My Story as a Horse Shifter [#1]

Chapter 15

We were all quiet for a bit until Luisa asked, "So Max, are you and Mel together?"

I was surprised at the question. I didn't know what Max would say but I silently waited for his answer.

"Well, it's a bit complicated at the moment but we're friends without a doubt," he said.

That seemed like a good way to describe it. I mean we weren't official or anything.

I changed the subject by telling Luisa where I lived. We got there in no time.

"Mom, I'm here!" I shouted, knocking on the door.

"Coming, honey!"

She came outside and we hugged.

She saw Max already out of the car and said, "So, you must be Max right?

"Yes, it's nice to meet you," he said. "It's nice to meet you, too Max. My name is Maria, Melody's mom." she said, smiling.

"It's nice to meet you, too, Maria," he said, smiling back.

"Mom, would you mind if I show him around?" I asked.

"Oh, not at all. I'll talk with Max's mom. Don't be gone for long!" she said.

I held Max's hand and took him towards Beauty's stall.

"Beauty, I'm gonna take you to the lake so no one can see us, okay?" I asked.

She neighed and I opened her stall. I grabbed her halter and took her out with Max right behind me.

Once we reached lake, I said, "Okay Beauty, you can shift now."

Beauty shifted and looked at us.

"Alex!" I exclaimed.

We hugged each other for a bit. I pulled away and she asked, "So Mel, have you shifted yet?"

"Not yet. I'm so nervous. I've been in pain all day," I said, worried.

Max rubbed my back.

"It'll be okay, Mel. Trust the process."

The tingles calmed down a bit.

"You'll be fine. Max and I are right here. Give it a try," she said.

"Okay, here goes," I said.

I closed my eyes and pictured myself as a beautiful brown horse and then I heard my bones cracking. It was a bit painful at first.

I let out a tiny squeal and then I opened my eyes. I felt a lot taller than before. I looked down to see that I was a beautiful Red Roan Quater Horse!

Max and Alex looked at me and shifted. I had never seen Max as a horse. He was a handsome Palomino Quarter Horse. Beauty was a beautiful Chesnut Quarter Horse.

"Wow, Mel. You're beautiful," he said.

"Looking great, girl!" Alex added.

"Thanks, guys. We have to figure out some names for when we're in horse form. Alex is her real name and Beauty is her horse's name. My horse's name is Whisper. What's yours?" I asked.

"Oh, mine is Sunny," he said.

"Okay you two, shift back before we get caught," Alex said.

Max and I shifted but Alex stayed as Beauty because she had to be led back into her stall. I walked back with Max pulling Beauty by her halter.

I felt Max's soft breath by my neck. It gave me shivers. I quickly turned around and said, "I can feel your breath on my neck!"

He laughed and I slapped his arm lightly.

"I just can't get enough of you," he said, smiling.

"Well, now is not a good time. Sorry Beauty," I said, blushing.

He chuckled before we finally reached the stables. I showed him Buttercup, my mom's horse.

Max seemed to have a liking to him because he asked me, "Can I ride him?"

"Sure!" I said.

I helped him tack up Buttercup and then I set up some jumps while he got on.

"It's okay, Buttercup. You can trust me," he cooed.

"Hang on, I'm gonna tack up Beauty again. I'm challenging you," I said, giving him a smirk.

"Oh, you don't know what you're getting yourself into," he said, smirking back.

I went to tack her up. I mounted Beauty and said, "Come on girl, let's show him what we're made of."

Hey guys! Who do you think is going to win Mel or Max? I love challenges. I didn't mean for it to be a cliffhanger but since I have to go to school tomorrow, I have to go to sleep. Sorry, if I have "free time" during school, I'll write and I'll publish once I get home. Thanks guys. I love you. Goodnight guys!!