//------------------------------// // Chapter Five // Story: A Sparkle In the Dark // by PanzerAsp RD //------------------------------// I opened my eyes, and sat up. My arm was pulsing with pain, and I couldn’t help but let out a small groan as I stood up. I made my way toward the kitchen as I heard a noise from my room. Twilight walked out and made her way to my side. “Donnie, what’s wrong? Do you need something?” She asked, concerned. “I’m really thirsty, so I’m getting a drink.” I told her. She opened the fridge with her magic, and I stepped backward, giving her room. “What do you want?” She asked. I looked past her and into the fridge. “Water will be fine.” I said as I got a glass and set it on the counter. Twilight filled the glass with water and gave it to me. “Y’know, I only have one broken arm. I can still do some things.” I said smiling. “But, still, thanks for trying to take care of me, Twilight. I appreciate it a lot.” “Of course, Donnie, you took care of me, so it’s only right that I repay the favor.” said Twilight, as she watched me drink my water. I put down the glass and walked over to the couch. I sat down and looked at Twilight. “What can I do today? It’s only eleven.” I asked, pointing to the clock. She looked at the clock, and sat down next to me. “Well, I don’t know, what do you wanna do?” She asked, looking at me. “Well, what do you do all day when I’m at work?” I asked. “I clean the rooms, and other random stuff to pass the time.” She answered. “So, she cleans to pass the time...maybe I should get her something to do while she’s home.” I thought to myself. “Would Twilight like Xbox? No, no, besides I can’t afford one of them...but I want to get something great for her.” Twilight stood up and made her way to the bathroom. I laid back on the couch looking up at the roof, trying to ignore the pain from my arm. I looked over at the bathroom, the door hadn’t been shut, but the shower was running and I could hear her humming to herself from inside. I stood up and started walking over to the bathroom door. As I approached the door, I heard a knock on the door and turned my head, throwing myself off balance. I tripped and smacked into the wall, broken arm first. I screamed loudly, and the door flew open. My boss had run inside at the sound of my scream, and knelt beside me. “What are you doing, boy!?” He asked as he helped me onto my feet. I looked down at my arm, almost not able to answer. “I...was about to take a shower…” I said to him, trying to cover for the sound of the shower water. “Do you need me to help you inside?” He asked, trying to be helpful. “No, sir-- uh, Robert. I think I’ll be fine. Is there something you needed?” I asked, trying to be polite about kicking him out. “I just wanted you to know that I won’t be expecting you at work until you can get a cast for that thing, so don’t bother showing up for a while.” He told me. “I’ll need to get another job until then…” I said sadly. “I’m sorry, kid, but I can’t have you getting hurt on the site twice in a row. Besides, you only got one arm, what are you gonna do?” He pointed out. “I don’t know.” I answered. Robert walked over and sat down on my couch. “I’m gonna stay here for now, cause i don’t trust you not to hurt yourself again.” said Robert jokingly. I knew he was only being helpful, so I walked over to the bathroom door. “Robert, please leave before I get out of the shower.” I said, walking inside and shutting the door. “Alright, kid, I get it. You want time alone. I’ll see you soon.” I listened to him stand up and leave the trailer. I looked forward, Twilight was staring wide-eyed at me and blushing a lot. “D-Donnie...what are you doing..?” asked Twilight, her voice so quiet that I almost couldn’t hear what she was saying. I was staring at her in the shower, her hair down the side. To be honest, it was turning me on and I didn’t like it. “M-My boss came to the house, and I had to cover for the sound of the water by telling him I was about to get it.” I explained. “Well, get out!” She yelled angrily, still blushing. I swung the door open, and left. I closed it and sat on the couch. I smacked myself on the forehead. “How could I be attracted to a damn unicorn!?” I asked myself out loud. I shook my head, feeling like a weirdo. The water in the shower turned off, and minutes later, Twilight opened the door, and stepped out. Her face as red as a tomato, and her mane was still soaked, as if she hadn’t tried to dry off. I looked down and scratched my head. She approached me and stood in front of me. “I’m sorry, Twilight.” I said, looking down. “That’s okay, that just means we’ve both seen the other in the shower.” Said Twilight as she walked into my room and closed the door. “What!?” I shouted as I stood up. I walked over to the door and put my face near it. “What are you talking about, Twilight..?” “A few days ago, you took a shower, and I looked inside...I’m sorry, but at least I’m being honest about it…” She answered through the door. I moved my face away from the door. “You did!?” I felt my face getting warm. I remember the day I took a shower, and had heard a noise...that must’ve been her…I reached my hand out and turned the doorknob. I walked into my room, and sat on the bed next to Twilight. “Are you mad..?” She asked quietly. “No...I’m not mad...it would take a lot for me to get mad at you…” As I said this, I smiled at her, and ran my hand along her mane. She got closer to me, and lifted her head toward mine. I realized what was happening… Should I kiss her..?