Lyra and BonBon's Attempt at Date Night (Lyra x Bon)

>The birds were chirping.
>The weather was pristine and gorgeous.
>And the air was carrying extra pep for today it seemed like.
>BonBon was busy admiring the clouds from her kitchen window.
>She adored these lovely Spring days.
>Even more so since she knew that tonight was a night she had been waiting all week for.
>It was date night with her lovely, yet headache inducing girlfriend, Lyra Heartstrings.
>Lyra had promised her a romantic dinner out under the stars this evening.
>And one of BonBon's favorite things to do was enjoy freshly cooked food.
>Especially under the beautiful moonlight.
>It was supposed to be a full-moon tonight as well.
>All the stars were aligning in that this might be the best date night BonBon and Lyra have ever had.
>Putting a potholder in her mouth she gently opened the door to her small oven.
>The smell of fresh sweet rolls filled BonBon's kitchen.
>They were her speciality.
>Every one went weak in the knees when they got a whiff of BonBon's sweet rolls.
>She muffled hummed a small tune as she took the tray from the oven.
>And placed them on a nearby plate to cool.
>She put the potholder back up on the wall hook.
>And turned back around to admire her crafts of delicacy.
>Golden-brown outer crusts filled with a swirl of sweet chocolate, cinnamon, and a little special ingredient.
>Passed down in BonBon's family from generation to generation
>They were like the small, edible children to BonBon.
>She was extremely proud of how they turned out.

>Still admiring her rolls, BonBon noticed how they appeared to be growing smaller.
>As was her counter.
>And even her fridge.
>She was on the verge of freaking out.
>Until she noticed how she felt the ground under her hooves.
>An unamused expression appeared on her face.
>"Surprise!" came a bubbly voice from behind BonBon
>BonBon exhaled through her nose.
>"Lyra, you know I hate it when you use magic t-tooooooh~" BonBon's train of thought cut off abruptly.
>Silky soft smoothness rubbed against her back in circular motions.
>Kneading her like bread dough.
>"Mmmmmm" BonBon purred happily.
>"Annnnnnd, I got you a special something" Lyra levitated a bag in front of BonBon.
>She opened her eyes and let out a small gasp.
>"Oaty-Crunch!?"
>"But-But I thought they only sold this in Manehattan now?" Lyra continued her massage.
>"Well...let's just say I have my ways"
>The massaging sensation stopped as BonBon heard the sound of light clops against the floor.
>"And, I knew that would make you smile" Lyra spoke as she wrapped her front leg around BonBon.
>"Dawww, you're such a sweetheart sometimes Lyra" BonBon's tone content as she nuzzled against Lyra's fuzzy cheek.
>"Oh, I made sweet rolls for tonight!" she gestured towards the kitchen.
>"But, I guess I can let you have one or two before dinner" BonBon smiled at Lyra's warm face.
>Without a minute even passing by, Lyra instantly replied back with.
>"Nah, but thanks for offering"
>Inside of BonBon's head alarm bells, whistles, and flags of all kind were exploding with panic.
>First Lyra's special back rubs, then her finding her favorite food, and now not going crazy on her sweet rolls?
>BonBon squinted her eyes and scowled.
>"...What did you do?" she said annoyed.

