The athlete and the bookworm. It's a tale as old as the hills.
Who would think that the quiet and bookish girl would get on so well with the loud and brash athlete? It is the day of the finals and the Wondercolt's are set to fight for the win. That is, once their captain takes care of some important business first.
The cheering crowds cries could be heard in the locker room. Even above all that noise the cheer-teams chant for the Wondercolts squad was loud and clear. “Won-der-Colts! We are the best!”
Twilight knew that those were the last words, that the cheerleaders would be running from the field to swap places with the soccer team. Most of the soccer team anyway. The captain, the star player and the top scorer was actually stood right in front of her.
Outside, the crowds on the bleachers were shouting out her name. Chanting for the captain who had taken them this far. “Hear that?” Rainbow asked, in her confident voice. It was surprisingly soft and tender, not a voice those who said they knew Rainbow would associate with her. “They're calling for me, but they're cheering for you.”
Twilight knew Rainbow. She knew Rainbow better than any one of the girl's team-mates, probably better than her coach. She had heard that voice a few times before, as they spoke in a private corner of the library during a study session, or late at night when Rainbow called her cell phone for a conversation. One that started with a voice that had been crying, denying it but still with the tell-tale wobble, but finished with a soft goodnight that left Twilight feeling warm and happy.
“They're calling for their star. Their hero, Rainbow. Not for the little bookworm.” Twilight said, self consciously clutching the volumes she held closer to her chest. Rainbow was so close to her and she could feel her heart speeding up.
Rainbow smiled and managed to be even closer. “You might love books but you are never a worm.” She reached out and caught Twilight's free hand in her own. “You got me here Twi'. I was flunking three classes and you got me to five steps below you. Miss Top of the Class.” She leaned in. “They would have pulled me from the team. I wouldn't have led them here to the final, I wouldn't have scored the winning penalty in the semis. I wouldn't be here today to try and get us the cup.”
“Rainbow...” Twilight could see a strange look in her friend's eyes. She didn't dislike it but she didn't know what it was.
“You helped me with more than classes and you know it.” Rainbow put a gentle hand under Twilight chin and lifted her head so they were looking eye to eye.
Outside the chant was fever pitch. It was kick-off soon.
“Rainbow, you need to go out.” Twilight knew she was blushing and she really didn't want this to end, but the team needed their captain. Coach would come looking soon.
“I know.” Rainbow blinked once, slowly, took a breath. “How about a kiss for good luck?” Before Twilight could object, the girl dipped in and pressed her lips to her friend's.
Twilight squeaked in shock but didn't pull away. These lips were soft, lightly chapped in places but very warm. A warmth that spread inside her, it was wonderful and for a moment Twilight felt ready for anything.
“Thanks Twi'.” Rainbow said when they parted. She released Twilight's hand and made her way to the locker room door. “Cheer for me?” Rainbow asked and with that was through the door.
The crowds shouted and yelled for their captain.
The roar from the fans roused Twilight from her stupor, she had been frozen in place. “I will.” She whispered, touching her free hand to her lips.
-*-
It had taken Twilight a few more moments to compose herself. Not every day does your best friend suddenly kiss you. Yes, despite their differences, she and Rainbow really were best friends. As she slipped out onto the bleachers and found somewhere to sit, she was beginning to wonder if they were something more than best friends.
At the start of the school year they certainly had nothing to do with each other. Not Twilight Sparkle the nerd who lived in the library and Rainbow Dash the Canterlot High sporting hero. But Rainbow Dash wasn't the best student, she was unfocused in lessons and tardy with her homework. She was flunking History, American Literature and English.
Principal Celestia had been worried about her students. Twilight Sparkle had become increasingly introverted and withdrawn from school social life. The experienced educator could see the girl slipping into depressive tendencies and isolation. Rainbow Dash was much better than she gave herself credit for, but the rules stated that athletes had to keep good grades or be pulled from sport. Soccer was Rainbow's life, to take it from her would have serious consequences.
So she had devised a solution to both problems. Twilight Sparkle would tutor Rainbow Dash. The clever but introverted girl would help the capable but failing athlete. Outgoing Rainbow would draw Twilight from her shell and the quiet scholar would direct the athlete to good grades and study habits.
It had worked. Rainbow rose on the grade lists. Twilight would be seen outside the library in school hours.
Now, as the Wondercolts stormed the field with the ball in their possession at Rainbow's feet, Twilight cheered and shouted for her friend.
There were things the Principal probably had an inkling were a problem, but it was only to Twilight that Rainbow had opened up. The girl lived with her father, Rainbow's mother was deployed overseas, he too had been military but was discharged on medical grounds. Their relationship was testy and fraught, emotionally distant and anxious for their active duty mother/wife.
Twilight had discovered it by accident. Dropping by Rainbow's on a weekend to help with some project work, she had witnessed the distance between father and daughter. The hurt in Rainbow's eyes. Over time she had coaxed the emotions free from the reticent girl, not an expert but a simple listening ear, she had helped a little. Her great victory was getting Rainbow to speak with the school counsellor. That had helped immensely, Rainbow was no longer full of false bravado hiding insecurity. She was as confident and happy as she presented herself.
