Medicine School

>It's the third week of first semester at medicine school
>Midterm exams are around the corner
>And you've been studying like crazy
>Because you really want to be here
>You were a vet back on earth, not the best but not the worst either
>When you realized you can't homologate any of your subjects, you were heartbroken
>Animals are your passion, even though ponies don't like to be treated as such
>The point is, you love to save lifes, it is your life dream
>And nothing will stop you from doing what you love the most
>When you first presented at medicine school, dean of the faculty explained to you that it was ridiculous that a human's wish was to be a nurse pony
>I tried to explain him that it is my passion and I was a vet, but he is racist bitch
>Luckily, thanks to political influences (Twilight) I was admitted but, I compromised myself to get the best GPA each semester
>Not a big deal, you already know some things right?
>You were so wrong
>Ponies anatomy are nothing you've ever seen before
>There's nothing like pituitary gland or hormones >Everything works by magic
>Even earth ponies have some magic
>Basically you have to go back to middle school again
>And be the best of each class
>But Twilight believes in you
>And you believe in yourself too
>Etc
>This ride will be a pain in the ass
>But it'll be worth the effort
>You're on your way to basic earth ponies anatomy class when suddenly a pony crash into you with such force it makes you fall
>It was a painful hit, considering she's just an earth pony
>She had a white coat and a pink mane, a long mane
>Also she was carrying a lot of books, which makes the hit harder
>You didn't have time to apologize before she just dissappeared in the distance
>All you could catch from her was a 'I'm sorry' or something like that
>It doesn't matter, because now you have to hurry up to classes too
>Fortunately you aren't too far from the classroom, so you make on time
>The class starts shortly after you arrived
>It started explaining about the basics of stomach and digestive system
>Apparently earth ponies doesn't need energy to make their bodies work
>Because all their organic processes are based or magic
>The food only works as a magic battery
>That's why they can live only eating one type of food
>The class progressed normally when somepony crashed into the door
>It was the same white pony from earlier
>And it looks like she also see this class
>She looks like she's trying to explain her delay
>He makes like he doesn't care what she's saying and tells her to go to take place
>You feel like this isn't the last time you'll see
>Maybe it would be nice to meet her
>When classes were done, you tried to reach her
>But she ran out and dissapeared
>Looks like a constant routine for her
>But you won't give up soon
>You started to running, hoping to catch her fast
>But she's persistent, like she doesn't want to be caught up
>You two started to knock down all ponies you pass throught
>Until finally both of you get exhausted in front of the cafeteria
>When you realized all ponies were staring at you, because of the big mess you've done
>You were just about to talk to her, finally, but she won you
>"Can you please stop following me? I've been trying to avoid you the whole time, can't you see?"
>Wow
"Hey calm down, I just want to talk"
>"There's nothing to talk about. And if you excuse me, I don't find pleasant the fact that we are the focus of attention"
>Ok, that's not the way you met a new pony
>But you're pretty sure there will be plenty of chances to try again
>Now you can dedicate your efforts to learn about unicorn spell casting
>You're sure there's plenty of books here about it
>And also, if you got some time, play some vidya or whatever is the equivalent here in Equestria
"What an interesting white pony"
>You said to yourself before she dissapears at all
>After two long weeks you finally finish the firsts midterm exams
>You could say you were pretty good, good enough to continue your studies
>Also, you constantly see her, but she avoids you
>A lot
>Why tho?
>You don't remember to do anything wrong?
>Is she as racist as the dean?
>You should stop trying to catch her attention, but
>For some reason, you can't
>She so...hypnotizing
>The way she walks, or how she stares at you
>Or maybe you're an idiot
>You decided two days ago to research about her
>Stalking things
>And you found out her name is Red Heart, just like her cutie mark
>How convenient
>She was born an raised in Ponyville
>Her parent can barely afford her expenses, even Medicine School is free
>Living in canterlot is pretty much expensive
>That's not a problem for you of course
>Still, you feel you can befriend her
>You feel the urge to
>And you have a plan for that
>You're using her fascination for pegasi biology to catch her
>And then time will say
>You know she keeps almost her whole time at library
>She enjoys reading a lot
>Especially pegasi books
>And that's how you'll finally catch her
"Hello Red Heart"
>"Huh? Oh, it's you"
"Yep, it's me."
