//------------------------------// // The new student // Story: Scootaloo's Crush // by RainbowdashieCloudsdale //------------------------------// Scootaloo opened her sleepy eyes. As she rubbed her eyes, her first thought was: “Yeah! Only one more school day before it's the weekend!” It was sunny and warm outside and Scootaloo felt great. As of right now, her day couldn’t get any better.. She ate her favorite breakfast: pancakes. She felt like she could handle the whole world on her own now. Nothing could ruin this beautiful day. Scoots got to school just in time. She sat down and got her stuff out of her bag. Miss Cheerilee said, “Today we will have a new student in our class. Everypony, please say hello to: Rumble.“ Rumble was a young, light grey pegasus colt with a wild, dark blue mane. “Hello, I'm Rumble,” Rumble greeted, waving a hoof. The class replied, “Hello, Rumble!“ “Please tell us some of the things you like, Rumble.” Rumble did not hesitate to answer.“Well, I like flying! I'm actually doing my young flyer exam next week!“ He boasted, puffing out his chest. Throughout his introduction, Scootaloo found that she couldn’t take her eyes off the young colt. She really liked his wild mane. It reminded her of her own mane in a way. She thought to herself, “He must be a good flyer to do the exam on such a young age! I wouldn't even qualify for the young flyer’s school… Yet. “ Cheerilee smiled at the new student. “Okay Rumble, thanks for sharing your interests with us. There is an empty seat next to Scootaloo. You can sit there.” Rumble smiled at Scootaloo, causing Scootaloo’s cheeks to turn red. She was desperately hoping Rumble wouldn't notice. Rumble sat down, and Scoots found herself staring at him. She never wanted to look away. The day passed, and Scootaloo had never felt so good as she did now. During lunch break Scootaloo approached her friends: Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. “Hey, what do you think of Rumble?” Scootaloo asked, her wings spread. Sweetie Belle answering, “I think he is very nice and cool!” “Yeah, me too!“ Apple Bloom added on. “He must be a really good flyer if he's doing the young flyer exam at his age. I wouldn’t even qualify for that exam,“ said Scootaloo. Suddenly, they heard somepony behind them. “Hey!“ When they looked around they saw the new Pegasus colt standing there. As soon as Scootaloo set eyes on him, she started to blush. Luckily, Rumble did not notice. Sweetie Belle did, however. “I was wondering if you would all want to come to my party next week. Since I'm new here, I thought that it would be fun to have a party to get to know everypony here.” After looking at each other, they replied: “Yeah… uhh… cool!“ Rumble smiled at them. “Nice! It’s next Friday at 8 in the evening. I’ll see ya there!” Scootaloo bit her lip. “Uhmmm… I may not be able to make it next Friday.” Rumble sadly replied: “Oh... Okay... I’ll see you all next Monday.“ After he said this, he walked away, leaving the three friends alone. After watching him leave, Sweetie Belle said: “ Why were you blushing, Scoots? I think you are perfectly able to make it to the party!” Scootaloo blushed before she replied replied: “I think …. Uhh… I might be… slightly attracted to Rumble.” Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle both gasped. Apple Bloom then replied, “Ahw… That’s why you were acting so strange near Rumble. “ Scootaloo blushed. “I'm worried that I may do dumb things near Rumble. You know… you get a lot more clumsy when you see your crush. Or, who you’re attracted to, at the very least.” Sweetie Belle answering her, “ Don't worry Scoots, its completely normal that you sometimes say 'dumb' things when you're near your crush or do things you consider dumb. But those things shouldn't stop you from going to a party. “ “Okay… okay… I’ll think about it.” Lunch break was over and everypony returned to their lessons. Scootaloo sat down next to Rumble, who was already in his chair. “Hey Rumble, I am able to make it to your party next week.“ Rumble happily replied, “Nice! You know what day and time it is, right?” Scootaloo nodded. “Yep!” Rumble smiled. “Alright! I’ll see you there!” He said before looking back to his desk. Scootaloo now thinking, “Let’s hope that I don’t do something stupid at that party.“ Scootaloo wasn't able to keep herself focused throughout the lesson. It was math. Oh, the dreaded math. Scootaloo has never acheived grades that she would want to share with anyone in math. She somehow can never get the theories to stay in her mind. The lessons passed. But, instead of being focused on the lesson, she was focused on Rumble. She couldn’t get her eyes off of him. “Scootaloo, please tell me the answer to this question,“ Miss Cheerilee asked. Scootaloo internally panicked. She wasn’t listening to the lesson at all! She quickly came up with the answer off the top of her head. “Uhmmm…. I think it’s B.” Cheerilee raised an eyebrow. “Uhmm... Scootaloo, this is math. And the answer is not B. You weren't paying attention, were you?” Scootaloo’s ears fell back against her head as she replied, “Sorry, I wasn't paying attention to your lesson.“ Rumble smiled and quietly told the answer to Scootaloo. “it’s 74.“ Scootaloo blushed. “Thanks.“ Scootaloo then said, “It’s 74 Miss Cheerilee.“ “Well, thanks to Rumble for telling you the answer.” She then blinked at Scootaloo. Scootaloo blushed. “I’m sorry Miss Cheerilee. I will pay attention now.” The rest of the school day passed… Soon, it was 3 o’clock. “Okay I will see you all next Monday, and don’t forget your assignment!” Miss Cherilee said. Scootaloo thought to herself, “Oh no! I forgot about the assignment, and I still don’t have someone to work with…” She walked over to miss Cheerilee. “Uhm… I forgot about the assigment… and now i still don’t have anypony to work with me.” Cheerilee gave Scootaloo a peculiar look. “Well, since Rumble joined our class today, you can work with Rumble.” Scootaloo wanted to scream and cry at the same time. She could be together with her crush, but she was also afraid that she would do or say stupid things when near him. “Okay Miss Cheerilee, but… uhm…. what was the assignment about?” “You must make a project about the history of Cloudsdale.” Scootaloo nodded, indicating that she understood. “Okay, thanks, Miss Cherilee! I will see you next Monday!” Scootaloo was very happy about the subject of the project. “Yeah, the history of Cloudsdale! I’m a pegasus, and Rumble is, too. And my big sis is one of the best flyers that ever came out of Cloudsdale! But... now I need to tell Rumble about the project…” She thought to herself, now brainstorming ideas to present to Rumble about how to complete the project. After she walked out of the school building, she asked the Mayor where Rumble lives, considering she knows who owns each house in Ponyville. The Mayor gave Scootaloo directions, and the young pegasus set off on her mission to reach her crush’s house. Once she got to his house, she observed it for a second. It was a normal house, just like all the others in Ponyville. She knocked on the door, feeling both nervous and excited to see Rumble again. After a couple of seconds, the grey colt opened the door. “Hey Scootaloo, what are you doing here?” “Hey Rumble.” Scootaloo’s cheeks turned red. “We have an assignment. Miss Cheerilee told me that you should be my partner.” Rumble smiled. “Okay. If that’s the case, come on in!” Scootaloo entered the house. In the hallway, there were pictures of Rumble, his older brother, and his parents hanging on the wall. Now, they both entered the living room.