I was more than nervous, I was crying internally. What if she didn't want me to stay with me? What if I don't look good enough? So many questions ran inside my mind, and none of them were cheering me up.
I want- no. I Need to impress her. I need to impress Sonata Dusk.
Of course, I'm not the most romantic person in the world, and that's why I had Rarity help me. She had dated several times, at least, that's what she said. She knew what and what not to do and how to be really romantic. She even helped me find a five star place in the city and a great suit, even when I tried to decline the offer.
I just wanted this to be perfect and special for us. And nothing would stop me. And in such occasions, I do what I do best. Check, re-check and plan.
This night will be perfect, even if I-
"What about this one, Darling?" Rarity napped me out of my thoughts as she showed me a second suit, this one a sparkling persian blue with dark-blue sleeves.
"Rarity, I know you're trying to help, but I look like a blue disco ball in that one. Do you have anything simpler?"
"I think I have something in here." Rarity said as she walked to the closet. "Here we go." Sh said, pulling out a white and grey-striped sweater shirt. "This should compliment your hair, no?" Rarity lets out a little smile while looking at me with approval.
I nodded and went to the dressing room. I looked at the mirror. Rarity was right thought, the sweater compliments my silver hair and my pale-white skin.
I then left the dressing room to find that the girls were in front of me.
"Nice shirt." Said Rainbow Dash.
"Thanks." I said.
"So, ya ready for yer date?" Asked Aj.
"Well, yes and no." I was suddenly shook by Pinkie.
"C'mon. Shake off that first-date jitters!" she exclaimed at I felt dizzy and the need to release the contents of my stomach were starting to rise up to my mouth. Thankfully, Sunset pulled Pinkie before I could do that.
"Thanks." I said, disoriented.
"You're welcome." She said.
"So, onwards to Casper's house!" said Pinkie.
The rumbling noise of Thunder echoed in the sky as Rarity kept fussing on my clothes. The rain then poured down. I sighed heavily, there goes plan B.
"Cheer up Darling. It's just rain. The world isn't going to end. You can borrow Applejack's truck." Rarity said.
"Aj owns a truck?" I asked.
"Yep. Use them fer deliveries." Said Aj as she puts a hand on her pocket. She pulls it out and threw me the keys. "Here."
Thanks. It's Eight o' clock now, so I gotta go. See ya later." I said, going outside.
"Go get them, Tiger." Rarity said as I entered the truck. I put the keys and turned it, resulting a sputter from the engine and then nothing. I tried it again, and the same happened. I did it a few more times. and the truck still didn't start. I sighed.
"Guess I'm walking." I muttered.
I knocked three times on my door. Still, it's kinda weird why I knock on my house. Anyway, The door opened and it revealed Aria.
"Nice shirt." She said as she let me in. "So, where've you been?"
"Rarity's boutique." I said. "Where's Sonata?"
"Right here." I heard her voice behind me. I turned around and saw her, wearing a light-blue dress that fell just below her knees, as a small, fluffy jacket to protect her from the cold. She still wore her sneakers, though.
"Wow..." I said, making her blush. She looked so cute when she blushes. She looks more shy than Fluttershy, and I thought it was impossible. "You look nice." Said Sonata.
"Thanks. You too." I said.
"So, where are we going?" She asked.
"To the best restaurant here in Canterlot. Then, I'm planning to go to the Gaia Gardens for stargazing, but since it's raining, we just have to cancel it." I said.
"It's alright. So, shall we?" Sonata asked.
"We shall." I said, giving her a small kiss on the cheek, when Aria decided to groan.
"If you're going to do that here, then just kill me already. I have enough sappiness to get by each day." Moaned Aria.
"Fine, let's get going." I said as I opened the door.
"Bring me back something." Said Aria just before I closed the door.
We took a cab to the restaurant, and I saw Sonata's eyes shine. The front of the restaurant was extremely fancy. and its name, "Le Grand" was shining.
"Have you ever been in this place before?" I asked.
"Once. When we still had our powers." Sonata said. "We sung our way here."
"Ah, I see." I said as I approached the counter where a man with a handle moustache was doing his job. He wore a tux and a monocle.
"We have a reserved table here." I said.
"By the name of sir..." He started looking on his list.
