A few days later...
Rainbow Dash has still been frequently visiting Twilight, without the others knowing, of course. It seems that each time they see each other, they're closer than before. Today is another day. Another visit.
Rainbow landed softly by Twilight's doorstep. She opened the door and stepped inside and was about to call Twilight's name, but that's when she saw her, book in hoof by her desk. She silently read what looked like a considerably large book, to Rainbow at least. She smiled. She hadn't realized how cute Twilight looked while she read. Wait, where did that come from? She shook her head, throwing the thought out the window. "Yo, Twi?" she said.
The unicorn yelped and tossed the book in the air. She frantically tried to catch it as it fell and the book fumbled in her hooves before hitting her face and landing on the floor. She quickly picked up the book and straightened herself. "Don't do that! You made me lose my progress!" she scolded the pegasus, who just chuckled.
"Jeez, calm down. It's just a book," she rolled her eyes. "You've read like what? A thousand already?"
Twilight blushed. "One thousand one hundred and twenty three, actually," she huffed.
Rainbow laughed. "You're not helping your case, Twi." She walked over besides Twilight and sat next to her. "What are you even reading?"
"It's a book on Quantum Physics. I'm trying to get back into it again," she replied. "You probably wouldn't be interested in it."
"You got that right." Twilight shot her a glare. "I'm joking!" she quickly defended before continuing, "Anyways, you want to do another session?" She looked at the book. "Actually, it looks like you're pretty busy. I can come back later, if you want."
"Oh, no it's fine. I was just finishing up a chapter anyways." A purple glow came from her horn as she levitated the book and put it on the bookshelf. "We can start now, if that's alright with you."
"Alright, Imma go grab my guitar then." She trotted off to get her guitar. Twilight watched as she went off upstairs to retrieve the instrument. To be completely honest, she didn't think she needed the sessions anymore. She just liked to hang out with Rainbow Dash. The playing, her beautiful voice, her rainbow mane that complimented her cyan coat; it was all she needed.
Just a moment later, Rainbow came back down, instrument in hoof, and sat down on the couch next to Twilight, before motioning for her to come sit besides her, patting the open spot next to herself.
"So, what song do you wanna do?" Rainbow asked.
After a bit of thinking, Twilight came up with a song idea.
Rainbow rolled her eyes at the request. She knew the song, thankfully, so she set her hooves on the neck of the guitar, wiping away bits of dust that came from the closet upstairs, and began to play a soft, beautiful melody. Soft and beautiful like her. Twilight thought to herself and smiled slightly. Then she began to sing.
Ooh, you make me live
Whatever this world can give to me
It's you you're all I see
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
Twilight's smile widened as she sang. She sang this song as a type of 'thanks' to Rainbow for helping her along her journey of mourning.
Oh, you're the best friend that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine and I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
Oh, you're my best friend
She blushed furiously at the last part, but looked away so Rainbow wouldn't notice. Whether it worked or not, the pegasus was focused on the chords of the song.
Ooh, you make me live
Ooh, I've been wandering 'round
Still come back to you
In rain or shine, you've stood by me girl
I'm happy at home
You're my best friend
Twilight was truly happy now. She smiled brightly as she continued to sing the verse, making eye-contact with Rainbow occasionally, making the rainbow-maned mare slightly blush.
Ooh, you make me live
Whenever this world is cruel to me
I got you to help me forgive
Ooh, you make me live now, honey
Ooh, you make me live
It was true. If it had not been for Rainbow, Twilight would be stuck in her room still, crying the nights away. She knew this herself and Rainbow did too. They made eye-contact again and Rainbow had a look of understanding on her face. She looked at her and gave a nod, followed by an encouraging smile, causing Twilight's cheek to flush once more.
Oh, you're the first one when things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love the things
I really love the things that you do
Oh, you're my best friend, oh
Ooh, you make me live
Rainbow started on her solo, her left hoof dancing between the frets, the right plucking the strings just as smoothly as her left ran. It was quite impressive (at least for Twilight). Managing to bend strings in an acoustic was no easy feat. The strings struggled to stay together as they were put in major straining, them being multiple years old and haven't been replaced in a while. Thankfully, the strings stayed intact, finishing the solo in the end and moving onto the outro.
