CH.6
“AH, my eyes!”
“Oh, bloody. Are you ok?” I watch Pecan Pallet rush to Ditzy, dropping his extra snowballs to assist her. I watch as she brushes the snow off her face. As the colt approached her, she spins around, slamming an ice ball into his face. I laugh a little, watching him stumble as Ditzy pelts him with snow.
“Hay, no fair!” he throws puffs of snow at her as she laughs. I chuckle, amused by Ditzy’s little ruse. It was Friday and Ditzy doesn’t work today. I had cloud duty today, but honestly, how can anypony know if there are clouds out today? It’s been snowing all day, so of course there are clouds. I decided to call this a free day for myself. I found Ditzy in the Bakery again, getting another batch of muffins. It was high noon when we ran into her little friend, Pallet. The two talked and stuff, nothing I really cared about. It wasn’t as cold today, so I didn’t need my jack... If I could find it in the first place. I must have thrown it somewhere in the pile of junk in my apartment.
I adjust myself better on the bench, the seat nice and warm from my presence. I sat soundlessly, observing my good friend as she raged war. She manages to pelts him with a snowball to the face... she’s a good shot. At least she was starting to gain some friends now, not like before. I hate anypony who single her out from everyone else, so it was kind of nice that she was getting along with another pony. After a moment, I dug through a bag Ditzy took with her. Shoving through a dozen muffins, I found my silver thermos, cranking it open as the warm steam hits me. The scent sent a warm chill through my nostrils, the sugary smell just right not to be over bearing. I kept my nose on the thermos basking in the chocolaty essence as the heat seeped through the top. I let it rest on my lap, the thing so nice and warm.
“Hay lightning, why don’t you join us?” Ditzy says, laughing as chunks of snow stuck to her. I stare up at her,
“Erm…no thinks.” I rather stay on my warm spot.
“aah, please? It will be fun!” she pleads, trying to use her Puppy eyes on me.
“Really, Ditzy, I don’t want too... and don’t use that on me.” I stare into her eyes. “um... Ditzy?”
“Come on, Ditzy, If she wants too, she’ll join us.” The Colt was removing his jacket , shuddering from the snow Ditzy shoved down his Jacket. “besides, You shouldn’t distract yourself!” He chucks another snowball, hitting her wing. She hovers off as they continued their fight.
I couldn't help but peek a smile, watching her scurry like a filly. This Friday felt really nice and relaxing, just me and my friend. I held up the warm thermos to my lips, the milky chocolate tasting nice and rich. It warms my mouth and throat, breathing out a large cloud of heat. The hot chocolate tasted sweet, having that strange, but lovable taste that only Ditzy can make. it had that smell and that taste only Ditzy could make, the taste that made everything she makes unique. It was nice of her to make this hot chocolate for me... too bad I can’t make anything in return.
I take another drink, enjoying the warm fluid as it slips down my throat. I lick my lips, savoring the taste and retrieving the few drops that dripped from my muzzle. I let out another satisfied huff of warm air, staring up into the sky. I love hot chocolate. Well, I like Ditzy’s more than Big Mac’s. I rub my head as memories from a few days ago resurfaced. I really do wonder what he put in my drink, he didn’t honestly have to do that!... but... maybe he did need too...
I place my thermos down, thoughts of Dash running back to me. I hated thinking about Rainbow Dash, because I always end up getting upset with myself. Like what I did the day she got back, I pretty much didn’t accomplish anything the other day...I was pretty much an awkward stick. I try to drown myself with the thermos, but the thoughts remained in my head. I didn’t even speak to her, just sat in the corner of the room. Damn it, I hate my brain.
I start chugging down the thermos in a useless effort to stop thinking. The hot chocolate burned a little as it went down. Before I was able to finish, somepony grabbed my sides. My ticklish body flutters out of my control, the drink rushing out of my nose. I cough as my wings spas out, dropping the thermos and bolting off the bench. Rubbing my snout and coughing stridently, the sound of laughter reached my ears.
“Damn, lightning, I don’t remember you being THAT ticklish.” Rainbow’s raspy voice instantly made my body feel fuzzy as I tried to breath. What is she doing here?
“I’m...*cough* I’m not ticklish.*huff*...You surprised me.” I clear my throat, wiping my muzzle. She rests her hoofs on the bench, trotting down like steps till she was a hoof away from me. she hits my back, which helped.
“I wash just joking, cool down, will ya.” I couldn't look at her, fear that I still had everything dripping from my snout. Why is she here?
“*cough*...T-thanks.” My nerves began to freeze up again, my chest feeling hot and cold. She walks around, looking so our eyes meet. I step away, her face being close to mine. My face was hot, I never get this close to her. I could see the individual streaks in her mane and the spots where her lips ended. My nose quivers, a new scent stimulating my brain. It was a fruit...kiwi...
Dash smirks when she stared into me. “Well, at least say hello.” I shook my head, about to turn away when something caught my eye.
“Um…wait, Hay, that’s my Jacket!” There it was, my black jacket resting on her shoulders. It puzzled me how she got my Jacket, did I leave it at Big Mac’s?
“Oh, you can have this back.” The jacket flaps limply in my hoofs, my mind a little bewildered. She couldn't have possible thought about me... right? Macintosh would have just taken care of that, but maybe she did think about me. but why?
“you left it back at Aj’s place. Honestly, you need to keep track of your things better.” She lightly shoves my shoulder, “I remember when you used to leave everything in my house.” My face felt hot again, I remembered those times...
“t-thanks...again.” I felt sick and uneasy, but this emotional feeling I’m getting felt so energizing.
“Oh, hay, Rainbow Dash. what brings you-“ Pallet was interrupted when Ditzy hits him with a snowball, freaking out as he brushed the slush from his ears. Dash’s attention was taken away from me, which gave me room to think and breath.
Rainbow must have been thinking of me, at some point in time she wanted to give this to me personally. I was on her mind! My stomach felt light and fluffy as my mind swam with this new awareness. I felt like I was worth her time, that I had value to her...right?... she must have, she wouldn’t have taken the time to give this to me otherwise... well, Big Mac could have asked her... but then again, he would have done it himself. Dash probably would have just refused the offer anyways, or maybe she did want to deliver it. Maybe Macintosh was the lazy one... no that doesn’t sound right... she wouldn’t have done it out of compassion, that’s not her flow...maybe sympathy..... but that’s not right either...I was still pondering if she did it out of kindness or she was actually thinking of me, when she poked me in the forehead.
“are you listening?” I stumble back, blinking blankly. What did she say? Air leaves he mouth with a sigh, her eyes quickly drifting to Pallet and Ditzy before looking back to me. “I’m guessing you don’t have any plans later today, ya.” I didn’t, “Me and some other ponies are going to be hanging out and stuff. If you want to stalk me, you can.”
What? Did she just...? I choke, only being able to nod my head “yes.”
“For real? Awesome!...um, I mean, ya that’s cool.” She looks away, but there was a grin on her face. She kicked up snow as she got back into the air, “eight o’clock, Town square. Don’t be late!”
She left after that, swiftly like she always does. Pallet and Ditzy asked me what she was doing here, but frankly I didn’t have a clear idea. Time seemed to fade away quickly, not that I cared much about it. Rainbow just asked me to hang out with her. This was so incredible, me and rainbow hanging out. This might as well be a dream but seeing how I wasn’t in her bedroom, I figured I was wide awake. I never thought she would ask that ever... it’s just been too long.
Now that I think about it... I wonder how long it’s been. I think it’s been ten years, ten heart wrenching years... damn, I’m pathetic. I just hope I’m not overthinking this......