"Casper. Casper Nocturne."
"Excuse me for a moment." He said as he read the reservations. "I'm sorry, Mr. Nocturne, but I fear that no reservations have been made for you or your lady friend." He said.
"Wait.. But... I- Rainbow Dash and Rarity Belle made it for us." I said. "Isn't it on their names or something like that?" I asked desperately. Sonata looked at me with a neutral expression. Was she not worried? The whole evening could be ruined by this!
"NO rainbow Dash or Rarity Belle here, kind sir. Again, I'm sorry." He said.
"Rainbow Elizabeth Dash And Rarity Victoria Belle... I'm going to f***ing kill you!"
"Casper? We can just go to the Gaia Garden; the rain has stopped. Looks like your plans aren't ruined after all." Sonata gave me a little hopeful smile, one that slightly calmed my nerves.
"You're right, let's go." I said and turned to the man. "Thank you for your service, sir." I said as we went out of the restaurant.
"Besides," she whispered. "The food there's disgusting. I mean, who would want to eat snails?" She said. we both chuckled at that.
"Still, Rarity and Rainbow are going to get it." I said as I felt a tuft of my hair stand up.
Gaia's Garden was completely silent, not even the animals were making a sound. People usually didn't go there at this day of the week. The only light came from the moon and the occasional fireflies. It was absolutely perfect for...
"Closed for Works"
"What the? Oh, come on!" I looked up to the sky. "Why do you want to mess with me this day, of all days?!" I shouted. Suddenly, A stray lightning bolt hit the ground a few feet away from us.
Sonata laughed at my actions, and the unexpected answer. "it's okay, we can just go watch a movie. Cass, it's no problem." I felt another tuft of hair standing up on my head.
"But, Sonata.."
"Casper, I said it's fine. Let's go. I heard they're playing 'My Little Puppy: Canis Girls' there." She said.
Okay. Let's go... Again."
At the theater...
We were trying to watch the movie, but I can't focus due to two idiots laughing and making unnecessary comments about the movie.
"Hey, what about some licking? They're dogs, right?" Said one of them.
"Yeah, especially right there." The two of them laughed hysterically as they kicked mine and Sonata's seats. I sighed and I felt all of my hair stand up in rage. I looked at them and shouted.
"Shut your trumpets and stop kicking the seats!" I said. Dang, it feels good to get mad again. Haven't had this one in about... three years or so? Anyway...
"We're trying to watch the movie! And if you make any noise again, I'm gonna drag you outside, knock you out, spray bleach on your faces and carve a great, big smile on your faces, you understand me? Now shut your mouths or I'll shut them for you. Permanently." I lowered my voice for a bit. "You think I won't do it? Just try me. Try me. 'Cause you'll never see tomorrow again!" I huffed and the entire room clapped at me as I slumped in my seat.
"This is the worst date ever!" I thought to myself as I placed my head on my palms for the rest of the movie.
After the movie, we started to walk back home. Sonata was smiling after seeing the movie, while I barrage myself with insults.
"Stupid, stupid, stupid." I said to myself. "Why did Sonata even like you? You're nothing but a immature, hot-tempered, son-of-a-b-"
"Cass? " Sonata snapped me out of my thought. "Yeah?" I responded. "Yeah, respond like a sheep. Way to go, Casper."
"Tonight was fun." She simply said.
"What? But Sonata, We didn't do anything. We couldn't even focus on the movie because of those goons." I said.
"True, but I enjoyed being with you, no matter what happens." She said as she kisses me briefly. "Besides, you're cute when you're angry." She giggled as I blushed in embarrassment. She giggled louder when she saw me, turning me a bit more redder. Suddenly, the door opened and it revealed Aria on her PJs and her hair no longer tied on their usual pigtails.
"Ugh, would you get in already?" She complained. "If you two haven't notice yet, it's 11:16 PM and the whole neighborhood is fast asleep. So shut up, get in, and go to sleep." She said. We looked at each other for a minute, and laughed, causing Aria to face-palm.
"You two are the worst." She said, with a small sad look at me. We then entered my house, got dressed, and went to sleep.
Tonight was... Ugh, I can't even tell. I was tired, yes. Disappointed? Definitely. But, as long as Sonata's happy, I would glady go through it again.