Timber Spruce has a weekend like no other... TimberTwi Tales #3
Timber Spruce and Twilight Sparkle have been going out for a few months now.
Timber is fully head-over-heels in love, but he's starting to have doubts regarding Twilight's feelings. Will this weekend change things for the couple?
Volume III of TimberTwi Tales. Takes place during "Not Just Any Old Day" and "Not Just Any Other Old Day".
It was a warm Friday evening at Camp Everfree as Timber Spruce entered his room. He got into his pajamas, then flopped onto his bed with a long and tired sigh. He turned over to face his nightstand, and his heart sang.
On Timber’s nightstand was a framed picture of Twilight Sparkle, the girl he’d been going out with for the past few months. She was smiling in a slightly awkward and adorkable manner, which had always reminded him of her parting words on their first date.
Twilight blushed with a soft smile. “I’ll call you tomorrow to make plans for next time.”
Dear god, that image of her would always make Timber’s heart go crazy! Just thinking about her made him happy! Why, he’d even enjoyed a… fantasy or two… involving her!
Timber took a deep breath, then sighed dreamily. There was no doubt in his mind. No question in his heart. He was madly in love with Twilight Sparkle!
Yes, you are in love with Twilight… but is she in love with you?
Timber frowned. Loathe as he was to admit it, that negative thought had a point. Twilight clearly enjoyed their time together, but she never took him by the hand. She’d always called their dates ‘hanging out’. She only ever hugged him goodbye. Not so much as a peck on the cheek! She hadn’t even referred to him as her boyfriend!
Timber took a calming breath, then exhaled. He wanted to tell Twilight that he loved her, but he was worried that doing so would ruin what they already have! And yet, if he didn’t tell her, how would she know how he truly felt about her?
Timber put his head in his hands with a frustrated grunt. Why was romance so complicated?!
Twilight channeled her geode, and a purple light enveloped both piles. The envelopes and invitations rose from the ground and floated around for a moment, then stopped. The envelopes opened by themselves, and the invitations went in and were sealed inside, then gently descended into a neat stack in front of Timber as the purple light disappeared.
"Wow..."
Twilight giggled. "I'm still kind of getting used to it myself."
Timber grinned. "If you used your magic, we'd be finished with these invitations in no time!"
"Yeah, but then I wouldn't have as much time with you!" Twilight gasped and put her hands to her mouth, surprised at what she had said. Heat rose to her face and she laughed even more awkwardly than Timber had!
Timber laughed softly to himself.
"Are you nervous," Timber asked shakily.
"Me? Nervous? No, not at all! Why would I be nervous? I'm only about to dance with a guy I like in a somewhat romantic setting shortly after almost kissing him when he asked me out!" Twilight laughed awkwardly. "Nervous?" She made a sputtering noise as she waved her hand.
Timber barely managed to suppress a laugh as his nerves began to calm. Twilight seemed to be full of endearing quirks!
"What," Twilight asked, puzzled.
Timber smiled. "You are so adorkable, you know that?"
Heat rose to Twilight's face as she laughed awkwardly again.
Yes. Timber was in love.
"You're a cute guy... haven't any girls asked you out before?"
Timber blushed. "Just one or two... but none of them have captured my attention like you."
Twilight giggled as her cheeks reddened. "Charmer."
So
"It just..." Timber sighed. "It just feels like one thing after another, you know? Like I get one moment to rest, then something else happens!" He shook his head slowly as he covered it with a hand. "I didn't even think about all this until just now."
Twilight put a supportive hand on Timber's shoulder.
Timber's eyes widened momentarily at Twilight's touch. The softness of her hand put his mind at ease, despite the fact that his heart was racing.
"Timber," Twilight said softly. "Everything's going to be okay. You have an amazing and supportive sister. You also have me and my friends... and we'll do everything within our power to help you."
Timber stared at Twilight in awe. Her reassuring smile. The confident tone of her voice. His brain fizzled out for a few moments, then recalibrated itself quickly. "Thanks. That means a lot to me, Twilight."
very
Timber sighed as he stared at his new picture of Twilight. Bespectacled violet eyes gazed back at him with a smile that would always brighten his day.
much
Twilight blushed with a soft smile. “I’ll call you tomorrow to make plans for next time.”
in
Twilight giggled, a sound that caused Timber's heart to stop momentarily.
