Author's Note

Hey guys, yeah I am still sort of working on this story.

Reasoning to why this chapter is short is because I want to get this story done and out of the way so I can focus on the Apologies story.

And that we're gonna skip all the drama and fast forward to the slumber party which is coming in the next chapter which will be longer.

-Shy

Caught in the act.

Secrets

Caught in the act.

By: SadisticFluttershy

“Winona?!”

*Bark!*

‘This could only mean…’ I began to think.

“Consarnit Winona, where in the hell are you?” I heard Applejacks voice call out.

‘CRAP!’

‘Oh I didn’t want anyone to find out this way…’ I was beginning to panic of what to do.

I’m freaking sitting here like a moron trying to figure out what I’m gonna do. There was no place that I could….

“Oh there you are Winona! Why in the hay did you run off like that?”

My heart was racing as I sat here on the bench with AJ behind me with her dog reunited with her master.

I’m basically sitting here like a popsicle. I wasn’t sure what to do. I guess I’ve been defeated.

“What in tarnation is that smell? And where is it coming from?

I gulped.

“Oh Howdy Fluttershy, I didn’t see ya there.”

“Oh um.. Hello Applejack.”

“Do you know where that smell is coming from? Cause ah’ can’t seem to figure it out.”

“Oh um.. No… I don’t. Sorry.”

‘Leave already please! No offense AJ’

“My feet are gettin’ sore. Mind if I sit with ya?”

‘Oh dear…’

“NO! I mean.. I’m sort of sick right now, yeah that’s it.”

“Now that ah’ can tell is a lie. Are you hiding somethin’ sugarcube?”

Damn it.

I sigh in defeat. I knew that either one of them was going to catch me sooner or later.

“Yes.. I am Applejack. You aren’t going to like this but I knew sooner or later one of you girls would find out.”

I hear my friends footsteps come from behind me towards my side.. And then my front but my head was looking down at my boots, not wanting to avoid eye contact with her. I hear her gasp and here came the yelling the next second.

“Fluttershy….. WHAT THE FUCK. Out of ALL people, You were the LAST person ah’d expect to see with a cigarette in her hand!”

I didn’t say anything. Clearly I was ashamed but knowing Applejack, she’ll find out anything one way or another. She’s mysterious.

“Why Fluttershy? Why in the hay are you smokin’?”

My eyes were tearing up as I sat there with my head lowered. Although after a few moments I brought up my cigarette to my mouth and took in a reliving drag before blowing out in the opposite direction of my friend in respect before putting it out.

I look back at Applejack with my eyes locked onto hers. Her expression was still somewhat angry but also curious and it said ‘Give me answers’. I couldn’t stall for too long so I had to say something.

“You wouldn’t understand Applejack. I’m so sorry you had to find out this way.”

Applejack sat down next to me and she put her hand on my own.

“Not understand? Sugar, do you not know the dangerous effects of smoking? It could lead to cancer… and worse… death.”

I sighed. “I know. Really… I do AJ. You really are wondering why I was smoking huh?”

She nodded.

“Well.. it’s because of the stress that I deal with on a daily basis. Sure it’s summer vacation now and I’m glad that we are. It gives me more time to do what I like to do in my spare time.”

Applejack didn’t say anything for a few moments. She too let out a sigh as she gripped my hand in a friendly response.

“Ah’ know the feelin’ sugarcube. Stress is definitely one of the worse things ever. Sometimes the work on the farm becomes too much even for me..”

Applejack chuckled a little at that. Her expression changed to a slight frown. “But ah’ didn’t let it influence me to start smokin’. It would hurt my little sister, granny and my big brother. Ah’ could never do that to em. The fact that it makes everything from head to toe smell like smoke and it ain’t all that attractive. Ah’ didn’t mean to sound rude when ah’ said that. Infact ah’ can barely smell it on you. Also, this is the first time ah’ve only smelled a hint of smoke on you.”

I didn’t say anything, but I nodded basically letting her know I was following along.

“And besides.. Ah’ dont want it to be an influence on Applebloom and have her think it’s okay. It would break mah’ heart if I found out my little sister started smoking because of me.”

