Silver Spoon stood up and nodded to Aura, turning around, they headed back inside. Shady Daze and Rumble were both still laughing, but Berry Pinch stood just behind Rumble looking at the floor.

“Hey, who’s hungry?” Silver Spoon asked as she walked between the two colts.

“I could go for a bite to eat,” Rumble said, rearing up on his rear legs and throwing his hooves up in the air. Staggering he fell backward into Berry Pinch who simply stepped to one side letting the colt crash to the ground next to her.

Berry Pinch laughed. “Having fun down there?”

“Best spot in the house, if you know what I mean,” He said, eyeing the base of her tail.

“Oh, so you like being flat on your back ready to receive?”

“If by receive, you mean having you sit on my face, then sure. I’ll receive.” He laughed and rolled over onto his hooves.

“Well, Berry, since this is your place, what should we make to eat? I mean, those muffins Button’s mom made us won’t last very long,” Silver Spoon said with a small smile; her stomach was all she could think about right now.

“Um, Well, we don’t have a whole lot in there, I suppose you guys could make some pasta, I mean, I know we have Roaming Noodles in there. So throw a pot on the stove and toss four or five packages in some hot water.” Berry laughed, turning around and heading towards the couch where the booze sat untouched. Shady Daze and Rumble followed her.

“Well, Roaming Noodles are pretty good... hey, have you ever wondered why they’re called Roaming Noodles?” Silver Spoon asked as she followed Aura into the kitchen.

“I’ve never really thought about it. I just eat it because it’s cheap and tasty. Though I imagine it’s something like the creators were always roaming the countryside or it’s meant for a pony on the move, quick to cook and easily prepared.” She began preparing the stove while Silver grabbed five packets from the pantry and tossed them onto the counter next to the pot of water Aura was preparing.

Silver spoke up, “Too bad neither of us have a horn. This stuff is always a pain to make without accidentally burning yourself.” They shared a laugh and began dropping the noodles into the water. Silver accidentally forgot to open one of the packages, letting the whole package plummeted into the pot.

“Shit!” Aura said, quickly grabbing a wooden spoon between her lips and fishing it out, “Well, apparently we’re both a little bit more drunk than we thought.” They laughed again and Aura grabbed her suddenly, pulling her into a hug and lightly kissing her on the cheek. After a moment, Aura let her go. “You don’t realize just how long I’ve been wanting to do that,” she said with a wink and went back to stirring the noodles as they began to soften up.

Silver Spoon giggled a little and turned away feeling her face start to burn red, “I’m going to go check on Berry and the boys, are you alright right in here?”

“Yeah, I’ll be fine Silvy. Don’t worry, I do know how to cook… Roaming Noodles aren’t that hard.” She said with a smirk and winked before turning back to the pot and began stirring it.

Silver Spoon had begun to turn towards the door before she froze, Did she just call me… Silvy? No pony has ever called me that except for Diamond Tiara, and she never said it in front of any other pony. After a moment she smiled, simply loving the sound of it rolling off that mare’s lips.

She walked back into the living room and laid down next to the couch where Berry was laying. Rumble and Shady were sitting at the far end of the room on the staircase, they were just talking quietly about something. Silver Spoon looked up at Berry then back at the kitchen door.

“Hey Silver Spoon, why are you here?” Silver Spoon turned her head back to see Berry Pinch looking down at her.

“Well, To be honest, I kinda wanted a change of pace. Besides it’s not like I have that many friends.”

“You have Diamond Tiara, and I’m sure you’ve got more friends than that. You’re one of those rich popular mares, everyone knows you.” She spoke without stutter, as if she actually believed in what she was saying.

“Actually, no. Diamond Tiara is like a sister to me, but other than her, I have nopony else. I had a crush on Featherweight for the longest time, but he stopped talking to me and I guess he’s with Applebloom now so I don’t really know if we’re still friends.” Silver Spoon smiled a little, “But then I happened to bump into you two and that all changed. Like I said earlier, I have friends now, right?”

“Right! You got drunk in my house. I now own you, well actually Aura does, but that’s beside the point. So, you really don’t have all the friends everyone thinks, huh.”

“Nope, I’m not ‘rich’ like everyone thinks either. I mean, my family has money, but my dad never actually allows me to spend that much. Sweetie Belle’s richer than I am.”

Berry Pinch rubbed a hoof against her chin. “I’m curious, why were you and Diamond Tiara such bullies when we were all younger?”

