I hope he gets here soon! I can’t wait to see him again. Derpy found herself thinking about Dr. Whooves ever since he had left. She just couldn’t stop thinking about him, not that she wanted to, but still. He was just so kind to her now, it was kind of strange really. He had always been kind of a bully to her, but ever since she had been a bully back, he was nothing short of a sweetheart to her.
Dr. Whooves was walking through Derpy’s yard, making his way to her front door. Once he was there, he stopped. Okay, okay, you can do this! Just don’t think about how pretty she is and you’ll be fine. You can do this, just don’t think about it. He hesitated for another few moments before finally working up the courage to knock on her front door. He was surprised to see it open almost immediately. Before him he saw the same grey mailpony from earlier that evening, only something was different about her. Her mane was tied up in a bun, and she was wearing makeup. She was also wearing a sky blue dress that hugged her body so perfectly. Dr. Whooves was practically drooling over her and could think of only one thing. Oh Celestia! She’s beautiful!
“Hi Dr. Whooves!” Derpy shouted a bit nervously as she watched him staring at her.
Hearing the beautiful pegasus shouting his name snapped Dr. Whooves out of his trance-like stare and he was sucked back in o reality. “Oh uh hi Derpy.” He said while trying to hide a blush.
After seeing Dr. Whooves’s blush, Derpy tried to stifle a giggle from escaping her lips. “So, are you ready to go?” She asked while smiling.
Dr. Whooves let out a slight chuckle as he realized he wasn’t too good at hiding blushes. “Yes, if you are?” He said in response.
“Alright let’s go then!” Derpy shouted as she smiled at him, accidentally locking eyes with the stallion in front of her. He’s so sweet! And he’s kind of cute too! Derpy thought as the two continued to gaze into each other’s eyes, lost in their own little world.
Oh she’s just so cute! Even her lazy eye is adorable! Dr. Whooves smiled wildly as he stared into Derpy’s eyes, simply lost in the beauty of the mare before him.
Derpy was the first to snap back to reality, though she continued to watch him stare at her for a few moments before he came to as well. She giggled a second time as he blushed more heavily than before. “Well, we should get going then.” She said as she started to walk forward while he followed behind her.
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After a short walk, the two made their way to a diner on the far side of Ponyville. They were happy to see that it was empty, save for the few employees that worked there.
They were greeted by a handsome looking stallion, who spoke with a heavy country accent. “Hello and welcome! Please follow me and we’ll get you to your seats.” He said with a bit more enthusiasm than he showed in his face. He led them to a small table by the window. “What would you like to drink?” He asked while readying his pen and paper.
“I’ll just have some water.” Derpy stated flatly, not taking her eyes of off Dr. Whooves.
“Yeah same here.” The doctor responded, smiling at Derpy from across the table.
“Of course. I’ll be right back.” Their waiter said as he hurried off.
“So, you seem to be happier than usual Derpy. Care to explain why?” Dr. Whooves asked as he kept staring at Derpy.
“Oh um, I guess I’m just glad we’re friends now.” Derpy said as she found herself to be the one blushing now.
Dr. Whooves took note of this and smiled at her. “Yeah, so am I.” He said back to her.
The two found themselves to be staring directly at each other again in complete and blissful silence.
That is, of course, until their waiter returned with their drinks. “Here you go! Are you ready to order?” He asked while placing their drinks in front of them.
The two realized they hadn’t even looked at their menus. “Um I’ll just have a small salad.” Derpy answered.
“Uh, yeah I’ll have one too.” Dr. Whooves said.
“Coming right up!” The waiter said as he walked off to give their orders to the cook.
Dr. Whooves decided to speak up after a moment or two of unwanted silence. “Ah! I haven’t told you how beautiful you look in that dress! And you’re mane looks gorgeous the way you’re wearing it right now.” He said while smiling at her.
Derpy returned the smile and blushed some after hearing the doctor call her beautiful. “Oh, well thanks! I just wanted to wear something nice for tonight.” She said in response. Oh my gosh! He called me beautiful! He’s so sweet to me. She thought while looking right at the doctor.
“You certainly look nice.” Dr. Whooves said while smiling and staring back a Derpy. I think I might be falling for her! She’s just so beautiful and sweet and she’s just the perfect mare. I wonder if she could return the feelings? He thought as he looked at the beautiful mare.
“Thank you!” Derpy said, barely keeping down a blush. Does he like me? I think I like him, but what if he doesn’t feel the same way? Derpy thought about how nice the doctor was to her and couldn’t stop smiling at the thought of the two of them being together.
Dr. Whooves noticed her smiling uncontrollably. “What’s got you smiling like that?” He asked as he couldn’t help but smiling back.
“Oh I was just thinking.” Derpy said back.
“About what?” The doctor asked.
Derpy thought about if she should tell the doctor how she felt or not. After a few moments she decided to do as her heart told her. She sighed and took a deep breath. “I was just thinking that.. um, maybe I was starting to lik-”
“Food’s here!” The waiter interrupted as he sat down their food in front of them.
