Life is Complicated, Love is More So
Chapter 1

Lightning Dust had several problems weighing on her mind as the day wore on. She had been getting funny looks from the team ever since she had dealt with her problem, and started dating (albeit secretly) Twilight Sparkle. She had been spending a lot more time with her new girlfriend, both in school and out, prompting looks from the other students. Saying they were happy, and quite surprised that they had a lot in common, had made the more questioning of their fellow students back off. Though, the more inquisitive had been given the answer that Lightning actually liked Science and Math (which was, in fact, true, even though she had trouble with some of the work) and that Twilight was on the track team when it needed to be proven further.

Very few people actually knew that Lightning and Twilight were dating. Twilight had told Rarity, while Lightning told Miss Cheerilee, and the last was Principal Celestia, because, as it turns out, some schools do, in fact, have security cameras in their libraries. Thankfully, she had been keeping the whole thing under wraps for them, even going so far as to delete the video. She had been crystal clear that she would not be doing ANYTHING like that again, even for her neighbor/friend Twilight.

It was also made very clear that this was an exchange. In return for not expelling them, they had to babysit Celestia’s son, whenever she said, as long as they continued to be neighbors. This made the deal somewhat less than fair, in hindsight. Especially since Spike was their age, and perhaps the biggest pervert that had ever lived (he knew it, too), and thus was quite the annoyance. Even moreso, due to the fact that Twilight had quite a few friends who were very hot, and enjoyed spending time with her.

Barring that, sleepovers were a common occurrence with this group, making the excuse of mutual interests in schoolwork a rather handy tool. Like last week, when they had said they were doing a project together for science. They had discovered things, just not anything the school would deem appropriate for any class.

Lightning blushed with the memories of their mutual discoveries. She had been feeling much happier since she had taken the leap with Twi, and it showed in most aspects of her life. Her grades had always been something she had struggled with to keep at a C average. But, after her girlfriend insisted, over and over, Lighting had let Twilight tutor her. The improvement had definitely shown. Now she got mostly B's with an occasional A.. She was practically breezing through school now. She had been made a co-captain of the football team alongside Rainbow and Spitfire, and she had also been able to spend more time with her family lately.

It seemed as though everything was smiling down at her, ever since that day when she had shown Twilight how she felt. It felt like she was being rewarded for her actions. And yet, she had been unable to find the opportune moment to deliver the gift that would never come close to showing just how perfect Twilight had made her life. The main problem was that she needed to find the aforementioned gift, and give it to her.

But for the moment, none of that mattered. So she continued to jog towards the football pitch with her mind at ease, knowing she was dating the perfect girl for her, and that that girl was waiting at the football pitch to cheer her and Rainbow on, like she had been since they started dating. And, that no matter what, they would be there for each other.

“So, Lightning, any plans for your upcoming ‘celebration’ with Twilight? You have been together for... three months now right?” Rarity asked. She and Lightning had offered to stay behind to help clean the room, due to the excessive amount of mess that had been produced during the craziness. Although, Lightning had to admit, Mr. Discord was right, in that there is more fun in not making sense. Hence the chemistry experiment in a study hall.

“Honestly, Rarity, I wanted to give her a present, but I can’t find anything that I know she would like. And, don’t say it’s the thought that counts,” Lightning said as she glared at Rarity who had opened her mouth at that moment, then quickly shut it while blushing, and giving a sheepish grin.

“Well why not get her a charm bracelet, and one for you and Rainbow so you can say it’s for your friends on the football team?” Rarity asked. “I am, of course, assuming that Twilight isn’t ready to come out, just yet. Also, write her a love letter. It doesn’t have to be poetry, just meaningful,” she added as Lightning got a concerned look about her.

Giggling, Rarity returned to the task at hand, to allow Lightning a chance to think about her ideas. The two friends continued to clean the mess in relative silence, until Rarity asked in an undertone “So… have you two found a favorite position yet or are you still exploring?” Lightning promptly fell over with a cry of shock, a blush spreading across her face in absolute mortification. Rarity simply laughed.

As Lightning walked towards Twilight’s locker so they could go to her house, for another school project (this one was for art and required scissors), she thought about asking Miss Cheerilee for advice, to see what she thought about the whole thing.

Since she and Twilight had begun dating, she had found the advice of the older woman to be invaluable. Whether it was for a small argument, or advice of a more sensitive nature, Miss Cheerilee had always been there for her. And, now that Lightning had the time to think about it, she really needed to thank her for everything she had done, both before Lightning had begun dating Twi, and after. She had been the one that Lightning had come out to. Lightning was still absolutely terrified to do so with her parents.

She had been a shoulder to cry on, and a true friend throughout her life, and was the one Lightning had been turning to for advice well before she had started school at Canterlot High. It was only fitting that she should be shown the appreciation she deserved.

