"Bashful?" I said, still watching the empty space in front of men and Bashful. He didn't respond, he only glared over me. I tried not to stare at him deeply but I couldn't resist, he had such beautiful eyes. And his straight, glistening mane. I should stop...
"Can you ever forgive me, you know, for what I did?" I tried again, hopeful for an answer. He craned his head towards the empty blackness.
"Twilight, I assumed you would be one to be the jealous type, yet I don't even know you perfectly or too well. But I've been with a couple mares here and there and I know much about their feelings, thoughts, and actions. I wouldn't call myself a "female in a male's body", that seems too un logical considering, well, I am a male. I only know much about mares, I would believe that is an excellent thing to have as an advantage. Back to my point, I saw in you that you had an interest in me, I just never knew that the feeling you had for me had a large amount of strength inside. And that made you make the mistake you did with me, and hurting Fluttershy's feelings. So, I do forgive you for what you did. Understand?" He glared over me after making that... Big lecture.
"Yes...yes." I said staring over the ground... Then realizing there wasn't no ground, we were floating. I didn't try to say anything about it.
"Now, can you do me a favor?"
"Yes, Bashful."
"Go to Fluttershy and apologize and make things right. And wake up.... Wake up...wake up."
Twilight shuttered her eyes open, then blinking a couple more times to retain vision. She quickly stood up and looked over at her window; it was mid-day, Atleast. Spike wasn't in his bed, snoring, that seemed to be another clue. Twilight stood up and heading downstairs. She saw Spike brooming the library, with all these books dust should be caught by every novel, guide, or reference book.
Twilight tried not to stop to talk to Spike, she had something to do that was imperative. Spike saw Twilight walk out, he ran to the door.
"Where are going, Twi?" Spike called out.
"To make things right!" Twilight continued trotting to Fluttershy's cottage, almost galloping. Though the day was still mid- day, there somehow wasn't much ponies out. Twilight didn't stop or cancel her destination. But then her thought started to flow in her mind.
"What if she doesn't forgive me? What if Bashful still hates me? But... He said... In my dream he..."
Twilight jolted back, realizing she was trotting. She went on, not intending to think. But, then the moment when she surprise kissed Bashful. Then she remembered the tears on Fluttershy's eyes going down her cheeks.
"Why did you have to hurt her? I... Don't know. You're pathetic. Shut up. You know it's true. Shut up. Don't deny it, you are stupid to even do that, because of your actions you made Fluttershy cry and maybe hurt her hard. SHUT UP." "Shut up!" She yelled. She forgot she was in public, other ponies started to look at her like she's crazy. Twilight let her head fall as she still trotted to the cottage.
Twilight reached the path - that leads to Fluttershy's cottage. She followed it until she reached the front door. Twilight raised a hoof... She paused for a moment, to revive her frown into a fake smile. She knocked.
The door swifted open.
"Oh, um, hi Twilight," Fluttershy shyly said.
"Can I, um, come in?" Twilight asked, keeping the fake smile on her face.
"Um, sure," Twilight trotted in. Fluttershy closed the door behind her and joined her...friend. Fluttershy sat on her couch, Twilight assumed to do the same actions, so she did. An awkward silence stood out for a measly thirty seconds, then Twilight broke the silent moment.
"Fluttershy?"
"Um, yes, Twilight?"
"I... I'm sorry for what I did, I didn't mean to take...advantage of Bashful," She started, deciding whether it was taking advantage or something different. "And I'm sorry for hurting you, most of all... I'm so, so sorry Fluttershy. Can you, well, ever forgive me?" Twilight finished, hoping for the answer she expects. Fluttershy turned to the table in front of her, keeping eye contact away from her friend, one of her best friends. She closed her eyes and made a decision.
"I... I forgive you Twilight..." Fluttershy returned to Twilight. She smile, dryly though. Twilight did the same and went forward for an embrace with her best friend. Fluttershy joined and wrapped her arms around Twilight's neck. The hug - and sign of friendship - lasted for a brief moment. They each pulled back and smiled, face to face to each other.
Suddenly, Bashful walked into the cottage. It was unexpected, usually, he would come later when sunset occurred. He saw them smiling at each other, atlas until they turned around to see who had come in.
"I assume you both made up?" He said, growing closer to them. Fluttershy nodded, Twilight smiled sheepishly. Even though he said sorry in Twilight's dream earlier, this is reality. She stood up and looked at Bashful.
"And you?" Twilight asked, leaving Bashful at a quick confusing state.
"What about me?" He inquired.
"Do you forgive me, for what I did?" Twilight smirked. Bashful only smiled, nodding his head.
"Yes, I forgive you for your actions."
Twilight smiled. "Well, I think everything is back to the way it seems," Twilight turned to Fluttershy.
"Y-yes, it is. That's good," Fluttershy stood up from the couch and stood by Bashful. He laid her muzzle on his cheek. He blushed with a gentle red on his muzzle.
"I'm going to leave you to alone, I hope you both are happy and always will be. I wish you a good relationship," Twilight proclaimed while waiting at the door.
"Thank you, Twilight," Fluttershy said, closing up on Bashful.
"And before you go Twilight," Bashful approached Twilight and put his hoof on her shoulder. "Any best friend of Fluttershy is a close friend of mine. And don't worry, hopefully, there is somepony out there who will be wait for you, I guarantee it," He winked at her, Twilight smiled and began heading outside.
Twilight felt at peace now as she walked home. The sunset started to sooth in, nopony seemed to be outside but that didn't seem to be a bother to Twilight. It was silent, yet serene in many ways. Twilight arrived her home or library, whatever you may see it as. Twilight approached inside, the indoors was dark. Spike wasn't in sight or doing chores, even though it was late to do - yet sometimes he did.
Twilight went upstairs to her bedroom As predicted, Spike was in bed, sleeping. He laid a gentle smile and went to her bed. She glared out her window, the sun was gone and the endless void stood out with it's circular bright moon as a center piece. Then, Twilight got an idea; She should write what she learned on friendship to send to Celestia. Twilight levitated a sheet of paper and a quill and started writing:
Dear Princess Celestia,
Today I learned how a friend should be supportive all the way, even if that friend is in a relationship. I find out what the term 'Jealousy' is now. And I let it roam me quickly and make me do actions that were mistakes that shouldn't have been done. Because those mistakes would hurt the one you care for, your friend. Another thing I learned is how people can forgive; friends especially can forgive another friend even if they hurt them. So, I know when to be careful with feelings, to have a stronger friendship with more trust.
Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle
Twilight rolled up the paper and tied it up with a red fabric, like she does all the time. She put it on her night stand and will make Spike send it tomorrow. Twilight snuggled up on her bed and found the perfect spot on her pillow. She stared at the moon, it shined directly at her, even though it was a cold time it felt like sweet, blissful warmth to her.
"Maybe Rarity will tell me some advice on getting stallions. Maybe...maybe..." She closed her eyes and drifted into a gentle, deep sleep.