Rarity's P.O.V.
Yes, yes, yes! I can finally show my love to Trixie around my friends! The past week has been difficult to get by, but it’s over. I don’t have to repress my affection anymore. I’m hugging my girlfriend so tight, that I fear I’m going to break her bones. Trixie isn’t complaining, though. Which meant I can hold her even tighter?
“Rarity…” Rainbow Dash was calling me. I tried to ignore her, but she kept insisting. “Rarity!” I reluctantly let Trixie go and turned around to face my friends. My athletic friend wasn’t sure how to react about what she just witnessed. “Mind explaining what’s going on between you two?”
“Ah think it’s very clear what’s goin’ on, sugarcube.” Applejack spoke, starting to recover from the initial shock.
“But it makes no sense… Until yesterday Trixie has been avoiding us, and now they’re dating all of the sudden? How did this happen and when?”
“It’s a long story, and I’m dying to tell you all about it. I only ask you to be patient and wait until we gather after school.” I said with a big smile as Trixie held my hand. “This is real, Rainbow Dash. Trixie and I are truly in love.”
“Why didn’t you tell us anything?” My athletic friend kept asking question after question.
“I thought you, of all people, would appreciate that I don’t talk about my love life. You groan loudly every time I speak about love or see Sunset flirt with Fluttershy.”
“W-Well, that’s true, but I would still want to know. I’m your friend. We’re your friends. Why the secrecy?” My friend got me. I couldn’t say anything without throwing Trixie under the bus, so I remained silent and looked down. However, Trixie stood in front of me.
“That would be my doing. I asked her not to say anything.” I stared at Trixie in awe. She’s really taking all the responsibility?
“Why am I not surprised… ouch!” Rainbow Dash said with annoyance after Applejack hit her with her elbow. “Why did you do that?!”
“You could try to be nicer, Rainbow.”
“I know that they’re dating, but it doesn’t mean I’ll immediately start liking Trixie!”
“I’m not expecting you to become friends right away, but you can at least start again. Trixie is a different person. Get to know her.” I said as I stood beside Trixie.
Rainbow Dash crossed her arms and stared at Trixie with an unfriendly look. I glanced at my girlfriend. She was trying to smile. “So… what do you suggest I do?” Rainbow Dash asked. “How do we start anew?”
“Oh, I know!” Pinkie Pie suddenly said as she hugged me, Rainbow Dash and Trixie. “Why don’t we invite her over to the Halloween movie marathon?! That will be fun!”
“What?” Rainbow Dash wasn’t fond with the idea. “That’s for friends only!”
“Trixie is a friend, silly!” Pinkie Pie said with her usual bright smile. “She’s Rarity’s girl-friend. It counts!”
“It doesn’t!” Rainbow Dash was too stubborn sometimes…
“I appreciate the offer, but… I don’t want to be a bother.” Trixie said.
“Now, hold on.” Applejack intervened. “Rainbow, if Rarity says that Trixie is a different person, ah believe her. She wouldn’t be datin’ her if that wasn’t the case. She’s askin’ us ta give her a second chance, and frankly, the movie marathon is a good way to start.”
“Applejack’s right, Rainbow.” Sunset joined in. “I have been spending time with her as well for the past months. She has really changed.”
“You too?!” Rainbow Dash glared ar Sunset. “Who else has been hanging out with Trixie in secret?!”
“U-Umm…” Fluttershy blushed and hid behind Sunset.
“You have to be kidding me…” Rainbow Dash seemed like if she was about to explode. She took a deep breath before facing Trixie again. “Alright, you can come. But I’ll be keeping an eye on you.”
“Deal!” Pinkie Pie replied for Trixie. “Alright! This is going to be great!” Pinkie Pie tightened the hug, pulling us even closer to each other. Rainbow Dash was visibly uncomfortable by being so close to Trixie, while my girlfriend tried to avoid her gaze. I hope the movie marathon doesn’t end up in disaster.
After school, I was able to walk out the grounds with my friends and Trixie at the same time. Trixie asked me earlier to accompany to her apartment to share the news with her brother, so I had to part ways from my friends today. I’m also eager to tell him we made up.
“Well, that went well, don’t you think?” Trixie asked.
