Primrose felt nervous as she made her way to Maretime Bay's Crystal Tearoom. She had no idea Alphabittle had opened another one; she was happy to be going to a familiar place. She was just nervous about seeing Hitch again. She still couldn't believe that he said yes. He said yes. She hadn't stop smiling since he said that. She hardly got any sleep last night. As she walked through the streets various thoughts ran through her mind. How would this meet up go? Did she look good enough? Maybe she should have worn the other scarf? She shook her head to clear her mind; now was not the time for what if's. She was going to have tea with Hitch.

She stepped into the Tearoom; she smelt the calming aroma of freshly brewed teas. She could hear various ponies chatting amongst themselves. She could also hear a mare speaking a poem. All of it reminded her of the tea room back in Bridlewood. She felt at home there. She then noticed Hitch sitting at a table off in the corner of room. He was waving at her; he had a smile stretched across his face. A smile that made her blush. She hid her face behind her mane and slowly made her way towards him. Her heart was beating rapidly in her chest. She could hear it in her ears. Thump, Thump, Thump, thump. Almost like the steady tempo of a drum being play.

As she reached the table she tried her best to smile at him. She greeted him. “H-H-Hey, Hitch!”

She thought to herself. “Why am I so nervous?!”

He replied. “Hey, Primrose.” He smiled before he got out of his chair and walked over to her side. Before she could say anything he had already pulled her chair out for her.

She thanked him. “Th-Thank you.” Her voice was just barely above a whisper.

He replied. “No, problem.” He walked back to his seat and sat down. He then asked her. “How was your morning?”

She answered. “It was good.” She asked him. “How was yours?”

He chuckled while he shook his head and gave a quick answer. “Sparky, was a little more fuzzy this morning.”

Primrose was confused by what he said. “Fuzzy?” She asked him. “Don't you mean fussy?”

He shook his head. “No, fuzzy.” He pulled out his phone and opened his camera. He found the picture he took of his son that morning.

Primrose couldn't help but giggle at the cute image. Sparky was sitting in his crib; his once smooth scales were now covered in green fur. Even his horns were covered in fur. She didn't mean to laugh but, seeing the baby covered in fur. She had to clap her hoof over her mouth to stifle her laughter.

She apologized. “I'm sorry.” She giggled again and continued. “I don't.” She giggled again and finished. “I don't mean to laugh. Ha ha.” A laugh managed to break out from her.

Hitch couldn't stop himself from laughing; he was pretty much like her this morning when he woke up. He told her. “Don't worry.” He put away his phone and informed her. “I couldn't stop laughing when I saw him this morning.”

She asked him. “How did that happen?”

He answered. “Whenever my son sneezes. Sometimes, he'll sneeze out a fireball that will change whatever it hits.” He chuckled as he said. “I'm glad it didn't turn him into some fruit or veggie.” He noticed a waitress walking up to them.

The mare was an earth pony; she smiled at them as she greeted them. “Welcome to The Crystal Tearoom.” She pulled out a pencil and pad before asking. “What you both like to drink?”

Hitch smiled and answered. “I'll have some fire tea, cold please.”

As the mare wrote down what Hitch wanted; Primrose wondered what fire tea was. Normally, she would have herself a cup of rose petal white tea, with honey as a sweetener. When the mare turned to ask what she wanted she asked. “Can you tell me what fire tea is?”

The mare nodded and answered. “The fire tea is one of our newest drinks. And, it's become very popular with all ponies. It can be either a light or a dark tea, whichever you prefer, and it is sweetened with cinnamon sugar. We server both hot and cold. I recommend hot, that's the way I like it.”

Primrose nodded and smiled before saying. “Can I also get a cup of fire tea, hot please.”

The waitress nodded and wrote it down; she then walked away leaving the two to themselves. They smiled at each other and for a moment they sat and listened to the ambiance of the tearoom. They listened to the gentle music that played. The way the poet spoke a poem they had worked on for the last few days. The smell of the various teas brewing. It was a lovely place to relax.

Hitch asked her. “Enjoying yourself?”

The question caught her off guard; for a moment she didn't know how to respond. After a few seconds she nodded and smiled sheepishly. A blush spread across her face causing her to hide behind her mane. Hitch noticed this and smiled at her.

