Rarity resisted the urge to comb her hands through her hair. Her nerves were getting the better of her, but she had spent way too much time on her hair to mess it up. Again. She could be calm. She took a slow breath to ease her tension.
She jumped slightly as the door bell rang, then laughed sheepishly to herself at her reaction. On the floor below her she heard heavy foot steps heading towards the front door. She positioned herself so that she could see downstairs without revealing herself.
She saw her dad reach out and open the door below. Outside of it stood her somewhat nervous looking date. Rarity had initially wanted to be able to design their outfit as well, but she had to admit that there was something authentic about the rented tuxedo cliche. And, somewhat surprisingly, it did fit them well.
Then Rarity heard what was pretty much her cue. They had been talking for a minute and now they stood in the hallway just below the stairs where Rarity could no longer see them. "I guess we'll just see if she's ready then." Rarity took one more look at herself in the hall mirror to make sure she was ready for about the three hundredth time as she heard it. "Rarity, your date is here to pick you up."
With a deep breath she started walking. She descended the stairs as smoothly as possible, the affect it was having obvious on the faces below. She was only looking at one reaction though, and the look in her dates eyes let her know all her effort had been worth it. She just hoped they didn't drool on their rather handsome suit from their now hanging jaw.
She got to the bottom of the stairs and gave an elegant turn to show the full outfit with a dramatic flourish. She then glided over to her date and gently moved their mouth back into a closed position before presenting her wrist expectantly.
Reality seeming to come back into focus her date suddenly began struggling to open a small plastic package they'd been holding. A corsage of purple and white flowers emerged and was somewhat shakily placed around her wrist. Not that they needed to confirm, but her date managed to choke out through a dry sounding mouth, "you look so amazing."
Upon holding out his hand Rarity's dad took the now empty container and exited the room. Seeing her chance, Rainbow Dash leaned in close to whisper. "How am I doing so far?" She was close enough that her lips lightly brushed Rarity's ear, sending a pleasant shiver through her.
Rarity responded by pushing her away just a little. While they were dressed up in appearance, Rainbows shoes were really boots that gave her a good couple extra inches. Combined with the fact that Rarity was wearing flats that were perfect for dancing and it meant that Rarity had to stand up on her toes to reach her dates lips and plant a single sweet kiss on them.
"You're doing wonderfully darling. And you look so good in this suit too by the way." She then pulled away and rested her head on her chest right about where she hoped it would be for most of the night. She could practically hear music already.
Rainbow was now blushing, but managed to brush it off. With a chivalrous gesture she stepped away and bowed, using her grand gesture voice to announce, "well then milady, your chariot awaits." It was a somewhat recent voice she was still working on. It was growing on Rarity, but she'd never tell her that.
Outside the drawn curtains next to the door Rarity could see Rainbows father's car. It may not be a limo, but Rarity knew that Rainbow had had no desire to get her license until just about a month ago. And for some reason it had become incredibly important. So the fact that her girlfriend was going to be driving her to prom more then made up for it.
Rarity put out her hand to beckon her to rise. "Well then. Shall we?"
Rainbow took the presented hand in her own and gently planted her lips to the dainty fingers. "We shall," she said as she began leading the way.
"Wait right there young ladies." Both turned to see both Rarity's parents had joined them, her mom holding a camera. "Pictures!!!"
Both girls blushed the whole time as she took way too many pictures in way too many poses. Her Dad had to suppress a laugh the whole time. When she had finished he stepped forward, having obvious trouble keeping his composure.
"Just you remember, that's my little girl and I expect her to be treated with respect. Have her home by eleven, not a second later." He actually managed to get just enough protective dad into his voice.
Rarity giggled just a little as the arm she was lightly holding suddenly tensed up as Rainbows posture became more rigid. "Yes sir," she managed to squeak out.
"Now be nice father, I'm sure Rainbow will be a perfect gentleman."
Whatever tension there was left was lost as the assembled party all let out a laugh. Rarity's dad himself opened the door for them as her mom suggestively told them to remember to be safe and have fun.
As they exited Rarity decided to lean over and place a small kiss on Rainbows cheek. Her mother was quick on her camera and a flash lit them up briefly.
"Perfect!"