A Troublesome Life

I had talked to Rarity, quite my spa job, and decided that when I get better, I’ll get right to work with my new boss. It went better than expected. It is estimated it’ll take me about a week to get better. And, I know, that seems too impossible, but, hey, magic does wonders.

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Well, I felt great. The bandages where removed, there were no scars. I felt relieved to have the freedom to move… well… freely. Well, I couldn’t wait to do anything. I went straight to Rarity’s boutique to get work started. I walked over, and knocked at the door. It was answered by Sweetie Belle.

“Hey, Sweetie Belle. Is Rarity around?” I asked her with a smile. She giggled, and ran. I heard her talking to Rarity, and, I heard a few words that sounded like ‘boyfriend’ and ‘k-i-s-s-i-n-g’. I heard hoof steps, and Rarity came to the door.

“Hello, Strum. It’s nice to see that you are better.” She said, smiling. I smiled back.

“It’s great to be walking around again. Anyways, I came here to begin my first day.” I said cheerily. She paused a moment, pondering something, obviously. Then she smiled, and told me to make myself at home. I must say; it was a quite impressive boutique. Dresses and suits of all kinds, and quite a bit of materials and fabric around. I’m pretty sure I also spotted a few gems. Rarity began back on what I could only assume what she was working on before I interrupted. All I did was stand there, like an oaf, if I may add. She grabbed what she needed with her magic, and, she didn’t need anything  from the market place. I was about to ask what I should do, when Sweetie appeared in the doorway. I looked at her, and she had a devious smile on her face.

“Hey, Sweetie.” I said in greeting. She still had that eerie smile. I knew something would turn wrong soon. She darted up to me, and looked up into my eyes. I couldn’t help but back my head up a bit, and raise my hoof, as if ready to defend myself.

“Um… what?” was all I could think of saying. She gestured to me to come closer, so I leaned in a bit. She gestured me again, so I leaned further in. She gestured again, so now my face was right in front of hers. It was uncomfortable that I had to lean in this close. She put her mouth near my ear, and put a hoof next to it.

“I know you like Rarity.” She said, with a huge shit-eating-grin on her face. I raised my head up, and looked at her in confusion. She continued to smile. I waved it away as a little joke. She darted up to Rarity, and made the same gestures. She whispered something, but I couldn’t hear. Rarity’s cheeks turned red, and she looked at me a moment, and then looked away, and went back to her work. My eyebrow raised in suspicion. Sweetie might’ve said the same thing she said to me, or, maybe, she said that I liked her. It was a bunch of shit, if you ask me. I only saw Rarity as a friend.

I had been humming for a little while; when Rarity said she needed my help.

“Finally, something to do!” I said. She laughed a bit at this.

“Please go onto the small stage in the center of the boutique.” She said to me. I had a bad feeling about this, but I reluctantly went along. I stepped onto the small stage, and stood there. Rarity came out with a suit, and put it on me. I must say, it is odd to be fully-grown and have someone dress you. The suit was a bit snug, and tight in… some areas which I’d rather not go into detail. It was also tight around the neck. The thing was; I’m not the biggest, nor am I the smallest. If anything, my frame is slender compared to most stallions that have more muscle. So, I stood there, and waited for her to finish the few areas that were still off. When she was done, she stepped back to admire her handy-work.

“How is it?” She asked, smiling. She looked at me expectantly. I sighed.

“I know you can take it, so; I’ll tell you the truth: The… nethers… is too tight, so are the fore-legs, and also the neck and chest. Also, the colors don’t match too well, and the stitching you used in the back is uncomfortable.” I stated. She nodded at my comments.

“Well, there are a few ways that may be in the way.” She said, rubbing her chin.

“And… those would be…?” I said.

“Your fore-legs may be… a bit… pudgy, your chest may be… well… more prominent, and your neck may also be pudgy.” She blushed a bit, “And as for… that… well…”

“I get what you’re saying. Here are a few things, however: My figure is slim, and not very… pudgy in any areas. And as for… that… Well… I will not go into detail.” I said.

“I see… well… I suppose it will need to be worked on.” She said, while her magic enveloped me, and levitated the suit off me. She thanked me, and I stepped off the stage, and followed her into the initial room we were in. Once again; there I stood, and there she worked. After a while, there was a knock at the door. We heard it open, and heard three voices.

“Now, who could that be?” I asked mostly myself, but Rarity answered.

“Oh, Sweetie invited her friends over for a sleep over.” She said. I looked at the clock, and received a shock; it was already 8:12 p.m.

“Damn, it’s gotten late.” I said, “Well, I’m good with pulling an all-nighter, how about you?” I said, turning to her. She tapped her chin and smiled.

“That’d be fine.” She said. When she finished, three figures appeared in the door. The Cutiemark Crusaders, nonetheless. I turned to them, and looked at them. Sweetie and Applebloom giggled, and Scootaloo had a large grin on her face. I decided to settle this.

“Sweetie, Scootaloo, Applebloom; if I may have a word with you?” I said, more than asked. I walked to them and led them into the main room. I looked them in the eyes.

“Sweetie, I know you think Rarity and I are… well… er…” Well, I hadn’t thought too well on how to go about this; I just wanted to settle this.

“Bah, you know what I am saying. Anyways, we aren’t.” I said sternly. Nice and to the point, I thought. She smiled wider. I had a feeling I was in for quite the explanation in the future. She whispered to her friends, and they ran off into the room Rarity was in. This won’t be good, I thought. I waited, and they came out pushing a blushing Rarity. They pushed her right in front of me, and I looked her in the eyes. She returned the look, but she was still blushing. We stood there while the CMC watched from their vantage-point behind a box. I looked to them, and then back to Rarity. I leaned in close, and whispered into her ear.