A mass of cheers and shouts interrupted Twilight's thoughts. The team had scored, not Rainbow but one of her team-mates. She could see the multi-coloured hair of the captain celebrating with the goal scorer. Rainbow had become a much better team player as she had gotten her hurt off her chest. There was no need for her to show off to feel good, to keep possession to prove herself.
Twilight looked over the supporting fans. There were a number of familiar faces from her classes, class mates she had gotten to know a little as Rainbow had pulled her out to parties or the mall. She couldn't quite yet see them as friends, but there was a whole summer to fix that. Something Twilight was actually looking forward to.
It was nice to see Rainbow's father sat on a bench, just as eagerly shouting and cheering, even waving a flag. Twilight grinned and looked back to the game. She had promised to cheer for Rainbow.
Hopefully there would be an explanation for the kiss. Twilight had developed more than a small attraction to her friend, over the time they spent together. Seeing both the side no one else saw, the side Rainbow trusted to Twilight, and the public face Rainbow showed the world. Twilight could easily say she loved Rainbow.
-*-
Cloud Kicker had scored a great goal. Rainbow had made sure to tell her friend so. Her whole team was tight and they were going to bring home the cup. Though she had her head in the game, Rainbow just knew Twilight was watching.
If someone had told Rainbow back in the first week that she'd be friends with Bookworm Sparkle by the summer, she would have laughed in their face. Probably done something a little nasty to the indigo haired girl too. But to keep playing she needed to improve her grades, to improve her grades she needed tutoring. Tutoring from the student that Principal Celestia assigned.
She protested, she argued, but Rainbow Dash met a nervy egghead in the library. Twilight had persevered with her reluctant student and broken through with carefully chosen fiction books that Rainbow actually enjoyed. That had led to slowly improving grades and assured continued membership on the team.
Then Twilight had not nagged, she'd not pushed or pressed, but Twilight had slowly drawn from Rainbow her deep secret worries. She had listened quietly but intently, handed over tissues without judgement and given her a gentle hug. Twilight was always ready to listen, even late at night when Rainbow needed to talk.
Somewhere along the line Rainbow had fallen in love.
Twilight had shown her that she could be more than she thought herself. That she was capable of turning around her school work as easily as she could turn a match around. Rainbow Dash had found her potential was limitless. She was finally happy, finally not alone.
The ball was crossed to her, Raindrops was a snappy player and a great mid-field, Rainbow received it and with a deft flick was attacking goal. She booted it and watched with good cheer as the opposing goalie managed an amazing save.
“Too bad. That was awesome.” Cloud Kicker gave her a high-five. “Let's take this all the way.”
“To the top!” Rainbow shouted. Both getting back into play.
-*-
Twilight watched with bated breath. There were mere minutes left on the clock, it was one goal apiece after the Minotaurs had managed to get through the Wondercolt defence. Rainbow had the ball, she was a blur on the field as she ran. “The Rainboom.” Twilight whispered. It was a strategy the forwards had thought up, the pair running at goal with quick and confusing passes to keep the goalie and defence on their toes. Feints and fake-outs until the last possible moment where Rainbow would put all her power into a shot at goal.
Unable to look, Twilight glanced down to see how Rainbow's father was doing. She was surprised to see the man sat beside another figure. A woman with air force dress blues. Twilight smiled wide. “Come on Rainbow,!” She shouted as loud as she could. “Rainbow! Raindrops! Wondercolts!”
The other students were surprised that their bookish classmate was getting so excited but quickly jumped in to take up the cheer.
On the pitch Rainbow was free and clear, one last confusing switch between her and Raindrops had the goalie instinctively going for the wrong corner. She kicked her hardest, the Minotaurs had faced the rain, now it was time for the boom.
The ball hit the back of the net. The sports field erupted, the crowd exploded. The Wondercolts had won the cup. “Yes! We Did IT! AWESOME!” Rainbow jumped and shouted and waved and was tackled into a hug by Raindrops and the rest of the team. Coach ran onto the field as soon as the whistle blew.
From under the pile of team Rainbow could see the indigo hair and purple sweater of her best friend as the studious girl jumped and cheered. She grinned.
Everyone got off her then and coach helped her up. “Good job captain.” He said, pleased with the win and the team work.
“Yeah. That was a good job, captain.” A voice that was all smiles said from behind Coach. Smiling fit to burst he moved aside. Major Firefly Dash stood behind him, her dress blues crisp and pride radiating from her face.
“Mom!” Heedless of the crowd, Rainbow grabbed her mother into a hug as tears streaked down her face. “You're back. You saw. You're home. We won!”
“That you did, yes I did, yes I am.” Firefly smiled and helped guide Rainbow from the pitch so things could be set up for medals and trophies.
-*-
Twilight slowly got down off the bleachers. Most everyone was going home, planning for the party in the evening, taking worn out players for a rest or figuring how to kill time between the game and the celebration. Rainbow had gone into the locker room to change after the photos and medals and trophy ceremony was over. With her mother back she'd probably be more invested in that than anything else.
“I'm so happy for her.” Twilight told herself, trying not to feel sad that there had been no follow-up on the kiss. “She'll get to that when the important things are over.” Gathering her books into a satchel, the indigo haired girl walked down the steps and onto the running track. It was a shortcut back to the campus and a ride home.
