//------------------------------// // A Substandard Birthday // Story: The Heart of a Derpy Ditzy // by Derpybrony890 //------------------------------// I woke up today feeling like I never had before, today was the day that I have been waiting for all year! I was so excited that I knew my parents were coming up with some way to make my birthday good. Sure, they don’t really make the best plans, in fact, the only ponies that are actually present are them. And unfortunately, I never had a big birthday bash like Daydream, but I still got a few gifts. But now with Doctor Whooves as my coltfriend, I may be having the best birthday ever! I went out of my room and began to get excited about what was in the kitchen, my mother always made my favorite breakfast on my birthday. However, there was no one in the kitchen when I entered. I was suspicious but took no mind to it. They probably have something for me in the living room. Mostly what they do is congratulate me on my day, and give me some presents, I then wait until my favorite meal is ready, and eat a small cake that was bought in the market, and I go to sleep, hoping that next year will come faster than before. I looked around in the living area but found no single pony. After a bit more searches, I found the house to be completely empty. Where are they? Is this some sort of a surprise party? But how come I can't see any clues about where it is? Maybe they are just working outside. And now I can go out and enjoy and help maybe. I went outside but found nothing. No ponies, no muffins, no… anything! Worry grew inside of me as I thought about the many scenarios that could have happened, from them being kidnapped to them all ditching me to fend for myself, which is what they have been doing for a long time of my life already. Anyway, I went back inside and into the kitchen, and there I began to think once more. But before I could, I saw a slip of paper with words scripted on it. I began to grow enthusiastic as I picked it up, but after reading a short time after, all of my happiness faded away within every word. Dear Ditzy, we are leaving today for Daydream's accomplishments of getting back to college, we knew that it was your birthday and wanted you to have a day to yourself, so we decided to take Daydream away to Canterlot and let you enjoy your special day alone. Happy birthday, mom and dad. I read the letter over and over again just to see if my eyes were playing tricks on me. But the more I read, the worse I felt. They did it, they knew it was my birthday, and they went ahead and celebrated without me! They left me all alone on my birthday and told me to have a day to myself! What the buck! I threw the paper on the floor and snorted steam out of my nostrils, tears streaming down my eyes. For reasons unknown, I was mad, but I didn't know how much until I completely threw the chair I was sitting into a wall, it caused a force that was so powerful, that an image of my family to swerve left and right before it cracked. However, I didn't even care to notice, they didn't think I was meant to be a part of that family, so why am I? I ran upstairs and slammed my door, I knew that no one could hear me so I cried as loud as I could. Tears welled up in my eyes. My eighteenth birthday, being stomped away because Daydream had to steal the spotlight again. Why! Why do I have to be the forgotten child!? When will I get my chance? Knocking was heard and I groggily got out of my bed and cursed under my breath, it was officially the worst birthday ever, so why not make it even worse with me being seen by someone at the door. I took slow movements, hoping that whoever it was would just go away so I could spend my adulthood in peace and quiet. Yet I knew that I really didn't. I opened it up, trying my best to look somewhat normal, yet of course, my eyes went away from my mind and it made me look as if I was ready to kill someone. “Hi, muffins… happy bir- oh my, have you been crying?” Doctor asked me, I was happy to see him, but I was too distraught with my family to show any sign of appreciation. And it must have made Whooves grow very worried because the minute he entered the house he dove in and gave me a huge hug. I didn’t want to feel happy at the moment, but his hugs were special and bewitching. I smiled brightly and giggled at how upset I was. It was one of those moments where you realize how unusual you were and start to laugh about it, and the person next to you laughs as well even though he or she doesn’t even know why you were laughing in the first place. Yet they laugh anyway because laughs are contagious. And no matter how hard you try, you end up laughing anyway because you realize you were trying too hard. Anyway, after my little spur of the moment. I looked at Doctor and his blue eyes, he looked both happy, and worried. I knew I might have startled him, but he always finds a way to make everything better, just as I do for him. “Now tell me, what made your face sad and hurt,” he asked as he held me and tenderly stroked my mane. Tears began to come back as my thoughts of this