New Town, New Friends and Butterflies

by Shysoldier94

Confessions

I still stood near the doorway, not sure if the potion was actually working. Since nopony noticed I was standing there, I decided to move closer towards the group. I sat down about 7 hoofs away where I got a perfect view of Fluttershy and listened.

“C’mon Fluttershy.” Rainbow said. “We all told each other about our crushes and stuff. And you’re the last one on the list to talk. We’re all friends here; you don’t have to be shy about it. We all know what it’s like.

She sighed. “I don’t know girls. I mean I just feel like a little filly whose head over hooves about some colt that she can’t seem to find the strength to talk to.”

“Well Fluttershy, that’s what it supposed to feel like.” Twilight began. “That means your emotions are trying to tell you that you do like a special somepony.”

“Are you sure?” She asked nervously.

“Yes!” They all said, growing impatient the more she stalled.

She took a deep breath. It’s now or never Fluttershy. She thought. “Okay I’ll tell all of you.”

Their eyes widened as their necks seemed to grow in length a few inches as they leaned in closer.

She could feel her face get red hot as the thoughts went through. “That p-pegasus Scion.” She began.

“Yes?” They all said.

Fluttershy gulped. “Ihaveacrushonhimokay!” She said rather too fast to be understood.

“Huh?” Rainbow said cocking her head 90 degrees.

She sighed. “I have a crush on Scion.” She closed her eyes and buried her face in her hooves.

I put my hoof across my heart. It was definitely pounding from excitement. It was true. I couldn’t help but smile as I listened more.

“Aww!” All said simultaneously.

Surprised, she raised her head up to see all her friends smiling at her. Even Rainbow, who usually gets annoyed by her shyness.

“Well go on darling.” Rarity pressed. “Tell us why you like him.”

“Yeah. I’m not one to be all sappy or anything but, I think it’s kinda cute for you to have a crush on Scion. Besides, he’s lucky it’s YOU instead of somepony else.” Rainbow explained.

Fluttershy gave a weak smile. “Well I guess I can tell you more now that I’m more comfortable.”

Ready for the story they’ve been waiting for, they sat down to listen.

“It all started at the party. When I walked into Sugarcube Corner, I asked Pinkie what the occasion was and she said-…” She was interrupted by the pink pony.

“It was for the new pony that moved to Ponyville!” Pinkie was bouncing around. After a few seconds of trying to keep her still with no luck, Applejack tied her hooves together and sat her down. Pinkie wore an annoyed look on her face. “Kill joy.” She muttered.

Fluttershy giggled. “Yes she said it was for the new pony that moved to Ponyville from Cloudsdale. And after hearing that he was from my hometown and that he was my age, I got interested. But anyways, as the party started, I was talking to Ditzy Doo about her new relationship, I heard the door open and that’s when I first noticed him.”

“The first thought that went through my mind was he was definitely a handsome fellow. His coat was as white as snow and his mane was red with a strip of black through the middle. And his eyes, oh his eyes are what just made my heart melt. A beautiful sky blue. I didn’t feel like taking my eyes off of him nor I thought I ever would.”

As she continued to explain, I could feel my face getting hot.

“And when Rainbow Dash brought him over to the group, there was no way I would’ve been able to introduce myself without stuttering or shaking uncontrollably. So the first thing I could think of was to hide under the table.”

“After the party, I couldn’t concentrate as for the only thing that was on my mind was this new stallion. I went around Ponyville and asked others if they could help me deliver a message but I was too afraid to tell them anything. Then a few days later, Rarity and I bump into Twilight and he. And I couldn’t help myself but to just hide as for I knew what would happen if I tried talking to him. I was afraid of rejection and afraid that he would be just like that stallion I was with last year. But after hearing what others said about him, I knew he was the opposite. He was a kind gentle hearted pegasus that loves nature and is shy like I am. I didn’t know if I was being quick about anything but I knew that this stallion was perfect. And I just wish there was a way I was able to tell him everything.”

“Well Fluttershy, what would you say if Scion was here the whole time and heard you say everything you just said?” Rainbow asked.