She'd barely passed the locker-room door when the sound of running feet caught Twilight's attention. Just in time for someone to grab her in a tight embrace, swiftly spin her around and plant a kiss to her lips.
A searing, searching kiss that delved deeper than the last. Strands of rainbow hair interrupted Twilight's view as an insistent tongue pressed her lips for entry. 'Rainbow...' Twilight smiled internally and let the athlete guide her where she wanted to go.
Breathing was becoming important and they parted naturally. “Thanks for the good luck Twi'.” Rainbow grinned, taking Twilight's hand in hers in a clearly possessive action. “I think I want that kind of luck all the time.”
“Do you now?” Twilight was singing inside, her heart was racing and her ears were burning but she felt amazing.
“Would you be my girlfriend?” Rainbow took Twilight's other hand, looking down so rose eyes met amethyst. A blush tinged the athlete's features.
“Yes.” Twilight smiled so wide she though her face would break. “Yes I will.”
Life was looking all kinds of good for Rainbow Dash. She'd recently brought home the state girl's soccer cup for Canterlot High as captain of the Wondercolts. She'd got her mom back home and she had started dating the cutest girl in school. All on the same day!
Now, with school out, her mom home and a girlfriend too; this summer was shaping up to be the best ever.
To top it off, she'd got a call from Twilight earlier in the day. Her girlfriend's folks were out of town for a conference for the weekend, her brother and sister-in-law were too busy to stay over and she'd had permission for friends to come stay instead.
So Twilight had decided on a friend to come and stay. She'd asked Rainbow over for the weekend.
The athlete had a some plans, something she'd been hoping to do with her girlfriend for a while, once they started dating.
Movie Night!
They had a lot of DVDs to watch after all. Twilight Sparkle really had a narrow taste in films, she'd never seen any of Rainbow's favourites!
The multi-coloured haired girl grinned and sprung from her bed to start packing. There had to be a bag in her room that didn't smell like used gym kit, something to fit some clothes and the stack of DVDs she wanted to show Twilight.
Rainbow started to rummage through her closet and check under the bed. She wasn't the tidiest of people.
-*-
Downstairs Rainbow's parents were also considering their daughter's plans. “Have you given her the fatherly dating advice talk?” Firefly asked Blaze, they could hear Rainbow crashing through her room as she packed. Packed to go to her girlfriend's house to stay the weekend.
“Which one?” Blaze said. “It is pretty awkward if you ask me. I have no problems with Rainbow dating a girl, but all my fatherly talks are geared towards a boy being involved somewhere.” He grumbled. “I would never need to give her the be respectful talk. She's so careful of Twilight you'd swear the girl was made from china.” He waved a hand around. “There's no point for the be careful talk, she's not going to get knocked up and she's not knocking anyone up.”
“Blaze!” Firefly giggled, “If you are too uncomfortable with it, I'll talk to her.” She batted at him playfully. “I wanted to check what you might have said.”
“At the start of the year I attempted to tell her to be careful with boys.” Blaze said, deadpan of face. “She came out.” He shook his head. “One load off my mind anyway.” It would have been unfair to say he had suspected it for a long time, but it had not been too surprising.
“We skyped, so she told me the same time I think.” Firefly laughed again. “I said I was proud of her, told her not to be a heart-breaker and that she'd have to introduce any girlfriend to me, even if I was overseas.”
“Twilight is the first.” Blaze said, “Though she said that she had a crush on Gilda before the Griffon's moved away.”
“Yeah, I thought as much.” Firefly drained her glass of cola and winced at a particularly loud crash from above. “I'll have the talk with her and check up on their plans. See if we need to be a taxi service.”
“Great.” Blaze smirked. “I've missed having my backup around.” Both he and Rainbow were benefiting from having Firefly back for good.
-*-
Rainbow was sat on her bed packing things into a bag when Firefly came to talk to her. “Hey mom.” Rainbow smiled up, it was still a pretty awesome thing to think that she was home permanently now.
“Hi Rainbow. Are you going to need a ride to Twilight's house?” Firefly sat down on the bed next to her daughter.
“Nah, I can bike there, it isn't that far.” Rainbow seemed satisfied with her bag and zipped it up.
“Got any plans for the weekend there? If you need a ride to somewhere for both of you, me or your dad can take you there.” Firefly wanted to be tactful with this chat, no point setting Rainbow on the defensive or into an embarrassed silence.
“I think we're staying in for most of it. I've got some DVDs to watch, can you believe that Twilight has never seen Top Gun?!” Rainbow replied.
“Really?” Firefly laughed. “Well, she'll be there if you need some comforting over Goose.” Firefly hugged Rainbow, the indignant silence was amusing and cute.
“Did you just come to tease? Not cool mom.” Rainbow groused, her scowl only making Firefly giggle.
“Aww baby, I've missed this though.” Firefly playfully ruffled her daughters hair, to general protests and wriggling. They both ended up laughing though, it was simple things like this they had both longed for during their separation. “Seriously though Six, we've gotta have a chat.”
Rainbow smiled at her nickname, her mother's colleagues had given it to her when she was little, always following behind her mom. “What about?”