When she said that, I’m glad that Applejack is strong enough to keep that habit away from herself. I love her strong minded nature.

“Sugar, ah’d like it if you would quit. Ah’m not gonna force it on you it’s just… you’re mah friend and ah’ care for you. Our other friends do as well. But one thing ah’ have to ask you is… why didn’t you tell us?”

I looked into her emerald green eyes. They were so beautiful but also looked sad at the same time. My eyes stung with tears again as I started to cry and I felt a pair of loving arms wrap around my body and pulled me close. I cried in her shoulder.

I could feel her hands stroke my back while saying ‘shhh it’s okay, let it out’ lovingly.

After what seemed like an eternity Applejack broke the hug and we met each others eyes again. It had took me some time to gain my composure but I think I could answer the question she had earlier.

“I was afraid that you girls wouldn’t be my friends anymore if you found out.”

Applejack cocked her head to the side.

“Why in the world would you think we would dump you sugar? We all love you Fluttershy, ah’d never do such a thing to ya.”

“Well.. smoking is frowned upon. But it’s something that we see all the time. I was afraid I’d lose you girls because of that. To be honest Applejack, I am ashamed for hiding it to you all.”

“There’s nothin’ to be ashamed about sugar. I get where you’re coming from. But the thing of it is hun is that ya are only seventeen years old. How could you have those things?”

“My friend Treehugger gets them for me. I give her the money needed and she gets them. I know I can’t just walk in and get my pack myself, I have to get someone else to do it.”

Applejack wasn’t surprised one bit. She doesn’t hate Treehugger, but she knows she smokes naturally grown weed. It was one of those things that she never liked about her, but for me, It doesn’t bother me all that much.

“Ah’ see. Well, do yer’ parents know you smoke?”

I shook my head.

“Applejack, they can’t know that I smoke. It would break their hearts even though my mom is the only one that smokes. My dad quit years ago but couldn’t convince my mom to quit.”

“Well, if it were me, I would’ve told them sometime ago. Ah’ don’t like lyin’ and you know it Flutters. But, ah’ can’t force you to do anything. Ah’ won’t say a word about it to your parents because to be honest, it really isn’t any of mah business even though yer’ involved.”

I hugged Applejack and thanked her for making a promise to not tell my parents.

“No problem at all. Now come on, let me take you home.”

It was quiet for most of the walk home. I was still ashamed of not telling my friends my secret. I was afraid of losing them because I smoke. Well now that I think about it, I wonder if Rarity even said anything to the rest of our friends. I know she smokes and AJ knows I smoke. I wonder if she will admit her habit at our slumber party that’s in a couple days.

As we finally reached my house, Applejack looked at me.

“Fluttershy ah’ gotta ask ya. Our yearly summer slumber get together is in a couple days. Do you plan on telling the rest of the girls about your… habit?”

I inhaled slowly, releasing the breath I had just taken to ease my mind. I really could go for a smoke right about now but I can wait till later.

“Yes Applejack, I promise I will tell the rest of our friends my secret. But I doubt that any of the other girls will believe me. I know you caught me and I’m still sorry you had to find out that way but… I guess it is what it is.”

“Well, ah’ hate to say this but.. the only way you can convince them that your habit is real is to well… smoke in front of them. Just light up and do what ya normally do.”

I groaned at that. I really would hate to be inconsiderate like that but Applejack is right.

“You’re right Applejack. I really don’t want to because you know how embarrassed I’m going to be.”

“It’s going to be fine sugar. Ah’m here to support you no matter what.” Applejack said as she hugged me again. I love it when she hugs me, it always makes me feel better.

“Thank you”

We broke the embrace as Applejack sighed.

“Well, ah’ should get back to the farm. It’s almost dinner time and Winona here is tuckered out. Ah’ll see you at the get together. Have a good night.” Applejack said as she started to walk off, waving goodbye as I did the same.

I opened my front door and walked inside my house. I closed the door behind me as I fell back against the door, sliding to the floor.

‘This is gonna be hard.’ I thought.

END PART 2