"That'll be 40 bits" The clerk said, handing me my receipt.

"Thanks" I said, handing him the money then walking away.

"Have a nice day!" I heard him say before going back helping other customers. I walked out of the store and started heading down the road, hearing general conversations from passerbys, ranging from "How was your day?" To, "When's the party start?" I glanced over at the two talking about a party, recognizing it as the same party I will be attending later. As I turned back, SMACK! I fell back, scattering the groceries all over the ground.

"Oh dear! Are you alright" I heard a soft voice say. I spaced out for a second, trying to understand what happened. I shook my head, snapping back to reality. I came back in time to see a yellow mare on her knees, quickly gathering the scattered food items back into the bags.

"Oh don't worry, no harm done." I said, fishing for some of the food littering the floor. After we finished sorting everything back into the bags. How the cashier put all this into the two bags in the first place is a mystery to me. After my composure was re-established, I reached out a hand to shake.

"We haven't met, I'm new in town. My name is Stardust."

She refused to make eye contact, grasping my hand weakly and saying, "I'm Fluttershy.." Her pink hair was covering half her face. "I'm really sorry.. I should have been watching where I was going. Did you need any help carrying these bags?"

"Sure! My house isn't too far from here. Oh, and it's nice to meet you Fluttershy." I said with a smile. I could see a blush from under that veil of flowing pink hair. I began to head back down the street, motioning her to follow. A few minutes later we arrived and I opened the door. I headed for the kitchen and stopped, noticing she had stopped following me. I turned around and saw her standing at the door motionless.

"Are you going to come in?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. "I don't have any dogs if thats what you're afraid of."

"Oh no!" She said, "I love dogs. Thats not it.."

"What is it?" I asked, tilting my head in curiousity.

"It's just that..." She started to say, looking down at the ground. "I don't really feel comfortable invading your privacy"

"Nonsense! What's mine is yours to see, come in please." I said with a smile, motioning her to the kitchen. "Set the bag down on the counter and take a seat." She walked in slowly, looking around at the luxurious furniture.

"Wow..." She said, "You must be very successful to afford all of this."

"Oh come now." I said with a laugh.

"No really!" She said, entering the kitchen, "This is probably more decorated than Rarity's house."

"Who's Rarity?" I asked, beginning to unload the bag onto the counter.

"Oh, she's one of my closest friends. She makes dresses." She said, setting the bag next to mine.

"I'll have to check it out." I said, sorting the items into the cabinets. It was at this point that I realized how beautiful she was. This is the first time I've been able to stop and look her up and down.

"Is something wrong?" She said nervously. I shook my head, noticing I had been staring at her.

"Yeah... Sorry, just got distracted.. Hey would you mind uh... Staying for dinner?" I asked

"Oh!" She said quickly, "Well um.."

"I don't mean to impose at all. You probably have a lot to do, I don't want to take up any more of your time."

"No no!" She said hesitantly, "It's not that, its just.. I don't do well public places, and I just met you.."

"Oh don't worry, we can eat here. I fix a bitchin lasagna." I said

"Well.. I am hungry." She said.

"Cool!" I said excitedly. "Go take a seat anywhere, make yourself at home, I'll start making it."

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I sat down, looking around Stardust's house. I have to admit, he is cute.. And I think he likes me. So many thoughts running through my mind. Should I stay? He is offering me food, and I haven't eaten since yesterday. I have to follow Twilight's advice, and learn to be more assertive, brave...

"Would you like anything to drink?" Stardust said suddenly, causing me to nearly jump out of my seat.

"WATER PLEASE!" I yelled. He stared at me, eyes widened by the sudden outburst.

"OKAY!" He yelled back. Aced it Fluttershy.. Assertiveness successful.

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"Here you go." I said, placing the plate on the table in front of her. "Enjoy!" I continued back to the kitchen to refill her glass of water. I turned around and headed back for the table,

"So how's your day been go-" I stopped. I looked at her, her food was already half gone, her cheeks bulging with food. She froze and looked at me. We stared at eachother for a good minute before I finally said,

"I take it you like it?"

"Yesh.." She muttered with her mouth full, beginning to chew again. I couldn't help but laugh. I set my own plate next to hers and sat down. As I took a bite, she jumped up with her now empty plate and walked to the kitchen.

"There's more in there if you are still.." I started to say, before noticing her return with seconds. "Hungry.."

"It tastes so good.. Do you make things like this every day?" She asked, already taking a bite of the newly filled plate of food.

"I'm a Chef. It's nothing special.." I said shrugging.

"Don't be modest, this is the best Lasagna I've ever had." She said, looking me in the eyes for the first time.

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He has such beautiful eyes... I've never noticed them until now. They are blue, like the morning sky. I would have been lost in them if he had not spoke up.

"Would you like desert?" He asked, looking at my plate, then his, noticing he hadn't even finished his first serving.

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"Yes please." She said, starting to sound more confident, not hiding her face anymore. I got up and walked to the kitchen, opening the fridge and pulling out leftover Pie from yesterday. I grabbed a knife and a couple forks, then headed back to the table. As soon as it came within sight, I stopped, trying to comprehend what happened. My plate was licked clean.

"Did you.." I started,

"Yes... Sorry." She said sincerely. While I was astonished at the three portions she had devoured, I was happy she liked the food!

"Here, have some pie. I still haven't eaten yet." I said, heading back into the kitchen to get more Lasagna. I headed back and sat down.

"Where's the pie?" I asked. She paused for a second, before letting out a belch. She blushed brightly and apologised for her bad manners.

"You just ate three servings of Lasagna and half a pie... Not that I'm complaining but.." I said, scratching my head.

"Sorry, I just haven't eaten since yesterday morning. Too busy taking care of Angel." She said, breathing out a sigh of satisfaction as she licked her lips.

"Angel?" I asked curiously.

"She's my pet rabbit. I guess you could say I'm a veterinarian. I take care of people's pets and other animals in the forest." She said.

"Wow! That must be a lot of work. Don't you ever get tired?" I asked.

"No not really. I love helping animals, it's what I've done my whole life." She responded.

"I don't think I've ever met anyone as kind as you Fluttershy." I said. She blushed, turning away from me with a smile. We continued talking for awhile, making jokes about recent events. She told me about her friends, and I shared a little about myself.

"Oh yeah, were you going to that party?" I asked.

"Oh um.. Yes, my friend Pinkie Pie is throwing it for the two new guys in town. I haven't seen them before, I hope they are nice." She said, slowly turning back.

"Well JD is pretty cool. He might have some opinions of his own about me however." I said.

"Oh my.. Are you..?" She said, eyes beginning to widen.

"Yep." I said, waving, "Hi."

"Oh dear, I didn't even realize!" She said surprised.

"It's okay Fluttershy don't worry." I laughed. "I just hope to see you there. You're coming right?" I asked

"Of course!" She said excitedly, before noticing her own excitement, "I mean.. Yes, I'm coming."

"Alright then. Now I'm 'Really' Looking forward to it." I said, flashing her a happy look, causing her to blush again.

"Well, I'd better get going." She said, standing up and heading to the door quickly, trying to hide her flushed face. She opened it and stepped out, but stopped.

"I really had a good time talking. We should do this again sometime." She said, closing the door and running off. I sighed, watching her scurry off. She is absolutely beautiful. I think I did good... My face sunk to a blank face as I looked down.

"And now I am alone..." I said, taking a long pause.

"And my food is now cold..."