Popularity
by FirePrincess
Chapter One
"The best thing about memories is making them."
-Anonymous
Graduation was a mixture of feelings. For one, I couldn't have been more happy in my life. Yet I felt sad and worried, being spit out into the real world. I guess it was a typical thing to feel, since many of my companions could relate. Even my photography professor, Professor Night Light, said I would feel that way. Gladly, when the graduation was over my parents assured me I could stay with them for a while. But, being the stubborn mare I am, refused and decided on living in an apartment in the center of Canterlot. My family was naturally rich, so it was actually quite a large apartment, or in other words a penthouse. I did have to share it though with a mare known as Minuette. She was a dentist, and unlike most dentists I've meet, she was quite friendly and enjoyable. Every night, I phoned my best friend, Octavia,to see how she was doing. Things were going pretty good for her. And the same went for me.
It did happen that my photos weren't selling very well. And my parents couldn't pay my penthouse rent forever. I made the decision of being a model, under the management of Sassy Saddles. I was starting to get more money and Sassy Saddles suggested to start dating a famous stallion. It was basically a way to promote myself. I was unsure of the idea at first, but I did want to keep my modeling job. I settled on a rich unicorn named Fancy Pants. I remember our first date like it was yesterday:
"So, your the model who has, do say, become interested in dating." He told me as he sat down.
"Yes." I replied, blushing."You know it gets quite lonely, no one to love."
"Charming, quite charming, you know very well how to flatter a man." Fancy Pants said with a chuckle.
The papers went wild about our date. The headlines were mostly,"Fancy Pants Dates Young Model" or "Has He Found Love At Last?" I was exploded with interviews and fans, not to mention money. I had forgotten about my photography dream and continued with my modeling career. I launched a few fragrances and clothing lines as well. Me and Fancy Pants were never seen separate. That lead to me moving in with him, into his large, modern mansion. Just the two of us.
I never forgot about Minuette though. How could I? She had always been there for me. But being a model meant a change in friends and life style. I was forced to be vegan to help my body weight and exercise three times a week. It wasn't to hard, since I was always healthy. But I definitely felt like a bit of my freedom was taken away when I became his girlfriend. He told me what to wear and what to eat. He always took my ideas in consideration though, he was sweet like that. But he still kept a good amount of authority over me. Such as our latest conversation:
"Fancy Pants?" I started off.
He then put his appear down and looked at me,"Hiw may I be of service?"
"Do you think I look good in this?" I asked, trying not to sound worried.
I was wearing a pink beanie, some glasses, and headphones around my neck. Sasssy Saddles said that targeting the teens of Canterlot with a hipster look would be a good idea. I thought it was ridiculous at first, but I quickly realized that I actually looked quite nice with my new look.
"I suppose, if Sassy Saddles said so." He mumbled, returning to his paper.
That's a good day in my life right there. I was satisfied with my life, but my camera kept creeping up on me. It was as if it was screaming for me to use it. I've already told you of my stubbornness, which lead to me ignoring it. Besides selfies were photography, right? And many people took pictures of me such as Photo Finish. It was about the same.
One day I was walking down town, with Fancy Pants ofcourse. We were going to another fancy restraunt to make our fans go wild, when I bumped into someone. It was weird the world was white and then black. And all I could hear was the large "wham" of me bumping into the pony. When I looked up I realized it was the Princess Luna! Out of all ponies it had to be one of the most greatest of legends! I almost gasped it was such a shock.
"Sincerest apologies, my Fleur can get ahead of herself." Fancy Pants explained, because he would often do the speaking for me.
"Oh my, the Fleur!" She exclaimed."Let me help you up."
"Thank you." I thanked her, hoping to make a better good impression.
"Anywho, me and Fleur best be going." Fancy Pants hinted.
Luna quickly saw what Fancy Pants was attempting here and saved me,"Actually, Fleur, do you wanna hang out? You know, just us girls?"
I agreed since what better than famous boyfriend than a famous friend? Also Luna seemed pretty nice and friendly to me, it would be rude to say no. Especially after I had so impolitely bumped into her.
"Remember to be back at 6:00." He said to me, seemed to be less frustrated, realizing this opportunity before us.
Me and Luna then stood with each other,"So what's it like living with Fancy Pants?"
"Just like all men, tiring." I joked.
We both burst into laughter. It had been a long, long time since I'd done this with some one. It had always been me and Fancy Pants constantly, now it was me and who I chose to hang out with.
"So, I suppose we should do something fun." She said smiling.
"Absolutely!" I exclaimed with excitement.
"Hmm, why not the castle?" She suggested.
I couldn't believe my ears! She wanted me, out of all ponies, to go to the Canterlot Castle.
I knew this was a going to be fun.
Author's Note
Hello!
It's me FirePrincess! I had so much fun writing this chapter. This is only the beginning though, I plan to have a lot more in this story. I am also thinking of writing another romance story in the mean time. What ship should I do? By the way, thanks for reading! ^w^
~FirePrincess
