“Wasn’t it so awesome? I went…” Rainbow Dash proceeded to mimic the sound of a Rainboom with her mouth. ”…and you cheered! We practiced so much for that. I really hope you enjoyed it.”

Rainbow Dash stared at Fluttershy with a goofy smile on her face. The studs in her ear— and the wingclips around her feathers— seemed to shimmer; the snow outside reflected in the jewelry.

“I really liked that, Rainbow,” Fluttershy said, sipping her tea. “That show was quite provocative. The spiral formations were interesting.”

The two ponies sat together on the train. The destination was Ponyville, and they were about halfway through.

“Yeah. Those were hard to get right.” Rainbow Dash said, eyes wandering between Fluttershy’s almost still face and the collecting snow outside.

“So what have you been up to Rainbow? It’s been a minute since we talked.”

“You know, the usual. Mainly just practice, practice, practice, but I’ve been enjoying Canterlot plenty actually! Unfortunately— the Wonderbolts probably aren’t moving out anytime soon.”

“Oh dear,” Fluttershy said, taking another cautious sip of her tea. “What do you plan to do?”

“Well, I really want to stick with the Wonderbolts— but I’ll see you girls plenty, now that the season’s up and we’re settled in. Of course, I always have time for you Fluttershy.”

Fluttershy looked Rainbow dead in the eyes. “Is that so?”

Rainbow Dash held her breath. She didn’t expect the worst, but sometimes she was predisposed to it.

“Well I’ll stay by your side whatever you do Dashie.” Fluttershy said with a smile, and a light chuckle. “I guess I can get used to Canterlot… eventually. I’m sure there’s plenty of public parks.”

“Well, I just can’t wait to see the girls again,” Rainbow Dash mumbled, stifling a yawn, and resting her head in between Fluttershy’s open wings.

“As for now… I’m a little tired…”

Fluttershy patted Rainbow Dash on her head. “Before that, I have your Hearth’s Warming present.”

Rainbow Dash poked her head up as Fluttershy pulled out a small box. Inside, was a wing clip with a design that resembled intertwining snakes.

“I figured this could represent us… for Hearth’s Warming. And I know you’ve worn the wing clips since you got them, I just wanted to—“

“That’s so cool, it is an awesome design.” Rainbow Dash said, cutting her off. “I love you Flutters.”

“I love you too.”

Within minutes, Rainbow Dash was asleep in Fluttershy’s wings, unblinded by the brilliant expanse of white.

Author's Note

The prompt was “winter themed romance” I hope I did it justice.