Sweetie Belle falls in love with the new colt in town, a colt that most ponies would identify him as the average antisocial gaming nerd. To Sweetie however, he's her Prince Blueblood to Rarity (That is before the Gala). He's the colt that she wanted to have by her side. He is Button Mash. Cover art by Superrobotrainbowpig on DeviantArt. Inspired by Jan Animations and his tumblr blog, Ask-Thecrusaders.
*RiIiIiIiIiIiIiIiIiIiIiNG* The bell rang loudly as Cheerilee walked into a classroom of a chatty class of colts and fillies. She neatly put last weeks exams on her desk, all graded and ready to be given back to the students.
"Settle down class."She said kindly. As usual, the class grew quieter at the sound of her soft friendly voice. "Thank you everypony. Now before we begin today, I would like to introduce a new student that will be joining us today. Come on in."She looked over towards the door, where all the students drifted their gaze to the bottom of the doorway. A brown hoof appeared, then another, and soon, the class could clearly see the face of their new student walking into the class. "Everypony, meet Button."Cheerilee said as the colt stood in front of the classroom proudly.
"Hello everyone!"He said cheerfully. "My name is Button Mash!"Button tried hard to keep himself from galloping in joy. "I'm excited to meet some new ponies, and make some friends!"
"That's great Button. You can take a seat over there next to Diamond Tiara."Cheerilee pointed towards an empty desk next to one of the class bullies. Diamond Tiara rolled her eyes as Button gladly hopped in the desk with a smile. "Now I'd like to pass out last weeks math exam's. Afterwards, we're beginning the new unit on Multiplication!"Cheerilee said as she begun placing a graded test on each students desk. Cheerilee placed one of Diamond Tiara's desk, and she seemed to snarl.
"An F!"She yelled. "Miss Cheerilee I believe you'v graded this wrong."She said in a smug and disappointed tone.
"Miss Diamond Tiara, I believe I graded your test fairly, and you failed. Now would you kindly keep your attitude at an appropriate level, unless you want to see me after school and have a chat with your father."Cheerilee scolded the misbehaving student, writing a small dash on the chalkboard.
"Ooooh"The majority of the students covered their snouts and widened their eyes.
"What are you all looking at?"Diamond Tiara turned her head to face her classmates behind her, greeting them with an angry glare.
"Ahem."Cheerilee said with her hooves crossed. Diamond Tiara looked back with an irritated face.
"Hmph."She said crossing her hooves.
"Now, I'd like to begin the unit with explaining and showing the difference between multiplication, and addition." Cheerilee wrote two equations on the board. One read "2+2=", while the one to the left of it read, "2x2=". "Now, who can tell me what two plus two equals?"Cheerilee asked. A yellow filly with a red mane quickly raised her hoof. "Yes, Applebloom."
"Four!"She exclaimed.
"Correct."Cheerilee wrote a 4 at the end of the first equation. "Now Applebloom, tell me what this is."She pointed to the unfinished equation.
"Four!"Applebloom exclaimed again.
"Correct."Cheerilee wrote 4, and wrote two more equations. "3+3", and "3x3".
"This aint so hard."Applebloom said in a smug tone.
"Now, who'd like to solve this equation. How about you Button?"Cheerilee looked over at Button.
"Okay. They're both six!"He responded.
"Close..."Cheerilee wrote 6 at the end of the first equation. "But three times three isn't six I'm afraid."
"Huuuh?"The class said at the same time. Cheerilee chuckled under her breathe.
"Three times three actually equals nine."She wrote 9 at the end of the other equation. "Now begins the fun part. You see, in addition, you're simply adding something on. In multiplication you're, 'not so simply' multiplying something times a certain number. Take two times two. If I were to say this in a more descriptive way, I'd say, 'Two sets of Two's'. Which happens to so be four. But when you take three sets of three's, you would do something like this."Cheerilee wrote "3+3+3" on the board. "Three sets of three's. Three plus three plus three equals nine."
"Now here's a tricky one."She wrote "1x1" on the board. "Any volunteers?"The hooves of the class stayed down as some of the students thought about what Cheerilee had said. Finally, an orange hoof was raised. "Scootaloo."She called.
"Is it one?"Scootaloo asked.
