Sunset's Birthday

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(Follow the number back to Day 6. The story overwrites that segment on.)

You gingerly reach out and accept her handshake.

"I'm not normally this soft... But for a gentleman who can prove himself.. I have to have some respect for."

You smile at the sentiment.

"But so help me, if you tell ANYONE about this, your face will be GONE, buddy. Got it?"

You flinch and hold your hands up.

"Got it."

You walk with Gilda, pressing the button on your ear piece.

"Hey, Professor?"

"Oh, Anon. You're still alive, goody."

"Yeah, I managed to diffuse the situation. Hey, you're free to do as you need to now."

You could hear him chuckle, and... Clapping.

"I knew you could do it, Anon. Good job. Now that my part is done.. I'll be seeing you inside."

You shook your head and took the ear piece out.

You talked with Gilda over a plan. You made sure that she got it point for point.

She nods and goes outside.

Walking into the auditorium, Fluttershy runs over and hugs you.

"Oh Anon... I'm so glad you're okay."

You gently hug her back. Pinkie must have told them what was going on.

Wrapping your arm around her shoulder, you walk her back into the auditorium.

The girls run over to you.

"Oh, Anon! I'm so glad you're okay!"

"So, what happened? Tell us!"

You tug at the neck of your Tux.

"We just... Had a small conversation. Cleared up some tension between us. That's all."

They looked at once another in confusion.

You had to tell that fib... You couldn't risk getting your beautiful face torn off.

"Well, as long as she and those other ruffians don't come back for you, I'm fine with that."

"Uh huh."

The lights from the DJ's stage dimmed down and began to move slower.

Another slow song was coming on.

This time it was a nice, slow waltz.

You didn't really know how to waltz, but you decided that you would just follow the music.

Fluttershy looked up at you as you assume the slow dance position; hands on her hips, her arms over your shoulders and behind your neck.

She was a little bit short for you, but you managed.

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Dancing with her, you count out the beats.

One-two-three, one-two-three, one-two-three.

You quickly caught on to the beat of the song as the two of you danced quietly in a circle, switching positions as needed.

The girls watched you both waltz your hearts out.

Rarity leaned against a wall with her cup of water.

"So uh... Lemme get this straight. Fluttershy likes-likes Anon?"

"Yup."

"And you knew?"

"That's right."

Pinkie Pie threw her arms into the air.

"And you DIDN'T tell us!?"

"Nope."

Both girls looked at Rarity.

"Well, why the heck not? We're all friends, we deserved ta know!"

Rarity tossed her hair a bit.

"Because darlings, friends don't tell other friends' secrets. Besides, look at the fun she's having."

Fluttershy rested her head against your chest.

She seemed to be enjoying this dance just as much as you did, despite your lack of dancing know-how.

"Oh Anon... This night is just... Perfect."

You pull her into a hug, still leading through the waltz.

"I know. And only one thing would make it better."

She looks up into your eyes, her soft stare locking you in place as the waltz ends.

You reach into you pocket and pull out the velvet box.

Inside is a similar necklace to the one you gave Sunset; however this one has a butterfly on it, crested with some pink jewels, and a floral pattern on it.

"A-Anon... Is this what you got... Back at that store?"

You nod slowly.

"And it's all yours, Fluttershy."

Fluttershy holds her hair back as you put the necklace onto her.

"It's lovely, Anon. Thank you!"

She hugs you tightly, tears of joy rolling down her face.

"I.... I love you, Anon."

You smile warmly as you return the hug.

"I know... You never were good at hiding feelings."

You and Fluttershy walk out to the rest of the group, hand in hand.

They clap for you both.

"I knew it would work out, Fluttershy."

Fluttershy gave her a quick hug before returning to you.

"A-Anon... I.. I'm so glad I get to be with you."

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Fluttershy quickly steals a kiss from you, leaving you stunned for a second.

Blinking twice you pull her into a deep kiss.

You entwine your fingers together as the kiss felt like it lasted an eternity.

The other girls watched in admiration.

When the kiss finally broke, everyone cheered.

You guess that they were all proud of the two most awkward students being able to get together like this.

It left you with a warm feeling.

"Now that you two are together, let's PARTY!"

You laugh softly.

You and Fluttershy hold hands with the other girls as you both lead them to the dance floor again.

Tonight was going to be a great, fun night.

Sunset sat outside, crying.

Brad sat next to her.

"Hey. Sunset.. It's okay. Maybe it just.. wasn't meant to work out."

"Yeah... Maybe... Maybe it wasn't meant to work out with anyone..!"

She seemed to be crying hysterically.

Brad sighed softly.

"If it really means anything, I... I'd stay with you. I'm willing to forget our past and just be there for you."

Sunset looked at him, still sobbing heavily.

"You... Mean it?"

He nods before pulling her into a soft hug.

"Yeah."

She collapses over onto him, holding him tightly.

Brad looks up into the night sky.

"Hey look, a shooting star."

He points up and Susnet follows his finger.

"...Wow..."

It must have been her first time seeing a shooting star.

"You know what to do, right?"

She looked at him, shaking her head.

"You make a wish."

They both looked up at the sky once more.

--Fluttershy END