Creo had been happily walking through Ponyville, taking in the peaceful nature of the town. After walking through the town, he came upon Fluttershy's cottage. "My, what a cozy little homestead this is. I wonder who lives here?" He walked up to the front door and was about to knock on it, but then he heard the sound of singing and tweeting coming from behind the cottage. Curious, he followed the humming to the back of the cottage and found Fluttershy lightly singing along with some birds. "Oh, hey! Fluttershy!"
Fluttershy and the birds stopped their singing and turned towards Creo. "Oh, Creo! It's you. Sorry I didn't see you there," she then flew down in front of him. "What can I do for you?"
"Well, actually, I just happened upon this town as I was walking around; I didn't know that you lived here, since I didn't get a chance to learn about you ponies before Rarity dragged me away," Creo laughed.
Fluttershy giggled. "Well, I'd be happy to show you around, I mean, if you want."
"I would like that very much," Creo bowed in reverence.
Fluttershy felt flattered by his gesture. “Oh, well then, let’s go,” she then started showing Creo the nature around her house.
Creo marveled at the beautiful plants and large variety of animals living near Fluttershy. “I’ve never seen so many different animals living in one place before! It’s incredible!”
"Well, I do like animals very much; I care for them like they are part of my family."
"Awww, what a nice thought," Creo said. "It must be great being able to live in harmony with nature like you do."
“It is very great, Creo. I think my favorite thing in the world is spending time with my animal friends—although that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy spending time with my friends a lot, too! Ohh…please don’t tell them I said that, Creo.”
“Calm down, Fluttershy. There’s no way friends like yours could ever be mad at you for something like that. They as well as I understand your love for animals," Creo placed his hoof on Fluttershy's shoulder.
She looked back up at him, and lightly smiled. "Y-yes...you're right, Creo. My friends wouldn't do that. Sometimes I forget that...thank you..."
"Of course, Fluttershy. After all, you're my friend now, and friends look out for each other, as I've written in one of my stories."
"Yes, you're right...I'm glad I have a nice friend like you who knows that so well."
"Well, thanks, Fluttershy, but I'm nowhere as nice as you are."
Fluttershy blushed again. "...me..?"
"Indeed. You are most definitely the sweetest and kindest pony I have ever met. Even though we haven't known each other that long, I can tell how kind you truly are," Creo smiled.
Fluttershy couldn't think of what to say. Nopony had ever said how nice she was in such a compassionate way before. "...I...umm...I..."
"Are you okay, Fluttershy? Did I say something wrong?"
“Oh, no, not at all. It's just...umm...well…” Fluttershy scratched the ground with her hoof, unable to say what she wanted to Creo.
“…well, maybe it’s best I go now. I don’t want to bother you any longer,” Creo turned around to leave.
“Wait!” Fluttershy shouted, which caused Creo to stop and turn his head towards her.
“What is it, Fluttershy?”
"Umm…it was nice seeing you again…"
"Oh, well, it was nice seeing you, too, Fluttershy. Goodbye," Creo turned back forwards and continued leaving.
"...goodbye..." Fluttershy stood there, waving, until Creo was out of sight. She then slumped down on the ground. "Ow..I must have sat down too hard," she rubbed her hurt bottom, and then went back to thinking about Creo. "It's very strange...I feel differently about Creo than I do for other ponies," she said. "It's like...I care for him as a friend, but much more than that. Something...more..." Fluttershy then gasped at her realization. "Oh...my...can that really be it..?" Fluttershy thought of Creo once more, and how sweetly he had treated her. Fluttershy then closed her eyes, smiled, and blushed, knowing full well how she really felt about Creo.