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// bad days, good day 
// Story: Fluttermac Forever 
// by peep 
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     Fluttershy was out in the market, purchasing more carrots for Angel, when she saw Big Macintosh, as she did everyday, walking down the path in between vendors, looking for his spot among them. Truthfully, the only reason the mare came down to to market was to see him. She raised her hoof in greeting, per usual, but received only a grunt in reply. He did not look up, and seemed partially annoyed with her presence. The pegasus's confidence shrunk as her worry grew. What had him bothered? Was it her? Did she do something wrong? Should she ask him? No. It was none of her business.

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Big Mac was in the same mood as yesterday. No waves. Annoyed demeanor. Fluttershy needed help.

"Whatever is it, darling?" Rarity asked after Fluttershy inquired if she could help her.

"Well, um... A friend of mine... He, uh, he seems mad at me. But I don't know why."

"Oh!" Rarity's Stallion Sense was tingling. "Is there anything in particular he did to give off this vibe?"

"Um, well, I waved at him, but he didn't wave back... And he looked annoyed at me. I... I think I mad him angry, but I don't know how. Then... Normally we walk home together, for a ways, but he left early, saying he had work. He's been like this for a few days."

"You have nothing to worry about. Whatever it is, he'll get over it."

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Rarity was right.

At the market, Fluttershy paid for cherries, a bit more than she expected, but fair nonetheless. Her special somepony had brought a few friends.  She looked at him, preparing a useless wave, just as he smiled and laughed at a joke one was telling.

Her heart seized up, and tried to push it's way out of her chest. Everything but his smile blurred, and her world became brighter.

Then it ended.

Her heart burrowed back to it's original place. Her vision cleared; the world seemed dim. But she held on to that feeling of happiness.

Later, he was with his friends again, but he still accompanied her home, and she got to know his friends a little better.

He lingered behind at the fork where they had to split, so she hugged him. The happiness gave her the courage. As he turned to walk away, she noticed his legs. They were well muscled, and her heart gave a little flutter at the sight.

"Uh... Um... Big Mac?"

"Eeyup?" He asked, looking at her.

"You... Uh... Have s-sexy legs."

He smiled, blushing, and went on his way.