He felt his body tense up as the pain of what happened a little over a week ago started to resurface. Though as he continued glaring at the mare, he let it soften as he could actually see the regret and heartbreak she had been through. That's when he finally got up.

"Thanks again doc, I'll see you around." He said, starting to walk towards the door.

"Okay, come back if that nose gives you any trouble," Hayseed said, watching him slip past the mare who seemed to be looking at the ground with tears in her eyes.

Once he was in the hall and was far enough away, he gave a depressed sigh as the memories of last week was starting to weigh him down again. As he walked through the hospital he could hear patients, nurses, and doctors talking. Though one thing stood out, something he been hearing since he left the room.

"Why are you following me, Bon Bon?" He asked, and he heard a frightened squeak and realized the harsh tone he used.

"C-can we talk in a p-place more private?" She asked.

"Why? Haven't you caused me enough pain? First, there was you telling me that both you and Lyra thought of me as a monster, making me go into a depression. Now you just broke my nose, so why should I trust you alone?" He asked, clenching his fist. "To top it off, I'm not the only one you hurt. You hurt yourself, and you hurt Lyra."

"I-I know, that's why I want to talk in private, so I can explain." She said, and he could hear her holding back a sob.

"I already know why you did it because you let your jealousy get the best of you. You saw a perfect opportunity to get me out of the picture, and you took it." He said and started to walk away.

"Yes, but can you blame me for being jealous? Especially now that you're dating her? Living with her?" That made him turn around, and the look on his face made her want to run for cover.

"You brought that onto yourself! You're the one who lied to her! You're the one who pushed her away from you! I wouldn't even have made a move on her, because she was happy with you! I didn't want to take that away from her by admitting my feelings! I could have moved on, I would have been happy with dating Derpy and Luna! It might have taken longer for our feelings to come out, but that doesn't change the fact that I love them! You only pushed Lyra away, and into my arms. So don't you dare try to put all the blame on me for what happened!" He yelled, calming down at the end.

"I-I..." She couldn't speak, tears were streaming down her face.

"For that, I am sorry. I know you love Lyra, and I honestly didn't want to do anything to break you two up. I do accept some responsibility for what happened, and I really am sorry that I was the cause of it in some way. But, I also feel like I need to thank you." He said everything from his expression and tone seemed much more calm and relaxed taking her by surprise.

"W-why? Why thank me? You're right, I did push her away with what I did hurting her and hurting somepony who didn't deserve to get hurt. I know that my jealousy wasn't justified, but I should have handled it better. I should have talked to Lyra about it, and not try to separate you two. I understand you needed a friend like Lyra, but I let my jealousy cloud my mind and I thought you would steal her away." At this point, she was practically curled up in a ball sobbing and was surprised when she felt a gentle hand stroke her mane.

"Love can make anyone do crazy things, even hurt the one they love. The reason why I say thank you is that in the end, I turned out happy. I would have been happy with just Luna, maybe that would've given me the courage to ask out Derpy. But I don't think without you doing what you did, none of this would probably have happened. Luna wouldn't have admitted her feelings for me, getting me out of my depression. Me stopping Lyra from leaving town, and then that gave me the courage I needed to ask out Derpy.

Though one thing didn't turn out alright, and that was you getting your heart broken as well. I hope you understand what I went through when I thought I lost Lyra, even as a friend. But like I said, if it wasn't for what happened I wouldn't have even gotten with Luna. So, as I said before thank you." He said, giving her a gentle smile. "And know that I really am sorry for being the cause of the problem in the first place. I honestly don't think I deserve any of them."

"B-but you d-do deserve them." This made him look at her in surprise, as he saw the same kind eyes that gave him a job and a new friend. "Y-you didn't deserve what I put you through, even if in the end you ended up happy. You were a-already happy with just being friends with Lyra. I-I'm so very sorry that I tried to take that away, and despite what you may think of yourself. You do deserve all three of them, I-I'm the one who doesn't deserve her. A-after I hurt somepony who honestly needed a close friend, I-I took it away and broke what must have been what was holding you together."

