A Unexpected Romance of A Showmare

The morning sun rose up in the sky as the suns rays beamed into the castle of friendship. Me and the girls were all laying in Twilight's room all of us sleeping on sleeping bags in the floor including the princess of friendship herself. Everyone of us was sleeping around each other. I opened my eyes slowly and yawned. I felt so comfortable and warm especially being around my friends. I never had friends like these before they were true friends. For some odd reason though the warmth i felt was also physical and i felt like something was putting a little bit of pressure on me and the pressure seemed familiar. I looked down and noticed something that caused me to turn beat red. Trixie laying her head on my chest with a big smile on her face sleeping peacefully. I tried to move but once i did she wrapped her hooves around me so couldn't move. I continued to stare at her my blush only getting brighter with a smile slowly appearing on my face. I instinctively started to stroke her mane and she hummed softly in her sleep until she decided to slowly open her eyes. I pulled my hoof away before she could see me stroking her mane. She looked up at me and smiled and after a few moments she finally realized she was laying on my chest. But before she could move there was a bright flash and we saw Rainbow Dash had taken a picture of us. Mine and Trixie's blushes got deeper as Rainbow laughed which caused everyone else to wake up and once again they saw us before we got a chance to move. After everyone started giggling we finally decided to sit up. Rainbow continued to giggle as she looked at the photo and showed it to the others.

"Awe look at the two love birds." Me and Trixie gave Rainbow and agitated look.

"We aren't love birds!" Me and Trixie said in unison.

Everyone started to laugh as me and Trixie continued to blush. The only one who wasn't amused but extremely jealous was Rarity. She had been jealous ever since she found out Trixie had feelings for me but her jealousy only grew seeing that i returned those feelings. Me and Trixie may like each other but we didn't know if the other felt the same. Plus i still wan't planning on being with another pony after what Lilly put me through. I had trust issues when it came to relationships and as much as i liked Trixie and though she was beautiful i still couldn't go back to dating. I refused to date ever again. Twilight shook her head as she continued to giggle.

"You know maybe you two should get together. Who knows what could come of it." Trixie smiled and blushed at the thought of that but as for me i cringed. I liked Trixie but i wasn't about to date again. Things got silent for a moment as they all felt my tension.

"Twilight. I already rejected two ponies before about this which was Rarity and Lilly. Do you really think i would change my mind now?" Trixie and the others frowned with the exception of Rarity who still felt a little bad for Trixie but at least she believed that Trixie now didn't have a chance.

"Well if not Trixie then who do you want to be with?" They all looked at me with curiosity as i sat there for a few minutes in silence.

"Nopony." They all looked at me confused and Trixie looked concerned.

"Trixie doesn't understand. What do you mean by nopony?" I sigh as my frustration grew but i wasn't about to lose my temper this time.

"It is as i said. Nopony. I don't want to be with anyone. I came here with only one thing in mind. To find piece and quiet to write my novels. Of course i never planned on making friends but at the same time i wasn't going to turn any friendship down either. I don't mind and rather enjoy having friends but as far as relationships go. Not only did i never plan on one but i don't want one." Rarity frowns this time.

"Why not darling?" I turn my head away.

"If you haven't figured out by now then there is no point in telling you." I run out of the castle and start to head towards my home. They all look at each other confused with Trixie chasing after me. Twilight starts to pace back and forth.

"I just don't get it. Trixie is in love with Fiction and i am sure Fiction has feelings for her too. So why aren't they together?" Applejack starts to rub her chin with her hoof.

"i don't know Twilight. But with how he is acting about the subject something is obviously keeping him from getting with Trixie." They all sit there and start to ponder for a moment. Except for Pinkie who starts to leave the castle. Rainbow is the first to notice.

"Pinkie? Where are you going?" Pinkie stops for a moment and looks back at them.