"Yes! Yes it is, well done Scootaloo."Cheerilee wrote a one next to the equation, and erased the other equations around it. "Keep in mind everypony, that anything times one, is itself. So ten times one is ten, one hundred times one is one hundred, can anyone guess what one million times one is?"
"One million?"A silver filly responded.
"Correct Silver Spoon. You all are learning very fast."Cheerilee looked up at the clock near the door leading in and out of the classroom. "It seems time isn't on my side today. Lunch is about- *RIIIIIIIIING*
The lunch bell cut the purple mare off. Her students quickly jumped out of their seats and rushed out on to the playground outside. Button had no intention of rushing out, and took his time walking out of the classroom. Three fillies did the same. Miss Cheerilee mentioned their names during the lesson. The yellow filly was "Applebloom", and the orange filly was "Scootaloo". He wasn't sure about the third one though. But at the sight of this white furred filly Button seemed to have a spark within him. Though, he didn't notice it, nor feel anything. He continued to walk out to join the rest of the class with the three fillies right behind him.
"Wait!"He heard. The three fillies were now running up to him. They all came to a quick halt in front of his hooves. "Button, right?"Applebloom asked.
"Yup."Button responded.
"Well howdy there partner. I'm Applebloom, this is Scootaloo, and that's Sweetie Belle."Applebloom said presenting her fellow crusaders.
"Nice to meet you all."Button said.
"Now, we noticed you didn't have a cutie mark on that their flank o'yers."Applebloom put her hoof around Button's neck making him blush, while she pointed her other hoof towards his flank.
"Uh...yeah."Button said keeping a smile.
"Well I'd like to introduce you to our club!"Applebloom said releasing him from her hooves.
"It's a society!"Sweetie Belle said.
"Club, society, whatever."Scootaloo said.
"Ahem, well anyway, our club is dedicated to helping those in need of a cutie mark, and to rid of the existence of the Blank Flank."Applebloom explained.
"A club for getting cutie marks!"Button's face lit up with a smile. "Gee-wiz that sounds awesome."
"So, would you like to join?"Scootaloo asked.
"I'd love to join!"Button responded. The three fillies gasped loudly, and stared at each other in excitement.
"YAY!"They yelled at the same time while they jumped off the ground.
"So how do I join?"Button asked
"Just follow us after school. We have a classified location for the initiation of a new member, as well as the club's meeting point."Applebloom explained. *RIIIIIIIIING*
The bell rang again as the second half of the day started, and the students rushed back into the classroom. "This is going to be the best!"Button thought to himself, as he imagined what the days after today would be like. What he imagined is far beyond what reality had planned for him.
"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."
Side Note-I like the popular name Milano for Button's Mom, I think it goes well
The following day begun with thunder and lightning along with heavy rain that poured down from the clouds above. Button approached the school alongside his mother Milano, as did the many colts and fillies around him.
"Have a good day sweetie." Milano said, giving Button a peck on the forehead. Button cringed and pulled away.
"Mom~." He complained. Milano giggled as she turned to return home. Button rolled his eyes and walked into the school where his classmates were already sitting, waiting for Cheerilee to begin. Button put his saddlebag away, and sat in his desk. He turned around looking nervously, and saw Sweetie Belle staring right back at him with a similar expression of nervousness on her face. *RING~*
The bell chimed loudly as Cheerilee walked into the classroom with her mane soaked and dripping, just like her students. She shook her head a bit, before turning to the class.
"Good morning class. I hope you've had a dryer morning than I" She giggled humorously. "I'd like to let you all know that we'll be going on a field trip today!" The entire class seemed to gasp in joy. "We'll be taking a trip to the History and Science museum." The class suddenly silenced for a brief moment, before a number of ears dropped in disappointment.
"Aw...~"They whined. Button seemed to be the only one who was rather excited to be going to a museum.
"It'll be fun."Cheerilee said in an attempt to brighten her student's moods. "The school carriage will be here in five minutes. Bring your lunch and saddlebags with you." The class departed from their desks, and retrieved their saddlebags from the back of the room.
As they returned to their desks, the door leading out of the classroom swung open, and a stallion poked his head through the doorway. "All set to go Miss Cheerilee." He said.
"Alright class, let's go." Cheerilee led the way as her students followed her into the school carriage. Button was last to board the carriage. He looked down the carriage to find an open seat, only to find his only option was right next to Sweetie Belle at the back of the carriage. He gulped, as he made his way to the empty seat. He sat down, and felt himself begin to tremble.