>"I'm trying to read. Do you mind?"
"Actually, I have a proposition for you"
>"Oh really?"
"It turns out that I know how much you like to read, also I know how much you like pegasus"
>"W-What? Who t-told you that?"
"Don't be embarrased. Look."
>"W-What is that?"
"It's a book about all things you'd want to know about pegasi"
>"1001 facts about pegasi? I was looking for that book for months! How did you...?"
"Let's just say I know some ponies..."
>"What do y-you want for the book? Sex? Just tell me when and where and we..."
"Whoa whoa. Who told something about sex?"
>"O-Oh, so what do you want?"
"Just promise me you'll make me company over the remaining semester?"
>"What? What kind of stupid...?"
"Do you want the book or not?"
>"...Fine. I guess"
"Great, so why don't we start our quality time together?"
>"Ugh"
"...And you like to spend afternoons how?"
>"...I don't know...eating some quesadillas and...reading maybe?"
"Maybe? Explain yourself"
>"I don't want to! I'm tired of this"
"C'mon, it's just a bunch of questions"
>"We've been here the whole day with you asking about my private life. Have you heard of privacy?"
"What do you mean? I'm not stalk-"
>"YES, YOU'RE STALKING ME! You know what? you can keep the book, I have things to do"
"B-But...I just wanted to meet you"
>"Good bye, and I hope I'll never see you again"
"Oh"
>Holy shit
>Now you really fucked it up
>How you didn't realize?
>You can forget about befriend her
>And you don't care much about it
>But you feel bad for her
>And you feel like shit
>Just like old days on earth, huh?
>You really want to apologize, but she don't want to see you anymore
>Maybe you should leave things like this
>...
>Or not.
>This time there would be no stalking
>No hidden gifts
>No unnecessary flowers or letters
>Just a normal conversation between a man and a pony
>The next day you went to the cafeteria at noon
>She's alone eating her homemade lunch
>How cute
>Maybe it's time to approach
>You're trying too hard not being a creep
>And, she already saw you so it's now or never
>"Stay away from me, I'll call the police I swear."
"Nononono please listen to me. Please listen."
>Ok she's listening you, don't fuck it up
"I only wanted to say that I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you feel unconfortable"
>"Well, you did. Now if you don't mind..."
"Ehmm, yeah. Ok, sorry wasting your..."
>She already left
"...time"
>Well, that's it
>I hope we can be friends now
>Someday
>Maybe
>Or maybe you should go back to your studies
>Yeah, that sounds a lot better
>Second midterm exams just started, and you haven't studied anything because of Red Heart
>You can't take her out of your mind, the reason doesn't matter
>You already forgot why you're here, and maybe it's time to get back on track
>So far you know that first exam is about nervous system on unicorns and magic control
>And that's it
>Luckily, you've always been a good reader
>So you have 32 hours, a jar of coffee and your autistic spirit to success on this
>Into the library you go
>I hope they don't mind you preparing coffee in the library
>So let's see
>Pretty much a normal equine nervous system
>The fun part comes with the connection with the horn
>The book explains that there is some kind of resine that connects the horn directly to the brain
>And the horn is just a channeler of nerve impulses in ponies
>You're doing pretty good
>But then, you see Red Heart
>Oh no, now you can't concentrate
>Fuck
>Oh shit, she's coming here
>You're pretty sure she's coming here
>Fuck, read the book
>READ THE FUCKING BOOK GODDAMIT
>"Ehm, hi...Anon?"
"Huh? Oh, hi. Didn't see you coming...
>"Hahah yeah, I wanted to talk to you"
"R-Really? W-What for?"
>"Uhm, I...I want to apologize for the way I treated you...especially last time we saw each other"
"You do? W-Why?"
>"I think I was mad at you because of nothing...but then you started with the stalking and that really made me..."
"Oh, yeah I didn't mean...I just wanted to..."
>"You don't need to apologize anymore. We're both adults right?"
"S-Sure..."
>"What are you doing?"
"I'm...uhh...s-stud-"
>"Studying for the exam? Oh, I could help you. I know a lot about unicorns. Their anatomy is too plain simple in my opinion"
"B-But why would y-you want..."
