Title:           Scootadash Part 3
Author:          Oolatoocs
Pastebin link:   http://pastebin.com/AV7rp5Qh
First Edit:      Friday 27th of September 2013 05:28:59 PM CDT
Last Edit:       Friday 27th of September 2013 05:28:59 PM CDT

>Why won't she say something?
>I've sat here, crying on her bed, for five minutes.
>And all she's done is stare with pity in her eyes.
"Scootaloo, you're safe here. If there's anything you want to say..."
>What can I say?
>Even if I could stop crying long enough to speak now, I don't think I could say anything.
>Since I got here, I've not been able to stop.
"Look, Scootaloo. The important thing to remember is that this isn't your fault. No-one will be angry at you for this."
>I wish I could believe you.
>My parents blame me for everything anyway, why would this be any different?
"What Soarin did was wrong, there's no doubt about that."
>Her hand is on my knee.
>It's on my knee.
"What happened to you today was terrible. But it happened TO you. it doesn't make you any less of a person."
>Why is she touching my knee?
>Does she like me?
>Why can't I stop crying?
>Does she like me like that?
"People care about you Scoots. I care about you."
>I think she does.
>My heart won't stop pounding.
>She must do.
>My stomach feels funny
>Why else would she be saying this?
>I think I'm blushing.
"You have to keep that in mind. I don't want to see anything bad happen to you because of this."
>Kiss her!
>Now!
 
>And she's...
>Shocked?
>She's not saying anything.
>Maybe she just wasn't expecting it.
>Try again just to be sure
"Scootaloo, I..."
>Oh no.
>She pushed me away.
>Stupid.
>Stupid stupid stupid.
"I think you're confused right now, you don't know what you want."
>My heart won't slow down
"I'm sorry, Rainbow Dash! It's just no-one's ever been this kind to me before and-"
"Hey hey hey, don't worry about it. Really, it's fine. Soarin just really messed you up is all."
"I guess"
>I can't tell her now!
>I can never tell her!
>She'll only think I like her because I'm broken.
>Maybe I am.
>My stomach...
>I think I'm gonna throw u-
"Hey, if it's any consolation, I-"
"HRUUUUGH"
>Oh god it's everywhere!
"Ah! Scootaloo!"
>On Dashie, on her bed...
>I'll never live this down.
>I'll be an even bigger laughing stock at school.
>And she'll never forgive me.
>I have to go.
>I have to get out.
"Hey, Wait!"
>Run.
 
"I thought you'd be out here"
>Leave me alone.
"It'll be getting dark soon."
>Go away.
"You can't spend the night on the sports field, Scootaloo."
>Don't sit next to me.
"It's OK, really."
>Take your arm off me.
"Look, I think I understand what you're going through."
>Oh yeah? How?
"No-one at school know this, but my mom, the one I'm living with, she's not the first mom I've had."
"Really?"
"Really."
>Oh.
"I know it's hard to adjust when you've lived for so long with no-one looking out for you."
>Come on, Scootaloo.
>You're getting her shirt wet again.
"Hey squirt, do you want to stay with me tonight?"
>What?
"Really? Are you sure? After I threw up all over your bed?"
"It's fine, really. The sheets are in the wash right now."
"But, what about my parents?"
"I've already cleared it with them."
>Did I fall asleep?
>Is this a dream?
"Do I take your silence as a yes, or..."
"Yes! Yes, Rainbow Dash! Oh, thank you thank you thank you!"
"Heh, that's great, squirt. Come on, lets get out of here."
 
"Dashie! I can't find a towel!"
"Here you go squirt, I'm handing one around the door now. There are some pyjamas in there too."
>Is there anything she won't do for me?
>Gosh, she's so great.
>Keep it calm, Scoots, you'll probably still find a way to mess this up.
"Oh, there you are. I've set up this airbed on the floor for you. Extra blankets are right over there."
"Thanks, Dashie, You're the best."
"I know. Good night, Scootaloo."
"'Night, Rainbow dash."
>So warm.
>So tired...
"Hey, Rainbow dash?"
"Yeah?"
"You won't tell anyone what happened today, will you?"
"Never. I promise."
"Thanks, Dashie."
 
>No!
>Get out of there!
>You don't belong!
>Why are you here!?
>Leave!
>Now!
>NOW!
>No...
>Please, no...
>Don't...
"Scootaloo?"
>I don't...
"Scootaloo!"
>GET OFF!
"SCOOTS!"
"AAAAAAAGH!"
"Shhhhh, it's ok. You're safe. You're safe here."
>Dash...
"Bad dream?"
"Uh-huh."
>I saw him.
>He's there.
>In my mind.
>He won't leave.
>Why won't he leave?
"It's ok Scootaloo, let it out"
>I can't stop crying.
>Even if I wanted to.
"I'm so sorry, Dash."
"You have nothing to be sorry about. Really."
>Her arms are so strong.
>I don't ever want her to let go.
"Dashie?"
"Yeah?"
"Uh, do you think it's OK if I get into bed with you?"
"Sure, kid."
>Oh, Dashie.
>You're so warm under the covers.
>The way you hold me...
>I think I love you.
>I don't ever want to get up.
>I could die right now.
>And I'd be happy.
"Scoots?"
"Mmm?"
"Everything's going to be fine."