Fluttershy
When I was little, my shyness kept me away from many new ponies. Every time one would come up to me, I would shyly repeat my name over and over--but they never heard my name. Eventually they gave up, seeking for maybe a better and more loud companion. I couldn't do it. They were too loud to me, and maybe a little bit too close.
They didn't get it though. I couldn't handle it...and I guess they couldn't either. My father had sat me down one afternoon, asking me about my friends at flight school. He even asked me if I had a colt-friend. He wasn't surprised to hear the quiet mumble, "no" come from my tiny mouth.
He had told me that I was special, a introvert is what he called me. He also said that mares and colts to the dozen were just like me and they couldn't handle large crowds or even other ponies. There was a part of my brain that had a little meter. That meter showed how much interaction with others I could take.
A introvert is always in the middle--the normal place for a pony's interaction scale to be on. When an introvert is around a large group of ponies, interacting, the scale hits the max and it's an overload for them. Usually, they charge. For me, that's hiding in my bedroom until my meter has gone to the normal place it's supposed to be at.
Then there are extroverts. Ponies like my good friend Pinkie Pie. They love to be around others and involve themselves into other's lives. As an introvert, it's not that I didn't care--but I was scared to. Extroverts have a very sparse supply of patience with the time they have alone. They need to fill the meter to it's exact place, but they need way more socializing time than ponies like me because it doesn't go up as quickly.
I will always remember what my father told me that day. It makes me feel proud to be a shy mare. I have friends though, six of them to be exact! I don't always hang around them in a large group--but I try my best to. They are the only exceptions I make when it comes to great friends. I'm not that much of a centered pony in a selfish way, but in a very shy way. My animal's full hearts and bellies are what proves it.
I thought of all this as I watched Cheese Sandwich left. My thoughts had wondered to the topic and I knew immediately that Cheese was an extrovert. He was just like Pinkie Pie--crazy, wild, and a big party animal. He was a very handsome colt too, but I didn't take it deeper than that. Although...he was a very cute stallion.
"Cheese!" I tried shouting, it came out as if he was standing right in front of me. As much as I'd like that, he wasn't. Luckily, I saw his head turn and he glimpsed at me and his soft warm eyes locked on mine and I blushed. He must of seen my light pink cheeks, because he winked and broke the moment.
My eyes fluttered as I realized what I had done. No, he was a little bit overrated and way out my league. I couldn't really see myself with him anyway. Just like the moment, my thought of admiration for him was broken. He was a crazy pony that would probably overheat me. I shivered at the tiny sliver of naughty coming out and snickering at me. I turned around and Twilight was only four feet away from me. Had she seen it? I didn't risk it.
"Hi Twilight, how's the party?" I asked kindly. She took a moment to answer me, but eventually she did.
"It's great," Twilight laughed and glanced at Pinkie shoving her mouth full of cake. "So, Cheese...pretty cute, right?" I gulped and hoped that Twilight wasn't going to be upset. What if she liked her? This is what happens when I even glances at a cute colt.
"Yea, I guess. He's a little crazy though, just like Pinkie," I smiled. Twilight laughed and I was a little confused.
"Fluttershy! It's okay, I don't like him. I'm just glad you finally took interest in some sort of colt," Twilight blurted.
"What about you?" I chuckled teasingly.
"It's a secret, and you can't tell anypony. Pinkie promise?" Twilight whispered. I nodded and put a hoof on my eye. "It's...Discord. I think I feel something between us." I couldn't help but crack a smile, it had always been a little obvious.
"It's good this is only obvious to me," I giggled. Twilight seemed shocked, but she still had a grin on her face.
"I think you and Cheese would do nicely together," Twilight changed the subject with ease.
"Just a moment we had, I really don't think I'll even see him again," I insisted. "Plus, he's way different than me."
"Discord is way different than me and I still think that it could happen," Twilight swooned. I smiled at her and sighed.
"This was a nice party, but I got to get some rest," I laughed quietly and hugged her. "See you tomorrow."
Cheese Sandwich
I never really caught her name. I wish I had though. She was very pretty with long pink hair and a cute yellow coat. It was a gentle color--it went with her eyes. Now that I think about it, I was pretty sure that she was one of Pinkie and Rainbow Dash's friends. I never really got to get her name. I bet it's something really cute and pretty. My rubber chicken made a shift on my back and I laughed.
"No way! She's way out of my league," I told my new Rubber Chicken. Was it possible that I could actually woo her though? She seemed like the adventurous type. Her long hair floating in the wind and her green eyes glowing with love. I shook my head and thought of something else.
My cheesy sense was not really tingling though. There was really no place to go, so where would I go? It would be a little bit embarrassing to go back to Ponyville and say that I wasn't filled in in my agenda. I had to keep the reputation of a strictly-sensed party planner. I would just simply sneak in at night and politely ask for a spot in one of Ponyville's hotels.
