A Unicorn's Red Despair

"Twilight, you came...I...I love you, so!" I moved in a forceful kiss with my love. She fought, but eventually gave in, our tongues now met. Hot warmth moved into my cheeks, and made me flush with love and nervousness. I had been waiting to make this move for far too long.

The rain poured hard as our kiss continued. Nothing could compare to what I felt as it sparked through me. Every step of the way led me to this moment. It was a moment of truth and love. It was a moment I had to force. It was a moment I felt would punish me forever. I had been in love with this mare for so long. And finally she could be mine. With this kiss she'd be forever in my heart, and I in hers. I may have been a mare as well, but that didn't stop me from paving my path.

  My name is Rarity. I'm a well-known designer in Equestria, and I set up my home and shop in PonyVille. I live with my white cat Opal and my sister Sweetie Belle. In this small town lives my best friends Fluttershy, Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, and Apple Jack. I have lots of other friends, but these are the ones I love and care for the most. But I'm here now with one of them, making the worst possible mistake a mare can make on her own. I guess it was because I was looking for love, and that love at first was a handsome colt.

  My love pulled away and lightning flashed revealing her face. I saw her purple eyes glowing at me from the darkness. The look in her eyes were blank. Not even I could tell what emotions were running through her head. After all, this was a surprise kiss. And I'd been in love with her for Celestia knows how long. Oh, wait. It was only a week, but I still felt a love for her long before that, even if it was just a kind liking. Her dark mane hung down heavy. She moved back a few steps and slowly moved her head to the side.

"Rarity...I'm sorry." She galloped away and I threw one hoof out at her. But it was too late. She was already gone.

"What did I just do?" Passion flowed through my veins and my heart beat faster. "Twilight, forgive me. But I love you too much." I started trotting back home, pondering my thoughts and memories. It all started a week ago. If only my passion could have controlled itself, tonight would have never happened.

  I got home soaking wet. Water dripped off me as I moved hoof to hoof slowly. My mane was messy, but I didn't care. I didn't care because I let it down for her. I used my magic to grab a towel. I dried myself off quickly and pondered my thoughts. I remembered last week, the first day.

  It was a fabulous day in PonyVille, like any other. I had lots of fun with my friends, disregarding that annoying but fun Pinkie Pie. I laughed like a psychotic pony. Or did I? But anyways, that's not the point. It started when I was walking home with Twilight.

  We walked on a path from Apple Jack's barn. The sun began to set, and I looked up. I felt a smile begin to spread on my face. I gazed up with wonder at the beautiful sky.

"Wow. What a beautiful sunset. Rarity, what feeling do you get when you look at a sunset?" I turned to her, but disregarding my talkative manners, I stood silent. I looked into her purple eyes. They glittered happily, and pulled me in. I noticed her pretty coat and mane. But not the way I usually did. I felt warmth rush into my heart. My cheeks flushed hot. I felt my mouth move open and my tongue move up.

"Love." I said. I didn't want to say that at all. But my body took control of me. Twilight stared at me strange, but returned her gaze to the sky.

"I'm glad some pony feels the same way. No pony knows this, but sometimes I watch the sun set from my bedroom window. It's so beautiful. It's like an orange-red painting with dark blue clouds and rays of the sun hitting through clouds." I felt my heart beat faster and I got hotter. Soon I realized inside I was completely losing it.

  I wanted a colt to be my special pony, not Twilight. But for some reason, that echoed in my head. I fought myself as I began to feel sweat form at the top of my head. These feelings were so complicating. I had to head home and figure them out. I excused myself properly.

"That's lovely to hear, dear. But I must go. You see," I yawned fake and long. "I have to get my beauty sleep. It was nice to hang out and watch this pretty sunset with you." I only took a few hoofs forward before Twilight called me.

"Wait, Rarity." Twilight said as if nervous. I turned around with a smile.

"What is it?"

"Well," She tapped the dirt nervously with her hoof. "Can you come here tomorrow to watch the sunset?" Realizing my insides were right, but deep down I still thought of her as a friend, I nodded.

"Sure." I walked away from her and onto another path. I walked home that night head down, wondering what I could be feeling. The word love left my lips without my permission. But did I really feel that way? I always wanted a prince to be my special somepony. Twilight invited me to watch the sunset, but that was because we were friends. A feeling melted inside of me.

"What's wrong with me?" I asked as I entered my home.