"Bon Bon, you do deserve happiness. But I'm afraid if you can't believe that yourself, even after I've told you that I am sorry, then there is no point in trying. Though I will say this, just know that when Lyra admitted her feelings I asked if she still loved you even after what you did." The look on her face asked the question she couldn't voice. "She said that she still loved you, but I'm not going to lie. To her, it felt like you two were drifting apart a little bit. She had said that it started a few months ago."

"W-when I s-started to get jealous." At that, he just nodded.

"Now, I have to go get ready for a date. How about this, we can still be friends and I'll come to visit you every week, does that sound good?" He asked.

"I-I would like that." She said, and as he started to get up and walk away she called out. "And please, if it's not much to ask, tell Lyra that I still love her and I'm sorry."

At that, he turned around and nodded and continued to walk away. Though as she looked around, she was surprised to find that they were outside of the hospital and had no idea how they got there. But wiping away any stray tears, since it seemed that she had cried herself out, she walked back home.

---

As he walked home, he couldn't help but give a sigh of relief as he thought about what just happened. He had just forgiven the one who had hurt him the most, but what he said was the truth. She had, in fact, helped him find his own special someponies, even if that meant he had to suffer for a little bit.

Though he looked up at the clock tower and saw it was ten past two o'clock. That gave him plenty of time to get cleaned up and ready for Derpy to come over. It should also give him enough time to look over something that he thought would be a nice surprise for when he gives her a massage.

"Thinking about what'll happen when she comes over?" He jumped at the sudden question, realizing that he had already made it home and was inside.

"Um, uh, I was thinking about the date." He answered, giving the two mares a smile.

"Yes, but I meant about what'll happen after the date. I mean, are you hoping to get lucky on your first date?" Lyra asked, giving him a little smirk.

"No, I just want us to have a good time. I don't plan on us going that far, especially on the first date." He replied, raising an eyebrow.

"Well, that's good to hear. From what my sister and Twilight has told me, usually ponies nowadays go that far on the first date. But back in my time we at least waited until their honeymoon." Luna said, at that he went a little red.

"So, does that mean you won't try anything with us when you take us out on our dates?" Lyra asked.

"No, like I said I will wait. After all, it makes me happy just to know that you'll at least give me the chance to take you out on a date." He said, giving both Lyra and Luna a peck on the cheek.

"Hmm, well now that's out of the way I think me and Lyra are gonna head out for a little while," Luna said, and before he could ask she spoke up. "You don't want us here when you two start the massages, after all, we just might join in." At that, his face went completely red making both mares laugh.

"Y-yeah, wouldn't want a repeat of what happened yesterday." He said, making both mares instantly go quiet making him laugh. "Well, you two have fun."

"You too, but not too much fun okay?" Luna said, and at the same time, both mares leaned in and gave him a kiss on each cheek.

"Did you two rehearse that?" He asked, with a big smirk.

"You wish," Lyra said, and both of the mares went out of the door making him give a sigh and look at the clock.

"Guess I better get started before she arrives." He muttered and went to go get ready.

After taking a shower and eating a quick snack, he went to his room to get a book. He sat down and started to read through a particular chapter of the book and he couldn't help but shake his head for he didn't think he would actually read it. Though he got caught up in reading he barely heard the nervous knock.

"Coming!" He called, and put the book down and went to answer the door, though once he did he couldn't help but stare in amazement.

"Um, hey are you alright?" Derpy asked, shifting nervously.

"Y-yeah, you look beautiful. But, d-don't you think that's a bit much for massages?" He asked, face going red from embarrassment.

"Maybe, but I thought I would get dressed up anyways for later." She said, giving him a nervous smile. "I hope it's alright."

"Of course, come on in. You want something to snack on or something to drink?" He asked, stepping aside letting her in.

"Yes, I think I might want something to drink. Do you mind if I look around in your fridge?" She replied.

"Go right ahead." He said and watched as she went into the kitchen but then a single thought crossed his mind making his eyes widen.

"So, were you reading while you waited for me?" He heard her ask, and he ran into the kitchen and saw the book on the table with Derpy walking towards it.

"Um, y-yeah I was." He answered grabbing the book before she had the chance to read the title.

"Hey, I just wanted to know what you were reading." She said, giving him a pout.