morning came back to my head. “My family,” I said, choking a skosh and crying once again, “My family decided that today of all days was the day that they would celebrate Daydreams accomplishment of going back to college and leaving me behind for my birthday!” anger grew inside of me again as I reconciled the events of the letter. “What? Why would any pony think that they would want to be alone on their birthday! Their birthday!!!” Whooves said with an irritated voice. I could see that he was thinking the same thing I was and was reacting the same way as well. “That’s what I said, and it caused me to get extremely angry. That is probably why I heard glass shatter when I ran up the stairs,” I said realizing my mistakes. “Well despite their insignificance of absolutely ignoring you, I think that this may have gone perfectly,” I looked up at Doctor with such confusion, “What do you mean?” “Well, today is an important day for you… eighteen! And considering it is an important birthday, I was thinking that you deserve an amazing day that is all about you, unfortunately during my planning, I had completely left your family out of the picture and wanted it to be a just you and me kind of day, but now that they are not here, we can go ahead and have that day with no guilt! Other than the guilt your family will have when they return!” “Oh? And what kind of ‘you and me’ day would that be?” I asked in full amusement. “Come outside and I will show you,” he answered with a bright smile. I followed him outside to the sunny day. At least it isn't raining, that would have been horrible, and yet perfect for my mood I was in before. I went outside and looked at the sky, it was cloudless. Usually, I like days like these, but now I wished that there were a few clouds to distract me, as the events from before entered my head again, yet there was nothing. What happened to me? Am I really that upset about them leaving me on my birthday? Shouldn't I be used to this by now? Of course, it isn't that they left, but they left on a day that they usually pay attention to. This just further proves my theory, they just don't care enough about me to make me feel like a part of them.We were walking a long distance now and I almost wondered if we were lost. However, when I went to ask that was when he spoke. “This is just the first of many that I hope you will enjoy,” I realized that we were in a small area near the town square, and he sat at probably the most beautiful places anypony could see here. It had a nice oak tree and a pond where small ducks and even smaller ducklings live most of their lives. It had nice shade and yet it was sunny and warm enough, I've seen this place full of young couples and friends alike here. I never was as invested as I was when going to the Everfree, but I still liked the scenery, it was just a nice place to come and enjoy the view. I sat down and Whooves presented a small box in front of me. it was a beautiful shade of royal blue and had a white bow on the top along with silvered squares around it. It seemed familiar but yet I did not know where. “go on, open it,” the Doctor said with a small blush of embarrassment. I took the box and opened it, inside was a beautiful necklace, it had a set of bubbles just like my cutie mark, and a muffin. I noticed that the colors were a tad different from the lighting. It amazed me, and it looked so wonderfully colorful it was amazing that such a thing could be made! “I, what… how did you make this Doc?” I said not being able to take my eyes off of the gorgeous chain. “Well I had a bit of help with a friend of mine, and it just so happened that he also had a jewelry making fad. And he made this, but I gave him the idea and a little sketch of what I might like on the necklace. And he also made it glow in the dark, but with the same colors, it has now! I couldn’t have thanked him any less.” As the story entered my head, I wondered, did kindle make this? He didn’t seem to like the idea of parting with Whooves, so it isn't illogical. The more I thought about it, the more it made sense. “Um, quick question, did this friend seem like a chemist and have glowing blue eyes?” I could see that my question threw Doctor for a loop, for his eyes bulged out, and almost looked as if he was afraid that I might blow off his secret. If there was any secret. “How obvious was I?” I giggled as a response, “It isn’t that hard, you know I can tell when your hiding something, I just am a bit surprised, considering…” “Considering, what…?" “Let's just say that Kindle and I had a conversation about our feelings, more accurately his feelings towards me. I know we agreed to be friends, but that still doesn’t mean that he doesn’t still ponder, which is fine, as long as it doesn’t affect us in any way, “ I guess I never noticed, but Kindle always was a mystery, and it shouldn’t come to a surprise that you are an amazing pony, I knew I wouldn’t be the only one to think that,” Doctor asked, looking a bit hurt. “Aww, you don’t have to be jealous. Kindle would never want to hurt you in any way, I know that much, and