"I'm really glad I met you," Twilight said with a warm smile.
Timber's heart fell significantly, but still managed to keep his smile. He couldn't lose this girl, he just couldn't! It was time to make his move! "Uh-oh," he said, allowing a little bit of disappointment to show.
"What," Twilight asked worriedly.
"That sounds like a... goodbye." Timber steeled himself, praying to the Universe for success. "And... here I was hoping we'd still be able to hang out." Heat rose to his face. "M-Maybe get dinner and catch a movie?" He eyed Twilight hopefully, feeling equal parts excited and terrified.
"Yeah. I'd really like that."
"Oh, good," Timber said as some lights began to levitate around the two of them. "I was hoping that was what this meant," he said as he gestured to the lights.
Twilight took Timber by the hand, then held it as they moved closer together. She felt herself blush again as she stared at her hand before placing it on his chest.
Timber closed his eyes and puckered up his lips as Twilight closed in...
...only to be pulled away by Gloriosa.
love.
Timber took a shuddering breath as he set his alarm clock for tomorrow morning. He had a date with Twilight tomorrow. If nothing new came from it, he’d have to have an uncomfortable talk with her…
As Timber turned off his light and closed his eyes, he fervently hoped that that wouldn’t happen.
Timber’s alarm clock went off, waking him up abruptly with a yelp. He groaned, then shut it off. He’d made it a habit to wake up at a regular time ever since things kicked into high gear. The repairs, the interviews for staff, the time he’d spent with Twilight… things had been so hectic lately that it felt like he’d never get a nice morning like this to himself!
Timber yawned, then slowly got out of bed. He got undressed, then headed straight for the shower and turned on the water. As he waited for steam to rise from behind the curtain, he started humming one the songs the Rainbooms had played at the Crystal Ball.
Once the water was hot enough, Timber entered the shower. He sighed as the water slid down his back, feeling slightly more awake. He closed his eyes as he started washing himself, listening to the sound of the water falling into the tub. It soothed him, as did the heat of the water.
God, Timber didn’t realize how badly he’d needed this! It was like all the weariness he’d felt was leaving his body as he washed it.
The shower curtain slowly opened, then closed.
“Good morning, hon,” Twilight purred as she gently wrapped her arms around Timber, pressing her naked body against his back. She nuzzled against his neck, then pecked it.
Timber opened his eyes. The last time he fantasized about Twilight, she was in bed with him after an incredible night of seemingly endless lovemaking!
Timber needed to calm down. What was that technique Twilight taught him again? Oh, right!
Timber closed his eyes again, then pressed his arm against his chest as he inhaled. He exhaled, then extended his arm outward. He laughed softly. “Someday… someday.”
Timber finished washing himself, then left his shower and dried himself off. He got dressed, then went into the kitchen for some breakfast.
In the kitchen sat Gloriosa Daisy. She held a cup of coffee and looked half-awake. She gave Timber a soft smile upon noticing him.
“Morning, Glory,” Timber said as he approached her. “Sleep well?”
Gloriosa made a sputtering noise. “Better than usual, but it still feels like it wasn’t enough.”
Timber put a supportive hand on Gloriosa’s shoulder. “Just remember, I’m here for you. Whenever you need me.”
Gloriosa smiled warmly as she put a hand on top of Timber’s. “Thanks, bro. That means a lot to me.”
Timber nodded, then took his hand off of Gloriosa’s shoulder and ate his breakfast. Once he finished, he headed over to the living room, where the television and his game console were. He fired both up, then cracked his knuckles as he joined a local tournament.
Round 1
Dashin8r vs. 8u770n_m45h
Gr8npwrfl vs. EverSpruce
Sweets_CMC vs. Zest_iz_best
Scoots_CMC vs. Sandlw00d
Bloom_CMC vs. SunnyDisposition_CPA
5p00nie vs. DatTiara
Heartstringer vs. DJ_Vinyl
IndiZap vs. Sour_5w337
Timber blinked. Some of those names seemed a little familiar. “Gr-eight-n-pwerful?” His eyes widened in recognition. What was that girl’s name again? The one who always referred to herself as ‘Great and Powerful’-
“Trixie?” Timber raised an eyebrow. She didn’t seem to be much of a gamer girl, but then again, he hardly knew anything about her!
