I woke up in the early morning, as was my usual routine. But this morning, I noticed something that was very different.

It was dead silent. This was strange, as there was always some ambience in the library, whether it be Spike snoring, Twilight’s magic making noise, or something else. The library being dead quiet was an odd occurrence.

I sat upright in the bed, rubbing the crust from my eyes and taking a sip of water from my glass on the nightstand. After that, I used the bathroom, before heading downstairs into the living room of the library.

I was surprised at what I saw; nothing. The lights were out, and nopony was there. I turned on the lights, and looked around, sad when I still saw nothing.

That’s when I saw a scroll on the table. Walking to the table, I grabbed said scroll and opened it. It read;

“Jordan. Me, Spike and the girls are spending the day at the spa, because Princess Celestia asked to see you around noon, but wouldn’t tell me why. You’d better go, and not keep the princess waiting. See you later!
-Twilight.”

I looked at the note and blinked once or twice before smiling. “I think I know what the visit’s about.” I said to myself. “Might as well get some breakfast while I’m here.” I said to myself once again as I trotted into the kitchen.

I opened the fridge and grinned. Yes, we had them! I grabbed a box of waffles and slapped them in the toaster.

“Can’t go wrong with blueberry.” I said as I waited for them to cook. I read the newspaper while I sat down.

The headline was interesting, to say the least. “Train wreck befuddles Ponyville!” I blinked before sighing. I still can’t believe I caused that… I still don’t understand it; why it happened, or even how it happened.

I decided to not read on. The last thing I need is to read a depressing newspaper article. All of a sudden, the toaster popped the waffles into the air, and I walked to the counter and put them on my plate.

I sat down and started eating, moaning in delight. They were delicious without syrup, or whipped cream. I poured some orange juice and chowed down.

I ate one waffle. Then two. Then three. Then four. Next thing, I had eaten seven of them! I was plenty full when I finally went upstairs to get ready and pack for the trip.

I went to the closet and grabbed some things. The magical vial of potion, should I need it, a scarf in case it’s cold, some food and water, etcetera.

I walked out the front door of the library. I was starting to walk to the train station, before a thought crossed my mind, and I walked to Aloe and Lotus’s spa instead.

I walked inside and, after getting some looks from all the mares inside, walked to my friends in the gigantic hot tub.

However, once I heard one of them mention something about a stallion, I decided to hide behind a nearby bench and listen. I could tell who was who by what language they used. This is what I heard.

“Darling, you’re absolutely certain?” Rarity asked somepony.

That somepony, who I discovered was Twilight, replied. “Yes Rarity… I’m certain. Our horns sparked, three times now. It’s got to be a sign!”

Applejack piped up. “Sugarcube, it could be a fluke. I mean, he’s mighty different from you.” Applejack weighed in.

“No, he and I are a lot more alike than you think, Applejack” Twilight replied.

“Whatever. I say if you feel for him, go for it. Not gonna kill either of you.” Rainbow Dash said rather nonchalantly.

Twilight sighed. “I can’t… I just can’t bring myself to do it. Maybe in the future, but now’s just not the right time girls.”

None of the girls replied to her, so I figured I should make myself revealed. I walked back to the entrance way so I didn’t look like I was eavesdropping, and I walked to them.

I walked over to Twilight and poked her on the shoulder, making her look at me.

“What are you doing here?” She asked in wonder. I smiled.

“I was wondering if you could teleport me to Canterlot? I don’t want to take the train, long story, not enough time.”

She nodded and charged up her horn, and after a massive whirling sensation around my whole body, I came to my senses and found I was in the throne room of Canterlot.

Celestia was waiting for me, and she smiled. “Ah, you’re here bright and early, Jordan. Much like Twilight Sparkle, perhaps her habits have been rubbing off on you?” She asked with a bit of a chuckle.

I chuckled back. “Hey, after a while Twilight’s strictness can get to ANYPONY. I guess it has.” I said with a laugh.

She walked down to me from her throne and gave me a friendly smile. “You might have guessed why I’ve summoned you here?”

I nodded. “Lemme guess. My new house?” I asked. She nodded at me.

“Yes. I have my captain of architecture, Silver Trowel, waiting for you and I. He handles the design of the buildings across Equestria and the zoning permits and such. Come, let us go see him.” She directed me as she started to walk through the main hall of the castle towards the “ground” level.

