Sunset was nervous, which was rather uncommon for her. She typically handled stress quite well, considering everything she had been through in her life. She had dealt with the stress of growing up as Celestia's pupil, and had been forced into an alien world as a teen. She had struggled and survived in an environment she was unfamiliar with, and without any friends or family to support her. She had gone many cold, hungry nights and still managed to crawl her way to power all on her own. When she lost that power, she found redemption and even re-earned the respect of her peers through sheer effort.
Sunset had been through enough tribulation to last a lifetime, and she was only nineteen. Tonight, however, she was experiencing a whole new kind of stress that she had never been through before. The stress of disappointing a loved one. She had suffered the pains of letting down friends and mentors before, but never before has she felt so terrified at the notion of an evening going any way but perfect. Twilight deserves the best, and I'm gonna give it to her.
Of course, it had to be perfect. The reason being that tonight Sunset was taking Twilight out on their first, real date. They had been dating for a week now, and knowing that Timber had taken Twilight on dozens of dates filled her mind with irrational jealousy. Not that she wasn't aware of the fact that it was irrational, but she nevertheless felt an overwhelming need to make up for lost time.
Still, despite the anxiety plaguing her, Sunset had managed to formulate a game-winning plan. First, she was going to pick up Twilight at her house on her motorcycle at 7:30pm. After picking up her girlfriend, she planned on taking them both to a restaurant that Sunset had gotten a reservation for. Nothing so fancy that it would hurt her bank account, but still a classy Italian spot where Sunset could easily get a pescitarian meal without having to worry about Twilight’s own diet. After that, she planned for the two of them to spend some time in the park watching the stars, as it was to be a clear, cool night that they could spend together in peace and quiet. She would finish the night by dropping off Twilight back home before midnight. Checking the clock above her door, Sunset saw that it was 7:20, right on schedule.
Sunset stepped out of her apartment, locking the door as she headed downstairs. Tonight's gonna be perfect. I’ve got everything planned. Twilight is gonna love it. Carrying two helmets, Sunset made her way outside to her motorcycle that was parked in front of her building. She smiled wryly at the black cruiser, as it was something that she had truly worked to get all on her own. Her apartment had been organized as affordable housing thanks to the help of Principal Celestia, and her friends had helped her furnish it. Sunset's motorcycle was one of the few things in her new life that she had earned by her own means. She was deeply proud of it, and was excited to show it to Twilight for the first time.
Sunset pulled on her helmet, which was an intense orange to match the stripes on her riding jacket. She placed the spare helmet in the storage compartment on the back of her bike for later. Once she was sure it was secure, she climbed on and started the engine. Giving the bike a test rev, she grinned at the healthy, rumbling response it returned to her. Deciding to not delay any longer, Sunset kicked up the stand, and pulled away from the curb, headed for Twilight's house.
The ride was easygoing, and Sunset enjoyed it. She may have missed Equestria greatly, but nothing matched the power of a combustion engine rumbling underneath her. The vibrations rippled through her body, filling her with confidence and strength in a way that magic never did. The palpable energy that propelled the motorcycle gave her a rush every time, and she couldn't help but give it to humans; loud, powerful engines were awesome.
Sunset was enjoying other aspects of the ride, besides the bike itself. The evening air was cool and crisp for a summer day, which was a blessing that wasn't going unappreciated. Sunset was worried that the weather wasn’t going to cooperate and ruin her night, but it seemed like she didn’t have anything to fear after all. Even without pegasi to maintain the weather, human weather seemed to behave more often than not.
For the rest of the ride, Sunset maintained a clear head, trying to not let anything distract her. The last thing she needed was an accident on her date night, but like the weather, the evening traffic was playing along and gave her no troubles at all. There was nothing out of the ordinary besides a fire engine speeding by, but it disappeared out of sight within seconds, most importantly not in the direction that Sunset was headed. Thanks, whoever is looking out for me. I really needed a win tonight.
Smiling to herself happily, Sunset pulled up to Twilight’s house, kicking down the stand on her motorcycle to park right out front. Taking off her helmet, she spotted some movement inside the house through a window. The lights were on, and the silhouetted figure she saw didn’t look like Twilight, so Sunset assumed it must be a family member. Wait, have I met her family yet? Crap. Better late than never, I guess.
Sunset took a moment to take in the sheer size of Twilight’s house. It was enormous, easily twice the size of her apartment building. It looked to have three stories on the main structure if one included the attic marked by a window. The garage was detached, being in of itself the size of a small home. Parked in front of the garage were three cars, each a different shade of blue. Wow. Twilight wasn’t kidding when she said her family was wealthy. Are those… Stained glass windows? Now I feel like some kind of peasant. Then again, I guess I was before I joined Celestia’s School. Hope they like me…
Sunset slowly made her way up to the front door of the house, still gawking in awe at the regality of it. Having lived in such comparatively squalid conditions for the past seven years in the human realm, Sunset had completely forgotten what the life of luxury was like. If it wasn’t for Pinkie and Applejack, she probably would have forgotten long ago what a home cooked meal beyond instant ramen was like. To think that the girl she was dating was so far beyond her in terms of status and class was mind boggling, and the weight of that began to settle on her.
Once again, Sunset felt a pressure on her chest and caught herself breathing more deeply than needed. All the bravado from her bike ride had evaporated by the time she had reached the door. Sunset brought her hand up and prepared to knock on the elegantly carved door, but hesitated. Her hand was curled tight in a fist, and refused her orders to move from their current position. With each passing second, more feelings of doubt began to well up from inside her heart, and made it ever more difficult to proceed. Those feelings of doubt formed words that echoed in her mind. Here I am, at the doorstep of the richest family I know, dressed in jeans, a cheap blouse, and a faux leather jacket. What am I even doing here? Why in the world did I ever think I was worthy of someone like Twilight? She’s so completely and utterly out of my league! I think I need to go home. This was a mistake.
Suddenly, the door swung open, snapping Sunset out of her stupor. Her arm hung dumbly in the air as she came face-to-face with a young man who she assumed was Twilight’s older brother. He wore grey slacks with a purple polo shirt, dramatically contrasting Sunset’s own ensemble. Twilight only ever spoke of him on occasion, but always in high regards, so Sunset made a mental note to make a good impression on him. Unfortunately, standing with a shocked expression and one arm still hanging was no such thing. Sunset quickly gathered herself as he made an amused look, a small smirk spreading across his face. She straightened her back, put her arms to her side, and snapped her jaw shut, before opening it again to speak.
“Hi! I’m Sunset Shimmer! I’m here to see Twilight, if that’s ok?” Sunset struggled to put on a facsimile of a confident smile, which only came out as a forced grin. She then pushed out a hand to shake his, saying, “You must be Shining Armor. Twilight has mentioned you a few times, always good things. It’s really nice to meet you!” Shining Armor couldn’t help but titter at her gesture before taking her hand firmly and shaking it, a sign of approval that allowed some tension to wash away.
He smiled widely as he waved her in. “Real nice to meet you, Sunset Shimmer. Twilight’s talked a lot about you, more than I think she realizes. Also all good things, of course.” As Sunset stepped inside, he closed the door behind her. He turned towards the stairs and called up, cupping a hand to his face. “Twilight! Get your butt downstairs, your girlfriend is here to pick you up!” Turning back to a blushing Sunset, he kept his warm expression in an attempt to make her feel more comfortable, which was having some effect. Sunset’s shoulders managed to settle back in a less tense position as she suddenly got a whiff of what she assumed was dinner. Her stomach growled audibly at the scent of baked salmon and vegetables, and she felt another small pang of inadequacy.
