Living with Trixie.

You groan in pain as you walk home from another long shift. As you predicted it would be a slow shift but also a long one. Thankfully it did pick up near the time you were leaving causing you to at least get some form of tips. Counting all of it up, you actually got enough for a session at the spa. As you walk on the dusty road back home you see the sun slowly making its way down signaling it shall soon be nighttime. You begin to wonder how Trixie is doing at your place. You still can’t believe she showed up out of the blue and asked you of all ponies for a place to stay. Absorbed in your own thoughts, you don’t notice a certain annoying Pegasus flying to you from behind.

“Hey tender flank, where you going?” A voice you can only describe as somepony who spends most of his days surfing on the west sea.

You stop and sigh deeply knowing that voice all too well. As you turn around you’re greet by a cheeky smile. After a quick study and much to your disappointment it’s actually him. A Pegasus who is white as snow with blue eyes and a yellow blasted back mane. His cutie mark is that of a comet flying through the stars and his vision of his self is just as high as the sky. You’ve come to know him as one of the locals at the bar. He’s actually a little too local. Turns out he was some lucky colt who won it big in Los Pegasus and now spends his days in the Ponyville bar hitting on anyone or anything at sometimes. Lately he’s taken an interest in you. Luckily for you, you don’t share an interest in him.

“Already had enough drinking for the day Comet? I’m surprised you’re not drunk off your plot.” You say sarcastically.

“Awww, don’t be like that Minty…Besides it’s no fun to get drunk when my favorite mare isn’t around..” He says giving you a cocky smile.

Just by being near him you can smell the applejack daniels on him.

“Ugh…I’m too tired to deal with you.” You say as you turn away from him but before you can walk away he flies in front of you nearly stumbling as he lands.

“I bet you would love somepony to give your tired body a little rubbing now wouldn’t you~? Must be hard living by yourself and nopony can ever make you feel better after working…I’m the perfect stallion Minty! I can make you feel better in more places then you know…” He says making a gesture like he’s eating somepony out.

“UGH! You’re such a pig Comet! Can’t you take a hint that I’m not interested in you!? And besides I actually got somepony living with me.” You say disgusted by his vulgar actions.

“Oh? I’m surprised to hear that. Who is the lucky colt?” he says thinking you’re being sarcastic.

“Actually….It’s a mare…”

Comet’s cheeky smile gets a bit bigger.

“and that’s all you need to know Comet.” You say rising your head and walking past him.

“I would love to see this new friend of yours someday. Maybe you should bring her to the bar later on…I would love to get better…acquainted.” He says with perverted intentions in his voice.
You simply ignore him and walk away not looking back.

“YOU KNOW YOU GOT A SMOKING HOT PLOT RIGHT MINTY. I HATE SEEING YOU GO, BUT YOU LOOK SO FINE WHEN YOU DO!” He shouts at you before he flies off somewhere.

You feel your face turn a bit red. This pony is getting more and more tempting to hoof in the jaw as days go by. You continue to ignore him and head on home.

Later you finally make to the front of your door. You notice the living room light is on telling you Trixie is indeed still in your place. You quietly open up the door and enter. You stop and look around and notice the place actually looks very clean and tidy. In fact it’s almost to clean. Suddenly a soft humming fills your ears and you see Trixie on your couch lying on her stomach reading one of your magic training books. You also notice the pillow and blanket folded on the floor near the couch you gave her before you left for your shift.

“Hi Trixie.” You say as you walk into the living room.

She stops humming and looks at you from her book.

“Oh! Your home. I didn’t hear you come in.” She says softly.

You look around the living room and notice the place is really more clean then earlier when you left.

“Did…you clean up around the house?” You ask her while still looking around.

“Of course! I promised I wouldn’t burden you so I decided to clean up after a bit of sleep.” She says with a nod.

You honestly weren’t expecting her to do anything at all today. The last time you saw this mare she seemed to value herself over anypony else.

“That was very kind of you. I wasn’t expecting that.” You say as you climb onto the couch and sit.

Trixie looks at you with a very puzzled look.

“You…have an odd way of sitting.” She says quietly.

You look at your position. You’ve always sat like this. Back legs are hanging over the couch while your back is up against the soft leather. She’s not the first to point that out to you. You’re the only pony who seems to sit like this.

“It’s actually very comfy Trixie. Why don’t you try it?” You ask her.

“As…comfy as it looks…I’ll pass.” She says shaking her head at you.

You give her a small laugh and look at the book she is reading.

“Decided to brush up on your magic skills I’m guessing?” You ask her.

“Yeah…I want to improve my spell casting since….” She starts to say but slowly drifts off.

“You alright?” You say with a hint of concern in your voice.

“I’m fine. I wanted to improve my spell casting since I could barely protect myself while I was stuck in the forest. I had too many close encounters with cockatrices, manticores, and timberwolves.” She says as she turns her attention back to the book.

“I’ve been meaning to ask you about that. How did you survive in that forest for so long by yourself? That place is full of dangerous creatures.” You say to her.

