~PART ONE~
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"Rainbow!" I flinched at the scream coming from behind me and yanked my sleeves further down to make sure that they'd stay.
"Hey... Pinkie."
"You came! Are you feeling better?!" She wouldn't lower her voice and it was annoying me.
"Yes." Came the simple reply. I glanced over at Fluttershy. That look was still there. Does she care..?
"Are you ok?" Applejack ignored Rarity's glaring. They probably got into another fight.
"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?" Of course I'm not. Everything's a mess...
"No reason. We're just worried about you, Dash." Now it was Twilight that was talking to me.
"Well... Thanks, I guess. I'm going to my locker and I'd rather be alone for a few minutes..." They agreed and I felt relief. When did this start? I loved them. They were like family to me.
And then there was Fluttershy. She said nothing. She just nodded twice and looked at me one last time. Why does she do that? It doesn't freak me out or anything. Well, a little. It makes me nervous, but not in a bad way.
"Hey-" I turned around so fast I was surprised I didn't trip or hurt myself. "Woah there. You're Rainbow Dash, right?"
I felt that similar feeling when I looked at Fluttershy last night. Soarin's his name. He's the most popular guy in school and he's on both the school's track and swim team. I admired him and maybe had a bit of a crush. I guess it never went away, but... I thought I was gay?
"Y-Yeah. You're Soarin." I cursed under my breath. I stuttered. I don't do that.
"That's my name, yes." He smiled. Fucking perfect smile.
"I've seen you run, y'know," His voice was perfect, too. "I'm surprised you're not running track."
I gathered what little confidence I could find, "Should I take that in a good way?"
"You should. Maybe we could run together sometime? Or race. That is, if you're up for it." He continued. His smile turned into a smirk.
"Of course I'm up for it. Name a time and place and I'll be there." I returned that confident smirk and crossed my arms over my chest.
"I like you. I regret not talking to you before. How about tomorrow at 6?" Good. Tomorrow's Saturday.
"Sounds good."
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"Did I just hear you make a date with a male? Soarin?"
"No!" Wow that sounded fake. "I mean- We're just running."
"Mhm. 'Just' running. What about showering? You'll be all sweaty. Is he going to he-"
"Shut up, Rarity!" My face felt hot. Am I blushing? Nononononono.
Rarity confirmed my thoughts.
"Fuck you." I glared at her.
"Sorry, I don't swing that way." Damn it! Why are you so- You know what... Never mind. Keep my cool... Gotta keep my cool...
"It's fine, y'know." Yay. Applejack's gonna jump in.
"But it's not a date!" I growled. What the actual fuck. I just became a dog. Best day of my life.
"Stop it," I looked over at Fluttershy. "I mean.. If you want to..."
I smiled. An actual smile. It wasn't faked like I was used to. I mouthed, "Thanks." to her. Did she blush?
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He was late this time. It wasn't at three. In fact, he came three hours later. It was rare for him to be late.
