"Care to dance?" Shining Armor asked Cadence, who nodded and took his offered hand. They joined the teachers on the dance floor, which started a chain reaction.
Flash Sentry asked Sunset, and she stood with him. Discord and Cheese asked Fluttershy and Pinkie to do a group dance with them. Sunburst and Star Tracker asked Starlight and Twilight to dance. The other students of both schools eagerly followed their fellow students.
"So, um..." Spike said slowly
"Ya wanna dance too?" Applejack asked, holding out a hand to him.
"Uh, yeah." Spike smiled and took her hand. The two went to the ballroom floor and joined in.
"Would you like to dance Fleety?" Spitfire asked
"R-really? What will my parentth thay if they find out?" Fleetfoot asked, and Spitfire leaned over, kissing her cheek.
"They don't have to know, as long as we don't get too carried away, it should be fine."
"Okay then. Lead the way." Fleetfoot said, and giggled as Spitfire pulled her up and spun her once before they joined in with the others.
"So, Rainbow..." Soarin began
"I'm gonna stop you right there Soar. No offense, you're a great guy, I just..." Rainbow sighed and pushed her plate out of the way so she could put her elbows on the table.
"What's wrong?" Soarin asked
"I-I don't know how to dance." Rainbow admitted "Well, I mean, I know how to, but...I'm bad at it."
"Is that the problem? Don't worry Rainbow, I can teach you." Soarin said, and she looked up.
"Really?"
"Of course, come on."
Soarin smiled at her, and they stood up. They made their way out onto the dance floor, where Soarin and Rainbow took each other by the hand and began to dance.
"See, just take one step this way, there, you're getting it." Soarin told her, and Rainbow smiled.
"Thank you Soar. You're a really sweet guy to do this." she whispered
"It's no problem Rainbow, you're so funny, and nice, and sporty." Soarin said, blushing.
"Well, you're cute, and sporty too." Rainbow whispered, and they both leaned in, closing their eyes.
"No you don't!" Lightning Dust grabbed Rainbow Dash and pulled her away from Soarin, promptly dropping the girl. "This cutie is mine!" She flung herself at Soarin, who pushed her away.
Lightning Dust stumbled backwards and tripped over her own feet, falling to the floor. Soarin reached a hand out to Rainbow, concerned.
"Are you okay Rainbow?"
"Yeah, fine. But the moment's ruined." Rainbow said, taking his offered hand and pulling herself up. Soarin smiled and kissed her cheek gently.
"We'll just have to meet again. In the meantime, that kiss should help." Soarin replied, and Rainbow giggled, blushing.
"Thor, I don't know what you were talking about, you're an amazing dancer." Ember said, as he waltzed with her.
"Thank you Em, I think you're a fantastic dancer too." Thorax said, and Ember leaned up and pecked him on the cheek. Thorax froze in place, and Ember smiled. She put her hand on his chest and looked down at the ground.
"How long have we known each other Thor?"
"Well, since I took over my Kingdom with Phar, and a little after you became Lorddess of Dragonia. Then we met Temp, Tia, and Lulu." Thorax replied, and Ember pulled him over to the side of the room, where the students weren't looking.
"Thor, you know I'm just like Temp, I'm not good at saying these things but..." Ember sighed
"What is it Em? Come on, you can tell me." Ember looked up into Thorax's dark purple eyes, and sighed.
"Nevermind, why tell you when I can show you?" she asked
"What do you mea-" Ember interrupted Thorax by wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him. Pharynx and Tempest picked that moment to find them.
"Em! Thor!" Tempest cried, and they broke apart.
"H-hey guys." Ember said, blushing.
"Um, we-we were just..." Thorax stammered
"No explanation needed." Pharynx rolled his eyes and nudged Thorax "Someone's a lady's man, eh little bro?"
"I kissed him. But are you guys thinking what I am?" Ember looked to the table where Celestia and Lulu sat, watching and giggling.
"Yes." Tempest said. All four headed over to Celestia and Luna
"This was your doing wasn't it?" Ember asked, and Luna snickered
"Well, it worked, didn't it? How's the new couple?" she asked, and Thorax and Ember blushed.
"I think it's time we left." Pharynx said, and Tempest sighed.
"But I wanted to talk to you." The others stared at her, and she turned red. "A-about his thoughts on training in harsh weather conditions."
"I can answer that, he likes it hot." Thorax emphasized, and both blushed
"Thorax, stop." Pharynx said
"Come on, she practically gift wrapped it for him." Ember retorted
"Still, he makes me sound..." Pharynx trailed off as Tempest hugged him. Pharynx stiffened, but then relaxed and hugged her back.
"I suppose this is goodbye then. See you at the Winter Ball." Celestia said, and Thorax nodded
"See you then."
"Students, it is time to say goodbye!" Luna called, clapping her hands to make them stop dancing.
The boys and girls gathered into their friend groups.
"Bye BBBFFs, until next time." Twilight said, hugging her brothers. Shining and Spike hugged back. The boys all said goodbye to the girls, some of them exchanging numbers. The friends waved as the boys left with the rest of their school.
"Goodbye for now." Twilight whispered.