Author's Notes:

Hey guys as you noticed from this chapter number it's just the half of it, reason for this was that well....

It just felt right to finish it right there, and since there are still things that I want to put in this chapter I splitted it in half(Not literally of course, I'm still not sure how many words will Chapter 40b have, probably more than this one)

Second half will be up either today or tommorow, if there won't be anymore "unforeseen circumstances"

Best Wishes

Riter12pl4

“So Terry my dear, what are we planning to do today?”

Terry smirked.

“I had few ideas actually, you see first I’ll take you to an amazing restaurant for breakfast, then we will go shopping to buy me a suit for later.”

“Why would you need a suit?”

“You must have one if you want to go to the theater right?”

Rarity smiled and nodded happily, they were walking down the street, it was quite silent as no cars were driving, only few other peasants passing by them.

“But you don’t have any suit?”

“I do but I thought that you will probably manage to pick me out something special right?” Rarity blushed slightly at his comment but didn’t lose her expression and continued walking by his side with her head held high with pride.

“And for the finale of the day I have a surprise for you.”

“What is it?”

“If I tell you it won’t be a surprise anymore right?” Terry smirked teasingly earning an annoyed sigh from Rarity.

“Don’t worry I’m sure you’ll love it.”

“I guess I’ll have to trust you won’t I?”

Terry nodded and they continued walking, they passed the park and finally made it to their destination, “Pastas&Soups”.

“I think I know what’s this restaurant specialty.” Rarity smirked, Terry blushed a little and rubbed back of his head while smiling sheepishly, he walked towards the front door and opened it for Rarity.

“This actually reminds of one particular shop back in Ponyville”

“Oh really?”

“Yeah, but they are almost always out of quills.”

Terry chuckled and they walked inside, soon waiter walked up to them.

“Welcome in our restaurant, do you have a reservation?” Terry nodded and they walked aside to confirm it, meanwhile Rarity looked around and she had to admit, this was a pretty luxurious looking place.

Dining hall was big and round, people were sitting at tables in many different shapes, some tables near the wall had sofas instead of chairs to sit on, ceiling was high enough to let the big golden chandelier light the whole room.

Ceiling was supported by long spiral columns, they were decorated with gold shaped in form of the dragons writhing from the bottom to the top of the columns.

Many painting hung on the walls, Rarity even recognized some of them as copies of the masterpieces she saw back in the art gallery.

In the end of dining hall stood two doors which were leading to toilets, and on the left side of the hall was a well equipped bar.

“Hey Earth to Tabitha.” Terry shook his hand up and down in front of his marefriend, after few moments she finally reacted and looked at him blushing a little.

“Sorry, I just don’t remember being in this kind of place ever since my last visit to Canterlot.”

“I’m glad you like it.”

They walked towards their table and then sat down, waiter gave them menu’s and walked away.

Terry was going through his menu looking for something that will catch his eye, meanwhile Rarity realized something.

“Terry, you sure you can afford eating in such place?”

“If you are worried that I might not have enough money to pay for our meals than…”

“No, I mean this restaurant isn’t cheap, those prizes are very high we can eat somewhere else.”

Terry put his menu down and took her hoof with his hand.

“Tabitha, I know how much you enjoy something like that from time to time, and yeah maybe I don’t have enough money to eat here everyday, but I sure can do it from time to time, besides I want this day to be special, I want you to remember it forever.” Rarity smiled sheepishly and put her other hoof on his hand.

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

After that they both started looking for something good again, and after some time they were done.

Terry waved gently for waiter and he swiftly came to their table.

“Yes sir, what would you and your lovely lady want to eat on this beautiful day?” He said while taking out his little notebook and a pen. Rarity giggled at his compliment which made Terry frown a little.

Terry wanted to order himself some pancakes but then he had other idea.

“Maybe you could recommend something?”

Waiter smiled and nodded.

“Since it’s just 9:12 a.m. I suppose you will want something light for breakfast sir?”

Terry looked at Rarity and they both nodded.

“Then I would suggest a big portion for two of our special Spaghetti Napoli.”

Terry looked at Rarity with asking expression, she thought for a few moments and then nodded approvingly, Terry smiled and nodded at waiter.

“Very well then, something to drink?”

“I’ll have some water.”

“Of course, and lady?”

“I’ll have some apple juice.”

“Excellent, It shall be done in no more than 20 minutes.” Waiter took their menus and walked back to the kitchen.

After few minutes waiter came back with their drinks, Terry took few sips of water and he noticed Rarity visibly thinking about something, looking at something in the distance.

“Tabitha, is something wrong?”

“No, no it’s great it’s just….”

“What is it?”

Rarity avoided his gaze turning her head to the left, Terry used his hand to gently turn her muzzle back to him.

“Please, tell me what’s wrong.”

She sighed.

“It’s just that, this is so amazing, I was dating few col… I mean guys in my life but I never felt like this before, Terry you are very special to me, if I wasn’t sure before then now I’m 100% sure that I’m truly in love with you, and that’s why I….”

Terry patiently waited for her to finish, she avoided his gaze once again for few moments, she sighed and looked back at him

“I don’t want to lose you Terry, I don’t think I can.”

Terry’s heart was being torn in half when he noticed small tears building in her eyes, he stood up and kneeled by her side getting on her eye level. He opened his arms an hold her tightly.

“You really mean it don’t you?”

“..Yes..” Rarity answered between her soft sobbing, Terry stroked her mane gently.

She couldn’t stay in this world, it was too cruel for her, and besides she had responsibilities back home, she was one of the elements of harmony, as well as taking care of her little sister.

In this moment Terry made up his mind, he finally had an answer to their problem, an answer so obvious that they should have thought about it in first place.

“Then you won’t lose me Rarity, I love you too, I really do, I never felt like this before, each time I see you my heart is melting, being around you makes me feel like I never felt before, whenever I’m with you, I feel complete, like before meeting you I was just an empty shell.”

Rarity wiped her tears and looked up straight in the eyes, he was smiling warmly.

“That’s why since you can’t stay here, I will come with you.”

It took few moments for Rarity to realize what he just said, her eyes went wide and soon new tears started to form, but those weren’t made of sadness.

They were tears of joy and happiness.

She buried her muzzle in his chest and quietly sobbed smiling this time, he also smiled and continued to stroke her mane.

“Thank you.”

Terry chuckled and added.

“You’re welcome.”