>Lyra scrunched her mouth in response as her eyes widened.
>"I have no idea what you're talking about" her eyes darted back and forth.
>"I'm just saving my appettite for tonight!"
>"Lots of yummy food I have planned oh yes, mmmm." Lyra nervously rambled as she rubbed her tummy with her front leg.
>BonBon's incredulous glare not letting up one bit.
>"I usually have to kick you out of the kitchen several times when I make my sweet rolls"
>Sweat was starting to drip down the front of Lyra's face.
>"Haha, I guess I've just learned my lesson about that haven't I BonBon?" Lyra's smile obviously forced.
>BonBon practically bumped her nose against Lyra's as she was staring deep into her bright, yellow eyes
>Lyra's mouth quivered somewhat.
>She gulped, loudly.
>Silence slipped between the two like a shadow through a crack in a door.
>"...Did I ever tell you, you have beautiful eyes?" Lyra said with a tone of desperation on her breath.
>She anxiously giggled.
>Staring to the floor and letting out her infamous "Lyra's about to get a firm talking to"  sigh.
>BonBon was getting into position.
>But a yelp broke her out of her stance.
>"Okay!"
>"I'll talk, I'll talk!
>"Just don't lecture me!"
>BonBon looked over to Lyra and found her cowering on the floor.
>Hooves over her head as if she were preparing for the sun to drop on her head.
>BonBon rolled her eyes at Lyra's melodramatic performance.
>Lyra got back into standing position, but she wasn't meeting BonBon's eyes.
>She anxiously rubbed her left leg with her right.
>"Lyra...what did you do?" BonBon spoke to calm her nerves and to get to the bottom of this.
>Sort of like a parent scolding a child.
>"Oh jeez, you didn't burn another one of Twilight's books again did you?" her voice annoyed.
>Lyra's frown widened.
>"No...and I didn't burn it...it just got scorched...all over...into ashes" Lyra's mouth scrunched tighter.
>She shook her head.

>"Then tell me what you did Lyra" she wanted to stamp her hoof down for emphasis.
>But, BonBon was trying to keep her anger in check.
>For Lyra's sake.
>Lyra looked up to BonBon with a guilty look in her eyes.
>She knew that was BonBon's weakness, but she had to stand firm.
>"...You know how tonight is date night?" Lyra began.
>BonBon raised an eyebrow in confusion.
>"Yeeees?"
>Lyra kicked the ground lightly not saying another word.
>"...Hypothetically, how mad would you be if I may have accidentally invited...somepony to join us?"
>An image of the sun expanding and absorbing the entire universe in a white hot inferno flashed into BonBon's head.
>"I'd get over it" BonBon's eye twitched.
>"But, that depends on who you "hypothetically" invited to, our, special, date, night" each word emphasised for good measure.
>Lyra absentmindly clicked her front hooves together
>The sound of BonBon's teeth grinding made her even more anxious.
>"Wellllllllll..." but before Lyra could get another word out.
>The front door of their house was knocked open by a burst of confetti and balloons.
>And in cartwheeled a familar pink blur.
>Pinkie Pie.
>"Whooooooooooose ready for a super fabulous best friends night picnic?!" she hopped over and shouted.
>Straight into BonBon's ear.
>Stewing around in her heart as she could feel her blood pressure rising.
>"Hehe, surprise" Lyra weakily said trying not to agitate BonBon further.
>BonBon gave a cold stare she shared between Pinkie and Lyra.
>Bits of confetti were being pulled from her mane as Lyra gently brushed it with her front leg.
>Lyra knew that BonBon was passed the point of no return.
>She was beyond upset that she was living right on disappointment boulevard.
>Population, her.
>"Look, I know you're upset"
>"That's not the word I'd use, but go on" BonBon interjected

>But, my heart was in the right place."
>"And isn't that what really matters?
>BonBon blinked her eyes at Lyra.
>Not even dignifying what she said with even a sigh.
>"I love you?"
>Again, nothing but a blink.
>Lyra's face fell defeated.
>"Why so glum my minty chum?" Pinkie popped up beside Lyra.
>Wrapping her hooves around her neck in a hug.
>She looked over to BonBon and was met by her discerning gaze.
>She pointed her head over to the door.
>Lyra shut her eyes and sighed.
>"Pinkie..."
>She looked up into Lyra's eyes with that innocent smile full of glee.
>"You remember how I said you could come to dinner with us tonight?" Lyra's eyes were disheartened.
>Pinkie squeaked happily.
>"Of course I remember silly!"
>"I've been so super duper extra excited for it all day!" She bounced higher and higher with each word.
>"...About that" Lyra's tone was like ice down Pinkie's back.
>She stopped cold mid-hop.
>Her lower lip pouted out as her eyes shimmered with tears.
>Lyra felt like she just crushed all of Pinkie's hopes and dreams.
>"Ummmmm..." her nervous eyes glanced back over to BonBon.
>She gave her a "hurry it up" gesture.
>Pinkie's whimper drew Lyra attention back towards her.
>"Me and BonBon were..." she couldn't finish her sentence
>"Were wondering..."
>She took a deep breath.
>"If you liked chocolate or strawberry frosting on your sweet rolls?"
>Pinkie's excitment bubbled back up as she squee'd
>"Why not a little bit of both?" she suggested.
>"Pinkie, you're a genius." Lyra smiled warmly at Pinkie.
>She wrapped her in a Pinkie Pie tight hug.
>Lyra suddenly remembered about the other pony in the room.
>Her eyes anxiously wandered over to BonBon.
>To say she was mad would have been an insult to mad people.
>She gave Lyra the "You are weak" look.
>Scowling as she did.