“It did. Trixie, I’m so happy that you finally got the courage to speak to my friends.” I said as I linked arms with Trixie.
“T-Trixie wanted to prove you how much you mean to her. It’s also a relief that Lavender Lace and Fuchsia Blush will stop being a problem.”
“True. I just couldn’t stand them anymore. How did you manage to have them around all this time?”
“I don’t know, but it wasn’t easy, I tell you. One more day and I would have punched them in the face.”
“It’s over now, darling. We can finally be together. No more obstacles.”
“Yeah…” Trixie looked at me. I caught her gaze. “I have to admit, I feel like I just got rid of a lot of weight from my shoulders. I thought it would be worse.”
“See? I knew there was nothing to worry about. My friends are caring. That’s why I love them.”
“Love them?” Trixie raised an eyebrow.
“Not like that! I love them as friends. Good friends. You’re the only one who I love, love.”
My girlfriend chuckled as she proudly puffed her chest. “Trixie only wanted to hear those words again.”
“Oh-” I blushed before smirking. “-delightfully devilish Trixie.” I kissed her on her cheek, making her gasp and smile at me. “You’re going to hear those words very often from me.”
Now it was Trixie the one to blush. “W-Well, of course! It was only natural.”
I giggled and laid my head on her shoulder. I snuggled all the way to her home.
“Hello? Clementine!” Trixie called for her brother as soon as she walked into her apartment. I was still clinging into her arm.
“Up here, baby girl!” I heard Clementine’s voice coming from the rooftop. Trixie and I headed there.
“Hello Clem! Oh, hi Rose!” Trixie greeted both her brother and his girlfriend.
“Hello, Trixie.” Rosemary smiled at Trixie and then noticed me. “Oh, Rarity! By the looks of it, you two are in good terms again!”
“Yup!” Trixie replied. “Our relationship isn’t a secret anymore.”
“That’s… great. I’m happy for you two.” Clementine didn’t sound too excited. Was there something wrong?
“Clementine…” Rosemary said with a worried tone.
“I’m fine, I’m fine…” Clementine avoided my gaze and turned around. “It’s good to see you again, Rarity…” that didn’t sound convincing. I looked at Trixie. She wasn’t happy to see Clementine like this. Quite the opposite actually. She was frowning. What did I miss?
“Clementine, you promised me-” Rosemary was cut short by the man in question. I could barely tell what where they saying since they were whispering.
“I didn’t break my promise, yet.”
“But you’re being too obvious.”
“I’m sorry, but you know me. I have to say something.”
“You will do more harm than good.”
“I can be polite. Just give us some privacy.”
“Clem, a-are you sure…?” Clementine gave his fiancee a serious look. Afterwards, Rosemary spoke with her eyes focused on Trixie’s brother. “Trixie… let’s go downstairs.”
“I thought I said to leave the subject alone.” My girlfriend wasn’t keen with the idea, whatever it was. I’m so lost.
“Just do it, Trixie.” Clementine spoke. “It’s better that I have this conversation with Rarity now. I can’t promise I’ll be able to hold back forever.” Trixie kept frowning and looked away. Rosemary walked towards the door and Trixie followed her. Once the door closed and the footsteps could no longer be heard, I turned my attention on Clementine, who was still facing his back to me. Just what’s going on?
“Umm… you want to talk with me…?”
“Yes.” The coldness of his voice took me by surprise. “You and I need to have a…” he turned around. He wasn’t looking friendly like he usually does. “-serious conversation regarding my sister.”
“S-Sure… what’s wrong? Aren’t you happy that Trixie and I are in good terms again?”
“Yes, of course I am. But…” He sighed. “Rarity, what you did was a little too extreme.”
“You mean asking Trixie to talk to my friends?”
“The problem is how you did it.” Clementine crossed his arms. He was looking more and more furious the more time it passed. “You forced her to talk to your friends. I thought you were supposed to be more rational.”
“But Clementine, I couldn’t stand lying to my friends anymore. After all the months we have been together, she never tried to approach them. I just wanted to end the lies…” I could feel my eyes getting wet.
“You could have tried to ask her nicely to do it. You know she’s stubborn, Rarity. She just needed a little push. What you did was like kicking her into a room and locking the door until she did what you wanted. Is that your idea of nice?”
