Author's Note

My apologies for the long wait, but now, the 2nd chapter is up and ready for you guys to read and if there's any errors, I welcome the contstructive critisism and as always, thank you for your patience and support, and remember to stay tuned and keep on bronying on.

A Light At The End Of The Tunnel

The very next day, your plans went into motion and throughout the entire day, you spent your time playing at the arcade, trying out this new 1st person shooter game and you had nearly went a whole hour due to the fact that you never even played this particular game. But with the reflexes that you developed from a few Call of Duty sessions, it was only slightly difficult to pass.

When you finished up your time at the arcade, you decided to go and stroll around town since you had a big breakfast at home earlier. But the whole entire time you were walking, you started thinking about Sunset again and how you wanted to show her how good a friend you are. The only thing that scares you is the fact that she has might be angry about how you lied about your family.

It was just too much of a tough decision for you to make since you've always been on your own with no one to show how much they cared about you. In all honesty, it feels like Sunset's the only one who actually gives a damn about you and to lose her from the start is something that really gets to you. But keeping secrets from a friend, especially Sunset, just isn't your way. So you vowed that if you ever came across Sunset some time today or any other day, you were going to be completely honest with her.

Right as you turned the corner on one of the streets, you bumped into someone and backed up. "Ah crap! Sorry about that, I was spacing out." you said, rubbing your head.

"No worries, these things happen." said a familiar female voice. Your eyes widened when you saw the very same girl you saw back at the park: Sunset Shimmer. From the way the sun shined down on her, she looked like an angel from heaven that you couldn't stop admiring. She takes one look at you and smiles warmly, "Oh hey, I remember you, you're from the park, right?" she asks.

You snapped out of your trance and blushed. "Y-Yeah, that's me." you replied, scratching the back of your neck, feeling a bit embarrassed about bumping into her. "So what brings you out here?" you ask.

"Actually, I was making some plans about going over to the local karaoke bar later on tonight at 7:30 and I was planning on going with one of my friends, but they were all a bit too busy." she replied. "I invited Twilight to come along with me, but she had to go out of town with her boyfriend to go see his grandparents, so I invited Rainbow Dash, but she went on a hiking trip with her boyfriend, and of course, Rarity's working on a new line of dresses for her latest client and she;s even got her sweetheart to help her out."

"Is that all your friends?" you ask.

"No, there's Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Applejack, but Fluttershy's going to be working late at the animal shelter, Applejack's got some apples to harvest for the farmer's market and Pinkie Pie's busy making pastries for one of the local orphanages and arrange for the Cake twins birthday party." she explained. "So now, I think I'll just have to cancel my plans, unless you'd like to come along with me."

"R-Really? You sure you want me to tag along?"

"Sure, I wouldn't want you to be all alone out here. Or do you want to keep exploring on your own?" As far as you could tell, you couldn't just pass up her offer and hanging out by yourself gets a little boring from time to time and you just didn't feel like heading early to your damn parents.

"You know, I think a night at the karaoke bar might be a nice change of pace." you reply.

"Great! But in the meantime, I'm also planning on heading back to my house to watch some of my old favorite movies, do you want to come?"

"Wait what? Are you sure it's alright for you to bring me to your house? What if your mom and dad get upset about you bringing some boy they don't even know about to your house?"

"Actually, I live on my own. My parents are... away. So you don't have to worry about any over-protective parent issues or anything like that. So what do you say?" she asked. At least now, you could breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you'll be in the clear for now.

"You know what? I think I might like that. Thanks, Sunset." you reply, genuinely. She giggles and gestures you to follow her and you did. While walking down the streets of Canterlot City, both of you just started talking and asking questions about pretty much everything.

Most of the stuff you two started talking about was the good and bad times during the Battle of the Bands, the Friendship Games and the trip to Camp Everfree, which is still up and running and out of grasp of that Filthy Rich guy who wanted to turn it into a resort. You always hated guys like him and even had thoughts of trying to buy the camp out of his hands and help keep it going like it always has been.

But you mentioned that to Sunset, she smiled and said, "Don't worry about it, Camp Everfree isn't going anywhere, thanks to the money we raised from that dance competition." And in all honesty, you were glad that she and her friend, including the Crystal Prep Shadowbolts worked together that time.

You got so caught up with the memories, you almost forgot to tell Sunset what you wanted to tell her. And even though it might pain you to say it, you knew the truth had to come out eventually. "Sunset, there's something that I gotta tell you and it's been bothering me for a while." you said, filled with guilt.