Silver Spoon sighed, not sure how to begin. “Well, to tell you the truth, I only did what Tiara wanted and I only followed her lead because I had no other friends. I didn’t want to lose the one friend I may have ever had.” Her body shuddered, “If it weren’t for Tiara I’d have probably offed myself a long time ago.” Her voice started to tremble so she stopped and took a breath.

“My mom acts like I don’t exist, and my dad is honestly a bit abusive. Though he’s not as bad as he used to be. He just doesn’t care what I do now, as long as I stay out of his way.” She finished as tears began rolling down her cheeks.

She looked away from Berry Pinch, who seemed to have lost her voice. “I had no idea…” Berry Pinch finally breathed quietly.

At that moment, Aura entered the room holding a platter with two steaming bowls of noodles. “Hey, Silver, I was wonder-” She hurried across the room setting the platter down on the table in between the bottles of alcohol. “Are you alright?” Aura asked laying down next to her.

Silver simply leaned her forehead against Aura’s shoulder and Aura glanced up at Berry Pinch and snorted before laying her chin between Silver’s ears. “C’mon, let's have a drink, babe.”

Silver nodded, “Sounds good.” They both stood and walked around the table. “This soup looks good,” Silver said with a weak smile and wiping her eyes dry.

Berry looked over, “Sorry, Silver. Didn’t mean to hit a soft spot. I guess all the rumors we’ve heard about you are wrong.”

“It’s fine Berry, it’s not your fault.” Silver said opening a bottle and taking a swig. Setting the bottle down, she leaned over her bowl of noodles and took a deep breath, “Yummy! It smells amazing, Aura, thanks.”

“No problem.” She smiled big and took a drink of her own bottle, almost falling backward at the same time. She tilted forward and put the bottle back on the table, “Dig in!”

Berry Pinch stood up and turned towards the kitchen, pausing to look over her shoulder at Shady Daze and Rumble, “Guys, the noodles are done! C’mon!”

“Awesome!” Rumble jumped up off the step he was sitting on and ran towards the kitchen door, stumbling and running face first into the wall next to the door. “I meant to do that!” he shouted, staggering back as he laughed and disappeared into the kitchen. He was followed shortly after by a laughing Berry Pinch and Shady Daze, who just shook his head with a smile painted across his face.

“Hey, Aura, I was wondering something…” she started awkwardly, not knowing how to say it.

“What’s that?” Aura’s head tilted to the side and an eyebrow rose.

“Um. Well, how do you know you’re a fillyfooler? Have you ever done anything with anypony?” Silver Spoon asked trying to keep her breathing leveled through her drunken daze.

“Actually, no. I’m still a virgin.” She hiccuped and giggled, letting the alcohol take control of her.

“Then how do you know you’re a fillyfooler than?” Silver asked again.

“Well, I haven’t felt anything for any colts, they just never caught my interest, at least, not in the same way you do.” Aura winked at her, even though her face was turning bright red.

Silver Spoon smiled and took another big bite out of her noodles and Aura leaned across the table and lightly pressed her lips against Silver Spoon’s forehead. Silver Spoon swallowed hard and looked up at her. “Well, hello to you too.”

Aura simply smiled in reply and sat back down to continue eating. Just then, the other three came stumbling back into the room, trying to carry their bowls. Berry Pinch looked at them and smiled, she stopped and whispered in Rumble’s ear, he immediately perked up his ears and walked quickly towards the staircase, trying to keep his bowl of soup well-balanced. Shady Daze sighed and followed the two of them up the stairs. Berry Pinch paused at the bottom of the stairs and turned towards the two of them, giving them both a wink before she followed the boys up.

Aura spoke next, “Silvy, what do you think of me?”

She swallowed her noodles in a gulp and started coughing, trying to stifle it the best she could. After her throat was cleared and she could speak again, “Honestly? I like you, I really do, and I do find you attractive if that’s what you mean.”

She watched as Aura’s smile grew bigger, she stood and walked around the table. Wrapping her hooves around Silver Spoon’s neck and pulling her in so their lips met. Her eyes closed and the taste of rum over powering, Aura had no intention to stop this time, that much was obvious. Silver Spoon returned her kiss and opened her mouth, allowing Aura’s tongue access. Aura’s body was pressed hard against hers and Silver Spoon couldn’t help but lean backwards until she was flat on her back with Aura laying on top of her.