“Woah, that smells amazing. I’m not interrupting dinner, am I? Twilight said this was a good time to pick her up.” A new voice rang out, drawing her attention away from Shining Armor onto an older man, who she correctly assumed was Twilight’s father. His hair was brushed back and he wore a pretty standard “dad” outfit of khaki slacks, white button up shirt, and a brown sweater vest. He was walking towards Sunset both with arms outstretched, clearly expecting a hug.
“Did I hear somebody say girlfriend? I gotta say, it is wonderful to finally meet you in the flesh, Sunset Shimmer! I’m Night Light!” Before she could respond, he pulled her into a tight hug, patting her on the back. “My little girl has been buttering you up for the past week, and that’s not even including the years of her gushing about what a good friend you are to her.” He let Sunset go, letting her get a breath. He put his hands on her shoulders, and looked her straight in the eyes, an extra-wide grin on his face to match and outshine his son’s. “She made you out to be something special, but here you are, showing up on a motorcycle and with a head of hair like fire! Hell, if you weren’t dating her already, I’d have paid you to!” Capping it off with a bellowing laugh and a slap on her back, he successfully rid Sunset of all of her doubts and concerns.
Sunset scratched the back of her head, smiling more genuinely now that she felt more comfortable. “Wow, this is not at all what I expected, but I’m all for it, I guess. I didn’t think you’d be so welcoming to a stranger.” Sunset was expecting them to scorn and judge her for her appearance, not compliment her on it. Now, she felt bad for being the unfair judge, even if she wouldn’t ever admit it openly.
Shining Armor stood beside his father, crossing his arms with a sly smirk. "What, you didn't think we'd be a cool family? Just because Twily has a stick up her butt all the time, doesn't mean the whole family does." Night Light rolled his eyes, nodding.
"Honestly, it's a wonder where that girl got it from. Sure, we keep up appearances in official spaces, but we leave all that at the door. No need to be in work mode all the time." Sunset gave a small laugh at that, thinking about how much of a workaholic Twilight was. Immediately after though, she felt a warmness in her heart as she remembered that that's just another quirk that makes her love the nerd all the more.
"Actually, I think Twilight's conviction is pretty amazing. She's made incredible discoveries and even helped save lives thanks to that big brain of hers." Sunset's cheeks turned flush again, but this time due to her excitement over the subject that is her girlfriend. "I wouldn't ever ask for her to change, because I think she's perfect just the way she is." Sunset's statement managed to get a couple of ‘awws’ from the men, who were clearly moved by her sweet and earnest words.
It was at that moment that Twilight came down the stairs, wearing a beautiful violet dress that Sunset immediately recognized as the one that Twilight had worn on the Spring break cruise. Even back then, Sunset couldn't help but devote every glance of Twilight to memory, and the sight before her was especially memorable. Despite Twilight's annoyed expression, this was the most breathtaking that Sunset had ever seen her.
"I'm so sorry for taking so long. I hope my father and brother haven't driven you crazy yet with bad jokes." Sunset waved off Twilight's concern with a giggle and a small, irrepressible smile brought about by Twilight's mere presence.
"Nah, it's ok. We were just making some introductions. Your family seems pretty cool. You ready to go?" Twilight simply nodded, joining Sunset at the bottom of the stairs.
As the pair turned for the door, Night Light stopped them by pulling his daughter aside and giving her a tight hug. After a few seconds, he let her go saying, “I’m proud of you, sweetie. You have fun, ok? Be back before midnight, or at least call us if you’re not going to be.” Turning to face Sunset, he pointed a finger at Sunset, giving her a look that was half serious, half playful. “And you! You keep my little girl safe, you hear?”
Sunset nodded sheepishly as she stepped towards the door to open it, but Shining Armor stopped her, having moved to be standing between her and the door. “I’m putting my little sis in your care. She trusts you, so I do too. Just don’t get into any trouble, alright? I don’t want to have to come pick you two up.” To emphasize his point, he flashed her a badge from his pocket, making Sunset doubly nervous. Once he was sure his point was clear, he gave a wink and stepped aside, pulling open the door for them.
The pair hurried out, giving a final wave and goodbye as they walked towards Sunset’s motorcycle. Once the door was closed behind them, they gave a simultaneous sigh of relief, which immediately turned into a fit of laughter together. They took a moment to gather themselves, and Sunset was the first to catch her breath.
“Holy crap, Twilight. I didn’t think your brother would be so intense. I thought he was gonna shoot me for a second there.” Twilight nodded, adjusting her glasses which had fallen askew.
“I’m sorry, I promise that they’re both really nice, but they’re super protective of me at times. It’s part of the reason I avoided having you meet them for so long. It’s super embarrassing, and it’s not even the first time they did it. When they met Timber, it was actually worse. My father told him not to get me pregnant, and I nearly died right on the spot.” That last part got Sunset’s attention, and she stood up straight with barely concealed alarm.
“Wait, you and Timber… Did it? I didn’t know you two were that close.” Twilight began sputtering with shock, nearly falling over. Thankfully, Sunset caught her by the arm. When she regained her composure, she clarified.
“No, no! We never did anything together, that was the worst part! It was a completely baseless thing for my father to say.” She stepped away from Sunset, looking at the ground awkwardly. “I’ve never actually… Done that before.” Sunset’s mouth hung open for a second, searching desperately for words to amend her faux pas.
After a few seconds, she decided that the best way to make Twilight better was to offer up her own admission in kind. “Actually, if it makes you feel any better, Twilight, neither have I.” Twilight cocked her head curiously at Sunset, raising an eyebrow.
“Wait, really? I would have expected you to have a lot of experience by now. You’re telling me you never did anything with Flash or anyone else at the school? But you were always so confident.” Sunset just shrugged, giving a weak smile.
“Well, to be honest, I was never in it for love or anything. Flash was just a tool for me, and I treated him like one. After the Fall Formal, no one even wanted to look at me anymore.” Now Sunset was the one looking at the ground, fidgeting with her hair while she reminisced on the painful memories. “Even after you and the girls helped me repair my reputation, I still always kinda stood apart from everyone else, so I never got any new opportunities to try. Not that I wanted to, with you around.” When she looked back up again, she was once again wearing a smile, gentle and earnest.
The two shared a moment of silence, just admiring each other. Once the tender moment outstayed its welcome however, Sunset cleared her throat into a balled fist, turning back towards her cruiser.
“We should probably get going now, Twi. No point standing in your front lawn all night. Besides, I don’t want us to miss our reservation.” Twilight looked taken aback for a moment, wondering if she had heard Sunset correctly. She cracked an impressed grin, crossing her arms at her girlfriend.
“Wait, did you say reservation? You’re taking me out to a fancy restaurant on our first date? I didn’t take you for a stickler.” Sunset scoffed, pulling the spare helmet out of her cruiser’s bag and tossing it to Twilight, who nearly didn’t catch it.
“Come on, Twi. You’ve known me for how long now? I always plan to impress. Besides, if people have been doing it for thousands of years on both of our planets, there has to be some merit to it.” Pulling on her orange helmet, Sunset gestured for her girlfriend to do the same, as she mounted her bike. “I hope you like Italian.”
