Second Chances

by Nailah

Chapter 6: Just a Kiss

Flim took a bite out of his first sandwich and just like he thought, it was rather delicious. “Wonderful, splendidly tasting, unlike anything I've ever had in a long while.” he then complimented her, and he knew that it wasn't hard or difficult to make a simple sandwich but it was just the way it was put together and he could tell how she put such care into something as simple as making a sandwich.

Fluttershy couldn't help but blush softly and look away at his comment. She was sure that Applejack could beat her hands down when it came to cooking, baking and well most things after all she was a farmer, Fluttershy was really best with animals, and her work often had her studying recipes and the best way to cook things for her animals, especially Angel as he had to have his food prepared just right. Though she couldn't help be lost in thought as she realized maybe she knew more about food than she had first realized. “Why thank you Flim, really this means so much to hear that.” smiled Fluttershy softly. “I heard from Maud that you are doing quite well with her stand.”

“Oh yes that, it really wasn't that hard, I mean I guess to some the prospect of selling ponies on rocks could be difficult, but I am Flim and this is what I've always been good at, marketing! And for once in my life I'm not even trying to make a profit from it.” explained Flim with confidence as he looked up towards the ceiling, his eyes closed as he spoke before once again opening his eyes and grinning widely towards Fluttershy.

“Oh my that's wonderful.” replied Fluttershy as she suddenly flew over and embraced him softly. “I'm so happy for you Flim, things are really looking up for you. I knew you had in it you. Everypony deserves a chance to show what they could be. Even I changed, I used to be very skittish of almost everything, even my own shadow frightened me but after I helped the breezies I was able to learn that there is such a thing as being too kind and it helped me become the pony I am today.” explained Fluttershy to Flim as Flim listened to her as she spoke about the lesson she had learned. He was still learning a lesson each new day, and every time he was around her, he learned something new and wanted to better himself and be a better pony because of her. Flim couldn't help but want Fluttershy to see just how amazing she was but she wouldn't just believe him saying it, he had to find a way to show her but how? He couldn't help but be selfish and right in that moment think about how amazing it would be to kiss her. He quickly shook the thought out of his head, after all how would that show her how simply spectacular she was?”

“Flim?” questioned Fluttershy as she had noticed he seemed lost in thought.

“I'm fine no worries I was just thinking about how lovely you look today and how I wish you could see it the way I see it.” explained Flim calmly as he smiled towards her.

Fluttershy just giggled softly. “Oh Flim...you really are a great salespony, I bet you could sell hay to a horse.” smiled Fluttershy softly with that soft shade of pink rose across her cheeks.

“Well that wouldn't be too hard after all horses do enjoy hay.” replied Flim with a chuckle.

Fluttershy sat down right next to Flim and this was beginning to get more awkward but in a cute adorable kind of way. He was nervous, so he continued munching at his sandwich. He didn't want to finish it too fast. After all once supper was over he would likely be on his way, and he really wanted to enjoy this short time with her while he had it.

The two sat and enjoyed dinner together as they each talked about their days, of course at least to him, her day was far more interesting even if all she had done today was help a baby duck find it's mother and get home once more, it was a cute little story, just as she was a cute little mare.

“Thank you so much for coming Flim, you are always welcome to visit but well it's getting kind of late. I think it's time for me to head on up to bed.” began Fluttershy with a slight yawn.

“Oh it was no trouble at all, thank you for inviting me.” smiled Flim softly as he would stand up from the couch and make his way towards the door. He really didn't want to leave just yet but he understood she wanted her space but before he went, he just couldn't help himself, he embraced her softly. Fluttershy was a bit startled by this as she hadn't expected it but she returned the gesture and hugged him back. Flim let go of the hug first as he stared into her loving eyes, he wanted so much just for a kiss.

“Fluttershy...can I ask you something?” he questioned obviously quite nervous about his question, a slight drop of sweat running down his face. He kept himself steadied and took a quick gulp of breath while awaiting her answer.

“Of course you can always ask me anything. What is it?” she asked softly. She was looking right back at me, eager to hear what he had to say.

“Can I kiss you?” he asked nervously.

“Oh.” replied Fluttershy who's cheeks were a bright shade of red now. “Um...I don't know do you think we should?” she questioned unsure.

“I know I care for you and I want to show you how much you mean to me. Just one kiss I promise.” he offered.

“Well...I suppose.” replied Fluttershy but before she even uttered another word, his lips met hers in a deep and tender kiss, he wrapped his hooves around her wings and pulled her body closely against his. He wanted her to kiss him back, he was dying inside to know she felt the same way about him, that she really did believe in a different kind of magic, the magic of love.

Fluttershy hesitated at first but once his lips met hers and he began kissing her, she couldn't help but feel this strange sensation come over her. It was like the warmth of his body was spreading to hers and it felt rather nice, yes that's how she'd put it. She wrapped her hooves around his body, her hooves around his neck as the two held each other tenderly as they shared quite the intimate kiss. Fluttershy broke it off first, mostly because she was nervous about the whole thing, it was her first kiss and she had never really imagined that she and Flim might become a thing. Of course she imagined that no one would have imagined that, especially not Applejack but it seemed he really was trying to make a new life for himself and proving himself to be quite the businessman here in Ponyville.

“Well Flim, it was rather lovely to see you, same thing tomorrow?” offered Fluttershy.

“Of course I'd love too.” replied Flim with a warm smile. He still couldn't believe it, he had kissed Fluttershy and she hadn't objected to the idea of it. His head was on cloud nine and he wanted to do something for her, more than anything he wanted to have success here in Ponyville, he knew his job with Maud wouldn't' last forever so he was going to need to start looking for a more permanent one, but he had a feeling with his skills and his knowledge of marketing and sales that any business would be lucky to have him working for them. Nothing could get him down now, nothing at all. Everything was perfect, he knew he didn't need Flam in his life to be successful. He still couldn't believe how they had broken off like that, he missed his brother but he wasn't going to let that hold him back. Though what he saw next had him speechless, standing in the center of Ponyville was none other than Flam himself.

“What are you doing here?” questioned Flim obviously still upset his brother had ditched him.

“What do you mean what am I doing here? What are you doing here? I've been searching all over for you. You think you can just walk out on me? That's not how this works my good dear brother, you need me, just as I need you.” replied Flam.

“No...I don't need you and I'm not going to fall for your tricks again. Now leave me alone.” replied Flim as he turned his head in a huff and walked off leaving Flam to stand there in the center of town.

“Why the audacity of that pony! I'm going to ruin him....” he spoke with a twisted grin on his face, the only question was what was Flim doing here in Ponyville? He knew very well that Applejack wouldn't trust him further than she could throw a centaur so she was the one that he might be able to pick up clues from. He knew he couldn't do anything tonight but if he had his way he was going to ruin Flim so that he wouldn't have any other choice but to rejoin him at his side and return to Las Pegasus to help him run the resort as a pair rather than him having to manage all the finances.

Comments

[Halira]

I am going to track this one and read through tomorrow.