Part 1: Dear Pinkie Pie...

Dear Pinkie Pie,

I want to tell you how I feel, but I don't even know.

I could tell you everything I admire, but I had to admit it to myself before I could even make an effort to tell you.

So, here it is.

I like you. I like your singing, I like your laugh, I like your smile, I like your voice, and I like...your mane.

Starlight smiled as she waltzed into the castle with her scroll. During the spa session she had teleported it to her, written it down, and sent it back. Trixie had managed to calm her down with her mini therapy session. She was slightly more confident now in her letter. Her fast paced trots through the hallway echoed loudly. Entering her room she had been filled with determination. She was going to write it down. Well, she already had written down what Trixie told her to, but now she just needed to work on it a bit. Go through. Add details. She was taken back when she saw Sunburst sitting upon her bed with a very serious expression. He held a small piece of parchment with his magic in front of his face.

"I knocked five times on your door. I was unsure if you were sleeping or something, so I just walked in. Your door wasn't locked. Then this little thing popped up out of nowhere." He moved it to side of his face, pointing his hoof at it. "This is what you were talking about with Trixie before you shoved me into a room, isn't it? You were planning on telling me, right?" Starlight stared blankly before letting out a sigh.

"...Yes. It is what we were talking about. But..." She jumped up on top of the bed.

"But, you weren't going to tell me."

"Well, I just-"

"Wasn't sure how I'd react?"

"Well...yeah." Sunburst scoffed.

"You were and are my best friend, Starlight. I got over my crush awhile ago." Starlight's face grew a bright red. He really did know her, considering she didn't even have to say what she was thinking for him to know. She rested his hoof on her shoulder. "And you're probably sick of telling ponies all day you have a crush." Starlight shook her head, baffled.

"H-how did you...?"

"Been there done that. I didn't have many friends growing up, but I had a few. And they each found out about my crush on you one by one. Not all together. So, I'm took a guess that that's what you've been doing."

"Yeah... it is." Starlight said with a sigh, falling backwards. "How did you do it, Sunburst?"

"Do what?"

"Deal with it."

"Well..." Sunburst lifted his gaze upwards. "I never said anything. Not that it wasn't obvious and my actions didn't speak for themselves, but... that was my mistake." Starlight looked at him with confusion.

"Mistake?"

"Well, I never said that I liked you. Not just because I was scared, but I didn't want to force a decision on you."

"Force a desision? I mean, not to be mean here, but I think you already knew my answer."

"I did." Sunburst sneered. "I really did. But it didn't stop my feelings. I look back at it, and I wish I would've said something. Not to be with you, or love you, or anything like that. We were foals, after all. But...to feel better." Sunburst glanced at Starlight. "I can see this is a big deal for you. SO let her know. Just...trust me." There was a sigh from Starlight as she sat up.

"I want to. I am. This is my way. I've tried so hard to walk up to her and just...blurt out everything. I guess this letter is helping me figure out the words to the dot."

"I suppose it makes sense to me. I mean, my whole life being centered around parchment and such, you'd figure It'd make more sense, but I suppose I can't understand everything I wish to." Starlight smiled, jumping off her bed. She leaped onto her chair, swirling around in circles glaring at the small piece of paper.

"It's not done...yet. I need something else." Sunburst's eyes twirled, following Starlight as she spun around. He had to force himself to turn his whole head in order to speak to his friend or barely get a glance at her.

"Um... maybe you could stop spinning? It's giving me a headache... and making my stomach hurt." Starlight made the chair screech, giving Sunburst an evil stare.

"Party-pooper. Breaking my concentration." She sat up, only managing to let out a groan, banging her head against the table.

"H-hey!" Sunburst jumped, his voice quivering. He quickly tore Starlight off her desk, and onto the floor. She laid flat upon it- looking up at the ceiling. Hesitantly, Sunburst joined her.

"I just don't know Sunburst...Twilight and Trixie gave me great advice but, I'm still unsure why it is I like her."

"Can I tell you why I liked you. It's the same reason you're my friend now. I never want it to go away."

"Yes?" Starlight sighed, rolling her eyes. She cared for her friend's emotions and feelings, however more often than not, Sunburst's advice was short and to the point. Which is how Starlight was. But this was different. She wanted to be dramatic. Not simple.

"You make my day, and make me laugh." Starlight smiled. That was simple like she thought, but it's also why she liked Pinkie. She could use that.

"You don't mind if I use that, do you?" Sunburst laughed, waving his hoof around in the air.

"Of course not. And also- if you're unsure of what she likes, other than the obvious, ask someone who really knows her, like a relative." Starlight blinked in surprise.

"I know just the pony." She leaped up, jumping over Sunburst and galloping out of the room to find her suspect. "I'll talk to you later Sunburst!" Sunburst stepped outside of the room and waved her goodbye.

"Good luck!"