He told her. “You don't need to be embarrassed.” He watched as she moved her mane out from in front of her face. He continued. “I'm nervous also. But, I really want to know you better.” She stared at him for a moment before she smiled at him; she moved her mane out from most of her face. Leaving only a little mane covering her right eye. He suggested. “How about we talk about what we like to do in our free time?”

She nodded and replied. “Okay.”

He asked her. “What do you like to do?”

She answered. “I do like to write poetry.” She smiled as she admitted. “But, my favorite thing to do is crochet.”

He questioned. “You crochet?”

She nodded and pointed at the scarf she was wearing. “Made this myself.” He nodded as she asked. “How about you?”

He chuckled as he answered. “I really don't have a hobby.” He explained. “Between my job and my son. I rarely have time for myself.” He chuckled as he admitted. “Not that I don't mind. I love my job. But, I wish I had more time with my son.”

Speaking of his son; she wondered where the little dragon was. She asked him. “Do you have someone baby sitting him?”

He nodded and answered. “Yes, sometimes I have Sunny, or one of the other girls babysit him.” He added. “Thankfully, Izzy was free this afternoon.”

“He may need somepony to babysit him regularly?”

She suggested. “I can babysit Sparky if you want.”

To say Hitch was surprised by her suggestion was an understatement. He tried to deny her. “That won't be.”

She interrupted him. “I don't mind.” She smiled and admitted. “I used to babysit foals back in bridlewood.” That was a lie.

As Hitch thought about it she thought to herself. “This will allow me to bond with his baby. Plus, I may find out a little more about him.”

He eventually nodded and replied. “Okay.” He noticed the waitress coming back with their drinks and said. “Oh, our drinks are here.”

The waitress greeted them again and apologized for the wait. They thanked her and Hitch paid for their drinks. Primrose tried to say she would pay for her own. But, he insisted and paid for both of them. He smiled happily as he took a quick sip of his tea. Primrose was a little hesitant at first; she never had fire tea before. Steam rose from the dark amber colored liquid. She used her magic to levitate the cup to her lips and she herself took a quick sip of the tea. To say the tea was delicious was an understatement. The familiar taste of tea hit her first, followed by the warmth of the cinnamon. The mixture reminded her of cold winter nights in front of her grandmothers fireplace.

She commented. “This is good.”

Hitch smiled and nodded; they continued to enjoy their tea and continued talking with each other. Just as they finished their tea he noticed the time. His break was almost over and would have to start his afternoon patrol of the beach and waterfront area. Both of them walked out of the tea room and said their goodbyes to one another.

Hitch thanked her. “Hey, thanks for joining me, Primrose.”

She smiled and replied. “I should be thanking you.” She giggled a little and said. “You invited me yesterday. “ She saw him smile and saw him turn to leave for the station. Before he could walk away she asked. “Do you need someone to babysit Sparky tomorrow.”

He turned around and looked at her; she surprised him again with her memory. It took Sunny and the others a couple of days to remember his sons' name. Yet, she remembered it from yesterday. He answered. “Just for the afternoon.” He tried to explain. “But.”

She interrupted him again. “I can babysit for you. I don't mind.”

Hitch thought about it for a moment. Normally, he would ask one of the girls or his grandmother to watch over Sparky. But, lately him and the girls had been busy and there was hardly anypony who wanted to babysit a baby dragon. He thought about it a little more. “I don't want to trouble her. But, she is insisting......but, wouldn't it be weird since we just met?”. He pondered the thought for a little while before he nodded his head.

He said. “Okay.” He smiled at her and thanked her. “Thanks.”

She smiled and replied. “You're welcome.” She asked him. “What time will you need me there?”

He answered. “Just before noon.” He explained. “I usually take Sparky with me during the morning patrol. But, during the afternoon is when he needs his nap.”

She nodded and said. “Okay.” She turned to head to back home; as she walked away she waved to him and said. “I'll see you tomorrow.”

He waved back to her and smiled before he got back on his patrol. As he walked he took one more look at her. He couldn't lie; Primrose was both a cute and pretty mare. Not only that she was also really bright. He turned back and continued walking towards the beach. Although, he was only going to see her for a little bit tomorrow. He was a little excited to see her again.

Author's Note

Chapter 2