The Shy One

As soon as I walked in the door, I got hit with that scent I smelled from earlier, a strong aroma of pine and cedar. She filled the room with beautiful trinkets and furniture, precisely what you would expect inside a cottage.

"This is a beautiful place; you have Fluttershy," I said with a smile.

"Oh well, it's nothing special" Fluttershy said back also smiling.

I sat my bags down and had to ask her what I had been wondering about all day.

"So, out of curiosity, every pony I've talked to today said you rarely invite other ponies over."

"Oh, well, it's true, I suppose," Fluttershy said.

"I see, so why invite me over? We just met, and I could have been any pony you just let into your cottage." I asked curiously.

"Well, um, as soon as I saw you, I could tell you had a good heart and that I could trust you."

"Uh, what?" I asked, needing clarification.

I froze momentarily; no pony had ever said that to me before. I rarely got compliments from my family back home but from a stranger?

"That's sweet of you to say, slightly blushing. I appreciate that. But, how can you tell I have a good
heart?"

"I, um, just know." "Well, thank you again, Fluttershy."

"You're welcome, Blue Bolt," Fluttershy said with a smile. "Make yourself at home. My cottage is yours; I'll start some tea while you settle."

"Thank you," I say as I unpack my few bags; I organize them onto the floor, putting aside the food and clothing I brought. I only got a little from home, my most essential items: a few pictures, clothing, and some food. My Mom always worried about me, but I assured her I would be okay moving to Ponyville. I've been on my own before, but this was completely new.

“Here's your tea, Blue Bolt,” as Fluttershy hands me a small cup.

"Thank you, that's very kind of you."

"Of course, it's the least I can do for you. You can sleep here on the couch until you get on your hooves."

"This wouldn't be a bad place to call home," I smirkingly thought.

"I'm sure I won't be here very long. I talked to Pinkie Pie, and she offered me a job to start tomorrow."

"Oh, my, that's wonderful, Blue Bolt!"

"All thanks to you," I said smirkingly.

"Oh well, um yeah, I guess so," as Fluttershy blushes a bit.

"Well, um, if you need anything else, just let me know; otherwise, I will head to bed."

"I think I'm fine for now, Fluttershy. Thanks for everything."

"You're welcome, um, but you can call me Flutters if you want, um, you don't have to, though."

"Flutters, I like that a lot," I said with a smile.