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// A concert?  Simply fabulous! 
// Story: My best friend 
// by BewhoUr 
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   I have learned from my mistakes.  I must watch from afar.  So bright and early today, I grabbed my binoculars and immediately began my research.  And, as if on cue, a couple seconds after I raised my binoculars to the window, Pinkie pie trotted out of Sugarcube corner- and straight towards my boutique.  I practically dropped the binoculars, ran past Opal and almost knocked the poor sleepy kitty over, and galloped down the stairs to the door, which I opened before Pinkie even had a chance to knock.

"Well, hello Pinkie!  What a surprise!" Things were going fine.  What could she want?  Everything was going OK, right?  Pinkie shifted her hooves.  I tilted my head questioningly.  Pinkie?  Acting… shy?  Finally, after what seemed like forever, Pinkie blushed slightly and said,

"Well… hi Rarity.  I need your help with something." My eyes widened in hope.  Maybe she wanted help trying to impress Cheese?  How romantic!  So naturally, I was not entirely sure when she said, "Cheese asked me out and I said yes, now I need a dress and I have no idea how to act on our date and I'm sure I'll mess things up what do I do?!" I stared in shock, taking in everything that she had just babbled about.  Asked her out?  No!  It was too soon!  They needed more time to build a friendly relationship before they became lovers!  Of all the things that could happen, this was the worst.  Possible.  Thing! 

And strangely, the best.  I decided to quickly change my opinion of Pinkie's news and do a small hop in the air.  After all, this put my plan ahead about 5 days!  And while they hadn't quite developed a romantic relationship yet, that could all change once I got Pinkie looking simply GORGEOUS!  

"Goodness my dear, of course I'll help!  I'm so happy for you!" I ushered Pinkie inside as she breathed a sigh of relief and said,

"Gee, thanks Rarity.  I'm kinda nervous… am I being silly?"

"Of course not!  Especially since I am going to make you shine like a star!" I closed the door behind me as my mind buzzed to work.   If Cheese was going to fall in love with Pinkie on such short notice, she would have to be absolutely glamorous, the cutest pony in town.  And of course, I had to teach her how to act properly around a stallion.  Especially one that had an interest around her.  But first came the outfit.  I giggled as I fitted Pinkie into a couple new dresses and switched out some fabric and ribbon until I finally found the PERFECT dress.  It was one that I had made a while ago, long before operation romance in Ponyville.  It had a blue collar that was turned up with loose edges so it slightly flopped down at the top.  I have to say, it matched Pinkie's eyes perfectly.  As if that wasn't fabulous enough, the dress was a dark pink mess of glitter.  It tightly hugged Pinkies sides, but after the stunning blue belt the dress poofed elegantly.  The whole thing just looked perfect on her.   After the dress had been fit I found a comb and tried to brush out that mess of pink hair, but it wouldn't cooperate.  Pinkie seemed to find this extremely amusing, as she was giggling like a maniac...  

After that, some hastily put on blue eyeshadow (the same kind I use, doesn't it look fabulous?) signaled the end of our little makeover session.  All that was left to do was teach Pinkie some elegance.  So of course, we started with the basics.  Blushing and giggling whenever your date said something, batting your eyelashes, and overall acting like a lady.  I don't think Pinkie took it too seriously, but since when does she take anything seriously?  I could tell she was trying to learn what she could though.  She really is a great friend.  Finally, the little instructional course was over and Pinkie was ready to go.

"Where is Cheese taking you darling?"

"A concert in Apploosa!"

"A concert?  Simply fabulous!"