“N-No…” He wasn’t wrong. Clementine just made me realize what an awful person I was. I was so focused on my stress for hiding my relationship that I didn’t even stop to think about Trixie’s feelings. I wanted my struggle to be over, and I didn’t care if Trixie got hurt in the process. Tears escaped from my eyes and I sobbed before covering my face with my hands. Oh, Trixie… how can I claim to love you if I do this to you…? I gasped when I felt something on my shoulder I looked and saw that Clementine was in front of me now, with his hand on my shoulder.
“Listen… I’m sorry for scolding you like this, but… I love my sister. She has suffered enough for a lifetime and I want her to be happy. She’s clearly happy with you and I’m thankful for that. I don’t hate you, so don’t worry…”
“It’s the first time I’m dating someone, and I think it’s the first time for Trixie too. We are inexperienced… I’m making awful mistakes…”
“You’re… not Trixie’s first relationship…”
“Wh-What?!” I gasped and glared at Clementine. The shock stopped my tears from coming. Was that true? It had to be. Clementine has no reason to lie. He wasn’t looking at me. He was staring at the floor.
“It happened a few years ago. They barely dated a month.” He pressed the palm of his hand on his forehead ”I should have said nothing…”
“Why didn’t she tell me about her this?”
“The relationship didn’t end well and Trixie didn’t want to get involved in a relationship ever again afterwards. Rarity, you might have made some mistakes, but you’re far better than Trixie’s ex-girlfriend. She was despicable. I got mad that you hurt Trixie… but you’re not proud of it. You regret it. I can see it in your eyes. I’m sorry for being harsh on you before, but like I said, I don’t want to see my baby girl suffer again.”
“I understand, Clementine… I completely understand. I would have acted the same if someone broke my sister’s heart… I promise you, Clementine. Hurting her is the least I want. I really love her. I want to make her happy.”
“You already are.” Trixie’s brother said as he smiled at me. “She has started to smile since you accepted the purse she bought for you. Being part of your life is everything she needed to be happy.”
My tears reappeared, but this time of joy. “I-I’m sorry, Clementine. But I have to talk to Trixie. Thank you…”
“You’re welcome.” I turned around and walked down the stairs. I found Trixie and Rosemary on the kitchen. My girlfriend stood up upon seeing me.
“What did my brother say? I swear, if he- oof!” I cut her short with a tight hug. I caught her off guard. Her arms remained stretched.
“I should… leave you alone now, yes?” Rosemary said as she walked away, towards the rooftop. My tears kept flowing as I sobbed.
“Rarity… what did my brother say to you…?”
“What I needed to hear…” I said before looking at her. “I’m sorry, Trixie. I shouldn’t have forced you to talk to my friends the way I did. There was another way…”
“Rarity…”
“No, let me…” I placed a finger on her lips. “These are good tears, Trixie. Clementine reminded me how much I mean to you…”
“O-Of course you’re important to me, Rarity. Everything I did lately, I changed for you. You gave me the strength to be nice to others; you helped me to get rid of terrible company. You changed my world… for the best. I will never be able to thank you enough for everything you did for me.”
I smiled and blushed deeply. “I’m happy to be the reason you transformed your life, but I feel really guilty for putting you in a complicated situation…”
“Don’t be…”
“How not to, Trixie?!” My girlfriend was taken aback by my sudden burst. Her eyes widened and she moved her head backwards. “What kind of girlfriend does that? I grew impatient. I wanted everything to be the way I wanted and I didn’t stop to think on your feelings! Trixie… I’m sorry… I’m so, so sorry… I wish I could show you how important you are to me…”
“But you are.”
“Huh?” Trixie cleaned my tears with her hands before placing them on both of my cheeks. She was smiling.
“Rarity, don’t you see? Your guilt and your desire to mend the problem is enough proof. I forgive you, Gem.”
“Tr-Tri- Mphf!” I was cut short by a kiss. I was taken by surprise, but when I recovered my senses I allowed myself to melt into the kiss, leaving my arms hanging. I slowly closed my eyes and returned the kiss. When our lips separated, we gazed into each other’s eyes. “You always know what to say and do to make me smile… that’s why I love you…”
“Well, I’m glad you don’t love me for my wealth.” We both giggled.
“Of course not, I’m not that kind of person. And you?”