I would never ever want to betray you like that. I know you know that too,” We embraced as I put the necklace on, finding the jewelry piece to be lovely and will cherish it forever. “I do, and I will admit that I am a bit jealous, but I know that you are mine and I will treasure what we have forever,” “Okay, Mister Cheesy, now that we have established that I am yours. What is next on the agenda for today's ‘awesome’ birthday bash for me?” I asked as we began to move away from the bench. He followed me and moved me to the next destination. -*- The doors to Sugar Cube corner opened and I wondered if we were going to have another session of hyperactivity with the one and only Pinkie Pie. Seeing as my hypothesis was correct (with her coming out of the kitchen) I prepared myself for a major moment of confusion and intensity. “Oh good, you’re here! I was worried that you two would be late!” Pinkie said with her mane and tail full of flour. “Well I did say that we were coming in at this approximate time, I think you just aren’t patient is all,” Whooves said, he seemed used to the crazy antics that came out of Pinkie’s mouth. However, I didn’t know what to think of her, even now, when she has become some sort of a ‘friend’ to me. “Yeah, I guess that is true, but that is oki doki loki because you are here now, right?” “Yes Pinkie, thank you,” We were directed to a small table and I looked out the window, the sun was rising higher and I could see that many ponies began to go through their daily lives. I was glad that Doctor had taken me out, it seemed like a relatively nice day to just be stuck inside sulking, I couldn’t believe that my mood changed so much this morning. You could almost say it was manic, but I think I know what manic is, and unfortunately, it was standing near our table. Stalking us. I tried to ignore her so I cleared my throat for a conversation. “So, why here?” “Forgive me for the intrusion that Pinkie included, I told her about your birthday, and she said that she was going to do a huge birthday bash and invite everyone. But knowing you, I think you might have just wanted a small thing, so I told her that I would just like her to do something else for me.” “And that is?” I asked “I was hoping that you didn’t eat much this morning because I thought it would be nice for us to have a little brunch.” “Oh, that sounds glorious! I would love brunch; I didn't get to have any muffins but now I think that this would count as perfect!” “I knew that you would enjoy it, however… there may not be muffins,” Whooves said with a down look, I stared blankly for a long time, why would there not be muffins? Doesn’t he know that it's my favorite food? My look had said my thoughts as my confusion grew. “It's only because I want you to save yourself for tonight!” my confusion was still arising, but now worry grew in there as well. And he could tell too, “Not that I mean for you to ‘save yourself’ in the romantic sense, I just didn’t want you to stuff yourself,” Doctor said quickly. I just laughed and shooed the conversation off, “As long as I get muffins, then I am sure that it will be fine,” I said, he smiled at me and our food came to view, I could see some scrambled eggs and two daisy sandwiches, along with some fruit and orange juice. I was amazed at how delicious the food looked, my hunger must have shown because Whooves and Pinkie smiled at how “adorable” I looked. I dug in instantly, leaving nothing, no crumb nor drip nor egg in sight, I hadn’t realized how hungry I was until I saw the amazing dish that was brought to me. I had even wanted a bite of Doctor Whooves’ sandwich, but I kept that to myself, no need to be needy. “That was delicious! I can't believe that little pink scurry could cook something like this,” I said with a full stomach. “Oh, it surprised me too, but she didn’t think it was too offensive when I asked, turns out that even if she really likes baking, cooking is in her area as well.” “I still think it is weird that Mr. and Mrs. Cake let her run the cash register and cook, I wonder where they are all the time?” I asked in wonderment. I let it slide for now. “Well I hope you aren’t too full; we still have a full day ahead of us,” Whooves said, getting out of his chair and gesturing for me to follow him. “So, what's next?” I asked as the bell rang from Sugar Cube Corner. “Well I was thinking that a nice stroll around the market would be fun, get our outdoor walking done, and you can buy whatever you want,” “Oh? Do you think you might have enough money for that?” I asked, I didn’t know if he had a steady job yet, but he did seem like he wanted to spend a lot for me. I wouldn’t want him to waste his money on me though. That wouldn’t be nice. “Of course, I do!” He said as we started trotting towards the market, “For you I would buy a planet, full of the best kind of books you could ever read in the world,” Doctor said, making me blush, I knew that it wasn’t true, but it did make me wonder, is there such a place? Nonetheless, it was still a nice thing to say. “Really? So, you wouldn’t be mad if I, say, wanted