>Lyra turned her head to stare at a nearby wall.
>Pinkie was still giving her death-grip hug.
>Sweat started to drop down the sides of Lyra's head.
>She had to think of a way to make this either all better or a way to spontaneously break all her legs.
>Both options had their pros and cons.
>While deep in thought she felt a slight force pushing on her chest.
>The ground was moving beneath her hooves.
>Surprised, she quickly glanced around and noticed two cream colored hooves moving her slowly into the kitchen.
>"Pinkie, would you kindly excuse us?"
>"I need to talk to Lyra here for just a minute."
>BonBon turned her head towards Lyra and continued her glare.
>"Alone" she said with a finality of somepony who was about to lay down the law.
>Reactively, Lyra's ears flopped downwards as she gulped.
>Soon she felt the sturdy, cold tile of their kitchen floor under her hooves.
>Her demise was close at hoof.
>"Now, BonBo-" Lyra was cut off by BonBon's front leg shushing her.
>She lowered her leg back to the floor.
>Still wearing that icy, glare and neutral face.
>BonBon sighed as she took a breather before starting back in on Lyra.
>"Eight" BonBon stated.
>Lyra tilted her head at what BonBon just said.
>"That's how many of our dates Pinkie's ruined"
>Lyra's eyes widen for a second as she feels a strong kick in her gut.

>Not quite believing what BonBon was saying.
>"...Surely it couldn't have been that man-" BonBon practically shoved a picture in her face.
>Looking over it, memories started to resurface in Lyra's brain.
>It was their romantic hay-ride last Nightmare Night.
>But it didn't turn out to be very romantic when Pinkie thought that part was optional.
>A hay covered and extremely annoyed BonBon next to a sheepishly grinning Lyra was what the picture captured.
>As Pinkie danced around the hay cart.
>Causing a ruckus.
>Tossing what appeared to be pumpkin pies.
>"Maybe telling her to go crazy with all those pies around was a bad idea..." BonBon put the picture away.
>She shoved a new one in front of Lyra's guilty eyes.
>A fancy, dining room interior with an embarrassed BonBon hiding her face.
>With Pinkie and her party cannon dancing on the tabletop.
>While Lyra trying not to laugh, but failing miserably.
>"There wasn't a "No cannons allowed" sign heh-heh"
>Remaining stoic and squinting even harder now.
>BonBon slowly lifted another photo in front of Lyra.
>It took her a minute to recognize the setting.
>Small, round, and brown tables.
>Ponies sitting on cushions.
>Pinkie being the only one laughing.
>"...Oh" Lyra felt like she was hit upside the head with a shovel.
>"This was last week at the comedy club wasn't it?" Lyra nervously looked towards BonBon.
>She struck her again with the shovel of bluntness.
>Her eyes the deliverer.
>Lyra's head the target.

