It was Tuesday afternoon over at the Arlen Animal shelter. This was one of Fluttershy's days where she would come in after school and volunteer.
From cleaning the cages to ensuring that they all have clean water and fresh food. If there was a task for her to do she will jump right on it.
Today would be no exception as she is tasked with washing the dogs toady. Luckily Fluttershy was able to recruit Bill to help her with this big task.
Outside behind the shelter Fluttershy along with her friend Bill the two began to work on bathing the dogs. Since Bill was a lot stronger than Fluttershy he would deal with cleaning the bigger dogs while she would dry them.
"Make sure you lather her pretty good." Fluttershy instructs Bill.
Bill squirts more shampoo into his right palm and slowly rubs it over the St Bernard. "Like this?"
"Very good." Fluttershy nods in improvement, handing over the hose over to him.
Bill takes it and slowly rinses over the dog. He gently smooths out any soapy residue that was left over. Once he was done he gently nudges the canine out of the way so Fluttershy can begin drying her.
"So Fluttershy..." Bill begins to speak.
"Hmm?" Fluttershy mutters, not taking her eyes off of the St. Bernard, drying off the large animal.
"Forgive me if I speak out of line, but why are you still single?" Bill asks.
Fluttershy momentarily stops drying, looking at Bill. "Why are you asking me that?"
"Call it curiosity, but it seems like you and Hank never seem interested in wanting to date anyone." Bill continues on, while emptying the tub of dirty water out of the bin. "I mean the rest of us have had dates and relationships before, but I've never seen you and Hank in the dating scene."
Fluttershy starts on drying the dogs paws before responding. "Well I can't speak for Hank other than maybe he's too shy to ask a girl he really likes, but for me it's just a matter of making decisions."
Fluttershy stands up and starts blow drying the large animal. "I feel like I'm too young to even consider wanting a boyfriend especially since I am fourteen and even if I was, I will not rush into anything that will detract me from my own personal goals."
"You mean like Twilight did when she decided to take a year off of Arlen High to study at fancy private school in Paris?" Bill asks, pulling back his massive hair, trying to tie it with a rubber band..
"Hmm, almost." Fluttershy said. "The difference between us is that her goals are towards increasing her education. Mine are a little different." She finishes drying the now clean St Bernard, whistling for the dogs attention she guilds her back to her cage. Closing the door behind her she turns to Bill.
"Well enough of that, we've got plenty of more canine friends to clean." Fluttershy smiles as she turns to the next cage to release another dog out.
Bill nods his head in agreement, knowing that Fluttershy is not one to speak too much about herself he decides to change the subject for now. Hopefully in time Fluttershy will be able to learn how to open herself up more. Just one day at a time.
"Alright let's get to work!" Bill exclaims slapping his hands together for one thundering clap.
Fluttershy giggles a little, seeing so much suds fly everywhere and sticking to Bill's hair. "Right, let's do our best."
It's times like this that make Fluttershy so honored to have friends like Bill. Hopefully his current girlfriend Lenore will appreciate him as much as all his close friends do. Fluttershy hopes that Bill has found his perfect match with Lenore.