My Love For Cadence

It was a beautiful Wednesday morning, as I rose from my bed. I look over to my left and see Babu lying on my side.

"Good morning, Babu," I said, as I scratched his head, making him purr, "today's gonna be a good one because Cadance is making me lunch."

I got out of bed and went to fetch my clothes for this day; I chose a Led Zeppelin shirt, a jacket that was cleaned over at Cadance's yesterday, some socks, etc. I got myself washed, shaved my face, brushed my teeth and skipped into the kitchen where I began making my breakfast.

"I wonder what Cadance's gonna make for lunch," I said to myself, as I poured milk into the cereal, "I guess I'll have to find out during lunch."

I take my bowl and walked into the living room where I sat down on the couch and turned on the TV. I switch it over to the news channel and they say it's about to be a cloudy day with a chance of possible rain by six.

"Looks like I'll have to bring an umbrella," I said to myself, as I took a bite into my bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

I then grabbed the remote and switched it over to HBO, where they were playing Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. As I sat on the couch eating, my mind drifted off and I thought about Cadance. I was day dreaming of Cadance waiting for me to come to her. She smiles heartwarmingly and pulls out a bento box.

"Hey Eren," she says in an elegant voice, "come sit with me. I made us something delicious."

I sat by her, as she opens up her bento box, which was full of white rice, carrots, and peas.

"It looks good," I said, making her giggle.

"That's good to know," she said, as she takes out large spoon and dips it into the rice.

She pulls it up holding a spoonful with her hand under it in case little grains fall down.

"Say 'ah'," said Cadance, as she brings the spoonful close to me.

I open my mouth, as she pops the spoonful into my mouth then pulls it out slowly. The taste from her rice was so good, I gave out a moan of deliciousness.

"This is amazing Cadance," I said, as I gulped it down.

"Hehehe, you got a little of rice on your cheek," said Cadance, as she takes her finger and wipes the rice from my cheek, making me blush.

"Thanks, Cady."

"Cady?"

"Mind if I give you a nickname?"

"Anything to make my friend happy."

The two of us laughed and it went silent for five seconds until Cadance gave out a blush.

"Say Eren," said Cadance, as she fidgets with her fingers.

"Yeah Cady?"

"There's something you should know."

"Yes?"

Cadance looked at me deep into my eyes and grasps my hands.

"I... I- MEOW!"

I was brought back to reality, as Babu paws against my elbow.

"What's up, Babu?" I asked.

I then looked up to the clock and notice that the clock said 7:21 AM. I gasped and hurriedly ate as quick as I could and began packing my things to school. Before I left, I had to feed Babu by giving him his usual wet cat food. I don't know why, but I felt like giving Miss Cheerilee an apple, so I grabbed a red apple and rushed towards the door.

"See you later, Babu," I said before leaving the house.

It was finally English class, as I walked in happily and handed Miss Cheerilee the apple.

"Why thank you, Eren," said Cheerilee, as she placed it in front of her.

"Your welcome, teach," I said, as I made my way towards my seat, where Cadance waved to me.

"Hey Eren," said Cadance, "what's up with you? You seem to be in a good mood."

"I'm just excited for what you made for lunch," I replied.

"Ah~" said Cadance, as she nods her head.

I walk into the cafeteria and looked around for Cadance, making me excited for what she has in store for me. I looked over towards where I usually sit and see Cadance waving to get my attention. I smiled and walked over towards our spot and sat down on her right.

"You hungry?" asked Cadance, as she pulls out a small try wrapped in plastic.

I looked through the plastic and see warm, but normal temperature pasta.

"Pasta?" I asked.

"It is," said Cadance, as she pulls off the plastic and throws it towards the trash at the end of the table.

The smell hit me, as I gave in a large inhale.

"What's in it," I asked, as Cadance pulls out a fork.

"It's weird to say," said Cadance, as she sticks the fork in the pasta, "but its pasta with garlic."

"Garlic?"

"Yeah," said Cadance, as she scratches the back of her head, "auntie made this for me when I was eight and it tasted delicious. Try it."

I take the spoon from her soft hand, as I gave the pasta a twirl. I pull it up and got a descent amount of pasta and placed it gently into my mouth. My eyes lit up; she wasn't joking. This pasta tastes really good.

"Mmm," I said, as I chewed.

"Well?" said Cadance, as I swallowed.

"This is delicious," I said, as I gave another twirl of pasta.

"I'm glad I gave it all my best," said Cadance, as she made a fist of victory, "this was my first time making it and Im glad I did it right."

I gulped down another forkful and gave Cadance a thumb up.

"Cadance," I said, as my cheeks began to feel warm.

"Yeah?"

"Someday you'll make a great wife to however man you like."

Cadance gives out a deep flush and places her hands on her cheeks.