“You, you're girlfriend, boundaries and... consent.” Firefly ruffled the rainbow locks, more gently this time. “You move fast Six, some people move slow. I know you'll regret it if you go too quick in the heat of the moment.”
“I know that mom.” Rainbow's voice was quiet, thoughtful. “I never want to hurt Twilight. I already decided that she gets to make that move. I took a big risk just kissing her, but she'd never have dared take the first step.” Rainbow leaned into her mother like she had done as a little kid. “I really love her and I won't drive her away like that.”
“You're a good person Rainbow.” Firefly hugged her daughter. “Just so you know, I never thought that you would. I just thought, you know... It is better to have this chat than to pick up pieces later.”
“Yeah.” Rainbow said, a small smile on her face. “Dad had to give up. He was really awkward, getting around to the 'boys think with their pants' chat and coming out seemed like a save for him.” She sniggered. “That stuck him though, it's not like I'll get anyone pregnant.”
“Heh, yeah.” Firefly laughed. Tormenting Blaze had been her casual hobby when the were dating, it really was amusing. “You're all set then Six. Just say so long before you head out.” Firefly stood up to leave.
“Sure thing mom.” Rainbow was back to checking she'd packed everything, she missed the proud smile from her mother.
-*-
They had decided on ordering in pizza for the evening, so Rainbow was missing a family sit-down meal. No one minded though, leaving Twilight alone wasn't an option to Rainbow. “See yah!” Rainbow called as she hoisted her bag onto her back and jumped onto her bicycle.
“Have a nice time Six.” Firefly waved her daughter off.
“See yah kid.” Blaze shouted after her.
It didn't take long for Rainbow to cycle the few streets to Twilight's house. It was a journey she had made plenty of times in the past year. Though the past two months had been a lot more enjoyable, seeing as she was going to visit her girlfriend.
When she got there she spotted Twilight reading on the porch. “Hey Twi'!” Rainbow shouted, skidding to a halt on her bicycle, the daredevil move made the indigo haired girl wince but when she saw Rainbow was fine she smiled.
“Hello Rainbow. You remembered to bring an overnight bag. Great!” Twilight got her usual crushing hug from her girlfriend and a gentle kiss on her forehead. She managed to get a squeeze in and kiss the chin near her mouth, their height difference was really enjoyable. It made Twilight feel safe when held beside Rainbow.
“I knew I was staying over duh. Didn't want to leave you hanging and I said I would keep you company this weekend.” Rainbow released Twilight, but kept an arm around her waist. She guided bicycle and girl to the porch. “Plus I had to carry the DVDs in something. I still can't believe the gaps in the collection you guys have!”
“Ugh, I said before Rainbow, Shiny had all the best DVDs and they went with him when he moved out.” Twilight shoved playfully at her girlfriend. She was thoughtful for a moment. “Thanks though, for coming to stay. I know I'm old enough to be home alone and most people my age would love it... But I've never been alone the whole weekend before.” She blushed, her skin darkening further.
“No problem Twi'. I get that you like having people around now you've found out how awesome it is.” She winked. “Especially when the company is as cool as me.”
“Egomaniac.” Twilight scolded with a grin.
“Egghead.” Rainbow replied, smirking and dropping another kiss on her girlfriend's head. “Come on! Lets get down to pizza and TV!” She left her bike on the porch and entered the house with Twilight. There was a whole lot of quality TV watching and snuggling time ahead.
-*-
Two empty pizza boxes sat on the coffee table, an empty bottle of cola lay between them. Rainbow was switching one DVD for another. “I said that was an awesome film, didn't I?” She placed the DVD back into its case and selected the next movie.
“The noir staging was very interesting, plus the overall mad science pulp tone.” Twilight considered. “I still think the bit with underwater planes was a bit silly though.”
“I think you mis-said AWESOME.” Rainbow countered, sniggering. “That is like, the second coolest part. The most awesome part is the sky base thing.” Rainbow waved an arm around. “Maybe one day I can command a flying aircraft carrier. Though nothing beats the helicarrier in the flying HQ contest.”
“I hate to say it Rainbow, but the lift needed is impossible without the force flattening every-” Twilight began.
“Blah science, blah. I know Twi'. Still a cool idea though.” Rainbow smiled to take any hurt away from interrupting.
“Okay, yes, it would be pretty cool. You'd probably look fantastic in command of one, we'll have to get you an eyepatch.” Twilight laughed. “So what next?”
“All time best film Twilight. Top Gun.” Rainbow inserted the DVD and jumped back to the couch, positioning the girl against her. “Sit back and enjoy.”
-*-
“Do you have a torch anywhere Twi'?” Rainbow said, being sat in the dark was great when a movie was playing, but it was pretty annoying when there was no light and no TV.
“Uh,yeah. Just a second.” Twilight fiddled with her phone and the camera flash turned on like a torch. “We've got a proper one behind the sofa. Mom stashes them all over in case of power outages or blown fuses. I, sort of shorted things out a lot in my lab.”
“'course you did Twilight.” Rainbow flicked on her own phone to check the news sites. If it wasn't a town thing then she would probably be helping change a fuse. A brighter light lit the room, Twilight had a torch.
