Bobbing her head to her headphones with spikes sticking out the plastic ear muffs, Sunset typed away at her newly assigned essay as she took refuge in her foster mother's office. After spending nearly all of lunch crying in Trixie's arms, her friends delivered her to the Vice Principals office to spend the rest of the day. It was obvious her mind needed to be alone right now.

Teal eyes looked toward the door, noticing it open. Popping her fiery head up over the desk she observed Luna close her office door and and sigh.

“Ugh, parents these days. Do me a favor Shimmy and make sure I don’t turn out like that.” Her smooth voice said.

Sunset smirked, “I don’t think you want me giving parental advice, after I’ve had so many good experiences of my own.”

The cool toned woman held back a snicker and rolled her eyes, “It’s not like that’s your fault dear.”

Sunset tilted her head slightly to the ceiling as the dismissal bell rang out.

The vice principal in the room puffed out a path of air from her nose, “I’ve got some more things to get through before calling it a day. By all means you can go ahead to get home, you need the rest.”

The amber skinned teen shrugged, packing her things, “I actually planned on spending some time in the art room. I have a concept sketch for a painting that I wanna start.”

Luna nodded sitting in her desk chair and gave a warm smile, “Alright, shoot me a text before you leave though.” Then the woman rubbed at the bottom of her back while making a pouty face, “I thought I had more time before my back starts hurting.”

The redhead chuckled while bringing three fingers to her forehead and flicking them out, “See ya.”

The lunar woman nodded and smirked, “It’s two fingers, not three.”

Sunset blushed at getting the pop culture of the human world confused as she closed the door.

With her combat boots echoing down the hallway, the fiery haired teen tucked her curls behind an ear as she reached her locker.

The school was so quiet and tranquil after everyone else ran out to go home or to extracurricular activities.

BAM!

“Agh!” Sunset jumped what felt ten feet in the air, darting her wide eyes at the source of the sound.

“That’s right Sunset! You should be shocked and amazed at the GREAT and POWERFUL Trixie's announcement for her first big stage gig!” The light blue magician examined as she used a hand to flatten out her advertising poster on random lockers.

Sunset’s mouth extended with her eyes becoming half lidded in unamusement.

“Some much for quiet and tranquil.” Sunset said as she put her text books in her locker in exchange for her required out of school items.

“Trixie, did you have to scare her like that?” Starlight said exasperated. The lilac skinned girl looked at Sunset to address her, “If it helps she got me pretty good earlier too.”

“I’m not scaring, it’s shock factor! Trixie had to let the audience know what to expect, which is amazing, shocking and powerful magic!” The sky blue skinned illusionist exclaimed matter-a-factly.

Closing her locker and beginning to make her way to the art hall, Sunset raised a brow, “Uh huh, right. Tell you what I’ll bring a plus one.”

Trixie, somehow, became more excited, “Yes! The more the merrier! After all, all deserve to witness the great and powerful magic Trixie can conjure!”

Starlight giggled, grabbing hold of Trixies hand, “Whatever you say, Trix.”

Sunset tilted her head and smiled at seeing the girls intertwined hands, “Oh?”

Both smiled, Trixie spoke, “Yes, Trixie and Starlight had an eventful Saturday and Sunday night, coming together as Startrix.”

Starlight blushed.

Sunset chuckled at her shyness.

“We’ll congrats, I'm happy for you.” Sunset said, opening the art room door.

“Who’s your plus one by the way?” Starlight inquired.

Sunset smirked, setting up her easel and canvas, “You’ll learn.”

The couple exchanged looks, “Oh a secret love? My, my, Starry, our little girl has grown so fast!” Trixie joked.

Sunset rolled her eyes as Starlight chuckled.

“Well, you have fun painting, Sunny, we’ll make our exit as Trixie needs to perfect her act. Even though it’s already perfect.” Trixie said, placing a hand to her chest with only her finger tips making contact.

The amber teen smiled at them, “Have fun!”

“You too!” The couple called back in unison.

With that Sunset picked her pencil and began marking the large vertical canvas.

***

A pair of diamond blue heels tapped down the school hallway.

Her vibrant royal purple curls bounced down her back.

Rarity was making her way down the art hall, in her recently absent mind, the fashionista left her designing sketchbook behind.

