11-25-11
Fluttershy and I had our first thanksgiving. She’s had a lot to be thankful for recently, and simply seeing the brilliant light in her shine again was all I could ever ask for.
Of course, we still had a get together. Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Twilight, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash joined us. Technically, we all joined Pinkie, since we ate at Sugarcube Corner, but whatever.
Things with Twilight seem to have simmered down. She hasn’t made any bold moves like she did months ago, and I think we’ve let it all behind us. Best not to have any bad blood. Of course, the feast was in honor of Fluttershy, really. I know she doesn’t like that much attention, but she actually handled it really well.
After dinner, after everything, after we both trotted back to Fluttershy’s cottage...we went back to routine, I guess. Cuddling, kissing, caressing...honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. She seems quite happy to simply lay her head on my chest. There’s only so many times I can say something before it gets old to you, but whenever I keep telling her she’s the most beautiful mare in the world, the greatest smile, the best kisser...it’s like she’s never heard it before. She always gets that sheepish smile on her face, that dark rouge blush, and those eyes...the shimmering blue oasis in the middle of the desert; the vast, beautiful ocean I would vacation to every day possible; the sunny sky on a nice afternoon...words cannot express how much those eyes capture my soul.
Here’s hoping that shimmering ocean drifts me away for years to come.
A Captured soul,
Trey
***
“And here it is.” said Trey. Fluttershy simply smiled at him, waiting to hear his thoughts on Christmas. That was the happiest event in her life, and perhaps knowing just how happy he was, too, would make it that much more special.
“...but I won’t read it.” said Trey, tantalizing her. “I have a better idea.”
“Oh?” asked Fluttershy, cocking her head a bit.
“Yeah...trust me on this one. Think you can wait another night?”
“Oh...um...sure, I guess. I really want to hear it, but you know, um...whatever you wanna do is fine...” she said, pinning her ears back, looking away.
“Trust me. I think this will make everypony happy.”
“Well if you say so!” exclaimed Fluttershy, smiling at him. What was he planning? Her thought process was soon snapped as she suddenly found herself in the embrace of a kiss, catching her off guard. How he managed to still surprise her was beyond her understanding, but she gently sighed, closing her eyes, leaning into him. She felt her cheeks flare with heat as Trey gently put his hoof to her face, stroking aside her hair.
As Fluttershy slowly backed away, gently opening her eyes, she hatched an idea, something new, something...new?
“Trey?”
“Yeah?”
“Why do you love me?” she asked, awaiting the most romantic, heartfelt summary ever.
“Because you’re amazing.” said Trey, catching on to her scheme.
“Why am I amazing?”
“Because you exist.”
Fluttershy sighed, a slight smile on her lips. He wouldn’t play her game...she wouldn’t play his.
“Detailed explanation or no more kissing for you, mister.” she said, smiling at him, curling her lips in.
“That’s...that’s not fair.” said Trey, sighing. That was his weak spot. She sunk his battleship.
“All’s fair in love and war.”
“Gah. You want a world-famous love speech, don’t you?”
Fluttershy snuggled up to him, nodding.
“I guess I have no choice. Fluttershy, you’re amazing because of everything you are, who you are, why you are. You love me better than anypony in the world has ever loved me. You gave me a chance, you trusted me...and you’re beautiful. I could stare into your eyes...” he said, staring into her. “Touch your face, stroke your mane...” he said, stroking her mane lightly. “...and nuzzle you...” he added, tickling her with the nose nuzzle that was common between them. “...and you know I love you. I can tell you the same things over and over and you never get tired of hearing them. Which is good, because I never get tired of saying them. I can simply cuddle you for hours, and never get bored or tired of you...” he said, embracing her in a hug. “...and that’s only part of why I love you.”
“Well...what’s the other part?”
“If I told you now, I wouldn’t have anything to tell you tomorrow night, would I?” He added, winking. “Now...the sooner we get to sleep, the sooner I can share Christmas with you.”
“Oh, alright.” she said, conceding. Trey gently kissed her forehead, trailing his kisses down her nose to her lips, before tenderly connecting them, cupping her face in his hooves. Trey felt her cheeks flare as she sighed into him, dragging him down with her as she relaxed on the bed.