"Don't you girls get it? I know what it is but that doesn't matter right now. What matters is he needs his friends. He obviously left because he didn't want to talk about it. But after yesterday i knew he would need us and now he needs us more than ever." Pinkie runs out and they look at each other confused. They shrugged and decided to follow Pinkie Pie and figure out what was going on later.

While Twilight and the others just left the castle in search of me, Trixie was hot on my tail but she could keep up with me very well. Even so she was still doing her best to keep trying to catch up to me yelling to me for concern.

"Fiction! please stop and talk to me!" Knowing she isn't going to give up i finally decide to stop and talk with her.

"What is it Trixie?" Trixie stopped for a moment to calm herself down and looked at me in concern.

"Trixie is very worried about you. Please talk to Trixie. You can tell Trixie anything." I shake my head as i look at her

"Trixie there is nothing to talk about. It is my decision and nopony has the right to tell me otherwise." Trixie wouldn't back down though.

"Fiction stop trying to shut me out! I am trying to help you and to understand why you won't find love!" I turn to Trixie with an angry look on my face.

"As i mentioned before back at the castle if you haven't figured out by now then there is no point in explaining it." Trixie simply shakes her head.

"Fiction please just tell me. Since i don't understand why don't you help me understand?" I sigh knowing Trixie wasn't going to drop the subject or leave me alone until she gets her answer. Before i gave her my response Twilight and the others caught up but noticed me and Trixie are in a heated conversation so they decided to stay hidden and listen.

"Fine i will tell you exactly why i refuse to find love again or better yet i will show you." I pulled out a familiar box with a familiar label on it that said My Painful Reminder. Trixie looked at the box and then at me having an upset look on her face.

"Y-Your still in love with her aren't you?" The others looked on with concern hoping what Trixie said wasn't true. I sigh as i shake my head.

"No i am not in love with her anymore. But it is because of her that i refuse to love again! Why do you think i keep this photo as a painful reminder? I don't need a photo of her to tell me not to get back with her. My experience with her was enough to keep me from being with her again. The reason i keep this photo as a painful reminder is so that way i can remind myself to never love again! She was my first love. My special somepony. She was everything to me. We had a perfectly happy relationship together for 3 years but then she decided to date another stallion behind my back. I went to her apartment and saw them kissing. I found out that day that even the pony you love could easily be a faker ever since then i devoted my life to weeding out ponies like her to protect other ponies from experiencing the same fate and for those who already have will also see that love still exists in this world." Trixie shook her head again as she sighed

"Well maybe you have also been doing this to help yourself move on. Have you ever thought of that? Maybe you have been subconsciously writing these novels to try and heal yourself not just others!" I cringe at her response.

"At first yes but then i decided to keep this painful reminder so that wouldn't happen. Deep down i may want to love again but i can't Trixie. I can't do it with a chance of that happening again. Besides who could ever love someone like me." Trixie burst into tears as she couldn't hold back her feelings any longer.

"I do Fiction! I love you!" Trixie quickly put her hooves to her mouth. D-Did i just confess to Fiction?! All i could do was stare at her with a shocked expression. After a few minutes my shock expression turned into a upset and depressed one.

"I am sorry Trixie, but i can't. I can't love again nor can i be in another relationship. Not after having my heart broken once before. Don't get me wrong you are a beautiful and sweet mare but i just can't do this. I am sorry." Fighting back the tears i run back to my home leaving a heartbroken Trixie laying on the ground bursting into more unrelenting tears. Twilight and the other finally decided they have seen enough and ran to comfort Trixie. They took Trixie back to the castle and decided to let me have time to myself to calm down. Though they were worried about me they figured it was for the best after everything that happened in a the last couple of days.

