Author's Note

sorry for the wait folks

The Next Day/The Party

I slowly open my eyes by the sound of muffled city noises from outside. I then turn around and came face to face with Chrysalis, but in her changeling form, which made my eyes widen.

"Good morning, my little human," said Chrysalis before giving out a yawn.

"G-good morning, Chrysalis," I said, as I rubbed my temples.

Before I removed my hands, Chrysalis darts her head and kisses me instantly on the lips. I push her head away from me and gasped for air.

"Why did you do that?!" I yelped.

"It's a good morning kiss to wake you up, silly human," she said with a giggle.

"Well, you did wake me up good," I said with a chuckle, "but could you change back into your human form?"

"What is it about my true form that you don't like?"

"Well…I… I'm not used to seeing a changeling. I do find your appearance somewhat beautiful."

"You do?"

"I like your hair."

"Why thank you," she says, as she flips her hair back and forth.

"And- wait…"

I suddenly began to have a taste of strawberries, which is odd because I haven't eaten anything yet.

"Why do I taste strawberries?"

"Oh that. Don't worry, it's changeling saliva."

"Changeling saliva? You're telling me that your kind has saliva that tastes like strawberries?"

"We get that a lot from our victims."

"Victims? Wait… did you kill them?"

"What? Never! I never kill a victim. I use them to feed me love."

"Oh right. I almost have forgotten that changelings feed off of love."

"Is there something else you like about me in my true form?"

I began to blush.

"Well, you do have such soft lips when you kissed me a minute ago."

"I do?" she says with a keylime colored blush, "I'm flattered."

"I really mean it, your highness."

"Would my little human like another?"

"Another?"

She places a hoof under my chin, as she brings her head closer to mine.

"I can see more love energy flowing through you," she says in a sultry voice while blinking rapidly.

"Y-y-you can see my-"

I was cut off, as she plants another kiss onto my lips.

"There you go," she says, as we broke our kiss, "feel better?"

"Better? I was trying to ask that you could see love energy?"

"Indeed I can."

"You changelings are interesting creatures," I said, as I looked deep into her large and green eyes, "you are interesting."

"Why thank you," she say, as she nuzzles my nose with her muzzle, "may I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

She then took her right hoof and pointed.

"Why are you already hard?"

I jumped and slowly looked to what she was pointing at. Yep, it's morning wood.

"Eep!" I said, as I leaned up and covered it.

Chrysalis giggled and stands up.

"Is that normal? For a human to have a-"

"It happens a lot, okay?! It's called morning wood!"

"I know. Some stallions back in Equestria get that after they wake up in the morning."

"Stallions? Are you telling me that your world is full of ponies, stallions and possibly other creatures?"

"Pretty much."

I place a hand on the side of my head and let out a sigh.

"There's so much I'd like to know more about this Equestria place of yours," I said, as I removed my hand from my head.

"Same about me knowing your word," said Chrysalis, as she walked close to the kitchen, "today is the day we get to know more of one another."

"You're right," I said, as I got off the bed and took off the blanket and pillows, "hold on a sec. I'll make you some coffee."

"Coffee? Never had that before."

"You never had coffee? Do they have coffee in Equestria?"

"They do, but I never went into a coffee shop in my entire life."

"Then let's start our day by having a nice cup of coffee together," I said, as I turned the bed back into a couch and then placing the pillows back on.

After placing the pillows on, I began folding the blanket and placing it in the middle of the couch.

"Are you done?" asked Chrysalis.

"I am," I said, as I walked passed her and into the kitchen, "why don't you transform into a human and take a seat on that chair right behind you."

"Okay," she said, as she transforms into a human and takes her seat.

"Would you like cream in your coffee or none?" I asked, as I take out a thing of Coffee Mate: French Vanilla, "It makes it taste sweeter."

"I'd like to have coffee the way you have, please."

"As you wish, your majesty," I said, as I began making our coffee.

"Here you go," I said, as I place a mug of coffee in front of Chrysalis, "be careful it's a bit hot."

Chrysalis takes a few whiffs of it, as I sat down with my mug in hand.

"Mm, smells sweet," she says with a smile.