As she got closer the sound of slow rhythmic drums, a guitar and soft vocals could be heard.

The stylist's detective skills concluded that a song of indie jazz was being played, emitting from a speaker in the very art room she was readying to enter.

The tailor peaked into the door's glass window, curious to find who was in there.

Rarity lightly brought in a breath as she observed the creative former unicorn. Her short fiery red curls bounced as her head moved along to the beat of the music. Her intricate hands gliding paint along her canvas.

‘I should turn around. I can always grab my book tomorrow.’

Navy blue eyes lingered for a moment, watching Sunset Shimmer at peace. It had been a rare sight she had not seen in a long time, and part of that was her fault.

Suddenly Sunset turned around making eye contact with the ivory skinned female. The redhead quirked an eyebrow at her, gave a face that screamed, ‘Really?’

‘Well this is awkward. I might as well go in now.’ The female thought as the music came to a pause.

Taking a deep breath Rarity slowly opened the door, nervous for a face to face confrontation, this can either go two ways.

“H-hello darling. My apologies I hadn’t meant to appear to be watching.” Her posh voice said trying to be respectful and confident at the same time, she wasn’t sure if she failed or not.

“It’s fine. It’s an open space, you can do whatever it is you need to.” Sunsets warm raspy voice responded as she turned around to return to her work.

As Rarity observed the progress of the work, she admired the beauty of what Sunset was creating. A midnight blue background with glowing white stars and white prominent outlines of a moon and, if Rarity remembered correctly, an alicorn.

“My, Sunset, that looks wonderful so far, darling.” Rarity complimented.

Sunset looked back at her briefly, “Thank you.”

The fashionista nodded and awkwardly (though made an attempt to not to be) walked across the room to retrieve her designing book.

Slipping the book into her dark blue with white diamond (whether they are fake, Rarity will never admit) encrusted school bag, she caught a glimpse of the amber skinned teens color palette. The rich dark and light blues, vibrant purples and white with a dollop of black, Rarity smiled at the sight of seeing Sunsets creative side.

“You have some excellent color arrays, I’m supposing you're making a night or space themed work?” Rarity hoped to spike a common ground leading with their shared love and knowledge for color theory. Rarity remembered the two founding over it together in their time as friends, turns out Sunset had been quite helpful with helping the designers decide on good colors.

Sunset nodded, “It’s a gift for Vice Principal Luna. It’s her alicorn counterpart.”

Rarity considered the fiery haired teen sharing this information as a positive point of gaining good grounds with Sunset towards herself.

“How wonderful! I’m sure the Vice principal will love it darling. It’s not even half way and I already do.” Rarity smiled.

“Thanks.” Sunset said. Rarity noticed that she might not be smiling back but the tension in her shoulders slowly let out. The purple haired girl's feeling of being appalled with herself for past actions came back at the thought that she had been a part of the reason Sunset felt the need to be on guard.

“Sunset, darling, I-I know it may not mean much anymore, but I’m truly sorry for what I did and how I reacted. That was unfair and uncalled for. You didn’t deserve it. I’m sorry I had been part of what caused you such immense pain.” The posh accent spoke, breaking as Rarity tried to hold back her tears in order to save her mascara.

Looking up, Rarity witnessed Sunset staring back at her with a sad face.

“You know, I could go on a whole trauma dump tangent about how much I was truly hurt. How I’ve never had a real family. How I’ve never felt anyone could or will ever love, be there, or care about me. Until I met and became friends with you guys, how you all gave me a light in my life and a reason. How you all became my reasons to combat those thoughts. And then you just threw it all away. For some dumb secrets that no one will remember after high school. My past is not today. I’m a firm believer of that. Trust me I understand making mistakes and regrets. I can give you a second chance but we can’t be what we once were. I have to be honest about that.” Sunset said, giving a hard look.

Rarity nodded, “I accept that. I’m so sorry, darling, I’ll do everything in my power to not mess up this time.”

Sunset offered a warm smile and held out her hand.

Rarity took it gently and the two gave a shake.

***

A motorcycle engine revved down a neighborhood street.

Giddiness swam through Sunset's veins, for she had a study date to get to. Although her girlfriend goes to a completely different school the girls still enjoyed reading in each other's company.

Parking on the road in front of the modern Victorian home, Sunset gathered her things as she set off to the porch.

