Makeup and Distractions

by ShowShine

Rating: teen
Tags: Sunset Shimmer, Slice of Life, Rarity (EqG), Romance, Equestria Girls
Length: 1503

Sunset wonders why humans like makeup so much. Rarity attempts to show her why

Sunset wonders why humans like makeup so much. Rarity attempts to show her why

Written for Spring Fling Contest

Published 2023-04-21 08:50:01 UTC
Last updated 2023-04-21 08:50:01 UTC

Lipstick Marks

Sunset Shimmer was smitten. Well, smitten was an understatement. Her heart fluttered in her chest, her cheeks were flushed, and her hands were drenched in sweat. And it was all because of Rarity.

Rarity was glamorous as ever, carefully putting on eyeliner. Her hand was steady, never straying past her eye. Her concentration was unmatched. Sunset sighed lovingly. Rarity was wonderful.

Sunset’s gaze lowered, now staring at her lips. They were plump, glistening with light blue lipstick. It blended beautifully with her pale skin. Sunset closed her eyes, imagining Rarity’s soft lips on her face. Her face heated up, and a goofy grin spread on her face. She could practically feel Rarity next to her. Her heart hammered in her chest at the thought.

“Is something bothering you, dear? You’re awfully quiet.” Rarity asked, breaking the silence. Sunset’s eyes snapped open, quickly breaking away from her thoughts.

“I’m fine! I’m just not used to seeing someone putting on makeup.” Sunset admitted, leaning back in her seat. Rarity spared a glance at Sunset before looking back at her reflection.

“I thought you had makeup in your world.” Rarity commented. Sunset shrugged.

“I mean, we do, but it’s not that common. Makeup is usually for higher-class ponies. You know, the nobles, celebrities, and upper-class folk.” She explained, waving her hand through the air. Sunset chuckled to herself, leaning into her hand. “You know, now that I’m thinking about it, I don’t think I’ve ever worn makeup.”

Rarity whipped around, nearly stumbling over her own feet. She almost knocked brushes off of her vanity in the process. She stared at Sunset with wide eyes, her mouth agape.

“Now hold the presses! You’re telling me that you’ve never worn makeup? Not once?” Rarity inquired. Sunset glanced away, surprised by this sudden reaction. She hesitated, almost afraid to respond.

“...No?” Sunset squeaked. Rarity gave a long-drawn gasp, dramatically placing her hand on her chest.

“Well, that simply won’t do!” Rarity exclaimed. She rushed to the other side of the room, her heels clacking against the tile floors. Sunset sat up, watching as Rarity left.

“Where are you going?” Sunset called to her girlfriend. Rarity rushed back into the room, holding a large, decorative bag.

“You’re going to get the full Rarity experience!” Rarity cheered. “Mascara, eyeliner, the whole nine yards! Oooh, I could try contouring you. Not that you need it; you’re already gorgeous.” She happily gushed, plopping the bag to the floor.

“Isn’t that a little much?” Sunset asked, tilting her head. Rarity shooed at Sunset, giving a playful scoff.

“Nonsense darling, it’ll be fun. Besides, you’ll look fabulous!” Rarity sang out.

Sunset watched as Rarity took various items out of the bag. Everything she pulled out either looked expensive, fancy, or both. Of course, Rarity would buy the most expensive brands.

Sunset loved Rarity, she really did, but sometimes she could be a bit…much when it came to her projects. And seeing how eager she was, Sunset feared that her face was Rarity’s next canvas.

“Uh, Rarity?” Sunset asked. Rarity hummed in response, continuing to place items on the vanity. “Isn’t this a little much? I mean, it is my first time trying makeup.”

Rarity paused, humming to herself.

“I suppose you are right. Too much makeup at once can lead to unwanted breakouts.” Rarity sighed. She dejectedly began placing her makeup back in the bag.

Sunset frowned. She didn’t mean to disappoint Rarity, but she thought this was all too much. Maybe a compromise was needed.

“We can still do it! Just…tone it down a bit, okay?” Sunset compromised. Rarity hummed, tapping her chin.

“Okay! I’ll do something simple.” Rarity looked at the selection of makeup that was laid out. “How about eyeshadow and lipstick? Does that sound good?” She suggested. Sunset thought for a moment.

“Yeah, that sounds good.”

Rarity squealed happily, hopping out of her seat.

“Wonderful!” She exclaimed. She patted the seat. “Now sit! We must get to work.” Rarity instructed. Sunset got up, making her way to the chair. Sunset sat down, looking at all the makeup strewn across the vanity. She had to admit, Rarity really knew her craft.

Rarity turned around on her heels, tapping her chin.

“Now, which color should I use?” Rarity asked herself, scanning the various lipsticks and eyeshadows. “Ooo, how about a nice azure? It’ll bring out your beautiful eyes.” She complimented. Sunset couldn’t help but blush. The most gorgeous girl in the universe just complimented her.