I blush and look away from her.

"Of course it is," I said, as I take a sip of my coffee.

I look back at Chrysalis, as she uses her magic to levitate the mug to her lips. She takes a sip and pulls the coffee back ten centimeters from her lips.

"Do you like it?" I asked.

She looks over to me and gives me a heartwarming smile.

"It's delicious, Jojo," she said before taking another sip.

"Jojo? Why are you calling me that?" I asked before taking another sip into my coffee.

"I dunno. I like it," she says, as she takes the mug from her lips.

"Don't call me that," I said, as I place my mug back onto the table, "it's as irritating as Bayonetta calling Luka Chersire."

"Come again?" she asked before finishing up her coffee.

"Never mind," I said before taking my final sip.

"Anyway, what would you like to hear first?"

"About what?"

"Of Equestria, silly," said Chrysalis with a giggle.

"Oh. Well, how about how your world works."

For the past hour and a half, I sat there listening to her and about the world from where she came from. I learned about the alicorns, the creatures and the society of the ponies that she lives among. It's weird that her society is full of ponies, griffons and other mythological creatures because it sounds like it could be all from a children's show. She also told me how she got here, which seemed to make her depressed. She was even more depressed when she told me how she got here. An alicorn and her husband sent her flying along with her hive and the next thing she knew, she's here; alone and without her hive to protect her. I felt bad for her; I'm glad I met her. If I wouldn't have walked along close to the national park, she would be dead without guidance. What bugs me is that, why is she here and not the rest of her changeling hive? Was the magic that hit her meant to only teleport her away?

"Well… you now know about my world and how I ended up here," she said with a sigh, "I…"

I then notice a tear falling down from her eye.

"I… I miss my darling hive," she said before she covered her face and began to sob, "all I wanted was to feed them but instead, I ended up being called a monster."

I began to feel bad for her. I scoot my chair closer to her and place my hand on her shoulder. She looks over to me with teary eyes and a sniffle.

"Tell me… am I a monster?"

I then gave her a tight hug and patted her back.

"You are no monster. You were just trying to keep your hive from dying of hunger. Those ponies are the monsters for attacking you."

"You think so?"

I break the hug and place my hands on her shoulders.

"Absolutely."

She wipes the tears from her face and gives me a soft smile.

"Thank you… thank you for understanding," she says, as she gives me a hug and places her head onto my chest.

"Your welcome, my queen," I said, as I rested my head on top of hers.

We stood in that position for fifteen seconds.

"I can hear the tune of your heartbeat," she says, "it sounds normal."

"Thanks, I guess."

She and I look each other in the eye and give each other smiles.

"You really are a nice guy. Why would your girlfriend brake up with you if you're so sweet?"

"Didn't I tell you last night? She cheated on me with another man."

"Oh that's right. But why?"

"She says he's richer and he's far more better than I am."

"Looks like even the females in your world go after the rich fellas."

"Yep."

"Anyway, do you mind telling me a little about yourself?"

"Me? Well, you know that my name is Josh. I live in an apartment; I lost my job and in need to find a new one; I am twenty-one years old and I'm the oldest sibling in my family."

"You have a family?"

"Of course I do. I have a little brother and little sister that are five years old. My brother is named Jack and my sister is named Clare."

"Such cute names," she said with a squee, "how about your parents?"

"Well I have a mother, but my father died when I was ten. My mother is single and is forty-four."

"Do you meet them often?"

"I do. They're about ten miles away from here."

"Really? Can I meet them at some point?"

"Sure. We can see them sometime."

"Oh good. I'd really like to meet your family and your adorable siblings."

"That's very sweet of you."

"Your welcome."

Suddenly, there were multiple growling noises coming from both her and I.

"Hehe, looks like we should have some breakfast."

"What do you have?"

"Would you like some scrambled eggs?"

"Sure."

I stood up and walked into the living room and grabbed the TV remote.

"What's that?" asked Chrysalis.

"It's a remote control for the TV. TV is a machine that gives us entertainment, just like you have plays in Equestria."

"Really? Entertainment from a box?"

"Check it out," I said, as I turned the TV on, which was on channel two, "right now I'm on the news channel. You know what a newspaper is?"