Her face grew red. “Oh I would be so embarrassed that he would hear the embarrassing parts of me spilling out my feelings.”

I slowly walked to Twilight, making sure I didn’t make any noise, and whispered in her ear, “Is it time?”

“I think now would be the perfect time.” She replied in a soft whisper.

I walked back to my original position and stood until Twilight was ready

“Did you say something Twilight?” Fluttershy asked.

Twilight cleared her throat. “Uh yeah. I said what would you say if Scion had the same feelings towards you?”

Fluttershy shifted around. “What do you mean?”

“I mean what if he too likes you the same way you like him?”

“Oh I don’t know. I would have to hear him say it to be sure.”

Out of nowhere, a gentle voice was heard, “Well it’s true. I like you Fluttershy.”

Twilight’s horn glowed as Applejack, Rainbow, and Pinkie looked at each other and nodded as they knew what was happening.

I looked down and saw my hooves appear and knew that I was now visible. I took a few steps closer but couldn’t take my eyes off of her.

“He was here… just appeared… heard everything…” Was all she said before she fainted.

Pinkie began to panic. “Oh no Fluttershy!”

“Don’t worry Pinkie.” Rainbow said. “She just fainted with embarrassment.”

“Oh okay.” She replied as she bounced to her original position.

“Hey, Ah thought Ah tied you up.” Applejack said.

Pinkie Pie just giggled as Applejack rolled her eyes.

Rainbow leaned over to Twilight and whispered, “Does he have to fall over and faint too? I saw this in a movie once.” Her eyes beamed.

Twilight rolled her eyes and hoofed the back of Rainbow’s head.

“Ouch!” she shrieked. “Oh fine.” She pouted as she sat down.

I walked up to Fluttershy and moved her on her side and lay near her. “I thought I’d want her to be more comfortable when she wakes up.” I explained.

The group just smiled as they continued to watch.

I took my hoof and brushed her mane out of her face. This was the closest I’ve ever been to her, and she looked even more majestic. I leaned forward and lightly kissed her on her cheek. The awes that the 5 others made couldn’t help but make me smile even more.

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We waited for about a half an hour for Fluttershy to wake. Ever since she fainted, I stayed right by her side. The others huddled near the middle of the room.

“Look at them,” Pinkie began. “They look so cute together! And Scion can’t take his eyes off her.”

Twilight smiled. “They sure do look adorable together. Do you girls think we did the right thing?”

“Well of course we did, darling.” Rarity stated. “These two clearly had strong feelings for each other but couldn’t find the strength to tell one another. And I simply could not live with myself if I couldn’t find a way for them to be together.”

“Yeah! Besides, they’re perfect for each other! Anypony with eyes could see that. Except for that stallion that Applejack and I took care of last time. He’s got a certain two items that he won’t need anymore.” Rainbow added as she nudged Applejack’s shoulders.

The group laughed from Rainbow’s comment. They continued to share their thoughts until they heard a soft high pitch whine coming from Fluttershy as she slowly came to.

Fluttershy rubbed her eyes slowly. With her eyes still closed, she stretched out. “Ugh what happened?” She asked softly. She opened her eyes and saw her friends looking past her. She looked over and saw her crush looking straight into her eyes.

“Well look who’s finally awake, sleepyhead.” I said and smiled at her.

As expected, her face turned red. She slowly got to her hoofs and sat down. “Oh..uh h-hello Scion.”

She looked at me and noticed I was looking at the ground. I looked at her again and caught a glimpse of a smile.

“So um… you heard everything I said about you?” She asked almost in a whisper.

I nodded.

It was then we looked over and saw Twilight and the others huddled together and glance back at us. They rose up and slowly walked toward the other room. About halfway, they sprinted into the rest of the way.

Fluttershy giggled.

This is your time man! I thought to myself. Make your move before it’s too late!

“So uh Fluttershy.” I began.

“Hmm?” She turned her head slowly, still hiding behind her mane.

“About everything that you said, your feelings I mean, do you really have a… crush on me?”

She nodded her head and smiled.

