Fluttershy couldn't remember exactly when she began to have those feelings. When she realised she had them it seemed she always really had. Or should have at least. Fluttershy had always truly admired Twilight... but in one deep moment of thought she realised just how far that had gone.
It was wonderful to see such a talented and unique unicorn such as Twilight be so modest. She just had to realise her mind simply wasn't on the same plane of existence as everypony else's, right? She must realise it! She must just be pretending she doesn't! Regardless, Twilight Sparkle's flow of modesty over herself just made her that much more—perfect.
It just sort of happened. Fluttershy was shopping and found her path wasn't all too far from Twilight's library.
So she stopped by.
Why not?
They had tea, and talked about their past week. Twilight was so inviting, and Fluttershy found she gradually loosened up from her oh-my-goodness-I'm-with-Twilight-shyness to her normal Fluttershy shyness. She went from her closed-inward reflections on wondering why a pony like Twilight would even talk to somepony like her, let alone be such a welcoming friend, and gradually pushed those questions aside. She let herself just enjoyed the company, and Twilight even invited her to come back anytime.
So Fluttershy came back next week.
Why not?
She made weekly visits to the spa with Rarity. Why not make regular visits to see Twilight too? Fluttershy had of course been avoiding seeing Twilight unless it was arranged by somepony else. Platonic relationships were just easier to handle.
Twilight was just as enthused to see her the second time. Their conversations flowed more easily, and Fluttershy focused on seeing Twilight as a friend. When she did this, she found it much easier to act natural... she saw her time with Twilight for what it was. Seeing how beautiful she was, and imaging anything more of her... just ruined that time. Fluttershy could snuggle into this moment. Get buried and forgotten in it. When the time finally did past Fluttershy couldn't even adjust to the normal world right away. She felt empty... but only until she remembered she would see her the same time next week. And this was a candle light burning to bring her through the remaining days.
It was the third visit.
Fluttershy was exceptionally happy considering how nicely last time had gone.
She even brought cake.
But this time Twilight seemed too... dreamy. The violet mare asked Fluttershy about her week first. Fluttershy went through the usual details. Their conversations were always so balanced; they could throw in the boring details to fill some time. Her same garden. Her same same everything. Then came Twilight's turn.
"I've met somepony."
This is looking like a 3-shot, guys. Expect the next update in about a week. Thanks for reading! I don't own the characters and reviews are welcomed.