Dear Azure,
It's taken some time but I'm used to wandering around Canterlot alone. At first I was a little scared since I didn't want another misunderstanding again. However, around the fifth day, ponies started socializing with me. Some had done so previously since they knew (from the Gala) that I was a guest of Princess Celestia. I usually went out to get better acquainted with the town, but nowadays it's mostly to find Astral Dusk. I sometimes hope to run into him in town or something, but sadly with no success. Maybe today I'll run into him...or finally gather the courage to ask somepony where he lives...wait that would be weird. Anyway, I should go. I may be out all day.
Through the camera
I walked through Canterlot greeting every pony I passed, wearing a light peach pink dress with custom made white shoes. I'll definitely have to thank Rarity for this. During my walk, I passed by a few stores who offered to make me dresses or wanted me to model for them (probably trying to score brownie points with the Princess). Finally stopping at a little cafe, I had some tea and cake while I rested. I wanted to leave when these two really snobby ponies called Jet Set and Upper Crust started saying disrespectful things right in front of me...while looking right at me. I simply ignored them and continued eating my snack.
"Ms. Lotus?" a familiar voice called.
I looked around till I saw Astral Dusk walking towards my table. I almost spit out my tea but managed to hold it in. He was still as dreamy as he was when I met him at the Gala. He wore a white collar around his neck with a tie matching his mane. Once he got closer, I noticed Jet Set and Upper Crust had stopped talking and stared at us.
"It is you, I heard that there was some strange creature walking around on two legs. I thought it had to be you. Not saying you're strange, you're a magnificent being. And I must say, that dress suits your complexion. Where did you get it?" He smiled.
"Rarity made it for me. She has a shop here in Canterlot, Carousel Boutique I believe it's called," I smiled back at him. "What are you doing here in town?"
"I was coming from an overnight trip. There was a fashion show in Manehattan that was filled with promising designers", He said, "May I ask what are you doing in town?
"I've been coming out into town to help get myself accustomed to living here. And truthfully...I was also hoping to run into you" I twirled some of my hair bashfully. This seemed to elicit a chuckle from Astral as he joined me. I honestly didn't notice when the two snobs left. Finally some peace and quiet.
I spent most of the afternoon talking with him, after which we walked around town just spending time together. We lost track of time talking and before we knew it, the sun had set. He walked me back to the castle and bid be good night...but not before asking to see me again tomorrow.
A few months later
Dear Azure,
I've never felt so happy in my life. I think it's been about almost five months since I arrived in Equestria and I've enjoyed everyday more than the last. I've even made trips around more, going to places like Fillyfelphia, Las Pegasus, Whinnyapilos, and so many other places.
Just last week I joined Princess Twilight and her friends on a trip to some place called the Crystal Empire where everything is made out of crystals! It was beautiful~ I even met her brother and sister-in-law, Prince Shining Armor and Princess Cadence. They weren't completely surprised to see me since it seems Twilight had mentioned me more than a few times to them. Shining Armor is really handsome and super lucky. To propose to and then marry the Princess of Love must've been no easy feat. I even had time to talk with Princess Cadence about my own budding love life...yes I have one now. I told her how I had been spending time with Astral Dusk for quite some time and had feelings for him. However, since we were different species, I feared he wouldn't like me. Know what she said? She said,
"That shouldn't matter if you really love him. And if he loves you, then everything will work out. You just have to give it a shot and see what happens. Lay your heart on the line and let the pieces fall where they will. Where they land may surprise you."
So a few days after that, while Astral and I were walking as the sun set, I took a deep breath and just told him how I felt. I told him that I've been in love with him since we met at the Gala and couldn't stop thinking about him. There was an almost too long pause between us but he returned my feelings. I was so happy I burst into tears and he held me.
Almost a month after that, if we are out till Princess Luna raised the moon, I would spend the night at his home. Nothing spectacular to report other than us spending more time talking. So my dream of having sex with him won't be happening...yet. But we're taking it slowly, casual dates, a few trips together, going to theater shows, and so on. He's always been a gentleman and never ashamed that we're a couple. Even when other ponies look down on me for being different, with his elegant charm, he puts them in their place. I really don't know where this relationship will go. Maybe we won't last. Maybe we won't get married, or maybe we will. I mean it's not possible for us to have children...as far as I know. But what I do know is that in the coming days, they'll be filled with happiness.