Chris's dreams

Part 5

I went to nudge Rarity, moving her next to me; making sure I didn’t wake her up. I noticed it was getting kind of late and I didn’t feel like leaving her like that so I decided to stay the night. I looked around the room for my clothes. ‘I don't want to sleep without my clothes on. They are not the best for sleeping in but they’re better than nothing, what if someone comes in and I’m still asleep?’ I thought to myself as I noticed them strewn in the corner.

After putting them back on I went back to bed and lay down next to Rarity. I looked up at the ceiling and started to let my mind wander. ‘I've been through so much and this is only my second day here! I just don't know any more, I liked my old life with all my friends, my stuff, my bedroom, computer, and loads of other things! But when I think about it, besides all of that, what else did I really have? I had little to no friends; no one ever wanted to talk to me, I was just “That Guy” I was a nobody.’ I sighed a little bit, trying to fighting off the tears. I closed my eyes and tried to forget everything that had happened to me.

The next morning I awoke to the feeling of someone shaking me. I opened my eyes and saw Rarity peering over at me. “Good morning darling.” She kissed me on the forehead and stroked my hair.

“Good morning to you too.” I replied groggily, moving around for a bit before finally getting out of the bed. Rarity followed me downstairs. I sat down at the couch as she went to get us some tea. “Do you know if Sweetie Belle ever came home?” I asked as she walked back with two cups of tea floating in the grasp of her magic.

As she gave one to me she said “I believe so. I’ll go and see for myself.” She put her tea down and walked back upstairs, leaving me alone. I took a sip of my tea and waited for her to come back. I looked around and noticed the front door slowly opening.

A little white filly walked through “Rarity, I'm back from staying the night at Apple Bloom’s house!” She called out, looking around hoping to find Rarity who came back downstairs and smiled at her.

“Welcome back Sweetie Belle. Did you have a fun time at Apple Bloom’s?”

Sweetie Belle nodded her head “I had a lot of fu- um Rarity who is that?” She pointed a hoof at me.

“Oh well this is Chris, Sweetie Belle. He stayed the night to um… help me with a dress. Isn't that right Chris?” she said, looking over at me cautiously.

I looked up and put my tea down. “Um yeah, I was here to help you out with a… dress.” I answered, looking around nervously while trying not to sweat.

“Oh yeah! Applejack was talking about you. But she never said your name. Well it's nice to meet you Chris.” She said, smiled and walked past me to the couch.

“Now Sweetie Belle, don't you have to go to school today?” Rarity said.

Sweetie Belle sighed and walked upstairs while I went back to drinking my tea. Rarity came and lay down next to me, looking at me. “What happened yesterday was fun don't you agree?” She chimed and started rubbing her hoof down my leg, smiling.

“Yeah it was fun I guess; I hope no one finds out about it.” I moved my leg away from her.

“Well don't worry darling, this is between you and me. No other pony.” She kissed me on the cheek and went back to drinking her tea.

Moments later, Sweetie Belle came back downstairs looking a little mad. “I guess I'm heading to school now then.” She said irritably, walking to the door before Rarity could stop her.

“Wait Sweetie Belle, take Chris with you! I need to do some things and I don't want anyone home.”

Rarity pushed me towards the door next to Sweetie Belle “Fine if you say so. Come on let’s get going.” she said. I waved goodbye to Rarity before heading out with Sweetie Belle. She waved back and closed the door.

I started to follow Sweetie Belle to her school, hoping I would run into anyone else. “So Chris is it? You look like nothing I have ever seen before, what are you?” she asked.

I tried my best to answer “Well I'm a human. I guess you could say that I'm not from around here.”

“You’re not? Where are you from then?” She asked.

“Um well don't worry about that, I’m putting it all behind me and I don't want to talk about it.” I quickly answered.

“Oh... okay then, I think we are almost there.” A few minutes later we arrived at her school.

Everyone was looking at me with their mouths wide open. “Wow, this reminds me of my school and how everyone looks at me.” I said, letting out a laugh just thinking about it.

“What's so funny Chris?” Sweetie Belle asked, looking confused.

“Oh don't worry about it; I was just thinking of something.”

“Hmm, okay if you say so… HEY!” She squealed and poked my leg, pointing over at two other ponies. I think they were about her age; it certainly looked like they were. “That’s Scootaloo, and that's Applebloom. Come on, I’ll introduce you to them.” She said and vigorously poked my leg trying to get me to walk over there.

“Um no, I think I'm good. Besides, I really should be going; I need to go meet Twilight somewhere.” I knocked her hoof away from me.

“Fine, be like that! But you’re going to have to meet them sooner or later.” She smirked and walked over to them and chatting. I stayed a little longer just listening to everything going on around me; until someone tapped my back.

I looked over and saw a pony with… I want to say dark pink hair? “Um do you need something?” She said.

“No, sorry I'm just sitting here. Is that a problem? I asked.

“No it’s okay… you just seem different, can I talk to you inside... before class starts?” She said and started walking towards the school and waited for me by the door.

‘It feels like I'm back in school and a teacher wants to talk to me in private. This can't be good.’ I thought and headed over to her by the door. She stepped in and I decided to follow her. I took a seat on top of a desk. It had a name on it “Silver Spoon” I think it was but I didn't really care.

“Now I need to ask you something.” She said as she took a seat at her desk and looked at me.

“Wait! Before you ask anything, let me ask you something… what’s your name?” I asked folding my arms.

“Fine if you must know, my name is Cheerilee. Anything else you want to know?”

“No I just wanted to know your name, that's all.” I replied.

She sighed and put her face into her hooves. “Now I was going to ask… who are you and what are you doing here?”

“Well my name is Chris and I'm a friend of Rarity. I just came here to drop Sweetie Belle off, nothing else… yet.” I jumped off the desk and walked over to her. “Now do you need anything else?” I asked, putting my hands on her desk.

“Well… I would like you to help me around the classroom.” She grinned at me and nudged my hands off her desk.

“Me? Help? Are you joking? What do you need my help with? And besides, I’ve been to school and I'm done with it or whatever.” I started to walk out the door.

“WAIT!” She yelled out. “What can I do to make you stay and help me?” She pleaded.

I stopped at the door thinking. “Fine I’ll stay and help I guess.” I said; defeated by her pleading eyes. I walked back to her and sat back on the same desk as before. “What is it you want me to do?” I asked trying to put on a smile.

“Now, now, now. That's for me to know and for you to find out.” She replied.