“Err…”
“Trixie!” I slapped her on her face playfully, not for real, of course. We smiled at each other while I stoked her hair. “So… if you don’t want to go to the Halloween movie marathon with me and my friends, I’ll understand. I won’t force you into a situation you don’t want to be in again.”
“No, it’s okay. I’ll go.”
“Are you sure?”
She nodded. “Yeah. Things are different now that they know of my change. Although that Rainbow Dash girl still scares me a little.”
“Just let me and my friends handle her. Focus on enjoying the night and getting to know my friends.
“I will.”
“There’s still a few days left. If you want, I can tell you a little about them.”
“I would love that. But let’s go somewhere else for that.”
“Hmm, I suppose we can revisit that gorgeous flower garden now.” Trixie nodded and gave me a peck on my lips before taking my hand.
“Clementine! Rarity and I are leaving! I’ll let you live until I return!” Her tone of voice and face expression didn’t appear to be angry, so I felt relief.
“Okay, have fun you two!” A faint reply was heard. Trixie opened the front door and we both walked out. I decided not to bring up her ex-girlfriend. At least not for now.
It was finally Halloween. Decorations were in place and candies were bought. My friends and I decided not to wear any costumes. There was no point since we weren’t going anywhere outside Rainbow Dash’s house. I was almost ready. I had already taken a shower and I was dressed. The only thing left was my hair. I sat on my dressing table and I was about to begin working on my hair, when someone knocked on my door.
“Rarity, it’s me, Trixie! Your father let me in.”
“Come on in, darling!” I’m almost done. I saw how Trixie walked in through the mirror.
“It’s so weird to see you with your hair down, but you still look gorgeous.”
“Th-Thank you, Trixie.” Her flirting was never going to stop me from getting flustered. My cheeks felt instantly hot. “Feel free to sit on my bed. I’ll be right with you.”
“Take your time, Gem.” I saw how Trixie walked towards my bed and sat on it via her reflection. She checked her phone until I started to comb my hair. I then noticed that she fixed her eyes on me. Her smile made me flush even more. “You know, I can see your blush from here.”
Temperature levels rising! My, gosh, Trixie, you’re really a charmer~ “W-Well… it’s hard not to. With you looking at me like that…”
“It’s the first time I see you taking care of your hair. I’m… loving it. P-Please, continue.”
I laughed nervously. I could barely handle her flirts. “Alright then.”
As I continued combing my hair, Trixie spoke again. “I wouldn’t mind if you took more time to get ready.”
“Trixie-pixie, my friends are expecting us. I can’t go slower.”
“Can’t they wait?”
“It’s the first time you’re gathering with them. It wouldn’t be right to show up late.”
“Aww…” Trixie pouted. I couldn’t help but giggle.
When I finished with my hair, I turned around and stood up. I walked towards my girlfriend, who stood up by the time I reached her. “Another day, I’ll be happy to oblige. I want this day to be perfect. You must get along with my friends.”
“Trixie will make a good impression. Don’t worry about me, I got this.”
I smiled and kissed her forehead. “Okay, then. Let’s go.” I took her hand and walked out my room. “Dad, we’re leaving now. I promise I’ll be back early.”
“Have fun you two. Goodbye.”
“Goodbye, Mr. Hondo. Pleasure to see you again,” Trixie said.
“Likewise, dear.” My father replied before we left my house. The breeze was cold. Fortunately, we had coats on.
On the way to Rainbow Dash’s house, we could see all the decorations everyone made for Halloween and all the kids wearing costumes playing Trick or Treats. While we walked, we saw Scootaloo and Apple Bloom on the other side of the road, wearing costumes as well.
“Oh, look! Sweetie Belle’s friends!” Trixie commented.
“Yeah, they’re going to meet with Sweetie Belle at my house. I hope they get a lot candies.”
“I’m sure they will, and I hope she saves me some.”
I laughed softly. “She will, darling. I’ve already told her she can’t eat everything in one sitting.”
“Good girl.” Trixie said as she patted my head. “Sorry, I don’t have any treats right now. Will this do?”
I puffed my cheeks. “I’m no dog!”
My girlfriend chuckled. “I love you~”
I blushed deeply and looked away. “Tr-Trixie! D-Don’t start abusing…”
We continued walking until we arrived to Rainbow Dash’s place. I took a deep breath and looked at Trixie.