Twilight smiled, but looked awkwardly at the helmet, darting her eyes back and forth from it to the sleek, black cruiser. “You know, when I heard you pull up on a motorcycle, I wasn’t sure if I should be impressed or worried. It’s really nice and definitely suits you, don’t get me wrong… But I’ve never been on one before, and a helmet isn’t going to save me if I fall off. Not to say I don’t trust you, but…”
Sunset gave a reassuring expression as she interrupted the thought. “Twilight, I wouldn’t ask you to ride if I wasn’t sure of my riding skills. I was chosen for the motocross rally in the Friendship Games for a reason. Just keep your arms around me, and I’m sure you’ll forget all about your worries as soon as you feel the engine.” She gave a click of the teeth and a finger gun to emphasize her confidence.
Feeling a little bit better about the prospect of riding a motorcycle, Twilight gave a weak smile and pulled on the helmet, taking off her glasses for the moment as she did so. Slipping them back on through the open visor, it was a snug fit, but not uncomfortable enough to warrant forgoing her sight. Stiffly, she climbed onto the seat behind Sunset and wrapped her arms around her girlfriend’s torso. The two snapped their helmet visors down as Sunset revved the engine and took off down the street.
The ride to the restaurant had been thankfully without issue. Sunset was always happy to have Twilight holding her tight, and considering it was her first time on a motorcycle, Twilight was holding Sunset very tight. It was normal for a motorcycle passenger to hold the driver around the waist for stability and safety, but Twilight was completely hugging Sunset’s back for the entire ride, which put a flutter in her heart.
Any good feelings about the closeness of her girlfriend were completely and utterly washed away by the time they approached the restaurant however, as her date location was a smoking ruin when they arrived. The fire engine that Sunset had seen not 20 minutes earlier was parked out front of a burnt-out husk of a building, and she was stunned into complete silence. All she could do was gawk at the scene of firefighters sifting through the ashes while police questioned the staff who at the very least seemed unharmed. You have got to be kidding me.
“Uh… Sunset, why are we stopped here? Please don’t tell me that this is the restaurant.” Twilight’s muffled voice cut through the din of the motorcycle’s engine to Sunset, snapping her out of her stupor long enough to respond.
“I’m gonna be totally honest with you, Twilight. I did not plan for this at all. Do you have any other preferences for dinner?” Sunset bit her lip, another wave of anxiety hitting her. For her dinner plans to literally go up in smoke was just a little too much for her to take right now, and as much as she hated to admit it, she could always rely on Twilight for contingencies.
Twilight thought for a moment, glancing again at the destroyed restaurant. “Why don’t we just go to the local burger place and pick up food to go? We can eat at your apartment instead.” She felt disappointed that she wouldn’t get to have the picturesque dinner that she initially imagined, but resolved that any dinner with her girlfriend was good enough.
Sunset was ready to object, but decided against it. Arguing against Twilight’s suggestion without an appropriate alternative was both in poor form as well as pointless. Thankfully, she had already cleaned her apartment that day, and felt that eating there was an acceptable option, considering the current circumstances. With a simple nod and thumbs-up, Sunset pulled away from the curb and back onto the road.
Sunset and Twilight stood inside the local HeyBurger!, waiting in line to place their order. Twilight held her helmet carefully in both hands, not wanting to drop it considering that it was brand new. Sunset on the other hand, held hers tucked under her arm with indifference, as it had already seen some tumbles.
Staring at the menu and being unsure of what to get, Sunset looked over at Twilight, curious about what she was planning to eat. “So Twi, have you picked out what you want? I’m not super sure just yet, but I’m guessing you figured it out on the way here.”
Twilight giggled, nodding. “I did actually give it some thought on the way over. I’ve been here before, so I remembered the menu. I think I’m going to have the mushroom and swiss burger, with a side of onion rings and their malted vanilla shake.” She paused, flashing Sunset a sly grin. “After all, you’re paying, right?”
Sunset rolled her eyes, waving a hand dismissively with a giggle of her own. “Yeah, yeah. Get what you want, Twilight. I was ready to treat you to a fancy dinner. The least I can do is a burger and shake. I think I’m going to get the chicken sandwich with some fries and a strawberry shake.” Looking back at her girlfriend, Sunset was met with a look of confusion and concern.
“I thought you didn’t eat meat. I mean, I know you eat seafood, but I’ve never seen you eat poultry before. Isn’t that a little… weird for you?” Sunset shrugged, her expression indifferent.
“I’ve lived in this world for a long time and I didn’t always have the money to be choosy about what I eat. Some days, all I could eat was what the school cafeteria was serving, and if lunch was chicken nuggets or hot dogs, I decided that it was better to survive than to hold onto my pride as a pony.” Sunset chucked weakly, followed by a defeated sigh. “Never thought I’d have to eat red meat, but when you’re on a shoestring budget, you have to eat whatever is cheapest. Fish are fine because they aren’t intelligent in either world, and ponies eat them all the time. Chicken hurts a little more because they don’t talk, but they definitely can think. Cows are the worst because I’ve met a few in Equestria. They’re good people, and I'd be lying if I said I didn’t feel like a cannibal the first time I ate a burger.”
Twilight reached out a hand to comfort Sunset, placing it on her shoulder reassuringly. “I’m sorry for asking. I didn’t mean to bring up bad memories.” Sunset put her hand on top of Twilight’s giving it a gentle squeeze before taking a deep breath. By the time she finished exhaling, she had recovered her pep, smiling at Twilight.
“Nah, it’s ok. I’m pretty much over it these days. I still don’t like eating red meat, but I can pretty much eat chicken guilt-free now. I’ve kinda accepted that I’m going to be spending the rest of my life here on Earth, so I’ve come to embrace some of the changes required to be a full-time human.” A bashful blush began to creep across Sunset’s face as she covered her mouth, shamefully mumbling just loud enough for Twilight to hear. “Plus, the fact that chicken is delicious helps a lot.”
Twilight leaned over, kissing Sunset on the cheek before nodding at the counter. “We’re next. Let’s order and get out of here. I feel really overdressed for this place.” The two of them shared another giggle, happy to be sharing a meal together, regardless of what it might be.
They placed their orders together, and in a short time, were able to collect their dinner. Sunset was happy with the speed of the preparation, but reasoned that it was called “fast food” for a reason. After checking the contents of the bag to ensure it was all correct and paying for it in cash from her wallet, Sunset headed toward the door, feeling a small amount of relief that this at least went well. The pair stepped outside together, with Sunset carrying the carry-out bag of hot and greasy deliciousness.
Considering that Twilight would be wearing her helmet on the ride to the apartment, there was more than enough room in the motorcycle’s storage to hold the food and drinks. As Sunset stowed the food for the trip however, something dripped onto her hand. Looking closer, she realized it was just a drop of water. Unfortunately, another followed suit and landed on her head. Then another, and another. Twilight caught notice of it too, and the two of them looked skyward for the offender, fearing the worst. Their shared fears were immediately confirmed as they saw the billowing storm clouds that had rolled in to cover the setting sun.
Sunset gasped aloud, with her shock quickly turning to anger at another foul turn of luck. “What the hell? Where did those come from? We were inside for like, twenty minutes!” She pulled on her helmet and mounted the bike without hesitation, nodding with her head for Twilight to join her. “We need to get out of here, now. My place is ten minutes away, and I don’t feel like getting caught out in the rain.”