Eventually Aura placed her hooves on each side of Silvers' head and broke their kiss, panting she rubbed her cheek against Silver Spoon’s and whispered into her ear, “What do you think of that? Getting excited?”

Silver Spoon blushed and nodded without saying anything. Aura’s back was arched and she was looking down at Silver Spoon. She watched as Aura smiled and lifted a hoof away from the floor. Silver Spoon felt the hoof lightly brush the fur just below her stomach and trace the edge of her hip, down the inside of her thigh and back up aimed for the inside of her hips.

Silver Spoon began to squirm underneath Aura’s weight and touch. “No…” she whispered as she managed to roll over onto her side, closing her open legs and wrapping her tail down between them.

Aura’s expression went blank for a moment then she stood up and stepped off her. Silver Spoon sat up with her head hanging, feeling a spark of fear flow through her. She glanced up to see Aura crying, immediately she felt bad for having stopped her, but she just couldn’t have gone through with it. There was no way her first time was going to be with a mare she just met and in the middle of the living room of a random ponies house. Much less while drunk.

“I’m sorry…” Aura said quietly between her heaves.

“It’s not you.” Silver Spoon said. “I just… it doesn’t feel right, doing something like that here or now. I’ve taken so many chances today, I don’t want to do something to mess everything up.”

“But how would this mess up anything? It would bring us even closer!” Aura had stood up, tear flowing down her cheeks. “I was ready to give you everything I could possibly give! Something I’ve wanted to give you for Celestia knows how long!”

“Aura, I just don’t feel ready to do that with anypony. I mean tonight... tonight’s been a wonderful night and I don’t want to mess it up by doing something stupid.” She looked down knowing she’d said the wrong thing. Aura froze in her spot and simply turned around and headed for the staircase.

“I’m sorry that having sex with me is such a stupid thing to do.” Aura said quietly without looking back at her. She slowly made her way up the staircase.

Silver Spoon simply sighed and thought, Why do I screw everything up in some way or another?

She grabbed the bottle of Last Whisper’s Rum and unscrewed the top, putting it to her lips and tipped it upwards. Letting the cool sting burn her throat as she let the bottle slowly empty into her.

After a moment, she put the bottle down, now half empty, and she looked up to see Rumble and Shady Daze standing halfway up the staircase just watching her. “Wow, that was one hell of a drink. Even for me, that shit’s strong,” Rumble said with a laugh. Silver Spoon just looked at him, while both of them came down and sat by her.

Trying not to cry she took a deep breath and sighed, turning her head away from the two colts. “What happened, Silver?” Shady asked in a calm voice.

“What’s Aura doing up there?” she asked him in return.

“She and Berry Pinch are talking, they kicked us out so we figured something happened between the two of you. So what happened?” Shady Daze’s voice was as soothing as velvet, soft and comforting.

“Look, it doesn’t matter. We’re all drunk and Aura let it hit her a little too hard. She wanted to do something and I told her no. Though I wouldn’t blame her if she and Berry kicked me out right now.” She sighed again then lifted the bottle of Last Whisper’s Rum back to her lips, finishing the other half of the bottle. “I don’t want to remember whatever happened next.”

“Drinking like that, You won’t remember anything from tonight,” Rumble said with a calm voice to match his friends.

“Shady, Rumble, you two won’t say anything will you?” She asked them both with pleading eyes and a small snort.

“Sure, what is it we’re not talking about?” Rumble asked. Shady simply nodded, though his eyes told her he had questions.

“Well, for one, I don’t know if I’m straight, gay, or bisexual. I was straight when I woke up this morning but then all this happened and somehow, I just don’t know anymore. I have no idea what to feel for her, I know I love the way the way she looks, hell, even the way she smells gets to me. I know when she kissed me earlier it made me go mad with lust, but I don’t know if that’s me or the alcohol. I mean, what do I do? She obviously wants me, that much is I know. Do I want her, or is it these drinks?” She paused and waved a hoof over the mass of empty bottles scattered across the tabletop. “I’ve never been in a relationship, or anything even close to it. I had a crush on Featherweight for the longest time, but after that… I don’t even care about him anymore.” She stopped talking with a shuttering exhale. She reached across the table and gripped her original drink and drug it across the table, then took a swig from it. It tasted bitter and burned a little, though it flowed down her throat like water.

Rumble opened his mouth about to say something but Shady put his hoof over Rumble’s muzzle to quiet him. “Silver, I can see why you told her no, and I agree that you made the right choice, don’t let it bother you too much. Just talk to her tomorrow when we’re all sober. Okay?”

