Now on their way to Sugar Cube Corner, Pinkie thought it would be best to strike up a conversation.
“You look lovely in your dress Fluttershy… I’m glad you agreed to come.”
Fluttershy was still looking at the ground when she answered.
“Well um’ you were very persistent to say the least.”
The pink pony’s face turned red and her voice began to shake.
“Riiiight… I am terribly sorry about that it’s just that…”
Pinkie had to cut her sentence short. She couldn’t say much else; she was embarrassed enough as it is and didn’t feel like acting a fool…just yet. Fluttershy instantly knew that Pinkie was trying to apologize so she decided to help her out a bit.
“It’s ok I’m sort of excited to see the night you planed out for us.”
Pinkie began to cheer up she was glad that Fluttershy was excited and not a moment too soon. Off in the distance the Cube was coming into view and within moments they were at its door.
“Well here we are and just wait until you see what I’ve done to its insides!”
Pinkie then extended her hoof and held the door open for the yellow pegasus. As Fluttershy walked in her jaw dropped she was in utter amazement. It was so beautiful the windows were covered by red satin and the table was dressed in white silk. Not to mention the giant crystal chandelier hanging under the ceiling. All she could do was to turn towards Pinkie and smile, with tears in her eyes she asked:
“How were you able to do all of this so quickly?”
Pinkie shrugged and answered:
“It was easy all I had to do was shoot off a few rounds of my party cannon. I set it to fancy just for you.”
Fluttershy ran up to Pinkie and hugged her affectionately. The two then walked up to a solitary table in the center of the building. Now at the circular table they both sat on pillows so soft Fluttershy could have sworn Pinkie got Rainbow Dash to stuff them with clouds.
Mrs. Cake soon approached and asked the two ponies what they would like to eat. Fluttershy took her menu and scanned it carefully she was surprised to see that not only were there sweets, but there were also many different entrées. Things from salads to grass sandwiches and a variety of unique drinks as well. So Fluttershy being the shy quiet pony she is ordered a simple grass sandwich with chocolate milk to drink. Pinkie requested an apple salad and water to drink. Fluttershy raised an eyebrow to the unusual order from Pinkie not a pastry to be seen though she just assumed she was just trying to look civil and impress Fluttershy.
Seeing Fluttershy look at her strangely Pinkie explained.
“This is supposed to be a fancy dinner and in fancy dinners sweets come after the food.”
Fluttershy just smiled and tried to make her face less readable.
“Ahem, soo where did you get that tuxedo?”
Pinkie fixed her coat while answering.
“What this old thing, why I wore it to Mr. and Mrs. Cake’s wedding.”
The pegasus chuckled and looked to see if their food was arriving yet. And as if sensing her stare Mrs. Cake emerged from the kitchen with their dinner.
“There you go; here is your food for the evening. A grass sandwich for the ravishing mare and an apple salad for the other beautiful mare.”
The mares smiled their thanks and Mrs. Cake left them to their affair. While eating her sandwich Fluttershy noticed that Pinkie wasn’t gobbling up her food rather she was eating the smallest amount at a time with a fork no less. And again Pinkie explained herself.
“If I am to eat fancy food I must eat it in a dignified manner.”
At first Fluttershy thought Pinkie was merely mocking Rarity but now she was getting worried. If Pinkie was willing to change this much for her then how far will she go for the pegasus?
With their meal completed Mr. Cake came to retrieve the plates and to question if they would like dessert.
“None for me thank you I must say I’m stuffed to the seams.”
Both Fluttershy and Mr. Cake looked to Pinkie with sheer shock on their faces. Pinkie rose to her hooves and motioned Fluttershy to follow which she did with uncertainty. They left the Cube and slowly made their way to the lake.
“Pinkie are you feeling ok?”
“Why of course I am my dear it’s just that the apple salad filled me up is all.”
Fluttershy mumbled her acknowledgement and remained silent for the rest of the walk. But still walking closely to Pinkies side.
As they reached the lake Fluttershy saw a boat on its shore. As they came nearer Pinkie stepped into the boat and helped Fluttershy inside. The pink pony began to row and soon they were adrift. Pinkie rowed until they were at the center of the lake with the moon and stars hovering over them. While floating aimlessly on the lake Pinkie gave Fluttershy her coat and stared into her moonlit eyes.
“How are you enjoying the night so far Fluttershy my dear?”
Fluttershy cut Pinkie’s stare short and looked to the ground.
“I hate it.”
Pinkie was shocked she had been the perfect gentlemare acting perfectly in all etiquette rules. She even resisted sweets not an easy thing to do.
“Why?”
Fluttershy brought her head up and looked into Pinkie’s eyes.
“Because you’re not yourself. You’re trying to be this perfect pony with manners and proper sentences, but you aren’t you’re Pinkie, a hyper pink mare that eats nothing but sweets and talks a mile a second, the pony that can’t go a day without singing. The pony that loves me! The pony that I love. Not this perfect pony with her manners and dignified speech. I want the old Pinkie back so I can kiss her and love her.”
Pinkie smiled and sighed out of relief.
“Oh thank Celestia I was worried that you would actually like me like this. Well then I guess I’ll have to stop being perfect and be Pinkie Pie instead.”
Pinkie started to laugh and Fluttershy soon joined in. They laughed for what seemed to be forever. Then they stopped and stared into their eyes while holding hooves.
The two stared into each other’s eyes for a long time then without realizing it they brought their heads closer to one another. Closed their eyes and kissed it was like nothing Fluttershy had ever felt before, Pinkies body warmed her and her body filled with warmth. Fluttershy was in complete bliss as was Pinkie who had been waiting for this moment for a long time and to feel the pegasus so close to her made tears swell in her shut eyes.
When the two finally rereleased from their embrace Pinkie was in tears and Fluttershy leaned on Pinkies side. The two started for Fluttershy’s home stopping along the way to embrace once more. When they were finally home Fluttershy lead Pinkie to her room shut the door and turned off the lights.
END