to buy this lamp?” I said pointing to a rather odd-shaped lamp that depicted a creature unknown to me, it had different limbs of a lion's paw, an eagle claw, and for its legs were a hoof and what looked to be like a dragon's leg as well as two sets of wings and horns. In all honesty, I don’t think I would ever go for a lamp like that, but it also looked really interesting, “W-well I don’t know why you would want it… but yes, I would get it for you,” I could tell that he was unsure of why I would need such a lamp, but I only giggled. “I was only kidding,” I said, “I would never get something that weird!” It must have made a big difference in his mood, because the minute I said that, he breathed a sigh of relief. We continued on our walk and began to discuss many things about our lives. It wasn’t until I noticed a distinct pair of socks that made me suspicious. Now here in Ponyville, socks are somewhat of a… personal item. Usually, I don’t wear them, but the socks I was looking at definitely made me curious to see how I looked on them. Whooves came up to me with a smile, “You thinking of buying those? I could get them if you want,” I stared at him with a blush, “Oh! You really don’t have to, I mean yes they are nice, but considering how they are socks and how ponies usually wear socks then I was thinking that you may be embarrassed but after you said that it makes me think that maybe I would buy them but only if you think that I should!” I put on a sheepish smile and began to process the many ideas that may have gotten into his head. And they all were bad. “It’s fine you know, if you want to get them then go ahead, I don’t know what is so embarrassing about socks?” “Heh, you really don’t know do you,” I said, as inaudible as I could, just so he wouldn’t hear me. After the socks were paid, I began to eye every shop to see if there was anything that I could get. Yet everything I could see didn’t interest me in the slightest. I never was big on a shopping spree like most mares in this town, I liked a few things, but most of them were simple and cheap, I always valued the idea of saving rather than spending. We mostly just looked around at certain items that we thought of buying and leaving before we were sucked in by a sales pony who would convince us of buying something stupid. It was getting later than I thought. Almost 5:00 pm! We sat down for a few minutes to rest. I noticed that he was getting a bit tired. I wondered; how late did he stay up planning for this day? “Hey, Doc? are you getting tired?” I asked. “Huh,” His head jerked up, “Oh. Yeah, maybe just a little bit,” “Do you need to rest for a little bit?” “No, I just think I need to close my eyes for a few minutes,” It took me a little while to realize that his sentence was exactly what I said, just in a different sense. “Well you can rest your eyes for a few minutes on me, I don’t mind,” I said. I moved closer to him and put his head on mine, I let the awkwardness go and blushed happily, in all truth, I was also feeling a bit tired, we walked a whole lot around town, and it was nice just to feel relaxed and not have to worry about my life for once. I didn’t know how long we stayed there, but it must have been a long time because when we woke up, a few ponies asked us if we could move and they sat down for a while. We got up and I realized that it was almost going to be sunset. I looked at Doctor and could tell that he was thinking the same thing I was, how much more time do we have before it gets too dark? Unless he wants to stay up for longer than midnight, which would be fine I guess, but would I want to stay up that late? Ah, screw it, time to ask. “Doc?” “Hm?” “Um, was there a particular time that you wanted everything?” “Oh… well, I was hoping that we could rest a bit at the park, talk for a few minutes before dinner, maybe go on a walk, but I bet everything is closing. Sorry, I guess I ruined it huh?” “Shush,” I said putting my hoof on his mouth, “after the morning I had, and you probably not even sleeping at all, I think we needed to take a little nap, so don’t think that this was your fault this was a great addition to my day,” “How? You didn’t even get to get whatever you wanted,” “I already have what I want,” I said, making Doctor Whooves smile, “a great pair of constellation socks!” I said with a teasing smile and tongue sticking out. “Oi, that’s not fair!” “Oh hush, you aren’t the only thing in my life you know,” I said with a smirk. “I should at least be the most important,” he muttered, “well now that the moment has been ruined by your funny antics, I believe we should go to dinner,” Whooves said letting the moment pass. “Great! I am really hungry, where do you think we should go? There are a lot of great restaurants here, at least from what I know of good restaurants,” I said as I followed Doctor. It took me a while to realize that we weren’t in Ponyville anymore and were actually heading into the Everfree Forest, “Um, Doctor… you do know that there aren’t any restaurants in there, right?” I asked as if he didn’t already know the answer. “Of