"Is it about getting together? Because I don't think it's good to rush into the relationship." she said.

"No, no. It's not that. It's just... well... I wasn't being honest with you yesterday about my parents. You see, I never asked my parents for help for the sake of doing things on my own, the truth is I've always been alone and not even my parents would help me find a job because they want me to run their hotels one day and I don't want to take over the business. I wanted to lead a normal life like most other people do. I want to be able to kick it with friends and have these awesome parties and pig out, but I couldn't." you explained.

Sunset didn't look surprised, but more concerned. "Well, why couldn't you?" she asked.

"Because anytime most people found out I was born into a rich family, they'd just walk up and ask me for a few bucks or treat them out to eat. All they ever cared about was the money, including my very first and last girlfriend when I told her about my family. I dumped her when she kept asking for more accessories and so I gave up on finding friends and stopped looking for a girlfriend. I'm scared that it's all going to end just the same as it did throughout most of my childhood."

After you explained, Sunset placed her hand on your shoulder. "I'm very sorry to hear that. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like for you to go through all that. But if you don't mind me asking, why did you decide to give me a chance when you were so afraid it might end the same?"

You looked into Sunset's turqoise eyes and thought for a few seconds and said, "I don't know why, but I think it's because there's something about you that's different from the others. I guess maybe you're a lot more understanding and forgiving that I feel more comfortable around you. I've seen it before during the Friendship Games when you saved Twilight from the magic inside that little device she had. I guess what I'm saying is that you always do so many kind things for your friends and only accept their gratitude."

"Aww, thanks. That's very sweet of you." she said. Sunset looked up ahead and smiled a bit more. "Well, looks like we've finally made it."

You looked where she was looking and saw a nice, humble house, guarded by a white, wooden fence. The frontyard had two birdhouses and the front porch had a swinging chair on your left-hand side. Sunset opened the gate and allowed you to go into the yard. She walks up to the door and unlocks it, letting the two of you inside the house before closing the door. The inside of her house was even more beautiful. There was a huge flat screen in the middle of the living room and a bookshelf with all sorts of DVD and games to play.

There was also a glass sliding door that lead to the backyard where she had a pool. On your left was the kitchen and on your right was a fireplace with a few pictures on top of it.

"Sunset, this place is amazing! How long have you been living here?" you asked in surprise and shock.

"Umm, probably 2 years." she said, casually.

"2 years? How much did this cost?"

"Let's see, I think with the added unlimited wi-fi, it came down to at least $910. I've managed to pay the bills thanks to my job at Best Buy. I bought myself a few extra movies and a Blu-ray player so I wouldn't be bored and I got myself a PS4."

"Sunset, I don't know how you do it, but I envy you."

"Why, because I have all this nice stuff?" she teased, nudging your arm. You both laughed it off as a harmless joke until she went over to the bookshelf, picking out a DVD. "So is there anything particular you want to watch before our karaoke night or do you want to watch whatever sparks interest?"

"Hmm, how about you pick. I get indecisive with movies."

"Okay then." Sunset looked through each of the movies she had stacked neatly. She went and picked one movie that you had least expected. She sits down next to you and waits for it to start playing. "This movie might come off as cheesy, but it makes me feel good." she said.

You waited patiently and saw the title "101 Dalmatians" appear on the screen. You smiled and looked at Sunset, "I didn't know you liked this movie. This is one of my favorite Disney movies."

"It is?" she asks, happily.

"You bet. I've always loved dogs and I've always dreamed of the day I'd have my very own dalmatian puppy, but sadly, the hotel doesn't allow pets."

Sunset puts her hand on yours, catching you by surprise and making you blush. "Don't worry, I'm sure there'll be a way to turn things around, but for now, let's watch the movie."

You nodded and watched the movie with her. During certain parts of the movie, you didn't know why, but you kept on glancing at Sunset and kept admiring how beautiful and cute she was. Never in your whole life, had you met someone so kind, caring and so understanding. It came to a surprise the Sunset had not even once asked you for money. At some point, you might actually want to ask her out, but right now, you were feeling happy that you finally have your first real friend.

Some time after the movie ended, Sunset picked out another movie to both of your likings. It was still 1:47 P.M so you had plenty of time to spare before leaving to go out for karaoke.