As the battle began, Timber shifted part of his attention to tonight’s impending date with Twilight. He hoped she’d give him a sign. Something to signify that she wanted more than just ‘hanging out’ with him. That she wanted to take things a bit more seriously with him.
The uncertainty of it all bothered Timber.
Before he knew it, his match against Trixie was over. With his attention no longer divided, he glanced at the television screen.
Round 2
Dashin8r vs. Scoots_CMC
DJ_Vinyl vs. SunnyDisposition_CPA
DatTiara vs. EverSpruce
IndiZap vs. Zest_iz_Best
Okay, Timber had no idea who his next opponent was. Not that it mattered all that much. He wasn’t in that tournament to get to know people, just to kill some time and kick some ass!
As the battle commenced, thoughts of Twilight again surfaced into his mind. The sound of her voice. Her beautiful smile. Her endearing, loveable dorky personality. Her touch. Her heart-stopping giggle. How smart she was.
There was so much to love about Twilight… god, he just wished he knew whether or not she loved him!
The battle eventually ended with Timber as the victor. He smiled, considering himself lucky that his opponent seemed a little inexperienced. Now, how about his next matchup?
Final Four
Dashin8r vs. EverSpruce
Zest_iz_Best vs. Sunny Disposition_CPA
Timber nearly slapped the palm of his hand against his forehead. “Son of a bitch,” he muttered under his breath. There was no doubt in his mind that ‘Dashin8r’ was Rainbow Dash. That meant that he’d need to give this next battle his complete and undivided attention!
Timber narrowed his eyes, and the battle began.
Rainbow started the battle with a taunt, which made Timber roll his eyes with a smile. He wasn’t going to take the-
Rainbow sped towards Timber, then hit him with an uppercut. He flew upwards and was kicked in the air twice, then was grabbed and thrown onto the ground.
Timber cursed himself for letting his guard down, then rushed to Rainbow and caught her in a grab. He threw her across the screen and against the wall.
Rainbow got back on her feet, performing a kip-up as Timber charged towards her. She taunted him again, then flipped over him, which caused him to ram into the wall.
Before Timber could react, Rainbow landed a five-hit combo on him, then followed up with a finisher.
Winner: Dashin8r
Timber’s jaw dropped. He knew Rainbow was going to be tough, but he wasn’t expecting that!
Championship (Headsets enabled)
Dashin8r vs. SunnyDisposition_CPA
Timber frowned as he set his controller down. Should he watch the final match?
“Timmmber,” Twilight called out in a singsong tone. “I’m feeling extraordinarily horny right now… won’t you please fill me up?”
Sweat started to form on Timber’s forehead.
“I love you,” Twilight whispered.
Timber shut off his console and the television, then went into his room and left a “Do Not Disturb” on his doorknob just before shutting his bedroom door.
Several hours had passed since Timber ‘enjoyed’ his fantasy with Twilight. He had spent that time mostly to himself, thinking about what he would say if nothing came from their date as he exercised to keep his physique.
Timber shook his head quickly. No, he shouldn’t think of such things right now. He had to stay positive! He felt that he and Twilight had a good thing going, and he didn’t want any negativity to ruin tonight!
Timber sighed as he went into his bathroom, then took a good look at himself in the mirror. He was clean-shaven. He was smiling genuinely. He had a decent outfit on.
“Okay,” Timber said to himself. “Here goes nothing… but it better be something.”
A knock on Timber’s door gained his attention. He walked out of his bathroom.
“Come in.”
Gloriosa opened the door. “Hey there. Just thought I’d send you some positive vibes before your date tonight.” She was well aware of Timber’s relationship concerns, as he had vented to her about them.
Timber laughed softly. “Thanks, Glory. I get the feeling I’m going to need them.”
Gloriosa walked over to Timber. “Whatever happens tonight, I’ll be right here for you when you get back.” She gave him a hug.
Timber returned the hug. “I appreciate it.”
Gloriosa broke the hug. “Now get ‘er, champ!”
Timber nodded, then headed to his car.
Timber arrived at the museum, and he felt slightly nervous. To him, tonight felt like it was going to be a ‘moment of truth’ kind of night. The kind of night that would either solidify his love, or strengthen his uncertainty.
