The Gift of Generosity

“Sorry to trouble you with this Ardee.” Lyra said while concealed behind the changing room.

“Lucky for you I was around normally Rarity should be doing this,” You reply. “We’re also in luck that the drama department is open so I can use the sewing machine to fix the hole in your gym shorts.”

“I told Lyra not to overdo her stretching,” Bonbon said. “But she did not listen and then this happens.”

“What's done is done Bonbon, the important thing now is getting the hole patched up so both of you can get back to your PE class right away.” You said.

You’re almost done, until all three of you heard a gasp. You looked to the direction where it came from and saw Rarity just standing there with her mouth open. It came to your mind that a girl came to a guy to help get her shorts patch up seems awkward. You are now nervous that Rarity might gone into hysteria about the scenario.

“Ardee dear, what on earth are you doing?!” Rarity asked.

“Just fixing Lyra’s shorts because she overstretched it. But don’t worry, I already patched the hole up.” You turned off the sewing machine as you are done with sealing the hole on the shorts. Rarity approached you and checked the shorts to make sure you patched it up properly. “Also, I didn’t peek.” You blurt out which made her look at you with a raised eyebrow. This made you puck your lips and began sweating due to your nervousness. Then she shifted her attention to Bonbon and Lyra, who popped her head between the curtains and both nodded that you are saying the truth.

“You did a marvelous job, well done.” Rarity being impressed as she handed Lyra’s shorts to her.

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It all started when you are in your freshman year at Canterlot High School. It was Sunday and you just came back from Canterlot Mall driving back in your SUV with the materials for your next costume projects. You are a costume designer also a cosplayer, attending conventions (mostly at Baltimare) was your gig, but the most that you love about this hobby of yours are your video logs and tutorials to aspiring costume designers out there.

You stopped by a stop light at an intersection. While patiently waiting for it to go green, you happen to spot Rarity for the first time, waiting with all those shopping bags for a ride. You were captivated by her beauty; long purple hair with pearl white skin, wearing a white sweater with a short purple skirt and a pair of purple knee-high boots that matches her outfit. What you are seeing is beauty beyond any normal girl you see. You drove your car near the sidewalk to where Rarity is standing since you heard on the radio that it will be raining soon, to offer her a ride.

“Excuse me.” You called out catching her attention as you stepped out from your car.

“Yes?” Rarity said.

“Looks like you got a lot of bags with you. I heard from the radio that it will be raining soon. Do you want me to give you a ride home?”

“That is very generous of you, but-” Before Rarity finishes both of you heard a slight rumbling sound. “Sure of course, thank you dear.”

You load each of her shopping bags at the back of your car and you allow Rarity to seat at the front seat next to you. Once your back in your car Rarity told you where she lives and both of you drove off.

“My goodness, how rude of me not to introduced myself after that nice thing you did, the name’s Rarity.”

“Nice to meet you Rarity. The name’s Ardee.”

Once you arrive, you see that her house was big with purple designs. No doubt she is from a wealthy family. As you brought all her shopping bags from your car to her house, both of you see that sky is starting to get dark and the rumbling noise grew louder. Your guess was correct. Rarity wants to reward you for dropping her home but you said you need to go before the rain start to pour.

Things got even better when you found out she also studies at Canterlot High. When you mention your hobby as a costume designer who also has a taste for fashion which piqued her interest after she mentions she is a fashionista, both of you became good friends. Both of your lives changed when all the recent events involve Equestrian magic started. You even admire her more when she gained the power to create diamond force fields when you were at Camp Everfree. I wasn’t long either that she also offered you to join an exclusive fashion club where she is the president and you gladly accepted to her delight.

Under all of this admiration you been keeping a secret from her. After everything that she and her friends, the Rainbooms went through involving Equestrian magic you felt sorry for her. You wanted to help but since you couldn’t do anything, you only watched as she and her friends had to go through all of this. You swore that you will keep on supporting her and her friends. Also keeping this a secret to avoid adding more problems that someday you will return the favor.

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“Thanks again Ardee! I owe you one.” Lyra said as she and Bonbon return to their PE class.

You were getting your things and you notice Rarity expression is not quite on the happy side.

“You do know, I am quite upset about what you did.” Rarity said in a not so happy tone which made your pupils shrink, still thinking you just did the right thing since she was not available.

“What am I supposed to do!?” You said in a panicked tone. “She needed to get her shorts patched up and you were not available.”

“You may have a point there.” Rarity said as both of you exited the drama department. “I do apologize for raising my voice at you earlier but you should know there are some people who still value modesty.”

“It’s okay, we are by the way both in the same profession. Trust me, Bonbon was also there and I swear I would never do anything to violate a woman.” You reassure her which Rarity knows that you are telling the truth.