She opened a door, and we walked into a very nicely decorated white room, full of blueprint scrolls, I assume of buildings.

There, we met a pony with a silverish mane and a black coat. He looked at us both and nodded.

“Princess? To what do I owe the unexpected visit?” He asked her. Celestia smiled.

“Silver Trowel, this is Jordan. I have authorized for him a new home in Ponyville. The two of us are here to discuss architecture and such with you.”

As we walked to the table he presided over, he put his hoof to his chin in thought. “Ponyville, huh? I haven’t designed, nor even authorized a house for that town in ages. The growth of it just abruptly stopped about ten years ago. This should be an interesting project.” He said as he smiled at me. I smiled back.

“So, sit down. What kind of a house are you looking for son?” He asked as he got out a blank sheet of blueprint paper.

I hummed and put my hoof to my chin in thought. “Well… let’s see. I want something that will fit in. Something that’s not gonna stick out like a sore thumb. I want it to look like it belongs in Ponyville, while also being unique. Tradition meets modern, if you will, Mr. Silver Trowel.”

He grinned at me and nodded. “A contemporary-ist, I see. Ok, so we’re going to be paying respect to classic Ponyvillian architecture and style, while putting your own personal stank on it so to speak. Is there anything that immediately reaches out to you when you think of that? A hobby, maybe?” He asked curiously.

That made me stumble over my thoughts. “A hobby? Hmm… Not really, but I do like making other ponies feel comfortable and welcome. So maybe something very inviting?” I suggested.

He nodded. “I’m going to sketch out a rough draft of what I envision right now, give me a moment or two.” He said as he got to work with his pencil.

After about three minutes of intense pencil workout, he held up the blueprint and showed it to me. “It’ll be made of the wood and hay structure Ponyville is famous for, and to make it how you suggested we have a pretty spacious guesthouse attached to the side. They can get in there from the main entry to your house and using the hallway, or they can use the door it has. Either way. Also, there’s a fireplace in the living room.”

I nodded at him in approval. It looked perfect so far. “Looks great, I like the guestroom idea. But it’s just… missing something.” I said, scratching the back of my head nervously.

He chuckled. “Rough draft, son. We’re not even close to done yet, don’t worry. So we got the materials and the guesthouse done. Now how about the actual living space. What would you like?”

I put my hoof to my chin again. After thinking for a few decisive moments, I smiled. “Well, I’m thinking two stories. I’d like a nicely sized living room, with the stairs visible from the doorway. That make sense?” I asked. He nodded and sketched again.

After about three more minutes, he held another sketch up. “Like this?” He asked. I just looked at it in wonder.

“You’re quite the artiste, Silver Trowel, the sketches you draw all look amazing. That looks exactly like what I had envisioned in my mind.” It was laid out to where you walked in, the living room was to the right, and the stairs were located at the end of the room.

I smiled. “Now, for the kitchen, I was thinking it would be directly across from the living room. I’d like it to be pretty spacious, with an island in the middle.”

He smiled and got to work on yet another sketch. In about two more hours, we had finally designed all of my house! My bedroom and bathroom and closet would all be upstairs, while the living room, kitchen, etc, were downstairs. It all seemed like my dream house, with plenty of space to grow should I need it!

Finally, he held up the blueprint paper and gave it a quick, dramatic smooch. “Manifique! I think this may very well be one of the finest designs for a home I’ve done in years. It’s going to be grand. Now all that’s left is choosing a plot of land for it. Do you have a place in mind?” He asked me.

I stammered. “Well…see…-“ I was cut out by somepony barging through the door to the room!

I turned around, to see all six girls! I gasped from surprise. “What are you all doing here, I thought you were at the spa?” I asked curiously. Rainbow Dash walked up to us.

“You guys have taken like four hours! After a while all that massaging and bathing gets boring. Hey, what’s this!?” She asked as she took the blueprints from the table.

She looked at it confusedly for a moment or two before she finally spoke. “A house? Who the hay is getting a house?”

I chuckled nervously. “I, uh… I am, Rainbow.” The girls all gasped and ran over to me and Rainbow.

Pinkie nearly tackled me. “Ooh, ooh! Where’s it going to be built?!” She asked excitedly. I tried to wiggle out from under her, to no avail. I chuckled nervously.