"S-sorry, but this is more of a private book." He said, and after saying it wanting to facepalm as it made it sound like something else. "I mean I don't want anypony else finding out what I'm reading right now."

"It's fine, it's your book after all. But can't I just...." She started, but her eyes drifted towards the binding of the book. "Oh, I-I see."

"It's not that kind of book, at least not from what I've read! I promise!" He said, feeling like he might burst into flames and avoiding eye contact.

"Oh, so what have you read from it?" She asked, giving him a cute little smirk.

"Um, uh, w-well i-it has a chapter on how to give massages to pegasi. Not that I don't know how to give one, but I-I just wanted to know if there was something I could do differently. Maybe get a few tips." He said, and he felt a hoof on his back making him slightly shiver from the light pressure.

"Well, how about we get started on the massages then? Because I want to see if that book gave you any good tips." She said, rubbing his back and he looked back at her to give her a smile. "But since you're the one who has the doctors orders to get a massage, you need to go first."

"A-alright, and really Derpy thank you." He said, giving her a hug making her squeak in surprise. "You don't know how much you agreeing to go out with me makes me happy."

"Y-you're welcome, and I'm happy that you asked me out. It makes me happy to feel like somepony actually likes me like this." She said, returning the hug but he only squeezed tighter when she said that.

"And why wouldn't anypony like like you? You are beautiful, kind, sweet, make me smile whenever I'm around you, you helped give me the courage I needed to confront my friends. If those aren't good reasons for somepony to go out with you, then I don't know what else there is." He said, breaking the hug to look in her eyes which were slightly off.

"B-because I have a daughter that still lives with me." She said, looking away.

"If that's the only reason, then those stallions aren't actually really stallions. For if they fear going out with somepony with a child, then they fear commitment. I promise you that I will not break up with you just because you have a daughter, that just adds more to your charm." He said, making eye contact again and before he knew it she had leaned in and given him a kiss.

"Thank you." She said, taking him back into a hug nuzzling him.

"I'm only telling the truth, now how about we get these massages done before miss our reservations?" He asked, making her giggle a little.

"Alright, but I hope that chapter on massages is the only one you've read so far. Because I know what's in that book." She said, giving him a small wink. "Now, where are we going to do this?"

"Well, um, I-I was thinking about doing it my room." He said, face going even redder as she gave him a slight glare but then busted out laughing.

"I-I know what you mean, that s-sounds great. Who knows, we may end up needing it anyway. I mean, who needs dinner right?" She asked, making him gulp nervously. "Oh relax, I'm only kidding. I just know what to say to push your buttons."

"Yeah, you and the rest of my friends." He muttered, his shoulders sagging a little.

"Hey, don't worry I'll try to hold back later. But for right now, let's just try to relax and enjoy each other's massages." She said, giving him a kind smile.

"Okay, but if what you did in the kitchen when you put your hoof on my back then I'm definitely going to enjoy this." He said, opening his bedroom door and once he looked inside he nearly slammed the door shut. "Those two are really going have some explaining to do."

"So, you think they set this all up?" She asked, taking in all the lit candles in the room.

"No doubt in my mind, they had the time to do this." He said, not looking at her out of more embarrassment.

"Oh, they're just trying to make this a little more romantic for us. I think it's sweet of them that they set all of this up for us. So, how about you get on the bed and I can start." She said, pushing him into the candlelit room.

"Alright, alright don't have to be this pushy. It's like you want to take this further than what I planned." He smirked, and from what he could see she was blushing.

"No, I just don't want you to go against doctors orders is all." She replied.

"I know, now be careful around these two spots." He said pointing at two spots in between his shoulder blades. "They seem to be the more sensitive areas."

"Okay, now hop up on your bed and we can get started." She said and watched him lay on his stomach.

She hopped up beside him and put a single hoof on his back, putting little pressure at first and then began to slowly rub his back. Soon enough she had both hooves working, and she gave a blush when the first moan came out. Though as she worked her way up his back, she noticed him starting to tense up a little.

"Does it hurt?" She asked, slowing down.

"A little, but it ...ooohh...still feels good." He said, letting out a sigh and his body starting to relax.

"Well, it certainly sounds like it." She said, letting out a giggle at another moan feeling less embarrassed now.