After watching a few movies, It was now 7:00 P.M and you helped Sunset put away the movies back where they belonged before heading outside the house. Sunset locked the door and walked out the gate with you, strolling the streets until you came across the karaoke bar. You opened the door, letting Sunset walk in before you and closed the door behind you. She went up to the lady at the front desk and told her about her 7:30 appointment. The lady nods and shows you and Sunset to the reserved karaoke room on the far left.

You both entered and were amazed at how the room was set up. It had a luxury couch and a coffee table in the middle of the room and a huge flat screen set up with a mic and speakers.

"If you two need anything during your stay here, feel free to let me know." the lady said.

"Oh, that reminds me." Sunset says, making the lady nod. "Can we get some pizza and drinks in here? We haven't eaten in a few hours."

"Sure thing, is there anything you want to drink in particular?" the lady asks.

"Maybe just some orange soda and some water." Sunset says.

"Okay then, I'll have the staff get that for you in a jiffy. And have yourselves a great time." she said, before leaving the room and closing the door. With the whole room to yourselves, you and Sunset made yourselves comfortable on the couch and sighed from the walk here.

"I don't know why I didn't come here before, this place looks pretty good." you said.

"Wait, you've never been here before?" Sunset asks. You look at her and shook your head. "Well then, you should go ahead and sing."

"I... well, I suppose. No one's ever heard me sing before, not even my parents." you said, looking down.

"They're just missing out on your potential. Go ahead and show me how well you sing." she encouraged. She seemed like she wanted to know how good you were. With a sigh of defeat, you smile and nodded as you got up from the couch and made your way up to the mic. You strolled through a selection of songs that were available on the karaoke machine. One song in particular caught your eye. You selected the song and took a deep breath as the song started playing over the speakers and you took off.

When the song came to an end, you placed the mic back on the stand while Sunset clapped for you. You reacted with a little scratch on the back of your head and a flushed face. "T-Thanks." you said.

"I had no idea you were able to sing so good! I don't know why people would miss out on a voice that great, you sounded like a natural-born singer." she complimented. When you walked back, she walks up to you and gives you a big, warm hug. You blushed even more and returned her hug with one of your own.

"Thanks, Sunset. I'm surprised you like my singing. No one's ever taken the time to listen to my singing. I guess you could say that it's my..."

"...Dream to sing in front of an audience?" she finishes.

"Only when they want to, but my real goal is to move out of that hotel my parents keep me cramped in and move into a nice, humble home in the neighborhood. What about you, have you ever had any goals you wanted to accomplished even to this day?"

"Well, in the future, I've always wanted to start a family, but only when I've hit my mid twenties. Other than that, I just want to live happily alongside my friends." Sunset said. "Also, there's one song I think you might like, and all I can say is it'll light your heart up."

You quirked an eyebrow in confusion. Sunset walks up to the mic while you sat down and watched her pick a song from the karaoke machine. When her eyes widened, you could tell she picked the song of her choice and when the song started, she really blew up the stage.

After her song finished, Sunset smiled at you with a wink. Your jaw felt like it had smashed through the floor when she sang that beautiful song. You clapped so fast, your hands started to sting. She giggled and bowed to you as she walked back over to you and sat down. "What'd you think?" she asked.

"I... have a whole new respect for you, Sunset. That was one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen and heard in my whole entire life!" you said, still shocked.

"Aww, thanks. And you weren't too bad with your song, either." Right after saying that, her stomach and your stomach had growled a little. "But I don't think I can sing anymore until I get some food."

"Yeah, I know how you feel. My stomach's running on empty. Too bad it's going to take another few minutes before our food is ready." you say.

"Well, maybe before our food gets here, we can sit down and relax for a bit. While we're at it, why don't we just talk about a few things?" she asks.

"Like what?" you asked back.

"Well, first, take a look at this." Sunset reached under her shirt and pulled out a necklace with a rather unique geode with a red and yellow sun symbol. "Before you say anything, it's not just a necklace. I got it from Camp Everfree during the whole magic-crazed Gloriosa incident. It gives me the power to see into people's minds and see what they're feeling deep down." she said.

"Uhh... okay?" you didn't know whether to believe her or not.

"Although, it'd be better if I just showed you." Sunset reached a hand out and grabbed your shoulder while placing her other hand on her geode. Her eyes started to glow white and you were getting freaked out, but at the same time, you got even more curious of her abilities. Pretty soon, she let go of you and said, "I guess I can't really blame you for ditching those parents of yours if they won't let you say you won't go to the potluck."

