//------------------------------// // I Like You Just The Way You Are // Story: The Man & The Siren // by Oldtakufanboy //------------------------------// "Come and get it, Jackie," said Sonata in a sing-like tone. I paused the latest episode and walked over to the dining table where there was a plate of steaming beef stroganoff, along with a glass of mango juice. I sat down and placed a napkin on my lap. Sonata took a seat on my left and watched me, while resting her head on her hands. "Dig in. You'll love it," she said as she gave me a cute smile. I grabbed my fork and twirled it into my food. I got a small fork-full and took a bite of it. Wow, this is good; better than I expected. "This is really good, Sonata." I said. "Glad you like it," she said as I continued eating. "That was good, Sonie," I said as I placed my fork into my now empty plate. "Oh, so you're callin' me 'Sonie' now?" asked Sonata as she took the plate and glass off the table and began washing them. "Why not? You call me 'Jackie', so why can't I give you a nickname?" I asked as I got up from my seat. Sonata finished cleaning the plate and puts it away in the dishwasher. "You're right… If I gave you a nickname, then you can too." she said as she hugged my left arm, "Wanna go back to the latest episode of Parasyte?" she asks as we together walked over to the living room. We sat down and continued the episode. "Um… Jackie?" asked Sonata who had a blush on her face. "Yes, Sonie?" "W-would you mind… if I can snuggle next to you? I'm getting a bit cold." she said as I notice her fingers fidgeting. "Sure, Sonie," I said as she scooched over to me and rested her head on my shoulder. "Wow… now she wants to snuggle next to me? I bet soon, she wants a kiss from me. It's so hard to believe that this is reality. It's as if she infected me (pun intended)." I thought to myself as I wrapped my left arm around her. The episode ends and both Sonata and I gave out a sigh. "Looks like we're gonna have to wait till Saturday," said the both of us. We looked at each other and then gave out a lot of laughter. "I didn't see that coming," I said as I finished my laugh. "Same here," said Sonata," Also, could you get me some PJs to wear? I'm gonna hit the hay in a bit," said Sonata as she gave out a yawn. "Sure, Sonie. I'll be right back. I also need to put on some PJs as well," I said as I walked down the hallway towards my room. I came back wearing PJ bottoms that were Led Zeppelin themed. For her, I picked out a Daft Punk themed PJ bottoms. "All right, I picked out your PJs and are waiting for you till you are ready for bed." I said as I sat down beside her. "Okie dokie. I'm still awake to watch an episode of something else. What's on TV now?" asked Sonata. "Well, we can watch an episode of Family Guy if you want." "Sure. I love Family Guy. My favorite episode is the multiverse episode." she said as she let out a cute squee. "Oh my God… that's also my favorite." I said with surprise. "Do you have it recorded?" she asks. "Sure. Let's watch it." I said as I looked around the episodes of recorded Family Guy episodes and played our favorite episode. 7:55 AM "Ughhh, I soon need to get myself some curtains in the living room," I said to myself as I blocked the sunlight from my eyes. I got up and gave out a stretch. I groggily walked over to the kitchen and made myself breakfast. I sat down on the dining table and turned on my laptop to listen to some morning music. I took a bite out of my buttered toast as my laptop turned on. Once it was on, I looked around Fandango to see what was playing; on there were some pretty violent, which I'm not sure if Sonata would like them and some that seemed like documentaries. However there was one that I would like to see that looks really cute; it was The Good Dinosaur. "Perfect," I thought to myself as I began to buy the two ticket for me and Sonata to see at 11:12. After printing out the tickets, I placed them on the counter and sat back down in the dining room, playing the song from my iTunes called, 'Baby I love your way' by Peter Frampton. "I listen to such great music and many people out there are listening to Justin Bieber and shit. Megatron is absolutely right about this generation." I thought to myself as I continued eating the rest of my buttered toast. Thirty minutes have passed and I just warmed up a cup of coffee for Sonata and I. I drank a little of mine, while Sonata's mug sits on the counter waiting. As I played the song In Your eyes, I heard my bedroom door opening and coming out was Sonata with scruffy hair. "Good morning, Sonie." I said as I paused my music. "Good morning, Jackie," said Sonata after yawning," What song were you just about to listen to?" she asked. I got up from my seat and handed Sonata her mug of coffee. "Thank you Jackie," she said as she took a sip of her coffee. "Care to sit down?" I asked as I pulled back the chair that was close to where I sat. "Sure," said Sonata as she sat down. "The song I was listening to is called In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel; It's a good song." I said as I sat down on my seat. "Do have any mermaid-like music?" asked Sonata out of the blue. "What? Mermaid music? Like a siren? You know, my friend Blake did send me an MP3 called 'Siren Song' from an anime called Tsubasa Crhonicles. Why ask that?" "Jackie… could you not hate me if I tell you this story?" asked Sonata. "I would never hate you, Sonie. Tell me," I replied. "Let me tell you that in this world my