"S-say Derpy, h-how...right there....how are you this good?" He asked, and she could tell that he was fighting to get that sentence out.

"Well, I have an older daughter that I used to give massages to when she was younger. She had a condition that she outgrew, but I didn't really have the money to take her to a professional so I learned how to give massages." She answered, sticking her tongue out in concentration.

"That sounds n-nice, so you have...ooh...two daughters?" He asked.

"Yes, you know about Dinky my youngest. Then there's my oldest Sparkler who moved out a couple of years ago." She replied.

"W-well I would like to meet them sometime. A-and I know this is rude to ask a lady, but how old are you?" He asked, and she could tell that he was in fact nervous.

"Don't worry about it, I'm twenty-five. I adopted Sparkler a few years after I moved out of my parents." She said, knowing that was what he wanted to know, and then when she passed over a certain spot on his back her entire face turned red as he let out a long moan.

They continued some small talk as she continued with his massage, though as she got closer to the spots that he had pointed out she grew a little hesitant. But as she gently rubbed the spots, she almost squeaked in fright as she felt two hard knots in the spots he pointed out. She knew that it was normal for stressed-out ponies to develop knots in their backs when they became stressed, but these knots seemed different.

"Are you alright Derpy?" He asked, noticing her look.

"Um, uh, y-yeah just got spooked a little by a fly. Thought it was a bee." She said, and she felt his eyes narrow.

"If you say so, but I feel great Derpy. How about we switch?" He said, getting up.

"Are you sure? I mean I wasn't all the way done." She replied.

"I'm sure, now lay down." He said patting her head, and she laid down where he had. "Now, I might not be as good as you but I'll try my best. Tell me if I hurt you or anything, okay?"

She gave a nod and felt his hands on her back slowly building up the pressure. Though she had gotten a few massages by other ponies, getting a massage from a human was a completely different experience for her. His fingers adding just the right pressure in the right spots, and she nearly let out an embarrassing moan.

"How are you feeling?" He asked, and she could hear his nervous tone again.

"It feels amazing, it's not like any other massages I've gotten. Y-you...hmmm...should get a job at the spa." She said, making him chuckle a little at her little moan.

"Well if I apply then so do you. But I'm going to do something that book suggested." He said, and before she could ask or respond his hands moved to the base of her wings.

"W-what are...oooohhhh!" She bit her lower lip as he gently pressed into the very base of her wings, though he didn't go any higher than that.

"The book said that pegasi build up a lot of their stress in their wings, but it also mentioned that their wings can be uh, well sensitive. I hope I'm not crossing some kind of line, am I? B-because I know this could be considered an intimate act." He sputters nervously.

"N-no, i-it's preening that most pegasi consider the most intimate. M-massaging the bass like that is f-....ooohhmm...fine, just as long as you um, d-don't go any higher." She said quietly, making him a little more nervous.

"Um, are your wings that sensitive?" He asked, both of them completely red from the awkward conversation.

"O-only when I f-feel really g-good or relaxed." She squeaked out, him accidentally moving one of his hands a little bit higher on her wing.

"Sorry, sorry!" He said and was about to remove his hands before she spoke up.

"It's okay, I-I know it's your first time giving a pegasus a massage. And you wouldn't know everything about it. I won't blame you for trying to massage me there, I know you don't mean to make a move like that. You're too nice, and more of a gentle colt for that kind of move. But please don't stop, it really was good." She said, giving him a little pout.

"I-if you say so, but I think I can only do it for ten more minutes or else we'll be late for our date." He said, looking at the clock.

"Alright, oh what happened to my dress?" She suddenly asked.

"You put it at the end of my bed, don't worry." He said and resumed his massaged helping her to relax again.

Over the next ten minutes, he continued the massage keeping track of the time, knowing he should also get dressed as well. Though that reminded him that he hasn't told her what they would be doing. But that only made a smug grin appear as he thought it would be a nice surprise.

"You ready to get ready Derpy?" He asked, taking his hands off her back.

"Mmmhmmm..." she replied, he just looked at her with a bit of curiosity.

"You do know that I've stopped right?" He asked, and she looked up at him as he was standing up beside the bed.

