IF YOU PROMISE TO STAY, I PROMISE TO NEVER LEAVE

Today was the day! Rainstorm is finally going to make her move on Kyle. Of course everything needed to be perfect but;

‘Fuck! Saturdays!’

She wanted to do her mane, tail, and go buy that new makeup Fleur De Lis put out recently. It had to be perfect! How else was she going to make him fall head over heels for her. The party and the date, those were just two friends having a good time. She wanted it to be more than that though.

Her thoughts were clear now. She wants him! She wants him now! She wants to feel her hooves all over his chest, to smell his musky scent, to feel his sweet loving fingers grazing over her body. Yes. She wants him badly.

She was laying on her bed thinking of the wonderful evening they had last night. The crash landing might have been something that might haunt her for the rest of her life but thinking back on it, it was totally worth it. She laid on him! Looking into his beautiful eyes and rubbing his strong shoulders. And her little kiss on his cheek. She couldn’t help but giggle.

But the thought of Saturday crossed her mind and she grumbled. Salons were closed today. She would do it herself but there are certain places she just couldn’t reach. Then an idea hit her.

“Lilly!”

She remembered Lilly had taken a year in hair styling before promptly changing to a different profession. Maybe she could ask her to do it.

With that problem solved, she got up and went to her wardrobe. She knew exactly what she wanted to wear.

"Oh, you are going to like this Kyle." She said to herself looking at the best outfit she had in stock. Before pulling it out she shook her head.

"No, not yet. I still have time to kill. I could fly for a bit. Make up for lost time.”

Walking outside, she took a deep breath of air. It became warmer. Finally.

Flapping a few times, she took off. Man, did it feel good to have the air blow through her fur. Mindlessly gliding above the small town, she spotted a familiar grey pony.

"Mayor Mare!" Rainstorm shouted, landing down.

"Huh? Oh, hello. How can I help you?”

"Ma'am, have you seen a unicorn mare, dark blue, ‘round my age?”

"Uh, I think I saw a mare like that at Rarity’s boutique. Is she a friend of yours?" The Mare asked.

"Yeah, I need to pay her a visit." Rainstorm said.

Before she could go, the Mayor stopped her.

“Are you by chance a model?”

"A model? Me? I wish. Otherwise I’d be living in one of those fancy mansions up in Canterlot." Rainstorm said and laughed.

"Well if you're not a model, are you part of some sport. That must have been some rigorous flying if you look this exhausted.”

"Exhausted? Me? Nah, that is just my warm up." Rainstorm said proudly.

"Are you trying to compete with Rainbow Dash?" The mare asked.

"Compete? Ha! There is no competition, her prime days are far gone.”

"You better make sure she doesn’t hear you. Anyways, I oughta head home, got a lot of work to do.” The mayor sighed.

"Well, good luck on that. Bye!” She waved and took off."

After an hour of a hard workout, she finally let herself take a small break. Spotting a tree, she landed underneath it and layed down. She sighed as a cool breeze flowed through her matted fur.

She gasped. Looking up and squinting at the clock tower, she could see it was already 11am. Stretching, she flapped her wings a few times, and started to fly home.

As she arrived at home, she cleaned up a bit and hopped into the shower.

Shower. . . checked.

At least one thing was done. Now she needed to visit Lilly.

She arrived in front of Lily's house. Rainstorm took a deep breath.

'Let's hope she can help me.'

She knocked on the door. After a few seconds a dark blue unicorn opened the door.

"Hello Lilly." Rainstorm greeted.

"Rainstorm? Hey! It's so nice to see you, I missed ya! We should hang out more!" She said.

“Yeah, I’m sorry for not hanging out with you as much.” Said a flustered Rainstorm.

"It’s fine Rainstorm, I know how it can be. We need to get these things called ‘cell phones.’ Kyle says it lets you talk to anyone, anywhere instantly." Lilly explained.

‘Mmm, Kyle~.’

"Rainstorm? Hello?" Lilly said, waving a hoof in front of her face.

"Huh? Uh y-yeah. Hey, um, this may sound selfish but I heard you had some experience in being a hairdresser. Could you, um, help me out?” She asked, rubbing the back of her head.

"Sure, but why?" She asked.

"Well listen, I. . . I have a-an appointment? Yes. I have a really important appointment today and since all the salons are closed, well you're the only person I could come to.”

Lilly hummed in thought before smiling.

"Well come on in!" She said, waving a hoof inside her abode.

"Really? Oh Lilly, thank you!” Rainstorm said, walking in.

"No problem." She said.

"Really? Even after this long time?" She asked quizzically.

"Of course. It’d be a great start to catch up on some lost time together.”

"Thank you again. Really, it means a lot to me." Rainstorm said.

"But only under one condition!" Lilly said.

‘Damn it, I knew there was a catch.’

"Uh ... ok?"

"Tell me Rainstorm. 'Who' is the lucky one?" She said, wiggling her eyebrows.

"Lucky one? What? Pfft, this mare-”

"Then can’t do your mane. Hey listen, you always have been a really bad liar. Tell me who it is." She said, circling her like a predator.

"Lilly, seriously. There is nopony-”

"You're right. But rather. . . someone.” She giggled.

"Lilly, please. Can you just do my mane?” Rainstorm pleaded.

"You know I can’t do that without an honest answer. I’ve seen you two being lovey dovey at the mall. Hohm...Those wonderful eyes, Celestia, I’ve even been wondering what he looks like without the clothes. My oh my, I can understand why you want him." Lilly said giggling maniacally.

Rainstorms face went beet red at her words.

„We weren‘t lovey...“

"Huh, I almost find it ironic how he’s getting you all worked up like this. The little playmare now nothing but putty in the ‚hands’ of an extraterrestrial being." Lilly said and smiled.