You immediately backed up in surprise. "Whoa, how di-?" you stopped yourself and doubted her a little less with the whole mind-reading thing. "You know what, nevermind."

"Sorry if I freaked you out like that. I just didn't want you to think I was lying. I don't want to keep any secrets from someone I consider my friend." she said, wholeheartedly. "And I can tell you didn't like keeping secrets from me, either and that you were too scared to tell me. But I want tell you that it was very brave of you to come out and tell me the truth."

It freaked you out that she could read your mind just by grabbing your arm and her geode. But at the same time, you felt relieved that she was so forgiving with you. It made you feel so happy to have your very first real friend who wasn't after your fortune.

"I just wish everyone could be like you. You're kind, smart, understanding and so forgiving." you said. "Between you and me, I also think you're beautiful and kinda cute." you blushed. Sunset also blushed when you called her that and boy did she sound cute, too.

"Are you hitting on me?" she asked, teasing you.

"What? N-No! We barely became friends!" you replied, blushing even more. Sunset just couldn't stop laughing and placed her hand on your shoulder.

"I'm just kidding, no need to be embarrassed. I'm actually flattered you think I'm cute." she said genuinely.

Soon, thereafter, there was a knock on the door. Sunset got up and opened it. It was the server and he had your food all hot and ready. He entered the room and placed it on the table in the center of the room in front of the couches before Sunset gave him her thanks. He smiles and walks out of the room and closes the door. You didn't even wait, you just grabbed a slice of pizza and chomped it down very quickly. Sunset grabs herself a slice and eats at her own pace, savoring the taste of her slice of pizza.

Sunset then got two cups and filled them up with orange soda before giving one to you. Sunset then clinks her cups with yours before you both start taking a few sips. Sunset stopped for a bit and watched as you chug down half of your soda down your throat. After that, you grabbed another slice of pizza and took more big bites out of it.

"You must be really hungry if you can wolf down your pizza that fast. You're just like Applejack when she would sometimes skip out on lunch." Sunset giggled. You looked at her and shrugged it off like it was no big deal and kept on taking big bites until the slice was completely gone. "Take it easy, if you keep eating that fast, you'll just keep on waking up to go to the bathroom nonstop."

Naturally, you stopped before you reached for your third slice and finished grinding up the food in your mouth for a few more seconds before gulping it down. You let out a loud burp, which Sunset acted like she was suffocating just to tease you. The two of you had a little laugh after that and soon, got back to singing a few more good songs right after you finished your buffet.

Later on that night, after singing your hearts out, Sunset had one more place to show you before the two of you would call it a nigh and hit the sack. You were wondering what this place was that she wanted to show you and why she didn't bother telling you what it was. All she told you is that it's a surprise and she didn't want to spoil it or it wouldn't be special. If it was as special as she claims it to be, then all you could do was wait it out like a gentleman and trust her.

At the corner of one of the buildings, Sunset puts her hands on your chest, stopping you. She smiles at you and says, "Close your eyes," and you did. She takes you by the hand and carefully guides you to the left, and all you could feel was the lights from a few street lamps. The moment she grabs your shoulder, she then tells you, "Okay, you can open them, now."

Without hesitation, you opened them up and gasped at what you saw. She had led you to the middle of Canterlot City where it had a beautiful fountain with built-in lights in the water that made it look like a sort of fountain made from the heavens above. There weren't that many people around, but you could tell this was a place for couples, which you thought would made you cringe, but now, it made you feel happy.

"Sunset, t-this is... a... amazing!" you stutter, admiring the sight of this beautiful place.

"I knew you'd like it. This is one of my favorite places to visit whenever I need some time to myself. But how come you've never been to this place before?" Sunset asked.

Your smile quickly disappears when you explained. "Back when I was still in high school, I had completely given up on all the romance and when the other students talked about this "romantic place in the center of the city" I chose not to take a look at it."

"I can understand why. It must have been hard for you to go through that kind of abuse. But does this place still make you feel uncomfortable?" she asked. You took your time to think that maybe this place isn't so bad, maybe it's because you of how you would always stay away from this place because you didn't have a romantic partner with you and coming here alone would just make you feel empty inside. "If you do, I completely understand and we can call it a night."

Instantly, you snapped out of your thoughts and looked at Sunset. "No no, I like this place. I'm actually happy you showed me this place." you insisted.

Sunset sighed. "That's good to hear." For a few seconds, you both just stared at each other until a out of the corner of your eyes, a shooting star passes by high in the sky. That's when Sunset said something that sort made you feel a little bit sad. "You know, w-when I was a kid, I had always wondered what it would be like to experience being wealthy first hand."