"Yes."

"The news channel gives us updates on sports, events, weather, and things that have yet to come. Check it out, as I get breakfast done."

"I thought you said last night you wanted me to learn more about what love was by watching Video Girl Ai?"

"Oh! That's right," I said, as I walked over to the TV and changed the channel to the PS3, "here, I'll get you started on that."

As the TV was on the AVI1, I turned on the PS3 and waited for it to go to the menu where it showed a peaceful forest as my wallpaper.

"Oh, lovely looking forest. Is that from the national park where I found you yesterday?"

"Indeed it is," I said, as I then walked into the hall, "sit right there, I'll go get the DVD."

I opened a closet, which was close to my room where I keep most of my movies and video games in alphabetical order. I looked around the 'V' section and found it. I grabbed ahold of the case and closed the closet door.

"Here ya go," I said, as I walk back into the living room and opened up the case, "prepare to see what true love is."

"Okay," she said, as she made herself comfortable on the couch while I inserted the disc into the PS3.

I skipped through the previews and made it to the DVD menu. I clicked play and the show began.

"Enjoy your highness," I said, as I walked away into the kitchen.

I first took out the pan and set it down onto the stove where I set it to the right heating temperature. I then walked over to the fridge and took out five eggs and began cracking them and pouring them into the pan where they began to sizzle. As I waited for them to sizzle, I looked over to Chrysalis who seemed to be intrigued by the show. Just then, the theme song started to play, which made her head bob back and forth to the song.

I turned back around to check on the eggs and I flipped them over.

"I'm glad she's getting into the series," I thought, "Breakfast is almost ready."

She turned her head towards me and gives me a smiles.

"I can tell. I can smell it from over here. Plus, I really am enjoying this show."

"Glad you like it," I said, as I grabbed ahold of the pepper and salt and sprinkled them onto the eggs, "Enjoy it."

She nods and goes back to watching the show.

"Breakfast is ready," I said, as I place our dishes on the table and went back to the kitchen to grab us forks.

She stands up from the couch and walks over to the table and sits down on the same seat like earlier. She looks down at her eggs and gives it a whiff.

"Mm, smells g…goo-Achoo!" she says with a sneeze, "why am i-Achoo! Achoo!"

"There are some peppers in there, sorry for not telling you," I said, as I cut a piece of my eggs and stabbed it with my fork.

"You should've told me-Achoo! Earlier," she said with a sniffle.

"I apologize your highness," I said before taking a bite into my eggs.

She gives out another sneeze before using her magic to levitate the fork and started cutting her eggs.

"Bottoms up," she said before taking the egg into her mouth, "Mm."

"You like it?"

"I never had scramble eggs before it tastes great."

I smiled and went back to eating my eggs.

"That was delicious," said Chrysalis, as she places her fork onto the empty plate.

"Glad you liked it," I said, as I took the both of our empty plates, "now go back to watching the show, your episode is almost over."

"Oh my!" she says, as she rushes over to the couch and sits down.

I giggled and went to the kitchen to clean the dishes.

"Um, Chrysalis?"

"Yes?"

"I'll be on my Mac while you watch the show, okay? I need to know if there's any job openings out there in the city."

"Okay, I'll just sit here and enjoy the show," she said, as she turned her head back towards the TV.

After cleaning the dishes, I put them away and set them in the dishwasher. I then walked over to the table and pulled out my Mac and flipped it open. I press the power button and my Mac turns on with a tune.

"What was that?" asked Chrysalis, as she turns her head towards me.

"It's the sound of my Mac turning on, Chrysalis."

"Oh okay," she said, as she went back to watching the show, as the episode came to an end, "is this over?"

"Not yet. That's just episode one. Episode two is next."

"How many episodes are on here?"

"Six."

"I will say that it's enjoyable so far."

I smiled and went back to my Mac.

"Time to look for a job opening," I said, as I went to Google and searched away.

An hour and a half has passed and I'm in luck! I found a job for a moving company and I was ready and prepared for a job interview on Monday. As I turned it off, I walked over to Chrysalis and sat beside her. Episode three was coming to a close and Chrysalis had a tear in her eye.

