DarkMint(pov)

After the night was done, and she and Silverhoof parted ways, she felt alone. Did he have that much effect on me? I never took much romantic interest in anypony, much less somepony like him. She thought. She decided to go back into the tavern and grab a glass of cider to calm her nerves. “Aww I needed that.” she said aloud, chuckling to herself.

I think I am gonna get some work done here. She thought to herself, as she started to move tables around and set them in the right angles, making sure each had three sets of silverware and napkins. As she worked, she started to think of Silver, only making herself blush as she did so.

After two hours of working, she turned the lights off and closed down for the night. As she trotted home, she planned a lot in her head as for what to add in the tavern, and what kind of TV network she needed for the sports part of things. “I never had much problems with setting up, so why is it hard right now?” She thought out loud.

“Oh, that’s easy!” Twilight Sparkle said, making her jump two feet in the air.

“What in tarnation are you scaring me for?” DarkMint said to a giggling Twilight.
“Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. And to answer your question, you have fallen in love; that's why you're so distracted.”

“How can you be so sure, Twi? I mean yeah, I think I get it, but I never in my right mind think of romance. But I just can't stop thinking about him, and it makes my heart go all jumpy.”

“Yep, I was right! And I'm always right! So, do I win a prize?”

“Hmm. Sure. I'll treat ya to some drinks tomorrow, but for now, I just want to crash after the night I've had.” Dark said sleepily.

“That's okay. Well, goodnight DarkMint. See you tomorrow!”

After Twilight left, Dark went straight home and took a long, hot, steamy shower, continuing to think of the stallion who stole her heart and making her all wet between her legs. Really now, I think Twilight is right. I have fallen hard for Silver, and it's only going to get worse now that he is going to work with me but oh snap he needs a job to work in the tavern.

After the shower, she climbed into bed tired, but not ready to sleep just yet. She grabbed a pen and paper, and started writing menus for the drinks; and to get a feel for the food as well. I'm thinking tavern food; like sandwiches, salads and whatever else ponies eat in this town. After that, she lay down, settling into dream land as she hit the pillow.

SilverHoof(pov)

Sleep was nearly impossible that night for him, so he decided to read and drink some wine. “Okay, why am I being such a dunce? This is not like me; and what is on my mind about that mare? I think it's obvious I am in love with a mare who I met tonight.” Silver said aloud.

Finishing the drink, he then lay back, thinking of DarkMint, and smiled. He wondered what it would be like to kiss the mare after the dance he fell for her instantly and it was something he never experienced before coming into town.

Falling asleep after awhile, dozing off into dreamland.

The next morning.

SilverHoofs(pov)

“Urgh, my head. Why is it pounding so much?” Silverhoof thought aloud, as he found himself on the floor instead of his bed. “Okay, why am I on the floor, and why must my morning be like this?” Getting up slowly, he made his way to the bathroom, looking into the mirror. “Okay, I look like shit.” Silver muttered to himself as he rubbed the sore spot on his head.

Making his way downstairs, he noticed one of two things. First, someone had left him a package, and second, the window was open. “Hmm, what is this?” He said to himself, as he went to the package.

To Silverhoof from Darkmint:

Sorry I had to come in through the window, but I left a package of my best moonshine for you. Let me know what you think when you make your way to the tavern at your earliest convenience.

P.S. Do not drink it by itself!

“Heh, typical.” He said with a chuckle “But it's moonshine, so I'm not complaining I suppose.” Opening the package, he pulled out a large bottle of homemade raspberry moonshine. “Well, now I'll be darned. She truly outdid herself; I must find a way to repay her somehow.” He said to himself as he made his way to the tavern, after cleaning up and grooming himself.

DarkMint(pov)

Making her way inside the tavern was fun. She dressed quickly, making short work of her mane, and dressing professionally for the day's work. “I wonder if Silver found the moonshine I brought him? Well I'll know soon enough.” She thought aloud, as she saw him coming to the door.

“Perfect timing, if I do say so myself.” She said, chuckling to herself as he came inside the tavern, out of breath. “Well don't die on your first day of work now!” She exclaimed, giggling at the stallion who was fighting to catch his breath.

“Sorry, I needed to rush to get away from a mob of Pinkie Pie.” He replied between breaths.

“Do I want to know why an army of Pinkie Pies were chasing you?” She asked with curiosity.

“Oh, you would not believe the day I've had so far, so let me explain.” He answered.

15 mins ago

Okay. So, I should make it in time for work if I leave now. Silver thought, nodding to himself as he locked the door to his house. And before he could turn around, he was surrounded by a dozen of the hyperactive psycho mare Pinkie Pie, “Okay. Please tell me I am not dreaming; or is this a nightmare.”

