//------------------------------// // "Real Romance is Timeless" // Story: Don't Run Away // by SkylerTDaniels //------------------------------// Canterlot High School Why would anyone spell dinosaurs names with silent letters? Makes no sense to me. Another uneventful class in the never ending day. Why are we studying dinosaurs anyway? I know it’s history, but do we really need to go that far back? As I continue to wonder these thoughts I hear a shrill voice yell “APPLEJACK! WAIT FOR ME!” Pinkie Pie all but tackled me to the ground. “Whoa there! What’s gotten ya so happy today Pinkie?” I asked while gently pushing her back. She yanked my arms out and started jumping up and down with me. “I am just so excited for your very first anniversary with your special somebody!” Pinkie said with a smile that would hurt any normal person. “Th-thank you P-p-p-pinkie, can we stop jumping for a sec.” I stuttered and we stop. I find myself kneeling forward breathing heavy. “Wow, I thought you were in better shape than this.” Pinkie said while poking me. “I am. I just wasn’t expecting to stop so suddenly. I got kinda dizzy there for a sec." I said and moved her finger away from my stomach. "So, does everyone know bout today?” I asked. Pinkie nods and starts bouncing towards the cafeteria. “Of course we know, silly, that's why we're going to the practice room!” She explained. She reached for my arm and yanks me all the way to the practice room where I see all our friends outside the door with smiles and smirks. “Alright, what have ya’ll done?” I asked the group once we are in earshot. “Well, since today is your first year anniversary, we thought it might be a good idea to give you guys some space and privacy.” Fluttershy muttered. “Yeah, cause let’s face it we all thought this relationship would of ended way faster than it started.” Rainbow Dash said and high fives Sunset Shimmer. “Thank you Rainbow Dash for your support.” I said with a hint of sarcasm. “You’re welcome” Rainbow Dash said and Sunset shoved her into a locker. “Of course we support you guys, we are your friends after all.” Sunset said and hands me two roses. One a light violet color and red rose. “Thanks Sunset. Where did ya get this from?” I asked. “My mother loves to garden in her spare time and she said I could take them.” Fluttershy answered. I tip my hat to them. “Thank ya’ll for helping me, um us, celebrate this. It means a lot to me.” I said and they all smiled. “You better get in there before lunch ends.” Twilight said and opened the door for me. I roll my eyes playfully and stepped inside. If I wasn’t worried before, I sure am now. Inside, there are streamers hung from one end of a wall to another. Colors of white, violet, green and red are seen. From balloons to flowers. In the center is a picnic blanket with a basket and a small battery power candle. The girls did a pretty good job. Now, where is -... “I thought you were going to stay outside for all of lunch darling.” Rarity said while covering my eyes. “Now why would I leave the most beautiful gal at CHS all alone in a room?” I asked and placed my hands gently on top of hers. “For pure enjoyment, I’m sure.” She said and I felt her breath on my ear. I slowly take her hands off of my eyes and turned around. She's a few inches shorter than I am so she has to tiptoe just to reach my forehead. I wrapped my arms around her waist and hers around my neck. “Happy One Year Anniversary, Sugarcube.” I whispered as I stared into those enchanting blue eyes of hers. “Many more to come, Darling.” She whispered back and leads me towards her lips. “Yes ma’am” I muttered as my eyes close softly. I felt her lips ghost over mine and I closed this annoying hairline gap between us. “APPLEJACK!” I snapped open my eyes and I see Rarity giving me a confused look. She opened her mouth and said “APPLEJACK!”