“I uh… haven’t-“ I was cut off by Pinkie. “You have to live next to me! That way you can come over to Sugarcube Corner every day and help me throw parties and bake goodies! Oh my gosh, that would be the greatest thing in the history of anything!” She said with her big grin. She spoke so fast I could barely understand her.

Applejack then stepped in, pulling me to my feet from under Pinkie. “Y’all gotta move near Sweet Apple Acres! Me and mah family sure could use your muscles for applebuckin’, and Applebloom and the Crusaders would be so happy to have ya live right by us.” She said with a smile.

“I, uh… well…” I said before I AGAIN got cut off.

Rarity spoke next. “You simply MUST live next to my Boutique, darling! You could help me design my dresses and outfits, and we could both have time to relax at the spa.” She said with a reassuring smile.

“I appreciate it Rare, but…-“ I once AGAIN got cut off! This time by Twilight.

“You have to live near the library, so we can continue your magic lessons, and if I need you or vice versa!” She said with that look of hers. I tried to speak, but this time Fluttershy cut in, nuzzling my side softly.

Fluttershy smiled softly. “You… you should live near me. We, um… could feed and care for the animals together and um... spend time together.” She said with a slight blush. Before I could reply, Rainbow cut in, tackling me to the ground!

“You should totally move to Cloudsdale! You could just teleport there, then freefall down or something!” She said with a grin. I heard Rarity scoff.

“Oh PLEASE, like he would ever enjoy a place filled with such hard-strung pegasi!” Rarity said with a tone of voice that sounded like she was insulting Dash.

Dash scoffed back. “Like he would want to live next to you, Mrs. Prissy Pants, you’d drive him crazy within a week!”

Rarity gasped in shock, holding her hoof to her chest in a dramatic way. “WHY I never!” She said in defense. Before we knew it, all six girls started to argue!

I looked from girl to girl, trying to speak. “Girls…girls…girls…” Finally, tired of being interrupted, I shouted.

“GIRLS!!!” I shouted as loud as I can, making them all look at me with extremely widened eyes.

I sighed, ashamed of myself for yelling at them. “Sorry, but you’re not listening to me. I haven’t chosen where I want my house, ok! Just try to understand my problem. I have six very close friends who all want me to live right next to them. This is a gigantic, monumental choice! And you girls aren’t making it any easier on me.” I said in a stern voice, making the girls heads drop and their ears droop sadly.

Twilight sighed. “I’m sorry, I guess we all got carried away. We just all want you to be close to us…” She sadly said. I nodded.

“It’s fine, girls. I just don’t like being pushed, like that.” Twilight smiled at me.

“Well, I think I speak for all six of us when I say I know you’ll make the right choice in the end.” She said with a smiling nod.

Rainbow then smirked. “Yeah, but that choice had better be me!” She said with that tone of voice of hers. Applejack rolled her eyes.

“Yeah right! He’s gonna choose me, I know it!” She said in a cocky sort of way. Pinkie shook her head.

“He is SO gonna choose me! I just know it!” She said in a giddy sort of way. Before I knew it, all six of them started arguing again. I looked at the Princess, who had stayed silent this whole time, for some indication of what to do or say. She gave me a simple nod, before she gave a loud whistle, getting all of the girls attention.

“Everypony, I am very glad you’re so excited about Jordan’s new home, but please. Stop this petty arguing. There’s no point behind it. Whoever Jordan chooses is his choice, and that choice will be made from his heart. Your bickering in no way helps him.” She said with the stern, yet caring, leader voice she so often used.

The girls all sighed collectively, and in unison, said; “Yes, Princess.” The princess gave a smile and looked at Silver Trowel.

“How long will the project take to complete, Silver Trowel?” She asked. He hummed for a second as he thought.

“I should have the blueprints and all the plans done tomorrow, and tomorrow we can choose the plot of land for it. It should take the team three days to get the house done.”

I opened my eyes wide. “ONLY THREE DAYS!? That’s insanely fast!” I said in disbelief. He chuckled.

“Having ten unicorns, ten pegasi and ten earth ponies who are all strong and hardy doing the work helps. It’ll take them no time at all.” He said with a smile. I smiled back.