sisters and I are human, but in another world where we were was banished from, we were known as a sirens. My sisters and I would go around taking away negative energy; making our voices sound better and better. We thought Equestria was in our grasp, till Starswirl showed up and banished us here. We did the same thing before; trying to take over this world to make people adore us. Do you remember when my sisters and I arrived at the school?" "Yes," "And I guess you remember feeling angry? Wellll…" "Well that explains why I felt angry back then. And that stuff with you flying and all that light from the battle of the bands was actually really magic?" "…Yes," said Sonata as she looked onto the table. "Sonata… We all make mistakes and we all have to take in the consequences of our actions. Plus, I don't care if you are creature from another world; I like you just the way you are." I said as I gave her a soft smile. She looked at me as her eyes began to tear up; she gave me a smile and stood up from her chair. She gave me a hug as more tears came down her face. "Jackie… you are the sweetest guy I will ever know." said Sonata as she gave out a few sniffles. "I'll always be by your side," I said as I hugged back. We stayed in a hugging position for about fifteen seconds till we broke the hug. "Also, Sonata," "Yes?" "I got us two tickets to see The Good Dinosaur." "Oh goody," said Sonata as she got all giddy. "Good to see you happy again. How about you take a shower first?" I said as I turned off my laptop. "Ok," said Sonata as she skipped into my room and grabbed out her clothing. "No matter what happens; I want her to be happy," I thought to myself as I walked over to the kitchen cleaning out my mug. As I started the engine, I connected my iPhone with the car and handed it over to Sonata. "You know what to do, Sonie," I said as Sonata grabbed the iPhone from my hands and scrolling though my music. She then paused and tapped the song. As soon as the song came on, she played the song Sledgehammer. "Sonie, you always find a song that I always want to hear," I said as I gave her a smile. She smiled back as I drove out the parking garage and headed on out to the theater. As we arrived to the theater, Sonata and I got ourselves a Coke to share, a thing of popcorn, and a pack of mini sweet tarts. "Come on, Jackie! The move is about to start!" said Sonata as she walked ahead of me with glee. She helped me push the door open and together; we found a perfect spot for us to sit. "I love these seats, Sonie," I said as we sat down and placed our stuff to the side. Sonata looked around the theater room and then she looked back at me. "I guess no one is coming?" said Sonata with a cocked eyebrow. "Maybe a few. This movie has been out for the past two weeks, so I doubt there'll be many people coming." "Oh…" The lights began to die down and our movie began. As the movie ended, Sonata and I came out of the theaters with tears rolling down our eyes. "Jackie… why did you choose that movie? I have never had this much feels," said Sonata as she gave out a couple of sniffles. "I knew it would. It's Disney," I said as I wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes. "Let's go home and play something funny, please?" asked Sonata as we arrived at the car. "Sure. I know a funny one. How about To-… Sonie?" I was cutoff as Sonata looked away from me," Sonie? What is it?" I asked. "…Nothing. I thought I saw some people I knew, but they weren't…" said Sonata with a little of a concern. "Well whatever it was, it's gone," I said as I got in and closed my door. "Here's an idea. Wanna listen to more Peter Gabriel?" I asked. "Sure," agreed Sonata as she got in. I played the song Big Time (Classic). As we got back at the apartment, we watched Tommy Boy, which was good enough to make us stop thinking about the movie we saw earlier today. "OMG, Jackie; that was hilarious," said Sonata after laughing at the ending. "I'm glad you did. I remember seeing this film when… when my parents were still alive." I said as I looked at the ground. Sonata snuggled close to me and patted my back. "Thanks, Sonie. You're the best," I said as I gave her a hug. "Your welcome," said Sonata as we stopped patting my back. "Also… I'm going back to school tomorrow and I know this would sound weird but… would you mind coming with me to Canterlot high on Friday? There's going to be this dance and I-" I was cutoff as Sonata shook her head. "No… I can't go back there," said Sonata as she looked away from me. "I knew you were going to say that, but I have an idea." "And that is?" said Sonata, giving me a cocked eyebrow. "I'll take you to a beauty salon on Friday before the dance starts. They can change your style; they can help out with your skin, nails, etc. Plus, there are two women over there, I knew since I was a munchkin from Munchkinland and they are really nice. Another thing is that I get my check on Wednesday, which means more money. What do you think? Yes or no?" Sonata sat beside me pondering for fifteen seconds till she had her answer. "As long as I won't get recognized around the school, then yes. I will go to the dance with you," said Sonata giving me a faint smile. "Sonie, trust me. You'll love the dances the school has," I said as I patted her back. "If you like it, then I will as well," said Sonata as she gave me a hug. "Little does she know that I have a very special surprise for her as well. I know she'll love me for it," I thought to myself as I hugged her back.