July 26, 1010 A.G
The castle gym.
7:34 PM
Blaze was grabbing his things from the lockers after another two-hour long workout with Galaxia, the triplets, and Zeya.
His usual daily routine comprises of waking up, go to work at the technology department in the bureau of war building, clock out and head over to the castle to help Galaxia. And after all of that, he would be free to do whatever he wants with his evening.
At the end of the day, his mind would be filled with projects he was working on or some random things from time to time.
Like what he’s going eat.
As he was walking through the gym, he spotted a familiar Kirin mare lifting some weights while her Maple leaf colored mane was tied up in a bun.
His heart skipped a beat. For the past month, Blaze has been in love with Mapleleaf.
It all started when the red pegasus came to castle gym on his first evening of assisting Galaxia with the triplet’s training. After it was over, he met Mapleleaf while running on the treadmill.
They became fast friends and discovered they had a lot in common. Week after they first met, Blaze realize he had fell head over heels for her. Mapleleaf was unlike any mare He has met before. She is a kind Individual who didn’t let her rank get to her head.
And there was never a dull moment with her around. Now add all of that with her beauty, Mapleleaf was the perfect mare in Blaze’s eyes.
Snapping out of his thoughts, Blaze realized that Mapleleaf didn’t have any pony to help her with the barbell. So he decided to walk over to her and offered to be her spotter.
“Hey Maple.” He called out.
“Guten Abend, Blaze. What are you doing?”
She asked with a smile.
“Nothing much, I was just finished helping Galaxia. Do you have any pony to spot you?”
He said trying his best not to get nervous around her.
“No, I do not. But i’m fine.”
“Are you sure? I can be your spotter.”
“I appreciate your kind offer, but I don’t need any help today. I’m only lifting 30 pounds. After this, I am going home.” Mapleleaf said.
“Ok, in that case, I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow, Blaze. Have a nice night.”
Mapleleaf said as Blaze walked away. After he was gone, the young Kirin resumed her workout.
“Now, where was I? Oh yeah. 29, 30, 31,32..”
===•••===
7:55 PM
Blaze was on aboard a water taxi, deep in thoughts as he looked out the window.
He knew he couldn’t go on like this. Keeping his feelings for Mapleleaf inside, was eating him alive. He was getting sick and tired of it.
But at the same time, Blaze was worried that if he did, he would potentially damage his friendship with her. And that was the last thing he wanted to do.
‘I need some advice on this matter. But from who?’ He thought. Then he had an idea of who he can talk to. ‘Of course, Cyclone would be able to help me out.’
He smiled, knowing that this little situation he’s in might be coming to an end.
===•••===
July 27
7:30 PM
The castle gym.
After another evening of training Galaxia’s students, Blaze quickly changed and started looking for Cyclone.
He knew that his friend usually at in the pool at this time, so he decided to look there first.
And he was right. He found cyclone doing a few laps in the pool.
He didn’t have to wait long before the gray pegasus finished his last lap and got out of the water.
“Evening Cyclone.”
“Hey Blaze, how are you doing?” Cyclone ask after he took off his goggles.
“I’m doing good. You?”
“I’m doing fine. Today was the usual hard day at work.”
“Same for over here. Cyclone, can I ask you for something?” Blaze ask.
“Sure, what is it?”
“Well, you see I have met some pony.”
“It’s about damn time. I knew you would fall in love eventually. Now, who is the lucky mare?” Cyclone smiled.
“Mapleleaf.” Blaze answered.
“Huh, I didn’t know that you were interested in mares like her.”
“Why wouldn’t I? She’s hot and has a great personality.”
“Yeah, but I thought you would be interested in some pony like Lilly.” Cyclone said.
“She is not my type. Anyway, I was wondering if you can give me some advice on how to ask a pony out.”
“Have you ever been in an have you ever been in a relationship before?”
“Yeah, in high school, but my ex asked me out.”
“Ok, how long you and Mapleleaf knew each other?”
“A good month now and we are pretty good friends.”
“In that case, all you have to do is just be yourself.” Cyclone answered.
“That’s it?” Blaze ask in confusion.
“Pretty much.”
“But what if doing that not only makes her to say no, but also ruins our friendship?”
“Even if she says no, she’ll never end a friendship like that. This is not high school you know.”
“Oh, right. Thanks for telling me this.”
“You’re welcome. Do you need any more advice?”
“No, I’m good. I’ll see you later.”
“See ya, and good luck.” Cyclone said before Blaze left the pool area.
===•••===
A few minutes later.
After blaze enter the main gym area, he walked around looking for Mapleleaf.
After a few minutes, I’m searching he finally found the red Kirin sitting on one of the weightlifting benches.
“Hey Mapleleaf.”
“Oh, hey Blaze. How are you doing this evening?”
“I’m doing fine.” He said before calming his nerves. “Maple, are you free tomorrow evening?”
“Yes, I am. Why do you ask?”
“Because I was wondering if you want to go to the movies with me tomorrow?”
“Sure. Who else is coming?”
Mapleleaf ask.
“No pony else, just you and me.”
“Are you asking me out on a date?” Mapleleaf finally realized.
“Yes I am. If you don’t want go that’s fi-“
“I would love to come. Where and when should we meet?”
Blaze stood there, frozen with shock for a few seconds before snapping out of it.
“I was thinking we should meet each other at the megamall movie theater at 8:30.”
“That sounds good. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“See you tomorrow, Mapleleaf.” Blaze said before he walked away.
After he was out of her sight, blaze let out a breath that he didn’t know he was holding in.
He did it. He finally asked Mapleleaf out on a date.
Blaze now felt like weight was finally lifted off his chest.
He left the castle with a smile on his face.
Now all he has to do was to pick a movie for both of them to watch.
===•••===
July 28
8:00 PM
Canterlot Megamall.
Blaze was leaning on the banister in front of the movie theater entrance, waiting for his date to arrive.
Before he came to their meeting spot, he made sure that he was looking his best. His clothes was ironed, his mane was combed to perfection, and he was wearing his most expensive cologne.
Maybe he was overdoing it, but he didn’t care, he wanted to look good for his mare.
After waiting five minutes, Mapleleaf finally arrived.
“Guten tag, Blaze. You look good tonight.” She said.
“Thanks, you look great as well.”
“Aww thanks.” She blushed. “So what movie are we watching tonight?”
“You will know soon enough.” Blaze said before they both walked over to the ticket booth.
“Good evening, what can I do for you?” The bat pony mare employee said.
“We would like to get two tickets for Bad Colts2 please.” Blaze said.
“That will be eight bits.”
The employee received the bits and handed Blaze the tickets.
“Enjoy your movie.” The employee said as Mapleleaf and Blaze walked away.
“To be honest, I thought you would choose the usual romance movie, not an action move. Not that I would complain.”
“Oh, come on you know me better than that. Just because we’re on a date doesn’t mean I’m going to choose something so obvious. Do you want to get some popcorn?”
“Yes please.”
===•••===
An hour and a half later.
9:30 PM.
“Oh my Faust that movie was amazing.” Mapleleaf exclaimed as they left the theater. “I hate to say this, but this was way better than the prequel.”
“They really spared no expense for this movie. I wonder if they’re going to make a sequel to this one.”
“Of course they are. If they don’t, they are really stupid.” Mapleleaf said. “So, what should we do now?”
“Well, since the night is still young, how about we get something to eat before we call it a night?”
Blaze suggested.
“Yeah, let’s do that. Lead the way, Blaze.”
“Of course, my lady.”