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// Feedback 
// Story: Organized chaos 
// by Soya 
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Rarity visited Sugarcube corner with or without Sweetie Belle more often than before, no longer denying her love for strawberry-themed treats. Still aspiring to be healthy she more frequently danced, walked Sweetie to school, and ran errands with Spike to maintain her prefered balance.

Pinkie had become more interested in incorperating costumes into her antics and frequently asked Rarity for help to make them together at the Boutique. On these occasions they discussed the color-scheme and cake-decorations of Pinkie's next party, danced, or sang improvised songs together.

Since Fluttershy's birthday was coming up they had agreed to work on it together. Sitting by the table in the baking-room of Sugarcube corner they decorated freshly baked cupcakes. Watching Pinkie work with an ever-present smile on her face caused Rarity to grin so much her cheeks hurt. She had waited for Pinkie to share her feelings ever since their party two months ago but the earth pony had proven to be more shy about it than Rarity had thought she would be. Having realized that she had to be the one to bring it up she had waited for the right oppurtunity.

Looking at her now Rarity knew that Pinkie in her situation would have thrown all caution to the wind as soon as at the party when she had realized the other's feelings. Knowing that, the question of right oppurtunity seemed silly. She closed her eyes dreamily and slowly leaned towards the other mare.

"Rarity?" The unicorn sighed blissfully at Pinkie's soft voice. "What are you doing?" 

She froze in her tracks. Pinkie's tone had changed to one of genuine confusion. Rarity pulled her head as far back as she could and caughed into a hoof. "I- uh- that is-" She was silenced by a pink hoof. 

"It's okay. I see what's going on." Pinkie frowned lightly. "But since when have you had a crush on me?" 

If she had been about to kiss the earth pony Rarity supposed it was true that she had developed a cruch on her friend, yet she indignantly stomped her hoof. "No, no, no! You're the one who has a cruch on me!" 

"I do? Huh, who knew." Pinkie's eyes widened. "Can you read hearts? Or tell the future? If so your spell is a little off." 

Rarity felt a blush creep across her face. "But- but I- the ball! Whyever would you hold a ball if not to catch my eye?" 

"Since we don't go to the spa much together, and you don't like pranking or baking, and I don't like romance novels, gossip or gems, I had to be creative to think of something we could do together cause you're one of my best friends but we don't hang out much just the two of us and I've wanted to do more of that for a while now."

"How would you know I love strawberries if you haven't paid more attention to me than absolutely neccessary?" Rarity proclaimed almost aggressively.

"I know everypony's favorite treat! Comes with the territory of being a party-planner! You remember my super-secret party-cave, right? There's a folder for everypony with info about them including favorite food and treat!" 

Rarity closed her eyes and sighed deeply, admiting defeat. "Pinkie Pie? I believe I've made a terrible mistake." 

"How's that?" Pinkie asked with seemingly genuine curiosity.

Rarity's eye twitched in frustration. "I have developed a crush on a dear friend based on a misunderstanding!"

"I wouldn't say that's a mistake. If I didn't want to date you, then maybe." 

The unicorn was unresponsive for at least a full minute. "What are you saying?"

"We made a pretty good team at the ball and I've had lots of fun hanging out with you more! I don't know if I'll feel the same way if we date but it would be a lot of fun and I see no harm in trying it."

Rarity closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "Pinkie Pie?" Her heart pounded in her ears.

"Yes, Rarity?" Pinkie sounded as happy as ever.

Looking the other mare in the eyes, mouth wobbling to remain serious and not break into a smile and failing, Rarity said, "Would you like to go on a date with me?" 

"Abso-lutely!" As she jumped into the air confetti exploded from the earth pony and she did cartwheels around the table, shouting, "Me and Rarity are dating now! WHOO!"

Chuckling over her enthusiasm Rarity brought her hooves out in an invitation as she calmed down and Pinkie immidietly went in for the hug. She squeezed tightly and Rarity stroked the earth pony's mane. Though the future was uncertain Rarity felt at peace, because no matter what happened Pinkie Pie would be by her side through it all.