“I’ve never been inside your house before,” I looked around curiously. Lyra had a large house surrounded by a gate you had to put a code to get past. Lyra let out a sigh as she adjusted a hanging picture on the wall.

“Not many people have. You’re probably the fourth at this point. At least I’ll inherit the house one day. Feels like I practically already own it if I’m being completely honest. I clean everything here, cook everything and clean the yard,” Lyra admitted as she plopped down on the couch and turned the TV on, patting the seat next to her. “Sit.” I complied and sat next to her. “Anything you wanna watch?”

“Your house. Up to you,” I shrugged. Lyra rolled her eyes.

“You’re the guest. You get to decide,” Lyra pointed out.

“Uhm got any Star Wars? I liked that one,” I admitted. Lyra gave a smug smirk.

“I have all the movies and show in chronological order,” she proudly announced. I assumed that was a big achievement by how she said it.

“Attack of the Clones please. It’s my favorite.” Lyra gave a nod.

“I like Revenge of the Sith the most,” Lyra commented as she stood up and strode over to a bookcase filled with movies. She started thumbing through them till she found the one I requested and pulled it out.

“Why’s that?” I asked curiously. I haven’t seen it but I knew the name.

“Have you seen it yet?” Lyra asked and I shook my head. “I’ll tell you after you see it,” She set the movie down on the coffee table in front of me. “Be right back. Getting a drink. Want anything?”

“A water is fine,” I said. “Thank you.” Lyra gave a thumbs up and disappeared to presumably the kitchen. I leaned back against the couch and closed my eyes.

“Are you awake?” Lyra poked me with a finger.

“Yeah. Was just resting my eyes,” I smiled.

“You were out for thirty minutes,” Lyra stated and I stared at her in confusion.

“No way. Why didn’t you wake me up?” I demanded. She gave a shrug as she sipped the brown liquid in her glass.

“You looked peaceful. Didn’t want to disturb you,” she slid the glass of water to me. I took it with a grateful nod and drank some of it.

“What are you drinking? Apple juice?” I asked curiously. It didn’t look like any apple juice I’ve never seen.

“Whiskey,” she said simply as she drank some more.

“Lyra!”

“It helps calm my nerves. Derpy knows about it, Vinyl does too,” she shrugged.

“Why would you be nervous?” I raised an eyebrow.

“I always get nervous when people I’ve never had over,” she explained. Interesting, I didn’t see that coming.

“I didn’t think you got nervous to be honest,” I admitted. She let out a dry chuckle.

“I have feelings and anxieties like anyone else Bonnie,” she smirked.

“Where do you even get alcohol?” I demanded. She waved her hand dismissively.

“Oh my dad has a massive bar and a huge collection of alcohol. He never notices when it goes missing. I have this huge house to myself and it’s almost always empty since they’re never here. Might as well enjoy the perks.”

“Can I uh try it?” I licked my lips nervously. She froze with the glass half raised to her lips and stared at me with a startled expression.

“Uh yeah sure,” she handed me the glass. “Don’t take a large sip, trust me. Take a small one.” I nodded as I took a small sip. Immediately my throat burned and my eyes watered a bit. I set the glass down and gagged a bit. Lyra took the glass back with a chuckle.

“Probably should have warned you about that. First time is a helluva experience,” she smirked.

“Understatement of the century,” I licked my lips again. “Can I try it again?” She tilted her head to the side.

“Sure,” she handed me it and I took another tentative sip. It burned a little bit once again but this time I could clearly taste apples.

“It certainly tastes.....interesting,” I admitted as I gave her glass back. She let out a chuckle.

“Yep.”

I woke up in a very soft bed and opened my eyes slowly. I could vaguely make out a bunch of rock band posters decorating the walls and a bunch of creature figurines on various shelves and a dresser. I could make out a pegasus and a unicorn siting on it. A large TV with an Xbox sat in front of the bed while a desk with a laptop sat in the corner of the room. A beanbag sat next to the bed alongside a green lamp. I glanced over at the otherside of the bed and it was empty. I didn’t remember walking to any bed last night. The door slowly opened and Lyra peeked her head in.

“Well good morning there,” she smirked as she pushed the door open the rest of the way.

“Hey Lyra,” I smiled faintly. “Where am I?”

“My bedroom. Duh silly,” she replied as she set a glass of water down on the nightstand.

“Oh. Where did you sleep?” I asked I gratefully took the glass.

“The couch,” she said simply. I raised an eyebrow.

“How did I even get up here?”

“Easy. I carried you up here then went back downstairs to go sleep.” My eyes slightly widened. I will admit, I don’t weigh much but I didn’t know Lyra was strong enough to carry me around.

“Why didn’t you sleep with me?” I asked as I sat up and a blush crossed Lyra’s face.

“You had a glass of whiskey and were super silly. I never share a bed with someone who has alcohol in their system. But don’t worry, I already called your mom last night and gave her an excuse about you wanting to spend the night. I have breath mints and a unopened toothbrush for you. Helps get rid of the smell,” she explained. “I’d drink some mouthwash as well just to stay on the safe side.”

“You have my mom’s phone number?” I asked. I had completely forgotten about how she might react if I just stayed the night without telling her or that I had tried alcohol.

“Yeah. She gave it to me after me and the other two slept over at your place.”

“Thanks Lyra,” I gave a sigh of relief. “Next time, just sleep with me. It’s a big bed and way more comfy than a couch I bet.” Lyra gave a slow nod.

“There’s gonna be a next time?” She raised her eyebrow. I let out a breath.

“While the whiskey certainly was a fascinating experience, it is one I’d be down to try again. Don’t think I will make a huge habit of it though,” I admitted and she gave a nod.

“That’s probably for the best,” she agreed as she planted a kiss on my forehead.

“Wanna go to sleep again?” I asked hopefully. Lyra probably gave the best hugs in bed to be honest. Lyra slid on the bed next to me.

“Yeah.”

Author's Note

So the new GTA Online update drops today in a few hours as it's currently two am I'm uploading this chapter. Probably won't be on much today because I'll be playing my game. Hopefully that's okay. Enjoy! (I do enjoy a good whiskey so I just gave Lyra one of my favorite flavors.)