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(Follow the number back to Day 6. The story overwrites that segment on.)

>You gingerly reach out and accept her handshake.

>"I'm not normally this soft... But for a gentleman who can prove himself.. I have to have some respect for."

>You smile at the sentiment.

>"But so help me, if you tell ANYONE about this, your face will be GONE, buddy. Got it?"

>You flinch and hold your hands up.

"Got it."

>You walk with Gilda, pressing the button on your ear piece.

"Hey, Professor?"

>"Oh, Anon. You're still alive, goody."

"Yeah, I managed to diffuse the situation. Hey, you're free to do as you need to now."

>You could hear him chuckle, and... Clapping.

>"I knew you could do it, Anon. Good job. Now that my part is done.. I'll be seeing you inside."

>You shook your head and took the ear piece out.

>You talked with Gilda over a plan. You made sure that she got it point for point.

>She nods and goes outside.

>Walking into the auditorium, Fluttershy runs over and hugs you.

>"Oh Anon... I'm so glad you're okay."

>You gently hug her back. Pinkie must have told them what was going on.

>Wrapping your arm around her shoulder, you walk her back into the auditorium.

>The girls run over to you.

>"Oh, Anon! I'm so glad you're okay!"

>"So, what happened? Tell us!"

>You tug at the neck of your Tux.

"We just... Had a small conversation. Cleared up some tension between us. That's all."

>They looked at once another in confusion.

>You had to tell that fib... You couldn't risk getting your beautiful face torn off.

>"Well, as long as she and those other ruffians don't come back for you, I'm fine with that."

>"Uh huh."

>The lights from the DJ's stage dimmed down and began to move slower.

>Another slow song was coming on.

>This time it was a nice, slow waltz.

>You didn't really know how to waltz, but you decided that you would just follow the music.

>Fluttershy looked up at you as you assume the slow dance position; hands on her hips, her arms over your shoulders and behind your neck.

>She was a little bit short for you, but you managed.

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>Dancing with her, you count out the beats.

>One-two-three, one-two-three, one-two-three.

>You quickly caught on to the beat of the song as the two of you danced quietly in a circle, switching positions as needed.

>The girls watched you both waltz your hearts out.

>Rarity leaned against a wall with her cup of water.

>"So uh... Lemme get this straight. Fluttershy likes-likes Anon?"

>"Yup."

>"And you knew?"

>"That's right."

>Pinkie Pie threw her arms into the air.

>"And you DIDN'T tell us!?"

>"Nope."

>Both girls looked at Rarity.

>"Well, why the heck not? We're all friends, we deserved ta know!"

>Rarity tossed her hair a bit.

>"Because darlings, friends don't tell other friends' secrets. Besides, look at the fun she's having."

>Fluttershy rested her head against your chest.

>She seemed to be enjoying this dance just as much as you did, despite your lack of dancing know-how.

>"Oh Anon... This night is just... Perfect."

>You pull her into a hug, still leading through the waltz.

"I know. And only one thing would make it better."

>She looks up into your eyes, her soft stare locking you in place as the waltz ends.

>You reach into you pocket and pull out the velvet box.

>Inside is a similar necklace to the one you gave Sunset; however this one has a butterfly on it, crested with some pink jewels, and a floral pattern on it.

>"A-Anon... Is this what you got... Back at that store?"

>You nod slowly.

>"And it's all yours, Fluttershy."

>Fluttershy holds her hair back as you put the necklace onto her.

"It's lovely, Anon. Thank you!"

>She hugs you tightly, tears of joy rolling down her face.

>"I.... I love you, Anon."

>You smile warmly as you return the hug.

"I know... You never were good at hiding feelings."

>You and Fluttershy walk out to the rest of the group, hand in hand.

>They clap for you both.

>"I knew it would work out, Fluttershy."

>Fluttershy gave her a quick hug before returning to you.

>"A-Anon... I.. I'm so glad I get to be with you."

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>Fluttershy quickly steals a kiss from you, leaving you stunned for a second.

>Blinking twice you pull her into a deep kiss.

>You entwine your fingers together as the kiss felt like it lasted an eternity.

>The other girls watched in admiration.

>When the kiss finally broke, everyone cheered.

>You guess that they were all proud of the two most awkward students being able to get together like this.

>It left you with a warm feeling.

>"Now that you two are together, let's PARTY!"

>You laugh softly.

>You and Fluttershy hold hands with the other girls as you both lead them to the dance floor again.

>Tonight was going to be a great, fun night.

>Sunset sat outside, crying.

>Brad sat next to her.

>"Hey. Sunset.. It's okay. Maybe it just.. wasn't meant to work out."

>"Yeah... Maybe... Maybe it wasn't meant to work out with anyone..!"

>She seemed to be crying hysterically.

>Brad sighed softly.

>"If it really means anything, I... I'd stay with you. I'm willing to forget our past and just be there for you."

>Sunset looked at him, still sobbing heavily.

>"You... Mean it?"

>He nods before pulling her into a soft hug.

>"Yeah."

>She collapses over onto him, holding him tightly.

>Brad looks up into the night sky.

>"Hey look, a shooting star."

>He points up and Susnet follows his finger.

>"...Wow..."

>It must have been her first time seeing a shooting star.

>"You know what to do, right?"

>She looked at him, shaking her head.

>"You make a wish."

>They both looked up at the sky once more.

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