Twilight adjusted her glasses, fascinated by the meteorological phenomena as a stiff breeze chilled her in her light dress. The clouds were moving quickly, even though there was minimal wind on the ground. She assumed that the densely packed buildings and trees of the city suburban area were buffering the winds, which would explain how a storm rolled in so quickly without them noticing. She had heard of the spontaneous nature of Summer rainfall before, but had never really noticed it ever happening until tonight. Another droplet splattering on her glasses snapped her out of her thoughts, and Twilight decided to think about it later, following Sunset's suit and donning her helmet again before climbing on the bike behind her girlfriend.
Sunset wasted no time starting the cruiser, gritting her teeth with annoyance. Hey, universe? Why are you choosing tonight to screw me over? Not cool. The engine of her bike roared to life, and she squeezed the handles tightly as they took off out of the parking lot and onto the road. Almost like the universe was attempting to answer her rhetorical question, the rain began to fall faster and heavier as the storm picked up.
As much as Sunset loved her cruiser, the motorcycle had one glaring flaw: It did absolutely nothing to protect from the rain. By the time that the couple arrived at Sunset’s home, they were both completely soaked to the bone in all regards besides their helmeted heads. With their clothing heavy and matted to their bodies, Sunset grumbled angrily as she retrieved the paper bag from the back of her ride.
It was dry for an entire second before the heavy rainfall drenched the brown sack as she pulled it from the compartment. Thankfully, it did not immediately disintegrate as HeyBurger! prided themselves with quality bags for safe transportation of their quality food. At least, as much quality as can be afforded to cheap fast food. Still, she tucked an arm under the bag for some added stability as she fished her keys from her jacket pocket, opening the door and allowing them both in.
No words were said as the pair made their way inside, with just the sound of shoes and dripping water echoing slightly in the hallway and stairs leading up to Sunset’s apartment. Sunset was fully fed up with the quality of the evening, which had gone from pleasant to bad to worse still in record time. Twilight wasn’t actually that bothered, and was mostly keeping quiet in a show of sympathy to her girlfriend. She knew that this date was important to Sunset, and felt irrationally guilty over how it had been going so far.
After unlocking the door to her apartment, Sunset let out a sigh of relief, happy to be home. She would be able to get dry and eat dinner finally. Once again, Sunset was thanking her past self for having the foresight to tidy up this morning, as she didn’t have to worry about scrambling to hide any garbage like the last time Twilight came over for a surprise visit.
The two of them took off their soaked shoes and tossed them aside by the entrance so as not to track water inside. Twilight doffed her helmet and set it on top of the dresser next to the door, happy to be able to see clearly again. Sunset moved to her “kitchen,” setting the sopping wet sack of food atop her desk before pulling off her own headgear and unceremoniously dropping it on the floor. She was completely out of patience, and couldn’t even bear the effort of setting it beside Twilight’s.
Pulling off her jacket and throwing it over her chair, Sunset closed her eyes and took some deep breaths, wanting to find some semblance of calm and control amongst the tragedy that was tonight's date. She had planned everything so well, and just like everything else in her life, some crappy luck ruined it all. Here she is once again, just trying to make the best of a bad situation.
“Is it ok if I use your bathroom to dry off? And if it’s not too much to ask, do you have a spare set of clothes I can wear?” Hearing her girlfriend’s voice, Sunset snapped out of her pessimistic train of thought. Shaking away the negative feelings, she opened her eyes and smiled tenderly at Twilight, happy that at the very least they’re both safe and together.
“Totally, Twi. You’re always welcome to use my stuff whenever. There’s already a towel in there, and I can go grab some spare clothes for you.” Sunset paused, thinking for a second. She remembered that despite cleaning up the garbage of the house, she had neglected to wash her laundry. “Though… unless you want to wear a bikini, you’re going to have to settle for some pajamas.” Twilight giggled before giving Sunset a wet hug.
“Thanks, the pajamas sound perfect. That’s what I love about you; you’re always in control when things get crazy.” Twilight leaned in and gave Sunset a kiss on the cheek before stepping away to the bathroom, closing the door behind her.
Sunset put a hand to her cheek, grinning stupidly as she momentarily relished her girlfriend’s affection. Shaking her head again, she turned to her stairs and made her way up to her sleeping area where she kept her clothes in a dresser. The pajamas that she had worn last night were still clean enough to wear again, and she pulled her spare pair out of the dresser and set them aside for her girlfriend. It would be a little weird having them wear the same clothes, but it was better than being naked while their clothes dried.
It was at that moment however, that Sunset made a terrible discovery. She had no more clean underwear for either of them to wear. She blushed furiously, but was suddenly much more thankful that they had something to preserve their modesty. Stepping back down the stairs with the clothes in hand, she waited by the bathroom door until Twilight cracked it ajar, peeking out for her pair of clothes.
“Here you go, Twilight. Sorry to say but uh…” The blush returned as Sunset struggled to find the least embarrassing way to say what she needed to. “I’m afraid that we’re gonna have to go commando until our clothes dry. All I’ve got right now are the PJs.” She struggled to keep her gaze on Twilight’s own eyes as her girlfriend reached out to take the clothes. While clearly wrapped up in a towel behind the door, it was a level of immodesty that felt… lewd. If Twilight had noticed, she didn’t comment on it, instead smiling thoughtfully.
“It’s alright, I think I can survive for a few hours without underwear. Thanks for the pajamas anyway, Sunset.” After Twilight slipped behind the door, Sunset mentally reprimanded herself as she felt heat radiate from all the blood in her face and ears at the moment. Get it together! You’ve only been dating for a week, stop thinking dirty thoughts!
Only a few minutes later, Twilight emerged from the bathroom dressed and dry with the wet clothes bundled up in her hands. “Where should I put these? Are you going to hang them up, or are you going to put them in a dryer?” Sunset couldn’t help but find it enormously adorable that Twilight was wearing her clothes, but she held back her desire to gush over the sight and instead focused on answering the question.
“Just go ahead and toss them on my chair over there,” Sunset replied as she pointed over her shoulder with a thumb. “I’m going to take all our clothes downstairs and put them in the dryer that I share with the other tenants. We can watch a movie and eat while they dry.” Twilight nodded and moved past Sunset as the latter of the two made her way into the bathroom to dry off and change her own clothes.
Once the bathroom door clicked shut, Sunset took no time in stripping off all of her wet clothes and dropping them to the tiled floor. Grabbing a towel from under the sink, she slowly and carefully dried herself off. All the while, she thought to herself about the current situation she found herself in, once again questioning the validity of her relationship with Twilight. Tonight has been a disaster. I don’t think there is any way to salvage this. I’m still going to try because I love her, but I think after tonight, we’re never gonna talk about this date ever again. Next time is going to be our first date. That is, assuming that Twilight doesn’t dump me over this shitshow.
After she was content that she had wiped all of the drops of water from her body, she pulled on her pair of pajamas and made her way out of the bathroom. Twilight was waiting by the desk, already eating some of her onion rings. She blushed, realizing she got caught in the act of sneaking some while Sunset was changing.
“Sorry, but it all smelled really good. I was just going to take them out of the bag at first, but I couldn’t help myself. I’m really hungry.” Looking down at the food, Sunset was relieved to see that everything seemed to have remained mostly dry and warm inside of a series of small cardboard boxes. She couldn’t really blame Twilight, and her stomach audibly grumbled at the scent of the warm food as she dropped her wet clothes on top of Twilight’s.