“Mom is always prepared. Good thing too.” Twilight shone the torch around the room and then stood up. She navigated her way though to the window. “All the street lights are off too. No one on the street has power.”
“Nothing on the news yet, but everything did only just turn off now.” Rainbow locked her phone. “Now what? It is super dark and there's no TV.” Rainbow wasn't complaining, but if anything stressed Twilight out, it was unexpected changes of plan. To keep her from freaking out it was better to distract her.
“We could go and read in my room.” Twilight offered. “I have some candles and there's always the torch.” Her tone was a little nervy, she'd not invited Rainbow to her room when they were alone in the house before. She hoped the athlete didn't notice, or figured she was stressed about something else.
“Sure. I don't mind trying that. ”Rainbow grabbed her overnight bag to bring up with her and followed the line of light from the torch.
-*-
“Um, I could only find one candle.” Twilight had taken the torch with her to look in the cupboard where the candles were kept. She had found a holder and a box of matches at least, but there was no way it would be enough light to read by. Rainbow was sat on her bed, for a moment it was a sight that mesmerised Twilight.
Her girlfriend was sat on her bed, her parents were away, it was dark, they were alone. Twilight blinked and swallowed. She walked over and sat at the head of her bed, placing candle and holder on the side table.
“One candle? Eh, it is more than we have at home. Mind, mom and dad probably have some epic surplus lanterns or something.” Rainbow shrugged and then grinned at a memory. “This one time dad had some military spec. flares, those were so cool.”
“This isn't exactly cool, but it is a bit of light. Atmospheric even.” Twilight lit the candle and was pleased at the soft glow it produced.
Rainbow sat cross legged on the end of Twilight's bed. The flickering candle looked cool and lit the room pretty well, but it had been a bummer that it was still too dark to read even.
“I checked on my phone, it looks like the whole neighbourhood is down. There was some big storm between town and the power plant. I think we're okay here though, it has just messed up the power getting into town.” Twilight's smartphone was the only electrical light in the room, but she locked it quickly. “Got to save the battery, if Mom and Dad or Shiny and Cadey can't get hold of me on it, they'll panic.”
“No problem. I texted home too, to say we're fine. Mom and Dad might have been worried.” Rainbow rocked back a moment. Her plan for snuggling while watching DVDs had been scuppered. It wasn't too bad though. Sitting in Twilight's room to talk and snuggle was actually even better.
“That is good, wouldn't want anyone to worry.” Twilight sounded distracted, she was hugging her knees, resting her chin on them and looking across at Rainbow.
“You okay?” Rainbow asked with concern. “You know it isn't your fault that our plans are on hold.” A few things would freak Twilight out, one being plans going awry.
“I know, I can't prevent or circumvent storm caused power failure.” Twilight looked up at Rainbow, wondering how to approach what was bothering her.
Rainbow kept her focus on her partner, hopefully she'd cheer her up. The candlelight made her amethyst eyes glow. 'Wow, Twilight is gorgeous.' Her mind surprised her with that thought. Of course she found Twilight attractive, and thought about that quite often. But this thought, this time, was pushing a few others along with it. Thoughts like of 'sitting on her bed' and 'home alone'. Reaching a conclusion that Rainbow was doing her best to resist. “What's got you down then?”
“I'm not worried Rainbow.” Twilight sounded strange. “Just nervous.” Twilight blinked and smiled shyly. “I've got the Rainbow Dash on my bed after all.”
The implications of what she'd said made Rainbow double-take. “You don't mean... y'know. That, do you?” Rainbow felt her heart-rate increase, of course she'd been thinking about it and Twilight in that context (A girl had needs after all).
Twilight looked Rainbow in the eye, she had a little blush across her face. “Kiss me Rainbow.” The indigo haired girl stopped hugging her knees and sat a little more comfortably.
The athlete gulped, this was an invitation, loud and clear. She leaned in slowly, giving Twilight the chance to say no. There was no objection, Twilight met her for the kiss and it very quickly became a makeout session. “Twi', mmm.” Rainbow pulled back and took away Twilight's glasses, the hard framed spectacles were pressing into her cheek and probably the scholar's too. She carefully placed them on the side table.
Twilight took advantage of the movement to thread a leg between Rainbow's knees, the athlete had moved closer and was kneeling in front of her. “I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been thinking about us. About taking the next step.” In the time since they had started dating, Twilight had considered everything about relationships and this factor of them had been getting more and more pressing. Certainly after more than a few hot and heavy make-out sessions and snuggling, less than chaste hugs, touches and caresses.
“You have?” Rainbow felt a little stupid just saying it, but this was getting to be a good thing and it wasn't the time to freak Twilight out.
“Yes.” Twilight reached over and pulled Rainbow in again for more kissing. This time the multi-coloured haired girl pushed a hand up under Twilight's blouse, fingers just brushing the curve of her girlfriend's breasts.
They remained kissing and touching for a while but things weren't fast enough for Twilight. “Clothes off now.” She mumbled against Rainbow's lips, tugging at her jersey.
“I thought I was the one who moved fast.” Rainbow chuckled. She sat back, kneeling again. “Not objecting, just surprised.” She pulled her jersey off, revealing her sports bra. Once the shirt was free from her head she could see Twilight had already removed her sweater and was working on the buttons of her blouse. Rainbow grinned and shimmied out of her shorts.