“Well… shall we go in?” My girlfriend asked.
“Not yet.” I said as I checked her. I accommodated her clothes. I saw that her hair was slightly off, so I licked my thumb and combed her hair with it.
“I’m just meeting your friends. Not marrying them.” Trixie said, laughing a bit.
“I told you I want this night to be perfect. I’m making sure they adore you.”
Trixie took my arm away from her hair. “Rarity, you have already told me a little about them. Trust me, I’ll be fine.”
“I trust you, Trixie-pixie. But-” My girlfriend placed her index finger on my lips to silence me.
“Then there’s nothing else to say. I admit that I’m nervous, but I want to do it. You have prepared me for this, so did Sunset and Fluttershy.” Trixie placed her hands on my arms and leaned to kiss me on my forehead. “I’m ready.”
My body was feeling hot again. I was boiling! I don’t even know how I’m doing to remain standing. My legs are trembling! Is it noticeable? I was also unable to talk, so I nodded. Trixie smiled and was about to ring the doorbell, when I stopped her.
“Wait!” She looked at me, confused. “L-Let’s take a picture first. It’s your first time hanging out with my friends. I want visual memory!”
“Oh…” Trixie chuckled and moved her hand away from the doorbell. “Of course.” I placed an arm around her shoulder and put the phone above us to take the selfie. Trixie kissed my cheek just as I was about to take the photo. She took me by surprise. My girlfriend smirked when I laid my eyes on her. “What? You were off guard and I took my chance.” I laughed softly and put my phone away. Just as I did it, the door opened, with Applejack on the other side.
“Ah thought ah recognized yer voices!” My friend said with a bright smile “Come on in! Rainbow’s busy helpin’ Pinkie decoratin’ the Halloween cookies.”
“A-Alright, thank you, Applejack.” My voice cracked a little.
“Don’t mention it.” Applejack closed the door and walked behind us until we reached the living room. I glanced at my friend and noticed that she was focused on Trixie. Her face didn’t show skepticism, which relieved me. I bet she wasn’t sure how to feel about her. When she realized I was looking at her, Applejack quickly smiled at me. I could notice she blushed of embarrassment. Once in the living room, we found Fluttershy placing glasses on the coffee table and Sunset bringing two jars, one filled with orange juice and the other with water. My best friend was the first one to raise her head. She smiled upon seeing us.
“Oh, good evening Rarity, and Trixie.”
“Good evening, darling. And you too, Sunset.” I greeted my friends.
“Hello!” Sunset cheerfully said. “You made it just in time! We’re ready to watch some movies.”
“Fluttershy picked the first one!” Pinkie Pie said as she walked in, alongside Rainbow Dash. They were both carrying plates filled with cookies, all of them Halloween themed. They placed them on the coffee table.
“Oh, really? Which movie has she chosen to begin this lovely evening?” I said as Sunset gave me a glass full of juice. “Thank you, darling.”
“The Strange World of Jack.” Fluttershy replied.
“Oh, that’s weird hybrid which no one knows if it’s a Christmas Movie or a Halloween one?” Trixie commented while she headed to sit on the couch.
“It’s not a bad movie.” Rainbow Dash said with an unfriendly tone.
“I never said it was. Weird doesn’t always mean bad. I love that movie.” Trixie was slightly offended by Rainbow Dash’s hostility. The ambience changed, so I stepped in to fix it.
“Now, now, there’s no need to be like that, Rainbow Dash. I can assure you she means no harm. I told you, we have been together for several months now.”
“I-I know, but… this is new to me… to us. You were all mushy mushy with her for all that time, but it’s still hard to see her being nice.”
“Yer right by sayin’ it took us by surprise, Rainbow, but you need to trust Rarity and give Trixie another chance.” Applejack joined in. Meanwhile, I saw that Pinkie Pie was offering cookies to Trixie with her usual smile.
“I do trust Rarity, AJ! I never said I didn’t. But I can’t just forget everything she did so easily! Have you forgotten that it wasn’t simple to accept Sunset as a friend either?”
“Ah know that, but you have seen how Trixie stepped in when Lavender Lace and Fuchsia Blush were lookin’ for trouble with us! And frankly, Trixie’s schemes were never that clever. Oh, no offence, sugarcube.”