You let out a sigh and frowned at the ground. "You wanted to be petty and dishonest?" you asked her while you walked towards the fountain. She looks at you, concerned.

"Everybody's not like that." she said.

"Yes they are." you said, staring at your reflection in the water.

"You're not like that." she said, walking up to you from behind. You turned around, still sad and unconvinced.

"How do you know what I'm like?" you asked, calmly and not trying to be rude.

"Well, even though I read your thoughts, all I know is... you're the most amazing guy with an angelic singing voice and a kind personality that I've ever met." she said, sincerely.

You chuckled, feeling your face blush. You backed up a bit and almost fell into the fountain. You managed to catch yourself and stand back upwards. She calls you by your name, grabbing your arms.

"...When I'm with you... I-I don't feel so... alone." she tells you, giving you her big, beautiful turqoise eyes. You turned away, looking at the ground.

"Sometimes it's better to be alone." you say.

"What do you mean?" she asks.

You sat down on the edge of the fountain and said "Nobody can hurt you."

What she does next surprises you. She sits down next to you and places her hand on yours, getting your attention by calling your name. "I will never... ever... hurt you." she tells you, wholeheartedly.

"And I don't want to hurt you so, let's both do ourselves a favor and..." you didn't even realize how Sunset and you slowly brought your faces together while you were finishing your sentence. "...stop this..." you faces got closer, your lips soon began to pucker, "before... we..."

But before your lips could connect, the sound of a car horn makes you both jump and the sound of a familiar male voice calling out to you. "Alright! Break it up! Break it up! Party's over! I've been looking all over this town!" shouted your annoying and loud dad. You stood up and walked over to the car he was calling you from and gave him a really nasty glare.

"Who said you could go out and look for me anyways, pops?! This is my life, not yours!" you retorted.

"You're already in deep shit, son, so don't make it worse!" he yelled back at you. "Now dump that lady over there and get your ass in the car! We're heading back to the hotel!"

"Fine, but tone your damn voice down." You say, walking back to Sunset, taking a deep breath. You placed your hand on her shoulder and look directly at her. "Sorry about this."

She just smile and shrugged it off before reaching into her purse. "Eh, it's alright." she said. She grabs a pen out of her purse, grabs your hand and starts writing down some numbers on your hand, specifically, her phone number before she gives you a friendly kiss on the cheek. Simultaneously, your eyes widened, your face felt like it was heating up and you placed your hand on your cheek. "Take it easy." she says. With nothing else to say, and only giving you a smile, Sunset decides to walk back home.

You walked back to the car and entered through the back seat, since your mother was sitting in the passenger seat, but you hardly cared about it. You stayed silent the whole drive back home while your mom and dad kept on ranting and scolding and yelling at you. They kept saying how you broke your promise about meeting them at the office and how they "raised you better than that.

By the time you got to the hotel, your parents held off on their "serious" lecture until they would reach the 7th floor where your room was located. By the time you did reach the 7th floor. Your dad kept shoving you to your bedroom and you were getting more pissed by the second. Once inside your room, you took a step away from your dad, who attempted to shove you once again. He shuts the door right after your mom steps inside. You turned around and faced your parents with arms crossed and your back against the wall.

"Why can't you just follow the simplest of instructions for once?" your dad asked.

"Both of us made it very clear that you were suppose to be ready by the time we picked you up for the potluck, but you went and broke your promise and found you smooching with that girl!" your mom scolded, but you remained unphased. "You'd better have a good reason for all of this!"

"I'm an adult, I can do whatever the hell I want and live my own life since you guys are way too busy with your pathetic little business you've got running." you retorted.

"Don't you use that tone of voice with us, young man. You swore to be ready by the time we picked you up and you broke that promise! How can you even be so calm about it?" your dad asked, walking up to you, almost like he was trying to scare you or something, but even that wasn't enough. Not even close.

"I don't recall making any promises. All I said was "fine, whatever." And what makes you think I ever wanted to go to such a boring potluck?" you asked, glaring back at him.

"That potluck was all for the purpose of showing the workers that we'll be having a new owner one day when we've finally retired from work." your dad replied. When he mentioned the reason why he and mom wanted you to come made you mad beyond all reason, but they didn't stop there.

"How can you expect to run a business if your hearts not into it?" your mom asked.

