do!! Its been so long since we've talked" Silverstream said.

"I agree, so lets start with you two, are you guys now a couple or something??" Smolder asked with a smirk. Silverstream and Ocellus began to giggle. Yona and I both blushed to the question and we got embarrased. Damn, she's still the same dragon we knew before.

"Well, since it has been a while since we've been talking, I guess you guys deserve answer already."  I said.

"YESS!! SO IT A YES? A NO? A MAYBE? WHAT IS IT???!!" Silverstream shouted.

"Its a yes" I answered. Yona nodded as a gesture of agreement.

"Yona and Sandbar have taken their relationship to next level." Yona added as Silverstream and Ocellus squealed.

"I knew you guys were a couple" Smolder replied.

"How about you guys?? How's the School of Friendship been doing??" I asked.

"The school's actually been going well so far. Ponies aren't just the students at the school but creatures from different lands have been studying there." Smolder answered.

"And its honestly been stressful lately but we've got used to it" Ocellus added.

We then ended up with an awkward silence. Silverstream broke the silence and started a new topic and asked, 

"Have you two got any luck to visit Gallus?? The three of us tried to plan but we just thought it was no hope."

"Nope. Yona and I have thought about visiting him but knowing that he's the captain of the Royal Guard, he just needs to fulfill his duties." I answered with a frown on my face.

"I just wish there was some miracle that would make Gallus have the day off so that by any chance, we can visit him or he can visit us." Ocellus replied.

"Maybe friends can feel better if friends talk about the times that we had before." Yona suggested. All of us were instantly brighten up.

"Great idea, Yona. Okay I'll start....hmmm.. I know!! Remember the firts time we met?? It was also the time when we skipped school and I honestly wouldn't think I would skip a whole day of it" all of us laughed and Smolder started to share another moment,

"Oh, how about the time where we kicked Cozy Glow's butt and saved Equestria!! Now that I would say awesome!!"

"Dragon thinks thats awesome?? How about when friends got trapped in catacombs of school?? Yona would have never know how to be friends with spiders without Tree" Yona replied and we laughed.

"Speaking of the Tree, remember we were able to share the same dream and was called by the Spirit to help the Tree of Harmony?? Without all of us sharing the same dream, we wouldn't be able to see Smolder in a cute princess dress!!" Silverstream said and thats when we all started cracking up with laughter. 

Smolder started blushing and said, "Yeah yeah okay we get it, now can we PLEASE move on now!!??" 

          We've only been sharing different stories and moments together for an hour but it felt like forever. Few hours later of talking and enjoying ourselves, it sadly gotten late so it was time for Smolder, Ocellus and Silverstream to head back to the school. Until now they still sleep in the school?? Welp, can't judge that. We then had our goodbyes and it was time for us to get some sleep.

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