“None ta-” Trixie was interrupted by Sunset, who frowned all of the sudden and turned her hand into a fist.
“Hold on there, Applejack! No! Don’t do that-”
“Whattya mean?” Applejack, as well as all of us were confused.
“I mean the ‘no offence’ thing. When I was redeeming myself, I heard those words over and over again. It pissed me off! I didn’t say anything to be nice, but I won’t let any of you to do the same on Trixie. I also got to know Trixie before you and I know her real self. She doesn’t need to get those words drilled in her head like I did. I know I was nasty before, I already felt regret and guilt, and you guys were making things worse by constantly reminding me who I used to be! Trixie is a good friend, and as such, I don’t want her to go through the same problem as me, so please, I beg all of you, don’t say those words! We’re still getting offended anyway. They don’t work!” Sunset was panting by the time she finished her outburst. It took all of us by surprise. Her face softened when she saw our shock. She hugged herself, visibly ashamed. “I-I’m sorry everyone… I didn’t mean to…”
“No, you had a point…” Rainbow Dash was the one to speak first.
“We didn’t realize we were hurtin’ you. Ah wish you said somethin’ before.” Applejack followed.
“Sunset, darling, we’re sooo sorry. We won’t do that again. Pinky promise.” I imagine everyone were feeling extremely guilty, like me. We repeated those words so many times, like if it was nothing. Poor thing. I’m sure that was one of the reasons she felt she didn’t deserve to be happy. It was our fault.
Fluttershy placed her hand on her girlfriend’s shoulder. Sunset looked at her and smiled slightly as she took the hand with both of hers. “Now, now, it’s alright.” Pinkie Pie stood in front of Sunset, pouting. The equestrian girl used a hand to pat her head. “I know you wouldn’t have done it if you knew it wasn’t helping. I forgive you.” Pinkie Pie hugged Sunset, causing her to giggle. “Now, what do you say if we hit play and start this movie marathon?”
“Yay! Let’s have some fun! Pinkie Pie exclaimed as she took the remote. Rainbow Dash sat beside Trixie and crossed her arms. My friend avoided looking at her.
“So… what are your interests, Trixie...?”
“Oh, well, you might be interested to know that I play volleyball. I’m one of the Phoenix Wings.” Trixie said with pride.
“Wow, really? No way, that’s awesome!” Rainbow Dash was completely facing Trixie now. “I would never have guessed you were into sports! I could go to see you and maybe challenge you sometime!”
“You can, if you don’t mind losing against the mighty Trixie. My teams made it second place the last tournament.”
“You won’t scare me with your taunts! Losing isn’t my game!”
“Neither is mine.” They both spoke with the same confidence. I should have known Trixie would win Rainbow Dash over with sports.
“Well, it looks like those two are gettin’ along already.” Applejack commented. She was still standing next to me.
“I was so worried, but now, I can finally feel relief.”
“Congratulations, Rarity. Ah don’t know how you did it, but Trixie’s a nice girl. Ah’m happy for you two.”
“Thank you, Applejack.” I looked from my girlfriend to Applejack to smile at her. I knew her words were filled with honesty. I then noticed the movie’s opening song was about to end. “I think we should join them, darling.”
“Yer right.” We walked closer to the couch, where Trixie and Rainbow Dash were still talking. I glanced at Pinkie Pie, who was filling the glasses with juice and water, then at Sunset and Fluttershy. Sunset was embracing Fluttershy from behind and they were both watching the movie. The movie marathon was becoming a success.
We watched three movies before it was time to leave. Sunset and Fluttershy left ten minutes earlier. Trixie and I stood by the door, ready to leave.
“Thank you for the lovely evening, darling. I enjoyed it. I hope we can repeat it again sometime.” I said.
“Me too. Maybe we can watch Christmas movies next time?” Trixie suggested.
“Sure!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed from behind. She was cleaning. “We can gather at my place!”
“Thanks again for helping me with the cleaning.” Rainbow Dash said, turning her head to look at Pinkie Pie.
“You don’t need to thank me, Dashie! I know how much you dislike it.” Our cheerful friend said before returning to the housework. My athletic friend turned again to look at me and Trixie.