“It’s ok. I probably would have done the same anyway. Let’s eat over on the couch, I’m starving.” Twi nodded in agreement with a mouthful of onion rings, and the two scooped up their food and moved towards the tv, plopping down comfortably for the first time this evening. Far too occupied with filling their hungry bellies, they ate in relative silence, only broken with giggles as they stole each other’s sides, or snuck sips from the other’s shake. Despite the tribulations and setbacks up until now, they were managing to find some joy in each other. Not according to plan by any means, but I can work with this.
Twilight swallowed a mouthful of malt shake and finally broke the silence after several minutes of uninterrupted eating. “It’s been a while since I had fast food. My family doesn’t typically eat this sort of stuff, so it’s kinda cathartic to have some tonight.” She adjusted her glasses, thinking aloud as she gave Sunset a loving expression. “Weirdly enough, I think this is more memorable than if we just went to some fancy restaurant. I go to places like that all the time, but this is a lot more down to Earth. More you, I think.”
Sunset laughed self-consciously, wanting to disagree entirely, but deciding against it. If she were wealthier, she would definitely like to go out to fancy restaurants more often, but there is some truth to Twilight's words. The time spent in the human world had definitely humbled her, and as much as she missed the prestige of Canterlot, she was definitely more comfortable where she was now. Deciding to deflect a little, Sunset picked up the remote to her TV, waving it playfully.
“How about we wrap up tonight with that movie? I’ve got a few that I wanted to show you, considering you’ve never seen them.” She turned to point the remote at the screen, and just as she pressed the power button, lightning flashed outside the window. All the lights in the apartment flicked off as the pair were bathed in nearly complete darkness. Sunset blinked several times, disbelieving what had just happened. Reality quickly hit her like a tsunami as she realized that the storm must have just knocked out the electricity to the area. No power meant no movie. No movie meant that in essence, date night was now over. Sunset sighed loudly, having finally given up entirely.
Twilight however, was not so easily deterred. “So Sunset… Do you have any candles?”
Sunset did thankfully have some candles and a lighter in the house. The power had gone out a few times in the past, so she had made sure to remain prepared for the worst, even if she would have killed for the worst to not happen tonight. They had put a few candles around the room, with one on the small table beside the couch. Now however, the two of them could do little more than lay together on the couch and listen to the rain pitter-patter on the window, with the gentle drumming only being occasionally interrupted with distant thunder.
They laid together, breathing in unison, with Twilight laying on Sunset’s chest. They both faced up at the ceiling, although Twilight’s eyes were closed. She enjoyed the warmth that her girlfriend gave her, and she was focusing on listening to the beat of her heart. It wasn’t much, but it was a closeness that she had been looking forward to since Sunset proposed the date night a few days ago. Tonight reminded her of the messy confessions that they both made in the heat of the moment, a form of spontaneity that was only really possible between two individuals who knew each other better than anyone else, and who loved each other dearly. Twilight wore a smile despite it all, because if nothing else, she was in the arms of the girl she loved, and that girl smelled of strawberries.
Sunset on the other hand, stared up at the darkness, struggling between frustration and woe. She wanted tonight to be so much more for them, but every single plan she had laid out fell through and amounted to nothing. She can’t even dry their clothes beyond hanging them from underneath her raised bed frame. Everything had gone wrong and more, and what should have been a magical night for them both was ruined. All she could do now was hold Twilight close, and listen to her gentle breaths as they waited for the power to come back. At this rate, we might as well just call Night Light to come pick her up. I should have known better.
Sunset’s body shuddered as her vision blurred. The flickering shadows of the candlelight danced along the ceiling above her head, distorting and shifting as her eyes filled with tears. Her breaths became shaky and irregular as she cried, as she just couldn’t hold it in anymore. She broke down, and the tears ran down her face onto her shirt, as by now Twilight had fully recognized that something was wrong and had sat up to face her beloved.
“Sunset, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?” Her words were quiet and calm, but full of compassion and concern. She really didn’t understand, and that somehow made the pain in Sunset’s chest worse.
After several seconds of sobbing, she managed to choke out a few words. “I’m sorry, Twilight. It all went so wrong tonight… I’m so sorry.” Sunset didn’t get to finish the thought. She was immediately grabbed up in a tight hug by Twilight, who couldn’t bear another self-deprecating syllable.
“No, Sunset. Please, don’t blame yourself. None of it is your fault. None of it. I may not believe in luck, but that’s all this was tonight. Bad luck. What matters is that we’re alive, we’re together, and nothing can tear us apart.” Twilight felt Sunset’s arms weakly wrap around her midsection, and even if she didn’t say anything, Twilight waited until she was ready to.
Several more minutes passed as she waited. She didn’t know what to say, so she kept hugging Sunset. Sunset kept hugging back as she tried to smother the tears into Twilight’s shoulder. Nothing needed to be said yet, not that either of them could manage to speak right now. All that mattered was that they held each other.
Finally, Sunset broke the silence. “Do you mean it, Twilight? That nothing will come between us?”
“Yes. I’m sure of it. One hundred percent sure of it.” Twilight was never sure of anything. It was just the nature of science that one can never be certain of any one thing in the universe. Even points of space and time shifted as they were observed. Even knowing this, she still accepted that there was one irrefutable fact in the universe that could not be proven otherwise; She loved Sunset more than anything.
Sunset let go, breaking the hug to look her girlfriend in the eyes. Twilight’s gaze met hers, and they just stared at each other silently. The candlelight dimly lit up Twilight’s face, with her beauty somehow only being magnified by the moving light. As the flame trembled on its wick, it brought certain features to bear and obscured others, allowing a more precise appreciation of her face. But it went beyond just that. The microexpressions that twitched just under the skin betrayed just how earnest her expression of love was. Sunset wasn’t sure how, but she knew that it was the absolute truth.
Without thinking, they kissed. Sunset pulled Twilight towards her, and she fell into it. Their embrace was beyond mere passion despite only being a connection of the lips. It was a conversation between their souls where no words were needed. From beyond universes, they found each other and their love would burn like the candle on the desk. Even though it may have been fleeting to certain eyes, it would undoubtedly burn until the end; strong, bright, and visible in the darkest corners of life.
The two of them broke the kiss and stared into each other’s eyes again. There were no more tears now, their vision was clear. Just two smiles in the dim light, a simple expression of their unquantifiable joy in that moment. A thought came to Twilight, and she realized there was something that needed to be done as her smile fell from her face. She untangled herself from Sunset and stood up, adjusting her glasses and straightening her clothes. Turning back to Sunset on the couch, she outstretched her hand.
“Sunset, I need your phone. I need to call my father.” Sunset blinked a few times, before nodding silently. She realized that the two of them nearly crossed a line, and it was best to end the night here.
Sunset rose from the couch and walked to her desk, retrieving her phone from next to her computer and walking back, passing it to Twilight. Twilight quickly punched in her father’s number and pressed the dial button. A few seconds passed, and as soon as she heard the sound of her father picking up, she spoke clearly and respectfully.
“Dad. It’s me, Twilight. I’m staying the night. I’ll see you tomorrow. Love you, bye.” Without waiting for a response, she hung up, and passed the phone back to a stunned Sunset. Her face firm with resolve, Twilight moved past Sunset, around the couch, and to the stairs leading to the bed. Sitting down on the bed at the top of the small staircase, she looked down at Sunset, who still hadn’t moved. Instead of speaking, she blushed deeply, and patted the sheets beside her with a hand.
