//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: One Knows // Story: Something New // by Malice-Cat //------------------------------// Rainbow stared at Fluttershy for a moment, dumbfounded. Her first instinct was to say “yes” a million times over, but she played it cool. “Uh… Sure, if you want.” She said nonchalantly. “Great!” Fluttershy perked up. She lightly skipped over past Rainbow and out of the room. Deciding not to follow her, Rainbow sat back on Fluttershy’s bed and contemplated what exactly just happened. She felt so giddy inside and as if she were going to explode with excitement and nervousness. She could only imagine what Fluttershy was doing while she was out of the room. Was she in the bathroom, making herself even more gorgeous? No, that was impossible. Was she perhaps making sure that Angel was locked up so he wouldn't interrupt? Maybe. Rainbow just layer back on the bed, happy that the night turned out how it did. The door opened quickly as Fluttershy re-entered; she was now in a more pajama-like outfit, a light pink tank top and some star-pattern sweat pants. Rainbow sat up quickly and stood up from the bed. Fluttershy yawns, “It's about time to go to sleep, right..?” Rainbow, still staring at Fluttershy, took a few moments to register what she said. “Oh! Uh, yeah! I'm pretty tired myself. Now, you're probably going to sleep in your own bed… Where can I crash?” Fluttershy blushes slightly and smiled. “You can sleep with me in my bed… It'll be more comfortable.” Rainbow was so happy that Fluttershy offered. She was honestly expecting her to say something along those lines. “Yeah! That's a good idea.” The pink-haired girl cleared off the junk on her full-size bed to make room for Rainbow and turned off the lights. She got on her side and let Rainbow get in on the other. There was still a cute butterfly nightlight on in the corner of Fluttershy’s room (Rainbow thought that was adorable). For what seemed like hours the two laid together side by side, and Rainbow almost wished that she would have the courage to make a move with Fluttershy. She already kissed her, she shouldn't try to push the boundaries even more than she had. Then something Rainbow never expected happened. Half-asleep, Fluttershy turned to Rainbow and latched onto her as if Rainbow were a large pillow. Rainbow was surprised at this sudden show of affection as Fluttershy snuggled her face into the crook of Rainbow’s neck. Rainbow laid there for a few more moments before wrapping her arms around her pink-haired crush and hugged her tight. Everything about this moment felt so right. Fluttershy was warm and soft and delicate. Rainbow could feel Fluttershy’s heart beating next to her own, and it was almost comforting in a way. She could tell that Fluttershy was feeling the same way too. Rainbow knew then, the she was falling in love with Fluttershy, and she she would do anything to keep her safe and happy. Rainbow fell asleep along with Fluttershy and they both slept through the night in each other's arms. ---------------------- For the next couple of weeks, Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash kept their relationship a secret. After school they would meet at Fluttershy’s house and hang out, usually putting on a movie and cuddling. They slept over at each other’s houses often. Though as days past and the girls got closer, it got harder and harder to hide their feelings for each other in public. Until one day, it slipped. The six went to the mall to help Pinkie Pie pick out party supplies for Sweetie Belle’s birthday. As Pinkie searched the stores, the other girls hung out in the sitting area in the mall. Rarity and Applejack sat together, Twilight Sparkle sat in a single chair, and Fluttershy and Rainbow say together. Subconsciously Fluttershy put her hand on Rainbow’s thigh, and Rainbow smiled and put her hand on Fluttershy’s and laced their fingers together. After a little while of silence, Applejack looks over and sees the two girls holding hands, and at this point Fluttershy had rested her head on Rainbow’s shoulder. Applejack quickly looks away, assuming that she wasn't supposed to see that. “Alrighty guys!!! I'm ready to set up for the party!!” Pinkie cheered as she bounced out of the store, carrying several bags. Applejack stayed in her seat as the rest of the six stood up and began to walk out of the mall. Applejack stood up quickly. “Hey, uh… Fluttershy? Rainbow Dash?” Rainbow turned around as well as Fluttershy. “Yeah?” They said together. Applejack looks past the couple to the rest of their group to make sure that they're gone. As she nods at the disappearance of her friends, she turns to Fluttershy and Rainbow. “Is there.. Uh…. Something going on between you two…?” She half-whispered. The couple blush and look at each other. Rainbow spoke, “Well…. You see, ah….” she pauses, “Yes.” Fluttershy blushes harder. Applejack looks shocked, but then smiles supportively. “Aww, shoot! Y’all are too cute! I'm happy for ya! And yeah, I can keep it a secret if you want!” Fluttershy looks relieved, “Thank you.”