Big Mac walked quietly beside Twilight. She noted it was nothing out of the usual. But he was being even quieter than usual. One deep breath in and she knew why.

I’ve started my heat cycle.

Twilight’s cheeks flushed in embarrassment. She wanted to flee in the opposite direction but the reason they were all there grounded her. She cleared her throat as if to start up a conversation and realized he had stopped.

“I know about Flash Sentry.” Big Mac said.

“What about him?”

“That you two were a thing,” He replied.

So that’s why he’s so quiet.

Twilight shook her head unsure of how to continue.

“Actually I’m not with anyone.” She chewed on her tongue.

Even in the dark she swore she could see him smile.

“So no one’s taking you to the dance next Friday?”

She almost stopped.

“I thought you were taking Fluttershy?”

Now he stopped.

“Miss Shy and I get along just well,” He started. “But I don’t think she’s into guys like me.”

“You shouldn’t say that, I think you’re a great guy.” Twilight encouraged.

“She’s not into guys.”

Big Mac instinctively grabbed Twilights hand and stopped her from stumbling over a root. His cheeks were redder than usual but she mumbled a thanks and worked quick to start walking again. She refocused to clear her quickly clouding pheromone riddled brain and after regaining her bearings she turned back to see he had stopped.

“I know this is such an off time to ask,” He lowered the flashlight. “But would you go to the dance with me Miss Sparkle?”

Twilight smiled.

“This isn’t, I mean, you’re not,” She sighed. “You’re not asking because of you know, right?”

Big mac grinned and let out a snort.

“I have two sisters, one just finished her first.” He explained. “I pride myself on having more self-control than the colts I call classmates.”

That was the longest sentence she’d ever heard him speak.

“Are you sure?” Twilight asked now noticing his awkward stance.

“I can control myself, its just biology.” He reassured.

“Yes.”

“I mean I’ve made you uncomfortable-.” He stopped. “Yes?”

Twilight nodded as her cheeks burned.

Big Mac started to walk forward again except with his free hand he extended it to her. Twilight hesitated taking it and shuddered as warmth radiated from his grip. She walked beside him and gently guided him on the loop through the trees that encircled the farm. For a few minutes they walked in blissful silence. Neither needed to say anything.

Then an all too familiar scream shattered the silence.

Author's Note

Alright so this is really just me laying down the foundation for what I hope to be a couple of stories.
Once again let me know what ya'll think. What would you like to see more of...ect..
The dark stuff is just starting!
I'm a tease. I will tease you till your boners rip through your jeans and then some... I'm just getting started!