//------------------------------// // Super Duper Party Pinkie // Story: Day after Day // by starbright154 //------------------------------// Flim's P.O.V. Ok, next is Sugarcube Corner, I reminded myself. So far, things were going according to plan. Apple Bloom had gave Applejack an excuse of where I was, and Applejack's dress was all set and ready to go. The next thing I had to do was visit Pinkie Pie once again to make sure the party was coming along, as well. I stepped inside Sugarcube corner again, the sweet aroma of cakes and desserts filled my nostrils. I immediately noticed a big pile of cotton candy hair over the counter. "Hey Pinkie Pie," I said. "Oh, hey Flim Jim!" the bubbly pile pink responded. "Flim Jim?" "Just a little nickname. I give them to all my friends, and now that we're friends, you get one, too!" "Oh, well, thank you Pinkie." "Noooooo problem! So, are you coming to check on the party decorations?" "Yes I am. How are things coming along?" "Super-d duper! Everything is ready for super duper, amazingly awesome party tonight! "I'm glad. Thank you again, Pinkie Pie for such a welcoming celebration for me." "Of course! Everypony deserves to have a party. "Well, again, thank you, but I best be off to finish the last of my to-do list." "Ok. See ya later, Flim Jim!" "See you later, Ms. Friz." "Oooh! Ms. Friz. I LOVE that!" I snickered at Pinkie's bombastic ways before making my way towards the last of to-do items for the big night. A.J's P.O.V. Today felt so lonely without Flim around. I had just grown so accustomed to having Flim around all the time, that with him gone, I felt so alone. Why is this happening to me? I let out a troubling sigh before returning to my bedroom. Even though Flim insisted I stayed off my hurt leg, I knew I couldn't let my family do all the chores themselves, so to keep us both happy, I just did chores around the house instead of bucking down apples. No extra pain in my leg, and simple chores done to help my family. It was almost five o'clock by the time I heard hoofsteps approaching the house. I figured it was Big Mac returning from the fields, but when I looked outside the window, I saw Flim walking on the path to the house, carrying a package behind him. I wonder what that is? I heard the front door opened and Flim's light hoofsteps climbing up the stairs. As suspected, Flim entered my room with the package still held in his magic. "Hello, Applejack." "Good afternoon, Flim. Where've ya been have to today?" "Oh, just some simple shopping and visiting your friends again." "They're your friends, too, ya know." "Yeah, I guess so." After a silent pause, I couldn't hold back my questioning of the mysterious box hanging in the air over Flim's head. "So, what's in the box, Flim?" "Oh, just a little some thing I picked up for you." "You really didn't have to do that." "I know, but I couldn't resist." I blushed as Flim gave beautiful smile that I had begun to love. "Would you like to see it?" "Yeah, sure." Flim levitated the box between my legs on the bed, and I sat up to begin unwrapping it. "What is it?" I asked. "Just open it." "Ugh, fine." As i removed the last of the wrapping, I saw bright red cloth inside the box. Even more curious now, I lifted the cloth out of the box. I gasped at what I saw. It was the beautiful dress I saw in Rarity's boutique. How had Flim known? "H-how," I stuttered. "I couldn't help but notice you taking a longing glance at this dress, and I knew it was perfect for you." "I-I don't know what to say, Flim." "A thank you would suffice," Flim said with a short laugh. "Thank you, Flim." I swung my back right hoof from behind the box and got up to give Flim a big hug. "Thank you so much." "Of course, my apple." I blushed into Flim's cream-colored fur and took in everything from the short but what felt like forever hug. I backed away from Flim's embrace with a smile on my face. "I truly love the dress." "I knew you would." It went quiet again before Flim spoke up. "Um, actually, Applejack, I was wanting to ask you something." "Sure, go ahead." "Well, I know we haven't known each other long, and we had gotten off to a rocky start before, but, uh, I was wondering if, you know, you wanted to go to the party with me?" I couldn't believe my own ears. Had Flim really asked me to be his date for tonight? Well, not date, but you know what I mean. He was really flustered and looked really nervous about my response, but I already knew my answer. "I would love to, Flim." I gave a heartwarming smile and saw the same happen to his face. "Really?" "Of course. I couldn't imagine going with anypony else." I hugged Flim again before Flim spoke again. "Well, the party is starting at six o'clock so maybe you should get ready." "You're right. I'll come out when I'm finished." "Ok." Flim left my room and shut the door on his way out. I pulled the dress out of the box, and began to get ready. After what felt like hours, I finally got the dress on properly. I looked in my mirror to make sure everything was ok, and I realized just how beautiful I looked in this dress. I looked like a model for one of Rarity's fashion shows. It truly was stunning. As made my way to the door, I accidentally kicked the box the dress had come in, and I heard a small cling of metal hit the inside of the box. I looked inside and saw a beautiful, golden necklace in the shape of an apple. It was just as gorgeous as the dress. I snapped it on in the back and looked in the mirror once more. Everything looked perfect. I was going to wear my Stetson hat to the party, but I realized it wouldn't really match the dress, so I decided to pull my hair back into a bun like I had seen Rarity do a dozen times. I let out a deep breath and opened the door. Flim's P.O.V. I couldn't wait another moment for Applejack to come out. Thank goodness I didn't cause right when I was about to start calling her name, I heard a door open from upstairs. I turned around and let my jaw drop at the sheer magnificence of Applejack. She looked absolutely stunning, and the dress was perfect for her, along with the necklace. Instead, of her usual hat, her haired was pulled back in a bun. "W-wow, Applejack. You look amazing," I complimented. "Thank you, Flim. I feel amazing, too. I can't believe you did this for me." "I would do anything for you, Applejack." I walked closer to Applejack and gave a small kiss on the forehead. "Are you ready, my apple?" "As ready as I'll ever be." As we left the house, I just couldn't comprehend how such an amazing and beautiful mare had come to like me as much as I liked her.