Mane Attraction

She looked at him then into his eyes. Her glares intensity reversed completely. She still sat on her flank. The stallion reached over and extended his hoof. She hesistently accepted and was pulled up. The made moaned in pain, gripping her head.

" I hope they have helmets where your from" she said with a bit of attitude, but he could tell she was being friendly.

" Yes, I actually do but it does more then protect my skull." He pulled an aqua, white and orange helmet out of his bag.

"I'm Electric Spectrum or DJ Rush. I'm from Rainbow Falls filled with so many wonders like sunshine, lolipops, and rainbows" he said with a colourful sounding modified voice.

He pulled out the lenses and put back the helmet. He put the lenses on his mane which doubled as sunglasses. The made just slowly nodded. No reply just a deeper stare. He thought it was possible that she was a fan of his. The way she was looking at him. He felt a bit proud, in an odd stallionly way.

"Oh I heard of you little miss sunshine. Name's Rush Cobalt I'm new to Ponyville. Sunset Shimmer right? Umm..... Sunny? " She had been nicknamed by him. She knew that she had a crush for sure when she felt like she was melting inside. Her horn released small amounts of pink magic as hercheart started to race.

"Sunset Shimmer's a pretty name, it matches you perfectly."

He meant what he said but nothing more although he found her filly-like expression adorable especially now. The compliment changed her gaze to a heavy blush, her checks matching her Mane's streaks. Sunset's eyes veered randomly as she tried to look away from him, failing. His cocky smirking wasn't helping her feelings or the situation. Flash Sentry had never made her feel this way. She finally snapped out of it and hit Rush in the shoulder, as that was the first reaction that came to mind.

"What was that for?" he said confused.

"We're even now. You ran into me and-"

"I get it now." She gasped as he continued. "It was my joke. Sorry if somepony doesn't find it punny" he giggled and Sunset sighed.

It annoyed her a bit but he was growing on her. She hit him again and smiled.

They sat under the large tree together and talked for hours until it was 8:30pm. The sun would be setting soon. Sunset Shimmer has never been so excited and nervous at the same time. She hadn't made any friends since she travelled back to Equestrian to visit Twilight. There was so many thoughts rushing through her head. She was thinking she could ask him to be her special somepony at the hearts and hooves competition.

"Uh Rush?"

"Ya Sunny?" Sunset Shimmer blushed.

"Could you go with me? I know it'll be more fun if we go together. If you want to spend hearts and hooves day with me?" Rush laughed.

"Want to?"

"I should of known." She started to cry quietly.

"I didn't get to finish silly filly. We're friends of course I want to. No better way to spend a holiday then with a friend. Especially since I have a special somepony. I'll do whatever I can to keep you smiling." Sunset's mood lightened up.

"I've only known you for a day but I didn't need that long to know you're awesome. Wait a minute. Not that I object, but isn't this a date? Are you asking me out?"

"I, um. No!" She was acting adorable again so he disregarded her awkwardness yet again. Mares.

"Well sorry to rush Sunny but I need to get to my hotel. It's getting late so-"

"I have another room you could stay with me at my house!" Sunset interrupted. It was her chance to be able to get close to him (yes literally  too). She felt like hitting herself for almost saying that out loud.

"If you're sure I won't be any trouble then why not." He said nonchalantly not knowing what she intended. She wished he was slightly less dense so she wouldn't have to spell it out.

10 Minutes later

"Datum. This place is tight" he said while examining the house.

The outside looked average, but the interior. Fab-u-lus like some of Rarity's work. With less ribbons, shine and purple.

"Thanks. It was a gift from Princess Celestia when I moved here." she said sadly.

"Whoa Celestia herself!" Rush almost jumped. "Oh yeah you were her student. What's she like?"

Rush Cobalt didn't get a cutie mark for psychology but he sensed something was troubling her. She began to tear up. It looked as if his words punched a hole through her heart and she was about cry. Rush did the only thing he could think of and hugged her. Sunset's cheeks glowed bright red.

"I'm sorry for bringing it up. I'm a screw up. I'll leave if you want me to. " his enthusiasm faded away.

"I didn't mean to hurt or offend you." he slowly, and quietly said. She grabbed his hoof as he turned away.

"None taken. I'm just a mess right now. I still feel terrible about my past but now I get to rewrite with you."

"Awww." he teased.

"I know I'll be fine as long as you're here. Rush. I really like you-around so don't leave me. I'm new to this friendship thing but I know enough to see you're a cool stallion." Both ponies smiled. They walked outside to gaze at her namesake.

"Despite my headache I had a great day Rush."

"Me too. Look at all the beautiful colors. Reminds me of somepony I know except it's the second most beautiful thing I've seen today." he said winking and teasing her. He loved her reactions to his compliments, even though it bothered him that he hadn't clue why they were so cute. Her gaze feel to the ground. They trotted back inside.

"Never grow up" Sunset said while hitting him on the shoulder.

"I'd never dream of it . My imaagination isn't that great. Besides I usually dream of donuts or cotton candy. Mmm so tasty..." he almost started drooling.

Reminiscent of everypony's favourite incompetent sector 7G employee. Sunset Shimmer chuckled and showed him the spare room across from hers.

"Wait a minute was that a compliment miss sassy pants? What was that supposed to mean!?"

"Goodnight Rush." she called.