Starstruck

James put on the dress shirt Rarity made for him and smiled in the mirror.

"Well no time like the present"he said as he walked down the hall to see Starlight waiting for him.She sees him coming towards her and smiles.

"Hey,James!I'm very excited for this date.You look handsome in that shirt by the way."

"You don't look too bad yourself,Star."James said with smirk.

She blushed at his compliment and decided to ask where they were going.

"It's a surprise."he said simply.

She rolled her eyes playing along with his game as they both head into town.He walked into a store that kite in the showcase window.
Starlight noticed this and asked him about it.

"Twilight told me you liked kites so I thought we can go to the park after this so we can fly our kites."

He payed for a black/yellow one for himself and bought Starlight a purple/cyan one.Both kites being around 10 bits.Once they had their kites,they headed towards the park where many ponies was enjoying Celestia's sun shining and the wind blowing.They found an empty spot where they let their kites into air with them holding on to the handle.They focused on their kites until Starlight broke the silence.

"I loved flying kites as a kid.It helped me not to think back on some bad memories.Like I was free like the kite was."

"Did you ever make up with Sunburst?Twilight said you and him used to be friends before he left when you two were just kids.So did you ever find him?"James asked wondering about the mare's childhood friend.

"I did actually.It was awkward at first but we caught up.Strange how I went from a person who created a cult to being the Starlight he remembered as a kid."she said as she frowned at the thought.

"Well they say time helps heal scars or at least my grandfather always said that.Crazy old coot."

Starlight laughed as he joined her.They eventually calmed down and let out a sigh.

"You know your grandfather does sound wise,James.Maybe you should listen to what he says."Starlight commented.

"Yeah his advice was the reason I decided to ask you out.I never had a girlfriend before so I hope I'm doing okay."

Starlight playfully nudges him as she reassures him.

"Don't worry,James.I had fun today.Usually I hang out with Trixie but a boyfriend might be a good idea to get me out of the castle more."

"Same.I feel like I want to do more with my life,you know.I want people to rely on me when things get rough and for people to look up to me. "James said as he looked at the sky with a sense of wonder in his eyes.

Starlight leaned on his shoulder which caused him to go stiff and look at her.She then gave her two bits on his statement.

"Sounds like you want to be a hero."

He nodded to that and look back down at her.

"Yeah,you're right.A hero."

"And I could be your princess."she said with a playful smirk.

"And I would save you from the tower and defeat the evil dragon.Then we would make sweet love under the sunset."

She blushed and laughed.

"That too."

They continued to enjoy flying their kites right up until it started to rain.There they rushed back to castle completely soaked and wet.
Twilight must have heard them come inside and greeted them.

"Well it looks like you two had a good time."

James nodded as they were handed towels by Twilight's magic.
They dried themselves off as Spike started on supper.Tonight was spaghetti,except with no meat.It was still delicious of course and they even had garlic bread.Not bad for pony food.He even got a cute glimpse of Starlight slurping the noodles which made him chuckle.Once they were ready for bed,Starlight followed him to his room.He noticed and asked.

"Star?Did you need something?"

She looked down qt her hooves and back at him as she answered."I know this is probably too fast but would you mind we cuddled tonight.I don't want to be alone anymore."

"Sure you can.You don't have to ask me that,Star.I really like you.You know that,right?"James said.

"Yeah.I know,big guy.I just wanted to see what you thought if the idea.I never dated anybody before so like you I hope I'm doing everything right as well."

James smiled and motioned at the door."Well my room can be your room as well.I felt that my bed was missing something or sonepony."He winked at her which made laugh at his antics.

"Well I'm right here so let's head to bed while Luna still has the moon up."Starlight said.

"Agreed."James said.

They walked into the room as James undressed into just his shirt and boxers.He laid on the bed as Starlight jump up on the bed as well.He petted her mane as he stared into her beautiful eyes in marvel.She sighed happily as she laid her head on his chest.

"You know,James.That thing you said about being hero.I think you should go for it,I mean there are always a need for a royal guard.Who knows maybe you can be one of the princesses' personal guard ."

He raised a curious brow at that."Just how many princesses are there?"

Starlight hummed in thought as she began to list them off.
"Well there's Twilight,Cadance,
Celestia,and Luna.I don't think Twilight needs one since things are safe here plus we have our friends, and the two sisters have an large army of guards.So that just leave Cadance.I know she probably need one with the rogue changeling attacks."

"Aren't you worried about my safety?"asked James with a sly smirk.

She gave him a look which made him do a double take.

"What?"

"Who said I wouldn't be worried about you?Besides I'm going with you."Starlight said.

"Really?But what about your friendship lessons and the others?"

"I'm just about finished with my lessons besides we can visit the others."she said in a matter of fact voice."Plus I can talk to Sunburst some more."

James agreed with her points and decided he will ask Princess Cadance to be her personal guard.
But first,he gonna need a few things.