I could have just gone to Appleloosa and rented a room, but I wanted to catch that cute mare's name.
Fluttershy
I sat there on my couch, sipping away at the tea I had recently made. It was nice since it was both healthy and relaxing down the throat. I smiled and hummed to nothing but the silence. Discord had finally gave in on going into town for the day, which was actually a piece of cake.
A knock caused me to stop enjoying the moment. Who could that be? I got up slowly and opened the door with a rather heavy sigh. I then realized who it was. Cheese Sandwich was on my doorstep. What the hay? I didn't exactly want to have anything to do with this colt at the moment. He was way different than me!
"Hi...I um, never got to catch your name," Cheese surprisingly said nervously. I was baffled that he had turned around and came here to visit me. Was that it, did he just want my...name?
"It's Fluttershy," I yawned and my words stretched.
"Oh, well, Fluttershy. I was wondering maybe if you wanted to go out sometime," Cheese asked me. I almost laughed out loud, but fortunately didn't. Me? Go out with this stallion? Fat chance.
"I'm sorry, I don't know you. Plus, the fact that you don't know my name is probably the exact reason I am not going to do that," I ended up giggling. He didn't look at all embarrassed and he lifted his head up.
"Well, maybe we could?" Cheese smiled brightly. I looked at him for a moment and thought for a second. He could be my friend, that would be alright. But, the first move he makes is the first he see's the angry Fluttershy.
"Sure. Tomorrow we are all having a picnic at the edge of Ponyville. Please, come," I said sweetly and closed the door. Well, that was a little...awkward. I can't believe it though! I talked straight to his face right then. That sorry excuse for a trainer must' have really helped somehow? I shook my head and went back onto the couch. I then took a peak out the window and saw Cheese had already gone. Well, one less thing to worry about. I chuckled and sipped my tea and sighed enjoyably.
At this moment, I thought for some cake. Shoot, that would be super nice. I got up hastily and set my tea next to Discord's 'lamp'. I went int the kitchen and stood there for a second. Make cake, or go out into town and accidentally bump into Cheese? I put my apron over my head and swiped it of the remaining debris that remained on it.
I spent an hour eating batter, getting flour on my hooves, and mixing. Finally, I had all that out of the way and I gently pushed the cake in it's carrier, and closed the oven. I smiled in triumph and stretched out my limbs. I checked the time and my smile turned into a frown. It was four already?
I decided on whether to get Discord or not. I also then wondered what he was up to. That got me taking off my apron and taking only a little bit of time to wash my hooves and face. I went out the door and at a steady pace went to Twilight's library. I grinned a little on the way.
My destination then was right in front of me and I knocked on the door once or twice. Twilight came at the door and smiled brightly as she saw me.
"Is Discord here?" I asked.
"Huh? No," Twilight furrowed her brows. Darnit.
"Oh, okay...well, if you see him, send him home. Say I'm making cake," I sighed. I turned around and heard the door close. Well, it was worth a try. I thought for awhile, trying to think where else he could have been. No ideas came to mind where he was and I then realized I had a cake in the oven.
I galloped home and bolted inside the house. I checked the cake and it was actually still baking. Sometimes I wonder what's wrong with me. Of course it had only been about 15 minutes since I left. Sheesh, was I paranoid.
Cheese Sandwich
That was the most embarrassing thing I've ever done. Dear Celestia, I'm stupid! I smacked my own face with my hoof and sighed. How could there be even a remote chance that she would go out with me when I just met her? And the worst part, she doesn't even know me! No mare had ever turned me down like that, no matter who it was.
I kicked around rocks as I sat on the mountain sorrowfully. Yep, this was as good as it got. Living high up in a mountain near Appleloosa, watching hours of sunrises and sunsets. And as stupid as it sounded, it was actually relaxing. It took his mind off things like Fluttershy.
Maybe she was right, she is right. I shouldn't just expect every mare in Equestria accept my invitation just because I have my looks. To be honest, I was really self-conscious about myself sometimes. That's why I live up in this mountain, high and isolated. Quiet and filled with no others that were there to laugh.
Don't get me wrong, laughter is a beautiful thing--it's what makes life. But, sometimes, It feels like they're laughing at me...and it's not a comfortable thing. When Fluttershy nearly burst out laughing, I felt like hiding and running away hollering. I'm scared to death of every day life and I still go out of my way to see it. To...feel it.
The one feeling I've never truly felt was love, but It didn't really matter. I used to be seeking and begging for it, but after my teen years, it kind just--wore off. Fluttershy, it's not like I'm actually in love with her...just, got this feeling that bubbles in my stomach when I saw her. Maybe it was just something in the food or juice...
