Chapter four: A beautiful night
They walked slowly back to the library, enjoying the small walk together. Neither mare had ever felt so happy before, just glad to have the other. Twilight’s mind still rumbled, but she was pretty sure that she felt way more than friendship for Fritter. It was like a new kind of spark ignited in her, way different than the one of friendship. A spark that warmed her whole body, tingling in her stomach and made her feel that everything was perfect.
The whole walk they leaned against each other, keeping themselves warm while the wind brushed their coats. Fritter still couldn’t really believe it. Twilight kissed her, and it felt great. Never had she felt such immense butterflies or aching desire.
As they reached the library, it was in the middle of the night and Fritter yawned, causing Twilight to look worried.
“Are you tired Fritter? We could go to bed immediately, or we could still stargaze.” she said, a small smile on her lips.
“As much as going to bed with you sounds promising, I would say we talk a bit first. What we’re going to do now, you know.” Fritter replied, unaware of the small blush on Twilight’s face after the first part.
“Let’s go upstairs then. We can lay down and watch the stars while still talking.” the lavender mare suggested and they made their way up.
once they were comfortable on the cushions, Fritter looked into Twilight's eyes “What does this makes us now Twilight?” she asked.
“Well... as far I’ve read about it, it makes us marefriends?” the lavender mare blushed a bit.
“And what about… about your…” Fritter started, but lost her words.
Twilight understood enough to complete the question. “about my status as a princess? I don’t know yet. Would you mind if we keep this a little secret until I spoke with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna? Maybe asking Cadance would be a good idea too.”
“I don’t mind Twilight. As long as you allow me to be with you I don’t mind at all.” Fritter said, her voice confident, and pecked Twilight on her muzzle.
“Aww, you’re sweet.” Twilight replied the peck and blushed. “Anything else?”
“We can talk about the rest later I think. How about some nice stargazing now?” Fritter suggested.
“Anything you want my love” the lavender mare replied, cooing softly into Fritter’s ears, causing her to shudder slightly.
Twilight reached for the book she had prepared last night and opened it. “Remember what I told you about Orion?”
Fritter pondered for a moment before answering. “Orion is the one that is nearly
always to be seen at night. You can recognize him by his two brightest stars.Rigel and Betelgeuse. Rigel is a blue-white and Betelgeuse a red supergiant, so you can different them really easily.”
Twilight’s jaw nearly fell down. “You… You remember everything? You’re the first pony that actually listened to every single word I said. Well, besides Princess Celestia and my friends. But you… you surprise me Fritter.”
The light-yellow mare leaned forward, locking lips with Twilight. As she broke away, she smiled. “I think I love to surprise you, Twilight.”
Twilight blushed once again before returning her gaze to the book. Fritter enjoyed the sight of her newly found marefriend so excited to share her knowledge.
“You know what?” she said, smiling. “I guess I just want to be with you tonight and enjoy it.”
The lavender mare looked up and smiled back, closing the book. “Am I that exciting?” she asked, cocking her head slightly.
After a small, but lovely peck Fritter nodded, then something came up in her mind. “What will we do once this is over?”
Twilight was shocked, for a short moment not realizing what Fritter meant. Then, it was clear. “You mean once you are back in Appleloosa? I don’t completely know yet, but as a princess with wings it shouldn’t be too difficult to visit you from time to time. It will still be a hard time though.” she nearly choked on the last sentence, a lonely tear making it’s way down her muzzle.
The light-yellow mare quickly leaned forward, kissing the tear away. “I can stand it for us if you can too.” she said, her voice barely a whisper.
“I can and I will Fritter. You are the first pony I’ve ever felt like this about.” Twilight admitted, cheeks slightly red.
“You are simply amazing Twilight. I never want to lose you.” came a low whisper near her ear.
Maybe it was early, but Twilight couldn’t stop the next words that came out of her mouth. It just felt right, a urgent need to let it out.
“I love you Fritter.” she cooed, her heart jumping slightly at the lovely gaze from her marefriend.
“I love you too, Twilight.” came the soft answer, followed by a deep, passionate kiss that felt like it lasted for an eternity.
Both mares were happy, trying to enjoy this beautiful night. A night they wouldn’t ever forget.