Author's Note

[Sad] [Slice of Life] [Romance]
Characters: [Scootaloo] [Pipsqueak]
By: Blonde Blue Eyes

Lesson by Blonde Blue Eyes

“Why me?” Scootaloo thought as she stared at her distorted reflection in the puddle below her. The rain was relentless through the night as it hammered upon her and rolled off to the ground. Soaked from head to tail Scootaloo couldn’t help but wonder what she did to deserve this. All the other colts and fillies got adopted. Why not her?

“Can’t run an orphanage with just one pony.” He said. Scootaloo angrily stomped her hoof in the water splashing even more water on herself. “I’m not a baby, I won’t cry.” she told herself feeling her gut wrench and snout trickle. Scootaloo’s heart hurt, a lot. It got to the point that she felt she would be better off without a heart. Nopony needs love.

Scootaloo began down the road staring at the ground as she went. “No!” she scolded herself as a tear fell from her muzzle. After quickly wiping her eyes, Scootaloo squeezed her eyes shut tight to make sure no more tears could come out.

It was then she felt pain. She couldn’t hear or see it coming. A carriage that had been moving incredibly fast didn’t have time to avoid her. Scootaloo was still conscious as she flew through the air. “Is this what it’s like to fly?” she asked herself before hitting the hard dirt. She could now hear faint voices of panic. The carriage took off just as quickly as it came and Scootaloo’s eyes began to blur as the pain began to take its effect. She couldn’t stop her crying as the pain began to overwhelm her.

Beeping. What was it? Scootaloo groaned and struggled to open her eyes. She felt numb. It didn’t take long before she managed to peek through her eyelids to see something she didn’t expect. The room was empty. Nopony had come to visit her. She sat up to get a better look around but only fell back onto her pillow. The world spun and she was at the center. “A-are you alright?” a familiar voice spoke.

“Wha… who’s there? Scootaloo asked sitting up more slowly this time.

“Me.” the voice replied.

Carefully, Scootaloo looked over the edge of the bed to see Pipsqueak laying on the floor. “Why are you here?” she asked laying her head back on the pillow.

“Well, I found you laying in the road and I couldn’t just leave you there.” he answered.

“Why did you stay?” Scootaloo asked.

“I dunno. I thought soon enough your friends might show up, but…” Pipsqueak replied.

“But what?” Scootaloo asked sitting up with worry.

“Uhh, they haven’t shown up yet. I figured you might need somepony so I stayed.” Pipsqueak said with a smile. Scootaloo just stared at the blankets that covered her. Pipsqueak’s words sunk into her like a rock. Not even my own friends care about me? Her heart ached. “What’s wrong?” Pipsqueak asked seeing Scootaloo on the verge of tears. She said nothing and just let herself cry. It doesn’t even matter anymore, If not even Rainbow Dash showed up… I don’t care. Scootaloo felt confusion as to what she was supposed to do. Pipsqueak stood and put his forehooves up on the bedside. “Scootaloo, what are you crying for?” he asked again. In seconds, he found Scootaloo’s lips on his own. He looked at her wide-eyed. Her eyes were closed as she kissed him furiously.

Scootaloo stopped first leaving Pipsqueak more confused than ever. “I-im sorry.” Scootaloo said softly. She rolled over facing away from Pipsqueak.

Finally finding the words to say Pipsqueak spoke with an ecstatic tone, “That was amazing.”

“Don’t lie to me, I’m pathetic.” Scootaloo mumbled. After all that happened and nopony showed up, I must be.

Pipsqueak gently hopped on the bed and nuzzled her neck tickling Scootaloo and making her giggle. “We can do it again if you want. You’re not pathetic at all, you’re the coolest pony I know.” Pipsqueak said in her defense. Scootaloo rolled over and looked into Pipsqueak’s dark brown eyes. She let out a deep breath, closed her eyes, and tried kissing him again, this time more gently. They kept it up until the door creaked open whereas they both blushed after seeing who was coming in.

“Should we come back later?” Applebloom asked with Sweetie Belle close behind her.

“Uh… no, it’s all good.” Scootaloo replied laying her head on Pipsqueak’s shoulder. “Where have you guys been?”

“Oh, yeah, sorry. Our sisters made us go out to Canterlot. We came down as quickly as possible. Rainbow Dash is furious. She’s been following the tracks of that carriage for hours.” Sweetie Belle replied. Scootaloo couldn’t help but feel ashamed of herself for thinking her friends didn’t care about her. From now on I’ll never lose faith in my friends again.

“Uhh, oh, ok.” Scootaloo said blushing slightly.

“So, you an Pip are colt and fillyfriends now huh?” Applebloom asked.

“Well…,” Scootaloo began. Pipsqueak remained silent as he carefully studied Scootaloo’s expression.

“Well, what?” Sweetie Belle returned.

“Yeah, I guess so now.” Scootaloo answered. Pipsqueak bounded off the bed in excitement.

“Yes! I’ve got an awesome fillyfriend!” Pip exclaimed while bouncing in circles. Scootaloo couldn’t help but to feel a little embarrassed at his reaction.

“Alright Pip, calm down and get back up here.” Scootaloo gently commanded. Pip happily obeyed and joined Scootaloo on the bed again. She gave him a quick peck on the muzzle and rested her head on his shoulder again.

Both Sweetie Belle and Applebloom couldn’t help but let out a combined “Awww.”

“That’s so adorable.” Sweetie Belle uttered at the sight of the couple.

“You know what, I think these two need a little time to themselves.” Applebloom spoke before carefully pushing Sweetie Belle out the door. The door closed with a click. Scootaloo laid back on the bed. “I don’t know about you, but I think I’m gonna take a nap.” Scootaloo informed Pip. Still giddy with excitement Pip just shook his head and laid beside her. At least I can fall asleep happy now. Scootaloo thought before her mind drifted off to sleep.