"Calm Down. We're only going to the museum." He thought to himself. He reached into his saddlebag, and dug for one of his prized possessions. Sweetie Belle watched us he dug, and eventually found what he was looking for. Button pulled out a small rectangular device that had a number of buttons on the sides. "This should do the trick." His thoughts were interrupted by a quiet gasp from Sweetie Belle.
"You have a JoyBoy too!"She spoke. She reached into her saddlebag, and pulled out an identical device, only Sweetie's was a bright pink colour. Button felt the pressure and nervousness suddenly flush away at the sight of the small pink device.
"You like video games too."He spoke, turning on his JoyBoy. Sweetie Belle nodded as she pressed the power button, and her screen lit up shortly after Button's. "Cool. I've never met a filly who likes video games." Sweetie blushed uncontrollably as Button begun to play Tetris.
Just as she begun to play, the screen on her JoyBoy suddenly went black. "Oh, I forgot to charge it last night." Sweetie said, putting the JoyBoy away. She crossed her hooves in disappointment. Button felt a feeling of selfishness wash over him as he held his JoyBoy in front of Sweetie.
"Uh..." He nervously spoke. "Here, you can play with mine."He put the small gaming device in her hooves. Sweetie blushed as he let go as she held it.
"Thank you..." The kind gesture reminded her of what she needed to do. "Button...I need to talk to you." She quietly spoke. She put down the JoyBoy, and looked at Button, who nervously stared back.
"I...I need to as well." He spoke.
"Last night...I..."She stuttered nervously, trying to find the right words to help the situation. "I was up getting a glass of water when my sister came in...she spoke to me about..." She paused for a brief moment, "something, and...it made me realize something."
"I couldn't sleep last night...for some reason...I, uh...I just...I couldn't stop thinking about you."It seemed as though his thoughts let out a massive sigh of relief the moment he got his words out of him.
"What do you mean?" Sweetie asked.
"Well...I just...well, I think you're really nice Sweetie...and" Button's cheeks flared red suddenly. "I think I like you." Sweetie's eyes widened as her cheeks flushed pink.
"...I had the same problems last night. My sister spoke to me...and it made me realize that...well...I like you too." Sweetie had the same feeling of relief within her. It took Button a moment to realize what she said.
"Really?" He asked.
"Yeah...you're pretty smart, funny...and-"
"Hey lovebirds!" A voice from the seats in front of them startled Sweetie and Button. Both of them looked forward, and stared at Scootaloo and Applebloom, who poked their heads up over their seats.
"Hey AB. Hey Scoots, what's up?" Sweetie asked.
"Nothing much, just eavesdropping." Scootaloo replied with a mischievous grin on her face.
"On who?" Button asked.
"Oh nopony really, just a colt and filly expressin' their feelin's for each other."Applebloom replied. Button and Sweetie realized they had been eavesdropping on them the entire time.
"Hey!" Sweetie's face scrunched up in irritation. Button only blushed furiously.
"Relax Sweetie. I won't judge you...at least you didn't freak out as much as Applebloom when she found out that we knew who she liked." Scootaloo turned her attention towards Applebloom, who knew exactly where this is going.
"Don't start." She said.
"What happened?" Button asked.
"Oh nothing. Me and Scoots just found out that Applebloom loves Pi-"
"One, day!" Applebloom cut Sweetie Belle off.
"I said it before, and I'll say it again. It was love at first si-"
"ONE. DAY." Applebloom cut Scootaloo off.
"Girls!" Miss cheerilee said from the front of the bus. "Please, sit down in your seats." Scootaloo turned back around giggling, while Applebloom only had a look of irritation on her face.
The carriage suddenly stopped. Sweetie and Button looked out the window, to see a large well built building in front of them. "Alright everypony. Please gather your things and step off the bus. Front row first, last row last."Miss Cheerilee said as the carriage driver opened the door at the front.
Button buckled his saddlebag around him. "This is gonna be awesome."
Sweetie Belle walked into Rarity's Boutique dripping with rainwater. As she closed the door, she heard hoofsteps coming toward her.
