//------------------------------// // Waking up in a new world chapter 10 // Story: Waking up in a new world // by finesthour //------------------------------// The sun shone on my face when morning came around, causing my slumber to be broken. My eyes slowly opened to face the rays of the sun, and I was forced to rub my eyes. My mind was a blur from what had happened the previous day. All I remember was coming to Twilight’s house, and getting attacked by Spike... I shook my head, grateful the pain was now gone. I started to stretch on the bed, when I felt my left arm touch something furry. I grew very worried, remembering that someone was with me on the bed. Afraid to turn around, I laid on my back, trying at all cost to see who was beside me. Taking in a deep sigh, I decided to man up and face whoever decided to sleep with me. When I turned over to my side, I saw Twilight sound asleep. I felt my entire body grow cold as I stared at the small pony, realizing that she snuck into the bed with me. I continued to stare at her, confused of the emotions that were happening inside of me. On one hand, I just met her, and it would hurt Fluttershy. On the other hand, she is really nice, and she did get Spike off of... “Stop it!” Escaped my lips, and I immediately felt foolish. I was afraid that my shouting would have waked her up, but she still looked to be sound asleep. I watched her body move along with her steady breathing, and it made me smile for an unknown reason. I started to move on the bed beside her, and without thinking, nuzzled up against her. This just felt so right, being so close to her. I could not explain why, but I felt so... happy. We staid like this for a few moments, our breathing now both slow and relaxed. I was about to fall back asleep, when I heard the door to the room open. I immediately sprang up and saw Spike standing at the door, his hatred for me was now as open as a book. He walked over to Twilight, not taking his eyes off of me for a second. He got near her and shook her awake. Twilight slowly opened her eyes, and saw Spike standing beside her. She yawned in a very cute way, and it made a small amount of blood rush to my face. I stared as the both of them interacted, and I felt rather jealous that Spike was able to be around her all he pleased. I shook my head as these thoughts came to my mind, and as quickly as they came, the thought left. Spike stared at Twilight who was now wide awake and said, “Twilight, what were you doing in the bed with this creep?” He put emphasis on creep, and I could feel my anger pulse through my veins. Out of respect for Twilight and myself, I stayed quiet. Twilight turned a light shade of pink and replied, “I... I don’t know. I just wanted to be around him some more...” She said this slowly, but it was enough to make my face turn as red as a strawberry. I could see Spike start to shake out of pure anger, and he turned away from her. ‘’Anything you want me to do for you Twilight? I will gladly leave now.” He said this as a child throwing a temper tantrum would say it, and it caused me to chuckle. Luckily he did not hear me, as he continued to stare at the wall. Twilight looked down and said, “Well... I could use some more quills, if you would not mind to go get some for me.” Spike nodded without turning around, and stomped away towards the door. He slammed it with all of his force, and it caused the room to slightly shake. I looked back at Twilight, and she smiled in return. She then looked away and quietly said, “Sorry about last night. Spike... is very protective of me. He sees me as his mother, and he only wants to protect me...” I smiled back at her and nodded. I said calmly, “I understand. I do not have any hard feelings toward him. But there is something that is still on my mind...” My sentence then trailed away as I looked at the ground in embarrassment. She perked up on the bed and jumped off. She walked over to me and Lifted my head with her magic. The feeling was indescribable... It felt warm if anything. She smiled up at me and said, “I wanted to sleep near you. That is all you need to know.” She happily said this and walked away towards the door and opened it. She turned her head back around to face me. She now had a frown on her face, which confused me. “You should go see Fluttershy, by the way. She has been downstairs waiting for you all night.” She said this quickly enough for her to leave the room without me saying anything. I sat on the bed and put my hands on my lap. Fluttershy has been waiting for me to wake up... and I was sleeping with Twilight? What is she going to think of me...? I shook that idea away and started thinking, “Fluttershy just sees me as a friend. Besides, what she does not know won’t hurt her, right?” I smiled at myself and walked over to the door. I took deep breath, and slowly opened the door. I slowly walked down the staircase, and into Twilight’s living room. I saw Fluttershy sleeping on the ground near the table where Spike attacked me, and it made my entire body turn numb. How could I have slept with Twilight last night? What is she going to think of me...? Why did I do this? I walked over to Fluttershy’s sleeping body and had a mix of emotions race through my body. I sat down on the ground near her, and started petting her mane, like I did to calm her down when we first met. I do not know why, but the thought of me sleeping with Twilight last night brought tears to my eyes when I was doing this. Why am I feeling this way towards animals? What the hell is wrong with me?