"Oh, um, uh, yeah I'll go get ready." She said, a blush forming and as she tried to stand up her legs seemed to wobble.

"Do you need any help?" He asked, knowing that the release of stress and tension can sometimes do that.

"N-no, I'm fine." She said, spreading her wings and gave a flap lifting her into the air.

"Well, if you say so. You can get dressed back up in here, I'll just go get ready in the bathroom." He said, taking a nice outfit that Rarity had made and started towards the door.

"You don't have to do that." She said, though he just looked at her.

"I know, but I still have a few things from my world. Like not being in the same room with a lady when they're getting ready." He said, giving her a smile before walking out of his room.

It only took him a few minutes to actually get dressed and make sure that everything was in order. As he waited he couldn't help but think about how beautiful Derpy had looked in her dress when he first saw her. For some reason that dress made him have something nagging at the back of his head like he was trying to remember something.

"Hey, are you alright?" He turned to see Derpy standing there with concern in her eyes.

"Yeah, and you look beautiful." He said, pushing the thoughts deep into his mind.

"Thanks, you look handsome yourself." She replied a slight blush on her cheeks again.

"You know, we seem to blush a lot around each other." He said, giving a big smile.

"Yeah, so where are we going?" She asked, and his smile just grew.

"I like that to be a surprise to you." He answered.

"Oh, but I really wanted to know if I overdressed." She said, giving him a little pout.

"Trust me, where we're going you'll look perfect. Now, shall we go?" He asked, holding out his hand.

"We shall." She giggled, putting a hoof into his hand.

---

As they walked in comfortable silence, he couldn't help but keep glancing over at his date. For some reason, she felt familiar especially in her dress. it felt like he knew her before, but he knew that couldn't have been right. So that left him with one other thought, that she reminded him of someone he couldn't remember.

"Are you okay? You seem distracted." He heard her ask, and felt her hoof on his hand.

"Yeah, just something keeps nagging at the back of my mind. I'm sure it's nothing, but we're almost there." He replied, giving her a smile that said he was fine. "And again, you look beautiful."

"Thank you, but you keep saying that." She said, blushing a little.

"Just because I said it many times doesn't make it any less true." He said, putting his hand on her cheek and felt her heating up. "We better get going, we only have one more block."

"O-okay, but I still wish you would tell me where we're going." She said, and as they turned a corner he went to straight to a door and opened it for her.

"This is the place." He said giving her a smile, and she read the sign above the building and her mouth hung open.

"But I thought it took months to make a reservation here." She said, still in amazement.

"Normally, but they owed me for when I did an ad for them in the newspaper." He replied. "Now, after you."

"T-thank you, but don't you think Luna would enjoy a place like this more than I will?" She asked.

"To be honest, no she doesn't exactly like to go to fancy places. But that shouldn't treat my other marefriends to fancy dinners." He answered. "And I think you deserve a nice dinner and a little surprise after."

"What do you mean?" She asked, feeling a bit more self-conscious thinking that she wasn't dressed up enough now.

"You'll see, now after you." He said again, waving his hand for her to go and she just walked in a bit more nervous.

"Ah, welcome to The Gala where we serve the finest dishes from all across Equestria and more! How may I help you this fine evening?" A mare, with a slight accent, asked.

"Yes, I have a reservation under Jenkins." He said walking up to the desk.

"Ah, Mr. Jenkins it's nice to see you again. So this is your date, she's very beautiful. Right, this way to your table." The mare said, grabbing two menu's and guiding them to their seats. "Here we go, and your song and dance will be at seven, please enjoy the food."

"Song and dance?" She asked as the other mare walked away.

"Yup, when I made the reservation I paid a little extra to request a song for us to dance to. I hope that's all right." He said, giving her a small nervous smile.

"But you already took me here, you didn't have to pay anything extra for me. I think it might be a bit much." She said, looking down at the table.

"Hey, listen Derpy I don't think anything is too much for you. You deserve to be treated like a princess if you ask me." He said, taking her hooves in his hands. "Just remember what I told you, you are sweet, kind, beautiful, and make me smile when I'm around you. I think you really do deserve this. Now, how about we order?"