"You okay?" I asked.

"This was… an absolutely good episode," said Chrysalis, as she wiped the tear away.

"It seems like you're enjoying more than I imagined," I said, as I scooted closer to her.

She looks over to me and hugs me tight.

"The more I watch this, I realize what love really is… and it's a beautiful thing," she said, as she clenches onto my shirt.

"Now you know what true love is," I said, as I patted her back, "well done."

"Have you found a job?" she asks, as she wipes a tear from her eye.

"I sure did. I'll be working at a moving company and they pay good money."

"That's good to-" Chrysalis was cut off, as my cell phone on the kitchen counter began to ring.

"I'll be right back," I said, as I rush over to the counter and answered, "Hello?"

"Yo!" said a familiar voice.

"Jack? What's up?"

"You busy tonight?"

"No. I just got fired yesterday and I met a pretty lady."

"Too bad, but at least you found a hottie. Is she like the one you broke up with?"

"She's nothing like that other girl; this one is weird, but she's nice to hang around."

"Well, the hot ones are the odd. What's her name?"

"Her name is Chrysalis, but you can call her Chryssi."

"Sounds sexy."

"Thanks. Anyway, what's up?"

"Having a party down at my place and was wondering if you and your gal would like to join?"

"Let me ask her."

"Go ahead."

"Um Chrysalis, would you like to go to a party tonight?" I asked, as I turned my head towards her.

"A party? Sure, the queen demands to have some fun," she said with a wink.

"She says 'yes'," I said to Jack, as I got back to my cellphone.

"Great. You know where I live and I'll see you at four. Bye-bye."

"See ya," I said before hanging up.

I walk back to Chrysalis and sat down beside her and watched episode four with her.

"Who was that?" asked Chrysalis.

"A dear friend of mine named Jack. He's been a friend with me since elementary school. He's like a brother to me and we look after one another."

"Sounds like nice human."

"True story, I was bullied by tough kid back in middle school and Jack kicked his ass to save me."

"Really? Why didn't you defend yourself?"

"I was a coward, but after the incident, he taught me some moves that his father taught me and I learned his ways of fighting."

"Whoa… I'd like to meet him."

"And you will, my queen," I said, as I patted her shoulder, "he's a nice guy and a good friend."

"But first, let's finish this series," she said, as she rested her head on my shoulder.

"As you wish your majesty," I said, as I rested my head upon hers.

The show ends and Chrysalis sobbed on my shoulder, as the final episode ends. She looks up at me and gives me a sniffle.

"What a (Hic) beautiful (Hic) ending," she said with hiccups.

I place my hands on her face and used my thumbs to wipe away her tears.

"Thus, you know what true love is, Majesty," I said before letting go of her face.

She sniffles and smiles.

"This… was a beautiful show. Do you know any other romances?"

"I don't know much, but I have a live action movie called You've Got Mail. That too is a romantic comedy."

"Do we have the time for that?"

I take out my phone to check the time; it was 1:01.

"We have plenty of time," I said, putting my phone back in my pocket, "we can watch it, but first, you need a shower."

"Now that you mention it," said Chrysalis, as she sniffs her arm, "I do reek. The queen demands you to bathe me."

"B-bathe? You?" I said with a cocked eyebrow.

"Yes. Bathe me. I doubt my true form can fit in your shower," she said, as she gets up from the couch, "that's a queen's demand."

I gave in a gulp. I never bathed a woman in my life. What if I do something accidentally inappropriate and she calls me disgusting. I had to find a way for her to do it herself.

"Why don't you clean yourself? Do they have any showers back in Equestria?"

"They do, but the stallions I flirt with always have them bathe me. Therefore, I want you to bathe me."

"They bathe you themselves?"

"Are you jealous?" she said with a smirk.

"N-no. I want you to bathe yourself."

"Can you do it for me, please?" she said, giving me rapid cutsey blinks.

"No."

"Pwetty pwease?" she said, getting closer to me.

"I said no."

Chrysalis continued to stare at me with those green eyes of hers making a cute pouty face. Damn, she's good.