>"Well, maybe as a way to make it up, because..."
"..."
>You can't even articulate a word
>"Despite all weird things you could and will be, you're the only one to be interested in talking with me. And that's...good I guess? Heh"
>What the fuck is going on?
>"And that's why horn jobs spoils magic control over time..."
"Wow, I'd never thought about that"
>"Yeah, it's kinda interesting. Ehm, can I ask you a question?"
"Sure, I...I mean, it's ok. You can ask"
>"Why a human like you wants to be a nurse?"
"L-Like me? What d-do you me-"
>"I mean, you're socially awkward, have some weird routines, constantly smell weird and of course, always catching up attention in public places for no reason at all"
>You've never feel so humilliated in your life
>Which is impressive considering all she said isn't that bad
"I supposed I care too much for animals"
>"Animals?"
>Oh fuck
"Oh nonono, I mean that, in earth, you would be considered as an animal"
>"What are you trying to say?"
>You're fucking this up
"I mean..."
"*sigh* Forget it. Thanks for your time, I have to go now"
>It was good while it lasted
>"Wait, where are you going?"
"Huh?"
>"I thought you wanted to talk with me, and now you leave?"
"I thought you..."
>"Offended? Oh please, I haven't even reached my 30s"
"Oh..."
>"So, what do you say?"
"I-It's almost midnight, you know?"
>"And?"
>Wow
"I g-guess if it's ok with you, then it's ok with me..."
>"Great, now tell me more about 'animals' on earth..."
>So we spent the whole night talking
>But this time, it was real talking
>She enjoys my jokes and thinks pineapple on pizza is absolutely disgusting
>She's perfect!
>She's actually a very nice pony
>She dreams with being a pediatrician
>She told me that she loves foals, but doctors have explained them that she could never have her own children
>She almost burst into tears when she told me about it
>It was painful to me too
>Seeing her so hurt and vulnerable
>That's why she decided to study medicine
>She's incredible, she's so persistent and never gives up
>It's almost 4 am and we are still talking like nothing
>It feels magical
>To meet someone you can share everything
"You never told me why you were so reluctant to talk to me at first..."
>"Oh, well..."
>"Truth is, I wasn't the only one who wanted to study medicine in Ponyville"
>"As you already know, spots* here are limited"
>"My plan was to graduate with one of my friends, who also wanted to study medicine, but it turns out that the spot for her was taken for the human, as a request of the princess"
>"And when I first saw you, I couldn't handle it. You looked so stupid and lazy and useless and..."
"..."
>"Oh, sorry. I just got carried away."
"Anyways, I'm tired and I think I need to sleep"
>"Ehm..."
"What? What is it?"
>"Can I stay in your place? I live pretty far apart from here and I'm very tired too..."
>Luckily, you were too tired to try something while she sleeps
>And you have the exam
>In three hours
>You realized of that two hours later
>Oh fuck
>You just grab a pencil and a eraser and sprint towards the classroom
>You made it just in time
>And also you noticed Red Heart was already there
>What the fuck? She didn't even wake you up?
>Nevermind
>The exam starts and it looks pretty easy
>Red Heart sure is an amazing student
>She basically knew the whole exam
>Without her, you would never have answered this
>She's amazing
>The test takes you almost ten minutes to finish it
>So you can now relax and sleep some more
>You walk out of the classroom and see her waiting...something
>"Hey anon"
>She waves you
>But...you two barely met...
>Ok that's not true
>You know her entire life
>And last night, she learned about yours
>So it's ok if we hang out?
>You're not sure
>Also you're about to faint, so you can't think properly
"Oh, hey Red Heart."
>"So? How you did it?"
"I think it was pretty well. But now I don't want to talk about it..."
>"You're right, classes are boring. What do you say if we go drink some coffee?"
>No
>Please no
>You need to rest
>C'mon anon, just say it
>N
>O
"Sure, why not?"
>"I was thinking...maybe we should go to the local hospital, so we can learn directly from the source."
"Yeah, sounds great..."
