Life Is Who You Spend It With

When you had completed your overtime shift at the coal factory on sunday, you explained to your employer that you wouldn't be able to make it in make Monday because of the gala. He totally agreed and even gave you a paid day off since it was such a big occasion.

"Thanks sir."

"No problem Anon you deserve it, your one of my best workers here. When you come back, keep up the great work and you might get a pay rise."

"You got it."

"Alrighty then, I'll see you on Tuesday." After saying goodbye to your employer, you decided to head home. On the way there you see Rarity walking with Sweetie Bell.

"Hey, Rarity."

"And hello to you as well dear."

"So about the gala."

"Oh you need advice on how to court Twilight. Well first go buy her some flowers, not now but only when we get to Canterlot so that they will be more fresh. Once you've done that comment on how great she looks. Finally, ask her to a dance."

"Wow, you've got a lot of experience with this dating thing don't you?"

"Indeed, I have been courted many times my dear."

"Alright that's the only thing I needed to ask you."

"Well I must get going."

"I guess I'll see you at the gala, Rarity"

"And the same to you Anon." At your house, you got dinner ready, it wasn't much, just mashed potatoes and gravy. After eating you got your suit from room closet. And set it down on your bed. You went downstairs to the living room, sat on the couch and turned on the television. Soon falling asleep. The next day you woke up at around 10:17 A.M. You made your way to the shower, scrubbing vigourously. Once you had finished your daily hygenics, you put on the suit and melted at the feel of apoulstry.

"God, I love you Rarity." You say as you walked out of your house.
You made your way to Rarity's home, knocking on the door ,Rarity anwsers.

"How are you tod-, oh Anon you look rather dashing."

"Thank you Rarity. So how do I get to Canterlot?"

"Oh you'll be taking a train with us at 1:20 P.M. Wait dear do you happen to know what time it currently is?" Pulling up your left hand, you look at your watch and say.

"12:01 A.M." This seemed to strike fear into Rarity as she boltod into the boutiqe.

"I guess she didn't know what time it was." A few moments later Rarity emerged from her home with a purple dress complemented with diamonds.

"Thank Celestia that you told me in time, Anon."

"Your welcome, I guess." When the whole "running late" ordeal ended, you both decided to head to Twilight's. Once you made it you had seen that the others had worn their own dresses as well, even Spike wore a suit and what seemed to be a fake mustache.
But Twilight was no where to be found, then you heard her speak out to everypony else.

"Ok everypony, are you all ready for the gala?" Rainbow Dash responded by screaming.

"Buck yeah!"

"Rainbow Dash, language." Rarity said as she stared Rainbow down. When you saw Twilight your heart fluttered at the sight.
She was so stunning, tonight she wore a midnight purple dress with her mane and tail curled, but by far the most astonishing feature was the earrings she'd worn. They were ameythyst ovals with a silver finish.

"Wow." Is just about all that you can say. When Twilight looks around she spots you and begins to head your way.

"You've got a ticket it seems." She said with a smile.
"Oh I can't wait for tonight."

"Yeah neither can I." After some small conversations you and the others decided to start making your way to the Ponyville train station. After showing your ticket to the conductor you found a seat and sat down with AppleJack, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity.

"So Anon when are you gonna tell Twilight how you feel?" AppleJack asked.

"Yeah you two would make a great couple." Rainbow Dash snickered. AppleJack nudged her with an elbow.

"Remember what I told you dear and trust me you will not go wrong." Rarity assured you.

"Alright I'll try my best." The train ride was as long as you expected it to be, you all made it to Canterlot at 6:15 P.M. Exactly 15 minutes before the actual start of the event.

"Hey Rarity, where can I get those flowers?"

"Oh I know the best floral shop in Canterlot. Just follow me."

"Lead the way."

"Well hi there, welcome to my shop, tell me how I service you today?"

"Hey I'd like a bouqet of violets please."

"Sure thing, that'll be 40 bits please." You reach into your pouch and pull out the 40 bits.

"Thank you."

"No really thank you."

"What kind of flowers did you ge- oh why darling those are astonishing magnificent."

"Really? I got them because they reminded me of her."

"Oh now isn't that sweet. But I think it's time we head to the castle don't you?"

"Yeah that sounds about right." As you made your way to the castle, you met up with 4 of your friends.

"Oh Anon, those flowers look wonderful." Fluttershy whispers

"You think so? He got em' for Twilight." AppleJack informed. Pinkie and Flutters gasped with suprise.

"Oh wow Anon, that's so great. When she says yes I'm totally throwing that party."

"Whatever you say." Once you all made it to the castle, you caught a glimpse of Twilight. "She is so beautiful." You thought. After Celestia and Luna had said a few words welcoming the guests, you decided to find Twilight.You saw Rarity talking to her.

"Anyway someone wants to talk to you." She says as she points her hoof towards you and Twilight turns to face you.

"Hi Anon. So what is that you want to tell me."

"Well Twilight, I just wanna say that I uh, well." You stumble over the words.

"What is it Anon, whatever it is you can tell me."

"I-I love you Twilight, I have for a very long time now. That's why I bought these flowers because you always reminded me of a beautiful violet in the spring. So I ask of you two things, do you love me and can I have this dance." You say bowing.

"Anon I-I don't know what to say."

"So you love me back?" You say with a mile wide smile glued to your face. She thought about it for a second, then she spoke.

"Anon I don't love you, I'm sorry." Forget your heartbreaking it was disentegrating at this point.

"But why?" You say ask quiet as Fluttershy usaully spoke.

"Because I like you as a friend, and I'm not ready for a realationship right now."

"But I-"

"No Anon, I'm sorry."

"I understand. Here, you can still keep the flowers." You hand her the flowers and walk out of the doors of the castle.

"Hey Anon how'd it go?" AppleJack asked

"She said no."

"Oh Anon I'm sorry to hear that. Feel better ok."

"Mhm." Is all you can say as she walks through the castle doors. Then you think about Twilight again and before you know it you're sobbing loudly. So loud in fact you catch the attention of Celestia who was in the overlook of the castle. She descends on your position

"Anon are you alright?"

"I'm fine Celestia, It's just I told Twilight how I feel and-" your lip begins to quiver and you start to cry again.

"Oh my, I've never seen you cry like this Anon, you must have really kept this secret to yourself for a while haven't you?" You simply nod and hang your head over her shoulder. She stayed with you until the gala ended.

"Well you must be heading home now Anon and I shall as well."
You responded with a nod and made your way to the Canterlot train station. You had beat the Mane 6 there and found an seat facing away from everypony else.
The train ride seemed even longer that it was but you had made it back to Ponyville. Once the train had come to a stop you got up and made your way off the train. Proceeding home where you cried yourself to sleep.