“I like fast.” Twilight said. “You're fast. Fast is good.” Her breathing was speeding up and she darted her arms out of her blouse, dropping it to the floor beside her bed. Rainbow in her underwear was right there. Okay, shorts and sports bra wasn't alluring, but it was part of what made Rainbow charming.
Rainbow tugged Twilight's skirt free. She noticed something then. “Matching set? Someone had plans...” She leaned in to start nibbling at Twilight's neck and reach around to undo the attractive purple bra.
“Maybe I did have plans.” Twilight gasped at a slightly harder bite. “I was going to see where things went, just being prepared.” She felt the clasp on her bra come undone and responded by tucking a hand down the waistband of Rainbow's shorts.
“Plans are good.” Rainbow said, she pulled the bra free and dropped that to the floor with the other clothes. “Naked is better.” She puled her sports bra over her head and dove back in for another kiss.
“Yes. Seems a lot better.” Twilight could only agree and help speed things along.
In a moment both of them were stripped and Rainbow pushed against Twilight, pressing skin to skin and kissing her deeply. “Ready to see what awesome looks like with nothing on?”
“Egomaniac.” Twilight teased and pushed Rainbow back to get as good a look as she could in the dim light. What she could see was better than she could imagine, simply because it was right there in front of her, for real.
Rainbow grinned. Twilight's darker skin was glowing in the limited light. Curves revealed from behind their shield of slightly frumpy clothes, very well proportioned boobs free from a sweater were very nice to see. Her egghead looked amazing and an idea occurred. Rainbow dropped a hand to Twilight's waist and pulled her forward. Slipping behind the girl, she pulled her back in for a hug, well, a kind of hug.
“Rainbow?!” Twilight was caught off guard, but let herself be taken into the embrace. In all honesty, she did not have any ideas where to go beyond the “Get Naked” point on the checklist. That Rainbow was running with it was a relief, it could have gotten awkward.
The athlete was pleased with herself. Twilight pressed against her, skin to skin from tailbone to shoulders. Even their bare legs were against each other. Rainbow began eagerly kissing and nibbling at her neck and jaw, the advantage of being sat behind her. “Rainbow...” Twilight gasped as the girl put her arm around and pressed her fingers into her lap. The other hand began to massage her breast, pinching gently in time to the ministrations further down.
“Mmhmm?” Rainbow didn't speak so much as mumble into Twilight's skin, enjoying the feel of her partner's pulse against her lips. She stroked through and delved in between the soft thighs and smiled at the reactions she was provoking. This was what she'd wanted things to be like, their first time. Plucking reactions from Twilight the introverted girl had never anticipated. Showing her just how worshipful her body was, loving her, making her feel special.
“Oh Rainbow, keep- keep doing that.” Twilight gripped the bedsheets in her hands and arched in Rainbow's grip, but the athlete was strong and kept her hands in place, fulfilling the girl's wish.
“Love you.” Rainbow said, her breath skimming Twilight's darker skin. “You're beautiful you know? Hiding all this under sweaters...” She squeezed again just to hear Twilight moan. “No, not hiding it, hiding yourself from notice. So many years of people not understanding you. Reacting nastily to the difference.” Rainbow caught Twilight's mouth in a kiss, tracing her teeth with her tongue. “I'm so glad I got to know you. So happy you said yes to being with me.” It was a seamless parting, from kiss to words.
“Didn't think you would notice me.” Twilight hissed out, Rainbow had discovered a tender spot and was slowly building a wave of heat in Twilight's middle. One finger, then two gently entering her, almost timid as the athlete judged the reaction. “Mm, Rainbow...” A thumb pressed upwards and Twilight drove against her girlfriend, a slickness behind her telling her she'd have fun soon. Two modest points of softness were against her back.
Twilight felt glorious.
“Come on Twi' I want to hear you, are you on the edge? Can you feel the crest of the wave?” Rainbow spoke in low, heated tones. She upped the pace in stages, each increase in pressure and speed checked against the moans and sighs they provoked.
“I.. I-” Twilight tried to speak as the intensity of the heat within was stoked like a furnace. This was nothing like her solo attempts, nowhere near the feelings she'd roused even when thinking of Rainbow as she tended to herself. It was peaking, she could feel it, guided by Rainbow, held safe in her embrace. She put her hands on Rainbow's legs, to feel the heated skin, the slight glow of sweat.
“I want to see you Twi', want to see you hit that point. So I know that I'm worth you.” Rainbow could feel Twilight's pulse racing, the slight shiver from the girl in her embrace as she came closer and closer. She leaned in and nibbled at Twilight's jaw, deftly pressing into the girl with careful fingers.
For a moment Twilight could feel herself at the very top, at the highest point, the thinnest edge. It was unbelievable that here she was with someone so dear to her. With someone so amazing, someone so different to her expectations. Her earlier expectations; Twilight had never quite thought someone like Rainbow would ever be interested in someone like her. Yet here she was, hoping she was worthy of Twilight!
“Love you.” Rainbow whispered again, pressing just so, and Twilight came undone. She toppled over the edge and the wave of joy pinged with intensity at her every extremity. She gripped the athletes knees in her hands, digging fingertips into the firm flesh.
