It's been nearly a month from the Misty incident and everything was going better and, better by Soarin... There was something with him, embracing Dash warm and secure as a blanket. Also, whenever she was with him, the rest of the team was treating her like a part of the group. She already befriended with Fleetfoot and Spitfire.

Rainbow passed the last sharp corner, blowing up Soarin with her trail. He stabilised himself and went to the finish. Dash was doing her "legendary" victory dance. Soarin smirked slightly.

"Aw Yeah! It's the fifth time this week Clipper; You'll be a slowpoke if you don't try hard." Dash said.

"Hey! I'm trying. OK? It's just you are lucky." He replied.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm really starving; We should go somewhere."

As thinking the same thing, Soarin's stomach growled. Rainbow just shook her head and began to fly. They arrived at a near patisserie. It became sort of habit for them to go out to a restaurant or café after a friendly race. Their favourite place to was the humble and small bakery beside the Wonderbolts H.Q. Soon they arrived their place. They slowly glided inside, and the scent of many pastries filled their nostrils.

Soarin got an apple pie as usual and Dash went for the chocolate cinnamon roll. If there was anything, nopony knew about Rainbow, it was her chocolate love. Since she was a filly, she always adored it. Because of that, her mouth watered and her eyes widened once she bit her food. Soarin just chuckled at her.

"Hey! Why are you laughing?" Rainbow protested, removing the cream.

"N-Nothing. I haven't known that you like chocolate that much!"

"Well, yes I do. Still, I don't eat the pie like a timberwolf!" She replied.

He gave her a semi-harsh glare, turned around. A mist of stillness covered them for a while. Dash's eyes began to close gingerly, her head dropped to Soarin's shoulder. Soarin winced at the action and noticed her sleeping figure. She was like another when she was asleep. So innocent and defenceless...

For a few minutes he didn't move, just watched her. How could the ponies in the team treat her so badly? She was a newbie true, she seemed as a failure true. But, why acting as she is a nuisance? That was completely pointless for him. Rainbow saved their flanks like dozen times and her "idols" were returning the favour by ignoring her.

Suddenly the weight on his shoulder lost. Dash rubbed her eyes and yawned. "Aaah! Hey Soarin, why are you still here?"

"Well, I waited to awake," he replied bluntly. "You slept on my shoulder."

A wave of heat exploded on her face. Had she really done that?

"I-I'm s-sorry Soarin! I was just too sleepy and-"

"Hey, hey! I wasn't blaming you. It's OK."

She nodded and thanked him. Why did he have to be so gentle?

****

Rainbow trotted to Twilight's castle for their weekly tea party. Once she entered the room, she saw everypony there. Due to her busy working schedule, she could barely visit them. She took her place and Twilight met her.

"Welcome, Dash! We were just talking about you."

"Oh, Really? I'm here now."

"So, How was your week?" Fluttershy inquired.

"It was fine actually. Well, things between me and the team are going better thanks to Soarin."

"It's nice to hear that, Sugarcube." said Applejack.

"Yeah." Dash grinned. "I even kicked his butt in races this week! Even though, I passed off on his shoulder."

"You passed out on his shoulder?! Awww, what'd he do?" Rarity joined the chat, with an eager expression on her face.

"Ugh, Rarity! He just waited until I get up."

Rarity combined her hooves and clapped. It seemed a new romance issue was about to born. Which would keep her occupied for some time!

"Aww! He likes you, darling. Such a sweet stallion!"

"W-WHAT? It's not true Rarity; we're only friends!" Rainbow protested.

"Are you sure Rainbow Dash? He apparently cares about you according to your explanations."

"YES! And why would he like me? He's my superior officer and too good for me."

"Why not? You saved him so many times." Twilight answered.

Dash blushed and pouted like a moody foal. "This is ridiculous! Can we cut this please?"

Everypony started to chuckle at her reaction and the chuckles shifted to laughter. Rarity just uttered one thing.

"He sure doesn't dear, he sure doesn't."