Timber stood next to the entrance, his mind running a mile a minute.
“Hi.”
Timber turned his head to see Twilight blushing, and his heart ran alongside his mind. "Hey there," he said. "You ready?"
"O-of course I am! Wouldn't be here if I wasn't!" Twilight smiled and laughed nervously.
Timber blushed. "Well all right then, let's go!"
"S-s-so." Twilight said, still blushing. "How's your sister? I've barely heard from her since we left Camp Everfree."
Timber blinked. "Oh, she's been struggling a little bit. I've been helping her through it, great younger brother that I am."
Twilight smiled and rolled her eyes. "Didn't Sunset and I give her our phone numbers? We can help her with what she's been going through. Both Sunset and I have been there."
Timber stared at Twilight. "Wait...you have?"
Twilight blushed. "Yeah...It's a long story. You see..."
Timber stood in awe as Twilight recounted her own experience with magical corruption in great detail. How she felt just before, during, then after her transformation. She followed it up with her struggle against her corrupted alter ego, then finished with the moment she and her friends saved Gloriosa.
Once Twilight finished, she blushed out of embarrassment. "You know," she said, “I've never told that to anyone." She looked Timber straight in the eyes. "You must be special." she said, eyes half-lidded and smiling. She suddenly blinked in apparent surprise.
Timber blushed furiously, in complete shock. He barely had enough time to process Twilight’s story before she used his own words on him!
"I-I-I-I think I heard my phone buzz!" Timber barely heard Twilight’s phone vibrate. "Be right back!" She smiled awkwardly, then hurried away.
Timber remained still as his jaw hung open. “What just happened,” he asked himself as he tried to wrap his head around everything. He put a hand to his forehead as he slowly shook his head. His heart was thundering!
Timber took a deep breath, then exhaled as he tried to regain his composure only to see Twilight return.
"Sorry about that," she said.
"You okay," Timber asked worriedly.
"Yeah. I just needed a minute to collect my thoughts… Sunset's been pretty sick since last night and I'm worried about her."
"Oh, I'm sure she'll be okay. If she can survive all that you've told me and my older sister corrupted by magic, then she can totally survive a measly stomach bug." He smiled as he finished his sentence.
Twilight laughed. "I actually said the same thing to myself earlier today." She found herself blushing again. "We think alike, don't we?" she paused for a moment. "Let's check out the new exhibit about caves and bats!"
On their way to the exhibit, Timber saw Twilight take her phone out of her skirt pocket. She looked at her messages, then smiled.
"Good news, I take it?" Timber asked with a smile.
Twilight nodded. "Sunset's fever finally broke!"
"See? We both knew she'd survive," Timber said with a wink.
Twilight blushed and sent a text. "There. Now we can continue with my mind clear," she said as she pocketed her phone.
Twilight and Timber finally made their way to the exhibit.
The room was dimly lit, with realistic models of stalagmites and stalactites in their respective positions. The air was filled with musk and the sounds of bats and water dripping being played over the audio system. Figures of bats were hanging on the ceiling, their beady eyes fixed in stares and their wings spread fully.
Twilight took a picture of the display with her phone. "This one's a keeper." she smiled as she took in all the information. "Oh, wow!" She said as she noticed one particular plaque.
Karst
Most caves form in karst.
Karst is a landscape made from the dissolution of soluble rocks.
Twilight could hardly contain her excitement. It wasn't often she learned new things, and she found it thrilling when she did. "I'm so glad we came here, Timber." she said, smiling.
Timber blushed. "Me, too." He would forever cherish the memory of seeing her that passionate!
Twilight smiled. "I'd love to stick around, but it's about time for me to visit Sunset. Text me later, okay?"
"Sure thing. See you later!" Timber waved, then sighed. “...I love you.” He frowned, then sighed. He considered Twilight’s behavior tonight as strange, but not unwelcome… yet he didn’t hear those three words he had so desperately wanted to hear from her!
Timber went to his car, then headed home.
Timber returned home, closing the door behind himself, and Gloriosa walked out of their living room.
“So,” Gloriosa said eagerly. “How’d it go?”
“Well…” Timber told Gloriosa everything that had happened during his date with Twilight. When he finished, he sighed.