It has been a week since my rejection to Trixie. I honestly feel horrible that i hurt Trixie but i am unable to go down that road again or at least that's what i thought. As i mentioned it has been a week since i talked with Trixie and the others. Instead i have been going around Ponyville looking for new material to write while i wait for my latest novel about Fluttershy and Discord to be published. I would have gone and talked to the others but right now i just needed my space. Luckily i found a couple of stories to write. The first i found was about a couple by the names of Lyra and BonBon. The second couple i found went by the names of Doctor Whooves and Derpy Hooves AKA Ditzy Doo. They also had a daughter by the name of Dinky Hooves AKA Dinky Doo that i could include in my novel. I got all of the information i needed to write but for some reason i just couldn't do it. I had no inspiration. I couldn't understand why but i was soon to figure out.

"*sigh* Why can't i write?! I have done this many times before but i can't seem to be able to do it! Whats the matter with me?" I heard a knock on the door and i went to answer it. When i open the door i saw Derpy carrying a package in her mouth.

"Here is a package for you Mr. Quill!" I chuckled as i took the package.

"Derpy as i mentioned before you can just call me Fiction. No need for formalities. Wow i have became a lot like my friends. I used to be so formal and now it doesn't seem that important. So who is the package from?" Derpy giggled.

"Oops sorry my bad. The package is from your friends. You know they are worried about you. Maybe you should go and see them." I opened the package to reveal a photo of Me, Trixie, Twilight, Spike, Rarity, Fluttershy, Discord, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. all sitting together in the castle. I nearly forgotten Twilight took a photo of us the night we all stayed over. I smiled warmly as i hung the photo on my wall.

"You know i think i should. Thanks Derpy." Derpy smiled as she nodded.

"No problem Fiction! By the way how is the book coming along?" I shake my head as i sigh.

"Apologies Derpy. I have had a bad case of writer's block. For some reason i just can't seem to get my inspiration to write." Derp simply giggled and smiled as i looked at her confused.

"It's OK Fiction. Though i think i know why you are unable to write. You will soon see what i mean and the reason why." I sigh once again and nod.

"I sue hope so Derpy. Anyways i need to go see my friends i will see you soon and i promise to do my best to finish the book." Derpy gives a bright smile.

"I look forward to it!" With that Derpy flies off to continue delivering mail. I decide to put my writing on hold for now to go and visit my friends.

I approach the castle with a smile lowly appearing on my face.

"It has been a while since i have seen them. I just hope they aren't too busy." I knock on the castle doors but instead of being greeted by Spike like before i was greeted by the spirit of chaos Discord.

"Fiction! It is so delightful to see you! The others have been so worried. Come on lets go inside!" Before i could have a chance to respond Discord used his Magic to teleport us to Twilight's Library "Hey Everypony! Look who dropped by to say hello!" Twilight, Rainbow, Fluttershy, Rarity, Pinkie, and Applejack all saw me as a smile grew on there faces.

"Fiction!" They all ran up to me and hugged me and i happily returned the hug.

"Hey everypony i missed you all. I am sorry for being so distant i just had a lot on my mind." they all smiled as Pinkie jumped for joy.

"Its alright Fiction! We are just glad to see you are OK! You are OK aren't you? I was worried you were mad at us or worse that you didn't want to be our friend anymore and that made me so sad and-" Then Applejack put her hoof to Pinkie's mouth and had an annoyed look on her face. I couldn't help but chuckle.

"Yes Pinkie i am OK. As i said i just had a lot on my mind." Then the library doors open to reveal Spike walking in.

"Hey Twi i am back from running those- Fiction! I was wondering when you was going to stop by again. Did Derpy give you that package?" I smile as i nod.

"Yes she did spike. I take it you were the one who sent the photo Twilight?" Twilight smiled as she nodded.

"Yes i figured you were still upset. So i figured i would send something to cheer you up." I smiled appreciatively at Twilight as i gave her another hug.

"It did and it made me miss you all as well. By the way where is Trixie?" That's when everything fell silent. After a few minutes Twilight broke the silence.

"She is locked in her room. Ever since a week ago she hasn't come out. With the exception of using the bathroom and eating." I begin to stare at the floor in guilt.

"I really hurt her didn't i?" They all nod in unison. Rarity put her hoof on my shoulder in an attempt to comfort me.

