Zee, Zuzy, and Georgie follow Pony all the way up to the top floor. They are standing in front of Zizzy's bedroom door.
Pony places the box next to a whole stack of boxes of food inside of the room.
"Oh!" says Georgie. "This is Zizzy's room!"
"Agreed", says Zuzy. "Obviously, she's been wanting more food than usual is all!"
"So nothing fishy's going on", says Zee.
"Hold on!" says Georgie. "We came here to solve a case like spies, and no spy I know has ever solved a case that quick!"
"How many spies do you know other than Stephanie?" asks Zuzy, giggling.
"That doesn't matter!" says Georgie. "What matters is that we do more recon."
They all put on their masks, and peek in through the window in the door.
"What is she doing?!" says Zee in surprise. "Having the biggest feast in the world?!"
"Thanks for bringing the food from such a long way!" says Zizzy.
"Aw, shucks!" says Pony, blushing. "It was nothing!"
"It's nice getting to see again in such a short time!" says Zizzy.
"Same here", says Pony, acting shy.
"All I used to feed us was boring old spinach", says Zizzy. "But thanks to you, we get to eat all sorts of healthy and tasty stuff! I just we had more ways to store it. The cafeteria only holds so much."
"I'm telling you!" says Zuzy. "Zizzy really likes her food!"
"Or Pony!" says Georgie, pointing.
"What do you mean?" asks Zuzy.
"Just look at her!" says Zee.
Zizzy gives Pony a teasing accidental peck on the cheek, making Pony blush.
"Georgie, I think you're right!" says Zuzy. "I think that Pony has a crush!"
After that, Pony walks out the door, lost in thought.
Zee signals for Pony to walk over to them.
"Now, remember!" says Zuzy. "Pony is really shy about this thing, so chances are, he's probably gonna be embarrassed about his crush. Just try to make him comfortable!"
"Hey, there Pony!" says Georgie.
"Oh, hey guys!" says Pony.
"I'm going to ask you a very personal question", says Zee. "And I want you to answer honestly, ok?"
Pony walks up closer to Zee.
"Do you...have a crush on...our big sister Zizzy?" asks Zee.
"Yeah", says Pony, lost in thought, blushing.
"Wait!" says Zuzy. "Does Zizzy even know that you like her?"
"No, she doesn't", says Pony, sounding embarrassed.
"Then you have to tell her!" says Georgie.
Pony hems and haws around, then shifts from one foot to the other nervously.
"We're pretty sure she likes you!" says Zee. "I mean, she keeps asking for food brought to her room just so she can be with you!"
"You really think so?" asks Pony.
"We do." says Georgie. "I mean, you never know unless you try!"
Pony takes a flower out of the garden and walks up to Zizzy's door, holding it.
"Go get her, Pony!" says Zuzy.
Suddenly, Billy the strong bull comes out of nowhere, knocks Pony out of the way, and shows up with roses.
"Hey there, Zizzy!" says Billy. "I was lifting my weights by the river when I saw these roses. Thought I'd show them how pretty you are!"
Zizzy takes the flowers from Billy's hand, and closes the door. Pony then walks off feeling sad.
"Is it possible to have two crushes at once?" asks Zee. "Because it seems like Pony isn't the only one that Zizzy likes!"
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A Horse and Zebra's Love
RomanceEver since first meeting her, Pony has loved Zizzy, but he is too shy to ask her out. However, he might have some competition with Billy, the bull who isn't infected, and is very strong and handsome. Luckily, he has Zee and Zuzy and Georgie to help...