>Averting her eyes to the floor.
>A balloon of sadness welled up in Lyra's chest.
>"What do all these pictures have in common Lyra?" BonBon's voice as unamused as her face.
>Still looking towards the floor, Lyra racked her brain for a reply that wouldn't result in an ass chewing.
>"Uhhh, Pinkie?" Lyra gave another weak smile towards BonBon
>If there was a contest for hardcore stares in Equestria, BonBon would certainly be at least top five.
>Six if you count Derpy on her off days.
>"You're half right"
>She placed the photo on the dining room table.
>"But, why was Pinkie there in the first place?" she slightly growled.
>Lyra's ears flopped faster than a fat pony diving into a pool.
>She vividly remembered that evening.
>The new comedy club was having it's weekly open mic night.
>It was something her and BonBon had been looking forward to all week.
>Just a chance to relax and laugh and enjoy each other's company.
>Until she ran into Pinkie earlier that day.
>*Gasp!*
>"You guys are heading to the comedy club tonight too?!" Pinkie hopped in place
>"Heh, yeah!" Lyra whinned a little.
>"BonBon and I have been looking for something new to do ever since Grease Pits closed up."
>Pinkie looked at Lyra kind of strange, but shook her head back to full smiles.
>"Hehe, yeah, my sister Maud is going to be one of newcomers tonight!" she cartwheeled around Lyra.
>Ignoring Lyra's previous comment.
>"She's going to put the "fun" in "tickling your funny bone" I just know it!"
>Pinkie suddenly stopped in mid-wheel and practically flew over into Lyra's face zone.
>"I just got an amazingly awesome idea!"
>"What if you, me, and BonBon all sit together?"
>Pinkie wrapped her hooves around herself.
>"Triple the support! Pinkie flashed a smile at Lyra.
>Lyra brought her front leg up to her mouth and pondered.
>"Uhh, well Pinks, I'm pretty sure BonBon just wanted this to be a me and her thing tonight"
>Pinkie's mane deflated a smidge.

>She whimpered and groveled over to Lyra's hooves.
>Showing off her big, sky blue eyes.
>Looking up to Lyra.
>"Uhhhhhhh..." Lyra was at a loss for words.
>Pinkie whimpered and whined some more.
>"BonBon's going to kill me"
>And judging by how BonBon is currently glaring at her.
>She wasn't wrong.
>Back in the present and out of Lyra's thoughts.
>BonBon was still waiting for the second half to Lyra's answer.
>"...It's not my fault I'm a sucker for a girl with big blue eyes?" Lyra timidly grinned and awkwardly let out a laugh.
>BonBon let out a dejected sigh.
>"Lyra, you gotta learn how to be firm with Pinkie" lectured BonBon.
>In response, Lyra started to rub the front of her leg guiltly.
>"I know she's one of your best friends Lyra, but you need to draw the line with her" BonBon stamped her hoof down lightly.
>Lyra nodded her head, defeated.
>"I'm sorry BonBon, I just really hate saying no to Pinkie"
>BonBon put a hoof on Lyra's shoulder.
>"She's a big pony Lyra, she can handle it"
>And with that, BonBon lovingly wrapped Lyra up in a warm embrace.

>Lyra smiled and returned it.
>Playfully smacking Lyra on the thigh
>BonBon states with confidence
>"Now go get her you silly filly!" BonBon booped Lyra's nose.
>Giggling, Lyra stood up straight and firm.
>Fierce conviction was present in her eyes.
>She was going to get something done.
>And that something was sitting in her living room.
>"Be right back" Lyra said proudly.
>BonBon nodded her head and smiled at Lyra's sudden burst of bravery.
>"I knew she could do it"
>"She just needed a kick in the butt is all" BonBon thought.
Later that night.
>"...I should have kicked her harder" BonBon grimaced.
>Pinkie was being her usual spaz self and flipping up and around.
>Ruining the atmosphere of the beautiful moon-lit night.
>Meanwhile was trying to hide her face in BonBon's sweet rolls.
>"There's -gulp- always next date night right Bon?" Lyra said with a mouthful.
>Spitting crumbs out on BonBon's face.
>"Yes Lyra, next date night" BonBon sighed.
>Curse Lyra's weak, but big heart.