At this point, you snapped. "Let me tell you the reason: I never wanted to run a hotel! I wanted to find a nice, humble job, but you two bastards kept on making me do things that you think is best for me, but that's a load o bullcrap, you just want what's best for YOU!" As you ranted, your parents try to counter-argue with you, however, you weren't going let them take that chance. Not this time. "All my life, I wanted to live a normal, peaceful life and a day when you'd appreciate all that I've done so far in life! But no, you just kept on saying "that's nice, now let us work, we're busy," or even "let us be, now's not a good time!"

These outbursts were beginning to get you all choked up. This was something your parents haven't seen in a long time and felt pretty bad about it. Without a care in a world, you let your tears run down both of your cheeks with your glare never breaking its gaze on your parents.

"Forget it! Why do I even bother trying to talk things out with you two? Just say what you gotta say and get the hell out of my room so I can get ready for bed!" you say, still choked up. You walked over to your bed and slammed your face into your pillow, not wanting to look at your "parents" anymore.

"Honey?" your mom asked. You didn't bother trying to hear your parents talk to each other. "I think maybe we should give our son some space and talk things out in our room."

"I agree. We're going to have a lot to talk about. But for now, I think it's best we just leave him alone." right after your father said that, he and your mom both exited out of your room and closed the door, letting you have some time to yourself, and thank goodness for that. It had been a long time since you cried tears of sadness, probably almost a decade. However, you weren't in the mood for taking a trip down memory lane. You picked yourself up, got off your bed and tossed your clothes onto the ground before changing into your sweats. You didn't bother putting on a shirt this time, so you climbed back into bed, wanting to sleep things off.

The next morning, there was a knock on your door. You were already awake, so you just went over to the door and opened it up, revealing your parents. However, instead of being dressed for work, like they usually are, they, instead wore clothes that they slept in.

"What is it?" you asked, thinking they're just gonna scold you again.

"May we come in?" your mom asked.

You quirked an eyebrow. "You're not just gonna barge in like you normally do?" you asked.

"No, not this time. We just want to talk, if you're okay with it. You're not in trouble, I promise you." your dad replied, trying to give you reassurance. It's very rare that your dad ever gave you any reassurance.

"Alright, come on in." you replied. You stepped to the side and let your parents inside your room before closing the door. You went back and sat down at the foot of your bed, giving your parents your full attention, "So what is it you guys wanted to talk about that's so important for you to miss work?" you asked.

"Well, we've been thinking it over for a while last and and... we have something to ask you." said your dad, as he kneeled down to your eye level, putting his hand on your shoulder.

Your mother also kneeled down to your eye level and gave you a look of, to your surprise, guilt. "Sweetie, have we failed you as parents?" she asked. Your eyes went wide when she went straight to the heart of the issue, "If we did, then I just want to tell you that I'm so sorry."

'What?!' you asked yourself in your mind.

"I was so caught up in trying to build your career as a hotel owner that I never stopped to think that I was making my own son unhappy." she said, wholeheartedly.

'Are they actually showing sympathy for me? This has to be some kind of dream! If this is some sort of messed up dream,
someone please wake me up!' you told yourself in your mind again.

"It's all our fault. We shouldn't have pushed you so hard. If we weren't so caught up in our work, we would have listened to you a whole lot sooner. I know we can't turn back the clock, but we ask you if you can forgive us and we can at least start over and we can take some time off of work and possibly even go around town, doing the things you love to do."

Once again, you got choked up, your eyes grew wet with tears. "M-Mom, Dad. D-Do you really mean that, you really want to spend some time with me?" you asked. They both responded with a nod. Your mom reached out to grab your hand, which was enough for you to lean in and hug her and let the tears flow freely out of your eyes, "If you promise me that there won't be any more conflict between us, I'll give you guys a second chance."

This was enough to make your mom cry and hold you warmly in her arms. It had been such a long time since you had ever felt the love and support of both your mom and dad. As if on cue, your father wrapped his arms around your mom and you, whispering in your ear. "You have my word that from now on, we'll put you first before anything else, okay champ?" That was another nickname that you haven't been called by in a long time, and you were glad you got to hear it from your father's mouth.

"Thank you, dad." you whispered back.

As the three of you finally made up, the morning sun out the window began to shine brightly, as if it were smiling down upon you for making amends with your parents and prepared yourselves for a brand new fresh start in all of your lives. Best part about this was how you couldn't wait to tell Sunset about this, but right now, all that matters to you is spending some quality time with your loving mom and dad.