Cranky had never been the adventurous sort. He was content to stay home, avoid risks, and take comfort in the fact that if he never tried, he could never fail. He hadn't wanted to go to the Grand Galloping Gala in the first place, and when his friend didn't show up, he was eager to leave as soon as possible. It was a night he was looking forward to putting behind him.
However, that fateful night would change his life forever, all because of one girl...

Warning: Contains consensual, romantic sex between strangers who share a night of unexpected magic.
Edited in part by Flutterpriest.