"Oh Sweetie Belle, you're absolutely soaked!"Rarity said as she trotted down from upstairs. She quickly turned turned left into the bathroom as she reached the lower floor, and came back out with a white towel. "Dry yourself off Sweetie. Mother and Father would prefer it if you didn't get a cold."
Sweetie Belle wrapped herself comfortably in the towel, immediately feeling the cold wet being replaced by warmth. "So tell me Sweetie, how did your little talk go with your friend?"Rarity asked as she sat on the couch. Sweetie sat next to her still wrapped in the towel.
"Well, I found out that he likes video games too."Sweetie spoke recalling the events on the way to the museum. "He also said that he liked me too and..."Sweetie blushed, "We've got a date on saturday."
Upon hearing those words, Rarity's eyes lit of with excitement. She gasped, and leaped up off of the seat. "Oh my word this must be done properly!"Rarity grabbed a line of measuring tape on a table nearby, and returned to Sweetie. As she begun measuring Sweetie's legs, she begun to speak in excitement.
"Oh my little sister's having her first date. I must make you a dress for this!"Rarity spoke quickly, but very fluently as Sweetie rolled her eyes.
"Do I have to?"She asked.
"If you mean do you have to wear a dress, then yes! It's an absolute must Sweetie. I mean it's your first date! It must be perfect. Oh I know I'll put together a white dress with...hm..."Rarity thought, "and foal blue patterns here and there."
Rarity took away the measuring tape and walked upstairs. Sweetie followed. "So what's the lucky colt's name?"Rarity asked.
"His name is Button."Sweetie replied in an annoyed tone.
"Such a sweet little name. I shall book you two a reservation at the fanciest place in Ponyville! Oh it'll be marvelous!."Rarity exclaimed. She grabbed a pencil and quickly sketched her idea of the dress that Sweetie would wear. Sweetie Belle never enjoyed Rarity going overboard with these kinds of things. Sweetie Belle had to help her enough with other dresses.
She only wanted the date to be something simple, like going down to sugarcube corner for a milkshake, or a day at the park. None of this romantic stuff with a candle between them and fancy clothing...
Button's House
Button sat at the dinner table with a smile as he observed his plate of noodles and tomato sauce. He gladly begun eating as his mother looked at him with a delighted expression. "Well someone's happy today? What's the occasion?"She asked. Button swallowed the mouthful of noodles in his mouth and spoke.
"Well there's this filly at school that I really liked, and I asked her out on a date and she said yes!"Button spoke quickly. Milano took a moment to process what he said, and looked up knowing the disappointment that would soon wash over her son.
"I'm sorry to say this Button but, I don't want you dating anyone right now."She said. Button's ears perked up as he stopped chewing his food. He swallowed again, and opened his mouth.
"What?"
"You're too young to be dating anyone right now Button. I'm glad that you're taking notice of some of the fillies at your school, but I can't allow you to date them. Not yet anyway."Button's cheery attitude faded as he more disappointment grew within him, just as Milano knew it would.
"But Mom-"
"No buts Button. You aren't dating any filly until you're older, and that's final."Milano's tone grew stricter as Button became irritated and angry. Button put down his silverware and stepped down from the table in frustration. "Where are you going young man?"She called after Button as he marched upstairs.
"I've lost my appetite."Button spoke in an angry Humgonian tone.
"Either sit down and eat, or it's no TV and video games for the rest of the night."Milano got up, and stood at the bottom of the staircase as the sound of Button's bedroom door slammed shut. "Make that tomorrow night too!"
Button lied in his bed, staring at the ceiling as Sweetie Belle lingered in his mind. He threw off his covers, and jumped out of the bed. He slowly walked over to his window, and stared out over Ponyville. From his second story window, he could see Rarity's boutique in the distance. Most of the lights in the building were still on, illuminating the surrounding buildings.
"Too young for dating."He said mocking his own mother. "We'll see about that. I'm old enough to date! I'll show her."The thought of saying 'I told you so' to his mother lingered in Button's mind. He looked back at the boutique, and saw the lights go out one by one starting from the bottom. He sighed in disappointment, and quietly said to himself.
"Goodnight Sweetie...we'll figure something out."He could feel his pulse pick up speed as he mentioned her name...every passing second he fell deeper for Sweetie Belle...
