//------------------------------// // Deadline - RariShyZealot // Story: Flarity Group Collab // by Jondor //------------------------------// Written by: RariShyZealot Today was a dreadful day. It was the middle of winter, far from Hearth’s Warming Eve, and you could hear the biting wind tearing through the streets. It was a winterstorm day, the day where surplus snow and wind was divided evenly amongst all towns in the area, and allowed to run free. Of course, Rarity wouldn’t even pretend to understand the complex machinery of pegasus weather production; all she knew was that she was cold and miserable. The only upside to waking up to a day like this, was the fact that Fluttershy, her beloved marefriend, was lying next to her, covering her with those fluffy wings of hers. She moved in closer, snuggling up against the still sleeping mare, and tried to go back to sleep. But there was a niggling little thought in the back of her mind that refused to let her relax. Rarity’s eyes shot open and she let out a tired groan as she realized she had work to do for an important client. Another groan escaped her lips as she stretched, arching her back before allowing one last look at her lover’s face, just in time to see her groggily open her eyes. She let herself get lost in Fluttershy’s lovely turquoise pools, steeling herself for a cold day slaving over a design that was far to strictly specified for her tastes. She couldn’t move. Fluttershy had seemingly also felt the cold, and decided that a good hug would warm them both up. Rarity kissed her gently on the nose before attempting to get out of bed again. Still nothing. “Darling, please.” Rarity murmured as gently as she could, earning only a low murmur in response. “I have work to do, you know...” She continued, gripping Fluttershy in her dweomer and attempting to force her off. After a few seconds of strained magic-ing, she could feel a headache coming on, but still no relief from the warm, soft... cosy... Rarity shook her head clean of thoughts and decided on another approach. She pressed her lips against Fluttershy and gave her a deep kiss. To her dismay, Fluttershy only tightened her embrace and moved a hoof up to Rarity’s head, keeping her locked in the kiss. This was an outrage, she had very important work to be done! Out in the cold salon, away from her lovely pegasus... So lovely... Rarity once again let out a sound of frustration and twisted herself out of the kiss, looked Fluttershy straight in the eye and gave her a stern look. “Sweetheart, I know you love it when we cuddle, especially when it’s cold, but I really do have quite an important project I have to finish.” Fluttershy averted her gaze, her lips pursing and tears forming in the corners of her eyes. “O-okay...” She whispered, the lump in her throat audible by the strain in her voice. “It’s just...” They lay quietly for a moment, before Rarity kissed her on the cheek, urging the poor thing to go on. “I just feel so lonely in the winter, since all my animals are hibernating, and it’s so cold and you’re so warm and snugly, and I just want to hold you and never want to move and I-“ Fluttershy’s rant was cut short by Rarity bringing herself in closer and pressing the pegasus’ head against her chest. It seems Celestia will just have to wait for her new dress...