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Post by zathra on Nov 22, 2011 13:03:45 GMT -5
Zathra waited nervously in the park, pacing, unable to sit still. He had invited Twilight to meet him here, but he hadn't told her why.
He was going to ask her on a date, so long as his courage, or rather lack of, didn't cause him to clam up and say something else.
He had thought about what to say for awhile, not sure if he should be forward, or dance around for awhile with his words, hoping she would understand.
It would be much easier for Zathra to just dance around with his words, but he decided he would just go right out and ask her, if he could force himself to, anyways.
He was almost sweating from how nervous he was, still pacing around, trying to calm himself down before twilight got there, but finding that it would be almost impossible.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 22, 2011 17:20:33 GMT -5
Twilight was running a tad bit late. She was really into a book of hers and lost track of time, so to hurry up she was popping all over town, teleporting. She could have made it here in two, maybe three, teleports, but it exerted alot less energy when she poofed at 20 foot increments. At last in a flash of light she appeared a few feet behind Zathra.
"Hey Zathra, sorry im late, what is it you wanted?" She said smiling sweetly.
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Post by zathra on Nov 22, 2011 23:15:29 GMT -5
Zathra jumped 5 feet in the air when twilight was suddenly there."WHAAA!" Zathra shouted, falling onto his flank.
He looked up at twilight, relaxing."oh... hey there twilight... Um.... H-how are you?" He couldn't stop himself from avoiding the question right away, it was just him being, well, him.
"Twilight.... d-do.... you...." nope, he couldn't say it, so he switched to the next subject on his mind."So, I've heard Fenris likes you, is that true?"
His jaw dropped, did he REALLY just say that!? "W-wait! N-no! I meant to ask, if you wanted to go on a date with me!"
He just stood there, he did it again, only this time he had said something even worse, the exact thing he was trying to avoid asking. He couldn't say anything at this point, he could only blush bright red.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 24, 2011 5:53:35 GMT -5
Twilight laughed a bit at Zathra's initial shock. She probably should have saw that coming and just walked towards him. After the colt stumbled with his words her head was cocked to the side in puzzlement, but then she giggled. This was why she liked him. He was cute in the way that he was always unsure of himself. Infact, if it weren't for the fact he made her laugh, she might have been alot more shy with her answer, so it all worked out.
"I was actually going to ask you the same thing." She said smiling warmly. "Of course I would, Zathra." She started to blush a tiny bit, but forced her mind on other things to avert it. "Where do you want to go? Its still early, we could go right now if you want." She was getting better around colts. Not good, but better. A few weeks ago if a colt asked her out she would be so shy she would refuse and leave the colt as soon as possible to avoid the sheer embarrassment.
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Post by zathra on Nov 26, 2011 1:59:21 GMT -5
Zathra's ear's perked up, relieved to finally get that off his chest, but happy she had actually said yes."Really? You were going to ask me? I'm... not sure what to say...."
Zathra slowly stood up, smiling at twilight, unable to poof it away. He was happy to hear that she could go on a date right then, since the timing was great for him as well.
"Well, um... why not have out date here? You know... if you don't mind just walking around and talking... it's pretty relaxing... oh! And then i could show you the lake, it's a great place to just sit and relax..."
Zathra blushed, realizing how long he had gone on for."S-sorry Twilight.... if you've got another idea, i'd love to hear it"
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 26, 2011 2:34:26 GMT -5
Twilight looked over to Zathra, smiling. "Does it really matter where we are? Isn't a date just spending time with somepony you like?" She began to idly walk forward in no particular direction. She spotted a shady tree and decided it would be a good place to sit around and just talk with Zathra.
She sat in the shade and turned to Zathra. "Can I... Can I ask you something?" The question had been in and out of her thoughts as of late. "Why do you like me? Nopony had really paid me much attention before you and Fenris. I mean there were a few, but nopony in particular." She said. She wasnt sad in saying it, but rather happy such a time had passed.
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Post by zathra on Nov 26, 2011 3:26:29 GMT -5
Zathra rubbed his neck and laughed awkwardly at Twilight's comment about date's, she had a good point.
Zathra followed her until she sat down, joining her. He was more then a little surprised by her question. Why did he like her? He thought about it for a bit. Well, the reason he wanted to meet her at first was to see if she could help with his... problem... but, a reason why he liked her?
"Well... i... t-this... i-isn't very easy for me... b-but... i like you because... your one of the nicest ponies i know... your unbelieveably smart... a-and... y-your... a-also... v-v-very.... c-c-cute..." Zathra blushed at his last comment, turning his head slightly.
"Well... w-why... do you like me? I-i mean... i-if you e-even like me..."
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Nov 26, 2011 4:28:38 GMT -5
Twilight gave a heart-felt smile to Zathra. It was easier opening up to him because he was as clueless as she in the field of dating. She turned her head at the mention of being cute just as Zathra did, trying to hide a faint yet visible blush. She then took a short moment to sum up why exactly she liked Zathra. Where to begin?
