A Second Too Late

by Thunder Seethe


It happened.

~Day of the Gala 1:24am~

Shayne's POV

Been going on my stroll for about an hour now, its probably around 1:30 but I don't care. I mean, I do. I have to work tomorrow at the farm, but I usually never slept anyway so... hey! The lights are still on at the boutique, if Rarity's awake, maybe I should stop by and say hi, I mean I haven't really talked to her in a while.

I knocked on the door lightly in case she fell asleep on her designing desk, but she called out, "Come in!" I did so, and greeted her. "Hey Rarity, so what you been up to lately?"

"Oh darling, I've heard about you and Rainbow! I mean you should have told me you two pony's were going out! I woul-" I cut her off, we weren't 'going out'... at least not yet...

"We aren't going out yet. So far it's just as friends sorry to disappoint you Rarity... its just that I don't know if she thinks the same way, and even if she does... I just, honestly don't know what to think."

"Darling... I'm sorry, I should have confirmed it. None the less, I did make you both astonishing dress wear for the Gala! Look at it, isn't it marvelous!?" It was really nice, and both pieces were amazing! It seemed so expensive I just don't know how to pay for it! Oh no...

"Sorry Rarity, but I don't exactly have the money to pay for all this."

"Well Storm, its free of charge, because you are a friend you know!" She had the biggest grin on her face, she seemed like she only recently took a shower. She also seemed tired. "Also... I'M SORRY I JUST HAVE TO KNOW! Do you like Rainbow!?" Now she had really big eyes, and made her best 'puppy' face. I can't say no to that.

"Yes..."

"Oh that's just FANTASTIC! I could see it now! The two fastest and BEST fliers in all of Equestria! Yes I know about that 'Sonic Storm' Applejack had told me about it before she left not too long ago." I thought we agreed to call it Sonicthunder? So now it's two words and it's storm. I like it actually, it has more of a ring to it. Acting like I had already knew the change of name, I nodded.

"Wouldn't it be just spectacular if you two were both accepted into the Wonderbolts? Or even better! Made your OWN flight team of your own! Oh-oh-oh! Even be-"

"Rarity... you're beginning to rattle on and on like Pinkie, not that its a bad thing but... I haven't exactly found a way to make her stop. I guess what I'm trying to say right now is, don't get your hopes up. I doubt she likes me back. You know... she's a tomboyish girl. I don't think she's in to dating and stuff." Even though all those poems in her room showed otherwise.

"You must have faith in yourself Storm, you never know what will happen! What if she does like you. You'll never get what you want if you don't go after it!" Then she left the room, but came back grinned at me, then winked and said goodnight. I left the boutique after turning off the lights, and started flying towards Dashie's house. How am I going to bring this up...

I spent the whole trip contemplating whether or not I should bring it up and take Rarity's advice and just go for it, but then again, if I do I pretty much risk living there. I just don't know anymore. I guess I can but then again.... Fuck it! I'm gonna do it, whether I get kicked out or NOT I gotta do this! Being shy is what kept me from moving on at Earth so I'm not gonna ruin it this time! Not now! Not EVER!

Insert dramatic music here.

~Dashie's POV~

Someone crawled into my bed and I fell to immediate panic. I didn't move too fast so if its hostile, then I could take it by surprise. I slowly turned to my left and saw Storm. "Oh, hey storm..." I looked at the clock. 2:32am. "You're home real late today..."

"Heh... yea I suppose so... Listen. I need to tell you something, and I REALLY hope you don't freak out. Or get mad and kick me out..."

"Um... Well, go ahead..." Oh Celestia...

"First, I saw your art room, read some of your poems and short stories, they were really great I must say. Including your art, they were very interesting. I saw your cello... and your pictures..."

"OH NO! YOU DIDN'T READ MY DIARY DID YOU!?"

"No no no... I would never do something like that. I'm sorry... I just... didn't.... I... I... I'm sorry. I was looking for my cello the whole time, and when I found the room, I just... continued looking around. I just couldn't resist."

"... Storm..."

"I know this won't change anything, but if you do have... feelings for me, know that I feel the same. I should be going. You probably hate me now." He likes me?

"Wait... you like me? Like... more than a friend."

"Yes..." YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY BEFORE!

"REALLY!? I mean... me too!"

"Seriously? Great! I guess the day at the Gala would be more than special after all!" He had the biggest grin on his face. The largest I've ever seen on anypony. He laid back down and was now facing me. He gave me a nice hug, and I nuzzled his chest. I fell asleep like that too.

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The next morning, Storm wasn't around... it felt weird to be in a relationship with him, not only for the reason that he's huge... but he's also technically not a pony... even so, he's still much like us. "Must be at AJ's..." I think I'll watch him work.

I flew out the door and flew to AJ's house. I was there in a few seconds. Now to watch what happens.

*Sorry for the late update, and the rather... small mare-athon. I hope my 'being' busy thing won't be too much of an impact. I've just been through my hyper stage. I don't know how it happened but I was laughing at EVERYTHING... Sorry. Hopefully the next chapter can be longer. I just like randomly lost all my ideas when I was writing up to here. It'll continue tomorrow. SORRY EVERYPONY!

This has been the shortest chapter ever... "Chair mode activated *boop*!" - PewDiepie. look him up on youtube. He's great, and HE'S NOT ME! I will never be famous xD anyway aside from the non-related mlp stuff, how did you all enjoy the new episode of season 2 episode 22. YYYEEEAAAAAA!

See you all tomorrow. Sorry for the less than a 1000 word chapter. FORGIVE ME!