“Nope!” they all said in union, attempting to tackle the awestruck stallion.

“Oh hell no! I'm outta here!” He said, as he started to run away, trying to get some distance between him and the Pinkie Pies.

Back to present

“Okay, can I die laughing now? Please?” She said, holding her hut as she started laughing in mirth.

“Seriously, I'm freaked out by that crazy mare, who I swear has had way too much sugar to drive a sane pony like me crazy.”

“I 'm sorry for laughing, but she pulled that same trick on me the night I came here, so I feel your pain my dear Silver.”

“Geez, what is up with her? Did someone drop her on her head when she was born, or did she get a permanent high on candy?”

“I don’t know, but I find her jokes funny sometimes.” Dark said, trying not to laugh even more.

“Well then, shall we get started working?” Silver announced, and dark only nodded, leading him into the bar area as she continued to silently giggle at the prank from earlier.

“So, what needs to be done?” Silver asked looking at the TV that was hooked up, but not turned on.

“I think we need to test some of the drinks, and make sure they will be satisfactory for our future customers.” She replied.

“So, what do we have right now?” Silver asked.

“Well, we have wines, spirits, liquors, and soda. So in this case, pick your poison.

“Yeah, I refuse to do liquor, since I downed that moonshine from this morning.”

“Please tell me you added something to it...”

“Nope.” Silver said, shaking his head to an awe struck DarkMint.

“DAMN! You do realize you're going to have a bucking headache tonight, right?” Dark said, shaking her head at the stallion, who was grinning like an idiot.

“I have something called hangover cure, so I'll be fine. I just can't drink any liquor or alcohol for 24 hours.”

SilverHoof(pov)

After all the arguing back and forth, they both decided to just call it quits and began to decorate the tavern starting with the top floor first, making their way downstairs.

“Do you think we're going to have a great business here?” Silver asked.

I don't know yet. She replied. “And besides, I need to set up my alchemy lab sometime after I open the tavern.”

“Well, I think we will just get things to work and we will be set, true and I think it will be great to have a place open in ponyvile.

“I love what you've done with this place!” a white unicorn mare with diamond cutie mark said to the pair.

“Why thank you! You must be Rarity. Twilight said I should be expecting you this morning, I just didn't think you'd be here this early.

“What did you need me to do, exactly?” Rarity asked.

“I need a sign that will stand out for the tavern the name is going to be Starlit tavern,

“I can have it done by tonight if that is okay with you, Miss Dark.” Rarity said with a nod.

“Well of course.” Dark said, noticing Silver just standing next to her with his mouth shut being silent.

“You okay, Silver?” Dark asked the stunned stallion.

“I think so, I'm just tired, and the moonshine is kicking in like crazy.” Silver said, sitting down on a stool.

“Well, you're welcome to rest.” Dark said while blushing, looking at his flank as she said it.

“Are you sure?” he asked in a confused tone and she simply nodded.

DarkMint(pov)

He is cute she thought to herself. And I never realized how good looking he way she continued to ponder as rarity bid them a farwell , shall we call it a day and get something to eat silver suggested making Dark blush a deep red, sure only if I can take you to my place to cook.

He nodded to her as she locked the tavern up, telling him to follow her as they went to her place.

“I've never been here before.” He said to her, as she unlocked the two story house she lived in.

“Well, I like to live in style Silver, so get used to it.” She said, making him blush a deep red.

“Now that’s playing dirty!” He retorted as he blushed, and she let out a giggle at his expense.

She made her way to the kitchen, and told him to make himself at home. Silver could only nod as he looked around the bottom floor, looking at the living room and the objects she had.

“I see you’re a collector.” He said with a smile, and she just nodded; not turning around as she continued to cook.

“I also collect a lot of different drinks; from places like Las Pegasus, and Trottingham.” She said, as the smell of the food got the better of him.

“So, a drink collector, huh?” He asked. “It seems we have a lot in common. I have tons of drinks myself, and it’s quite a chore keeping up with it.”

Thirty minutes later, dinner was done and set. “Come and get it.” She said to Silver, who could only smile. Taking a sip of the berry juice, he fell over, and passed out cold.

“Oh, I'll bet that smarts.” She said, realizing that she had given him an alcoholic drink. She took him to her room, and tucked him into bed, deciding that she needed to clean up and put everything away.

She then climbed into bed after 10 minutes, and turned out the light, looking at the sleeping stallion, worried that he'd be mad when he woke up.

To be continued

Author's Note

ok for the ending there is a reason why it is rushed so please be patient