“Easier then it seems actually. It’s all about figuring out where they nest and such. Also you got to never stay in the same area twice when avoiding manticores. I just got very tired from it and had to return to town. I ask around for some help but almost everypony other then you had an extra mate living in their homes. The ones, who lived alone other than you, refused me.” She answers back.

You think about it and realize there are very few ponies who live alone in this town. You frown realizing you’re one of the few who hasn’t got a bed to share with that special somepony.

“Are you alright?” Trixie says noticing your gloom look.

“Oh? Oh I’m fine. I was just thinking of something…would you like some tea Trixie?” You say trying to discard your previous thought.

“I would love some Lyra.” She says with a nod and a smile.

You quickly get up and walk to the kitchen. You lean up on the wooden counter and open up one of the cupboards. You push stuff around until you see the packets of tea bags. You then put some water into a kettle and place it over your small stove. As you start to heat it up you hear the sound of magic coming from the living room. You turn to see Trixie casting a spell. You watch as a ring of fire appears in the air but before you can panic about it, she turns the ring into a ring of ice. Next the ring gets smaller and turns into a ball of ice. Trixie notices you watching her and starts to walk over to you levitating the ball of ice beside her.

“You looks interested in Trixie’s spell.” She say with a burst of confidence in her voice.

“Only because I don’t need my home bursting into flames or such.” You answer back jokingly.

She gives you a dirty look but when you give a *just kidding* response she smiles and moves the ball of ice close to you.

“One of my own spells I pieced together awhile back.” She says to you as you stare into the ice.

You give it a look and are surprised at what you see. Even though the fire got turned into ice you can see a small flame inside the ball.

“Come outside for a second and see what it does.” Trixie says as she turns for the door.

You eagerly follow her to see what will happen next. She opens the door and points the ice ball at the sky. Before you can ask her what happens the ball goes up high and then suddenly explodes into a fireworks display of red and blue with a loud popping sound. You watch is awe as the red and blue sparks follow down and disappear across the twilight sky.

“In case you’re wondering that’s something I was working on for my show finales before…before…” She starts off by turns away and looks down at the ground.

“Before what?” You ask as you turn to her with concern.

“N-nothing…I think the kettle is ready.” She says quietly before she walks back in still sounding a bit gloom.

You offer no answer as she walks away. You being to wonder if she’s still feeling down from that Ursa incident. You would think so with her claims about it beforehoof. Getting put in your place about something always leaves a sore spot on you. Guess she took it harder than anypony would.

“Trixie. If you want to talk about it I’m willing to listen.” You say to her and you return inside the house and shut the door behind you.

She stops for a second but then walks back into the living room and lies down on the couch and continues to read. You start for the kitchen and sure enough the second you enter the kettle starts to whistle. You quickly use your magic and place the tea bags into 2 cups and pour the hot water into each one and stir it with a spoon. You pick both up with magic and walk back into the living room and place one on a side table near Trixie and you continue to hold the other one. Trixie puts the book down and picks up the cup and sips the tea.

“mmmm. Tastes familiar almost…”She says trying to figure out It’s taste.

“It’s a special tea from Appleloosa. Desert Rose I believe is its flavor.” You say before you take a sip for yourself.

“Is that so…anyway thanks for the tea…and once again for letting me stay here.” She says to you taking a another quick sip it.

“No need to thank me Trixie. I’m happy I could help you. I’m just curious but what’s your plan for the future.” You ask her.

She turns her head up likes she thinking and for a few long seconds it goes quiet.

“I want to have my own place again for a start, but I’m worried I’ll be a laughing stock if I perform in front of the town again…or anywhere else for that matter.” She says looking deeply at her tea.

Suddenly an idea hits you.

“If you don’t want to perform you could always come work with me at the bar in town. The bits are decent and the tips are a nice plus.” You say with a burst of happiness.

You actually wouldn’t mind if she worked at the bar. Some days its low on staff and the boss is always looking for more hoofs to help serve drinks.

“Me…serving drinks to a bunch of drunks? I don’t see how that job is any fun.” She says taking another sip.

“Ok sure some days are boring but you always hear rumors being exchanged and always learning something interesting when you listen to ponies talking. I could put in a word for you if you’re ever interested.”

“I’ll…think about it.” She says quietly and continues to drink her tea.

You get back up and look at the stairs.

“I’ll let you think about it. I’m going to shower and call it a night. Before I head off would you like to come to sweet apple acres tomorrow with me since I have the day off?” You say looking back at her.

“What for?” She asks you.

“With winter scheduled to come up within the next few months, I need to stock up on apples and such.” You reply.

“But ponies will make fun of me for what happened before…” She says quietly.
You turn back around and walk to her.

“Hey it’s in the past Trixie. The ones who will make fun of you are the jerks of this little town. Besides, you got me with you! Lots of ponies know me and will give you a good eye.” You say putting on a smirk.

“Alright, I’ll go with you but you better promise nopony gives us a hard time alright?” She says a bit more confident.

You nod your head and head up for a refreshing shower.