//------------------------------// // Hidden feelings no longer // Story: Just another OctaScratch fic // by The Batmane of equestria //------------------------------// Several months after Vinyl hired Octavia, they had taken the decision to move in together due to it being more convenient for work. At least, that's what they told themselves. Vinyl was quickly gaining popularity and both of them had pooled their money together to purchase a larger apartment. They had found it awkward when the estate agent had mistaken them for a couple. They sat on their sofa eating lunch together, discussing business. "So what gigs did you get?" Vinyl asked to her classically inclined roommate. Octavia pulled out a small folder. "I found you four gigs in the next week. Each one will pay 5000 bits for your performances." Vinyl gawked. "Y-you... How did you... THAT'S 20000 BITS IN ONE WEEK!!!!" Vinyl shouted eagerly. "Plus 5% of the profits each night." Vinyl remained speechless. Octavia giggled. "I've been waiting almost a year for you to be speechless." "I... I just... It doesn't..." Vinyl stammered before hugging Octavia and planting a wet kiss on her lips before she realised what she was doing. Her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment. Now Octavia gawked. "OhmygoshI'msosorry." Vinyl squeaked. Octavia just stared. "Don'tbemad?" She whispered. Octavia finally spoke, without a trace of anger. "I... Is that how you feel about me?" Octavia whispered. It's now or never Vinyl. You won't get another chance to tell her how you feel. Vinyl sighed. "Yes." She mumbled. Octavia beamed. "I've been waiting for months to hear that." Octavia said, before grabbing Vinyl around the back of the head with her hooves and pulling her in for a long kiss. They stayed like that for hours. Eventually, Octavia let her tongue venture out of her mouth and against Vinyl's lips. Vinyl readily opened her mouth, her own tongue exploring the cavern of Octavia's mouth. They moaned into eachother's mouths, arousing them further. After 5 minutes, they reluctantly split apart, a trail of saliva connecting their muzzles, both of them panting for breath. "That was *gasp* That was amazing!" Vinyl said. Octavia, still out of breath, simply nodded. After cooling down for a few minutes they looked into eachother's eyes. Well, as much as was possible with Vinyl's glasses still on her nose. "Why don't you take those glasses off?" Octavia said. "Several months and I still haven't seen your eyes." Vinyl grimaced. "I don't think it's for the best." Vinyl responded uneasily, avoiding Octavia's eyes. "Why?" Octavia asked. Vinyl sighed. "As a child, I was constantly mocked for my eyes. Everyone thought I was a freak. I bought these glasses when I was 12 so no-one would see them. I don't take them off because I'm scared, Tavi. Scared that if I take them off, they will be there to mock me, to make my existence meaningless once again." Vinyl almost sobbed. "Vincenza Staccato, you listen to me." Octavia said firmly. The mentioning of her full name brought her to attention. Octavia's expression softened. "Remember, no matter what the others say, no matter what you look like on the outside, I'll still love you 'till the end. Now, take your glasses off. For me, please." Vinyl sighed. "Promise me you won't leave or insult me or anything if I do." "I promise, Vinyl," Vinyl reached a hoof towards her glasses and carefully took them off, her eyes remaining closed. She slowly opened them, revealing to Octavia the most beautiful pools of magenta she had ever seen. She stared, mesmerised by Vinyl's eyes. "They're ugly, aren't they? Say it. Go on, say it." Vinyl felt a tear welling in her eyes. "No." Octavia whispered. "They are the most beautiful, mesmerising eyes I have ever seen. Never put those glasses back on. The whole world should see them." Vinyl was surprised. "You- you like them? You don't think I'm a freak?" "I LOVE them! I could never think you're a freak." They moved in for a long kiss, more passionate than the last one and fuelled by pure emotion. When all is said and done, Beneath Celestia's rising sun, Two mares hold eachother in loving embrace, Smiles of pleasure set on their face. The End?