"Ugh! Alright! I'll help you get cleaned," I grumbled.

"Excellent," she said with a clasp of her hands, "come. Take me to the tub."

"As you wish," I said awkwardly, as I stood up from the couch.

I walk over to the side of the couch and picked up my pants from yesterday. As I did, the little crown that was given to Chrysalis fell to the ground. I picked it up and placed it on the counter and walked Chrysalis over to the bathroom. I turn the lights on to reveal my bathtub, which was about average sized, rather than it being so small for me. She walks in and inspects the place. She looks at the closed toilet, the cupboards with toothpaste, shaver, combs, etc and then turns around to the shower.

"I like your bathroom," she said, "and I especially love the blue tiles around the place."

"Why don't you do your thing while I find clothing that I'll wear for today," I said, as I stood outside the bathroom.

"Be quick," she said before I walked over to my room and open up my closet.

I flipped through the clothing; I wanted to find something party-like. I knew there would be one and I found it: a light blue shirt that said 'party hard' with a dog passed out wearing a party hat. I take it off the hanger and picked out some black pants. I walked over to my drawer and pulled out boxers and a pair of socks and set them on the bed. I walk back into the bathroom and what did I see? None other than Chrysalis standing in the middle of the bathroom naked; the full monty. I immediately cover my eyes and turn my head away.

"OhmyGod!OhmyGod! I'm very sorry," I said.

"What's wrong?" she asks.

"You're naked. I should've knocked."

"Silly, you know you are going to bathe me," she giggles, "I give you permission to see me naked."

"You serious?"

"Remove your hands from your face."

"Are you sure about this?" I said moving my hands from my face, but kept my eyes close.

"Yes. Open your eyes."

I slowly open my eyes and stared at Chrysalis who stood there twirling a curl in her hair.

"Well? Aren't you going to get started?"

I walk to the tub and turned on the bath, as water poured out. I checked the temperature to keep it warm.

"Hop right in. The water's nice."

She dips a foot in and then slowly dips her whole body in. She let's out a long relaxing exhale, as she lied there. The tub was nearly filled, as I stopped the water. She dips her head back, as her hair flutters in the water.

"This feels nice," she said in a relaxed tone.

"Want it to feel better?"

"Better?"

I nodded and reached up to the shower stuff and pulled out the bathing herbs. I pour the liquid into the tub, making the water turn orange. Chrysalis looked around with a worried look.

"What is this?" she asks.

"This stuff is to relax the body. Don't worry, your highness. Just relax and let your mind drift off."

Her face went calm, as she lets out an exhale. I place the herbal liquids away and grabbed ahold of the shampoo. I squeezed some onto my hands and rubbed it together. I reach for Chrysalis' scalp and scrubbed her head. After scrubbing, she dips her head back into the tubs and washes out the shampoo.

"Josh?"

"Yes?" I said, as I put away the shampoo and brought down the body wash.

"Can I have my baths like this everyday?"

"Anything for the queen," I said with a smile.

"You're such a sweetie pie," she said with a giggle that made me blush.

"D-do you have body wash in Equestria?" I asked, as I grabbed my sponge and squirted the body wash upon it.

"Indeed. Why you ask?"

"C-could you…um…do this yourself?" I asked, as I handed her the sponge.

"Why? Are you embarrassed to wash me?" she says teasingly with a smirk.

"I don't…want to clean your body…it…it seems wrong," I said, as I can feel my face getting hotter.

"Wrong? Is it wrong that I don't mind if I give you my permission to do so?" she asks, as she points at me.

"I g-guess you're right," I said with a gulp, "okay, here I g-go."

"Good boy," she says with a giggle, as I got to me knees and dips the sponge into the tub beside her right arm.

Chrysalis raises her right arm, as I grab onto it. I slowly scrub up and down, as water drips from her soft and wet skin.

"Mm, that feels good," she says in a sensual way.

"I feel like a slave to her will," I thought to myself, as I go to her other arm.

"I feel refreshed," I said, as I walk out of the shower cleaned and ready for the party.

As I walked into the living room, Chrysalis was in her changeling form and sitting beside the couch with a happy grin.