Finally, Sunset got the message. She tossed her phone onto the couch, and followed her girlfriend up to the bed as her legs carried her forward without thinking. At the top, she sat down next to Twilight, fists on her lap, uncertain of how to proceed. She stared at the floor, a million thoughts racing through her head. Everything came to a screeching halt however, when she heard Twilight’s voice cut through it all.
“Tonight didn’t go great, Sunset. I know none of this went according to your plan, and I know how horrible that feels. Trust me, I know. I love plans too. But sometimes… You have to follow your gut and improvise whatever feels right.” She took Sunset’s hands in her own, unfurling the fists with her fingers and holding them gently. She wore a soothing, loving expression as she looked deep into her lover’s eyes. “Tonight was a bad first date. But… Maybe we can make it a good first time. For both of us?”
Sunset sat frozen in time, uncertain of what to say next. The cacophony of thoughts returned, buzzing in a chaos. She was overwhelmed and couldn’t think. But then she realized, none of that mattered anymore. All of those doubts and fears and thoughts shattered into a million pieces as she realized finally that it never mattered. Her past, her future… None of it mattered right now. All that mattered was this moment with Twilight.
“Yeah. That sounds perfect.”
Author's Note
I got a fever, and the only prescription is more SciSet. I'm really happy I got it done and get to share it with you all! It was so much fun to write. And hey, if you're so inclined, check out the next chapter. It's a bit experimental, but I think it also came out pretty well. If smut ain't your style, you can skip ahead to the next story in the trilogy!
Twilight immediately moved in for a kiss, once again surprising Sunset. At first, it was gentle and experimental, and then she went in for another. Then another. Each was more forceful and eager than the last, slowly building back up the intensity that they shared on the couch. Soon, her hands let go of Sunset’s and brought them to her shoulders, leaning harder into her.
Sunset was not used to this side of Twilight, but was welcoming of it. She felt like her girlfriend was opening up in a way that she never had before, and was happy to see it first hand. While she appreciated the prim and proper thoughtfulness of Twilight, Sunset nevertheless was enjoying this rare display of impassioned action.
Twilight would too often overthink situations, contemplating the pros and cons and worrying about outcomes. Tonight however, she let her baser instincts guide her. She had absolutely no experience in this field, but decided that whatever she was doing felt right to her, even if that was pinning her girlfriend down to the bed while feverishly pressing their lips together.
The two broke the kiss for a moment to breathe, and looked into each other’s eyes as they gasped for air. Twilight’s hair hung down loosely onto Sunset’s cheeks, and their faces were flushed with heat and arousal. Twilight’s glasses were slowly slipping off her face, and Sunset gingerly reached up and plucked them off her face before placing them on her nightstand, never looking away from the girl pinning her down by the shoulders.
“I love you, Sunset Shimmer.” That was all Twilight said as she continued to stare down dumbly at Sunset. She was studying her face, thinking about how the kiss tasted, and how badly she wanted more. Her teenage hormones were running wild, and it was the small part of her sane mind still struggling to hold her back, lest she completely lose herself in the moment.
Sunset didn’t need to think about her response, and it just slipped out instinctively. “I love you too, Twilight Sparkle.” Now was not the time for thinking or talking. It was the time for action. Grabbing Twilight around the waist, Sunset pushed up, locking their lips together again as she rolled the two of them over. She wanted to be on top just as badly as Twilight, and she was going to fight for that privilege.
Twilight pulled Sunset closer, wrapping her arms around her girlfriend’s back as they fell into another impassioned kiss. Unfortunately, as much as she loved the taste of Sunset’s lips, this was quickly losing its charm as her body hungered for more.
Slipping her fingers under Sunset’s shirt, Twilight began to explore the surface of her girlfriend’s back. Her fingers nimbly traced along the strong muscles just under the surface of the skin, and was momentarily surprised to feel scars along Sunset’s back, though she dismissed them as just a result of her adventurous lifestyle. Despite that small shock, Twilight enjoyed the warm feeling of their bodies connecting so intimately.
In response, Sunset arched backwards, sitting up on Twilight’s stomach as she tried to cope with the new sensation. It was unpleasant in the sense that she had never been touched that way before, but beyond pleasurable because it was her beloved helping her explore these new feelings.
With Sunset’s front half now left open, Twilight’s hands quickly moved from the back to the front, running up her girlfriend’s sides up to chest. Gently and lovingly, she took hold of one breast in each hand, massaging the flesh with her deceivingly strong fingers. Long nights in her lab tinkering with various tools gave her a great degree of manual finesse, which was being put to good work now. Twilight grinned mischievously as she kneaded Sunset’s tender and supple chest, watching for her girlfriend’s reaction.
Sunset gasped out loud, surprised by the sudden switch from back to chest. Her breathing became heavier as she felt her body tremble. It became increasingly clear that she was not in control of the situation here, and that she should just submit entirely to Twilight’s talented hands. Making a split second decision, Sunset reached under her shirt and began to pull up, needing to feel the cool evening air against her hot skin.
Time slowed to a crawl for Twilight as she watched Sunset undress on top of her. It felt like she could count the seconds passing by with the raindrops hitting the window. She bit her lip in apprehension as the shirt came up, unable to peel her gaze away. First revealed was Sunset’s toned abs, which deepened the blush in Twilight’s cheeks. Sunset was athletic, and while she wasn’t as active as Rainbow Dash, she still maintained a strong and attractive body. It was only on their trips to the beach where Twilight had an opportunity to ogle Sunset’s body, and never as close as this.
This was nothing compared to Sunset’s bare chest however. As the shirt was lifted higher, Twilight got to see in full what she had been holding. She let go for a moment to better appreciate the statuesque form in front of her.
Even in the dim candlelight, Twilight could still gawk in awe at the perfection that was Sunset Shimmer. Her toned muscles extended past her abdomen, being clear in the toned and stretching latissimus dorsi that ran up her sides, as well as the pecs and deltoids that were wicked with sweat from the heat and intensity of their fervorous activities. She also counted a small number of additional scars that Sunset had on her body, which appeared to be from small scrapes or cuts she had suffered over the years as an athlete. It had never crossed her mind before until now, but Twilight definitely found these things sexy, especially on Sunset. It made her seem tough and powerful.
What made the musculature of her girlfriend even better however, was the soft but perky breasts that she bore. Contrasting the strength with a definite femininity made Sunset even more beautiful, as it helped to emphasize that even though she was certainly boyish, she still had the charm and allure of the most beautiful of women. A point made all the more clear as the shirt came over her head, revealing a reddened face that in that moment, was almost certainly the face of a goddess. For the first time that night, Twilight felt a pang of the inadequacy that Sunset had been silently suffering through. It didn’t last long, however, as Sunset leaned down and brought their lips together once again, taking Twilight’s face in her hands.
This kiss wasn’t as firm as the last few, being warm and tender. There was no lust behind it, no dancing of tongues. Just a gentle peck on the lips shared between lovers. When Sunset leaned back again, she was smiling down at Twilight, her expression affectionate and relaxed. “Let’s get undressed. The clothes are getting in the way.”
Despite her cool proposal, there was unfortunately no sexy or comfortable way to take off pants in bed. Likewise, Twilight couldn’t disrobe with Sunset on her stomach. Realizing this miscalculation, Sunset climbed off of Twilight as the two shared an awkward giggle as they wordlessly agreed for a momentary abatement.
