Script Singer dropped her lunch and plopped on the table in the break room, exhausted. She loved working at her second job, but it grew tiring for her day after day.
She worked at ponyville’s local book store. She loved talking to customers and sharing stories with them, but sometimes, the days get overwhelming. Especially around the holidays and rush hours.
She opened up her lunch box and pulled out a daisy sandwich trying to take her mind off of the chaos. Today was busier than usual with the holidays coming up. Ponies rushing to get last-minute gifts.
“Is this seat taken?” A voice said.
Script looked up, startled. The stallion was a dark orange with a fire red mane and spikes along his back. Probably has Dragon ancestors.
“Go ahead.” Script said.
The stranger sat down next to her putting his own lunch down. “I’m Ember Flame.” He introduced himself with an offered hoof.
“Script Singer.”
"So, what do you do here?” Ember asked.
“Oh, I just sell books, sometimes I stock shelves but I'm not too good at it. What about you?”
“I work in restoration. I'm the pony you give the old and worn out books to, to make them look like new, or I will be, I'm just an apprentice right now.”
“Oh, that’s nice.”
Script and Ember talked for the entire half-hour lunch break, hardly touching their food. The bell ringing reminded the two of their jobs.
“Oh, has it been half an hour already?” Script said checking her watch. “I’d better get back down there.”
“Yeah, I should get back to work too,” Ember said, getting up and grabbing his lunch. “I’ll catch ya later?”
“Yeah, sounds good!”
Weeks passed and Script and Ember got to know each other more. They would often sit together during breaks and talk. Until finally, Ember got the courage to ask Script on a date and she said yes. They decided to go see a movie.
Script was excited about the date, a little nervous too. This wasn’t her first date, but something about him felt different, special.
They go on the date after they both get off work. The day was slow, so their boss let them off early, but the wait was tortuous all the same.
"Ready to go?"
Script turned around to find Ember standing by the front door. "Y-yeah."
“Wow, you look beautiful.” He uttered.
Script only blushed as her mane fell into her face slightly. “Oh, it’s just me. It’s not like I’m dressed up at all.”
“Still, doesn't change the truth.”
Script let out a soft giggle as Ember held out his foreleg and the two left waving goodbye to their co-workers.
After the movie, Ember walked Script home.
“Thanks for tonight, I had a lot of fun!” Script said.
“Yeah, me too,” Ember replied, rubbing the back of his neck. “I uh, actually had one last surprise for you, before you go…” His face turned bright red.
“Oh?”
The kiss lasted for only a moment, more of a peck on the cheek, really. Script stopped walking, processing what just happened. Ember stopped walking as well and stared into Script’s eyes.
“Look, Script, I…” He stuttered. “I really like you. You’re amazing, beautiful, and care so much about others.”
Script stared at the ground, kicking her hoof around. “I’m not that pretty…” She said with a blush.
“You are to me,” he confessed.
A smile slowly appeared on Script’s face. “I like you, too,” She whispered. She then pulled him into a hug, it didn't last too terribly long and when she pulled away, she wasn’t sure what to do, so they just stood there awkwardly for a few minutes.
“I should get back home, it’s late.” She said, “Thanks again for tonight.”
Ember nodded his head. “Yeah, I can’t wait for the next one.”
"Is this your way of asking me on another date?" Script giggled as the two began walking again. They talked the whole way to Scripts home, just laughing and chatting, before bidding each other goodnight.
Script and Ember have been together for a few months now. But he has no idea how she truly feels inside; Suicidal.
She sat on her bed, her nose stuffy, eyes puffy and red from crying. She had been there for almost an hour now and she showed no signs of stopping. She slowly got up and walked over to her desk. She decided to try writing something to help express herself.
After a few frustrating minutes, she was unable to successfully write anything, so she then decided to write one last thing; a suicide note to her lover, Ember.
She grabbed a quill from the side of her desk and pulled out a piece of paper.
Dear Ember, She wrote.
It pains me to write this, but I can no longer bear the pain of my burdens any longer… I’m sorry that I must make this decision that affects us both. I love you so very much but the pain has grown too much to be able to cope.
I’ve decided to finally end my life to end my suffering. Please don’t try to stop me, I’ve already made up my mind and you can’t change it.
I love you very much, please don't make the same mistake that I made.
Goodbye, my love…
Script folded up the note neatly and walked out of the door, grabbing her saddlebag before she left her house.
Ember was enjoying a nice night in, when he heard the knock, he wasn't expecting anyone, confused he opened the door to an empty doorstep. Just a single note.
He picked it up and began to read it. He dropped it once he saw what it was and began flying to Script’s house, hoping beyond hope that he wasn’t too late. He didn’t even read the whole note nor did he need to.
“Script, wait!” He shouted as he spotted her. Script only ignored him, she opened her door and slammed it behind her. “Script, please!”
Ember frantically tried the door, finding it locked. He backed up and bucked down the door, he refused to just let Script go. He rushed upstairs, calling out her name.
“Script, where are you??!”
He rushed through every room in Script's house before finding her in her room, standing in the window, getting ready to jump. His heart dropped into the pit of his stomach as he rushed over to grab her, but she jumped before he could. Ember flew out of the window and chased after her.
He flapped his wings as fast as he could, watching as Script hit the ground hearing a loud crack.
“NO!” He cried, landing beside her and picked her up in his arms. “Script, talk to me!”
Script opened her eyes slightly, letting out a soft moan. “E-Ember…” She mumbled. “I’m
Sorry… I love you so much...”
“No, don’t leave me! I need you here, I can’t live without you!” Ember cried. “I love you…”
Script grew a slight smile on her face. “I love you too.” She put her hoof on his cheek. Ember grasped it tightly as he leaned in for a kiss on her forehead.
“Don’t leave me, please…” He whispered.
Script slowly shut her eyes. “I’m just gonna rest my eyes a bit…”
“Script, no! Don’t close your eyes!”
Ember watched in horror as Script slowly shut her eyes and her chest stopped moving. He held her close in an embrace as he began to wail at the top of his lungs.
Script woke with a start, sweating and panting as tears streamed down her face.
"Script?" Ember spoke groggily from his position beside her. Script turned toward her coltfriend, taking in his sleepy appearance, she reached out just to make sure he’s there. "I’m here, I'll always be here." Ember pulls Script into an embrace as tears roll into her pillow.
"I-I tried to-" Script cuts herself off with choked back sobs. “I tried to jump…and...and… d”
"It’s ok." Ember rubs Script’s back comfortingly. "I’m here." Script wraps her hooves around Ember, burying her muzzle into his hair. "I’m here," Ember whispers again, pulling Script impossibly closer as her breath shudders.
They lay like that for an eternity, yet not long enough, never long enough.
"I love you." Script whispers.
Ember hugs her tightly as he kisses her on the head. “I love you too”
Script let out a content sigh as she felt her exhaustion overwhelm her and finally found peace. She shut her eyes as a soft smile grew on her face.
He would always be here for her, no matter what.
Author's Note
DISCLAIMER:
Me and Ember might not know where our relationship is going, but I really wanted to write this to try out a new style of writing and I think it turned out alright. No matter what happens with me and Ember, I know we're always going to be there for each other.
Huge thank you to my editor Griphongirl_Ellie for helping me with the fluff, still kinda new with it.