“Well, in that case, I guess I’ll be back tomorrow, Silver Trowel. Princess, thank you so much. I’ll see you tomorrow too?” I asked, and she nodded. I then turned to all the girls.

“How’s about we all go home now?” I asked, and they all nodded and went “Mhm” in agreement. Suddenly, I felt a magic surge around my body, and next thing I knew we were all back in Ponyville. I guess the princess teleported us with her magic.

I turned around to see that all the girls were behind me, all with irritated/angry looks on their faces. In that moment, it seemed clear to me that their respectful, calm demeanor with the Princess would not hold true here.

I chuckled nervously. “Uh… what’s wrong?” I asked. Rainbow scoffed.

“Why didn’t you tell us you were getting your own house!?” Dash said as she threw her forehooves out in frustration. “This is big news dude!” She said with her hooves crossed.

Twilight nodded. “I knew, of course, but you still should have told everypony about it. This is a pretty big secret to keep from your friends.” The girls all nodded in agreement.

“What?! I was going to invite you all when I moved in… and Pinkie, I was wondering if you could throw me a homecoming party?” I said with a smile towards her, and she gasped and her face instantly lit up.

“Ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh, I would love to throw you a party!” She said excitedly. I smiled.

“Good, cause you’re my official party planner.” I said with a smile at her. But as I looked at the rest of the girls, I could see that they were only more irritated.

Rarity scoffed. “Darling, you’re choosing Pinkie Pie of all ponies? That’s an absurd choice.” She said as she glared at me.

I stammered. “I…what? I didn’t choose her-“ I was cut off by Dash, who bore an angry look.

“I’m getting out of here. Later.” Dash said as she flew away from us. All the girls turned their heads and walked away to their respective homes. I had a look of shock on my face before I groaned.

“WHY is this such a big deal?! I don’t get it! It’s not like if I live near one I won’t see the others again!” I said as I started walking through the town.

I walked to Ponyville Park, and trotted to the fountain. There, I looked into the water at my own reflection and sighed.

“You really gotta work your way outta this one buddy…” I said to myself as I sat down flat on the ground.

“I… I can’t choose one without making the others feel hurt and angry. What do I do?! There’s no easy choice to make here.”

I started walking around town, and I started to sing as I walked from the girls houses to the next.

“Six friends, but only one choice. I’ve got to listen to my heart, I have to hear its voice.
If I choose one, it’ll hurt the other five. I’ve got to make a choice, I have to decide.
Rarity is generous, beautiful and nice. But it’ll be hard to get over the fact that she’s so uptight.
Applejack is honest, a hardworking friend. But living near her, she might work me to my end.
Twilight Sparkle is caring, studious and misunderstood. But if I still live near her, it might not be so good.
Pinkie Pie is happy, excited and free. But living next to her might drive me crazy.
Rainbow Dash is awesome, amazing and cool. But living near her, she might make me look like a fool.
Fluttershy is gentle, calm and shy. But she gets startled by everything, even a tiny little fly.
Six friends, but only one choice. I’ve got to listen to my heart, I have to hear its voice!”

When I finished my song, I found myself at the café. I sat down at one of the tables, and sighed.

“I don’t know how to go about this. All six of them are my friends, how can I choose just one?” I said sadly as I looked in my reflection in the table. I poked my hoof at it, before I suddenly gasped and jumped out of my seat.

“CHOOSE ONE! If I can’t choose one, then I’ll just choose none! I have an idea!” I said as I ran around town. In the next while, I had gathered all the girls together, at Ponyville Park.

Rainbow looked at me uneasily. “Ok, we’re all here now. What’s this about Jordan?” She asked.

I smiled at her. “Girls, since we got back from Canterlot, I’ve been thinking about my house, and where I want it to be located. I know all of you really badly want me to live next door to you, and I know you’re waiting for me to make a choice, right?” I asked, and they all nodded.

“Well. I’ve made a choice. I’ve made a choice and here it is.” I said with a grin. They all gasped and hardened the collective gaze they all had on me.

“My choice is, if I have to pick one, then I pick none!” Before they could reply, however, I sparked up my horn. Quickly, I shot a pulse of magic to Sweet Apple Acres, then Sugarcube Corner, then Cloudsdale, then Carousel Boutique, then the Library, then Fluttershy’s cottage. When the pulses of magic reached their destinations, they turned into a ball of magic in front of each mare’s homes. Then, suddenly, each ball shot out a beam of energy, until all six beams connected in a hexagon of sorts.