“Look, you and I both know that Sweetie is mistaken, so, how about we humor them?” I said, with a devious smile. Rarity’s blush began to fade, and she had much the same smile. I began to start to think of ways to go about this, and I could tell she was too. I had a brilliant idea: I knelt down, and looked up to her.

“You’re as radiant as Celestia’s sun, and more beautiful than that of Luna’s night sky.” I said, trying to sound as love-struck as I could… without laughing, of course. Rarity blushed a bit, but went along, acting surprised, and much the same way. I heard excited giggles from behind the box, and grinned. I got up, and leaned very close to Rarity. I couldn’t hear anything from behind the boxes, but I somehow knew they were watching, and waiting, for, no doubt, us to kiss. I whispered into Rarity’s ear.

“Now, then, I have no clue where to take this. Perhaps stop here, and tell them? And, I know you don’t want to kiss me, so, we can also turn it in a direction they were not expecting at all.”

“Perhaps we could do the second, and then tell them?” She whispered back. I smiled deviously, and backed my head away. For the sake of children, once again, I will not go into detail of what we said. Rarity said some very un-ladylike things… some that had to do with ropes, and I said some things no gentleman would ever utter. We heard some odd sounds behind the boxes, and I supposed it was them gagging, or, perhaps, vomiting. We both walked over, and, I was correct. I broke out laughing, and Rarity did the same. After we had our laugh, we told them we were messing with them. They didn’t take it too kindly, and they left the room to Sweetie’s room. I laughed a bit more.

“Hahaha! We are probably the best actors in Equestria.” I joked. Rarity laughed as well.

“I wouldn’t be surprised, it was very good acting, especially on your part.” She said. I laughed again.

“Oh no, what about your little request about ropes?” I couldn’t suppress any laughter while talking. She laughed as well, and blushed.

“I can’t believe I said such things.” She said, and I couldn’t help but laugh with her.

“Well, let’s get back to work.” I said. We walked back into the room, and got back to our stations. After about an hour; I began to droop a bit. I walked over to see what Rarity was doing. To my surprise; she was asleep. I nudged her, and she jumped a bit.

“Oi, what happened to the all-nighter?” I asked. She yawned, and covered her mouth with a hoof as she did so. She looked at me, still half-asleep.

“I’m sorry, I was so tired.” She said. I nodded, and yawned as well. I sat in another chair at the small work station. I began to nod off. I closed my eyes, and nearly fell asleep. I would’ve fallen asleep if it hadn’t been for something hitting me in the nethers. I let out an ‘oof’, and my eyes shot open. I looked down, and saw Rarity had fallen over onto me. I didn’t want to wake her, so I just left her there. I closed my eyes once more, and I drifted asleep.

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I woke up to a gasp (I dreamed about cheese again). I opened my eyes, and looked over at Rarity. I smiled and said good morning. She had a slight blush. I was confused, but stood up and… well… went to the bath room. When I went to the bath room, I realized what had spooked Rarity. Well, shit, was all I thought. I was tired, and just woke up; my brain wasn’t fully-functioning yet. I walked out, and Rarity handed me a few bits.

“What’s this?” I asked. She looked at me and smiled.

“It is your pay for this week.” She said kindly. I took the bits, and put them in my bit-bag. I sat down on a red couch, and just sat there. Rarity walked up to me.

“What are you doing?” She inquired. I looked up at her.

“I really don’t know.” I said with a slight chuckle. I stood up, a bit shakily, and walked over to the door.

“Well, I’ll be on my way, and I’ll be back at noon to begin work.” I waved and walked out. As I was walking, I looked over at the clock tower. Great, another wake-up at ten. I continued walking, and went to a restaurant. I ordered a daisy sandwich and a cup of coffee. While I sat there, I saw Apple Jack sitting at a stand. I finished up my… well… breakfast/lunch, and walked up to her.

“Hey, Apple Jack, how’s it hangin’?” I asked. She smiled.

“I’m all right, and you?” She asked.

“Just fine.” I replied. It was quite the one-sided conversation.

“Can I interest you in buying some apples?” She asked. I looked at the apples. They looked ripe and fresh. My mouth was watering a bit from the thought of eating one… the juices exploding in my mouth (Shut the hell up, dirty-minds!). I checked my bit-bag. Yes! I took out a few bits.

“How much per apple?” I asked excitedly.

“Three bits an apple.” She said happily. I gave her thirty bits, and happily jumped off with my bag-full-of-apples. Oh, one thing I should add: Apples are the best of fruits in my opinion. Actually, they may be my favorite food, period. I would eat them with almost everything. Anyways, I happily munched on a couple apples while walking to the library. I got there, knocked on the door, walked in, and grabbed my bags and case. I told Twilight that I’d look for another place to stay. After all, she was usually studying or reading, and wanted silence. I didn’t want to be a burden. I went to the boutique, and knocked on the door. Once again, Sweetie answered. We chatted while I set my stuff down. Well, it was more of ‘hello’ and ‘how are you?’ I talked to Rarity, and, we decided, that I’ll just stay here. While I was setting up my temporary abode; I tuned my guitar and played a bit. I then set up everything else, sat down, and read my journal. I waited for Rarity to need my help, mostly, but, I was also curious about the entries my mother never let me read…