Balloon Bouquets

by BubblegumBeats


Chapter 1

I rolled around on my bed, replaying the scene through my mind.

Sweat rolled down my head, was I really going to do it? Rarity's the love of my life, I had to let her know that I liked her somehow.
Rarity looked like she needed somepony's comfort. I was just the pony to do that, I'm a gentlecolt.
So, what did I do? Blew up a balloon to the shape of a heart and handed it to her.
She walked away. it broke my heart - literally, the heart shaped balloon deflated - even if she did thank me.

Ah, well. I'd earn her love somehow. I just had to.

I got up from my bed, and paced around the room. How was I going to please the love of my life? I wasn't gonna just go up and ask her if she liked me, that would be weird. Then again, Rarity would never ask me, either. I'd have to be bold. Prove I'm a gentlecolt.

But there wasn't enough time, at the moment, I had a job to get to. Selling balloon animals and balloon bouquets isn't a very good job, but it works for me. Maybe Rarity would be nearby.

:heart::heart::heart:

Princess Twilight Sparkle and Princess Flurry Heart were in line. Wonder what they were up to.
I've blown a few things up for Flurry Heart before. It was normally a dog she asked for.
The next lady in line, Derpy, smiled as I twisted the balloons. She asked if I could make her a muffin balloon, but I didn't think I could. She always asks for a muffin, and I usually try, but I just can't get it right.

Rarity's boutique was nearby. Score. I could walk over and bring her some flowers or something. After I finished up my job.

"I, uh, I don't think I can make this a muffin," I said as I stretched the balloon out. Like I said, Derpy always asks for a muffin, but I can't make it.
The gray pegasus scowled at me. She always did that when I told her I couldn't turn it into a muffin.
I sighed, and shaped the balloon into a dog. Muffins don't have to be shaped like cupcakes, right?
The mare grabbed the balloon and happily trotted off.

I looked at the line. Still, so many ponies left...

I looked down at my next customer. I recognized her, but my memory of her was a little foggy. I think her name was Scootaloo?

"Mr. Twisty Pop," she waved a hoof, "Can I get a Rainbow Dash shaped balloon?"

My head drooped. I hate my job.