Fluttershy gets home one day to find Pinkie in a full-on breakdown. Or at least, that's how things look, but Pinkie is as cheery and bubbly as ever. She seems content with her new look, but Fluttershy is determined to make sure Pinkie is okay.

Fluttershy and Pinkie have been dating for a few months, but Fluttershy still hasn't met most of Pinkie's family. So, Pinkie decides that Marble's birthday party is the perfect opportunity to introduce them.

Secretly, though, Pinkie isn't exactly confident that things will go smoothly, especially with some of the rougher parts of her family.

Applejack's life leaves her little time for romance. All the time that isn't spent working the farm is either given to her family, or given to sleep. So, she's largely given up on love, seeing it as just a far off dream.

What she doesn't know is that another pony can see that dream.

This story is a sequel to Learning to Love

Shortly after arriving home from an eventful trip to Canterlot, Rainbow Dash realizes that her feelings for Rarity are undeniable, and also that those feelings terrify her. With no idea what to do, she runs for help, and luckily Rarity is there to answer the call.

During a night out together, Rarity discovers that Rainbow Dash is struggling with her love life. Always willing to help a friend in need, Rarity decides that what Rainbow Dash needs is to be shown how to go on dates that she'll really enjoy, and what better pony to show her than Rarity herself?

This story is a sequel to Applemania

Fluttershy's batty side doesn't bother her much anymore, but now Pinkie's gotten it in her head that Fluttershy should drink somepony's blood. Being the dutiful girlfriend she is, Pinkie offers her own, and with Applejack's help manages to get Fluttershy to agree to try it out.

Content warning: I don't shy away from describing things in this story. There will be blood. Quite a bit of it.

Dating someone often means learning things they've kept secret, as Pinkie finds out when Fluttershy's craving for apples gets the better of her. Not content to let Fluttershy hide her discomfort, Pinkie decides to do whatever she can to help.

Edited by Cyonix

Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy haven't been dating long. It's been such a short time, in fact, that they haven't even told most of their friends. Still, though, they can't resist the allure of turning Nightmare Night into a date, even if it means risking other ponies finding out.

Edited by the incredibly helpful Cyonix

This story is a sequel to Seeking Love in Laughter

On their first date, Pinkie Pie convinced Fluttershy to let loose to overcome her hangups about dating. Now it's the day after, and the two ponies realize that making one date work doesn't set the foundation for an entire relationship. Especially since Fluttershy isn't sure she can maintain the sarcasm and teasing that let her relax so well the night before.

Fluttershy has always had difficulty with love. She gets into her own head, worries that she isn't doing enough for her partner, and ends up getting too stressed out to enjoy it. She would rather just avoid romance.

Rainbow Dash thinks she just needs to find a pony she doesn't feel that way about, so she sets her up with Pinkie Pie to try again.