course, I know that,” Whooves said rolling his eyes, “I was thinking we could eat somewhere else in here,” he led me down a path that looked familiar. Once we were deep in the forest, I had realized that we were going to the hill that I loved so much and I had wondered why, of all places, he would take me here for dinner. Yet I was also feeling happy that he wanted to take me to my favorite place and relax. “Alright now, close your eyes,” he told me, and I did with great enthusiasm. I began to grow excited as a few ideas came into my head. I knew that Doctor Whooves would probably do something nice for me, but I didn’t think that it would last a whole day! My mind wandered as to what we may be doing, and it made my smile grow more and more within every thought. “Okay, you can open them now,” as soon as I did I gasped, there was a blanket that had tons of food on it, from small salads to the most delectable of daisy sandwiches. It had a few other essentials but what I was mostly looking at, was the pile of muffins on a towering palace that looked like such a treat. I looked at Whooves who only smiled and nodded. I soon was on the floor and waiting for him to come and eat the delicious items that were presented. I ate until I could no longer eat anymore, most of the ingestions were of muffins. After a long day without them, I wanted to eat as many as I could, but I also ate a few of the other foods provided. Soon when I was done my belly expanded enough to look like I was pregnant! I sighed with complete satisfaction, and I looked at the two beautiful eyes that I had loved so much, and for a moment, we were in a trance. He was as full as I was and laid down next to me where we could do nothing but stare at each other. I blushed as my smile grew and I could see that he was as well. “Thank you,” I said, not being able to take my eyes off of his. “Your welcome, I know this may be rude, but I think that it is really good that your family decided to ditch you.” I raised an eyebrow, almost looking hurt. “because if that was the case then I was sure that they would have gotten overwhelmed when I gave you this,” He got up and went over to a dark area, it looked like it had a hole in which he took something out. Something big, I could see that it was a square box; and it was pretty long too, so you can imagine what my look was like when I tore it open. In front of my wonky eyes before me, was something I never had I thought I would see in my life. And yet there it was… the Lunar Sky 6000. Before, I had mentioned to him how much I had wanted it, and now that I could see it with my own eyes, it looked as amazing as I had always hoped it would. The box was a ‘black as night’ color and had on the telescope and a few extra parts. I was so astonished that I could no longer speak, but my look surely made it clear: I was so happy. “I heard you talk about it before, and I thought it may make a nice addition to the observatory… do you like it?” I didn’t even answer him before I tackled him in a hug, it was uncomfortable at first, but after readjusting I finally could feel at peace. “Yeah, I was expecting that for an answer,” he said, pushing my head to meet him. I hadn’t realized that I was actually on top of him at first, the only thing I could see was his eyes. His beautiful, heartful… pleading eyes. I may have just been a bit on the loving side, but it definitely looked as if he was asking me for something, but the strangest part was the fact that I didn’t want to stop him! My smile faded and I could feel myself losing my common sense as images went into my mind. I was starting to blush and could feel it happening, and when it did. I was surprisingly happy about it. My wings sprung out and could not come down. It was a moment that I probably will never forget. My eyes had shrunken down, and I was ready for the biggest embarrassment of my life. However, all I could see was his confusion about what was going on. And suddenly… “Muffins? What is going on with your wings there?” he asked. I forgot that he probably didn’t grow around many pegasi where he lived, both in Trottingham and in Manehattan, so I calmed down a tad bit, but then it rose when I realized that I would have to explain what was going on with my wings! “um, w-w-w-well you s-s-see, a p-p-pegasus, well we kind of... it sometimes happens you see! I-I mean we don’t really have any c-c-control when it happens anyhow, a-and well.” I could see that I was confusing him more and more within every syllable I mentioned. I sighed; it was bound to come out of me soon. Yet he stopped me short. “Ditzy, if it brings you discomfort, then you do not have to tell me, I may just find out later anyway,” as his words entered my ear canals, I sighed, “No, you should know by now,” I said in defeat with another sigh. “You see, sometimes we pegasi have a natural movement when we sometimes feel... pleased, to say the least,” I began. “You mean to tell me that all pegasi can have a boner?” Whooves said in full obliviousness. I blushed as I heard his words, it wasn’t hard to see that he would understand