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// First Dance 
// Story: TimberTwi Tales: First Impressions 
// by CapNTilfy 
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Twilight and Timber reached the dance floor, then turned to face each other. Violet eyes met green as the two waited for the music to play.

"Are you nervous," Timber asked shakily.

"Me? Nervous? No, not at all! Why would I be nervous? I'm only about to dance with a guy I like in a somewhat romantic setting shortly after almost kissing him when he asked me out!" Twilight laughed awkwardly. "Nervous?" She made a sputtering noise as she waved her hand.

Timber barely managed to suppress a laugh as his nerves began to calm. Twilight seemed to be full of endearing quirks!

"What," Twilight asked, puzzled.

Timber smiled. "You are so adorkable, you know that?"

Heat rose to Twilight's face as she laughed awkwardly again.

"Twilight," Timber said calmly as he put a hand on her shoulder. "There's nothing to be nervous about. If either one of us stumbles, we'll laugh, then move on."

Twilight took a deep breath, then sighed and relaxed. "You know what? You're right." 

Music began to play, and Timber wrapped an arm around Twilight's back as she took his hand. Both stared at each other for a moment, then began to move in time with the tempo.

Timber sighed happily. "Gloriosa and I can't thank you and the girls enough for all that you've done for us and Camp Everfree." He laughed softly. "Getting you all to the set of Daring Do doesn't feel like it's nearly enough to convey our gratitude."

Twilight smiled. "You don't have to worry about that. It's like Rainbow said: 'It's kinda what we do'."

"I don't think you understand. When I said 'I've lived here my whole life', that wasn't hyperbole. You didn't just save our camp, Twilight Sparkle... you saved our home. You saved us." A tear slowly formed, then fell from Timber's cheek.

Twilight stopped in shock, causing Timber to nearly trip. "I had no idea."

Timber wiped away his tear. "Now you do," he said softly, then hugged her tightly. "Thank you... from the bottom of my heart."

Twilight returned the hug, then began to step back in time with the beat of the music as Timber did the same. "You're welcome," she whispered, then closed her eyes as she enjoyed her contact with him.

Timber sighed, then lifted his head as he broke the hug. He and Twilight smiled at each other as the music continued, neither one of them speaking.

Twilight's heart beat rapidly as she gazed into Timber's eyes. She was still having a hard time believing that the man in her arms asked her out! This whole week had been nothing but surreal for her, and there were still two full days left! She wondered what else could possibly happen before they all had to leave...

Timber stared into Twilight's eyes. For the first time in years, he truly felt secure. No longer would Filthy Rich threaten Camp Everfree. His negative thoughts had decreased significantly. He met a wonderful girl, and he had a date with her! It felt like nothing but a bright future awaited himself and Gloriosa with open arms, and he would meet it in the same way.

Off to the side, Gloriosa watched Timber and Twilight's dance with a warm smile. She was happy for the both of them, and Twilight was a pretty cool girl in her book. Smart, a little socially awkward, endearing... yeah, those two would make a great couple. She turned away for a moment, only to stop. Maybe she should stick around, just in case their teenage hormones reared their heads again.

"I hope I'm not asking you something too personal," Timber said. "But I was wondering... had you ever been asked out before?"

Twilight shook her head. "I spent most of my time alone and reading books, so I didn't really come off as approachable. After all that's happened to me lately, keeping to myself doesn't seem like much of a life to me anymore."

Timber laughed softly. "I can relate to that."

Twilight gave Timber a surprised expression. "Really? I thought you were more of an outdoor person."

"I was, before my parents passed away. If I wasn't home, I was in downtown Everton. It's a nice small-town place, filled with quaint shops and a few tourist traps peppered about."

Twilight quirked an eyebrow. "That sounds... unusual."

Timber shrugged. "What can I say? It's part of its charm. Maybe I'll show you around some time."

Twilight giggled. "I look forward to it... so what about you?"

"What about me?"

"You're a cute guy... haven't any girls asked you out before?"

Timber blushed. "Just one or two... but none of them have captured my attention like you."

Twilight giggled as her cheeks reddened. "Charmer."

The music died down, and Timber and Twilight reluctantly let go of each other.

"Thank you for the dance," Twilight said softly.

"Thank you. Allow me to escort you to the exit, milady," Timber said with a bow.

Twilight giggled. "Such a gentleman!"

Timber walked Twilight to the mouth of the Crystal Cave, then stopped and took her hand. "See you tomorrow morning, Twilight," he said, then gently kissed her hand.

Heat rose to Twilight's face as she took his hand. "Yeah. See you tomorrow." They parted ways, keeping contact with each other until they were too far apart to reach one another.

Twilight sighed dreamily, then walked outside to see Sunset alone and sipping out of a cup. She couldn't very well leave one of her best friends alone out there, now could she? 

Beaming with happiness, Twilight made her way over to Sunset.