Sunset got off the bed and slowly slipped out of her pants, finally leaving her completely naked as Twilight looked on in awe. Her legs were just as toned as the rest of her body, but what really drew in Twilight’s gaze was the sight of her girlfriend’s nethers. Sunset apparently kept herself trimmed, as she had only a small patch of hair above her vulva, and her legs were also completely hairless, either shaved or naturally that way.
Once again, Twilight found herself gawking, and it was only when Sunset cleared her throat that she remembered that sex typically requires both parties to be undressed. Twilight gave another awkward giggle as she rolled off the bed and stood up beside Sunset. She nervously reached under her shirt, suddenly feeling embarrassed despite Sunset being fully naked in front of her. Still, Twilight managed to overcome her feelings and pull off her clothes quickly, not wanting to give into hesitation. She stood quietly in front of Sunset, waiting for her reaction.
Much like how Twilight became enamoured with Sunset’s bare body, the opposite was true. Sunset was left breathless as she exhaled slowly, her voice trembling in anticipation. She studied Twilight’s body, and was overcome with emotions as she took in the beauty of the girl she so deeply adored.
It was obvious that Twilight was not the athletic sort. She was certainly in shape, but with a much softer and delicate physique. Her body showed no signs of muscle, but she clearly still was active enough as she lacked any noticeable flab on her body. Her body was also free of scars or blemishes, unlike Sunset who had earned a fair number of lasting marks on her skin. Her skin looked perfectly smooth, and her breasts were only slightly larger than Sunset’s. The only detail that Sunset found rather surprising was that Twilight was smooth shaven below the hips. She didn’t take her for the type to shave down there, and a thought crossed her mind.
“Wait, did you plan for this Twilight? Did you shave for me?” Twilight looked away sheepishly, avoiding Sunset’s gaze as she tried to stutter out an answer.
“W-well, no! N-not exactly… I just sorta planned for the possibility? I wanted to be prepared for anything, and this was one possible outcome and even if the odds were low I still-” Sunset cut off her girlfriend with a kiss, grabbing her around the waist and pulling her close. Their naked bodies pressed against each other for the first time tonight, and Twilight’s eyelids fluttered from the sudden overstimulation.
When the kiss ended, Sunset gave a smirk as Twilight’s head was still spinning. “Well, you didn’t have to, but I appreciate the effort.” Still holding her close, Sunset slowly laid back down on the bed, pulling Twilight with her. At first, Sunset was going to lay Twilight underneath her, but then Twilight snapped out of her stupor just in time to roll Sunset over instead. Sunset couldn’t help but laugh at the fact that they were fighting over who got to lead, and Twilight giggled in response. However, Twilight silenced the laughter with another gentle peck on the lips. Both of them were thinking the same thing. Their hot breath on each other’s face, their body heat radiating off of each other.
“Sunset, I think I’m ready now… To take this a step further. Are you?” Sunset hesitated. Her heart was beating out of her chest, and her body was shivering with anxiety, but it only took a moment to realize that Twilight was the same. A moment of introspection revealed that they were complete nervous wrecks right now, and yet Twilight was still ready to continue. Sunset accepted that the feeling wasn’t going to go away, and nodded slowly. Twilight bit her bottom lip, but nodded back.
Readjusting herself, Twilight brought her legs together between Sunset’s, and sat up on her knees. Sunset tried her best to relax, but the tension only kept building as the two of them were about to cross a line together that had, for much of their lives, been held above them both as a form of absolute grace. Neither were sure if they would come to regret tonight, or even what exactly to do in this situation, but they were both certain that they wanted to continue.
Twilight looked down at Sunset’s spread loins, reaching out with a tentative hand as she kept the other on Sunset’s thigh. The seconds crept by as she slowly reached forward, and just as her fingertip brushed against Sunset’s wet folds, Sunset gasped in surprise at the sensation. Twilight jerked her hand back in surprise, fearing that she might have somehow done something wrong.
Sunset immediately tried to reassure Twilight, the tension being palpable by this point. “No wait, I’m fine! Just… Keep going. It… Feels really different when someone else touches it, that’s all.” She gave her girlfriend a small smile of encouragement, and Twilight moved closer again.
This time when they made contact and Sunset sucked in her breath, Twilight didn’t stop. She gently ran her finger along the damp surface of Sunset’s lips, taking her girlfriend’s laboured breathing as a good sign. Satisfied that she was doing well, Twilight experimentally prodded at the warm opening with a finger, slowly pushing it inside. The reaction was instant, with another sharp gasp from Sunset.
“Holy crap… this is s-so much better than doing it myself… C-can you put another finger in, p-please?” Sunset’s ragged and erratic breaths were making it clear just how much she was enjoying this, with her voice becoming shaky.
"Y-yeah… of course." Twilight was as nervous as she was excited. She had only ever read about these sorts of things before, and now she was finally doing it. She couldn't help but move her other hand off of Sunset's thigh and begin to touch herself as she slipped another finger into Sunset.
Sunset's brain was in overdrive. She couldn't believe what was happening now, and yet her senses were surely not deceiving her. Her girlfriend was currently knuckle deep in her pussy, and rubbing herself off at the same time. When she came to the human realm, this wasn't even on the list of things she could have imagined to happen to her. She shut her eyes and clawed at her bedsheets, enjoying every sensation that was being given to her as she fully surrendered to the sexual euphoria she was experiencing.
As Sunset shook in ecstasy, Twilight took some more experimental steps in her lovemaking. She turned her hand over without removing her fingers, earning another satisfied moan from Sunset. Using her thumb, she gently began to rub the clit in circles, which caused Sunset to loudly squeal in pleasure. Watching Sunset's reactions was having an intense reaction on Twilight, who was now dripping with excitement onto the sheets below her. There was something distinctly arousing in knowing that her lover was enjoying this, and it gave her the courage to take things ever further.
Twilight removed her fingers from Sunset’s quivering lips, earning a sigh of mixed relief and disappointment. However, when Sunset looked up at Twilight to ask why she had stopped, she went wide-eyed in shock as Twilight began to lick and suck her fingers, sampling her girlfriend’s flavour. As she suckled the remaining juices from her digits, she continued to gently massage herself, enjoying the eroticism of the situation. Twilight had never thought that she would like sex this much, but she was definitely warming up to it quick. All Sunset could do was watch frozen in silent awe as her heart fluttered in her chest, beating faster than ever.
When Twilight finally spoke again, her voice was hushed and even, just barely above a whisper. “You taste really good,” was all that she said before falling silent again. Twilight knew what she wanted to do next, but she was still nervous to ask, let alone even do it. Even though the two of them were high on arousal, the anxiety from earlier was still present, albeit muted now. For a moment, both of them were too scared to move, but suddenly a small titter bubbled up from Sunset’s gut. Twilight looked at her confused, but as the weak laughter grew louder, she couldn’t help but join in, even if she didn’t know why.
Sunset pushed herself up into a sitting position, and pulled Twilight into a hug as they both continued laughing. They were both sweaty, hot, and their hearts were threatening to explode from exertion, and yet they both felt their tension washing away as they embraced. Sunset pulled just far enough away from the hug to kiss her girlfriend on the lips, faintly tasting the saltiness of herself in the exchange, thinking for just a second: “Huh. I kinda do taste good.”
When they broke the kiss, they looked at each other’s eyes again, a small smile on each face. Sunset could feel the frantic beating of their hearts matching each other as their bodies were pressed together, and had enough nerve to know that she needed to keep reassuring Twilight tonight. She had the gall to keep pushing things forward, and the least Sunset could do was support her decisions.
