Like notes of diamonds

Noteworthy was grateful that he had the umbrella. He had it clipped onto his saddlebag, allowing him to remain dry in the rain.

"Wonder how long the rain will last." Thought Noteworthy.

Noteworthy stopped at an alleyway. There were sobbing noises coming from it.

"Hm?"

Noteworthy stepped into the Alley.

"Anypony there?" He called.

Noteworthy followed the sobbing to its source and ghasped.

Sitting on the ground drenched to the bone was Rarity. She was sobbing and her makeup was running.

"R-Rarity?"

Rarity looked up at Noteworthy.

"Noteworthy? What are you doing out in this weather?"

"Taking a stroll." He replied. "Are you alright?"

"Its been a long night." Said Rarity, her sobbing now gone.

"You need me to walk you home?" Asked Noteworthy.

Rarity put on a small smile.

"That would be marvelous."

Rarity got up and stayed close to Noteworthy as they walked out of the alley.

Once they reached the Boutique, Rarity unlocked the door and let herself and Noteworthy inside.

"Thanks again for walking me home." Said Rarity.

Noteworthy closed his umbrella and set his saddlebags by a coat rack.

"No problem." Replied Noteworthy.

"That rain was awfully chilly." Said Rarity. "Would you like some hot tea?"

"That would be great." Said Noteworthy.

Rarity made her way to the kitchen and grabbed a teapot from a nearby cabinet.

"It really was nice of Noteworthy to walk me home." Thought Rarity.

Rarity filled the pot with water, set it on the stove, and turned the burner on.

"It was very nobel of him."

Rarity froze up.

"Noble...... Like a knight...."

Rarity shook her head.

"No, Noteworthy isn't my knight in shining armor." Thought Rarity.

Rarity stepped out of the kitchen and looked at Noteworthy as he examined some framed pictures she had on the walls.

"But he is a looker...."

Rarity shook her head again and approached Noteworthy. Noteworthy turned his attention away from the pictures and towards her.

"Whats the time?" Asked Noteworthy.

Rarity looked at a nearby wall clock, almost midnight.

"Almost Midnight." Replied Rarity.

Noteworthy's eyes widened slightly.

"Pretty late."

"Yeah...." Said Rarity.

"She tapped her hoof to the ground for a few seconds before continuing to talk.

"Your more than welcome to stay here the night." Said Rarity, smiling.

"I don't want to be a bother..."

"Nonsense." Said Rarity. "Its the least I could do."

"Well thats very kind of you." Said Noteworthy.

Rarity heard the teapot go off from the kitchen.

"Thats the tea."

Rarity stepped back into the kitchen to finish her tea.

Two hours later both ponies were sound asleep, Rarity in her bed and Noteworthy on Rarity's couch.

Both were dreaming of similar things.

Princess Rarity sat on the floor, surrounded by the parts to her "knight's" armor. Tears were dripping down her face.

"How could this happen......" Muttered Rarity.

"Rarity?"

Rarity quickly turned around. Standing behind her dressed as a mid-evil musician was Noteworthy.

"Noteworthy?"

"What happened here?" Asked Noteworthy.

"The brave knight....... Hes gone...." Replied Rarity.

Noteworthy stepped closer to Rarity.

"Maybe you don't need a knight."

Rarity turned her head in confusion.

"What?"

Noteworthy cleared his throat.

"Maybe you don't need a brave Rarity." Began Noteworthy.

"But all the other princess have knights-"

"Your not a princess Rarity." Said Noteworthy.

Rarity took a step back.

"What are you saying?"

"Im saying that your not some sort of princess who needs a knight to save you." Explained Noteworthy.

Noteworthy approached Rarity and took her crown off.

"Your Rarity, the best dressmaker in Ponyville, hay maybe even all of Equestria."

The room around Rarity began to shift, it was now no longer a throne room, but instead her sewing room in Carousel Boutique. Both their outfits were gone.

"Your better than a princess Rarity."

Rarity took as step closer to Noteworthy.

"But I went through half of Ponyville yesterday and couldnt find one good pony-"

Noteworthy placed his hoof in front of her lips.

"Thats not true......" Began Noteworthy. "There is a colt you like, a stallion who you have known for awhile, one who has won your heart without you even realizing it. A stallion who is far better than any knight or prince you could ever find."