"Ok! Fine, yes I do have a little crush on him. That’s. . . that’s why I came to you. I need to look perfect for him.” Rainstorm said.

"Rainstorm, you know you don’t need to. You're beautiful with the way you are now! He liked you before and he will like you now. But if you're still doubtful, I’ll still help you out.." Lilly nodded.

"Oh thank you, thank you, thank you!" Rainstorm said.

It was about to be two hours since Lilly started to work on Rainstorm.

"Damn girl, thank Celestia I’m hetero. You have a really sexy body, you know that?" She said.

"Oh no! The flattery! It’s killing me! Bleh." Rainstorm joked.

While she was working on her wings, Rainstorm started to talk about her dinner with Kyle last night.

"Dragons Breath huh? And my little Rainstorm thought to have some of that strong sauce, huh?” She gave her an all knowing smile.

"Uh shut up!" Rainstorm said and laughed.

"The poor guy. Goddess above, are you sure he’s safe with you?”

"Nah, he is a strong guy. He can handle it." Rainstorm said.

"And we are done!" Said Lilly.

Rainstorm looked into the mirror.

"Oh gosh, Lilly, you. . . I have no words! I. . . thank you so much!" Rainstorm said, checking herself out in the mirror.

"Oh come here, Lilly.” Rainstorm got out of her seat and gave her a hug.

"Aw, no big deal, Rainstorm." She said.

Stepping back, she cleared her throat.

"So, how much do I owe ya?" She asked.

"Oh, nothing. But what you can do is maybe to invite me to a lunch, or a dinner. And maybe,” She wiggled her eyebrows, “Maybe let me see what's underneath, huh? I’m but most curious.” She giggled

"Oh Lilly. You are like a little filly but. . . fine. I’ll tell you after.”

"Wait, are you actually planning to have-" Rainstorm interrupted her.

"In due time my friend. First, I gotta mark him as mine!" She said in a husky voice.

"That's the mare I know." Lilly said.

"Again, thank you so much Lilly. I owe you one." Rainstorm said.

"Can’t wait to hear your story." Lilly said and winked.

"Goodbye Lilly."

"Bye." Lilly said and waved.

Shower - checked. Mane, fur, wings, tail - checked. The only thing that was left was her face. She wanted to wear a little bit of makeup. Rainstorm was never the pony that wore a lot but she wanted to look special. But how should she do that? To bring out the maximum with just a little bit? Yes she knows how to treat her customers wishes but by herself.

Maybe her boss Mrs. Nelly maybe? But her boss? On Saturday?

"I need to try it." She said to herself.

After a bit of flying, she landed in front of her boss’s front door. She knocked.

"Yes, hello? Uh Rainstorm? What brings you here?" She asked her coworker.

"Mrs. Nelly I need your help, please!" Rainstorm pleaded.

"Of course dear, how can I help you?" She asked.

"I know I am a cosmetician by myself but ... I want to ... I want to max out everything that is possible, but with just a little bit you know? I want just a little makeup to bring out the best of me. Can you do that?" She asked.

"Uh, sure. Please, do come in.”

"Just go into the living room, I'm gonna get my stuff together." She said. Rainstorm sat on a white luxurious chair planted next to the couch.

"You're lucky I wasn’t at a meeting today young filly, or you’d be in big trouble." She said walking and sat down in a chair across from her.

"Thank you Mrs. Nelly, you’re doing me a huge favor." Rainstorm said.

"No problem dear, but can I ask why are you looking so. . . dressed up today?" She asked.

"I ... I'm gonna meet somepony. A stallion." She said. Fighting a bit with herself to tell her boss the truth.

"Oh, intriguing. But that's not all that matters you know?"

"What do you mean?" Rainstorm asked.

"I'm gonna help you for sure and I am happy to fulfill your wishes. But you know, true beauty comes from inside. All of this won't help you if you don’t know how to treat them right." She explained, smiling.

"I know Mrs. Nelly but, I want to make sure that he likes me ... outside and inside. He knows me and-”

"So he knows what kind of pony you already are. I think you are going a little bit crazy all about it. Am I correct if I guess this is your first crush?" She asked.

"No, you’re not."

“I see. Well, let us begin."

After almost an hour she was done with her work. "So dear, here’s the moment." She said and showed her the mirror.

Rainstorms eyes went big. She was ... truly amazed what her boss did to her.

"Mrs. Nelly, it is ... it is ..." She then smiled and looked at her. "It is better than I hoped it would be. Thank you so much!" She said.

"I am always happy if my customers are happy. I’m sure your little coltfriend will love it." She said. Rainstorm went a little bit red.

"I sure hope so!" Rainstorm said, getting even redder. "Thank you again Mrs. Nelly." She said and shook her hoove.

"You are welcome dear."

"Do you think he’ll like it?" She asked.

"Dear, if a self critical pony like you is liking it so much, he will love it. Now go out there and get him." She joked.

"I’m the only one for him. Nopony else!" She said in a serious tone.

"I am happy for you. I wish you the best for your date." She said

"Thank you again. See you on Monday." Rainstorm said.

"See you there." She said.

She arrived at home. She went up to her room. The only thing that was left, was her dress. She took it out of her cupboard. She put it on. After everything was done. She looked into the mirror.

She was wearing a stunning silky, short red dress, her brown mane was brushed and waved to the end of course with her typical purple stripe in the middle. Her grey fur, and brown tail were luxuriously combed. Her eyelashes and eyebrows were deep black. Her lips were a gorgeous rose colored red and she wore a golden necklace.

"You will ... no you cannot resist me Kyle Luck. You cannot!" She said confident to herself.

It was 6:30pm. It was time to leave.

It was time to face her secret crush.