Gathering her courage, Twilight decided to take yet another step for the two of them tonight. “Sunset… Is it ok if I go down on you?” Twilight smiled bashfully, hoping that she wasn’t taking things too fast. Sunset was completely blindsided by the question, her jaw dropping at the bluntness of the request. After taking a few seconds to consider it, she realized that it was the obvious next step, even if her knowledge on the subject was limited to what little pornography she consumed.
“Yeah, I think… I think I’m ok with that. If you really want to, I guess. Should I lay back down or-” Sunset didn’t get to finish her thought as Twilight grabbed her by the shoulders and pushed her back down onto the bed. Sunset was beginning to worry that Twilight was going to be the designated “top” of the relationship, but she wasn’t going to worry about that right now.
Twilight pressed their lips back together again, once more letting her instincts drive her. It was as fleeting as it was impassioned, as she broke away quickly only to move down to Sunset’s neck and place another kiss there. And then another on her chest. With each tender peck, Sunset gave a small moan of pleasure and excitement, understanding immediately what Twilight was doing, but not daring to interrupt her. Twilight continued to leave small marks all the way down Sunset’s body, with her hands moving slowly but steadily down with her. Each spot that received a kiss also earned a gentle grope from her hands, which also earned more coos from Sunset.
Quicker than she would have wanted, Twilight arrived at the bottom of Sunset’s torso. She had her hands on Sunset’s thighs and was face-to-face with her lover’s other pair of lips. She suddenly felt a rush of embarrassment, and began to internally question her own actions, wondering if her passion was misguided. It was only when Sunset placed a soothing hand on Twilight’s cheek that she managed to push aside the feelings again. Before Sunset could ask why the kisses stopped, Twilight leaned forward and gave her an exploratory lick. Although she only gave a small lick along the middle of the entrance, the reaction was instant.
Sunset shuddered, her legs kicking slightly as a completely new sensation threatened to overwhelm her. It was partially ticklish, partially pleasurable. What most surprised her was how it shot straight up her midsection, making her heart leap. It was a deep sensation unlike anything she had ever felt before, and it was definitely a sensation she could get used to. Biting her lip, Sunset pushed her fingers into Twilight’s hair and gave her a small push on the back of the head, directing Twilight back towards her pussy.
Taking it as an invitation to continue, Twilight grew bolder and decided to try a little harder. She let Sunset push her head back in, and as soon as she was within reach, she took a long and deep lick from her girlfriend’s sopping wet hole. Being mindful to get as much surface area as possible this time, she pressed harder with her whole tongue, and licked from the bottom to the top, flicking Sunset’s clit with the tip of her tongue on the way up. She was rewarded with another moan, and with confidence at an all-time high, decided that she was going to try and make her girlfriend cum as quickly as possible. Pressing her whole mouth against Sunset’s mound, she began to repeat the motion as quickly as possible while retaining the same level of pressure with her tongue.
Sunset now gripped Twilight’s head firmly with both hands, her body curling forward as the pressure in her midsection began to build. She began to feel lightheaded as the blood rushed through her body to match the speed of her heart, which felt like it must be beating at a million miles per hour. That sensation from the first lick was now being multiplied a hundred times over, as if Twilight was French kissing her guts. Her stomach was fluttering as waves of pleasure were rippling upwards and outwards every time she felt that tongue scrape up the length of her pussy. It felt like Twilight was trying to lap up every drop of her juices, and it went far beyond anything she had ever done for herself.
Although her tongue was growing tired and numb from the exertion, Twilight was determined to make Sunset orgasm right here and now. She kept up the pace, deciding to move her hands away from Sunset’s thighs and back down to her own loins, feverishly fingering herself as she continued licking away. As soon as she removed her hands from Sunset’s thighs however, she found that her lover was too far gone in the throes of bliss and absentmindedly locked her legs around Twilight’s head, squeezing hard as her climax continued to build to a peak. Surprisingly, Twilight didn’t mind this at all, and in fact it aided her in her own delight. Being smothered by Sunset’s firm flesh increased the sensuality of the situation by several magnitudes, and her oral efforts were redoubled as a result.
By this point, Sunset was beyond speech or thought. She could only moan and scream with pleasure as Twilight continued to eat her out, the two of them completely losing themselves in the euphoria of their impassioned lovemaking. The pressure in her core was reaching a breaking point, and as much as she wanted it to never disappear, she felt like she was about to burst. She desperately held on to the edge, her teeth audibly chattering from the intensity. Likewise, Twilight was very quickly reaching her limit, but wanted to make sure that Sunset finished first. Deciding to play her trump card that she learned from a book, Twilight abandoned licking the dripping and puffy lips altogether, and switched her focus entirely on the clitoris. Taking the sensitive nub in her mouth, she sucked on it while running her tongue over it in circles, giving it maximum stimulation where before she only occasionally flicked it with her tongue. Thankfully, Twilight’s studies did not fail her, and this final maneuver finally did Sunset in.
Sunset could only manage to scream out profanity at the top of her lungs as the most powerful orgasm she had ever experienced hit her like a tsunami. Anything she had ever achieved alone could barely be called pleasurable by comparison. Her entire body spasmed and shook with enough force to give her several cramps that she would not notice until later. Her spine arched backwards, and she threw her head back as she howled out her expression of complete and pure ecstasy. Her legs quaked and squeezed even harder around Twilight’s head, which helped her to achieve her own orgasm.
With Twilight’s fingers lodged deep in her own pussy, the sudden lack of oxygen made the sensations all the more intense, and pushed her over the edge as well. Although she couldn’t scream like her girlfriend, she managed to gasp out a sigh of relief as she felt her whole body shudder and the tension melt away. By the time that her climax finished, the two of them were left limp and damp from the exertion.
Minutes passed as the pair lay together on the bed, struggling to catch their breath. They couldn’t speak, and the only sounds besides their gasping were that of the rain still pitter-pattering on the windows of the apartment. After nearly ten minutes of lying almost completely still, Twilight was the first to move, pulling herself up next to Sunset and covering them both with the sheets. She was also the first to speak, even if her breath had not fully returned to her.
“I think… After everything else tonight… That was worth it.” The two shared a wheezy chortle before Sunset turned over and gently kissed Twilight on the cheek. She blinked slowly, looking at her lover dreamily in the soft, flickering candlelight. The candle burned low, and would soon go out, but Sunset was making sure to enjoy the final, fleeting moments as she studied her girlfriend’s features for the hundredth time.
“Yeah… I think so too.” She paused, considering her next words carefully. Instead, she decided that she didn’t need to say anything more than she needed to. “I love you, Twilight. Thanks for this.”
Twilight nestled her head against Sunset’s shoulder, closing her eyes as she began to drift off to sleep, exhausted from their shared first time experience. “I love you too, Sunset. Thank you for making tonight perfect.”
As the candle on her nightstand finally flickered out a moment later, Sunset closed her eyes and exhaled slowly, thinking of Twilight's words as she fell asleep with a smile. I suppose it was perfect, in the end.
Author's Note
Well, this was certainly a challenge. First time writing this sorta stuff... I actually based some of this awkwardness off of personal experience. 
But hey, if you liked it, then let me know in the comments. I might write more if people like my smut. I'd be lying if I said I didn't have any other ideas filed away... 
But anyway, thanks again for reading! I'll see y'all next time!
