“So Derpy,” Sunset settled into her bed and she rested her hooves behind her head. It was just us in the room because Cheerilee was in the main library talking with Twilight and the others.

“Yes Sunset?” My eyes flicked over to her nervously. I was resting on my own bed reading a book. Fluttershy recommended some nature books in Equestria. They had some pretty crazy creatures. It’s insane how the ponies here have survived as long as they did.

“So about the other day when we kissed, what does that make us?” Sunset asked hesitantly. I had been waiting for this question to be honest.

“Well we’re obviously dating aren’t we? I mean I assumed that’s what was going on since you kissed me back,” I responded.

“I said the same to Vinyl and she told me assuming didn’t really mean we were dating for some odd reason. I always thought it did but I can see how it can be misleading,” Sunset rolled over and faced me.

“If we both assumed we were dating, then why have you been avoiding me these past couple days? It hurt my feelings,” I asked. Sunset’s face fell as she stood up and trotted over to my bed.

“Can I join you?” She asked cautiously. I shrugged and lifted the edge of the blanket with a hoof. She jumped on the bed and laid on her side next to me. “I didn’t mean to hurt you trust me. I was busy thinking about all this. I should have been more open with you. But I want this.”

“You really want me?” I gave her a skeptical look.

“Well duh.”

“But why? I’m a retard with a messed up eye. Nobody would like that.” Sunset pressed her hoof against my mouth before I could continue and she gave me a dirty look.

“Don’t ever talk bad about yourself like that again. You are not a retard. You’re a smart, beautiful young women.” She removed her hoof and stared at me expectantly.

“Am I?” I asked softly. “I have a faint lisp, I’m afraid of the dark a tad bit and I’m clumsy.” Sunset rolled her eyes and hugged me.

“You are yes. Screw what other people say about you,” Sunset focused on me. “Only your friends and you are important. And family.”

“Thanks Sunset.”

“So since we both assumed we’re dating, does that like make it official?” She asked after a few moments of silence.

“I suppose so. I haven’t really dated much.”

“Me neither,” Sunset admitted and gave me a wicked look. “Since we’re dating, wanna make out again?” I gave a quick nod and she pressed her muzzle against mine, pressing her tongue against my teeth and I opened my mouth to allow her tongue entry. At first it was an odd feeling but I have a feeling I’m going to get used to this very quickly.

“So Sunset,” Equestrian Lyra sighed as her eyes flicked nervously to the unicorn mare. “You hurt us all. Especially when we tried to be your friend after you made that vine to ace your entry exam at Princess Celestia’s school. You implied we weren’t worth your time and were stupid.” Minuette, Moondancer, Lemon Hearts and Twinkleshine sat next to Lyra along with Bon Bons counterparts. I sat next to Sunset watching silently. Sunset had offered me to come along as her date.

“And Moondancers sister,” Lemon Hearts chimed in as she stared at her plate. “What was said was completely uncalled for. We just wanted to be friends and you yelled at us like we were beneath you.” Thankfully Equestrian Octavia was looking after Liza and Scootaloo for tonight so we all could talk.

“I know what I did and said was wrong. I never should have spoken to any of you that way. I know nothing I can do will ever truly make up for how I acted that day. I just hope one day you will forgive me and we can work to being friends like you all wanted,” Sunset sighed as she held my hoof. “I’m trying to be a better person and a pony. Not just for my sake but for those around me.”

“I didn’t know Sunset for long. Only five years or maybe six but I can vouch for her. She’s truly changed from what she was freshman year of highschool,” I added as they all looked at me. “I trust her with my life. You can trust her. Just like Lyra, Bon Bon, Octavia and Vinyl. Hell, Cheerilee even adopted her.”

“Wait really?” Minuette asked in surprise. “That mare is your mother?”

“She’s one of them. My Equestrian mom is still out there in my hometown I think,” Sunset admitted. “Cheerilee is one of the most important people in my life, alongside Derpy here.”

“I never took you for bi or anything,” Twinkleshine commented. Lyra gave a cough and looked away with red cheeks.

“I did,” Lyra admitted. “Remember when you stole that alcohol once?”

“Uh yeah?” Sunset said. “I kissed a random mare and I didn’t remember who it was. I still don’t remember who.”

“Yeah that was me,” Lyra rubbed the back of her head. “We both got really drunk. I wasn’t a huge fan of you back in school because of the obvious reasons but I wasn’t about to turn down free booze.” We all stared at her in shock.

“Should we tell our Lyra about this?” Sunset asked me.

“Absolutely not. If she and Bon Bon found out they would be confused as heck.”

“Or try to invite me to a threesome,” Sunset smirked. Equestrian Bon Bon turned a bright shade of red while her marefriend snickered.

“They better not. Besides, Bon Bon is super shy. She would never even bring up the topic to Lyra about it. And you better not be having sex.”

“Fair point,” Sunset admitted. “I’m not don’t worry.”

“We’ve decided to give you a chance,” Moondancer announced. “As a token of our friendship, we give you this necklace. Originally it was for Lemon Hearts but she didn’t like the red. I would get you a new one but all the shops are closed,” She levitated a red necklace with a red gem and a zebras head etched in the middle in the air and gently place it around Sunset’s neck. Sunset’s eyes instantly flashed red but it happened so fast I wasn’t sure I ever saw it. “We don’t know what it is to be completely honest. We found it in a store sitting in the bottom of a box. The store owner didn’t know what it was either.”

“Never seen anything like it!” Lemon Hearts chimed in.

“For real. It was crazy cool,” Twinkleshine smiled warmly at the two of us.

“I’m starving. Let’s eat,” Minuette grinned. “Do you need help bringing anything out Bon Bon?” The cream mare shook her head.

“You’re my guests. I couldn’t ask you all to help me. It’s rude. But I can ask my marefriend. Come on Lyra.” Lyra sighed and stood up.

“Coming love.”

Author's Note

I was at work today stocking the pack wall( packaged vegetables) and this family walked past and there was two eight year olds or something. One touched this thing called Wheatgrass I don't know the purpose of the fucking plant but anyway he said I touched grass and his brother said "finally you went and touched grass."

I'm not sure why I found it funny but I did and I'm sharing it with you all. I hate when young kids come into work because I instantly wonder if I was that short their age. Anyway, enjoy both stories 😆.