Dinky strolled into the library and was greeted by Princess Twilight when she entered, “Hi Dinky, I haven’t seen you here since every filly and colt came here for Twilight Time, does Cheerilee have a school report for you to do?”

“No, I wanted to look around on my own and do some light reading if that’s okay with you Missus Princess Twilight?”

Twilight blushed profusely before asking, “You, want to read, for fun?”

“Yu-huh!” Dinky said nodding happily.

“Oh! My! Gosh! YES!” Twilight said jumping into the air and fluttering excitedly, “What do you want to learn!? I can help you if you need it, oh and please just call me Twilight. I haven’t been a princess for long, “ She practically sang like she did when she met a young mind who wanted to learn and grow. A rarity for her in a small village like Ponyville. Even with the slight discomfort she still felt when ponies called her Princess Twilight.

“I think I’m good, I’m just going to look around. Thank you.” Dinky said before strolling around. Eventually she found the books she was looking for. How to Date, 101 tips for the perfect night on the town; Romance Do’s and Don’ts: A survival guide in the world of dating; and Eros: Spells of Love and Passion for the committed mare. Hunkering down in a corner she started reading as time flew by her.

She was less reading, and more skimming, going over passages that looked important or talked about first dates. A lot of the things she didn’t need. Since she lived with her mother she already knew a lot about her, and the experiences they talked about that alluded to attraction were things she felt when she thought about her. But they did give some good ideas for a first date.

Lastly was the spells in the book Eros. She knew now why Amy was so against telling her the spell to get colt bits. It was really weird looking, and while it wasn’t that complex it had a lot of weird rules to it to prevent accidental pregnancy. Things like not eating nuts before doing the spell, or not doing during the seventh full moon of the year, and stuff like that. But she also found spells that with her fledgling magic could pull off such as erotic massage for use on pegasi, and a spell, that made her light up like a Hearth’s Warming tree, that gave immense orgasms depending on the level of love and lust a pony felt towards the other. Memorising the spells and information, she closed the books and headed out before it was time to be home.

When she got to her place she saw the flowers sitting beside the door, thanking her luck she placed the first love letter on the flowers and walked inside the house. The letter when read said,

”Dearest Derpy,

I’ve known you for a long time, and even though I’ve never said how much you mean to me. I hope these flowers will be a token of my affection. You are more beautiful than Celestia, and more lovely than any sunset. Your kindness and compassion is bigger than the ocean and there are so few words to tell you how I feel, but I have one more gift for you before we meet, expect to see it the day before Hearts and Hooves Day.

Love,

-♥ Your Secret Admirer ♥

Dinky thought it sounded funny, but a lot of the romance novels had heros that said funny things like that and the mare always loved it. So she thought her mother would like something like that, and she reminded herself to thank Sweetie Belle with coming up with the love notes. Sure she was weirded out at first, but when Dinky explained how much she loved her mom and how important showing that love to her was. Sweetie was all on board.

She even said that her and Twilight shared a secret love. And if it was possible to love an older mare who meant the world to you, then loving a mother who was as nice as Derpy wasn’t so bad. And with that three love letters were developed. One with the flowers, one with the candy, and one at a special place to be read at sunset before the date. Dinky couldn’t express just how thankful she was to Sweetie Belle sharing her note sharing spell to her months ago so they could keep in touch. Something that since the Cutie Mark Crusaders started up all those years ago had been less and less.

She waited on the seat until her mother arrived, holding the flowers in cupped wings. A radiant smile on her face as she spotted the open note told her that her first gift was a success. Derpy hopped into the kitchen and placed the flowers on the table as she hummed a merry tune.

Feigning innocence she asked, “Did somepony get you flowers?”

“Yes! And a love letter! Oh My Celestia it’s been ages since I got flowers and I never got a love letter before. I feel as giddy as a school filly, I just wonder who it could be. I bet that ponies really shy,” Derpy said happily. Her body glowing with joy.

Just a few more days, and I can tell her. But I’m glad I made her this happy, I wonder if I can make her happier someday? “I bet that pony really cares about you. I hope they get to be your special somepony when you meet them,” Dinky said excitedly.

“You’d be okay with that? Me dating whoever this admirer is?” Derpy asked with baited breath.

“Of course! If you end up with that pony I’ll be the happiest filly in all of Equestria,” Dinky said. That reply brought a huge smile to Derpy’s face as she let out the breath she didn’t know she was holding.

“That makes me so happy to hear. Do you know who this pony is?” Derpy asked

Now Dinky knew it was bad to lie, but she also knew that this secret was important so she went with the middle ground, “I know who that pony is, but its a secret. But I can promise you that, that pony loves you, and worked really hard to get everything, and I really hope you become that ponies ‘special’ special somepony.”