“What if she holds it against me and doesn’t want to talk?” Silver Spoon’s eyes burned as fresh tears began rolling down her cheeks.

“See, you care about her, she’ll understand.” He smiled faintly as Rumble reached for a random bottle that was unopened and popped the cork.

After taking a large drink Rumble laughed. “You should’ve just fucked her, hell, I would’ve loved watching that.”

Silver Spoon shook her head, “Not like it would have done anything for you, you’re about as straight as I am. At least, that’s what I’ve taken from that kiss you two shared earlier.”

Shady laughed and Rumble’s cheeks turned a bit red. “I’m straight! That kiss was just because you dared me to!”

“Well, you still seemed to be enjoying it,” Shady said.

“No, I didn’t! You did!” He answered seeming a bit flustered. Silver Spoon stood up and walked around the table, throwing a hoof around Rumbles neck, she shook her head.

“Don’t deny it. We both know you enjoyed it more than you want to say. No pony said you had to get that into the kiss, you chose to do that yourself.” She smiled at Shady who returned it with a grin of his own.

“Silver Spoon, you have no idea who I am, so why are you questioning my sexuality?” Rumble had a serious look on his face meaning the joke was over. “Now, either suck my dick or get off my back.”

Silver rolled her eyes and scooted away from him. Shady Daze looked at Rumble with a grin, “Oh c’mon you really are a hard-headed horse, you know that right?”

“Look, just because I kissed you doesn’t mean I want to fuck you or have you fuck me.” Rumble said with a scowl.

“You know I’d rather be a bottom, so what if I’m not a mare?” He laughed and took a swig of his drink.

“Just because you want it, doesn’t mean I do.” He looked away and took another big drink.

“Hey Shady, you’re gay, right? What’s it like? I remember you and Peppermint Twist having a thing, what happened?” She asked curiously.

“Yes, I’m gay, and it’s the same as anything else, nothing’s changed other than my preferences. As far as Twist and I go, we’re still friends and we still talk from time to time, we just broke up, that’s all.” Shady smiled, “Now the question is, what are your preferences?”

Silver Spoon thought about this for a moment, and while she was thinking Rumble stood up and headed for the kitchen, “Gotta piss.” He disappeared around the corner and she heard a door open and close. What are my preferences? I’ve got no experience with either gender, except for tonight. So I guess I prefer mares at this point.

Silver Spoon looked over at Shady and scooted down towards him. “Honestly, I’ve never done anything with a colt. Before tonight, I always had a thing for Featherweight, like I said before, but now. After having Aura on top of me like that and wanting me like that, I’m not sure what to think, I don’t know if I should go for it. I’m honestly a bit scared. I’ve never dealt with this before.”

“That’s fine, sometimes you have to be brave and face your fears. Why don’t you go on upstairs and talk to Aura?” He winked at her and took a drink. Silver spoon stood up and turned towards him, throwing her hooves around his shoulders she pulled him into a hug.

“Thank you, Shady. Hopefully, this doesn’t backfire.” She took a deep shaking breath and went up the staircase.

Silver could hear voices echoing from behind a closed door. One was crying and the other sounded annoyed but otherwise caring. She couldn’t make out any of the words being exchanged but the voices didn’t seem to be welcoming to her presence.

She sighed and walked quietly up to the door and knocked. Both voices went silent and after a whisper or two the door swung open and Berry came storming out, slamming the door behind her using her magic. The door cracked against its frame sending echoes throughout the house. “And just what do you want?!” she shouted as loud as she could putting the end of her muzzle against Silver Spoon’s nose. Silver Spoon had cowered down, almost laying flat on her belly with one of her rear legs extended towards the staircase, wishing it could escape on its own.

“I.. I wanted to talk to Aura… to tell her I’m sorry.” Her voice shook as she spoke.

Berry Pinch just looked at her and sighed, then sat down. “I know you didn’t mean to hurt her, and I know you aren’t ready for... that sort of activity. But why did you have to tell her she wasn’t good enough for you?”

“I didn’t say that… I told her that I wasn’t ready and that I didn’t want to screw up the rest of the night, it’s been far too good so far… I didn’t want to do anything to make it go wrong… and to be honest, I’d prefer it if we were both sober.” Silver Spoon sighed with a few loose tears rolling down her cheeks.

