Sour Sweet was not a people person. She was incredibly passive aggressive mostly as a front for the fact that she was not comfortable in social situations. Well, outside her friend groups and manipulation anyway.
It was safe to say Sour would rather be left alone with her friend group. Without distractions from other people or things. Really she just wanted to live her life. Apparently that was too much to ask as she had people trying to be her friend constantly. At least when she was around Canterlot High students.
It was rare that Sour Sweet’s own mind prevented her from living her life properly Yet today would be one of those times. Yesterday she had gone to the mall to get a new dress. It matched her hair and she liked the way it looked. All she had to do now was try it on. She didn’t want to go through the hassle of returning the dress should it not fit.
She made her way back to the fitting room excited to try her new dress on. Of course most of the rooms were taken but she saw one that wasn't locked. She opened the door and saw the room was already occupied.
Fluttershy stood in the room with a shocked look on her face. She was wearing a full ballet tutu in black and red. She had yet to put on the black tights to go with it, leaving her long legs completely exposed. The pink haired girl turned bright red.
Sour Sweet was also feeling flustered. She was sure her own face matched Fluttershy’s. She couldn’t think straight. All she could do was stare at the perfectly smooth legs before her. After a moment her brain defaulted to the old standby.
“Ugh! Lock the door next time idiot!” She yelled, slamming the door behind her. After that she had tried on the dress, it did fit, and gone home.
Now she was at school trying to concentrate on her science class. They were currently discussing different kinds of rocks. The teacher gave a couple of rocks for them to observe, and from those observations determined what kind it was. Sour was doing fine. In fact this was easy. She was one of the school’s top students after all.
It wasn’t until she was handed a certain rock that she became distracted. It was a smooth gray rock. Smooth like the way Fluttershy’s legs had looked. Suddenly her brain replayed the scene from yesterday.
“Um Sour Sweet I need that rock.” Indigo told her. She shook her head.
“Right, right- I was just admiring it.” She managed to stutter.
The next time it happened was during Cooking class. They were making cakes that day. She was mixing the batter together, made from scratch this wasn’t Canterlot high, when she noticed it had turned a light yellow color.
Light yellow, like Fluttershy’s skin. She dropped the spoon she was using into the batter. ‘Why am I still thinking about that timid little Canterlot high girl?!’ She scolded herself.
“Sour Sweet we kinda need that.” Sunny Flare told her, pointing at the now nearly buried spoon. Startled, she stuck her hand into the batter and pulled out the spoon. Luckily her hands were gloved.
She let her sheepish grin fade into her normal smirk. “You could have pulled it out earlier!” She snarked.
Later during art class she was painting something when Lemon Zest tapped her on the shoulder. “Like I’m out of red paint. Could I borrow yours?”
“Sure It’s not like I might need to paint with one of the primary colors.” She told her.
“Aw come on, I only need it for a second.” The green haired girl pleaded.
“Fine,” She went to hand it to Lemon when a little dripped onto her skin. Red on yellow, like Fluttershy’s face as she stared at Sour in shocked embarrassment. She dropped the cup of paint. Luckily Lemon had quick reflexes and caught it before any could stain the floor.
“Thanks dude.” She beamed.
Finally during English Lit. they were reading in groups. It was the newest Shadow Spade book, something she had been excited for.
“Surely you have the tiniest bit of information?’ She said Fluttering her eyelashes.” Sugarcoat read.
Upon hearing the word fluttering Sour thought about the Canterlot high girl. She saw the scene in her mind. The shocked expression, the slow blush, the long legs…
“Sour Sweet? It’s your turn.” Sunny Flare told her. She shook her head, she missed several paragraphs in her daze.
“Shadow Spade smirked as she ran a hand down her long shapely legs- hair! I meant hair!” She corrected, burying her head in her hands.
“Sour Sweet what are you embarrassed about?” Sugarcoat asked. Sour wanted to groan, it was just like Sugarcoat to ask her point blank. How exactly was she supposed to explain the situation without coming off as a weirdo?
“Well I’ve been, distracted.” She started.
“That’s evident.” Sugarcoat said. Sour gave her an annoyed look. She knew it was lost on her, Sugarcoat didn’t get subtlety, but it made her feel better.