Then, they all shot a beam of light at the ground underneath where they all met. I smiled and walked over to it, before I made my horn spark and the magic all stop. I smiled at the girls.

“This is where I choose my house to be. If I have to pick one, I choose none. This piece of land is the EXACT same distance from all your houses. Now everypony is equal distance from me, and I am equal distance to you.” I said with a smile. The girls all looked at me for a moment, before Twilight broke the silence.

“Jordan. I have to admit. That was a really smart decision.” She said as she walked over to me and hugged me. All the other girls followed suit and gave a gigantic group hug. I smiled and hugged back.

“Let this be the end of the fighting, ok girls? I didn’t choose one pony over the other, we’re the exact same distance away, and I didn’t pick a favorite. Because I have no favorite. All six of you girls are my best friends, and I could never love one of you more. We’re all a team!” I said as I hugged them tightly. They hugged back.

Twilight then looked at me sadly. “Is there any way we can make it up to you, Jordan?” She asked me. I thought for a moment before I smiled and nodded.

“One, just don’t fight like that again. And two, how about when my house is done, we all have a sleepover after the party Pinkie’s going to throw me?” I asked, and they all nodded.

“That sounds like a great idea!” Applejack said with a grin as she looked to Rarity. “Long as it ain’t like last time that is.” Applejack and Rarity both laughed a bit.

“Sounds like a plan. But until your house is complete, you still have to live with me.” Twilight said with a grin. I chuckled and nodded.

“Speaking of, how about we go home. I need a nap.” I said, and all the girls laughed.

-FOUR DAYS LATER-

Wow. I can’t believe it. It’s only been four days, yet my house is done and ready for me to move in. It’s perfect, exactly how I envisioned it. The walls outside were white and the supporting beams were regular wooden brown, and the roof was all yellow hay, to fit in with the surrounding structures. The outside looked perfect, but the inside was even better.

The living room was spacious. It has a three seat couch with a coffee table in front of it. I also had a sizable bookcase against the wall, and numerous paintings around the room. The best part of the living room, however, was the fireplace. A grand fireplace that could burn three stacks of logs at once.

The kitchen was nice and big, how I had envisioned it. The fridge was nice and large, the oven could bake anything, and the sink would make the dishes no problem.

The guesthouse was warm and inviting, with a plush bed, nightstand, drapes and curtains, etc. It was amazing.

The bathroom had a frivving Jacuzzi tub for pony’s sakes! The princess must have spared no expense. I owe her so much, and I’ll repay her somehow, someway.

But my bedroom was my favorite part. I had a nice sized Alicorn (King) bed, a nightstand, wardrobe, and a walk-in closet. It was perfect.

Even the colors of the walls were nice. They were an even, mellow, low key white that was pleasant without being over powering.

As I looked around my new house, smiling, I heard the doorbell ring. I gasped and quickly ran to the door, opening it and smiling at the pony who I saw.

“SURPRISE!” Pinkie cried out as she shot off her party cannon, turning my new house into a party palace in the blink of an eye.

I chuckled. “Always ready for a party I see. So, can I expect this party to be as good as my birthday?” I asked with a smile. Pinkie jumped for joy.

“You can expect it to be BETTER than your birthday! It’ll be amazing!” She cheered out.

Right then, the doorbell rang again. It was an entourage of ponies this time. The other five girls all appeared, along with Octavia.

I smiled. “Welcome to my new home everypony, come on in!” I said as I walked inside. All of them had sleeping bags for bedtime.

Rarity looked around the house with big eyes, they almost held a hint of jealousy. “My word, Jordan. This house is so extravagant, I must admit even I am a little envious.” She said as she inspected the place.

Octavia nodded in agreement. “I concur with Rarity. This house is delightfully designed.” She said as she looked around like Rarity.

Rainbow rolled her eyes. “Yeah, cool. Hows about we get the party started?!”

I smirked at her. “You got it, crayon girl. Pinkie, start the music please!”

Pinkie grinned as she hit the record player, making some smooth jazz play. I went over to the concessions table and poured everypony some of Pinkie’s famous punch. Applejack had brought some cider also, and I poured some glasses of that too.