"How was your shower, Josh?" she asked, as her tail swished to and fro.

"It was good," I said, as I sat on the couch, "why are you in your changeling form?"

"I felt like it. Is there something wrong about it?"

"Well…I'm not used to seeing a changeling in reality."

"Josh?"

"Yes?"

"Play the movie and I want you to do something for me."

"Okay," I cocked and eyebrow, as I got to my DVDs and flipped through to find the movie You've Got Mail.

I pull it out and go back to the TV and placed the DVD into the PS3. I skipped through the previews and pressed play on the menu.

"Now what?" I asked.

"I'd like you to move the couch a little that way," she says, as she points forward.

"What? Why?"

"You'll see," she says with a smile.

I did what she tells me and moved the couch ten inches away and close to the sliding glass doors. I turn around and Chrysalis sits down to where the couch was.

"Come. Sit with me," she says, as she pats the empty spot near her belly.

I gulped and sat down to where she wanted me to. I was nervous; I wonder what she's up to.

"Lean back on me and relax. I can tell you are scared, but don't worry. I won't hurt you."

I leaned back against her stomach and gave out an exhale. I turn my head left and see her smiling at me in a motherly way. She leans her head close to me face and gives me a nuzzle with her muzzle.

"You've been so nice to your queen when you bathed me, that you deserved this," she said, as she gives me another nuzzle.

"Thank you," I said, as she and I look back towards the TV.

The movie ends and Chrysalis gives me a kiss on my cheek. I look over to her, as she gives me a smile.

"Good film," she says, as she levitates me to my feet, "is it time?"

I turn on my phone; 4:23 PM.

"Yes it is," I said, as I walk into my room.

I go through my closet and pull out a leather jacket and place it on. I walk back into the living room and see Chrysalis standing there, still in changeling form.

"Chryssi? You need to turn into a human if you're coming with me."

"Oh! Right!"

A green circle engulfs her and she forms back into her human form, still wearing the same dress. I think tomorrow we should go to the mall and pick out some clothing, but boy is it gonna be a bad day for my wallet.

"Chryssi. Tomorrow, we're going to the mall to find you clothing to fit you in with society."

"Why can't I go around in this dress?"

"Because people don't wear dresses like that 24/7."

"Well, if it will help me blend in, then fine."

"Tonight and tomorrow, I will allow you to wear that dress till we get you clothes."

Chrysalis smiles and gives me a hug.

"You're the best, Josh," she said, as she looks up at me.

"Your welcome, your majesty."

Chrysalis breaks the hug and I go to the kitchen counter to grab my keys.

"Let's get going," I said, as I unlock the door.

Chrysalis walks up to me and blushes.

"May I hold your hand?"

"Of course," I said, as I held out my hand for her.

Chrysalis grabs my hand, as the two of us leave the apartment. I lock the door and the two of us headed down the hall towards the elevator. The two of us walk in and I pressed the button to take us all the way down. As soon as the doors close, Chrysalis grips harder onto my hand. She then began to shiver.

"Don't worry," I said, as I place a hand on her own, "you're safe. I'm right beside you."

Chrysalis blushes and hugs onto my arm. I let go of her, as the elevator came to a stop and the doors opening. The two of us go to the sliding glass doors, but were stopped by a lady who as well was wearing a dress. She had blonde hair, blue eyes and the color of her dress was yellow. She comes up to us and looks over to Chrysalis' dress.

"Your dress is really pretty," she says, "did you make that?"

"Oh…um…" said Chrysalis, unsure of what to say.

"This was a gift," I said, "from a woman I know and she wanted her to wear it. Right now, we're on our way to a party at my friends place."

"Oh? Well she must be popular," said the woman, as she gives me her gloved hand, "my name is Veronica and I'm a seamstress."

"Nice to meet you Veronica," I said, as I shook her gloved hand, "my name is Josh and this lady is my girlfriend Chryssi."

"Chryssi? What a lovely name," she said, as she lets go of my hand, "nice to meet you too."

"Same," said Chrysalis, as the two give each other curtsies.

"Have fun you two," said Veronica, as she walks away.

"Thank you," said Chrysalis and I.