“Have you ever had a thought that just wouldn’t leave you alone?” She asked.
“Oh, yeah one time I had this dress I saw at the store that wouldn’t leave me alone. Best purchase I ever made.” Sunny Flare said.
“Sometimes I get distracted by the next game.” Indigo shrugged.
“One time I heard this super sweet song about smiling! It was really catchy but super annoying when it got stuck in my head.” Lemon Zest added.
“Not really. So what’s been distracting you?” Sugarcoat asked.
Sour Sweet looked around nervously, as though afraid of being heard. “Do you remember that timid girl from Canterlot High? What was her name? Fluttershee?”
“Fluttershy.” The white haired girl corrected.
“Right. So the other day I was at the mall, and I saw the cutest dress. I decided to try it on but when I opened the changing room door…” She trailed.
“How much did you see?” Sunny asked.
“Well she was in a tutu but she hadn’t put on the tights.” She admitted.
“Why’s that a big deal? You’ve seen legs before.” Indigo asked.
“I know that’s what makes it so frustrating! “ Sour screamed.
“You know what? Let’s go to the diner after school. It’s the last class of the day and it might take your mind off it.” Lemon suggested.
“Yeah, okay.” She muttered.
Later they went to the diner. It was busy as usual. They took a seat in a booth near the back. Moments after they sat down that overly peppy Canterlot high girl game to serve them. “Welcome girls can I get you anything?” She asked.
“A lime slushie.” Sugarcoat requested.
“Just some orange juice for me.” Sunny told her.
“I’ll take the usual smoothie.” Lemon ordered.
“Just give me my strawberry shake.” She sighed.
“Be right back.” She wasn't kidding the peppy girl was back within seconds of leaving.
“I’d love to be that fast.” Indigo told her. “What's your secret?”
“Eh just strong legs I guess.” She shrugged.
“Did you just say l-legs.” Sour stuttered. '
“Yeah? Why did you have some super strong craving for our new drumsticks?” The girl asked.
The scene began to play in her head again. Her opening the door. Fluttershy’s shocked look turning to embarrassment. Her long shapely legs. “Gah! Stupid sexy Fluttershy!” The words echoed around the diner.
Sour turned bright red as she realized she said that aloud. Her friends looking at her with shock or empathy. It felt like the eyes of every person in the diner were on her. Worst of all she saw Fluttershy at another table, her face turning a matching shade of red. Sour wanted nothing more than to sink into the floor.
She ran off before anyone could say anything. She’d already made a fool of herself. No need to make it worse. She ran into the diner’s parking lot, Sugarcoat had driven so she couldn’t just walk home, and leaned up against the back wall of the diner.
‘I’m so humiliated.’ she groaned. Internally.
“Um, excuse me?” A soft voice said. Sour glanced up to see Fluttershy standing awkwardly nearby.
“What do you want? Are you here to tell me how weird I am?” she asked.
“No.” The girl shook her head. “I um, just wanted to say…” She blushed. “I uh, haven't been able to get it off my mind either.”
Sour blinked. “Really?”
“Yeah, and um, I don’t think it’s weird. I think anyone wouldn’t be able to drive it from their mind.” She whispered.
Sour chuckled bitterly. “You know it’s funny, somehow the fact that you’re just as affected by it makes me feel better.”
“Yeah, sometimes sharing your feelings can help.” Fluttershy smiled.'
“Please, don’t think your gonna turn me into one of those mushy people.” She scoffed with a smile.
“I won’t tell anyone.” The pink haired girl promised. "Are you going back in?”
“Nah, I’ll just wait in the car.” She said jerking a thumb towards it.
“Okay. See you.” With that Sour walked to the car and sighed as she sat down. She was really looking forward to that,
“Hey, you left your milkshake!” She started as she took in the peppy girl from earlier. She was just outside the window hold a large to go cup with a wide straw.
Sour Sweet took the shake. “Thanks, how did you know where to find me anyway?”
“Fluttershy told me! She said you should get the shake you payed for and I totally agree! Enjoy!” With that the pink girl skated off.
Sour smiled as she took a sip. Maybe Fluttershy wasn’t so bad.
Author's Note
Just a random comedy one shot that popped into my head while thinking about Simpson jokes.