“Everypony drink up, we have plenty of cider and punch!” I declared happily as I took a big gulp of my glass of cider.

After I downed my glass, I decided to sit down on my couch and relax. I sat on it and smiled as I looked around.

Rarity was conversing with Octavia; Pinkie was being her hyper self, making sure everypony was enjoying the party. Twilight was with Spike, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash, talking, dancing and having fun. Applejack, I saw, was walking up to me.

She sat down next to me and smiled. “Your house is great sugarcube. You must be really happy.”

I nodded. “I am. It’s perfect. I’m happy to have my own place to have, to call home. I don’t have to mooch off of Twilight anymore.”

Applejack gave me a shocked look. “Sugarcube, she never once felt you were mooching offa her. She was happy to have you with her.” She told me honestly.

I shrugged. “Well… Either way, I live here now, Applejack.”

She just nodded at me, before turning to me again. “Hey, if it’s your party, why ain’t you dancin or nothin?” She asked curiously.

I took a sip of my drink before sighing. “I just… I’m not a party person, Applejack. I only wanted this party to happen because I know how much Pinkie loves throwing parties, and I wanted everypony to come see my new house. I’m not a partier.” I said honestly.

She chuckled. “Sugarcube, parties are easy. You just gotta be loose, have fun. Come on, dance with me!” She said as she walked to the middle of the room. I looked at her for a moment before I too got up, and followed her to the middle.

She gave Pinkie a wave with her hoof, which signaled Pinkie to turn on some real disco-esque music. Applejack started to breakdance in a way, just moving her body how she saw fit to the music.

“Now y’all try it! Just move that little rump sugarcube!” She said as she continued to dance. I chuckled nervously, as everypony was watching (except Pinkie, who joined in). I slowly started swinging my hips to the music, trying to move as little as possible as I was nervous.

Applejack rolled her eyes before she walked to me. “C’mon, move! Y’all can do it!” She said as she grabbed me and spun me around faster, and faster, and faster!

I soon got super dizzy. When she let me go, I started to stumble like I was drunk. I kept stumbling into the crowd of mares, until I finally, inevitably, crashed into them.

I knocked Twilight, Octavia, Rainbow and Fluttershy down, and I landed directly on top of Rarity! I tell you… the amount of crimson stained on Rarity’s cheek in that moment seriously made me think she’d got cut. She was blushing so badly.

I gulped as I slowly rolled off of her. “I… I’m so sorry Rarity… I didn’t mean to.” I stood up and backed away in fear she was angry at me.

However, Rarity didn’t seem angry. She just hid her face a bit shyly. “It’s…quite alright, darling. Don’t fret about it.”

I wanted to object, but something inside me just told me to not push the issue further than it was already. So I went to Applejack and whispered to her.

“Nice one, cowgirl. That was a good idea.” I said. She then chuckled.

“Not my fault you’re so clumsy partner. I guess we’ll just work on your dance moves some other time.”

I nodded. “Yeah, sounds like we better move on from party mode to sleepover mode, it’s getting late.

She nodded in agreement, and I whistled to get everypony’s attention. “Everypony ready for sleepover time?” I asked, and all the mares, even Pinkie Pie, nodded at me and got their sleeping bags.

A few minutes later, we were all gathered in a circle. We’d decided to play truth or dare/spin the bottle again.

“Ok, who goes first?” I asked, and Pinkie, being her hyper self, sprang to life.

“ME, ME!” She exclaimed as she grabbed the bottle and gave it a wicked spin. It spun for a while until it finally stopped in front of me.

She grinned. “Truth or dare?” I shook slightly in fright.

“Dare, but it better not be like last time.” I said nervously. I saw her grin like she did on my birthday.

“I dare you to… brush your teeth, with mint toothpaste!” She said evilly.

I looked at her uneasily. “Uh…ok?” I said.

“Then take a big drink from this big glass of orange juice!” She said as she pulled out said glass from nowhere. Me and some of the girls gasped.

“Pinkie, you cruel, heartless creature!” I said as I got up on all four legs and walked to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth with the toothpaste, then walked back to the living room.

Pinkie held out the glass, and I took it. I closed my eyes before tilting my head back and downing the whole glass of orange juice. However, I immediately sprinted to the sink in the kitchen and threw up.