"Y-you think so?" asked Cadance.

"You're good at cooking and you're a nice person. You'll be great as a little wifey-wife."

"Y-you're just s-saying that."

"I mean it, Cadance."

"Y-you're so sweet," said Cadance, as she looks at me in the eye.

"You're as sweet as candy," I said, making Cadance's face go red as a cherry.

"S-sweeter."

The two of us had a silent moment, until I continued eating her pasta. As I ate, she takes out a sandwich and eats it slowly.

"It was so nice of her to make me dinner yesterday," I thought to myself, as I ate, "perhaps some time I should invite Cadance over to my place. She'd love Babu."

"Eren?" said Cadance, getting my attention.

"Y-yes?"

"What were you thinking about?"

"I was wondering," I said, as my face felt warm, "d-do you like cats?"

"Yes I do. Why ask that?"

"I have a cat named Babu."

"Babu? What kind of name is that?"

"I named him after the zombie cat from Sankarea. Babu has been the only friend before I met you."

"Sankarea? What's that about?"

"It's about this boy who meets a girl named Rea Sanka after hearing her babble down a well. Chihiro, the boy is a total zombie nerd and Rea is the daughter of a rich family. Her father is overprotective and he always takes things away from her such as friends and other things. Chihiro lives a happy life with his father who's a priest, a young sister named Mero, his grandfather and Babu who was a stray cat they found. The only downside was Chihiro's mother passed away when he was young and could barely remember her. There's also Ranko, Chihiro's cousin who lives not far away from the family as well."

"How did Babu die?" asked Cadance.

"He was hit by a car," I explained, "he was hit by an old man Chihiro knew since he was a kid. He didn't want to rage at the guy, instead all he could do was cry. Babu's death was awful, but Chihiro got a crazy idea. He found an old book and there's a page that explains that there's a way to animate the dead. This was when he got to put in his love for zombies to the test. There's more to it, but I'll leave it there."

"Sounds creepy, yet interesting."

The two of us began to talk to one another, until I noticed Pinkie passing by us. I bet she doesn't want to talk to me after that outburst from before, but I had to make things right again.

"Pinkie," I said, as I stood up from my seat, "I want to tell you something."

Pinkie stops and rushes back towards me.

"Yes?" she said with a mix of happy and sad.

"I want to apologize from my outburst from before," I said, as I held out my hand to her, "I'm sorry."

Pinkie smiled and shakes my hand.

"Apology accepted," said Pinkie, as the two of us let go of one another's hand.

The two of us waved to one another, before I sat down, as Pinkie hops towards her friends.

"What was all that about?" asked Cadance.

"I wanted to make things right," I said, making Cadance smile.

"You seem different than before."

"How so?"

"At first, you seem like the guy who was sad, lonely and unapproachable. Ever since I became friends with you, you seem a lot different. I think being your friend is changing you, isn't it."

"I guess... friendship is magic?"

"That's sounds swell," said Cadance, as she pats my back.

Suddenly, the lunch bell rings and everyone, including Cadance and I began putting things away.

"I'll see you tomorrow or at least before you go work with Mr. Discord," said Cadance, as she throws away her garbage.

"See you then, Cadance."

"Before you go," said Cadance, as she pulls out a small piece of paper and hands it to me, "have this."

"What is it," I asked, as I grab the small piece of paper.

"It has both my home and cell number," said Cadance, as she throws her backpack over her shoulders.

"Thanks Cadance, I said, as I popped the piece of paper into my pocket.

"See you later," said Cadance, as I walked with her out the cafeteria doors.

"See ya," I replied.

I scrub the floors merrily, as my mind thought back on Cadance.

"Um, Eren," said Mr. Discord, getting my attention.

"Yeah?" I replied.

"Why are you so... merry?"

"I'm having a good day," I replied, as I went back to scrubbing, "Cadance made a good lunch and I haven't been bullied by Chrysalis today."

"Sounds like a good day," said Mr. Discord, as he places the mop into the bucket of water and soap.

"You were also right."

"Huh?" said Mr. Discord, as he places the wet mop down onto the floor.

"Eren," said a female voice, making Mr. Discord and I stop our cleaning.

It was principal Celestia. Why is she here? Shouldn't she be gone already? She walks over to me and taps her foot. I don't know why she would be angry with me; I haven't done anything wrong.

"Y-yes principal Celestia," I said, "can I help you?"

"I want you to take the day off. I want to talk to you."

"I got you, Eren," said Mr. Discord as he walks up and takes my mop.

"How has he been with you for the last three days, Mr. Discord?"

"He is quite the entertainment," said Mr. Discord, "he and I have great conversations during our work. He's quite helpful."

"That's wonderful to hear," said principal Celestia with a smile, "say Mr. Discord, care to have some coffee with me and the other teachers tomorrow morning?"

