Starwatching with Twilight

>"H-hey, Anon?"
>You looked up from your workbench, pulling your attention away from the headboard you were finishing up.
>The Princess of Books- er, the Princess of *Friendship*, was staring timidly over the counter of the workbench.
"What's up, Twi?" You replied over your shoulder, placing your sandpaper back in its drawer.
>She looked around for a moment, one foreleg rubbing the other in anxiousness.
>"I, uh, was just wondering if..."
>There was a lengthy pause, only broken when you turned to her, confused.
"If...?"
>"Ifyou'llcomewatchthestarswithme!" The nervous mare blurted out, cheeks burning cherry red.
>You took a moment to parse out what she had said, the meaning almost lost in the blur of words that hit your eardrums.
>In the time that took, you watched her expression droop as you had yet to respond.
>Nope, Sad Sparkle wasn't happening today.
"Of course I'll come with you. When?"
>Her face lit up with an almost blinding smile, banishing any disappointment she had been feeling.
>"This weekend, at the Canterlot Observatory!"
"I'll be there."
>You only barely held in a laugh as she turned and half-galloped/half-danced her way home.
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>"C'mon Anon, this way!"
>Twilight had galloped away as soon as she could when the train came to a stop.
>She was leading the way only by a small amount, but you lost track of her at least once through the bar-hopping crowds.
>Now the lavender mare was impatiently trotting in place, waiting on you.
>The Observatory appeared locked up tight, and a sign hanging on the door said "Closed for maintenance, open soon!"
"Oh, well that's a shame." You groused. Despite the tickets being on Twilight's bill, they were still expensive.
>Counter to your expected reaction, the mare simply pulled the door open and ushered you inside.
>"Quick! Before somepony sees us!" Twilight giggled conspiratorially.
>You did as she bid, if only because you weren't quite sure if what you were doing was... legal.
"Uh, Twi, are you sure we should be in here...?"
>"Uh huh! Princess Celestia told me she would let me have it all to myself tonight," she replied as she moved over to the massive telescope.
>It was pointed towards the moon, but Twilight was quickly turning it to a small point in the sky.
"What are we looking at?"
>"Princess Luna told me there would be some small secret in her sky tonight, and I won't go home until I've found it!"
>You just laughed, content with letting her take the wheel for a bit.
>The telescope came to rest, and Twilight took a peek through.
>"Oh, look!"
>You did so, and let a small look of wonder spread across your face.
>No point in hiding it, Twilight was just as mesmerized as you were.
>The telescope was peering into a dark blue and green nebula.
>Newly born stars were sparkling like emeralds and sapphires, making the blackness of space more akin to a jewel encrusted cave.
>The dust was making unique shapes as it passed by the newborns, as it slowly condensed into new stars as you watched.
"Wow, just... wow. If this is Luna's work, tell her I approve."
>"I'll be sure to pass the message along. My turn!"
>Playfully rolling your eyes, you let her take back over.
>You noticed that almost all of Canterlot was dark, aside from a few bars and the castle itself.
>Perfect viewing conditions, all things considered.
>As you were waiting for your turn, a streak across the sky caught your attention.
>It was quick, and you almost called it a trick on your eyes until another streak slashed the darkness, before it too faded away.
"A meteor shower...?" You almost whispered, though it still caught your date's attention.
>"Anon?"
>You simply pointed towards the sky and waved her over.
"It's been too long since I've seen a good meteor shower..."
>"Too long? Why?"
>You chuckled.
"I've never had a Lunar Princess to put a show on at will, after all. Besides, I've been... busy."
>That last bit came out a little more bitter than you intended.
>"I know what you mean." Twilight replied, just as sullen.
"Hmm?"
>Twilight sighed, eyes never leaving the dark sky.
>"Just stress, I suppose."
>You hummed in response, then opened the door to the outer observation deck.
"C'mon, I think we both need this."
>You sat down on the wooden deck, pulling the mare into your lap as she came near.
>"A-anon?"
>You didn't say anything, instead you lightly ran your fingers through her mane and down her back.
>She shivered, a light pink blush painting her cheeks as you continued your work.
"Relax, Twi."
>"Easy for you to say..." she grumbled, though you knew there wasn't any malice in it.
>A bright, slow moving meteorite lit the sky, side-by-side with a slightly smaller, yet equally bright partner.
>These two didn't diminish in the least as they paved a path towards the horizon, seemingly escorting one another.
>The two of you watched them the entire way, mouths slightly agape.
"Make a wish..." You muttered, and Twilight's ears pivoted towards you.
>"A wish?"
"Mmhm. Dunno where it came from, but humans often make wishes on shooting stars."
>"Oh! Well, I wish for-"
>You put a finger on her lips, cracking a grin as she tried to move her head away and pouted as she failed.
"It won't come true if you tell anyone."
>Her amethyst eyes lit in understanding, and she nodded with a smile as you removed your finger and resumed brushing her mane.
>"When will it come true?"
"Depends. Some are impossible, but others... all in due time."
>"Hm."
>Her eyes had left the sky, instead landing on your own.
>Before you could do much of anything, she moved closer and gave you a chaste kiss on the cheek.
>The light pink blush turned a fiery red, and you couldn't help but laugh a bit.
"Twi, you missed."
>"Huh?"
>You lifted her muzzle and pressed a gentle kiss onto her lips, one she didn't resist.
>Breaking it after a few short seconds, you let her brain reboot as you returned your gaze to the stars.
>You hoped she hadn't seen the burning blush adorning your cheeks.
>The meteor shower stopped slowly after the two bright ones.
>It seemed as though they were the grand finale for the only two that cared tonight.
>Now it was just the two of you and the starry skies.
>"Anon?"
"Hmm?"
>"Do you... want to keep seeing each other like this?"
>You put on a show of thought, scratching your chin and occasionally going "hmm..."
>Twilight gave a giggle.
"Of course, my Star."
>Tension left her body almost immediately as she let out the breath she was holding in.
>Then her eyes widened just a bit.
>"Wait, was that...?"
"It was."
>An almost radiant smile bloomed on her face, and she leaned in for another kiss.
>"All in due time, huh?"
>You returned it just as easily.
"All in due time."