"No."Button yelled in a whisper. "I can't just give up...maybe I can..."Button paused to think as he stared out his window. Just on the other side of the glass, a tree branch thick enough to support a full grown mare subtly swayed in the gentile breeze. "Perfect. I can sneak out and see her. Looks like 'The Stash' has come up with another evil plot, muhahaha!"Button laughed making sure to keep his volume down.
He unlatched the window, and pushed it open. As the cool air rushed in, the curtains begun swaying back and forth, and the fresh air filled the young colts lungs. He climbed up on to the frame of the window, and immediately looked down. His vertigo immediately kicked in, almost making him loose balance and fall out from the second story window. He quickly gripped himself together, and leaped into the branch. The branched heaved and swung as his weight threw it forward. Button dangled from the wood tightly, and slowly made his way to the trunk.
"Just...gotta...get...to the...trunk."He spoke quietly between breaths. He slowly moved to the trunk, and moved his fore hooves around it. Slowly, he climbed down the trunk like an inchworm, eventually reaching the bottom. "Finally."He said, as he walked around the tree. He then proceeded to slap himself in the face with his hoof. "I forgot I put those there..."He said as he had forgotten about a ladder he built on the tree for this purpose.
*Dink...dink*
"Hm..."Sweetie's eyes slowly opened as she sat up in her bed. She rubbed her heavy eyes and yawned as there was another 'dink' coming from the window. She quickly put on a night gown Rarity had given her, and went to the window. As she looked out, she saw a little colt standing beneath her with a big smile on his face. Sweetie unlatched the locks on her window, and pushed it open.
"Hi Button..."She spoke as her mane begun to wave in the breeze.
"Hi Sweetie. Sorry to wake you up, but I really needed to tell you something."Button replied from the ground.
"I do too, but you can go first."
"Okay...my mom said she didn't want me dating anyone...but I'm still gonna see you, in secret. What about you?"
"I'm sorry...I was gonna say that my sister is going overboard with the whole thing, and is trying to get me to do all this girly stuff that'll make me look 'prettier'."
"huh...why?"
"I don't know...it's the way she is. She imagined the two of us in the fanciest place in Ponyville with me wearing a cute little dress, and you in a sharp suit."
"Well, at least she's thinking about it. I just want to go to a place we both enjoy, and where we don't have to be all fancy and posh."Button did his best to put on a posh accent. Sweetie put her hoof over her muzzle and giggled. Button smiled and giggled with her.
"Hold on a second."Sweetie said, disappearing into her room. Several seconds passed, and she returned without a gown, and a makeshift rope that was made out of sheets and blankets. She tied the end to the radiator that was bolted into the floor next to the window, and threw the other end out.
"What are you doing?"Button asked. Sweetie climbed out her window, and slid down the 'rope' like a firepony in a fire station. She quickly made it to the ground below, landing with the quiet thud of her hind legs.
"Coming to see you."Sweetie replied as she turned towards Button. Button could feel his cheeks rise with heat as Sweetie neared him. "So, do you want to go anywhere?"
"I wonder if the arcade is still open."Button replied.
"Only one way to find out."Sweetie said as she walked past button. She looked back at Button, and brushed the ground with her hoof. "Race you!"She suddenly leaped away, and begun to gallop toward the arcade.
"Oh it's on."Button said.
"I won!"Sweetie said as she stopped outside the arcade building, littered with neon signs and decorations, including one that flashed 'open'. Button caught up, and stopped.
"Gah...You...had a...head start."Button replied as he worked to catch his breath.
"Well, what are you waiting for."Sweetie said as she walked into the building. Button quickly followed. Inside, many fillies and colts were playing various games including some of Button's favorites such as Hydro Thunder, Ski ball, and Street Fighter.
"What should we do first?"Button asked. Sweetie scanned the arcade for a game they'd both enjoy. She saw the two Hydro Thunder seats become vacant, and immediately took advantage.
"Here."She replied and quickly grabbed one of the seats. Button followed, and grabbed the other. "What map do you want to do?"Sweetie asked.
"Oh, Nile Adventure. I love that map."
"...oh you've already lost."Sweetie said with a smug tone. She picked Nile Adventure, and continued to pick Banshee, while Button picked Razorback.
"Bring it on."Button said as the countdown clock began.
"Three, Two, One."The game showed. "GO!"