“I wanted to try and tell you at first but after that last stallion I was with, I was afraid of being heartbroken again. But the more I thought about you, and heard things about you, the more I realized you were the complete opposite. And that’s something I’ve been looking for in a stallion: Somepony who I could share my feelings with and wake up in the morning thinking about him and all the bad feelings in the world just disappear when he holds me in his hooves.”

“I have the same feelings for you Fluttershy.” I said as she looked straight into my eyes. “I was afraid to tell you because well for one, I’m a shy kinda guy. And also when I lived in Cloudsdale, I never had good luck with the fillies. I would always embarrass myself in front of them and they’d always laugh and I’d get made fun of.”

She lightly touched my hoof with hers. “To be honest, I think it’s cute when you get flustered.”

I smiled. “So I’ve heard.” I took my hoof and brushed her mane out of her face. “Now that’s a beautiful face I’ll never get tired of.” I thought aloud and immediately felt my face flush.

Fluttershy giggled and laid her forehead against mine. “I’d like to get to know you better Mr. Flusterpants.”

“I’d like to get to know you better too Miss Shy.” I replied softly. How about we meet up in market square, say, tomorrow afternoon for lunch?”

She flashed her eyes. “I’d like that.”

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Twilight and the others looked up and saw Scion and Fluttershy looking at them. “Let’s go” She whispered. They rose up and slowly walked towards the other room. When they were about halfway, they sprinted through the doorway. Once inside, they all collided and fell into a pile on the floor.

Pinkie Pie was on the bottom and softly giggled. “Ponypile!”

“Pinkie! Shh!” Twilight whispered.

They rose to their hooves and sat down in the dark room.

“Can you believe it? They’re finally speaking to each other.” Rarity said.

“And just to think that they couldn’t even say a word yesterday.” Twilight exclaimed.

“Like I’ve said many times, I’m not a pony to be all sappy,” Rainbow began, “but they look to be a very cute couple. I know it’ll last; they’re totally fallen head over hooves for each other. No doubt.”

Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie all nodded in agreement. Applejack was left not understanding.

“Well how do y’all know that for sure?” She asked, still doubtful.

The four gestured for Applejack to follow. They quietly poked their heads around the corner and saw Fluttershy and Scion’s heads leaning against each other. Backing up where they were previously, they wore a grin on their face waiting for Applejack to respond. She couldn’t help but show a smile.

“Alright, alright. Y’all got me. Ah agree they’re pretty cute together.” She confessed.

“More like amazingly adorable!” Pinkie exclaimed.

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We sat there in silence for what felt like forever. It may have only been a few minutes but a time I never wanted to end. But the question all of a sudden dawned on me: What time was it?

I broke the silence. “Hey Fluttershy?”

“Hmm?” She replied softly, eyes closed.

“Do you have the time?”

“It’s almost after 3. Why you ask?”

My eyes shot open and I jumped on my hooves. “Oh horse apples!”

“W-what’s wrong?” She asked, a little startled at my sudden movement.

“I was gonna surprise my little brother and pick him up after school today.” I put my forehead against hers and looked into her eyes. “I’ll see you tomorrow afternoon.” With that, I kissed her forehead and started towards the door until I heard her call from behind me.

“Can I come with you?” She asked.

“I uh…” I began. There was no way I could say no to her. “Of course you can. But we’ll have to hurry.”

She smiled. “Okay.”

With that, we passed the doorway to the other room where Twilight and the others were sitting in.

“Sorry girls gotta go pick up my brother from school!” I said quickly.

“Wait!” Rarity called. “You gotta come back after and tell us how it… ehhhaaand they’re gone.”

“Don’t worry we’ll ask Fluttershy later.” Twilight said. Rarity nodded and watched as their two friends flew off towards Ponyville Elementary.

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We were about halfway to the school before Fluttershy spoke. “I didn’t know you had a little brother. I thought it was just you and your parents.”

“He’s kinda like me: quiet and not always heard. That’s probably why not many know about him yet. It doesn’t seem to bother him. He’s happy so if he’s happy, I’m happy.”

Fluttershy smiled. “He must look up to his amazing big brother.”

I couldn’t help but blush. “Well I try my best to be there for him. I mean if it wasn’t for his condition, I would’ve moved out after I graduate Cloudsdale High last year. But he’s my little brother and he looks up to me so I stayed.”