Dr. Whooves was a bit irritated that they had been interrupted, but decided not to take it out on the waiter. “Thank you.” He forced himself to say.
The waiter walked off and left the two alone to enjoy their meals as well as each other’s company.
Dr. Whooves looked down at his salad and thought that it looked good enough for what it was worth. He then turned his attention back to Derpy, who had just finished looking at her own salad before tilting her head back up to meet Dr. Whooves’s eyes. “So, what were you about to say?” He asked her without losing eye contact.
Derpy turned a bit pale at the question. I can’t! I can’t do it! I don’t think this is the right time. Maybe I’ll get the chance to tell him later tonight, yes, I’ll tell him later. “Oh, nothing! Nevermind.” Derpy quickly said, hoping the doctor would believe her.
Dr. Whooves noticed Derpy acting a tad bit strange, but decided not to concern himself with it right now. They were here to have fun and enjoy themselves. He would ask Derpy about it later, if she wanted to talk about it, that is. “Oh, uh alright then. This salad looks good! I guess we better start eating then.” He said still looking at Derpy and smiling as he grabbed his fork between his hooves and began to sift through his meal.
Derpy smiled at him, and did the same.
The two of them sat in silence for a few minutes as they ate. The food was good and they more than enjoyed each other’s company. After they were done, the waiter came back with the bill. Dr. Whooves paid for it, of course.
“So, are you ready to go?” Derpy asked Dr. Whooves as he gave the waiter a few bits as a tip.
“Uh yeah, I guess I’m ready. Let’s go.” He said a bit disappointed, not wanting to have to depart from Derpy.
They walked out of the restaurant and Dr. Whooves walked Derpy home. After a few minutes, they arrived at her front door. Derpy stopped and turned around to look at Dr. Whooves.
“Well, I had a great time tonight! Did you have a good time?” He asked, smiling and looking directly into her eyes.
“Yes, I did.” She said, looking back at him.
“Well, I guess I’ll head home then. It was good seeing you.” He said, disappointment plastered on his face.
“Wait!” Derpy shouted at him. “Could you, um stay a little longer?” She asked, hoping he would want to stay.
At this, the doctor’s face lit up with excitement. “Of course I could!” He said smiling widely at Derpy. He followed her into her home, and she gestured for him to sit on the couch next to her.
I have to tell him! I just have to! I’m sure he’ll like me too, I just have to say it. Come on! You can do this! Derpy really wanted to tell the doctor about her feelings, but she could only hope he felt the same way.
Derpy looked up at Dr. Whooves, who was smiling back at her. “Dr. Whooves? I um, I have to tell you something.” Derpy said shyly.
“Of course Derpy. What’s on your mind?” He asked.
Derpy sighed and took a deep breath. “I uh, I think I um...I think I like y-”
She was silenced by a hoof softly being placed over her lips. She looked up at the doctor, confusion struck on her face. He just softly smiled at her, and brought his lips to her ear.
“Shhh. I know Derpy, I know.” He whispered quietly.
She looked up at him, half worried and half excited. Does he like me too? Oh please Celestia! Let him like me too! She thought while staring into his eyes.
However, instead of the doctor saying something to her as she had wished, he just stared deeply into her eyes. This only made Derpy want him that much more.
She wouldn’t be able to take her eyes away from his even if she wanted to. The suspense was killing her. Why won’t he say anything! Why’s he doing this?
Dr. Whooves couldn’t believe how beautiful Derpy looked right now. He could stare at her for hours if he wanted to. However right now, there was something more important to do.
He changed his gaze from Derpy’s eyes to her lips. They looked so soft and inviting. He couldn’t wait any longer.
He slowly inched his lips closer to her’s. Quickly closing the distance between them, stopping only a fraction of a millimeter away from his target. He looked up at Derpy, whose eyes were closed and happiness struck on her face. This was just too perfect.
He planted his lips on Derpy’s, locking them in a warm embrace. They dove into each other with nothing but pure excitement and happiness. The kiss brought them closer to each other than ever before, both physically and emotionally. They stay locked onto each other’s lips for minutes, never once even stopping for breath. This was much more important to them than breathing ever could be. Though after several more moments, they realised if they kept this up any longer, they would end up passing out from lack of oxygen.
Dr. Whooves slowly pulled his lips away from Derpy’s. Neither of them wanting the kiss to end. As the two of them slowly gasped for breath, they stayed locked into each other’s gaze.
They lay like this for several minutes, simply looking at each other, not saying a word. Though when Derpy finally broke the silence, it almost gave Dr. Whooves a heart attack.
“So, does this mean you like me too?” Derpy shyly said, though still not taking her eyes off of his.
Dr. Whooves chuckled to himself and smiled more sincerely than he thought he ever had before. “Yes Derpy, I like you too.” He said, giving her a comforting hug.
Derpy’s face lit up with pure happiness. “Yay!” She shouted, more happy than she had been in a very long time.
They lay there, locked in each other’s embrace for what seemed like hours. Eventually, Dr. Whooves noticed that Derpy had fallen asleep in his arms. He planted a kiss on her forehead, and stared at her for a few moments.
She’s just so cute!