>You're too tired
>She didn't noticed you were half asleep, and barely paying attention
>You can hear words coming out from her mouth
>But didn't understand a thing
"Of course sweetheart"
>You didn't realized of what you just said
>Because just after saying it, you fell asleep over the table
>You woke up in the same place you fell asleep
>Your neck is killing you
>Ugh, you feel a little better
>That's good, maybe
>You see Red Heart staring at you, with a confused look
>Did something happened?
"What's the matter?"
>"You...you called me...sweetheart..."
"Oh, did I?"
>"..."
"I can't recall it"
>"Why?"
"I was too tired, I didn't know what I was saying..."
>"Really? Oh, I see..."
>She looks...dissapointed?
>What?
>Could it be...?
"I-I mean, maybe...or maybe I don't remember because...because I was too tired. Yes, I fell asleep"
>"Oh, you didn't sleep well did you?"
"No, not really. Why aren't you tired? You slept as much as I did"
>"I'm used to not sleep too much"
"That's...interesting"
>"Maybe I should let you sleep, you're a pushover and I've been abusing of that..."
"Oh nono, don't worry. These little naps are very effective on me"
>"I see"
"Now we can go to that hospital if you want to"
>"YES I DO"
>So the rest of the week we spent every single free time together
>You can call it studying, eating, sleeping, hanging out or even at the hospital
>And it was nice, mostly because she helps you a lot with your grades
>Without noticing, you two were becoming very close to each other
>You are quite comfortable with it
>Final exams arrived, and you have never felt like this
>Every moment Red Heart and you have spent together
>Somehow, it becomes an unforgetable moment
>The way she looks at you
>How she walks
>How she reads that book about alicorns so you can understand
>The secret recipe she uses to make the best coffee in Equestria
>All those little moments wouldn't be the same without her
>You feel like an idiot thinking like this
>But you are in love
>You love her, you want to stay with her forever
>She's one in a million
>You don't want to let her go ever
>And today you will tell her
>She has to know
>After studying, of course
>...
>"Now, let's got to...ehm...ponies reproductive system"
"Oh, ok."
>"Well...uhm...as you can see here...mares tend to have estrus cycles during which they f-feel the need to....to..."
"Reddie, it's ok. I know about estrus"
>"Oh, thank Celestia. I'm not used to talk about these topics. Sorry"
"It's better for us, because I have something important to tell you"
>"What is it?"
"It's about us, you see, we've been knowing since classes started, right?"
>"Yeah?"
"And during all these 5 months, you have become the most important pony in my life. My supporter, my friend, my confident, my everything. And all those things you've done for me, they mean a lot"
>"Are you trying to..."
"I love you Red Heart, and I want you to be my girlfriend"
>"Oh Anon, I...I..."
>Oh jesus fuck
>"I love you too."
>This is the best day of your life
>It is the last day of classes
>And you fucked up
>Because that's how you do the things
>The last exams you didn't study
>At all
>Because of her
>You're not blaming her, of course
>It's not her fault
>But that means no more medicine school for you
>No more life dream
>You'll have to leave Canterlot, that means...
>No more Red Heart
>You can't even think of it
>You really face her
>But you have to....
>Oh shit she's coming
>"Hey Anon! Finally vacations, it is great don't you think?"
"Heh?"
>"Now we can spend the day cuddling each other in the couch just how you like it"
"Yeah..."
>"What's the matter?"
"It's just..."
>"You know you can tell me anything"
"I didn't make it"
>"Oh Anon, what happened to you? But don't worry, we can use some vacation for..."
"No, Red Heart, listen. I can't keep studying here. The dean hates me and I'm only here because of Twilight..."
>"Just because of your grades? T-That's not fair"
"I know but, I can't do anything"
>"What are you gonna do?"
"I guess I'll go back to Ponyville and work at Sweet Apple Acres like I used to"
>"B-But what about us? I'm so happy with you"
"I'm sorry"
>"No please, you can't do this. I-I will leave school so we can be together. That's it"
"Red Heart, if you really care about me, you're going to finish your career, work at an excellent hospital and be the best pediatrician I could ever met"
>"B-But...I'll miss you"
"...I know"
>The feeling of leave the only pony you've ever love is beyond words
>Hopefully you'll see her again someday
>Maybe
>You're not sure