“Hey Light? Are you okay?”

Startled from her reverie Lightning looked up into the face of a very close up Spitfire, gave a small cry of shock, and backed up a of couple steps.

“Geeze Spit, are you trying to kill me? I almost had a heart attack!” LIghtning said, as she made a visible effort to control her breathing, holding her hand over her heart as though it would burst.

Spitfire only laughed and said, “ If I were you, I’d be more careful with those, if I were you,” Spitfire said, as she pointed to where Lightning was gripping her chest. “Wouldn’t wanna hurt 'em. They are very nice, after all.”

“Ha ha ha, so any particular reason you tried to assassinate me? Or are you just here to stare at my boobs?” Lightning asked, ribbing her friend good-naturedly.

"Pfft, as if, I just came here to tell you that Coach Sombra isn’t feeling well, and we won’t have practice tomorrow. We’ll have to make it up later,” Spitfire answered, with a small blush. Lightning’s boobs were worth looking at, and both girls knew it.

The ribbing was a product of one of the boys' football players asking how Lightning could move so fast with boobs like she had. Lightning had responded by flipping the boy onto his back, and saying, “Because, I am that much better than you, idiot.” This had spawned all sorts of good-natured teasing from the other members of the team, and had since become a standard joke amongst them.

That, and placing their victories on different body parts. Like every year, when the boys' team and the girls' teams would face off, which the girls had always won, they would say things like “Another victory for breasts!” and “Why did we win? Because they just wanted to stare at our butts!” laughing all the while. This was perhaps one of the reasons why Lightning had chosen to stay in school, the camaraderie between her and her teammates was something she treasured.

“Alright, Spit I guess I’ll see you in Calculus, then,” Lightning said, “Sombra sure does get sick a lot though, huh? I mean for a guy who is basically a wall of muscle, he sure does have a weak immune system.”

“I guess, but he is still the best coach in the state. We are lucky to have him. Besides, it’s not like it has been affecting our team,” Spitfire said.

Lightning smiled after they had traded goodbyes. Spitfire was always fun to be around. Sure, she could get a little intense sometimes on the field, but considering how much she loved the sport it was to be expected.

When Lightning reached Twilight’s locker, she found her having a conversation with Rainbow, so she opted to wait a little ways off, and think some more about a gift for Twilight.

It needed to be meaningful, but not too sappy, and…. truth be told Lightning had no clue what to do. She sighed, slumped to the floor in the hallway, and placed her head in her hands. She didn’t have any prior experience to draw from in regards to relationships, other than one boy she had kinda dated, when she was in fourth grade. He had only done that to make another girl jealous, so it had only lasted about three days. Besides, she had broken his arm at recess three days later making all of the boys at that school afraid of her, and, not knowing that she was into boys, AND girls, at the time had ended any chance of romance until she had moved to Canterlot three years ago. Then she had nearly ruined that too when--

“YO, LIGHTNING!!”

“Gah! Why does everyone keep doing that?” Lightning cried in exasperation as Rainbow laughed uproariously. “Seriously, just why?”

Still laughing, Rainbow struggled to respond, “Well, we tried to *snerk* get your attention i-in a nicer heehee way, b-but you just kept staring into space! Man you should’ve seen the look on your face! Bahahahahahaha!!!!”

“Careful Rainbow, you might hurt yourself,” Lightning deadpanned.

“O-okay, I’m done I *snerk* I promise,” Rainbow said, as she contained her mirth. “Okay I think I had better get home before one of you tries to get me in on your eggheadish stuff. See ya later, Twi!” she said as she ran away towards the exit. Lightning’s eyes followed her as she ran, her recently developed breasts bouncing merrily as she moved. She honestly LOVED to watch the other girls on her team move, especially now that they had filled out. Spitfire, Rainbow, Blossomforth… they had all filled out very well. An entire team full of the hottest girls, Lightning had sworn to herself months ago if she hadn’t already been into girls... being on that team would have been enough to make her.

“Okay Light, you can stop ogling Rainbow now.”

Lightning froze, turned towards her girlfriend, and grinned sheepishly. Twilight was laughing.

“It’s okay Light, I know you don’t mean anything by it. Heck, I was too,” Twilight said comepletely unabashed by the situation. "Rainbow, Spitfire, Gilda, Blossomforth, you… your entire team is full of the hottest girls around. Be pretty stupid of me to think you can’t see them, or that you wouldn’t notice the way their bodies move,” Twilight concluded her statement, leaving Lightning aghast.

“Wow Twi, that’s really, ummm…”

“Open minded? Really? Did you forget how you decided to express your feelings for me?” Twilight asked, as she crossed her arms and cocked an eyebrow at Lightning.