immediately. “I guess I underestimated you,” I said. “Hey now, it's alright. We all have reactions. Can’t lie and say that I was almost having one... but anyway!” I laughed as I began to get up, we smiled at each other, and once again, I was lost in his sky-blue eyes. And again, I could see that he was looking for something, and what's more, is that... I could feel what it was. I was just probably happy that he was here for me when no one else would come. Yet I could feel something telling me that I am supposed to do something to repay him. His eyes were no lie... they wanted me; they wanted my body. They were hungry. My love, thankfully, was stronger than my lust. Yet there was still a small part of my heart that wanted to just take him to my bed. If only for a small while. My head dropped as I thought about the situation. I could just let him sleep with me, but then that would just be like all of the other times, it would be nice... just him and me, in my bed, I can already see it and yet it hasn’t even happened. Tartarus! Focus! you need to try and not think about this. Why does he want it? Does he? Maybe all he needs is just a little make out. I guess I could do that, but why do I want more!? Why can't I just say I want sex! “Are you alright?” I heard Doctor ask. I began to blush with embarrassment, “Oh! Um, yeah, I’m fine. Just thinking about something.” “And that something is?” I wondered about just letting it out in the open, it may not have been such a bad idea, but I could also tell that if the said subject was to be taken out in the open, then it may bring so much awkwardness to our lives that we may never want to talk about anything ever! No, this is just my doubts, maybe discussing this will be better than I think? I sucked in my breath, “I want you to know that I really thank you for today,” “Okay?” I heard him reply quizzically. “And I can tell, maybe, that you want me to be happy,” “Are you not happy?” “oh no, I am! So happy!” I had paused as the realization came to my head, and my heart, “And I think because I am so happy, I want you to feel that way too,” I said with a smile. I could see his blush. He knew exactly what I was talking about. And I knew I had to keep going. “Maybe it is just my new aged adulthood, but I can feel some sort of force. a force that I may not mind. As long as you don't either,” “Muffins. Are you sure?” “No. I can never be absolutely sure, but I think so? I think this is something that I want, and something I can see that you do too,” We stayed quiet for a long time, letting our heads get together the evidence, and seeing what may happen. I was beginning to grow worried about the way he was looking at the ground, and when he looked at me, he stayed at a face that was hard to read. Then he got up and walked away. I didn’t know what to do at that point. “Are you coming?” he asked looking back to me, “Where?” “I’m not sure, but right now I need to think some more, and besides, it's getting late I should take you home, we can talk there” The entire way home I was a complete nervous wreck, I didn’t know why I was so nervous that he would say no, I expected it. Yet I feel that if he said yes, then I would be the happiest mare in Equestria. I was very confused, and it all was taken to my head as we entered my yard. He was still silent. I began to lose hope and walked to my door, keeping the Lunar Sky 6,000 on my back as I went to the porch, but before I opened it, I looked back and saw his face. “You know, you could always come inside,” I finally said His face moved up and he looked surprised, but what I mostly saw was his blushing face. “Muffins… listen, I want you to know that…[sigh], that if you are only doing this to thank me, then you really should think about this more,” I softly nodded my head, this was a big step for both of us, and some discomfort was definitely there, I could tell that he was worried, which was good, but I also knew that this was just what he thought. “Well, maybe if you went inside, we could talk about this some more, and come up with a solution. You know, like we always do!” I said, brightening the mood. Which caused a small smile to reach his face. “I can’t go in there,” he said, in much disappointment. “Why not?” “Because if I do, then there will be no stopping me, I won’t even hesitate,” I began to understand. He had been wanting this for a while, not just for tonight, I bet it had been in his mind way more than mine, and here I was offering it to him for the first time, yet he still was hesitant, which just proved that he felt more of his love for me, much more than his lust… He really does love me… wait… he really does love me! As that very thought entered my head, I began to smile, it made the most sense out of all of this, why he wanted this day to be special, why he treated me with such tender care that I never would have believed that anypony could feel, and that is why he didn’t want to rush into things just yet and wanted to make sure that I really was ready… I knew I was right then and there, but I had to be patient, just in case this