- >Getting off of work you quickly swing by your humble abode and pick up your suit.
- >The last Pinkie Pie party you were pulled to did a number on your suits jacket.
- >You're not exaggerating about the "pulled" part. The pink menace wouldn't take "No" for an answer.
- >And while she certainly wasn't strong enough to force you there she certainly tried and pulled the sleeve of your jacket clean off.
- >Her incessant giggling at what happened stopped you from getting mad but when she started pulling on your pant leg you coincided and attended said party pony gathering.
- >If you recall correctly Rarity thought the one sleeve look to be rather unique and very modern.
- >Crap, Rarity. You've come full circle now as that freaking circus ride she calls a home comes into view.
- >Its not that you disliked Rarity or anything.
- >Its just that when you visit her she wants to know how you're doing.
- >and what you're doing
- >and if it isn't interesting enough she'll draw conclusions
- >and the last time you were there you needed new boxers
- >which led to the discuss of why you even wore boxers
- >which led to a discussion (i.e. endless needling) about human undergarments in general
- >then about undergarments specifically
- >specifically why you needed more
- >which led to the fact your current pair was ripped
- >which led to the fact that it was Fluttershy's fault, sorta
- >No! No. Not like that
- >but Rarity didn't believe you, not entirely at least, and after that flutters wouldn't look you in the eye for a week, not that she did that much to begin with..
- >Long story short, fuck that rabbit!
- >...where were you?
- >Oh yeah, gossiping marshmallow seamstress.
- >Well not this time, you're going to be all business. Just "Rarity I need this fixed by tomorrow, I'll pay extra." >In and out. That's all it will be.
- >With a deep breath you step across the threshold into the boutique.
- >A small bell chimes as you enter and Rarity steps from the back room.
- >"Welcome to Carousel Boutique! Where everything is chic, unique and magnif...Oh Anonymous! So wonderful to see you!"
- >"What brings you into my shop today?"
- Don't fuck this up! "Hey Rarity, I was wondering if you could do a quick patch job for me?'
- >"Of course Anonymous, I'd be delighted to. But can it wait a few days? I'm terribly backed up with orders at the moment." She says flashing a sweet smile
- TREAD CAREFULLY MOTHERFUCKER. "Oh...err... well would it be possible...like at all to have back by tomorrow evening?"
- >"Tomorrow evening?" she says. "Why by tomorrow evening?"
- Uh oh. "Ummm.. just.. want it back soon?" You seem to ask more than say.
- >"Well if you need it so soon, there must be a reason" she says with a sly smile. Ah crap.
- >"And why would a stallion need his best clothes on such a short occasion..." Oh she was going to draw this out. BITCH
- >"My my my! It must be something terribly important...a job interview?" Oh! Silly me, you already have one." Don't say anything, she doesn't know shit unless you tell her.
- >"Or maybe a special event? A wedding? No that can't be it, no one's requested any formal wear recently." ..fuck
- >"Or maybe its something special for you?" ..ffffuck!
- >"And just maybeeeee that something special isn't a thing but somepony?"
- "FUCK!" Ah crap, that last one was out loud.
- >Rarity doesn't bat an eyelash, "Ah ah ah, language Anon. What would Bonbon say if she heard such language on your date?"
- ...
- >SNEAKY MARSHMALLOW WHORE!
- >You want to be angry but she looks so damn pleased with herself all you can do is facepalm and sigh.
- "How'd you know?" you ask with defeat.
- >"Oh come now Anonymous. One can't gallivant about the town square with a mare on a busy market day and not expect someone to notice?"
- >Curse the Destroyer and her human-back rides
- "Well yes, I need the jacket fixed because I'm grabbing a bite to eat with Bonbon tomorrow, but its NOT a date!"
- >Rarity fixes you with a rather frank stare. "Anonymous darling, you can think what you want but you're fooling yourself if Bonbon doesn't think its a date."
- "We're just friends!" you protest
- >"Friends?" Rarity says with a small laugh, "You've spend just as much time, if not more, with her and Lyra than any of us girls."
- >"You've been seen prancing about town with her on more than one occasion."
- >"and a little bird told me that a certain somepony also had a bit of a slumber party of their own a few nights ago." Her coy smile being all the punctuation that sentence needed.
- You open your mouth to protest... but...crap... she did have a good point.
- "Look Rarity I'm not sure what this is...anymore at least. I just want to have things go well. So could you help me with my suit please?"
- >Your change of tone is noted by the unicorn, "Of course Anonymous! And don't worry, I'll stay up all night if I have to! Even if I don't get any sleep and get horrible bags under my eyes, I will see this done."
- You smile a bit "Thanks Rarity, and you don't have to stay up all night, wouldn't want you ruining that pretty face."
- >She waves you off, "You've already sweet talked me into doing this, further flattery is appreciated but not required."
- "And just one more small favor Rarity?" You ask as she magics your clothes to her work bench.
- >"Whats that?" she asks
- "Could you not tell everyone about this dinner I'm having? I just don't want it to become a huge deal."
- >"Of course Anon, now off with you. I must begin work immediately if I'm to meet my deadline!" she says with a bit of dramatic flair.
- "Thanks again Rarity."
- >You make your way back home and drop onto your couch with a sigh.
- >Well that could of gone worse
- >Your conversation with Squiggle Tail still fresh in your mind you can't help but ponder afew things.
- >Is tomorrow night a date? Rarity seems to think so. You're less sure than you were before.
- >But if what if Rarity is right? What if Bonbon thinks its a date, she did seem pretty nervous about asking you. But why would she be..
- >Flashback to every girl you tried asking out back home. Ah crap she totally thinks this is a date.
- >Regardless though you try to tamp down your concerns as you settle in for the evening.
- >Just try not to make this weird Anon and have fun. Whats the worst that could happen?