The Laws of Life.

Chapter 12: Lifes pleasures.

I sit in my seat, at the restaurant. Constantly glancing around nervously. Ever since i opened my big mouth, I just can’t help to be. . . . Anxious. I just know something bad will happen now. “Man. . It’s sure taking them long to come take our order. . . But, I guess it is pretty busy.” I only give a smile, and a nervous chuckle as I nod. “Yeah. . I don’t mind waiting though.”

We stare into each others eyes. just blissfully enjoying each others company. “We are sorry for the inconvenience. Are you two ready to order?” I turn, and see Artsy standing there. Dressed in a fancy looking waitress suit. “You work here?” I ask. She opens her eyes, and gasps, glancing between us. “Oh. Hey you two. I’d like to stay and chat. But, it’s pretty busy. Are you ordering now?” We both give a nod.

“Yeah. I would love a nice salad, with some hay fries on the side.” Spiral orders. Artsy jots down her order, and looks to me. But, she doesn’t quite met my eyes. We haven’t talked much to each other. . . Since that time in the hall. “And you sir?” She asks formally. “Oh come on. No need for the sir.”

“Just hurry and order. . Sir.” She grits her teeth angrily. “Ok fine. I’ll have the same.” She makes a quick note, and marches away. “Umm. . . What's up?” Spiral asks. “You two are like. . . Best friends. something happen?” I shake my head and let out a frustrated sigh. I watch as Artsy marches back, and into the kitchen area. “No. . Yeah. . I mean sorta. We had an argument about something. . . It’s none of your business, really.” I state out. “Sorry Spiral. . . I didn’t mean to be rude. It’s just complicated.” I say quickly after words. She gives a nod slowly, giving me a slightly suspicious look. She eventually gives it a shrug, and takes a sip of her water.

I keep looking at the corner of my eye. I see Artsy quickly rush away from the kitchen, and walk back towards the bathrooms. The rest of our date goes by smoothly. We get our food and eat it.

“Mm. Delicious. Well worth the wait.” We smile, and I lean over the table, and give her a small kiss. “Yeah. it was.” I smile. But, I keep thinking about Artsy. I saw her run into the bathroom. And that was an hour ago. She hasn’t left. It makes me worried. “Spiral. This was a lovely date. We should do it again. You can go on and leave. i’ll take care of the cheek.”

She frowns teasingly. “Ain't going to walk, or fly, me home. Lover boy.” I shake my head. “I would love too. But, I also really need to use the bathroom. Just go on ahead. Love you.” I lean over, and give her another kiss. Letting my lips linger against hers a little while longer. “Mm. . Ok. I’ll let it slide this time.” she smiles and stands, sauntering away. Almost teasing me. the waiter brings me the check. I leave the proper amount of bits, and even a gracious tip. But, before I leave, I walk back towards the bathrooms.

Giving a quick, inconspicuous, glance around I step into the mares bathroom. The moment I enter, my ears are filled with the sound of sobs, and crying. “It’s. . . It’s busy in here. Please leave.” I take a deep breath, and speak out to he. “Artsy. . . It’s me. Ink. tell me what's wrong. I’m concerned for you. I really am.” I hear her gasp.

“Ink. Get out!” She calls. But I shake my head, even if she can’t see it, being locked in a stall. I walk up to the stall, and lean my back against it. “I won’t leave until you at least try to talk to me.” I hear her sniff more. So I just sit there. Listening to her sniff. After a few long minutes, I hear her take a deep breath. “Divorce. My parents. they never stop arguing. And my brother is having his own problems with our parents. The family I love. . Is just breaking apart. And i’m just stuck in the middle of it. . . And my own feelings are betraying me.”

She sniffs harder again, starting to cry again. “Artsy. I. . . I can’t say it will be ok. . Infact, I know well that everything probably won’t be ok. But, if you just sit there in the middle, you’ll never get the closer you want. . The closer you need. You need to talk.” I hear her sniff still. Just sitting there in the stall, quiet save for her soft sobs.