She gave me a curious look. “Condition? Is he sick?”

“No nothing like that, it’s-…” I cut myself out. “How about I tell you everything tomorrow. Then you’ll have the whole day to have the opportunity to ask what you wanna know.”

“Okay.” She replied with another smile. I can’t wait until tomorrow. She thought.

We made it just in time for when we landed, the school bell rang. The two of us watched as young fillies and colts ran out of the front doors of the school. I caught a glimpse of my brother talking to a few others.

“See that little colt over there near the bush? That’s my little bro.” I told her.

“Aww he looks like you.” She replied.

I smiled as I raised my hoof in the air and called for him. “Leo! Leo over here!”

He turned over and saw me as his eyes widened and bolted towards me at full speed. He slowed down as he got closer and threw his arms around me. “Hey big brother!”

“Hey pipsqueak. You have a good day at school today?” I asked him.

“Sure did! I made three more friends today!” He said excitedly.

“That’s awesome! Who are they?” I asked

He turned around and pointed to three fillies in front of the bush near the front door of the school. He waived to them as they waived back. “That one’s Scootaloo, the one next to her is Sweetie Belle, and the last one on the right is Applebloom.”

“I know those fillies!” Fluttershy said.

“Hi there!” Leo said. “You must be a friend of my big brother. What’s your name?”

“I’m Fluttershy.” She said with a smile.

“Well it’s nice to meet you Miss Fluttershy.” Leo said politely.

“Why what a gentlecolt.” She replied in surprise.

“I try.” He said with a smirk.

I laughed. “C’mon pipsqueak, lemme take you home.”

“Sweet!” He replied in a deep voice which made us all laugh.

We walked in silence most of the way until Fluttershy kissed me on the cheek and laid her head against mine. Leo must’ve seen this for he began running around us chanting “Scion and Fluttershy sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G the rest of the walk home. He grew tired and gave up his little game and walked in silence as we approached the front porch.

“Go ahead inside Leo and wash up for dinner.” I said.

“Yeah, I know the drill.” He replied, dragging his hooves on the ground.

He went inside as I turned to face Fluttershy. “Well I guess this is where we part.”

Her ears hung low. “Yeah. I wish it was tomorrow already.” She said quietly.

“Don’t worry. It’ll come by before you know it.” This seem to, I don’t know how, do the trick as she smiled.

She leaned her head against mine as we said our goodbyes.

“So I’ll see you tomorrow?” She asked.

I smiled. “You know it.”

She returned the smile and leaned in and kissed my cheek. “Bye.” She said, blushing.

“Bye.” I replied and placed my hoof on my cheek. Shaking my head, I smiled. This is gonna be amazing. I thought. I turned around and went to the mailbox and picked up a few envelopes and my father’s monthly carriage magazine. Why he reads these things I’ll never know.

As I walked through the front door, my dad on my right was making kissing noises.

I laughed. “Shut up!” I said and tossed the magazine at him.

He laughed in return. “Aw I’m just messin’ with ya son. So who’s the young filly?”

“That’s Fluttershy. I’m going on a date with her tomorrow.” I replied.

“Wow! We’ve been living here in Ponyville for about a week now and you’ve already got a date coming up? Now I’m impressed.”

“Well you know me.” I teased.

“Nope I’m sorry I don’t know who you are. You’re just a random stranger I picked up off the road and moved you into the house.” He countered.

I laughed. “I’ll see you later dad.” Our conversations never made sense.

“Later stranger who calls me dad.” He replied.

I laughed again and shook my head as I made my way up the stairs to my bedroom. I popped my favorite CD into my stereo and jumped onto my bed. I looked out the window and saw Fluttershy far in the distance. Her pink mane was shining in Celestia’s setting sun. I sighed and let out a smile. Tomorrow’s gonna be amazing. I just know it.

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[Shysoldier94]

Just as a heads up, I might of missed a few grammer and spelling errors. If any other errors you catch, let me know and I'll fix it. Thanks everyone!

-Rainbowdash218

[-Brutus]

Loved the jest between Scion and his father.