“Heheh I guess you’d have to be VERY open minded to even consider going out with me after that, huh?” Lightning asked, as she rubbed the back of her head and grinned sheepishly.

“Mmm-hmm, or,” Twilight leaned in very close, and whispered into Lightning’s ear, “Maybe I had a crush on you, and had dreamed of you doing that to me for months,” as Twilight moved away from her, she had the distinct pleasure of seeing Lightning with a blush spread across her face, and a shocked look plastered across it, her mouth opening and closing, rather like a fish.

“My parents won’t be home till the day after tomorrow, so how bout an extended sleepover, so we can do schoolwork?” Twilight asked, with a wink, and a lewd gleam in her eye.

Lightning smiled, and said, “Well, in that case, we should hurry and start ‘studying’. I mean, our work won’t do itself, after all.”

Their walk was a short one, since Shining Armor was waiting for them in the parking lot. Twilight, however, hadn’t been expecting to see him today, because he had been away on business for the past week, but she was happy to see him all the same. They hadn’t seen much of each other since Officer Shining Armor had become Agent Shining Armor.

The life of an FBI field agent was an active one. And, not without its risks. Twilight had been worried about him ever since he had gone to investigate several disappearances in Cloudsdale. Which had led to her seeking comfort from Lightning. That, in turn, had created more memories for them both to cherish, and given them both someone to share their fears, hopes, and dreams with. Which made their relationship that much stronger.

“Hey Twily, I guess you missed me, huh? Hey Lightning, good to see you... again,” Shining said with a bemused look towards them as he hugged his little sister. “Come on, you two, Mom and Dad asked me to pick you up and take you home. You two will be fine on your own, so when we get there, I’m gonna go see Cadance,” he said, as he grinned and moved towards his car. Twilight rolled her eyes, and moved after him, dragging Lightning by her arm.

“Umm, Twi? I think he might be figuring it out,” Lightning said, her voice full of apprehension.

“So? If he was against it, he would have shown it. Just relax, he is my BBBFF, you know. He won’t hate us for finding love,” Twilight said, as she and Lightning neared the car with her impatient brother already behind the wheel.

“Wow, you two just exude patience, don’t ya?” Lightning asked sarcastically.

Twilight laughed, “Nah, he just can’t wait to be alone with his fiancé. As for me... well, I just can’t wait to be alone with my incredibly sexy girlfriend…”

After they arrived at Twilight’s house, the duo unloaded themselves, and their things. Lightning had brought a duffel bag with her to school, so she already had her clothes, toothbrush, etc. It was indeed a very good thing, since she was able to use the excuse of getting ‘freshened up‘ so she could clean her mouth (and other things) before they did anything else.Twilight’s shower was much bigger than her own. At least seven people could fit comfortably in here Lightning thought to herself. It never failed to amaze her just how well off Twilight was.

Seeing as how Twilight was currently downstairs making them something to eat, Lightning just showered and let the warm water flow over her skin and massage the soreness from her muscles. It seemed she had, once again, found some time to think. Yet, she couldn’t bring herself to. Her thoughts kept drifting to the girl downstairs, who was at this moment doing nothing more than heating food so they could eat it together. And that thought brought her happiness. Just knowing that Twilight wanted her around, for the simple act of eating, was all it took to bring happiness to her heart, and peace to her mind. And, with those last thoughts, she rinsed her hair the rest of the way, and stepped out from the shower... into Twilights arms.

“Wha- Twi what ar-” her words cut off as Twilight pressed her lips against Lightning’s.

“I couldn’t wait anymore,” Twilight said, breathlessly as they broke the kiss. Plus, I wanted to see what you look like with the steam rising off your smooth, toned body…”

“Should we go eat?” Lightning asked blushing hotly.

Twilight giggled. “Yes, I suppose we should,” she said with a grin.

They made their way to Twilight’s room and collapsed into the bed, still naked. As they snuggled close underneath the covers, Twilight took advantage of the opportunity and became the big spoon.

“ I think you should be the big spoon from now on, this is nice,” Lightning stated. “Or we could trade off?”

“Mmmm, I like that idea,”Twilight said as she gave Lightning’s boobs a squeeze goodnight. Then she said “goodnight my Light…... I-I love you.”

Lightning went stiff and tears filled her eyes. Twilight had said it. She loved her. In her chest she could feel her heart swelling and that made her feel happy. “Twilight you have made me so happy now. I don’t have the words to tell you just how happy I am. So I’ll just tell you the truth. I love you tooTwi,” she said as her tears rolled down her cheeks. Twilight squeezed chest this time not just her boobs.

” And now I am happy,” Twilight said sleepily.

‘If it wasn’t for that football, this moment never would have-’ and with that thought Lightning knew EXACTLY what to do for Twilight’s present.

Author's Note

And so it begins with love. Now will it end the same way? Revamp for improvements shall be happening.