The two of us walked out the glass doors and took a left towards the parking lot. As we made it, I pressed a button, making my car beep. I pointed out to her, as she looks at the other cars.

"What are these things?" she asks, as the both of us made it to my car.

"These are called cars," I explained, as I unlocked the doors and opening her door, "hop in. I'll tell you more."

Chrysalis jumps in and yet again, is feeling claustrophobic. Her body shivers, which makes me rush onto my side and hug her.

"Don't be scared, Chryssi," I tell her in a calming voice, "nothing bad's gonna happen."

I slowly let go of her and shut my door.

"I h-hope I get u-used to this," she said, as her shivering goes down.

"Buckle up," I said, as I buckled my seatbelt.

Chrysalis copies me and fastens in.

"What are these for?" she asks.

"They're for protection in case of a car accident," I explained, "wearing that seatbelt will save your life."

"Oh? Also, could you explain what this thing can do?"

"Allow me," I said, as I turn on the car, making Chrysalis flinch and grip onto her seat, "it's okay. You'll get used to it. Now as for your question, this vehicle can take you places. It needs gas so that you can drive more because if the fuel's empty, then that's bad and we'll be stuck. I want you to relax and enjoy the ride."

"Okay," said Chrysalis, as she gave out a few deep breaths, "I'll stay calm."

I smiled, as I drove backwards and onto the street. Chrysalis looks around and is amazed by the things she didn't see from yesterday last night. She saw the bookstores, Starbucks, DVD stores, restaurants, etc. She was amazed and was captivated by everything she saw.

"Wow! What's that?! Oh! What's that too?! I'd like to check- oh! What's that?!" she says, as she points to many places, as though she were a little kid.

"Tomorrow, I'll take you to the mall and you can see many stores like those," I said, as I made a turn.

"Really?! Now I'm excited!" she said with a squeal, "you humans are fascinating creatures."

We arrived at Jack's place fifteen minutes later. There were some cars in front of his house, as I could hear muffled music playing inside, along with people laughing. Chrysalis and I got out the car and held hands on the way to the door. I pressed the doorbell and out comes Jack, wearing a short sleeved shirt, blue jeans and a wrist watch.

"Hey Josh! Good to see ya," he said, as he gives me a hug.

"Same to you too," I said, before we broke the hug.

"And you must be Chryssi," said Jack, as he looked over to her.

"Indeed I am, Jack," she said, giving him a curtsey.

"Come on in. Everybody's having a good time," said Jack, as he goes back into his house, as Chryssi and I followed.

"Psst, I want you to not act all queen-like," I whispered to Chrysailis, "I don't want people to think you are nuts. Please act normal."

"Sure thing," she whispered back, before we got in.

As we got in, it was quite a commotion than it was outside. There was loud music blasting through the speakers, people in the living room dancing, people in the kitchen and dining room talking and having a drink. A few others I recognized; there was Janet, Mike, the twins that remind me of Oingo and Boingo: Joel and Jake, Billy and his girlfriend June. Everybody else was new to me, but in time, I'll get to know him or her. Suddenly, as I stepped into the living room, Chrysalis and I were getting quite a lot of stares from the crowd.

"Josh, who's your friend?" asked Joel.

"Is she new around here because I don't see any beautiful women like that around this city?" asked Jake.

"You're too kind," said Chrysalis with a giggle, "nice to meet you two, I'm Chrysalis."

"Nice to see you too," said the brothers, as they walked up to us.

"I'm Jake, the younger brother," said Jake, as she shakes Chrysalis' hand.

"I'm Joel, the elder," said Joel, as he shook the other.

"Together, you two are like the Oingo and Boingo brothers," I said, butting in.

"Oingo and Boingo?" asked Chrysalis with a cocked eyebrow.

"I like to call them that for kicks."

"I would be Oingo since I'm the eldest," said Joel.

"And I would be Boingo because I'm the youngest," said Jake.

"There these two characters from a show I watched as a teenager and these two always remind me of those two brothers."

"Oh."