***
“Alright, guys, I’ve got a surprise for all of you.” said Trey, announcing to Fluttershy, Anacrusis, and Flutterwing, who had all gathered in the living room.
“What, Daddy?” asked Flutterwing, trotting up to him.
“I’m going to tell you about the first Christmas Mommy and I had together.” he said, glancing over at Fluttershy, who smiled in shock. She blushed slightly, looking away, trying to hide her excitement. Flutterwing exclaimed a small yelp of joy, trotting up to Fluttershy, cuddling against her. Anacrusis hopped up in Trey’s lap, looking up at him, waiting for an awesome story. Trey smiled, gathering his presentation, and continued.
“So, Mommy and I were having our first Christmas...”
“Wait, don’t you mean Hearth’s Warming?” asked Flutterwing, confused.
“That’s what they called it back before they changed it. It’s hard to get out of the habit. Anyways, we were having our first Christmas/Hearth’s warming. Mommy was done being sick, so this Christmas was special in more ways than one. I knew that I had the best gift to give her , but she insisted everything was better. I gave her a scrapbook, and some concert tickets. She gave me some paper, a picture of the high school band I directed my first year, and a long, romantic note telling me how much she loved me.”
“Aw!” said Flutterwing, absorbed in the romantic aspect. Fluttershy smiled, stroking her mane, while Anacrusis rolled his eyes.
“Hey. You’ll find a nice mare years later and you’ll find the same thing heart warming.”
“Meh.” said Anacrusis. “Get on with it!”
“Yeah!” said Flutterwing, begging to know what happened next.
“Well, if you say so...I honestly thought Mommy gave me the best present. She would have, if I didn’t have one more trick up my sleeve.”
“We have sleeves?” asked Anacrusis.
“It’s an expression. I had another surprise waiting for her. Flutterheart, you want to tell this part?”
Fluttershy nodded, smiling. “Well...so Daddy told me to close my eyes while he left the room. I did so...and he told me that even though I said nothing I could ever say or do could express my love for him, he told me that anytime I kissed him, I showed him. But all he wanted that night was one word...” she added. Flutterwing’s eyes grew twice their size and she gasped, knowing what came next. “I opened my eyes and...” she started, choking up. She lifted her hoof, showing off her wedding ring around her upper hoof. She smiled uncontrollably, unable to speak.
“And then what?” asked Flutterwing.
“And then...” began Trey, continuing in Fluttershy’s stead. “I asked her to marry me. I asked her to give me the best Christmas ever by committing her life to me. But, as you can see, she couldn’t say anything. So...” said Trey, getting up, trotting over towards Fluttershy and Flutterwing. “...I got up, and placed my hoof over her heart...” he said, placing his hoof on Flutterwing’s chest, making her giggle a little bit. “...and knew the answer.”
Fluttershy smiled, beaming largely at him. She then leaned in to kiss him, making Flutterwing “D’awwww!” and Anacrusis “Meh.”
“Now...time for bed! You begin the third week of school tomorrow. Cheerilee always looks forward to your bright faces!”
Trey and Fluttershy tucked Anacrusis and Flutterwing in to bed, kissing them goodnight, before retreating to their own bedroom.
“So...did that make up for not telling it last night?”
Fluttershy simply rushed her face to his, giving him no time to think about it. He knew his answer right then and there,happy that he made a lasting impression.
***
1-1-12
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! On to business.
And so the new year passes as an engaged stallion. We’re going to lay plans out for the wedding soon.
Otherwise, Flutterheart and I had a great New Year’s. Had a party with all of our usual friends. Nothing really interesting to note, except for our New Year kiss. I have to say, that kiss may have been one of the best yet, which says a lot. It was a powerful emotional connection, like a “Welcome to my life forever, here’s to the first year of the rest of our new life together.” though it probably took less words than that. Twilight couldn’t help but look at us and smile, as did several of the other ponies. I think they’re all happy for us. Even Twilight. Somehow, I feel that this is going to be the best year of my life. I’ll be with Fluttershy all year...for the rest of my life. I love her. Maybe now I’ll be able to show her just how much.
Knowing the new year will be the best,
Trey