Loyalty and Kindess

Birds sang a beautiful song as the sun rose of the moors. The sunshine shone freely in the blue sky. Not a cloud was in sight. Rays of the sun came dripping into Fluttershy's cottage as she sat up and stifled a yawn. Rainbow Dash was already awake. She was making breakfast. Beans on toast. That's not what most people would call breakfast, but she didn't care. "Rainbow Dash....?" Said Fluttershy after she yawned. Rainbow, however, did not reply as she was busy making breakfast. Fluttershy stood up quickly, slightly worried that her best friend didn't reply. "Dash?" She said again, a bit louder this time.

"Yes?" Rainbow finally replied. Fluttershy stepped into the kitchen and looked at her.

"Oh..nevermind. I thought you left already.." Whispered Fluttershy.

"I wouldn't leave without you knowing!" Rainbow laughed and hugged Flutters close.

Now's your chance Rainbow! You can tell her...

Fluttershy blushes and hides it quickly behind her hair. "So..what are you cooking?"

Darn it! I was too slow...

"Ehh....beans on toast. Is that okay with you?" Said Rainbow as she poured beans onto the cooked toast.

"Yeah. That's fine." Fluttershy smiled and got out the plates and cutlery.

When Rainbow Dash finished pouring the beans onto the toast, she carefully lifted them up and placed them on the separate plates Fluttershy got out. They carried out their plates into the living room and put them on the smooth wooden coffee table. They sat down on the couch, grabbed their knife and forks and dug in.

"That was delicious Rainbow. Thank you." Was the first thing that was said after they had finished.

She blushed, "Ah, don't mention it 'Shy," She grinned.

Angel came hopping up to Fluttershy's feet and pulled on her leg. "What is it Angel?" The bunny pointed at his rumbling stomach.

"Oh, you're hungry?" He nods, "I'll be there in just a second, I need to take these back into the kitchen." She stood up and started to stack the plates together until Angel jumped up, slapped her on the cheek and pointed at his belly. Fluttershy sighed, "Fine..." She put the plates back down and let Angel drag her to the kitchen. "No, Fluttershy. Don't let him boss you about.." Rainbow grabbed one of Fluttershy's hands and pulled her away from Angel.

"Rainbow...I have to, okay..?" The shy girl replied, wiggled herself free and walked into the kitchen.

"I guess I'll tidy up the plates, then," Rainbow Dash sighed and picked up the plates and strolled into the kitchen.

"hey Flutters, I got the plates." She said and put them into the sink.

"Oh, thank you Rainbow." Fluttershy smiled as she fed all her animals with the correct food.

"Um...Fluttershy...I need to tell you, uh, something..." She faintly blushed at the thought.

It's now or never Rainbow Dash. You have to tell her the truth! No going back...no going back...

Fluttershy nodded, "Okay, let's go into the living room.."

The girls both walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa.

"Well um....Fluttershy....ever since we were just little kids, I felt very close to you..."

Fluttershy blushed.

"And...that was before we became best friends. And I still feel close to you, but not as in friendship..."

"W-what type of way then....?" Fluttershy asked and took Rainbow's hand in hers.

"In a different way...." She took a deep breath and blushed heavily, "I love you, Fluttershy!"

The two  females shared a blush.

"Y-you do...?"

"Yes!"

"I-I....I...." Fluttershy gulped, her lips trembling slightly, "I do love you too Dash...but...I'm already dating someone...."

Rainbow Dash fell silent.