"Well, my lady, I believe I will be getting some rest. It has been a very ardurous day, though rather pleasant in some regards." He gazed at her, his eyes betraying his heart's desire, but he remained silent. Frozen decided to step back a little and let Celestia chase him, a bit.
"Sleep well, Mr. Heart," Celestia said. She looked at him carefully, and her heart rate increased, so fast that she was sure Frozen could hear it.
Frozen returned her gaze, his mind fighting against every muscle's urge to grab the mare and kiss her. He wanted so badly to hold her and feel her fur against his. He blushed a bit at the thought of it, but did not avert his gaze. He realized now that he liked this mare very much..perhaps too much, too soon, but he was utterly infatuated. She had bewitched him unknowingly, in ways she couldn't imagine.. Hundreds of years of adoration and admiration had grown a soft spot for her in his heart.
Frozem stiffened and shuddered visibly, "W..what?" He said in confusion. Everything came tumbling down at that point, being replaced by fear, confusion, and hurt..
Frozen relaxed a bit, the fear and tension melting back away with a sigh of relief, "Then you do feel as I do," he said, "I can't explain why, but I am drawn to you."
"As is only proper," he said, taking her hoof and kissing it softly, "For now, perhaps I may join you for breakfast in the morning?"
Early the next morning, Frozen awoke and threw on his finest cloak. He crept downstairs to the dining hall.
"That must get so boring after a while," Frozen said as he entered the room, "You work very hard for your people.."
"It's always been this way. I hardly notice anymore," Celestia said, peering over a sheet of parchment to look at him. "How did you sleep?"
"Well, thank you," he said as he sat across from her. He straightened his robe nervously, "Princess, I wanted to apologize for my rude behavior yesterday, it was unbecoming. I am very interested in you, and I believe I like you very much, but I should behave in a more gentlemanly manner with you." He cleared his throat, "At any rate, if you will forgive a final bit of forwardness, would you permit me the honor of getting to know you better?"
Celestia smiled, "Of course, Mr. Heart. Of course." She gestured to the food on a buffet-style table. "Please. Eat."
Frozen nodded, "I do have a small request," he said as he began fixing a plate, "Would you call me Frozen?"