“Fine. I’ll talk.” I hear the stall door click. I move away from it, and it open slowly. She’s sitting there, looking at me with bloodshot eyes, and tear stained cheeks. “I still love you. I never stopped. . I just thought it would be better to embrace your relationship with Spiral. . You too seem so close. .  And. . It’s funny. . I always thought you loved me like that. The way you would look at me when we were younger. . When you thought I wasn't looking.”

I sit there. Almost shocked by her admission. She just sits there, and stares at me. Starting to cry again as I stay silent. She closes her eyes, and tears start up again. I step forward, and push myself against her, pressing my lips to hers. She lets out a gasp, her eyes open wide. Mine half lidded, looking into hers. I wrap my hooves around her, and she relaxes into me. She closes her eyes slowly. Her mouth partially open still. I let my tongue move out, dancing across hers.

She lets out a couple stifled moans as we sit there, kissing. The most passionate kiss I've ever had. With Spiral, it always seemed hollow, and forced. I pull away, a small strand of saliva still connecting us, until it breaks. Disappearing into thin air. I pant softly, and give a smile. “I do love you like that. . . I never stopped.” I say. I look at Artsy, her eyes open wide again, her hoof touching her lips gently. “R-really?” She asks, in a near whisper. I look her right in her eyes, and give her another small kiss. “Really.” I state.

I feel her push against me, causing me to fall onto my back. We lay there, for a moment before we start kissing again. Kissing, and kissing. “We can’t though. . You’re spoken for.” I shrug it away, and just keep kissing her. Letting my hooves explore her body slowly. Slowly running down her sides, before resting on her flanks. “No one has to know.” I say in a whisper, into her ear, giving it a small nibble. I feel her body shiver, as she lets out a moan.

She moves away from me, walking to the bathroom door. She brings out a key, and locks the bathroom door. “Let’s . . . .Let’s not be interrupted then.” She says. She’s obviously nervous about this. But, I can see the wanting, lustful look on her eyes. I smirk, and walk up to her again, basically shoving her against the door as I kiss her again.

Soon, we are laying there, a sweating mess. Disheveled manes. Panting. Staring into each others eyes wistfully. “That. . That was my first time.” She moans softly as she stands, groaning. her body tired. “Mine to.” I state as I stand, groaning as well. My body equally as tired. I smile as I look at her, and she smiles as well. But, then all of a sudden, her eyes are wide again. “O can’t believe we did that. . I mean. . What are. . We. . And. . Oh no.” She starts to panic, passing back and forth as she stammers out what can’t even pass as a sentence.

I grab her when she passes me, holding her close in a hug. “Shh. It’s ok. No one will know that I cheated. I won’t tell. No one has to know about this. About us.” She shakes her head. she places her hoof on her head, as she starts to cry again. “Not what I mean. . I loved it. I want to do it again.  . . But. . We.. Umm. It was unprotected.”  She slowly and slowly gets more and more quiet as she speaks. But those last words ring in my head loudly. Like a giant alarm, warning me about the incoming storm. my mouth hangs open barely. “Oh my. .  Great Faust. I’m sorry. I wasn't thinking. . “

“Neither of us were. . But. . What’s done is done.” I nod slowly. “I’ll own up to it all. . If you are. . You know.” I say nervously, through a solid gulp. She hugs me gently now. “I know you will. I’m just glad you love me. . . I really don’t care if I’m pregnant or not.” I give her a small kiss. “It will bring us closer.” I laugh jokingly. “i’m glad I can finally tell you that. Tell you that I love you.” I give her another small kiss.

“I’m so glad.” She leans against my chest, and starts to cry again. Though, this time I know its tears of joy, instead of the tears of pain and hurt. We lay back down together, on the cold tiled floor. Cuddling, and kissing. “Love you.” She mumbles as her eyes start to drift closed. “Love you too.” I whisper, as I let her fall asleep in my grip. I just lay there, holding her. Stroking her mane gently, as I watch her sleep. Soon. I find myself drifting off in the land of dreams.