Gloriosa cupped her chin in thought as she hummed. “Twilight sounds a little confused… maybe it’s teenage hormones?” She shrugged.
Timber shrugged. “Your guess is as good as mine, Glory.”
Twilight blushed with a soft smile. “I’ll call you tomorrow to make plans for next time.”
Timber felt heat rise to his face at the memory. “Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m going to bed. Gotta keep that sleep schedule consistent!”
Gloriosa hugged Timber. “Goodnight, bro.”
Timber returned the hug. “‘Night, sis.”
The hug was broken, and Timber entered his room. He fell asleep rather quickly, but not before hearing Twilight’s voice in his head one last time.
Timber turned over to look at his alarm clock, only to find that he had woken up five minutes early. He frowned, disappointed that he missed out on five minutes’ worth of sleep. Well, there was nothing he could do about that now, so he might as well just get out of bed.
Timber made a sputtering noise, then got out of bed and turned off his alarm clock. He got dressed, then went to the kitchen for breakfast.
As he entered the kitchen, Timber noticed Gloriosa, who waved at him. “Morning,” she said, fully awake. “Sleep well?”
Timber nodded. “Looks like you did, too.”
Gloriosa smiled. “Yeah. Gotta take what I can get. So what do you have planned for today?”
Timber cupped his chin in thought for a moment, then shrugged. "Pretty much nothing, really."
"Well, that's not necessarily a bad thing."
No," Timber shook his head. "It's not… but I don't want to be cooped up in here all day."” He said as he gestured to the whole of his home. “I might just jog around the camp, then cruise around in my car a little.”
Gloriosa raised an eyebrow with a smirk. “But not before eating breakfast.”
“Right.” Timber smiled sheepishly.
After breakfast, Timber exited his home, then started doing some stretches to limber himself up. He took a deep breath, then exhaled and cracked his neck. He closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them and started his run.
He approached the gazebo, where he first laid eyes on Twilight…
Timber glanced offstage and noticed Twilight. She blushed, and his heart skipped a beat at the sight. Maybe he should get to know her. Nobody ever made him smile just by looking at him!
Where he first spoke to Twilight…
"Yeah, but they're mostly blue. That's why they're named after the Latin word 'sapphirus'."
Past the dock…
"I know I'm charming, but you don't have to fall for me."
Past the tables…
"You think that's crafty? You should see my macaroni art. I'm like the Pintocasso of noodles!"
Timber continued his jog around Camp Everfree, and everywhere he went he was reminded of every last interaction he had with Twilight that week. By the time he returned, he was a sweaty mess in serious need of a shower.
Timber sighed as he walked back into the house, wiping some sweat off of his forehead. He made a beeline to his bathroom, then jumped into the shower.
As Timber showered, he wondered what was going through Twilight’s head. Her openness and flirting… wait, was she flirting? Ugh, he didn’t know! He wished he did. At least then he’d know whether or not he’d feel safe telling her he loved her!
“Why does romance have to be so complicated,” Timber muttered under his breath as he started washing his hair. He wished his parents were still around to give him some advice on how to deal with this situation. It’s not that he wasn’t grateful for Gloriosa’s help or anything, he just wanted help from someone who’d had actual experience with romantic relationships.
Timber got out of the shower and rapidly shook his head, which flecked the shower curtain and mirror with tiny droplets of water. He chuckled, then sighed contentedly, feeling refreshed and cleansed.
As he dried himself off, Timber wondered where he’d go. He certainly wasn’t going to go to Downtown Everton. He hadn’t been there in years! Besides, he’d told Twilight he’d take her there. Provided that they were still a couple…
No. He shouldn’t think like that. There was no solid evidence that she wouldn’t still want to go out with him!
Timber pushed the thought out of his mind, then internally debated where he’d go up until he was fully dressed and standing in front of his car. He now had a destination in mind: Canterlot City. Odds were slim that he’d meet someone he knew there, and he felt like blending into a crowd.
Timber got into his car, then drove off.
Timber arrived in Canterlot City, thanking his lucky stars that he found a decent parking spot with minimal driving around. He got out of his car, then took a deep whiff of the city air. As he exhaled, he became keenly aware of the sounds around him.
