//------------------------------// // 2-A Day to Remember // Story: A Sweet Button // by Dramatic Stories //------------------------------// A Day to Remember "Can I take this thing off now?"Button asked reaching for the blindfold that covered his eyes. "No not yet."Applebloom spoke. "We're almost there. Just climb these steps and we'll be there."Button felt his hoof step on an incline. He took another step forward assuming it was the steps leading to their destination. It only took a few steps before the incline came to an end to be replaced by a flat surface. Button was suddenly met by light, as his blindfold was untied, and taken off of his head. In front of him, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo were standing proudly in their capes, all staring at him. "Step forward."Sweetie said, standing behind an alter. Button acknowledged, and took a step forward. "We, The Cutie Mark Crusaders, elect Button Mash to join us as a brother, and fellow Cutie Mark Crusader."Sweetie read from the edited script from the last time they had a ceremony for a time like this. Button could only blush, and smile as Sweetie continued to read. "You are solemnly sworn in here this day, in witness of your fellow sisters, and Cutie Mark Crusaders. Button Mash, do you swear to remain loyal to the Cutie Mark Crusaders in any given situation?" "I do."Button replied. "Then you are now..."Button's eyes widened, and seemed to glow from the reflecting light coming in through the windows. "An Official Cutie Mark Crusader!"Sweetie Belle climbed down from the alter, and slowly trotted to Button with a cape that was identical to the one she currently wore. Button bowed his head, as Sweetie gently placed the cape on his back, and tied the knot around his neck. "Welcome to the Cutie Mark Crusaders."She finished. Button looked up, and was met with Sweetie's eyes. Again, the spark ignited within him...but this time, he seemed to feel it nearly over power him. His cheeks turned bright red as Sweetie smiled at him. "Uh..."He stuttered nervously. "Thank you Sweetie Belle."He blushed. He heard a quiet giggle from Sweetie Belle. "You know what this calls for?"Scootaloo interrupted. "A PARTY!"An anonymous, yet recognizable voice yelled from outside. The crusaders all turned around to see nothing in the doorway. "Over here sillies."They turned back around, to see Pinkie Pie standing in front of them. "Well, what're you waiting for. It's PARTY TIME!" The next thing they knew, they were in sugarcube corner at the cake's bakery with music playing, and party decorations everywhere. Button looked around in confusion. "Wha...how did we...alright?"He let it fly, and just rolled along with it. "Don't worry Button, that's just Pinkie."Applebloom said. "Oh."Button let out a short giggle. "So you're the new colt that has a keen eye for my sister."A voice said from behind him. He turned, and saw a white furred mare with a stylish and luxurious mane. "What?"He said after realizing what she had said. The mare let out a giggle. "Oh I'm just teasing. Do you have a name?" "Um...yeah, Button."He replied. "Well, I'm Rarity, and Sweetie Belle is my sister."Speaking of Sweetie Belle. "Hi Rarity."Sweetie walked up beside Button, looking up at her sister. "You know Sweetie, I must say I did judge too quickly about those outfits you made for your friends. They're actually quite lovely."Rarity said. Button took the opportunity to leave and get some punch. His mind wandered as he poured the red liquid in his glass. "Why can't I get her out of my head?" His eyes stared at Sweetie Belle from across the room as he thought to himself. There's something peculiar about her...I just can't put my hoof on it." "Hey Button"A voice spoke beside button making him jump. "AH!"He looked toward the voice that called his name. "Oh, hey Applebloom." "I just want to personally thank you for taking up the offer to join the Cutie Mark Crusaders."Applebloom put her hoof around Button's neck. "No problem."Button didn't seem to notice. Applebloom noticed where his eyes were staring, and followed them to Sweetie Belle, who was still talking with Rarity and her friends. "Ooh..."Applebloom removed her hoof. "If I didn't know any better I'd say that you think more of Sweetie Belle than most colts."Upon Applebloom's words, she got Button's attention. "Wait...what?" "Button...do you like Sweetie Belle?"Applebloom asked. "What, no! Honestly no, I just...I don't know. I just can't stop thinking about her...and I don't know why."Button tried to explain. "They're called feelings, and it seems you've got some for Sweetie Belle."Applebloom said. "I...Bu-"Button stuttered nervously. "Calm down. It's alright if ya got feelin's for her. You just need to go talk to her."Applebloom begun to walk away. "Again, welcome the Crusaders." Applebloom left to talk with Scootaloo, and left Button by himself. He slowly put the pieces together, thinking about what Applebloom had said. "Maybe...maybe I do like her..." Button turned off the small lamp that sat on his bedside table, and threw his blankets over him as the light turned to darkness. He could here the crickets chirping outside quietly, as the moonlight shone through his window. Every time he closes his eyes, all he could see was that snow colored filly...the curly, pink and purple mane, and her emerald eyes. "I think I don't just like her...I think I have a...c-crush on her."He said aloud. He drifted off into a deep sleep, with the image of Sweetie Belle fixed in place in his dreams. Sweetie Belle lied awake, staring at the ceiling. She couldn't stop thinking about Button. Every time she would try to go to sleep, the image of Button would wake her up again. "Maybe a glass of water will help."She climbed out of bed, and walked downstairs to the kitchen. As she poured water from the tap, she heard hoofsteps walking into the kitchen behind her. The light flickered on as Sweetie turned around. "Sweetie Belle..."Rarity said. "What are you doing up at this hour?" "I couldn't sleep."Sweetie sipped from the glass. "Did you have a nightmare?" "No...I just...our new member, Button. I think I may...well..."She could feel herself blush. "Oh, I've seen this before. You've developed feelings for him haven't you."Rarity sighed in a dreamy state. "I remember my first coltfriend when I was your age. He was so handsome...so elegant. I was devastated when he moved away before my first year of high school."Rarity explained. "Well...what about me?"Sweetie asked. "The best thing you can do, is wait for tomorrow, and speak to him about it. Who knows, maybe he has the same feelings for you."Rarity explained. "Just make sure you speak to him in private about it."Rarity pulled Sweetie in for a brief hug. "Thanks Rarity. You're the best!"Sweetie finished the glass of water, and walked out of the kitchen. "Goodnight."