Title: Ponyville Apartments Extra: Heart Over Hooves Author: ChocolateChipPancake Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/quG2RqnS First Edit: Thursday 14th of February 2013 10:17:42 AM CDT Last Edit: Thursday 14th of February 2013 10:17:42 AM CDT "C'mon! Get up, sleepy head!" > I groan wearily in response. "Look outside! It's a beautiful day!" > I take a peek at my alarm clock. > "It's 4:00 AM. What the hell, Pinkie?" "And what better way to start the day than with a song!" > I quickly get up, but it's already too late. > The pink pony hops around the room and starts singing. "Happy-happy-happy-happy-happy day to you~" > Oh god, why? "Happy-happy-happy-happy-happy through and through~" > Not this again! "Happy-happy-happy-happy-happy day you're mine~" > I plant my palm upon my face. "Happy-happy-happy-happy-happy valentine~" > I'm really getting tired of... wait, what? > "Wait, what?" I say out loud this time. "Happy Valentine's Day!" > The pink pony shoves a large heart-shaped box into my hands. > "Huh? What is this?" "Open it! Open it! Open it!" > I open it and find it full of chocolates. > Despite myself, I can't help but smile. > "Thanks, Pinkie. But I didn't think that you liked me that way." "Of course I like you," she cries. "We're friends, aren't we?" > "Friends?" I repeat. "Yep! Best friends! In fact, I prepared one for everyp0ny in the building!" > "..."   ---   > I hear a knock at the door. I open it slowly. > "What's up, Twilight!" "Good morning. May I come inside? I have some concerns to discuss with you." > "Alright, I guess." > I hold the door open as the purple pony steps inside. "You see, I've been studying up on human holidays recently." > She narrows her eyes and gives me a sly smile. "Do you know what today is?" > I get a bad feeling. Let's play dumb for now. > "Of course! Today's Thursday!" "Well, that is true. But that isn't what I meant." > She takes a couple of steps closer. "Today's Valentines Day! And do you know what that means?" > I take a couple of steps back. "It means that it's time to give a special gift to your special somehuman~" > "R-Really? Well, isn't that something..." "And since you always take good care of us, I thought that I should express my thanks!" > Suddenly her horn starts glowing. Huh? I can't move! > She trots up to me and slowly opens my hands. "Wait till you try this! I'm sure that you'll learn to love it~" > "W-Wait! My heart is not ready for-" > I panic as she shoves something into my hands. > Wait, what? It's just a book. > "The History of Valentine's Day," I read aloud. "This is a great read! I'm sure you'll love it as much as I did!" > "..."   ---   "Thanks for joining me for breakfast! I just love your pancakes!" > "Anytime, Rainbow." > She takes another bite and smiles widely. "You are the BEST. HUMAN. EVER!" > I feel myself blush at her compliment. > "Quit joking! There are tons of folk who cook better than me!" "But it's not just the cooking!" > She quickly finishes her pancake before continuing. "You're reliable, trustworthy, and most importantly, loyal!" > "It's not like I don't enjoy spending my time with you." "What do you mean?" > "Well, You're always fun to hang out with, and I always feel comfortable around you!" "Oh, stop it!" > Both of us laugh as we knock our fists/hooves together. "Twilight said that today's some kind of lovey-dovey human holiday or something." > "Yeah. Valentine's day is completely over-rated, if you ask me." "I hear you! I can never take Heart and Hooves Day seriously, myself." > A moment of silence passes. She gives me the strangest smile. "But I thought that it would be fun to try things like this once in a while." > She pulls out a small gift wrapped in colorful paper. "Here you go! Just a little something to express my feelings for you~" > "Your feelings for me?" "Yeah, sure. Whatever." > My heart races a bit as I open the little present. > Inside is a little colorful wristband with her name printed on it. > "What is this for?" "Try it on! Try it on!" > I quickly put it on, confused. "It looks great! Now everyp0ny will know that you're with me now!" > "W-With you? Well, you are pretty cute and I like you too, b-but-" "Don't sweat it! I give these only to my best fans!" > "..."   ---   "How do you like it, darling?" > I glance at myself at the mirror and smile. > The suit she made fits surprisingly well this time. > "Not bad, Rarity. Though, this is a little too fancy for me." "Don't be silly! You look absolutely gorgeous in that!" > "Thanks, but I'm sure a lot of other guys would look better in this." "Perhaps. But I didn't make it for anyp0ny, or anyhuman, else." > She gives me the most dazzling smile. "I made it for you~" > "For me? But why would you go through so much trouble?" "Because I needed something to match this dress." > Her horn flashes brightly. I shield my eyes. > And in an instant she is wearing the most beautiful party dress. "I worked very hard to make these matching outfits, you know?" > She points at herself in the mirror. I gasp in surprise. > The dress perfectly accentuates her already beautiful human form. "We're a good match, don't you think?" > Before I can reply, she leans up beside me and giggles. "Just like apple pie~" > I feel myself blush as Rarity's tail brushes against my leg. > Am I reacting to both her human and pony forms now? "Happy Valentine's Day," she whispers. > "R-Rarity? I think this might be a really bad idea." "A bad idea? How so?" > "W-Well, I'm a human and you're a pony, and-" "Oh, don't be so pessimistic! This idea is sure to work!" > She raises her hoof dramatically. "Matching outfits, Rarity-style! Every couple in this city will surely love it~" > "..."