"W-Who?" Asked Rarity.

Noteworthy moved his hoof and moved his muzzle closer to hers.

"Me."

Before Rarity could respond, Noteworthy pressed his lips against hers and slowly closed his eyes. Rarity was initially shocked, but after a few seconds she returned the kiss.

Rarity's eyes shot open as she awoke. It was still night and the rain was pouring harder than before.

"That dream........"

Rarity got out of bed and made her way downstairs.

"Do I really like Noteworthy?" Thought Rarity. "I mean he is smart, has good taste, a sense of class, good looks."

Rarity made her way downstairs and found what she was looking for, the sleeping form of Noteworthy.

"Maybe I do...... Admire him."

Noteworthy looked around, he was in his home.

"How did I get back home?" Muttered Noteworthy.

Noteworthy looked around and noticed a blue gem on the ground.

"Hm?"

Noteworthy picked up the gem and examined it.

"How did this get here?"

Noteworthy noticed a trail of blue gems.

"Huh?"

Noteworthy followed the trail of gems, the trail lead into his music room.

"The music room...."

Noteworthy opened the door to his music room and stepped inside. He found himself in a pure white room with a white table in the center.

"This isn't my music room." Said Noteworthy.

"I know."

Noteworthy turned around. Standing behind him was Rarity.

"Hello there love."

Rarity approached Noteworthy's sleeping form.

"He looks so peaceful....." Muttered Rarity.

She gently caressed his face with her hoof, being careful not to wake him.

"I wonder how his lips feel.....?"

Rarity moved her head closer to his, then quickly pulled away.

"What are you thinking Rarity?!" She thought.

Rarity looked back at Noteworthy's face.

Rarity approached Noteworthy.

"Why are you calling me love.!" Asked Noteworthy.

"Because I love you." Replied Rarity.

Noteworthy took a step back.

"Rarity..... I don't think-"

"Darling, look at me and tell me, do you love me back."

Rarity stopped and smiled.

"Be honest with me."

Noteworthy looked around.

"I.....I......"

Noteworthy fell to his knees.

"I don't know!" Shouted Noteworthy.

Rarity smiled.

"How did you feel when we sung karaoke?" Asked Rarity.

"I.... It was fun."

"What about when you told me about the armor?"

Noteworthy sighed.

"I felt comfortable talking to you about it....." Replied Noteworthy.

"Were you upset when you saw me with those stallions?" Asked Rarity.

Noteworthy nodded his head.

"Then I think you know the answer Noteworthy."

Rarity paced silently.

"You shouldn't Rarity, its wrong."

Rarity looked back at Noteworthy.

"But it looks so right." Thought Rarity.

Rarity walked back over to Noteworthy.

"One kiss..... One kiss and I'll be done." Muttered Rarity.

Rarity closed her eyes and moved her head towards Noteworthy's muzzle.

Noteworthy looked at Rarity.

"I think your right...... I do like you." Said Noteworthy. "Your beautiful, you understand me, and your so generous......"

Noteworthy sighed.

"But your a figment of my imagination." Continued Noteworthy. "The real you wouldn't feel this way about me...."

Rarity smirked.

"I beg to differ....... Wake up."

Noteworthy's shot open as he awoke. He noticed that rarity was kissing him on the lips. In surprise, Noteworthy attempted to yell through the kiss, causing Rarity to open her eyes and realizes that Noteworthy was awake.

She broke the kiss and took several steps back, blushing from a mix of embarrassment and shame.

"Noteworthy im so sorry,I-"

Rarity attempted to explain herself, but Noteworthy didn't listen. Instead a different thought ran through his head

"Rarity kissed me." Thought Noteworthy. "She kissed me............ She likes me."

Noteworthy got off the couch and approached Rarity.

"-And it was the heat of the-"

Noteworthy placed his hoof over Rarity's lips and smiled.

"Don't be sorry."

Noteworthy removed his hoof, closed his eyes, and kissed her gently on the lips, much to Rarity's surprise.

"Hes kissing me." Thought Rarity. "Hes really kissing me!"

Rarity closed her eyes and returned the kiss, the only noise in the room was their gentle breathing.

The two ponies broke the kiss for air. Rarity nuzzled Noteworthy lovingly. Noteworthy responded with another smile.

After so long, Rarity had found what she was looking for.