//------------------------------// // Chapter 16 // Story: Hitch-ing the Trailblazer into the Zipp-ing Storm // by Twilyx360 //------------------------------// The Movie had ended. It was amazing, and it went through all the emotions. But refreshingly didn’t end with tears. Just plain good satisfaction. And a smile. But a certain Zipp Storm felt only one thing, after spending both screenings sitting next to Hitch. Felt one emotion. Joy. Zipp was trot-dancing in the hallway on her own, as she had the dumbest smile on her face. And just then Sunny and Pipp showed up. “Um, are you ok Zipp?” Asked Pipp. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you dance like that before.” Said Pipp with a chuckle. “Oh uh. You're not recording are you!?” Asked Zipp. “Uh no.” Answered Pipp.  “Oh well I uh. Honestly, I’m better than ok.” Said Zipp with a smile. “Why? Was the movie that good?” Asked Sunny. “Oh yeah, it was amazing. But well…” Zipp was about to go on. But she was hesitant. Her crush on Hitch hadn’t gone unnoticed. But she was most hesitant about telling Pipp. Out of fear that she might reveal the secret. Zipp sighed. “I don’t know if I can say ‘how I fell’ yet.” Said Zipp cluing Sunny in. Sunny nodded in response. “Um. Zipp, is there something going on?” Asked Pipp. “Zipp. What is it?” Pipp continued. Sunny looked at Zipp and said. “Zipp. You know you’re going to have to tell Pipp at some point.” Zipp facehoofed mostly because she knew Sunny was right. “Ok.” Said Zipp. “Ok Pipp. When I tell you this, PLEASE! Don’t tell anypony else.” Zipp begged. “Ok, I won’t.” Said Pipp bluntly. “Pipp, for a while now I’ve had a crush on Hitch. I didn’t tell you because I was afraid you would tell somepony the big secret. Look I trust you, but please. Don’t tell Hitch, and don’t post anything about this online. I’m finally starting to feel comfortable having feelings for him. And I’ll tell him when I want to.” Said Zipp. Pipp gasped in both shock and joy. “Sis! Oh, my pony! I’m so happy for you! And look, don’t worry. I won’t tell anypony. It’s actually kinda scary and creepy to gossip about that online. Trust me, I know…” Said Pipp. “Wait seriously?” Said Zipp. “Zipp. There are some FREAKS! online that make some…ugh…very, very! Disturbing rumors. You have no idea how creepy it is!” Stressed Pipp. “Yes I do. That’s why I don’t want followers.” Said Zipp. “Oh… I. Zipp I’m sorry I just, you and everypony else broke me out of my comfort zone, and I ended up liking it, a lot. And then we bought ponies back together and magic came back. So I thought you would like followers if you broke out of your comfort zone.” Said Pipp. “Oh… Pipp. Look, I break out of my comfort zone at my own pace. And I’m so sorry about that night. And how you-“ Said Zipp as she was cut off. “Don’t be. I told you, I like everything we did. I wouldn’t have opened mane melody or have friends like all of you.” Said Pipp sincerely. Sunny smiled at that. “Aw thanks Pipp.” She said as she gave Pipp a hug. And Zipp joined in. “So, when did you start crushing on Hitch?” Asked Pipp with a sly grin. “Oh well, I don’t actually remem-“ Zipp was cut off again. “Riiiight. It totally wasn’t love at first sight huh?” Said Pipp. Zipp blushed a deep red. She had no idea at the time. But she made a point. “Oh. And that time when you were at the sheriff station?” Said Pipp grinning smugly. “I-I. How did you know that!?” Said Zipp hiding her face behind her wings. “Oh, Hitch told me everything. And wow sis! you were so, flirting with him.” Said Pipp. “Duh- ah!” Stuttered Zipp. “I knew it all along sis. I knew you like-y Hitch-y.” Pipp teased again. “Dagh! Make it stop!” Said Zipp, turning a deep shade of red. Sunny was chuckling. “She’s actually kinda right though. You were kinda flirting.” Said Sunny. “Seriously though, Zipp. I’m happy for you. And I hope things turn out good Zippy~!” Finished Pipp. As she started patting Zipp on the head. Zipp was on the floor in the fetal position. Completely embarrassed. Yet happy that things went better with Pipp then she expected.