“Well if you vouch for who ever this pony is and you’re okay with it, then I can’t wait to see who this somepony is, and Dinky, “ Derpy said wrapping her child in a loving winghug, “you’ll always be my most special somepony. No matter who I date, and I’m happy that you’re happy for this.”

Dinky nuzzled her mothers barrel and was tempted to spill the beans but she knew that if she ruined the surprise it wouldn’t be as amazing as it could be, “I know that I’m your most special somepony, and I love you mommy. Forever and always.”

“Same here my little muffin.”

It was a week later and Dinky awoke early to intercept the chocolates before they arrived in the morning. She had several false starts when she thought she heard her mother wake up, but thank Luna she didn’t wake up. She crept outside and waited until the candies arrived. It felt like forever, but whenever she felt like going back to her nice comfy bed. Curled up with Favorite, her blankey, she reminded herself that this sacrifice of the sanctity of her afternoon sleep was for a good cause.

Eventually she saw a tired Lyra trudge up to the house, when Lyra saw her she gave a wink and said, “So where’s your mom? I bet she’s going to be so stoked to get there.”

“She’s sleeping right now, I just wanted to be up to make sure that I could get the chocolates before she woke up so she can see them first thing,” Dinky said in a loud whisper as if afraid of talking loudly would wake up the love of her life.

“Alright, got you,” Lyra whispered in a conspirative tone, “trust me she’s going to love these. See ya.”

“Bye, and thank you.” Dinky said, waving her hooves as she looked at the colossal creation in front of her. It was a giant stuffed teddy bear twice her size in a wagon with little hearts on it. The bear was holding a giant heart shaped box of chocolates with bottles of wine, and little candy flowers around it, and it looked like under the artistically displayed candies were various little nicknacks that Dinky admitted looked adorable. She felt a giddy grin just looking at it, and knowing that if she was feeling this good her mother would be ecstatic. Placing the note on top of the heart she carefully pulled it inside. With her mission done she trotted back to sleep, wrapped herself with Favorite and passed out with a smile on her face as she mentally read what she wrote.

My dearest Derpy,

You must be a Princess for you rule my heart. Your beauty is indescribable for trying to would not do it justice. Even if I were to try to describe the grace of your wings, or the radiance of your body. Or how with a word you take my breath away, or with a gaze from your divine gaze slay me. It would not do it justice.

You are truly the most beautiful mare in the entire world, and my days are more brighter when I see you. I know you must be curious to who I am by now, but tonight under the bench facing the lake. There is one last note, wait until sunset to read it, and I’ll meet you then. Until later my Goddess,

-Love

-♥ Your Secret Admirer ♥

Dinky woke up when Derpy gave her a gentle nudge awake. Wiping the sleep from her eyes she looked at her mother who was glowing like Celestia during the Summer Sun Celebration. Seeing the smile on her face brought out an equally bright smile of her own.

“Hi my little muffin, I just had to wake you up. You brought in the present for me?” Derpy asked in a level of joy that Dinky hadn’t heard before.

“Yep, I woke up earlier so I could bring it in. It’s good isn’t it?” Dinky asked.

“Yes it is! I can’t wait for to meet this pony. He or she is just magnificent! And I know how highly you think of this pony, I’ve never known you to keep a secret this long, and I know how happy you are for us to date. So … it’s just … I can’t describe this feeling!”

“Heart melting?” Dinky offered hopefully.

“Beyond that muffin, I feel like I could explode with joy. Nopony’s ever complimented me like this pony has, or made me feel so much joy short of Amethyst Star and yourself. But if that pony’s going to meet me tonight, and this is going to be my first date in forever I have to get ready. Listen Dinky, I love you with all my heart and I promise to be home in time to tuck you in, okay sweetie?”

“Don’t worry about it, stay out as long as you like. I have a feeling that you’re going to enjoy your time with your special somepony, and I love you too, with all my heart. Just promise to have fun okay?” Dinky beemed.

“Alright, if you need anything, do that one spell Sweetie showed you and contact me immediately alright?”

“Alright, I promise,” Dinky said before going through the motion of the most unbreakable oath known to ponykind, “cross my heart, and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.”

As her mother left Dinky felt a warmth fill her body, and radiate from her. I really need to do something nice for Sweetie Belle and Twilight after tonight, but if this works as I hope it does. Then I’ll be the fillyfriend of the worlds best pony. I can’t wait!

Author's Note

Yep. Sweetie Belle as you'll find out is a genius when it comes to putting various odds and ends together. This letter sending spell is just one of those things. And we see Twilight nerdgasming over a potential scholar. Which was a laugh in a half. Next chapter. Everything comes together, and shipping begins.