On top of the orange juice tasting repulsive after brushing my teeth, the orange juice was spoiled! I upchucked about three times, and after taking five minutes to gather my bearings, I walked back to the living room and sat back down.

“N…no more dares with any food or beverage… my turn.” I said as I grabbed the bottle and spun it. It spun and spun and spun, until finally it stopped. It landed on Rarity. She groaned and for some reason had a frightened look in her eyes.

“Oh dear… I choose truth.” She said. I smiled.

“Ok, tell me Rarity. Do you have a crush on anypony?” I asked curiously. She looked at me with a face of shock/fear for a moment, until she grinned.

“Yes, but you didn’t say I had to tell you who, darling. My turn.” She grabbed the bottle, but I was dumbstruck that she had found a loophole. I should have been more specific. Oh well.

Rarity spun the bottle and it spun for a good time. It landed herself. She looked at me confused for a moment before I smiled.

“When that happens, it’s sorta like a free card. You can dare anypony else to do anything you want and they have to comply. It’s a bonus really.” I said smiling.

Rarity smiled back. “Anything I want you say? In that case… Jordan, I dare you to kiss me darling.” She said with a soft, almost seductive voice. I gasped in shock.

“Rarity, aren’t you supposed to be Mrs. Proper? Mrs. True Love and all? Why would you dare me to just upfront kiss you?” I asked in a bit of shock and panic.

She made a pouty face. “You…don’t want to kiss me? What’s wrong? Does my perfume smell bad? Is it-“ I cut her off by moving to her and kiss her, making her eyes shoot wide as saucers. In that moment, it seemed all clear to me. She had dared me to kiss her, but deep inside she never believed I would actually do it. When I did it just now, it shook her entire world up.

After a while, she and I’s lips slowly parted ways, reluctantly. I smiled at her.

“You talk too much, Rare. I never said I didn’t want to kiss you. I was wondering why you wanted me too.” I said with a smile.

Well, that’s about the end of the eventful things that happened. In the next hour or so, we finished up the party and all got ready for bed. I was downstairs with the girls in a sleeping bag.

Everypony else was sound asleep in their bags, but… I just couldn’t get comfortable. Being sure not to wake any of the girls, I tip-toed to the stairs, and walked silently to my new room.

I snuggled into my new bed and got comfortable. As I was staring at the wall awaiting sleep however, I heard a light knocking on my door.

“Come on in.” I said in a low whisper. I turned the table lamp on to see it was none other than Rarity.

“Darling, I hate to impose, but I just can’t sleep tonight. Would… you mind if I shared your bed?” She asked with a tint of nervousness in her tone. I smiled and shook my head, lifting the covers for her.

“Get in here you.” I said playfully. She gave me a gratuitous smile and got in bed, making sure to keep her distance from me so as to not make me feel uncomfortable.

After a minute or two, I decided to speak to her. “Why couldn’t you sleep, nightmares?” I asked curiously. She shook her head.

“No, nothing of the sort. I simply just… have much on my mind, dearie.” She said as if she was unsure.

“What kind of thoughts?” I asked curiously. She seemed nervous before she collected herself and spoke again.

“To be honest, Jordan… they’ve been about you, and what happened earlier. I never truly expected you to kiss me… and when you did, it simply… electrified me. When you kissed Celestia at your birthday, I felt very jealous. I simply did not understand why of all ponies you were kissing the princess. So, when you kissed me earlier, it made me think of a lot of things.”

I nodded slowly. “I see Rarity. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to cause you so much trouble.” I said somberly.

She shook her head. “Think nothing of it darling. I’d just like to say one thing, though. Whichever mare you choose to marry someday shall be a very luck mare indeed.” She said with a smile. I chuckled.

“Well, I don’t have any sort of idea when that day will come. I’m not even ready for love. I’m not ready to even date yet. But the time will come when it comes, I guess.”

She nodded. “It will, darling. I know from experience.” She then yawned and rolled onto her side. “Goodnight, Jordan darling. Sleep well.”

I nodded as I laid on my back and looked to the ceiling. “You too, Rarity… you too.” I said as I too fell asleep.

Author's Note

And that was that! Next chapter is Fall Weather Friends, honestly one of my least favorite recent chapters. But i'll let you decide if you like it or not. See you!