“Well, she didn’t take it that way. She thinks you just don’t want her.” Berry Pinch opened the door, “Come on, I’ll go downstairs and leave you two alone.”

As Silver Spoon entered the room, she saw Aura laying on Berry’s bed crying into a pile of pillows. Berry Pinch closed the door quietly and left the two of them alone. Silver Spoon walked over to the bed and climbed onto it, laying herself down next to her friend. Aura didn’t move, but her weeping had slowed, her breathing was heavy and she was heaving trying to calm herself. Silver Spoon simply nuzzled the nape of her neck and whispered into her ear, “I’m sorry, Aura.”

Aura rubbed her face into the pillow then glanced over at Silver Spoon, her eyes were red and the fur was matted down. The pillow which she’d been crying had a large wet spot on it. “Silver Spoon? I-” she stopped when a hoof was pressed against her muzzle to silence her. Silver leaned up and licked her cheek and kissed her on the lips.

After a moment, she pulled back. “Aura, I didn’t mean to say what I said.”

“Well, I guess the living room wasn’t the best place in the house for that.”

“Yeah, but here we won’t get disturbed,” Silver Spoon smiled and kissed her on the neck.
Aura smiled back, obviously enjoying the attention she’d been craving. Silver Spoon continued pecking at her neck and along the edge of her chin until landing a kiss on her lips. Aura’s eyes closed and Silver could feel a smile on her face.

Pulling away she looked at Aura in the eyes and shared her smile, “I’m still sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you.”

“It’s alright, Silvy.” Aura said leaning forward and locking their lips once more. Silver Spoon parted her lips and allowed her tongue to reach out, craving the taste of her mares mouth. Aura’s mouth opened a bit and her tongue had met Silver Spoon’s half way. This time it was Silver Spoon who ran a hoof down Aura’s stomach and along the edge of her hunch and back up. Aura was still breathing fast, but now she was taking shallow breaths, her friends body was hot to the touch, almost feverish. Silver Spoon’s eyes were closed but she could still picture Aura’s barely open as their kiss continued. She still tasted like a mixture of different alcohols and the taste of the noodles was still lingering in her mouth.

Silver pulled back, her lips parting from Aura’s. She opened her eyes to look at the other mare, noticing that Aura’s mane was an absolute mess. Her coat was in need of being brushed as was her tail. However, Aura’s eyes were glittering with happiness, she was adorable. Aura had shifted her body to be laying on one side facing Silver Spoon and their tails had passively wrapped themselves around each other. Aura closed her eyes and nuzzled her forehead against Silver’s cheek making Silver Spoon blush a little and smile.

“Silvy, I’m glad you ran into me this morning,” she whispered. “I know things have moved fast so far, and personally, I blame the alcohol, but I’m so happy to be laying here with you right now.”

“I’m glad I ran into you too, Aura. I was honestly on the verge of giving up on life, until tonight happened.”

“So what are we? Friends or…?” Aura asked quietly laying her head across one of Silver’s hooves and pressing the side of her face into her friend’s chest fur.

“We’re too good for each other to be friends. Besides, I think you trying to sleep with me kind of pushed that ‘lets be friends’ thing out the window and into a thorn bush.” Silver laughed and could feel Aura chuckle lightly under her touch.

They both stretched their legs and repositioned themselves so they were both more comfortable, Silver Spoon laid on her side with one hoof over Aura’s neck, while Aura laid next to her on her stomach with her head just under Silver’s chin. Silver rubbed the bottom of her chin against the top of her mares head and smiled, “I think I’m ready to go to sleep, we do still have school in the morning.”

“I think...” Aura yawned into Silver Spoon’s fur. “I’m ready to pass out too. I just wish tonight didn’t have to end.”

“Well, there’s always tomorrow night,” Silver Spoon said quietly and looked up as the door cracked open. Berry Pinch was in the doorway, She simply snorted and smiled at her then turned off the light and left them alone.

“Good night, Silvy,” Aura said quietly as she drifted off to sleep, nuzzling Silver’s neck once more.

Silver Spoon smiled in the darkness. “Good night, Aura.”

Author's Notes:

Just throwing out a big thanks to SpaceCommie for all his help editing this and teaching me to be a better writer over all! Thank you so much for helping me as much as you have. I garantee that my writing has progressed so much faster thanks to him and his critical editing style.

I also wanted to point out that I do enjoy feedback on anything and everything so feel free to leave comments! :D