"Well..." She started, "For starters, I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I liked you." She said, managing a giggle. "Lets see... You're sweet, you're cute, you're funny... The main reason im here is to get to know more about you. You look like the type of pony who thinks more than they speak, so tell me, what are you really like? Im all ears." She said looking expectantly at the unicorn.
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Post by zathra on Dec 2, 2011 1:53:13 GMT -5
Zathra rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly as she giggled, he really should have thought about that before hoof.
Her next question made him think, what was he really like? "Well... to be honest... i'm pretty quiet, at least around ponies i don't know.... a-and i worry alot... and i get nervous easily...."
Zathra sighed "Yeah...pretty much everything about me is negative... i'm....i'm sorry Twilight... i-if you expected more...."
His ears went against his head, starting to think that Twilight wouldn't want to talk with him anymore, now that he had told her those things about him.
"D-do you want me t-to go T-twilight? i-i'll understand if y-you do...."
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Dec 3, 2011 1:01:21 GMT -5
Twilight looked at Zathra sincerely. Back when he helped at Nightmare Night, he had been shy, but not a downer. What had gotten into him? "O-of course I don't want you to leave!" She said, almost caught off gaurd by how he was so negative. "Zathra... Don't be so down on yourself just because you're shy... You have to..." "Oh, what would Rainbow dash say?"
"You have to never give up!" She said, trying to sound confident. She wasn't exactly the best choice for a pep talk on dating, but she was going to try her best! "Come on Zathra, smile! You're on a date! You should be happy! Im happy." She said, her voice easing at the last statement. She looked at him with her soft smile beckoning happiness from him.
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Post by zathra on Dec 6, 2011 10:09:18 GMT -5
Zathra smiled at her little 'pep talk'. He hadn't realize he was starting to sound depressed.
He smiled hearing Twilight's comment about her being happy, he was happy too, and he felt bad for making her seem like he wasn't.
"I am happy Twilight, i really am, i'm so sorry if i sounded depressed. I-i'm having a great time with you! I just wanted to make sure you didn't want me to go, just in case you did, i'm glad you want me to stay though..."
Zathra though about it for a bit, was now a good time for him to ask? No, no, he'd ask later, for now he just wanted to sit there with Twilight.
He edged towards her very slowly, not wanting to make her uncomfortable like he had on Nightmare Night, but wanting to sit closer to her.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Dec 6, 2011 16:19:02 GMT -5
Twilight took a moment to reflect upon the situation. Zathra was so shy, it had made her not use her non-existant dating skills, but rather her leadership skills. It was alot easier to look at dating in a different perspective. She took note of Zathra inching nearer to her. Feeling confident still, she inched closer to him. Just enough for their coats to brush against each other in the breeze.
Twilight was happy. As long as nothing sudden happened, she was in control of her mind. It was alot easier to date with a clear head, she noted. She had a few mental notes from this date alone. She liked the learning experience. "So Zathra..." She finally piped up, "Its.... Really nice out." She said losing her bearings. She couldn't think of just what to say.
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Post by zathra on Dec 6, 2011 21:39:58 GMT -5
Zathra smiled feeling twilight get closer to him in response, maybe he didn't have to be so careful around her. He was still going to be careful though, despite what he thought.
Zathra did, however, still want to be closer to her. He wasn't sure if it was correct to ask before he nuzzled her, but he wasn't going to just start rubbing against her.
"T-twilight? Do you think.... u-um.... we could, m-maybe.... h-hug? O-or something?"
Zathra's face was bright red, he hopped Twilight would say it was okay. But he was nervous that he might have scared her off with the question. He looked into her eyes nervously, waiting for an answer.
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Post by Twilight Sparkle on Dec 7, 2011 18:14:52 GMT -5
Zathra was always just so apprehensive about things. Of course Twilight was too, but it made it easier when Zathra was just as nervous as she. Twilight wanted to answer, but she wasn't sure how to do so. She did want to be close to him, if only to see if she felt anything. Just hug him, you've hugged before, she thought. Of course that was with friends, not coltfriends....
She forced herself to talk. "O-of course, Zathra." She looked at him, and then somewhat timidly leaned her weight against him, burying her muzzle against his coat. Although she was blushing immensly, she relished in the feeling of Zathra's warmth. It wasn't exactly something she was used to. It was different when it was with somepony you cared about in a special way rather than just a friend.
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Post by zathra on Dec 7, 2011 18:36:06 GMT -5
Zathra blushed harder now feeling her warmth against him. It was an amazing feeling. Zathra just wanted to sit there with Twilight, for as long as he could.
Zathra wanted to see how she would react to being hugged. Twilight had agreed to that, right? Zathra slowly wrapped his hooves around her body, and lowered his head down onto hers.
Zathra wasn't sure how'd she react, but he wanted to take a chance, and began slowly nuzzling her neck, the feeling was even more amazing the just hugging, but he wanted to know how Twilight felt about it.
"T-twi.... t-this feels nice.... r-right?" He looked into her eyes, still blushing to the point that his face was now red.
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