Author's Note

[Non-Explicit] [f/f]
Characters: [Apple Bloom] [Diamond Tiara]
By Ragabash

Scent by Ragabash

“Did you know that cutie marks aren't the only things, these blank flanks are lacking?”

It was a depressingly common occurrence, but that didn't stop three fillies from turning around to their frequent bullies. Diamond Tiara spoke with her lackey Silver Spoon, but it seemed that she was more addressing the “blank flanks” themselves. The knowing grin on the gray filly's face revealed that she already knew what her partner in crime was saying.

“What are ya talking about?” Apple Bloom asked. She actually knew better than to respond to the obvious provocation, but curiosity got the best of her. There seemed to be something different about the mean filly.

“Oh, did you not notice?” Diamond Tiara asked mockingly. “I guess I shouldn't be surprised that someone like you would miss it.”

Actually, Apple Bloom noticed it now. It was pretty weak at first, but now it was getting quite strong. There was a certain smell coming from her. It was not bad, quite the opposite, the farm filly found it rather... enticing. Her eyes widened in surprise as she noticed her own positive reaction to it.

“You finally realized it? Indeed, my parents thought that I'm old enough to try out some perfume. Such things are important for a lady of high class like me. That fragrance was carefully hoof-picked by my mother, who knew what scent would emphasize my beauty.”

Sweetie Belle looked at Diamond skeptically. That behavior was awfully familiar, although the mare she felt reminded of was not nearly annoying as that filly. Most of the time.

Meanwhile, Scootaloo feigned nausea, holding a hoof in front of her mouth, while she bloated her cheeks. “Did you really want to stink so desperately? You could have just not bathed for a year!” It was not clear whether she really hated the smell or just wanted to mock her.

Apple Bloom, however, felt nearly entranced by Diamond Tiara. Her mother picked that fragrance well, although she had no idea what it even was. It was a sweet scent that seemed to be at odds with the mean foal, yet complemented her well. She never thought that the filly was missing anything, aside from a personality that wasn't horrible, but now she seemed strangely... complete. Strange as it was, she wanted to stay here for a while, staring at and smell her. Apple Bloom bit her lip. The worst part was that she wasn't really surprised. That perfume brought up a deep-seated longing in her. She never found it hard to hide that her feelings for that filly were more complicated than it seemed, but now she found it hard to stand up against her.

“Well, well, well, it looks like one of you blank flanks actually appreciates my new scent.” Diamond Tiara had a big grin on her face.

“What's up with you?” Scootaloo scolded Apple Bloom. “Why are you spacing out like that? You don't actually like her stench, do you?”

The farm filly looked at her friend, only for her gaze to return to Diamond. She hesitated for a while, before she said: “L-Let's just go, alright?”

Sweetie Belle nodded, she found the entire situation very uncomfortable. Scootaloo didn't say anything, just turned around and trotted away, followed by the other two.

Diamond Tiara laughed. “I guess I have the approval of the blank flanks. Maybe I should wear this perfume every day now.” She faced Silver Spoon, but again it was obvious that it wasn't actually her she spoke to.

“I can't believe you.” Scootaloo was still angry. “That stupid filly wears a bit of stinky water and you act like an idiot.”

Apple Bloom wasn't sure what to respond to that. She couldn't tell her what she really felt. That, while she hated Diamond Tiara, she also had a strange desire for her, that only got stronger now. How would the pegasus react? Or Sweetie Belle for that matter? Not even she understood these contradicting feelings.

And while she feared the next encounter with Diamond Tiara, she was looking forward to it at the same time.