“And that one’s Equuleus. It means ‘the foal.’” Twilight pointed out a dim grouping of five stars. Rainbow shifted next to her, her wing tickling Twilight’s belly. The two were curled up together on the shore of the Highland Reservoir.
“It doesn’t look like a foal to me,” Dash murmured into her neck.
“You didn’t even look,” Twilight accused, grinning as she did.
“The last five didn’t look like anything either.” Dash’s breath tickled her.
“Well, then maybe we should head on back to Ponyville,” Twilight suggested. “It’s getting late, Rainbow, and I’m getting a little cold anyway.”
Dash’s mane slid along her neck as she lifted her head, raising goose bumps that had nothing to do with the temperature. “The lake needs a few more minutes to melt. I’m supposed to stay to make sure everything goes smoothly.”
That unique lightning scent filled her nose as Rainbow settled back into place. Twilight smiled as Dash’s mane tickled the bottom of her chin. Something soft and warm slid over her flank. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Rainbow’s feathers fan and then settle into place around her.
A minute or more passed in silence.
“Twilight,” Dash said, “thanks for staying out here with me. You didn’t have to.”
Twilight rolled in place and slid her head back to make eye contact, smiling. “There isn’t any place I’d rather be.” On sudden impulse she pressed in close, her lips meeting Rainbow’s.
Dash’s lips were firm and a little slick. Tentatively, she extended her tongue, brushing it against the inside of Rainbow’s mouth. It was a little shocking when Dash’s own rushed to meet hers, sliding over and under it. She tried to qualify the sensation, but the pegasus in her embrace demanded too much attention.
Their lips parted after a moment. She could still taste Dash, tangy and slightly sweet, with a little hint of–
“Are you...” Dash interrupted her thoughts. “You’re taking notes, aren’t you!”
“Sorry, Rainbow.” She blushed and grinned. She would have looked away, but at some point Rainbow had seized her head.
“Then pay close attention.” Dash flashed one of her signature smirks before thrusting forward and locking her own lips to Twilight’s.
The End