Both of you headed to your lockers, which are just next to each other to get the rest of your things to meet up with the rest of the Rainbooms. Out of the blue you brought up a topic that keeps on bothering you recently.

“I was meaning to ask your reputation around here being CHS “Queen of Chic” also one of the most popular girls in CHS not just to the boys but also to the girls. Do you even have a boyfriend?” You asked as you closed your locker after getting the rest of your things.

“To be honest no, not at the moment.” Rarity then heard a noise and look towards your direction to find out you slammed your forehead at your locker. “Ardee darling, are you alright!?”

“Seriously...as in SERIOUSLY?!” You said in a loud tone which attracted the attention of other students. “I mean after everything that happened all we have been through and no one has even bothered dating you yet, I just can’t believe it.”

“Ardee, I know how you are concern about me, and that I am very grateful.” Rarity explained which she does have a point. “But you should know it is very rude if you overdo it.”

“I know...I know. It's just...you are already popular around here, gorgeous, and a very nice person. What about that Raggamuffin guy you met back at the cruise ship. I saw that you grew a liking to him. But in the end, I saw that he just walked out on you. I swear if I ever see him again and find out that he did something you didn’t like, GAH!” You recalled what happened that Rarity was heart-broken. You start to ball-up your fist as Rarity notice that you are becoming upset. But you slowly calm yourself down as you take deep breaths while still not looking directly at her. “You know that the more concern I become, the more that I care. You deserve more of this Rarity, nothing less.”

Rarity was in awe on how you really feel that no matter how big or small the problem you are worried not just for her but all of your friends as well.

“About that last part you mentioned, I don’t think he was interested in me and-” Before Rarity could finish, she sees your expression showing all the signs of concern. With you still not looking at her, she placed her hand on your arm and when you turned your head, you see her eyes showing that she understands how you feel. “You don’t have to worry about me, I will be fine.”

You were about to respond until she wrapped her arms around you and gave you a warm hug which you returned; this is one of the reasons why you have feelings for her (even though sometimes a bit dramatic and flirty) being a decent person. The hug lasted for a while until you realized that there are two soft things pressing on you.

“Uh, Rarity? Not to sound like a perv but your things are...touching me and... making me a bit uncomfortable.” You pointed to where her boobs that are contained under her designed peplum top are still pinned to your chest.

“Oh, how rude of me dear. I really do apologize.” Rarity said as she broke the hug.

Before both of you could meet up with the others, you said to Rarity you forgot something back at the drama department and rushed back. After a few minutes you returned and both of you headed your way.

“Ardee darling, may I ask what was important that you forgot back there?” Rarity asked. You reached your hand into the right pocket of your pants. When your hand came out with the thing you forgot, this made Rarity’s eyes go wide. “Is that the sapphire pendant I gave you?”

“The same one when I accompanied you to buy some fabrics one day. When you also found out it was also my birthday on that same day you bought this in return as a thank you for going with you. I never leave without it.” You said as you wore it on your neck.

“Aww! Ardee. I can’t believe you always wear the gift I gave you.” Rarity said flattered that you wore her gift and both of you head your way to meet with the others.

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It was now evening you are at your house and you just finished eating dinner. Just as you were going to your room your housekeeper notice on your expression right now.

“Are you okay sir?” She asked in a concerned tone.

“I am okay just tired,” You replied but your housekeeper knew something was on your mind.

“If there is anything you need or something that bothers you, don’t hesitate to approach me or your sister about this while the Mr. and Ms. Are away on their business trip.”

“Thank you and goodnight.” You reply as you head upstairs to your room.

As you reached your bedroom you slumped down on your desk chair still cannot get that topic out of your head. “You don’t deserve this Rarity; you deserve more than this. Damn it!” You said in your thoughts still depressed as you laid your head on your desk table. As you slammed your fist you heard some sort of cracking noise, as you raised your head you saw in your right hand a flower. You swore you weren’t holding anything and you were shocked that under your right hand the desk is starting to freeze. You backed away quickly and dropped the flower still processing what is going on.

“Sir, is everything alright?” Your housekeeper called as she may have heard the noise.

“Uh, I ‘m okay. I just slipped when I stepped on the mat but everything is fine,” You said.

After a few deep breaths you calmed down. Still afraid you slowly approached the flower that’s near your desk and picked it up.

“A rose, made out of ice? This is something.” You thought while inspecting the flower. You did not realize just now that the pendant Rarity gave you started to glow. You swore that that pendant never done this. You are starting to have second thoughts if your glowing pendant and the rose you held are related to one thing. “Could this be what I think it is?”