Chapter 4: Have A Drink On Me
Sunlight pierced through the bedroom windows and shined upon the pink face of an earth pony. Opening her eyes, the mare looked around to see that she was not at her home. Lifting her head up, she was stopped suddenly by her own pounding head. She placed a hoof to her head as she carefully made her way out of the bedroom. Carefully, she staggered her way out into the hallway.
Exiting the room, the aroma of tea filled her lungs. Following the smell, Berry Punch made her way out to the living room of the house. In the room, her eye was drawn to a blue unicorn sitting on the couch, sipping tea and reading a book.
The blue unicorn looked up from his book to see the mare in the doorway. With a warm smile, he spoke, "How are we feeling Berry?"
The mare let out a long and tired groan, "Oww….what happened?"
"Well, what do you remember?" the colt took a sip of his tea.
"I remember being told to leave the Salt Lick, and then you showed up….and then my head hurts…." Berry clung to the doorway to keep herself from falling over.
Closing his book with his magic, the stallion stood up, "Would you like to lie down a bit have some tea? It might help."
"That does sound heavenly….um…." Berry tried to remember something as she slowly moved over to the couch, "I know it sounds awful but what was your name again?"
With a smile, he helped the mare, "It's Pokey Pierce. You can just call me Pokey."
"Pokey, thank you," Berry finally laid down on the sofa while Pokey trotted to get a cup of tea, "I'm extremely sorry for being such a burden on you last night. I really hope I didn't make a complete mule of myself."
From across the room, the blue pony replied, "It's no problem. I was just worried about you and how much it seemed you had last night."
"So is that why I stayed at your home?"
Pokey returned with a cup of tea, "Yes and no. I was trying to get an answer from you, but it kept singing nonsensical songs. Careful, it's hot."
Sitting up, Berry took the tea cup in her hooves and took a small sip. With a small smirk, she replied, "I think I know what lullabies I was singing. I'm so sorry about all of the trouble."
"Really, it's not a problem," Pokey insisted.
"Still, may I make it up to you tonight?" Berry offered.
Pokey's ears perked up, "I'm sorry?"
"Please, allow me to take you out for a drink tonight at the Salt Lick, what do you say?" Berry asked with a warm smile.
"Well, I guess so. I mean, it will allow us to get to know each other and what not," the colt was able to convince himself, "Alright you got yourself a deal."
Placing the tea cup down, Berry stood up on her hooves and took a moment to stabilize herself. "I think I should stop by my home quickly before I head out for the day. Thank you very much for your kindness, Pokey." The mare's expression seemed to be slightly flirty in nature.
With a bashful chuckle, Pokey replied, "It's not a problem, Berry. Just happy to help."
Pokey and Berry trotted to the door. Pokey used his magic to open the door for the mare. With a smile, Berry bid farewell, "I hope to see you at the Salt Lick later tonight."
Smiling back, Pokey waved, "I will be there!"