Cars passed him by, with the occasional honk of an impatient driver sounding off. The music of a street performer gained his attention, and he decided to follow his ears. As he neared her, he sighed dreamily at the soothing tone of her voice and soulful strumming of her guitar.
The performer glanced upward at Timber and smiled as she continued her singing. He returned the smile, then stayed until she finished her song, feeling her passion flow through her lyrics. Once she finished, he applauded, then put a five dollar bill in her guitar case.
“That was amazing,” Timber said as he put his wallet back in his pocket. “Keep on doing what you’re doing.”
The performer gave Timber an airy laugh. “Thanks. I will.”
Timber gave the performer a thumbs up, then walked away. His stomach growled, and he took out his phone to see the time. He nodded, then pocketed it.
Yep. It was lunch time.
Timber found his way to a nearby cafe, then ordered lunch. He sat outside at a table, which was holding an umbrella in the middle to shade him from the sun. He placed his elbows on the table, holding his chin with his hands as he watched people pass him by.
He saw people minding their own business. People listening to their music. People staring at their phones. People waiting at the stoplight. Timber saw all those people, but he swiftly turned his attention to a specific sort of people: couples.
Straight couples. Gay couples. Lesbian couples. Engaged couples. Married couples. Couples without children. Couples expecting children. Couples with children.
Timber couldn’t help but smile and sigh dreamily. Like nearly every other thing, seeing those couples reminded him of Twilight. He fervently hoped that one day, they would hold hands. They would acknowledge each other as a couple. They would kiss… and they would tell each other that they were in love.
The clatter of a plate on the table snapped Timber out of his thoughts. He turned to see the waitress, then thanked her. He sighed again, then ate his lunch as he continued to watch people. Once he finished, he took out his phone.
He held his phone in his hand and stared at it, hoping to hear from Twilight. He lowered his head, gently bumping it on the table with a frustrated grunt. “I have got to get a grip,” he said to himself, then swiftly raised his head back up.
Timber and Twilight poured their hearts out to each other.
Timber made a sputtering noise. His fantasies had started up again… those fantasies of what he’d hoped his future with Twilight would be like. They were both a blessing and a curse to him. A blessing because it could happen, but a curse because it hadn’t happened yet.
Timber and Twilight gazed lovingly into each other’s eyes, having finally laid bare their feelings.
Fortunately for Timber, he’d gotten used to those fantasies. They’d been happening regularly since his first date with Twilight, and they almost overwhelmed him the first time around! His heart would always flutter every time he fantasized.
Timber and Twilight kissed, and their hearts thundered as one.
Timber smiled, then flagged down the waitress. She handed him his bill, and he paid for it.
Timber and Twilight walked side by side, holding hands with fingers laced together as they reached their destination for their date.
Once Timber left the restaurant, he stretched, then cracked his neck. “Okay,” he said to himself. “What next?” He looked around, eager for something new to do. For a brief moment, he regretted not looking up the goings-on of Canterlot City. Next time he came here he’d definitely take a look at local events before leaving!
Timber had his arms wrapped around Twilight’s waist as she laid on top of him, caressing his cheek as they watched a romantic movie.
Timber ran a hand through his hair as he thought where he’d go next. He had plenty of time before dinner, which was when he’d return home. With a shrug, he simply walked forward. Who knew what he’d find? The thought excited him a little.
Timber grabbed the covers of his bed, then draped them over himself and Twilight as he scooted over to her. He gently caressed her stomach, adding to the warmth he had just deposited inside her. They kissed, then fell asleep.
Timber had been walking for a few minutes, but unfortunately found nothing of interest. He wouldn’t let that deter him, though. Maybe he needed to move in a different direction… He turned his attention elsewhere, then crossed the street.
Timber wiped some sweat off of his brow after taking the last box out of the moving van. Twilight gently hugged him from behind and pecked him on the cheek, then opened the box and started unpacking her things.
Timber continued his walking, and he began to hear a crowd murmuring. His curiosity was piqued, and he picked up his pace. He turned a corner, and his eyes widened.
Many tents of varying colors and sizes filled with local foods, wares and merchants were all set up as people mulled about. The sound of a live band playing music resounded over a sound system that was perched somewhere out of Timber's field of vision.
Timber grinned. "Now we're talking!"