A sigh and a cry escaped Twilight at her climax. Rainbow smiled, feeling every shake and quiver of the girl in her arms as she slowly pressed and caressed to prolong the experience for her. Eventually she inhaled and rested against Rainbow, slipping down a little to pillow herself on a modest chest. “I love you Rainbow.” Twilight whispered, panting a little. “Love you so much.”
“I know you do Twi', that's why I did all that. And y'know, I love you.” Rainbow lifted her arms and wrapped them around Twilight, feeling the rise and fall of her chest, the warm slickness of her skin, as she came down from the high.
They lay a while, Rainbow leaning on the headboard of the bed, Twilight lying slack in her embrace. Unable to resist, Rainbow played with some strands of Twilight's hair, stroking her head and grinning dreamily at her girlfriend.
“Never thought it would be like that. 's amazing.” Twilight finally mumbled. The momentary lapse of energy was just that, momentary. It was quite an exciting thought that now she would be able to explore Rainbow. She shuffled up in the athlete's, her athlete's, embrace and began to kiss her neck.
“Mmm, Twi'. Got some plans have we?” Rainbow teased. Twilight twisted around in her embrace to kneel between Rainbow's legs. Amethyst eyes met rose and the scholarly girl winked.
“I might have some ideas.” Twilight's grin was unusually predatory as she examined Rainbow in the dim light of the candle. Her abs were defined on her stomach, Twilight had seen that a few times before, but it took on a whole new meaning when Rainbow was naked virtually beneath her.
“Like what you see?” Rainbow said with a lilt of bravado. Twilight knew that particular tone was false, her athlete was nervous. It was cute.
“I do indeed.” Twilight said leaning in and kissing Rainbow. She was feeling confident, she was feeling sexy. Rainbow had treated her so well and the feeling was still buzzing in her stomach. Now it was time to treat Rainbow with equal enthusiasm and care.
There wasn't much to Rainbow's breasts, she had a slimline build, but oh they were so satisfying in Twilight's hands. “Anything you particularly want me to do?” She asked, slightly nervous herself.
“Take me how you want.” Rainbow chuckled, “I'll let you know if anything is a no.” She gently cupped Twilight's chin in her hand. “I trust you. I love you.”
“Okay then.” Twilight smiled and carried on tracing the muscles she could see defined under Rainbow's skin. One or two spots elicited a giggle, others drew out a groan or moan that made Twilight double back for a repeat.
Soon she ventured downward and couldn't help but laugh. “So the carpet matches the curtains does it?” That got a rude noise in reply. Truly, Twilight had not expected to find stripes down there too.
“Twi', my eyebrows have stripes. You really thought anywhere would be an exception?” Rainbow laughed too, it meant they were having a good time after all.
“True.” The scholar grinned and traced the colours with a finger, there was a delightful shiver from Rainbow at every touch. Reaching the extent of the final stripe Twilight looked up to catch Rainbow's eye and delved in.
“That's the spot.” Rainbow twitched as Twilight's exploration began in earnest.
Twilight was different to Rainbow, she took things slowly, methodically, making observations and repeating to collect more data. It made for an interesting experience for Rainbow. Alone, the athlete would get straight to the point, get a quick one or two out and then have a nap.
The careful touches, the observed reactions and the intent look on her partner's face was making this an intense time. She could feel the gathering warmth as it coiled up inside her. “Keep doing that Twi'.” She mumbled, rewarded with another touch, another kiss.
It was very enjoyable for Twilight, to provoke these reactions in Rainbow. It had been a matter of nervous internal debate as their relationship developed since their first kiss. Even as her own desires had come to the fore, she had worried that she'd not be good enough to satisfy Rainbow.
It looked like she was wrong.
“You're amazing Rainbow.” Twilight whispered. “Bothering to even talk to me when anyone else would just talk with me as little as the could, even ignoring me. Keeping on asking, dragging me out.” She discovered a spot Rainbow seemed to appreciate a touch upon and did so again. “Then being my girlfriend? Something I had never even thought could happen.”
“Love you Twilight.” Rainbow mumbled in reply, gripping her shoulder.
Twilight pushed forward for a kiss. “You're so hot, sexy. Just, wow. Athletic Rainbow, confident Rainbow.” The scholar ran her fingers of one hand up Rainbow's leg. “Love you, hope this lasts forever.”
“Never going to leave you hanging.” Rainbow whispered and ran a hand through indigo strands. Her body was buzzing but still Twilight was adding more power to the sensation.
Progress was quick, Rainbow could feel herself about ready to explode when Twilight decided to suckle at her neck and slowly stroke through slick folds. All at once she tripped over the crescendo and shouted. “Twilight!”
'God, she is beautiful.' Twilight thought to herself, peppering kisses across her lover, tapping out a pattern of touches and fingertip strokes to prolong and complement the sensations Rainbow was surely feeling.
“Twilight... Twi', Twi-liight.” Rainbow muttered over and over as she came down from the euphoria her girlfriend had conducted upon her body. Twilight grinned wide, every utterance of her name was spoken like a prize. Every syllable pronounced as if it was the most precious thing Rainbow had.