Rarity snapped open the eyeshadow case, carefully running the brush through the eyeshadow.

“Close your eyes.” Rarity instructed. Sunset obeyed, fluttering her eyes shut. Rarity stood over her girlfriend, admiring her beauty. She rubbed her thumb over Sunset’s cheek. Rarity always thought she was the most beautiful girl in the world, but Sunset had proven her wrong.

Rarity began to slide the brush over Sunset’s eyelids. Sunset stifled a giggle, squirming in her seat.

“Stay still!” Rarity playfully scolded.

“But it tickles!” Sunset giggled. Rarity playfully huffed, wagging her finger.

“Don’t make me pin you down!” Rarity scolded in a tone that a mother would use on her child. That only made Sunset laugh harder. Sunset threw her head back, causing Rarity to smear eyeshadow onto her face.

Rarity grunted, rolling her eyes. It seems like pinning her down was necessary. Rarity plopped down onto Sunset’s lap, crossing her arms. Sunset jolted out of her laugh, staring at Rarity with wide eyes. Her face turned red.

“I told you I’d pin you down!” Rarity said cockily. “Now, close your eyes.” She demanded, tapping Sunset on the forehead with the brush.

Rarity continued to slide the brush over her eyelid. Sunset snaked her arms around Rarity’s waist, pulling her closer. Rarity gasped in surprise.

“Don’t get handsy, Shimmer.” Rarity teased. Sunset gave a soft chuckle.

Rarity’s warmth felt absolutely wonderful. Sunset felt as if she were melting into her seat. Her girlfriend's touch felt like she was in heaven. Sunset had experienced Equestrian magic, but this was easily a thousand times better than that. She could stay like this forever.

“And the eyeshadow is done!” Rarity admired her work. She turned around, reaching over for the lipstick. A classic carmine will be perfect. It’ll blend beautifully with Sunset’s fiery red hair.

Rarity grabbed Sunset’s cheeks, forcing her lips to poke out. “Pucker your lips.” Sunset’s eyes shot open.

“If you wanted a kiss, you could’ve just asked.” Sunset flirted. She puckered her lips, making obnoxiously loud kissing noises. Rarity scoffed.

“Oh, don’t charm yourself,” She teased, “I’m just putting on your lipstick.”

Sunset chuckled, puckering her lips. Rarity delicately slid the lipstick onto Sunset's lips. She was right; this shade of red was perfect for Sunset.

“Done! Go look in the mirror; you’ll love your new look.” Rarity began to climb off of Sunset’s lap. Sunset pulled her down, wrapping her arms around her torso.

“Before I look, can I have a kiss?” Sunset asked, puckering her lips. Rarity playfully rolled her eyes.

“Fine, but just one kiss. Got it?” Rarity asked, pressing her finger against Sunset’s nose. Sunset chuckled.

“Just one,” Sunset repeated. Rarity leaned forward, pecking Sunset on the lips. Sunset pulled Rarity closer, humming happily. Rarity patted Sunset, pulling herself back.

“That was one kiss. Now go look in the mirror!” Rarity attempted to get up. Sunset pouted, tugging onto Rarity’s arm.

“Just one more minute?” Sunset pouted. She stared at Rarity with a hopeful look in her eyes. Rarity groaned. She couldn’t say no to that look.

“Fine, just one more minute, but that’s it!”

One minute turned into five.

Five minutes turned into ten.

After 15 minutes, Rarity pulled away from the kiss. Her eyes fluttered open. Sunset stared back at Rarity with a goofy, lovestruck smile spread on her face.

“Wow…” Sunset uttered. Rarity held Sunset’s face in her hands, staring at her lovingly. This was truly a magical moment. Even though Sunset’s makeup was a mess, she was still as beautiful as ever.

Rarity glanced back, catching a glimpse of herself in the mirror. Her hair was unruly, and her lipstick was smudged. Rarity gasped dramatically.

“You messed up my hair!” Rarity complained, climbing off Sunset’s lap.

Sunset stared at her reflection. Rarity was right. Azure did bring out her eyes. Sunset looked at her lips. She had purple lipstick smeared across her face.

“Wow, this purple looks really good on me.” She admired, posing in the mirror. Rarity sighed.

“It’s supposed to be red, but somebody insisted on kissing.” Rarity said, crossing her arms.

“Oh please, you loved it.” Sunset teased. Rarity chuckled. She couldn’t stay mad at Sunset. And she had to admit, she did love it. Rarity looked back at her reflection. It wasn’t possible to look any worse, now was it?

“Well, since our makeup is already messed up, it wouldn’t hurt to kiss for a few more minutes.” Rarity suggested, dramatically throwing herself across Sunset’s lap. Sunset smirked, pulling Rarity closer.

“Let’s do it.”