One year.

That is how long we have been together.

And what a year it has been, when I first met you, I had no idea what to make of you. I was so nervous and shy, that I tried to avoid you so I wouldn’t have to talk to you. But you must have found that endearing, because you would always try to start a conversation with me every single day.

At first, it was nothing but awkward silence, but as time went on, and I got more used to your presence, we started speaking more and more until we eventually would end up happily talking to each other for hours on end.

I don’t know when I fell in love with you, it must’ve been when I first met you.

But it doesn’t matter now, I confessed my feelings for you and you happily accepted them, and we’ve been dating ever since.

When I found out that our one year anniversary will occur on the Saturday after the Grand Galloping Gala, I immediately wrote to Princess Celestia so she can give me an extra ticket for you, I’d never thought she would actually pull through.

My friends we’re very excited for me when I told them you were coming with me as my date, especially Dash, she was so proud of me, I think I almost saw a tear of joy roll down her cheek when she heard the news.

I still don’t know why I fell in love with you, maybe it was the fact that for some reason, I feel safe and comfortable around you. Everytime you smile, all my worries seem to disappear and I couldn’t help but smile back. I knew that you are always going to be there for me no matter what.

Soon...the night of the Gala came and I saw how handsome you were, it was a simple suit, but it looked great on you, Rarity may be inexperienced when it comes to making formal wear for stallions, but she did a great job.

“You look beautiful.” you compliment, my mane tied in a beehive, wearing a beautiful green dress with a butterfly motif. “My little butterfly.” you playfully tease. I just blush when you say that.

Me, you and my friends all went to Canterlot together, the Gala being held at the grand ballroom at the royal palace. I was walking beside you, occasionally nuzzeling your neck, savoring every single minute with you. You are my first coltfriend, and I want to enjoy this while it lasted.

The princess would happily greet us at the entrance, Twilight staying by her side, as usual, before we make our way inside the ballroom. You lead me to an empty table for just the two of us. The atmosphere is so romantic, especially when staring at you.

“Do you know how to dance?” you ask. I didn’t know what to say, I hardly go to formal parties, let alone dance. I just quietly and nervously shake my head. “That’s okay...I’ll show you.” you then offer your hoof, I take it and you lead me to the dance floor. “I will lead, and you will follow, okay?” you assure. I just silently nod, fully trusting you.

I have never danced before until that night, but as you said, all I had to do was follow, and everything will handle themselves. I don’t know how many songs we danced to. Three? Six? A dozen? Doesn't matter, because I felt the eyes of every pony at the Gala stare at us, something I normally hate, but with you...I loved it.

Once we finished our last dance, everyone cheered for us, especially our friends, and complimented us on how beautiful we looked as a couple. “Want to go on a walk in the gardens?” you ask. You always knew that the gardens were my favorite place.

“That would be lovely.” I smiled.

Walking side-by-side, together, and alone with nothing but the garden animals to keep us company was the greatest moment of my life so far...I wanted it to last forever. “The flowers breathe differently at night.” you muse, as you take a yellow rose from a bush and gently place it in my beehive of a mane. It was at the moment, that finally decided it was time for us to take the next step in our relationship.

“I’m ready.” I say to you. You fully know what it means.

“Are you sure? I don’t want any regrets when we do this.”

“I’m positive.” I have never been more sure in my life. We’ve been dating for a year already, and knowing you, you would never dare to take it far without my approval. But tonight was the night in which I finally did.

“Okay then. If you insist.” you nod with a smile.

We head back inside to see that the Gala has finished, only the Princess, my five friends and the two of us left. Celestia offered us to spend the night at the palace in the many guest rooms and we all happily accepted. I still don’t know if Celestia planned this out on purpose or not, but she gave me and you the largest guest room in the palace. I’ll need to thank her for that.

I lead you inside the guest room and once you close the door, I immediately pounce and begin to kiss you with as much passion as I could. Our tongues happily exploring each of our mouths. I push you onto the large bed as I began to take off my dress.

“Are you still sure about this?” you ask one last time.

“I am sure.” I assure, after taking off my slippers and dress. “I will lead, and you will follow, okay?” I then undo my beehive of a mane, causing it to become free and flowing again. You just nod, ready to do this.

I get on top of you as we restart our kiss. I take off your suit as I begin to run kisses down your body, I want everything that I kiss to be mine, mine and nopony else. If any mare wants to share, they have to ask my permission first. My kisses continue to go lower, and lower, and lower until my lips finally reach their goal, a devious smile forms on my lips.

“Wait, you don’t-” I immediately place my hoof on your mouth.

“Like I said...just follow my lead.” I assure as I happily place my mouth around your stallionhood.

You protest at first...but eventually you accept what I’m doing as you just go along with the motions. Just the way I like it, because I always wanted to remind you that your body is mine, all mine, and that I can have it anytime I want, no questions asked.

What happened afterwards was, to me, one big blur of kissing and passionate moans, I think we ended up doing it two or three times, I’m not sure, but I do remember watching the sun rise before finally passing out from exhaustion, and I also remember becoming very dominate and demanding near the end, but you didn’t seem to mind it all.

“Well, well, well, my little butterfly is finally awake.” you playfully tease, the first words I hear as I finally awake. I look around the room to find you standing at the foot of the bed, and a tray of food on the night stand. I turn to the dresser mirror, to see that my mane is a wild mess, all parts of my fur matted with sweat, and the entire room, especially me, smelling musky.

“Hungry?” you ask. I just quietly nod.

You happily take the tray and place it over me as I remain on the bed. It was a meal of buttered toast and hot chocolate. “Thank you.” I manage to say.

“For what?” you ask, curious.

“For everything, for making this night the best night of my life, for the breakfast, for always being there and...” I was having trouble coming up with what to say next, until I finally came up with something. “...and for allowing me to take the lead.”

You just smile. “Well...I did lead you through the dance, I thought it was only fair to have your turn for tonight.” I love it when you’re cheeky.

We both just laugh at what you said.

My name is Fluttershy...and if you are reading this, you finally know about what I consider to be our greatest night together...not counting our wedding night of course. But that’s a story for another time.

Love,

Your wife and special somepony forever and always.
Thank you.

Author's Note

Some romantic fluff for you as proof that I can be deep.