The party resumes, as Chrysalis and I walked around the house introducing herself and to the people I know. Chrysalis was in the dining room talking to Billy and June, as I stood a few feet away. I took a sip of my coke, as Mike comes up to me and stands beside my left. Mike was a guy I knew since elementary and was a good guy to hang out with when everyone else was busy doing whatever. He would often be my partner with whatever project we had and we always get the same grade. Ever since those days, we were friends since and we often stay in touch, just like my other friends. He's got brown hair, freckles on his cheeks, a mustache and has a lip piercing.

"Your girlfriend is a real hottie," said Mike before taking a sip of his bear, "where did you two meet?"

"I… met her online," I lied.

"Really?"

"Yep. We met in person yesterday and she and I have been getting along better than the way we communicated online with Skype."

Mike looks back at her, scratching his scruffy chin and then looks back at me.

"Good for you that you dumped that other girl," he said, taking another sip, "I didn't like her."

"I'm glad I found Chryssi," I said with a smile, "she's beautiful, exotic and is a fun person to hang around my apartment."

"That's good to know," he said smiling back at me.

"I'm gonna go check on her," I said, as I walked away from Mike.

"See ya," he said, before I was further away from him.

I walk up to Chrysalis and pat her on the back. She turns around and gives me a smile.

"Josh, your friends are such good people," said Chrysalis, "how did you ever find them?"

"Coincidence, I suppose."

"Good to see ya," said Billy, as we both shook hands.

"Same here," said June, as I shook her hand as well.

"What's been up with you two lovebirds?"

"She and I went to Paris and it was a sight to see," said Billy, as June held his hand and kissed him on his cheek.

"It was a romantic trip," said June.

"Paris? What's it like over there?" asked Chrysalis.

"It's a romantic place," I answered, "it's pretty and relaxing for lovers."

"Really?"

"Indeed."

"Can I have a sip of that?" asked Chrysalis, as she points to my coke.

"This? As you wish," I said, as Chrysalis grasps onto it and takes a sip.

"Mm, bubbly," she says with a giggle, as she takes another sip.

"I guess you're not used to drinking coke, eh?"

"This taste delicious," she says, as she gives me back my coke.

"My favorite soft drink FYI."

Suddenly, the music goes down and the house goes silent. The four of us turned towards the living room where Jack stands in the middle and clears his throat.

"Attention everyone," he says with a microphone, "the party will end in about an hour, but now, I want every man with his girl in here to dance. That includes you Josh and Chryssi."

Everyone stares at Chrysalis, and me, as the both of us stood there surprised.

"Come on you two. Get up here and dance with everyone else," says Jack, begging Chrysalis and I to come into the living room.

I look over to Chrysalis and held out my hand to her.

"W-would you like to dance?" I asked.

Chrysalis slips her hand into my palm and grips gently.

"Permission granted," she said with a smile that made me blush.

Chrysalis and I walked into the middle of the living room, as people clapped for the both of us. I look over to Jack, who gives me a thumbs up and plays a soft song.

Boy does this song take me back to when I was younger. I grabbed Chrysalis' side with my right, as I held onto her left hand. The two of us moved back and forth to the rhythm, but all I could concentrate was the sound of my heart beating quickly, as people watched the two of us dancing to the song.

"Lovely song," said Chrysalis.

"It takes me back," I said with an awkward chuckle.

"Something wrong?"

"I'm fine," I lied.

"You sure?"

"Yep."

As the two of us danced like something out of a Disney film, I continued to stare at Chrysalis, who seemed to be enjoying this. I began to ignore the people staring at us and paid attention to her instead. I then began to somehow enjoy dancing with her, as she began to give me a smile of joy.

"Hehe, this is nice," she chuckled.

"I'm starting to like this too," I said, smiling back at her.

As the song ends, Chrysalis and I gave the audience a bow, as people cheered and clapped.

"Nice dancing," said Jack, as he places a hand on my shoulder, "you two were perfect."

"Thanks man," I said.

"All right folks! Let's continue with the up beat music," he said, as people cheered.

Up beat music blasted through the speakers. Chrysalis wraps her arms around my right arm and gives me a kiss on my cheek.

"Care to give your queen a drink?" she asked with a grin.

"Come," I said, as she and I walked into the kitchen, "let's go get you a coke."