Button immediately felt like he was driving a powerboat through Egypt's Nile River, as did Sweetie. Their imaginations took them into the race, as they sped off into the first corner. Both of them immediately aimed for the golden booster power up floating ahead. Button, having the inside line on the turn, got there first, and took the booster for himself. He immediately pressed the nitro button, and rocketed into first place completely emptying the booster tank.
Behind him, he saw Sweetie take a few red booster power ups, and use them straight away. Just as Sweetie caught up, she ran out of booster, and became hull to hull with Button. Both of them looked at each other with determination as they approached a ramp. They both went flying up into the air, hitting two golden booster power ups. Button leaved his booster alone, while Sweetie used a tiny bit to get ahead.
As they landed, Button hit a red power up that moved left and right across the track, filling up the rest of his booster he could hold. He immediately pressed the boost button, and begun to catch up to Sweetie. Sweetie quickly ran out as Button came flying past, still using all of the boost he could. As they came around the last few corners, Button ran out of booster. Sweetie caught up as the finish line came into view. With no boosters left in either of their tanks, they resorted to ramming each other to get first.
"Come on..."Button said quietly as his boat struck Sweetie's again and again. As they crossed the finished line at almost the same time, they stared at their screens, awaiting for the games decision on who won. Sweetie's face lit up as a golden '1' appeared on her screen, and a silver '2' appeared on Buttons.
"Yes!"She exclaimed.
"Good race."Button said. Sweetie didn't reply. Instead she pulled Button into a hug, and held him tight. Too tight for Button. "Ahg...Surprise Bear Hug."Button said.
"Who's the best at Hydro Thunder?"Sweetie asked teasingly.
"You are!"Button said as he tried to bear hug Sweetie back. Sweetie released him and put in a name for the scoreboard. She simply put in 'Sbelle' and clicked next. The name appeared first on the leaderboard, putting the previous name in second. Sweetie looked at the name, and laughed.
"Haha, look at this. I beat someone named 'BillyHaysHere'."Sweetie pointed at the screen.
"Hey, that's me."Button said.
"What?"
"uuh...what else do you want to do?"Button quickly said, trying to stall as Sweetie chuckled. "Let's just get a drink."
"So what kind of games do you like?"Sweetie Belle asked Button as they drank their soda's at the snack bar. Button looked at the clock which read '2:45am', and turned to Sweetie.
"I like all kinds, shooters, racing, strategy. Pretty much any kind of game."He replied.
"Same here, but my favorite games, are games you can compete at."Sweetie said with a competitive expression.
"Me too."Button agreed delightfully. "Hey I hate to be a bother but it's getting kinda late, and I think I better get home before my mom realizes I'm gone."Button said. Sweetie only replied with a yawn before agreeing with him.
"I don't want my sister to find my empty room with the window open. She's gonna think I've been foalnapped or something."
"Well, I had fun tonight. I hope we can do this again soon."Button's cheeks burned red as he smiled. "Come on let's go, I'll walk you home."Sweetie followed as they made their way to the exit.
"Here we are."Button said as he looked up at Sweetie's room, which seems like it was untouched after they left. "See you at school."Button began to walk away, before Sweetie pulled him back.
"I'm not letting you leave without a hug..."She said as she wrapped her hooves around him. Button hugged back, and held her just as she held him. "and without this."She released him, and without warning pushed her muzzle against his.
"Mmhf."The shock hit button like a bat. His cheeks grew bright red as Sweetie's lips caressed his. His mind felt like it was swaying up and down, before his eyes grew heavy and closed. Sweetie released him, and opened her eyes. She smiled as Button tried to collect what had just happened. Sweetie giggled, and waved goodbye as she clung to the 'rope', and started climbing.
"Bye Sweetie."
Button crept slowly to the front door, and turned it as quietly as possible. The door opened with a quiet creak as Button stepped into the house. Once inside, he closed the door slowly, making no noise what so ever. As he walked past the kitchen, the lights flicked on. Button turned quickly and saw his mother sitting in the kitchen with a stern look on her face.
"Sit..."She said, "You have some explaining to do."
Sweetie finally made it to the top, and fell into her room with a thud. She quickly pulled up the makeshift rope, and closed the windows. Behind her, she heard her door open, and the voice of Rarity.
"Sweetie Belle!"She said. "You are in SO much trouble young lady!"
Sweetie Belle could only gulp as Rarity approached her.
