//------------------------------// // ~Chapter 5~ // Story: Everytime // by Tranquil Stone //------------------------------// "Rainbow Dash?" asked Fluttershy, opening the door, "What are you doing here?" "Can I stay over at your place tonight?" Rainbow Dash asked, walking inside to avoid the now pouring rain, shaking herself dry. Fluttershy nodded, and walked upstairs with her friend. Rainbow dropped her bag on the floor, as Fluttershy brought her a towel and a cup of hot cocoa, "Thanks" Silence echoed in the room, as Dash quietly sipped. Fluttershy sat on the bed, next to her, "Um, you know my doors are always open for you but...why are you here Dashie?" Rainbow Dash didn't know what to say. What was bothering her? The fact that she lost the game...the fact that Soarin cheated to win...or maybe how he and Lightning Dust were- "Nothing" snapped Rainbow. Fluttershy sighed, but smiled a little. At times like these, she always knew how to open up her childhood friend. "If you don't want to tell me that's perfectly fine" replied Fluttershy, as Angel hopped onto her lap, "Angel's missed you" Rainbow Dash put down her mug and smiled. Extending her hand, Fluttershy placed the small bunny into her arms. Angel stood still, as Rainbow stroked his snow white fur, her cold problems melting away from the heat of his tiny body. "Being nice to Fluttershy?" she whispered to the bunny. Angel looked up, and threw a mischievous look, as if to say, 'No promises' Rainbow chuckled, gently letting Angel go. She took a deep breath in. Maybe telling Fluttershy would help her. "Soarin and I got into a bit of a fight" she finally confessed. "Why?" asked Fluttershy patiently. "I dunno" Rainbow shrugged, "I guess I was just mad we lost. And...and-" Should she tell Fluttershy that Cloudsdale cheated? Fluttershy placed a hand on her friend's shoulder. "They cheated. Soarin told me this morning, he said the guilt was too much for him. I would have reported him...but I know how much that win meant to him" said Fluttershy, looking down at the carpet. "What? Do you know how much that win meant to me?!" fired Rainbow Dash. Fluttershy didn't respond. "You knew too, didn't you? Don't worry, I know both your sides of the story" Fluttershy said, "Don't need to explain" Rainbow grabbed her bag and headed out the door. Fluttershy ran after her, standing between the door and Dash. Rainbow rolled her eyes, and turned back around, making herself comfortable on the floor of the room. "Can I help you?" she asked, as her friend stared at her in concern. "No. Can I help you? Please, can you tell me what's going on Rainbow. I know it hurts, tell me what's going on?" pleaded Fluttershy, facing Rainbow Dash, staring into her magenta eyes. "Fine! I can't deal with all these emotions!" shouted Rainbow, tears welling up, "I don't know why I'm so upset, but I just am. And seeing Soarin so happy with Lightning Dust makes me..." She hesitated, quickly wiping away her tears. "Jealous?" volunteered Fluttershy. Rainbow snorted, "Ew, why would I be jealous, I don't even like Soarin" Fluttershy chuckled, "I think I know what's wrong. You like Soarin, and not admitting that feeling is making you weak, and upset- not in control of your life. I know how that feels. When I first noticed I felt something for Discord, I pushed those feelings away, because I thought 'I could never like someone like him' but I realized, these feelings are within us. And it's important to recognize them or your life may seem like a bad dream, where you can't figure yourself out" Rainbow Dash stared in awe at her friend, who was literally glowing after giving that speech, "Wow, that was really inspiring. Thanks Fluttershy" The shy girl smiled, "No problem. Now do you have something to say?" Rainbow Dash nodded, and took a deep breath in, "I guess I have liked Soarin for the longest time. I was just to scared to admit that. I mean, it doesn't look good for my reputation. I don't want to be soft and vulnerable. I have a 'tough' thing going, ya know?" "I know. And I'm glad you decided to tell me" beamed Fluttershy, "Look, the best way to deal with this is to let him know how you feel. It'll get those emotions off your chest" Rainbow Dash shivered. Confessing to her close friend was one thing, telling Soarin how she felt was just so frightening. What if he didn't like her back? What if he thought she was creepy? What if he never spoke to her again? One thought led to another as Rainbow felt panic around her. Fluttershy noticed her friend was anxious. "Look, I know it seems hard. Even if he doesn't return the feeling, it's his loss. After all, you are the most talented and awesome girl as CHS" said Fluttershy, playfully poking her with her elbow. Rainbow smirked proudly. "Huh, that is true. How 'bout we order some pizza and enjoy a girls night? No boys on our minds?" suggested Rainbow, getting up and walking towards the door. Fluttershy joined her. "Deal!" The girls laughed. Despite anything, they knew they had each other, and that's all that matters. Soarin paced around his room, constantly checking his phone to seeif Rainbow had left a message. Nope. None. He sighed, sitting back down onto his chair. Pinkie Pie burst into the room, holding a bunch of balloons and streamers, and a cake saying 'SoarinDash4Life' She tucked the party supplies into her hair, and grinned at the boy. "So, did you two make it official yet?" she said, bouncing up and down. Soarin stared down at the floor. "No?" Pinkie rolled her eyes, "Why don't you tell her already that you like her?" "I would, but I know she doesn't like me, and she-" Soarin stopped abruptly, "Wait...how did you-" "Pinkie sense" Pinkie interrupted, as Soarin nodded slowly, "So what's the problem?" Soarin stood up. Someone had to know. He had to risk it, right? Plus, Pinkie was only one of Rainbow's closest friends, she would never tell Dash, right? The thought was ridiculous, of course Rainbow would find out one way or another. "I...I really like Rainbow Dash" confessed Soarin. Pinkie excitedly threw confetti around, leaping around the room. "Told you Tranquil! Not to long til it becomes canon" yelled Pinkie to the sky. Pinkie!! Stay in the story! Pinkie giggled, and made a sign signalling her lips were sealed. Soarin looked at her, puzzled. Pinkie Pie really was a mystery. "Now go tell her how you feel!!" exclaimed Pinkie. "Wait what?! What if she rejects me? She's too good for me" sulked Soarin. Pinkie rolled her eyes. "Soarin. Look at me" Pinkie said firmly, shaking the boy, "You are the Soarin Skies. Star soccer player. What girl, except me, wouldn't want you?" "No one" Pinkie snorted, and did a few cartwheels around the room, "You know how famous you are? Reaaaaalllllly famous" "Um. Not really. But it's worth a shot" shrugged Soarin, "I got nothing to loose anyway" As he left the room, Pinkie stared at the ceilings once again, and threw a smirk, "I'm so efficient. Fluttershy took forever trying to do what I did in under ten minutes. Boom!" PINKIE! STOP BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL!!!! Pinkie groaned, and threw a cupcake into her mouth. Those narrators are no fun whatsoever.