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend
Oh
Oh, you're my best friend
Ooh, you make me live
Ooh, you're my best friend
As the song ended, Twilight looked noticeably happier than before hand and jumped over to Rainbow, giving her a hug before whispering in her ear, "Thank you." Rainbow's cheeks instantly turned a shade of crimson red and she hesitantly returned the hug.
"You're welcome, I guess?" she said slowly. "But, uh, you're kinda crushing me."
Twilight's eyes widened and she scrambled off Rainbow. Now they were both blushing. "Heheh... sorry!" she said, looking away to the side.
Silence filled the room. Long seconds of uncomfortable silence.
Twilight broke the silence. "Well, thanks again, Rainbow." She fiddled with her hooves. "If you weren't there for me... I probably would still be in my room, crying the nights away," she looked down at the floor. But then looked up at Rainbow and approached her, sitting besides her once more. "But you came for me. And you helped me. And for that I'm extremely grateful." She hugged Rainbow again, this time without pouncing on her.
The pegasus on the other hand was blushing furiously and was struggling to form words. "*cough* I-It was nothin', Twi. Don't worry about it," she said. She looked up into Twilight's eyes.
She seemed distant. Almost like she was pondering something. And apparently, she made up her mind, because a second later a look of determination flashed across her face and she continued to speak.
"Dash, what I'm trying to say is thank you. And..." she hesitated. "I-I love you, Rainbow." Her cheeks flushed furiously and she looked away, trying to hide her face. "It's fine if you don't love me back, but-"
She was cut off with a pair of lips connecting with hers. Twilight was caught off guard, but quickly returned the gesture, pressing harder into the kiss. Eventually, Rainbow's tongue slid into Twilight's mouth and she accepted it, their tongues wrestling for control. Dash's obviously dominating over Twilight's, but she didn't care and let Rainbow's tongue take over, filling every inch of her mouth. She moaned in pleasure. The moment seemed to last forever, before they broke the kiss, both heavily breathing, gasping for air.
"I love you too, Twi," she smirked and went in for another kiss. This time much more brief, breaking away from the kiss seconds after it started, saliva dripping from both their mouths.
Twilight wiped her face before tackling Rainbow and laying besides her on the couch. She kissed her neck softly. "Hey, Rainbow?" she asked.
"Yeah?"
"Does this mean we're a thing now?" Twilight asked.
"Yeah, duh. We just made out Twi," both blushed as she spoke.
They laid there on the soft couch. Minutes passed by and they enjoyed each other's presence. They nuzzled each other affectionately and planted soft kisses on each other. Eventually, Twilight spoke again, "Hey, Dash?" she whispered into her ear.
"Hmmm?" Rainbow mumbled.
"Can I ask you a favor?"
"Sure. Hit me," she said softly, hugging Twilight tighter.
"So, my brother's funeral is coming up soon..." Oh. This is serious. Rainbow immediately sat up straight, sitting besides her marefriend, who also did the same. She put her arm around her back in comfort.
"Yeah? What about it?"
"I was wondering. Could you play your guitar for the funeral? I think it'd help put everyone at ease," she said. Rainbow frowned.
"Twilight, you know I'm only comfortable playing for you, right?" she said. "I'm not entirely comfortable revealing to everyone that. I told you this already."
"Come on Dash, please?" she gave Rainbow puppy dog eyes. "You helped me out. I think you could help them out too!"
"I don't know, Twi."
"Please, Dashie!" she begged, squeezing Dash tightly. "At least do it for me?"
Rainbow sighed. Why does she have to be so. Freaking. Adorable?! "Fine. You win," she grunted.
"Yes! Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!" Twilight squeezed Rainbow even tighter.
"T-Twi, you're c-crushing me again," she let out between breaths. Twilight let go.
"Sorry!" she smiled sheepishly.
Rainbow rolled her eyes. "And Dashie? Where'd that come from?"
Twilight blushed furiously, unsure of how to respond.