Timber's vision became blurred by tears as he got down on one knee. He heard Twilight sniffle as he spoke those words he had wanted to say to her for the longest time. He heard the one word he had hoped to hear several times over as he was telekinetically thrust into her arms.
Timber walked around and took a deep whiff of the air. He was greeted with the scents of various meats, vegetables and baked goods. He rubbed his hands eagerly, then took out his phone and sent a message to Gloriosa.
Dinner’s gonna be on me tonight! - Timber
Timber stood across from Twilight. Tears of joy fell from their eyes as they were finally pronounced husband and wife. They immediately embraced each other in a passionate kiss.
An hour or so later, Timber held some bags of food that he had purchased. Yeah, he had one hell of a haul! He was so going to enjoy cooking dinner tonight! Pleased with his findings, he returned to his car.
Timber and Twilight walked along a Marediterranean beach, holding hands as the sun set. They both held each other close and kissed as the first day of their honeymoon came to a close.
Timber put the bags of food in the backseat area, then buckled up as he turned on the radio.
Timber stood still in shock and disbelief as he gaped at the positive pregnancy test Twilight had presented to him. Slowly but surely, their emotions caught up with their brains and they shared an emotional embrace.
Timber got out of his car as Gloriosa greeted him with a hug.
“So,” Gloriosa said eagerly. “What’d you find?”
Timber grinned as he opened the passenger side door. “Follow me into the kitchen and I’ll show you!”
Timber gently pressed himself against Twilight’s back and admired the view of her heavily gravid abdomen. With a blissful sigh, he rubbed her belly and whispered sweet nothings in her ear.
After Timber showed Gloriosa all that he brought home, he ran to his room to look up some recipes online. He still had a couple of hours before dinner, so that gave him some time for research.
Timber sniffled as he saw a thoroughly exhausted Twilight shed tears of joy as she held their newborn child. He couldn’t believe it… h-he was a father now!
Timber had a recipe in mind. He was now a man on a mission! With a cracking of his neck and knuckles and the rolling up of his sleeves, he went to work in earnest!
Timber and Twilight sat on the porch together as they looked on, watching their children play with each other. Neither of them could possibly ask for anything more in life.
Shortly after dinner, Timber wiped some sweat off of his forehead. He was exhausted!
His phone rang, nearly startling him.
Now Calling: Twilight Sparkle
Heat immediately rose to Timber’s face and his heart pounded. He swiftly accepted the call. "Twilight?" He asked. "What's up?"
Twilight heaved a sigh. "I just had one of the longest days of my life, and I figure talking to you about it would help."
"Well tell me all about it. I'm all ears, Twilight."
Twilight took a deep breath. "Well, last night I struggled with an equation I started. I ended up getting frustrated, so I gave up on it in the middle of the night." She sighed. "That decision ended up getting Spike injured, which caused me to get so freaked out that I sped and ran who knows how many red lights! I'm just grateful that the officer that pulled me over was willing to be lenient!"
Timber made a hissing noise through his teeth.
Twilight put her hand to her forehead. "Tell me about it. Thankfully, Spike's okay. I got there in enough time for a proper treatment. But after that, I went back outside to find that I got a parking ticket!" She made a frustrated noise. "Seriously, what did I do to deserve such a crappy day?!"
"Nothing." Timber said. "I'm sorry you had such a rough day, Twilight. But you got out of it okay, and that's all that matters."
Twilight giggled, and Timber felt his face redden further. "I know." She sighed again. "Thanks for listening, I really needed your ears."
"Glad I could help. Anything else?"
"Yes...actually. You've been on my mind practically all day, not to mention most of the time since I've known you. You're kind, you're funny. You're so incredibly supportive when I need it. I just wanted to hear your voice so very badly tonight. Timber Spruce...I love you."
Timber’s eyes widened in shock. Time seemed to slow down as he lost grip of his phone.
Those words.
Those three words.
Those three words he had longed to hear so badly.
The sound of his phone hitting the floor brought him back to reality, and he hurriedly picked it back up, only to see that she hung up.
A tear fell from Timber’s cheek as his voice lowered to a whisper.
Timber continued to stare at the phone, and he received a message from Twilight..