The indigo haired girl gently traced her fingers up and down Rainbow's form, outlining the abs and breasts then leaning down to nibble on the defined collar bones. The athlete was slowly coming back to her, Rainbow's eyes were fluttering and her smile turned up in it's usual cocky manner.
“Twilight, never knew you had that in you.” Rainbow lifted her arm to drop it on her lover's shoulder. Feeling a delicious spike inside at being able to refer to Twilight as such.
Twilight smiled and stole a kiss from Rainbow's lips. “As a future librarian, I think it is hard-wired into me.” It was fantastic just how confident she felt after this. Hopefully she'd be able to reign it in later, lest she feel like jumping Rainbow in public. She lay down, resting on Rainbow, feeling the heat of her skin.
“Hot.” Rainbow's other arm joined the first and she began to trail her fingers up and down Twilight's back. “I can see you wearing your hair up all strict.” She tugged a strand of indigo with her thumb and forefinger. “And only letting it down for me.”
“Mm, only for you.” Twilight agreed, smiling against Rainbow's skin. She shifted a little and Rainbow's thigh slipped between hers.
“I've got a few more ideas. If you'd like.” Rainbow said, a smoky hint to the usual crackling voice. “The night's not even started yet and here I've got the sexiest girl on earth lying on me.” Her eyes were sparking. Twilight giggled again, the flattery was certainly nice.
“Alright then hotshot. Show me what you've got.” Twilight laughed again.
Maybe that storm hadn't been bad after all.
-*-
Twilight had had just about enough presence of mind to snuff out the candle before they fell asleep. There was something comforting about skin to skin contact and they had tired themselves out with a number of Rainbow's very enjoyable ideas.
At some point in the night one of them had tugged the bed covers over them both, being tangled together was quite warming, but the addition of covers was cosy.
It was a good job one of them had done so, all things considered.
-*-
Cadence drove the short distance between her home and her in-law's. Shining was on duty today; in the aftermath of the storm most of the police department had been called in for at least a short shift. Having no real plans, it had been an easy enough request to comply to when her mother-in-law called in a mild panic asking she check in on Twilight.
Apparently there was no connection on her phone and the easily concerned mother was getting frantic. Cadence thought the girl had just run out of battery on her phone, the power outage meant no way of charging the device after all. But to give peace of mind, she'd agreed to go check.
Pulling up in the empty drive, she noted a bike put up in the porch. “Rainbow came over then.” Cadence grinned, the girl was a very good influence on her sister-in-law. Twilight had been too introverted to even go out on a weekend. Now she was happy and certainly in love.
As a regular visitor and family, Cadence had her own key. The house had been correctly locked up though, but then again Twilight had a checklist for everything and was unlikely to miss that important task. Noises from the lounge caught her attention and she took a look. The TV was looping the menu screen of a DVD, the power must have gone out as the girls were watching. “Shame really, that's a good film.” Cadence said to herself.
She had her suspicions as to where to find the girls. When she was their age, if she had been home alone with only her partner, there was pretty much one thing that would have been on her mind. Hopefully neither would be too mortified. As such, it was no surprise to Cadence when she found Twilight and Rainbow in Twilight's bed.
Most certainly tangled with each other, most certainly naked and with the slightest hint in the air of sex. Cadence grinned, Rainbow was the little spoon, it was adorable. Tip-toeing around the bed, she opened a window to air the room a little (the girls would be grateful after they got over the embarrassment). “I guess I'll make them some brunch.”
-*-
The smell of cooking food woke Twilight. Before she could really panic though, she saw a note pinned to the curtains. “Hey Twily, brunch is ready when you are. XXX Cadey.” She groaned. Of course someone had sent a check-up on her. Of course it was Cadence.
At least of all the family to find her in bed with her girlfriend having 'done-the-do' it had been Cadence. She was cool with it, even if her sense of mischief made her a menace.
The irritation and slight panic was undone by the warm body she was spooning though. Rainbow looked so peaceful when asleep. Twilight sighed happily and buried her face in the multi-coloured hair, planting a kiss on her lover's head.
“Issit morning?” Rainbow mumbled, stirring from the contact.
“Yeah. Cadey is making breakfast. Brunch.” Twilight said, deciding it better to break the news right away.
“Did she freak out?” Rainbow turned over to look at Twilight, taking the opportunity to embrace her lover.
“No, she's fine. The devil herself, but fine.” Twilight smiled and kissed her girlfriend. It was going to be a wrench not to be able to wake up like this every morning.
“Awesome. Cadence is cool.” Rainbow smirked. “Can you imagine if someone else found us?”
“Don't get me started.” Twilight groaned. “Come on, we'd better get up before she fetches us.” Twilight left the bed to dress, very aware that Rainbow was simply watching. “Come on lazy.”
“Yeah, yeah.” Rainbow grumbled good humouredly and left the warm bed. She tugged on some clothes, they would both need a shower before going out, but this was fine just to eat.
They left the room hand in hand. “So lover.” Rainbow grinned cheekily. “We should do this again sometime.” She licked Twilight's ear and got swatted in return.
“Certainly.” Twilight giggled. “Often.” That made Rainbow blush.
'Life is good.' The athlete decided. Glad she had dared to steal a kiss for luck.
