Chapter 55: A Step Up

They both see each other blushing intensely, but they were oblivious to the fact that they were blushing themselves. They are both thinking about the same subject, but they are both having different thoughts about the subject. Fluttershy is blushing, because of the thought of keeping in full-body contact for a long period of time. Dusk, on the other hoof, is thinking a bit deeper than that.

‘Oh holy Celestia and Luna in Canterlot, this is so awkward. Sure I’m comfortable with both of us sleeping in the same bed, (NOTHING SEXUAL!) but for her to offer up that option, despite there being other ways to fix the problem? Hmm... I suppose I have no problem with that, as long as she doesn’t feel uncomfortable with it, like she did last time...’ (Remember Chapter 27?)

He is so deep into his thought that he had forgotten about the fact that it had gotten quite hot from where he lay. They both met each other’s gaze, before she looks away in embarrassment and hides under her mane.

The situation is beyond awkward.

Fluttershy has chosen this as an opportune time to speak again. “So Dusk, um... do you feel comfortable if I could do that?”

A small grin spreads across his face. “...Yeah, I’m okay with that.” He casually answers, completely wiping any awkward feeling between the two. He has completely forgotten the original reason why she wanted to do this. (Hypothermia) He knows that she didn’t feel uncomfortable with this, since she was the one who offered it, despite her most likely being aware of other solutions.

She elegantly gets onto the bed, ‘How can she do it so gracefully?’ and lays under the blankets. She moves up to Dusk’s position, and pulls him into a hug, also making full contact with a majority of her body. Dusk lets out a silent “D’aaww...” and he felt his heart rate increase significantly. She feels quite warm, compared to his cold body.

“Shy, I’m not complaining or anything, but you know that you could of chosen other methods to deal with this problem.” States Dusk.

“I’d prefer it this way...” He then hugs her back.

‘I love my life.’

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The two pegasi had been laying in an embrace for little over ten minutes, and the longer they spent together, the more and more close they felt towards each other. They both liked it like this.

Dusk starts to speak, “This isn’t even about the hypothermia anymore is it, I’ve pretty much forgotten about it now.”

“It wasn’t too bad... it was only light to moderate in severity. It could have been a lot worse if I hadn’t treated it though.” All of the worry in her voice from twenty minutes ago, has disappeared.

“Yeah, it could have been worse I suppose. Thanks for treating me Shy, I really appreciate it.” He never was the most sincere type of pony.

“It’s no problem Dusk. You don’t need to thank me.” Says Fluttershy.

“There is no need for you to be so humble Shy, but on the other hoof...” His voice becomes slightly more devious, “I'd to thank you for your *ahem* current treatment.” He felt the need to emphasize the final two words.

She doesn’t seem to spot the little hint that he put at the end. “Thank you Dusk, that’s good to hear.” She moves head head a little closer to Dusk’s, “And it’s better to hear that you like my treatment.” ...Let me rephrase that. She did spot Dusk’s hint, and she responded in a somewhat risque tone. She gives him a light kiss on the lips, which makes his face turn beet red.

He is too infatuated to speak, and he couldn’t think straight. The room seemed to be a lot hotter for him, all of a sudden. (Yes, even with the added heat) He snaps out of his daze, as soon as Fluttershy starts to speak to him.

“I’m guessing you liked that?” She asks in a coy way, while also giving him the ‘bedroom eyes’.

“...I did...” It is like the two had swapped personalities. Dusk has now become the shy one, and Fluttershy had gained a substantial amount of confidence in herself.

‘She has always been the one to take the initiative with things like this...’

He has regained some of his composure and starts to speak again, “So Shy, *somewhat nervous chuckle* I've noticed that you seem a lot more assertive; more confident, so to speak."

“Do you like it?”

“Yes.” Is the only thing he says, before kissing her back, with much more intensity, which she happily returns. They are both in pure ecstasy as they both continue the kiss. Dusk could feel his whole body shiver in delight as they embraced.

They are forced to end the kiss a few moments later, since they both needed to catch a small breath. He could see that she has a light red blush, and that she wanted more of him. He felt likewise.

“Dusk, do you think that we should take it a bit further than this?” ‘The initiative again...’

“Do you mean like...”

“Yes, I do...”

Dusk has a quick flashback in his head, as he remembers back to when they had finished the unexpected double date.

“Maybe when w-we get home later tonight, we could... um... do... you know.”

‘Back then, she seemed reluctant to do anything of the sort, and she only offered it because Zeph and Twi were talking about it so publicly. But now it’s different...’

“Are you sure I should do this?” Asks Dusk. “With the hypothermia and all...”

“You stopped shaking about ten minutes ago, you should be fine now.”

“...”

“...”

“Do you know how much I love you Shy?”

“Can you show me?” She has a hint of want in her voice.

“Yes... yes I can...” Next Chapter: Chapter 56: They Know Too Much Estimated time remaining: 3 Hours, 26 Minutes