A Changeling's Love

After finding a decent restaurant to eat at, the three sat down and chatting for a little bit. At some point later in their conversation, Spike asked,

"So do you wanna hear about Goblins & Oubliettes?"

"I'm all ears, Spike."

"Well, you see..."

As Spike started to speak, Thorax paid close attention. While he was listening, the latter could not turn his attention away from the former. It was not hard to focus on what he was saying, but his head started going into the clouds as he stared at his friend. Swooning as he looked at the attention of his full lips, his plump thighs, and his girly figure, he just couldn't get enough of the sight that was his friend. He even thought about what he would look like in one of Rarity's dresses. The mental image instilled in his mind was enough to make him engorged in desire. But as he kept looking at Spike, Starlight suddenly said,

"Thorax?"

Hearing this made him jump like a cat as soon as he was knocked out of his trance. As he came to, he noticed that Spike wasn't around. Thorax asks,

"Where did Spike go?"

"He went to the bathroom. Said something about a war going down in his stomach or something. Is there any reason why you're staring off into space?" Starlight said.

"N-No reason! Just... happy to see Spike again is all."

"Yeah... maybe a little too happy... is there something bothering you?"

"No. Why would I be bothered?"

"Nothing. You just had that look in your eyes."

"What look?"

"You know. The look where your mind is not focused on the subject of the conversation and instead is geared towards the guy you're speaking to just like the other mares when they've felt they met their dream pony? That kinda look?" Starlight said nervously.

Hearing this, Thorax sighed and said,

"You already know, don't you?"

"Well..."

"Don't hide it. You already know what I was thinking about."

"It's not-"

Before Starlight could explain any further, Thorax stopped her, Then he asked,

"Have you ever fell in love at first sight?"

Hearing that question out of nowhere stumped Starlight on sight. She said,

"Uh... I dunno. Maybe it was with Sunburst, but-"

"Oh. Sorry. Guess I-"

"I wasn't finished yet."

"Huh?"

"Yes. I did fall in love with Sunburst, but now we're just friends. After I met Trixie, one thing led to another and after that... we're in a relationship. Thorax, we're living in an age where it's okay to be in a relationship with the same gender. You shouldn't have any issue with telling Spike how you feel."

"I know. But the difference is that we're both guys."

"So? Guys have same-sex relationships."

"Yeah. But from what I've heard, colts get a lot of bad reputations for being gay while mares are excused for being lesbians. It just... bothers me."

Hearing his fair point but still not relenting, Starlight said,

"Who cares what the others say? You are your own person and you have the right to choose to whether or not be gay."

"Yeah, but it's with Spike. It's gonna be tough to confess to him, considering what he did in the past."

"You're right about that... let me think of something while you and Spike continue to talk."

"Thanks, Starlight. You're a good friend." Thorax said in an earnest tone.

"Don't mention it. I happen to be an expert in that field." Starlight said with a smug grin.

"Really? Because the last time you tried to help, the malworff nearly came and destroyed my kingdom." Thorax said, raising an eyebrow.

Blushing as soon as she heard, she said,

"Yeah well, that was when I tried to help bring you closer to Pharynx. This is me trying to hook you up with Spike. Catch my drift so far?"

"Sorta...?" Thorax said, rather nervously.

"Great! I'm gonna see if Trixie, Maud, and Ember are gonna help. You just keep Spike talking. Okay?"

"Alright. How long do you think it will take you to get them together?"

"I dunno. They're pretty busy today, so I'm gonna see if they can come to the castle tomorrow. Is that okay with you?"

"Yeah. I'm just really nervous. What if he hates me?"

"He won't. You just need an approach that could win him over. You have it in you."

"Thanks again, Starlight. I dunno what I would do without you. But why Ember and Maud?"

Chuckling nervously, Starlight says,

"Maud has a boyfriend now..."

"You're kidding!"

"Hard to believe, I know. Even Pinkie was shocked when she heard about it."

"Huh. But why Ember as well?"

"Call it an advancement in your assertive training."

"Hmm. Okay, she's in. I just hope it all works out."

"It will. You're a nice guy, Thorax. Nobody would resist a charmer like you."

"Yeah... that's true." Thorax said, scratching the back of his head.

Just then, Spike came back from the bathroom, breathing from the bathroom break he took.

"Sorry I took so long, guys. So where's our food?"

After they were finished eating and talking, they went back to the castle where they spent their time doing an assortment of activities together. From playing board games to doing others like Truth or Dare, the trio was having the time of their lives the more time they spent together. Especially Thorax when he was with Spike. Whenever he was close to him, all he could feel was bliss. But all good things came to an end when it reached nighttime. As Spike was getting ready for bed, Thorax was with Starlight. She said,

"Tomorrow, I'm gonna get Maud and Trixie to come over here and give you advice on how to be with Spike. They may not be the usual ponies I turn to, but they should have enough advice to help you."

"Thanks, but what about Ember?" he asked.

"I'm gonna send a letter over to her so that she can come here and school you in on being assertive." Starlight answered.

"Oh. Alright. I just hope it will pan out in the end." Thorax said.

"It will. You just have to be yourself and be confident. I can already see it inside you."

"Really?"

"Yeah! Nobody as nice as you would have such an amazing friend if Spike hadn't stood up for you at the Crystal Empire. Be proud of who you are."

"Thanks. I'm glad you're willing to put yourself out there for me."

"No problem. And hey. If it doesn't work out for you, we could just get a carton of ice-cream and eat until our stomachs burst. Although I would like to avoid that..."

"Me too. Anyway, good night Starlight!"

"Good night, Thorax!"

After the two left the living room, Thorax went inside the bathroom to brush his teeth before getting his pajamas on. As he read a book to help him get to sleep, the only creature on his mind was Spike. He meant a lot to him as more than a friend and wants nothing more than to be with him. But if he were to ever be rejected by him, he just wouldn't live it down. He has no idea how it will turn out, but all he can do for now is try to have faith in himself. So when he was finished reading and saving his spot, he closed it and turned off the light, eager for the beginning of tomorrow.