//------------------------------// // The Timid Mouse Girl // Story: The Girls of My Life // by Wildcard25 //------------------------------// At Fluttershy's place one afternoon, Spike and the kind girl were busy feeding some of the animals outside, "There you go, everyone." Fluttershy said, as some of the critters came by and started having their food. "Well, that takes care of them." Spike said, seeing all of the animals enjoying themselves. "Right," Fluttershy nodded, "And thanks again for coming over and help me, Spike. I really appreciate it." "Hey, you know I'm always there for my friends." Spike brushed it off in modesty. "I know," Fluttershy giggled, as she looked over at Spike. His charming and cute face alone was enough to make her blush, 'Oh, how could anything look that cute?' she thought. Spike looked at her, "Fluttershy?" the girl quickly snapped out of her thoughts. "Oh, sorry, Spike. Just dozed off for a bit," she apologized, "Come on, let's go in and grab something to eat as well." "I'm game." Spike agreed, as the two went inside. Once inside they were both enjoying some snacks, as Fluttershy spoke up, "Spike, um, if I may make a request. I'd like us to try something that I've been thinking about." Spike did a double take at what she was saying, "Uh, what did you have in mind?" he asked hoping it wasn't what he was thinking. "Well, I have this animal costume I just put together and I want to know what you'd think of it." Spike sighed in relief, "Well, if it's to show me a costume then ok." "Good. I'll go get it." Fluttershy said, as she stepped out of the room. Spike spoke to himself, "An animal costume, and here I thought she was going to do something totally unlike her." he laughed to himself. "Spike." Came Fluttershy's voice. "Yes, Flutter..." Spike was cut off as he saw Fluttershy enter the room. The animal costume she was wearing looked like a mouse version of the playboy bunny outfit. She wore a gray tube top, short gray shorts with a fake mouse tail sticking out from behind, little mouse ears on her head, fake whiskers drawn on her cheeks, and mouse paw gloves and boots on her hands and feet. Fluttershy made some cute mouse squeaks, as her fake ears flopped. Spike blushed at how adorable Fluttershy jumped up on the cute meter, "Fluttershy, what, I... this is the costume?" he asked feeling stunned. "Yes. What do you think?' she asked, while posing innocently with both her gloved hands under her chin. Spike stammered a bit, before answering, "It, uh, looks cute." "Really?" she asked hopefully. "Of course. If you really were a mouse you'd be the cutest one." he admitted. Fluttershy smiled happily, as she bounced over to Spike and embraced him, "Oh, thank you, Spike. You're so sweet." she nuzzled him. "You're welcome." he blushed from her nuzzling against his cheek. She then looked him in the eyes, "And I have a costume for you as well. One that will go great with what I'm wearing." she smiled. "Do I dare ask?" And soon enough Spike found himself dressed like a block of cheese, with Fluttershy giggling, "You look so cute, Spike." "Why does this cheese costume smell so real?" Spike asked curiously, as he took a whiff. "Well, because it is real." Fluttershy answered. "WHAT?! I'm wearing actual cheese?" Spike looked at his costume, "How did you get something like this, or do I want to know that?" "Well, Pinkie, made that one." "Pinkie? Well, that wouldn't surprise me." he admitted. "But, we do look like we go well together like this," Fluttershy said, as she hugged Spike again, " A cute little mouse and her delicious block of cheese." she took a bite out of the cheese on the costume. Spike thought to himself, 'Fluttershy is literally eating me up. And I love it.' he cheered mentally. Later, Fluttershy and Spike were laying on the floor of Fluttershy's bedroom relaxing. Fluttershy had consumed some of Spike's cheese costume, but still had much more cheese on him. Spike look over at Fluttershy, as she rubbed her exposed midriff, "That was delicious." she said. "I'm surprised you were able to eat so much." Spike said. "Well, I was hungry." she admitted sheepishly. "Clearly." he playfully poked her belly, causing her to giggle. "That tickles." she said. "Sorry." he smiled, as the two sighed in relaxation. "You know, Spike, I'm glad you decided to come over today." "So am I." he agreed. "You're always around when I need you the most. Like the time we went into Everfree