“I’m happy that you all had a good time. And, uhh, about earlier…”
“Please, no more apologies. We’re good.” Trixie said.
Rainbow Dash smirked. “That’s great. And I hope you don’t back down from our little match.”
“I never back down. Next Saturday, come to watch my practice. We’ll settle things afterwards.”
“You know you’ll be tired, right?”
“I know. That way it will be a fair match. It would be a shame if Trixie beats you in five minutes.” My girlfriend said as she puffed her chest with pride.
“Oh, you’ll regret that!” Rainbow Dash cracked her knuckles as she spoke.
“Oh, these women and their sports!” I pressed a hand on my forehead, pretending to be annoyed.
“Hey! You were the one who wanted me to talk to your friends. Having second thoughts?” Trixie said with a smirk.
“Alrigh’, sugarcube, ah’m leavin’ too.” Applejack said as she walked towards us. “You don’t mind if ah leave with you, right?”
“Not at all, Applejack.” I said before hugging Rainbow Dash. “Goodbye. I’ll see you later.”
“Goodbye, girls.”
“Goodbye, Pinkie!” I exclaimed. My friend exclaimed back at me.
“Goodbye, everyone!”
I smiled and returned to where I was. Trixie shook hands with Rainbow Dash.
“See you at school.”
“Likewise.”
Applejack, Trixie and I turned around and waved at our friend until she closed the door. At first, we were silent. I didn’t even dare to take Trixie’s hand. Applejack noticed this and smiled.
“You know ah’m not like Rainbow, sugarcube. You don’t need to hold yourselves back.” As soon as my friend said that. Trixie quickly took my hand. I gasped in surprise. “Well, and here ah thought Rarity was the clingy one.” Applejack said with a smirk.
“She usually is, but I wanted to steal her role this time.”
“Tr-Trixie!” my face turned bright red and my farmer friend chuckled.
“Ah seriously hope you tell us how this happened one day.”
“Don’t worry, Applejack, I will. I wanted all of you to get along with Trixie first. It’s a story I’m wish to tell you. I’ll be speaking for hours.”
“Then it was probably for the best you didn’t tell us tonight. We wouldn’t have been able to watch a single movie.”
I nodded and sighed in relief. “I feel like I took off a lot of weight off my shoulders. I’m so glad that I no longer have to hide Trixie from you, nor lie. Remember when I stumbled across you in downtown with my sister and her friends all those months ago? Trixie jumped into a bush. But we weren’t dating yet.”
“Let me see if… oh, you mean when Lavender Lace and Fuchsia Blush tried to humiliate you? Ah remember now. Wow, ah had no idea.”
“Trixie saved me from the humiliation. She couldn’t stop them, but she lent me her clothes.”
“That what happens when you’re hopelessly in love. You’ll do anything to help the person you like.” Trixie said, blushing.
“At that time the crush was one sided. My feelings weren’t born yet.” Remembering our early stage of friendship filled my inside with butterflies. To think that she has always been gazing at me on my back. How could I be so oblivious? Why did I take so long to fall of her? Her mere presence makes me smile.
“You always wanted romance in yer life, Rarity. Ah’m glad that you found it.” Applejack commented.
“Thank you, Applejack.”
“Yer welcome. Well, here’s where we part ways. We’ll speak more tomorrow.”
“Goodbye, Applejack!” We waved at her as she walked away.
“Ah’ll see you tomorrow!” Applejack waved back. It was just Trixie and me now.
“Come on, Gem. Let your Trixie walk you home.”
“I’ll be delighted.” We talked about the movies we watched that night. We shared laughs until we reached my home. I turned around and took both of Trixie’s hands with my own. “You did well tonight, Trixie-pixie. I’m proud of you.”
“Thank you. I’m proud of myself too. I can’t believe I postponed this for so long.”
“It’s okay, darling. The important thing is that it’s done. I’m more than happy to see you get along with my friends.”
“Anything for you.” I leaned towards her lips and gave her a big kiss.
“Good night, Trixie…” I whispered.
“Good night, Rarity.” She whispered back before giving me one last peck. As always, I hesitated when I had to let her hands go. But I know that her hands will be waiting for me tomorrow. I gave her one last glance before closing the door. I’ll have no problems to fall asleep tonight.