"Y-yeah, you're right I think we should order. Oh and Brandon?" He looked up from the menu in time for their lips to meet. "Thank you for saying all those things."

"N-no problem, and I wouldn't say them if they weren't true." He said, looking at her in surprise making her giggle.

"I know, but I think we should find something before our dance." She said, and he nodded.

Once they ordered, they talked a little more and took in the scenery around them. The interior of the restaurant was very nice, it made it feel like autumn. And once their food came, they still made some small talk but mostly focused on the good food.

"So, um, what kind of ad did you do for them?" She asked, after taking a bite out of her side salad.

"Oh, well they asked me to do a photoshoot to attract Minotaur's in to eat." He answered.

"Minotaur's?" She asked in a bit of curiosity.

"Yeah, when they travel here or to Canterlot. Since Ponyville is the closest town to it, the main train comes through here." He replied.

"Wow, that's so cool. So, instead of getting paid they just told you that they owed you a favor?" She asked.

"No, I got paid to do it. But part of the deal was that I get a reservation whenever I want, and since they actually always have a table open it was easy to get in tonight." He answered, taking a sip of his soup.

"I see you are enjoying your meals." Their waitress said a light pink Earth Pony. "But, it's time for your dance. Don't worry about your food getting cold, the plates and bowls have a little enchantment on them. You two have fun out there."

"Thank you, you ready Derpy?" He asked, both of them feeling nervous about it.

"As ready as I'll ever be." She answered, and they got up and followed the waitress to the dance floor.

Once on, they could feel the stares of the other patrons on them. The waitress told them to have fun and to not to worry about the other's who were staring. Though they waited a few moments for the song to start.

"Oh, I love this song!" She said, with a big smile. "My mom used to play it whenever we did a big house cleaning party."

"Glad you like it, now let me lead." He said holding out his hand, and once she put her hoof in it they were dancing with her on her hind legs.

"How did you do that? And how are you this good? I thought you couldn't dance." She manages to say.

"Well, I took a few lessons on how to dance with ponies. It was one of those traveling Minotaur's I was talking about, she taught ponies how to dance with bipedal species." He answered, helping her keep her balance.

"It seems that they paid off...Eek!" She squeaked in surprise as he dipped her.

"You okay?" He asked after bringing her back up.

"Yeah, just caught me off guard is all. But it was really fun!" She said, with a big smile but that quickly faded.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"Well, I know I should be passed this by now. But I still think you doing all this for me is too much, I mean I'm no pony special. I'm not a princess who can control the moon or sun, or a known lyre player. I'm just a plan mailmare in a small town." She said, not meeting his eyes.

"Derpy, that's all I need you to be. I didn't fall for you because you were a princess, or a lyre player, or even a mailmare. I fell for you because you seem to always make me happy, you gave me the courage to face my biggest fear, you gave me friendship when I thought I didn't have it. You didn't see me as a monster after hearing what I did, despite us not knowing each other that well. You saw a poor creature who needed help, and when you did that poor creature looked into your eyes and fell in love instantly." He said, and by that point, they were making eye contact and her eyes were wide in shock and surprise.

"D-did you just..." She couldn't get the question out as he put a finger up to her mouth.

"I did, I said I fell in love with you when we first made eye contact after you helped me. I love all three of you, but I'm telling you right here and now that I love you." He said, leaning down giving her a gentle kiss and they were both startled when applause and whistling went throughout the room.

"That was very sweet you two, and you have some nice dancing skills as well. Hope we see more of you two here, especially if you put on more cute shows like that." A voice over some speakers made them look at the stage, both completely red. "Now, how about you two go back to your seats and finish your date in private?"

"Sounds like a plan, you ready..." He didn't get a chance to speak after that as he felt their lips lock.

"Sorry, but I'm ready to go back to our seats now." She said though he didn't say anything as he was stunned as more whistles and even a pony telling them to get a room rang out once more.

Author's Notes:

Yeah, sorry that there is a little more mistakes in this chapter than normal. I'm to tired to really go over it myself, and I think my proofreader is having a few computer problems. So, if you're reading this go ahead and send any mistakes you find my way. Also, I bet none of you saw him forgiving Bon Bon in the way he did, did ya? And remember to smile, smile, smile!