I need some time to think I'll get back to you later - Twilight Sparkle
Timber let out a shuddering breath he didn’t realize he was holding. He wanted to call Twilight back, to know if she was okay. To hear her voice. To once again hear that she loved him. He wanted so badly to just drive over to her place, hold her in his arms and tell her everything he’d wanted to say to her.
It took a great deal of restraint for Timber not to scream as emotions coursed through him. Happiness. Confusion. Worry. Love. Those four emotions cycled through him endlessly, threatening to drive him crazy.
“Timber?”
Timber raised his head to see Gloriosa standing over him.
“Are you okay?”
Timber felt a lump in his throat as he slowly stood up to meet her face to face. He let out another shuddering breath. “G… Glory… S-She said it…” He sniffled as his vision became blurred. “T… T-Twilight finally said it.”
Gloriosa’s eyes widened, then she smiled. “Oh, Timber. I’m so-”
“Then she hung up on me and left me this message.” Timber showed his phone to Gloriosa.
Gloriosa blinked, then read the message. She sighed. “She sounds like she’s still a little confused.”
Timber wiped the tears from his eyes. “I’m freaking out internally here. Now that I know how she feels I want to be with her more than ever!”
Gloriosa opened her mouth to say something.
“But yeah,” Timber said as he folded his arms. “I know. I have to give her some space right now, no matter how hard that is for me.”
Gloriosa laughed softly. “Sounds to me like you might be getting the hang of this.”
“Maybe. I know I still have a lot to learn about romance and relationships.”
“Just take it one step at a time, little brother.”
“Yeah,” Timber said quietly as he turned his attention back to his phone.
“Timber Spruce… I love you.”
Those words would echo in Timber’s mind for the rest of his life.
“Seems like you know what to do from here. If you need me, just-”
Timber grabbed Gloriosa and hugged her tightly. “Good talk.”
Gloriosa returned the hug, and they stayed together for a few moments until the hug was broken. “Face it, tiger,” she said as she gave Timber a pat on the shoulder. “You’ve hit the jackpot.” She winked, then walked out of the room, ecstatic for her brother.
Timber nodded. “I have.” He took his phone, then composed and sent a message to Twilight.
I understand. Take all the time you need. - Timber Spruce
With that, he stared at that picture of Twilight he had on his phone.
Twilight blushed with a soft smile. “I’ll call you tomorrow to make plans for next time.”
“Timber Spruce… I love you.”
Timber knew it wouldn’t take long for those beautiful, beautiful words to be enshrined in his head. He sat down on a chair, lifted up his feet, then put his hands behind his head and gazed at the ceiling. He was still worried about Twilight, but if she needed space she’d get it.
“Timber Spruce… I love you.”
Timber’s heart pounded like never before. Twilight loved him! All he’d have to do now is wait for the right moment to tell her that he loved her! He felt like he could wait for at least two whole weeks to hear back from her!
What if she panicked and changed her mind? Maybe that’s why she needed some time to think?
Timber shook his head. It was like Gloriosa said, Twilight was a little confused. Besides, he’d been over this before: if she wasn’t interested in him, she would have said so! She wasn’t the type to lead someone on!
Timber fell silent, waiting for a response. After a few moments, he nodded. Yeah, that’s what he thought!
Twilight’s voice echoed in Timber’s head again, sending his heart into overdrive for the umpteenth time that day. He closed his eyes and imagined himself holding her, whispering sweet nothings in her ear as he ran a hand through her silken hair. The fact that it would not remain a fantasy for much longer made his heart pound all the stronger!
With little else to do, Timber went into the living room to find Gloriosa. “Hey… I’m a little exhausted. I’m going to turn in a little early.”
“Good night, bro!”
“Good night, sis.”
As Timber neared his room, he felt the lump in his throat return. He sniffled as he reached, then closed his bedroom door. He faced the pictures of his parents as tears began to fall.
“M… M-Mom. Dad.” Timber’s voice cracked as he fought a war of contrition against his emotions. No. Not yet. He had to at least tell them before breaking! “I… I did it. I finally found true happiness!” He let the dam burst, and tears of joy and relief poured out between uncontrollable sobs as he slowly descended to the floor, hugging himself as tightly as he could.
Some time later, Timber got up and wiped his tears. Now that he was truly exhausted, he changed into his pajamas and slowly crawled into bed.
As he fell asleep, he couldn’t wait to see what tomorrow would bring.