Before she could even knock the door swung open revealing a down haired Twilight with wavy side bangs and glasses in a large pale purple knitted sweater that threatened to slide off the scientist's shoulder, hot pink fitted shorts that reached her knees and fizzy white ankle high socks.

The redhead had to admit, the girl looked both adorable and hot. How the purple girl did it? Sunset didn't know.

Adjusting her glasses in true nerd form, “Hi, I heard your bike practically a mile down the road.”

Sunset chuckled, “Glad I could be a nuisance.”

A sudden bark could be heard as the pitter patter of paws ran towards the girls. Sunset smiled and leaned down to rub the top of the purple and green clavier spaniel's head as he jumped up on her legs.

“Hey Spike.”

He responded with a bark.

With Twilight scoping the puppy into her arms, the two females headed up to Twilight's room.

Upon entering, Sunset set her bag down as Twilight sat herself and Spike on the bed, “I’m so excited we’re starting a new topic in AP calculus. It’s equations' and formulas' I’ve only briefly gone over myself, so how wonderful to learn it in class now!”

Sunset smirked, stepping up to Twilight, “Uh huh, how invigorating.”

Twilight smiled, “How was your day at school? You look a bit tired.” She said with concern glossing her eyes.

The redhead frowned briefly, “It was exhausting.”

Twilight raised a hand to cup Sunsets cheek, “Do you wanna talk about it?”

“Just was a bit emotional is all.” Sunset shrugged.

The redhead felt a bit guilty for being so vague after seeing the concern in her girlfriend's violet eyes, the redhead sighed, building up courage, “I-I…” Sunset bit her lip trying to compose herself.

The amber skinned girl took a deep breath, “I just got reminded of someone who… who scares me. It really messed me up and made me paranoid, so after the third breakdown I sat out the rest of the day.”

“I see. I’m sorry… this person that frightens you, do you think they are gonna do something?” Twilight said with both hands cupping amber cheeks and using her thumbs to wipe away the few tears.

“I don’t know, I… maybe?” Sunset said a shiver ran through her.

The indigo haired teen brought Sunset down into a hug, “It’s gonna be okay, you have people that will make sure you stay safe and I can have Shining keep an extra eye out for this person.”

“Person’s?”

Twilight hugged tighter, “Yes, anything and anyone.”

Sunset brought her head up to look in Twilight's eyes.

“You know, I’ve never been genuinely attracted to a human being until you.”

A scarlet blush reached across lavender skin.

The two leaned in for a kiss with Sunset in the lead. Tilting their heads to the side for better angles, the redhead gently pushed the shorter female onto her back.

Twilight laid completely on her back with Sunset straddling her, lavender fingers engulfed themselves into the other fiery hair, as the other hand grabbed the back of Sunsets leather jacket.

Deepening the kiss, both moved their heads in opposite tilts, the indigo haired girl nipped at the other girl's bottom lip. Twilight moaned as she was rewarded with Sunset mouth muscle entering and tasting her own mouth.

Sunset used a hand to grip Twilight’s wrist and bring the lavender hand that had been laying her back to now being held against the sheets above the bottom girl's head. More tiny whimpers and moans elicited from both females.

Without realizing it, Twilight had moved a leg up, bending at the knee in arousal. Sunset’s tongue exploring Twilight’s mouth as Twilight did the same to her partner.

They quickly broke apart as the front door’s lock could be heard. Both took the moment to catch their breaths.

“Well, I didn't know I’d be studying your mouth today.” Sunset said, flopping off the purple scientist.

Twilight giggled, “I hope it was a good study.” She said sheepishly.

The amber girl smirked, “Oh yes, I’ll most definitely need to study more before the exam.”

Twilight blushed as a grin blossomed on her face.

“Twily, Sunset, I brought dinner!” Velvet's voice called from down stairs.

With Sunset offering a hand out for the still slightly blushing girl, only to pause and laugh. The bespeckled girl looked behind herself to see what Sunset found amusing. She was met with the sight of her puppy up in the pillows covering his eyes with his paws.

Joining in on the giggles, the three exited the room to endeavor in consumption of the night.

Author's Note

Hi! My goodness what do you mean it's been over a week. My apologies for school and work prevent me to do as I please.

I hope you enjoyed, feel free to critique, and offer kindness