"But it's not your fault darling. She can't expect you to love her in return and be with her after you have made up your mind." I simply nod keeping my gaze on the floor.

"That maybe so Rarity but if she really does love me like she says then no matter what the reason or how i did it. Once you get rejected by someone you love it destroys you inside. I should know. I have seen it happen dozens of times. It never ends well. Sure it gets better over time but it does take a long while for them to get over the person they loved." Twilight looks at me confused.

"If you know that she truly loves you then why reject her?" I shake my head.

"Because i have trust issue's now. Lilly loved me once too or maybe she didn't and i just thought she did. Either way i was in love with her and she broke my heart. How can i be so sure it won't happen again? I am too afraid to take that chance Twilight." Before Twilight could say anything Spike stepped in.

"Sometimes Fiction you have to take risks if you ever want to find love. You write romance novels you should know that. Love isn't a easy thing. There will be hard times where you will get into arguments and your love will be tested same with your belief on love. But if you truly want to find that special somepony in your life then you have to take all of the hardships with it. Even if it means getting your heart broken every once in a while. Nopony ever said love was easy but it is well worth it once you have truly found it." He looks over at Rarity and smiles and everyone could do noting except stare at Spike wit their jaws dropped. I merely chuckled as i shake my head.

"Now i understand why you were jealous when Rarity flirted with me when i first moved to Ponyville. You are in love with her aren't you? Only someone who is in love can truly understand love and everything that comes with it." Spike blushed as he scratched the back of his head and nodded. He then looked at Rarity once again and smiled.

"Yes i am in love with Rarity. It's not just a simple crush like you all think it is." Rarity could do nothing but stand there and smile as she cried.

"All of this time. I was trying to find the stallion of my dreams when i failed to see my prince charming was right here in front of me." Spike looked at Rarity shocked at first but then his eyes were also beginning to form tears.

"So then you do love me Rarity?" Rarity smiled as she pulled spike into her hooves and kissed him passionately.

"Does that answer your question my Spikey-Wikey?" Spike blushed and immediately pulled her into another kiss.

"Yes it does my fair lady." This time it was Rarity's turn to blush. She then turned to me and smiled

"Looks like you have another novel to write. Of course if Spike is also OK with it?" Spike nods and smile at me and Rarity. I chuckle as i nod.

"Well that's 3 novels i have to write now. I better be prepare for restless nights now." We all shared a laugh as i looked around the Castle hoping to see Trixie but i didn't see her anywhere. Twilight said it would be best to just leave Trixie alone for now and give her some space. As much as i wanted to apologize i knew it was best to give her some space.

After a little while longer with my friends i decided to head back home and try to get started on my novels again but to no avail i still couldn't write. I had no inspiration at all. I still didn't know why but i figured it was because i was lonely. So each day i asked one of the girls, Discord or, spike to come and keep me company while i was writing but no matter who came over nothing seemed to work.

"This doesn't make any sense! Having the Inspiration was so easy but none of my friends could even help make me more motivated. I remember when Trixie was over here when i was writing Fluttershy's and Discord's book. I never finished a book that fast before it made things so much easier and enjoyable." That's when it finally hit me. Trixie! She was the only one i felt at peace around. Like everything seemed to make sense when she was here. No... This can't be.. I have developed feelings for her. I simply chuckled as i shook my head. Well i may not have intended on finding romance, but it looks like romance has found me. It's Ironic really. When i was looking i couldn't find romance for myself anywhere but when i wasn't looking romance finally decided to look for me.

I decided that tomorrow i would go and pay a visit to Trixie to apologize to her and to see if she still has interest in me. I may not be in love wit her yet but i still feel more happy around her than i ever did with any other pony including Lilly. I also decided to have Twilight destroy my painful reminder as i won't be needing it anymore. No matter what happens tomorrow i won't let that painful reminder hold me back any longer! I decided to finally call it a day and get some rest. For tomorrow i have a lot of things to do.