to find Lupin the cat from the animal shelter?" she asked. "How could I forget?" he asked, as they flashback. Younger Fluttershy and Spike stood outside a forest close to home, "Are you sure Lupin went in here, Spike?" the girl asked nervously. "That's what Ms. Zecora said." he confirmed. "Oh, but this is Everfree. It's scary in there." she trembled. Spike seeing Fluttershy get scared had to be brave for her, "But, Fluttershy, Lupin is in there, and who knows what'll happen to him if we don't go in there and look for him?" Fluttershy got more nervous about the possibilities, and spoke, "You're right, Spike. Let's go and find him." Spike smiled, as the two entered the forest. As they walked along the forests path, they started calling out for the cat, "Lupin! Lupin, where are you?!" Fluttershy heard some hoots, growls, and cries coming from all around them, and started shaking, "Oh, I don't like this." "Fluttershy," Spike began, as he took her hand, much to her surprise, "I know you're scared, but remember you're not alone here. I'm right beside you, and I'm not going to leave you." Fluttershy held him close, "Thank you, Spike. Having you here with me makes me feel so much better." "Just remember, as long as we stick together there's nothing to be frightened of." "Right. Now let's see if Lupin's around here." Fluttershy said, as they began searching around the area. Spike looked through some bushes, and thought to himself, 'Fluttershy's really cute when she's scared, but she's even cuter when she's brave. And I have to be brave as well for her. Because there's nothing in this forest that's going to scare..." he looked through a bush and came face to face with a pair of eyes resulting in him screaming in fright, before running away from the bush, "Fluttershy!" he cried, as he accidentally tackled the girl to the ground. Fluttershy got up and saw her little friend in her arms shivering in fear, "Oh, are you ok?" she asked in concern. "Yeah, sure, I'm ok." Spike answered, while his body shook. Fluttershy couldn't help but smile in amusement at Spike suddenly turning into the scared one, "What happened?" "I saw a pair of eyes in that bush over there." he motioned to said bush. "Eyes?" Fluttershy asked, as she looked at the bush and out came a gray cat, "Lupin!" she cheered, as the cat came over to her. Spike felt embarrassed that the cat they were looking for ended up scaring him out of his skin, "Oh, we were so worried about you." the girl hugged the cat. "You gave me a real scare there." Spike said, until Fluttershy patted his head, and spoke. "Remember, Spike, there's nothing to be afraid of as long as we're together." Spike looked sheepish, and nodded, "Yeah." "Well, come on, let's get going." Fluttershy said, as the two walked along the path until they were out of the forest. The flashback ended, as the two smiled, "Who would've thought in the end I who was the one giving you advice and encouragement on not being scared ended up receiving it as well?" Spike chuckled with the girl. "Well, I wouldn't have been able to have given the same advice if you hadn't given it to me first." Fluttershy noted. "So we both helped each other out." Spike smiled. "Yes. We did," Fluttershy nodded, as the two got up. Spike suddenly found himself embraced by the kind and timid girl with his head pressed into her bosom, "You're the kindest boy I've ever known, Spike. And I know you always will be." "Yeah." Spike answered, while his face was muffled, until she lifted his head up to look into her eyes. "Come here, you." she said, as she lowered herself down to his level and planted her lips upon his. Spike's eyes were wide at first, until his eyes slowly closed as he returned the kiss to Fluttershy, while wrapping his arms around her waist, while one of his hands managed to stroke the fake mouse tail. Fluttershy's pet bunny Angel watched from the bed, while pulling up a small chair and sat on it, watching the show. When the two parted they looked into each others eyes, smiling happily. Spike spoke up, "We should do this again sometime." he said. "The kissing or us hanging out here?" Fluttershy asked curiously. Spike stammered, while faintly blushing, not sure how to answer, "Uh, well, I..." Fluttershy giggled, and spoke. "I'm only teasing you, Spike." she began rubbing noses with him. "Uh, right." Spike smiled sheepishly, wondering how long she was gonna keep rubbing noses with him... Not that he minded.