Twilight Sparkle meets Richard Lyon, a human, and the two work closely to implement a bilateral inter-universal trade agreement between Equestria and Earth. Romance ensues, chopsticks are used, and there's a visit to the dentist. Incidentally, throughout all of this mushy business, Spike is neither abused, ignored, beat up nor made fun of.
Oh, and yes, it is a love story, despite the fact that I've repeatedly said I would never write a ship-fic. So sue me.
P.S. – This story was written for and submitted as an entry to "The Most Dangerous Game" writing contest sponsored by Obsolescence. Besides, what could be more dangerous than Twilight in love?