doesn’t go as I had anticipated. “Well, how about you ask me a few questions, and we see if I am ready-“ “Do you realize what the consequences may bring if we do this, don’t forget what happened to Daydream,” I paused for a minute to recollect my thoughts, I knew he was apprehensive, and I was glad for it, but the difference between Daydream and us, is that we will try to be as careful as possible, I knew that right away. “Yes, and I know that the process is a formication of that, but I swear that everything to prevent it is inside,” “Which brings me to the next question, do you have all the right set of protection that would be needed?” “Yes, I have the basics, and I also saw a few “essentials” in there as well,” “Good, which brings me to my final question,” his face began to grow grim, and I felt a serious question was about to be stated. “Are you absolutely sure that this is what you want? Because so help me if you answer this one way I will not be afraid, but if you answer the other then I will understand. All I want is for you to know what is happening, and the risks that could be involved, and that you aren’t just thinking that you are ready because you are an ‘adult’, because technically speaking, you still haven’t reached out of your teen years.” I stayed silent for a long time on that one, I knew that this wasn’t the norm for me, nor was it for him. However, despite it all, I felt like this was actually the right thing to do! It may just be my hormones, telling me to finally get a stallion with me, but most of my heart felt like there was more than just hormones here, it was something else. Be it love or maturity, something was telling me that this was on both our minds for a long while, and now bringing it out in the open was just making us want even more. And I loved it so much. I only smiled, “Doc, I know this sounds crazy. Tartarus, it is crazy! However, I don’t just think this is because I feel like an adult now, and it certainly isn’t because I just really want to. No, this is far beyond what my hormones are telling me. And I hate to say it, but I know you think so too. We both are smart enough to do this right, so I know I can trust that you won’t hurt me. Nor do I, nor will I, ever think that saying this will mean taking advantage of me. We both know that this is something that most ponies just rush into because they think it is what they want, but I think (and please correct me if I am wrong) that as long as we understand and love each other enough, then we both can get through this. I know you're scared, I am too. But I know that no matter what happens, I will always be there with you. Because I do… I do love you,” I couldn’t believe I had just said it, and I didn’t even think twice, but the look on his face showed me everything I needed to know. “Y-you aren’t just saying that right? Because if you are I will-“his tone grew angry, but I didn’t even flinch. “Do you really think I would just say that without any meaning? I know deep down in my heart that you are the one that I am meant to say this too, and I would never ever say anything like that just to gain interest in what we want hormonally. It was an awkward silence that fell between us. I knew that he was contemplating what to say, but I knew that what he wanted to say was the same. Yet, I didn’t know if he was able to say it just yet. Suddenly, we locked eyes, and at a convenient time, the moonlight emitting a ray that passed to me, making my eyes vibrant. I may not have been able to tell, but his face saw me, and he moved in closer, taking me in. And I was hooked. Everything began to burst as I felt the pressure lift off from me. I may not have been able to tell exactly, but the moonlight reflecting across my eyes might have had some influence. We parted and he smiled at me holding my face as our muzzles met. “I love you too, and I don’t just mean that to encourage you either, I genuinely mean it. I love you, every part of you,” he said, at last, making me happier than ever before. Our lips locked once more, as I was filled with the tender love that he was giving me, moving my face around and exciting me as if he was kissing me for the first time. He wasted no opportunity. The next moment I felt his tongue enter mine and my whole world exploded in joy. My smile could be seen all the way to Canterlot, and the only thing I could think was finally, I finally was able to find him, my love, the one who could understand me forever and always, the one who would always be able to smile at my face, and the one who would never leave me, mistakes and all. I could tell that he grew excited, so I tried opening the door, while still keeping hold of him, the door closed, before I brought the belongings in, and looked at my socks, forming an idea in my head, I put them on as quickly as I could (being hard since I had never worn them before) and rushing back inside, waiting for most likely the one milestone in my life of many, that I thought I would never be able to have. And even though the moon had risen to its full extent, we didn’t sleep for a long time.