The Friendship Castle was unusually quiet today.

Like so quiet you could hear a pin drop probably.

Twilight was in the castle’s library by herself, categorizing books in their proper place.

“Starswirl’s Guide to the Magic of the Stars. Magic.” She levitates it over by the other books labeled under magic.

Right when she picks up another book, a knock sounds on the door, echoing all throughout the long, empty hallways of the castle.

“I suppose I could use a break.” She walks over to the big front doors of the castle, opening it with one strong push.

On the other side shows Comet Tail. His face showing a small blush along with a confident smile as he sees Twilight opening the door.

“Oh uh hello.” Comet can just feel sweat coming down his face. “It’s been awhile since we’ve seen each other and...” A blank comes to his mind.

What to say, what to say.

Comet stands up straight, feeling confident. “And this book you gave me back when we were young. I just wanna return it to you. As a friend.” Really.

“Oh.” Twilight sounds surprise at this, looking the pony over from top to bottom.

Well, what'd I do? Do I just take it or not?

“Well thank you.” He levitates the book over to her, Twilight taking it from his magical grip. “While you're here, can I... get you a snack or something?” Twilight asks him. In a friendly way of course.

“Oh yeah... can I use your bathroom?”

“Sure.”

“Thank you.” He runs into the castle, not hearing even where it was located.

Alright. Twilight looks down at the book given back to her.

I don’t know what to say.

How wet this book is, or that he remembered?

Remembered. He remembered when I gave this to him.

You know, I’ve experienced many things in my life, but how I can clearly remember doing this as a filly is surprising.

You don’t think? What no.

It’s not like somepony from my childhood who had a crush on me would still be interested?

Can it?

He did say friends.

Twilight looks down at the book sadly, hearing from behind her Comet Tail coming back from the bathroom.

“Hey Twilight. You may not wanna go in there for awhile.”

“Oh. Well, thank you for the book back. I better let you go back on your way.” Twilight forces a smile, trying to look and sound happy.

“Eeyup. I better be on my way.” He does the same as her.

Well, go for it. This is my shot. I should use it now.

Comet looks Twilight into the eyes, crossing his forehooves. “Oh yeah Twilight, I was wondering if... you’ll like to go to this new fancy restaurant opening tonight? You know, as a...” Say it. “ Date.” He says trying to hold back his sweating.

Well, it was worth the shot.

Twilight becomes surprised at what he just offered to her.

“Um...” Yes or no? “I’ll gladly accept your invitation as your... date.” She puts on a small smile.

Wait what. “Well see you tonight I guess. Bye."

“Bye.”

Comet walks away from the castle, still surprised of what he just heard.

Twilight closes the castle’s door, walking back to the library.

Putting the book back into its proper place, she then starts feeling something she hadn’t felt in a long time.

“He likes me.”

Author's Note

So here's a short story I've been working on.

Hoped you enjoyed.

Isn't shipping fun?