Love, Trust and Friendship

Dear Princess Celestia,

This week has definitely been interesting. My world has been kind of turned upside down by the revelation that my friend Rarity has feelings for me, feelings which I share. I have to admit I've had feelings for Rarity for some time, however I lacked the experience and confidence to act on them having neglected my "personal life" for so long.

It has also been a week of firsts, starting with my first kiss and also my first proper date. Rarity, in keeping with her generous nature, has been helping me adjust to life as a couple, and despite a mishap with Rainbow Dash you have no doubt heard about, things are settling quite well.

Among all the new experiences and happiness, I have also felt regret. I feel like I have missed quite a bit by keeping myself isolated and for a moment mourned what could have been. But the feeling did not last long and I am excited to continue on this new journey of self-discovery with Rarity.

Tonight, my friend Pinkie Pie is throwing us a party to celebrate our new relationship and made an open invitation to the townsponies of Ponyville to attend. She wants everypony to see their resident princess with her new marefriend. Rarity says it will also help quell the rumors that are apparently still floating around regarding the aforementioned mishap.

I must admit I am still nervous about appearing in front of everypony, showing the true self that I have essentially hidden for so long. My closest friends were not even aware of my preferences for the fairer sex, however, they have all been very supportive in their own ways. Rainbow Dash has even offered to make an appearance at the party tonight to help push the fact that everything is fine.

"Are you done with your letter yet, darling?" Rarity asked, sliding her forelegs around Twilight from behind. She brushed her lips against Twilight's neck, settling into the hug.

Twilight put her quill down, leaning into the embrace. She raised a hoof and touched Rarity's foreleg. "Almost," she said.

Rarity released her. "Well you had better hurry. We don't want to be late for Pinkie's party. We are the guests of honor after all!" she said smiling brightly, releasing Twilight and heading back to the couch.

"I'm aware," Twilight laughed. "I just want to get this sent," she said as she lit her horn and dipped her quill in ink.

As for official matters, I am aware that eventually I will need to present before the court to officially validate our courtship and the proper allocation of title for Rarity, however I would ask for some time to adjust to the situation here at home first. After all, I have yet to inform Starlight Glimmer that things at home will be changing slightly with Rarity being around more. I expect her back home in a few weeks or so from her pilgrimage to Saddle Arabia and I have high hopes that the news will be well received.

Your faithful student,
Twilight Sparkle

"There," Twilight said, setting down the quill. "All finished."

Twilight lit her horn, picking up the parchment and rolled it with her magic. Ribbon and wax seal were quickly applied.

"Spike!" Twilight called, "I have a letter for you to send!"

"Honestly, it's rude to shout," Rarity scolded from her place on the couch.

Twilight rolled her eyes. "You're the one who wanted to wait with me while I worked instead of meeting me there," Twilight teased, still holding the scroll aloft in a sparkling aura.

Rarity hopped off the couch, tossing her mane as she crossed the floor to Twilight. "Well it simply wouldn't do for the esteemed couple to arrive separately!" she said dramatically. "What would the townsponies say?" she asked, eyes wide with mock horror.

Twilight gave Rarity a kiss on the cheek. "That the busy Princess and her Consort are practical and efficient," she said with a smile.

"I'm a Consort now?" Rarity asked with a devilish smile.

"Maybe one day," Twilight said with a wink. "Spike!" she yelled again, causing Rarity to wince.

"Just promise not to yell at me like that," Rarity said pulling a face.

"Unless you can send letters to Princess Celestia with your breath, I think you're safe," Twilight said.

"Coming!" Spike called as he rounded the doorway into the library carrying several bowties in one claw.

"Finally!" Twilight said as she tossed the scroll to Spike.

"Sorry, I was trying to pick out a bowtie for the party tonight," Spike explained as he caught the scroll with his free claw.

"Spike, I told you it's not a formal party," Twilight said as he took a deep breath and blew on the scroll, dematerializing it and sending it on its way to Canterlot.

"Well it may not be formal, but there's no reason Spike can't look his best," Rarity said. She lit her horn, grabbing a red bowtie from Spike's claw. "This will do nicely," she said, securing the bowtie deftly around Spike's neck and straightening it.

"Thanks Rarity!" Spike enthused.

"You're welcome," Rarity replied.

Spike turned and started out the library door. "I'll meet you guys out front in a few minutes," he said as he walked out of sight.

Alone again, Rarity turned to Twilight. "So things went well with Dash yesterday?"

"They did... and I handled the most awkward afternoon of my life all on my own," Twilight said with a self-satisfied smile and a nod.

"Excellent news," Rarity said, stroking Twilight's cheek with a hoof. "I'm quite proud of you."

Twilight blushed as she leaned into the contact, placing a kiss on Rarity's hoof. "And it seems Fluttershy has been pushing her to go back to Midnight," she continued.

"Yes, I heard. I do hope she does," Rarity said wistfully. "Other than the fact that it's the best thing for her, we could double date and look like the refined couple with the uncouth friends!"

Twilight laughed. "Come here and snuggle with me," she said trotting towards the couch.

"We need to get going to Pinkie's party," Rarity said following.

"We have a little while," Twilight replied. "Besides, I have a theory I want to test," she said sitting down.

"Really now?" Rarity said as she climbed onto the couch next to Twilight. "And what might your theory entail?"

"If I told you, it might contaminate the results," Twilight said with a sly smile. She wrapped her forelegs around Rarity's neck, pulling her in and giving her a long slow kiss that Rarity returned.

As she slid her tongue into Rarity's mouth, she idly marveled at how natural the intimate contact seemed now. She felt no hesitation at kissing Rarity, no anxiety, no self-consciousness. Any time she initiated a kiss, Rarity always happily returned it. She fits so well against me, Twilight thought before the thoughts stopping coming.

Twilight moaned into the kiss, mind blissfully blank as she felt Rarity's hooves running through her mane. She held Rarity tighter in her embrace, pressing her mouth greedily against her marefriend's, only loosening her grip when Rarity pulled back laughing.

"We do have a party to get to you know," Rarity teased.

Twilight reluctantly opened eyes she's didn't remember closing to find a pair of shining, half-lidded sapphire eyes looking back at her. She blushed and Rarity gave her a soft kiss on her cheek.

"So how did your theory test out, darling?" Rarity asked.

Twilight smiled, remembering there were motivating factors (aside from wanting to kiss Rarity) behind their latest couch session. "You," Twilight said, booping Rarity on the nose playfully with her hoof, "help stop the gears from turning. When we're together, the rest of the world goes away and I feel... Happy."

To her surprise, Rarity blushed. "You make me really happy to, Twilight," she said with a smile. She pushed Twilight gently back into the couch and curled up next to her, tucking her head just under Twilight's chin.

Twilight wrapped her forelegs around her love, closing her eyes and burying her nose in Rarity's mane. She inhaled the faint smell of berries, enjoying the feel of the warm body pressed against hers. Everything was quiet save for the sound of Rarity's gentle breathing and the ticking of a clock who's location she could not remember. Twilight smiled contentedly.

Just a few more minutes, she thought. Then we'll go to the party.