"That sounds splendid. I'll make sure to be there."

"Say Principal Celestia," I said, getting her attention.

"Yes Eren?"

"I know this would sound... weird I guess, but do you mind if I work with Mr. Discord every week?"

"You would do that?" said principal Celestia with surprise.

"I do. Hanging out with Mr. Discord is quite fun. I'll do it for free."

"Then it's settled. I'm glad to hear that."

"See you tomorrow, Mr. Discord," I said, as principal Celestia and I exited the cafeteria.

"Adios," said Mr. Discord before the doors shut.

Principal Celestia and I walked through the halls and exited the building. I continued to follow her and we eventually stopped by her car. She opens it and looks up to me from the other side.

"Get in," she said, as I opened the car door and at down.

"Care to know why I have you in here," asked principal Celestia, as she shuts the door.

"Is it... because I'm friends with your niece? If you don't like our friendship, I'll gladly be away from her."

"No! Don't! I'm glad you are friends with her," said principal Celestia with a smile, "she's told me a lot about you. I'm glad you are out of your shell."

"She has?" I asked.

"Of course, she is my niece after all. I'm like her mother."

"If it's not a bother, what happened to her mother?" I asked, "she never told me about her parents. If this question is too inappropriate of me, you don't have to answer."

Principal Celestia shuts her eyes and gives out a sharp inhale.

"Her mother passed away after giving birth to her," said principal Celestia, "as for the father, he died in a car crash when Cadance was at the age of three. She was left in my care, along with my sister as well."

"I'm sorry to hear," I said, as I looked away.

"Eren," said principal Celestia, as she places a hand on my shoulder, "I'm glad you made friends with her. I haven't heard her sound that happy in so long and it's because of your friendship with her that made her this way."

"She was... somewhat depressed?"

"You can say. She was happy, but I can tell deep down that after hearing the truth about her parents, she seemed down and she bottles up her sadness."

"... I must admit, it's good being friends with her. For you principal Celestia, I want her to be happy."

"You are a good person, Eren. I can trust you."

"Well, I'll get out of your hair," I said, as I place my hand on the door handle.

"Wait," said principal Celestia, making me stop my action.

"Yes?"

"I wouldn't mind if you dated her," said principal Celestia with a wink.

"Wh-what do you m-mean?" I asked with a blush.

"She told me about you and she even told me today that you said she can be a great house wife. Is that true?"

"Y-yes."

"You are such a charmer," giggled principal Celestia.

"I-uh-I wanted to be nice to her," I said, as I looked away from her, "she's a sweet lady and she's my new friend."

"That's sweet of you. Are you two doing anything soon?"

"W-well... do you mind if she can come over to my house? N-nothing inappropriate. I told her about my cat and that she would love to see him."

"It's not my decision. It's her decision. She's eighteen now and she can make her own decisions. If she wants to go, then she can go."

"Got it."

"Alrighty then, I'll see you tomorrow. Have a good afternoon, Eren."

"See you tomorrow," I said, as I exited the vehicle.

Principal Celestia drives away, as I walk down the road towards home. I have to go feed Babu.

As I made it to my block, I was frightened to see Chrysalis standing at my doorway, as she texts on her phone. She then spots me and shuts her phone.

"Well, well, well," said Chrysalis, as she looked at me with an evil smirk, "look who made it."

"Wh-what do you want Chrysalis?" I asked, as I pulled out my phone.

"Put that fucking phone back," said Chrysalis, as she pulls out her knife, "you take out your phone and call 911, I'll stab you right here and now."

I obeyed and placed my phone back into my pocket, as Chrysalis did the same by putting her knife away.

"Good boy," said Chrysalis, as she walks up to me.

My body was frozen stiff, as she places her hands gently on my shoulders and goes behind me.

"W-why are you here?" I asked.

"I couldn't find someone to fuck, so you know what that means," said Chrysalis, making my body quiver.

"I-is it?"

Chrysalis breathes into my ear and sticks her tongue out, giving my ear a lick.

"I'm gonna fuck you crazy," she whispered into my ear.

"N-no," I said, as I pushed her away.

Chrysalis falls to the ground, as I rushed to my door and pulled out my key. Chrysalis rushes towards me, as I turn the door knob. I rush in and shut the door immediately behind myself. Chrysalis bangs on the door, as I reach for the lock on the door knob. It clicks, as the banging continues to go down.

"Let me in, you little shit!" shouted Chrysalis.

"F-fuck off," I shouted back.

The banging stopped, making me slowly let go of the doorknob. I peek through the peephole and see Chrysalis walking away with a balled up fist. I give out a sigh and slump down.

"I-I can't believe I said that to her," I thought to myself, "that's so unlike me? Did I suddenly grow a pair?"