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The sun began to rise indicating the next day has come. Sunset has completely settled into Ponyville and Twilight was getting ready to go to her house. The whole town begins to wake up and return to its lively state of nature.

Twilight’s POV

As I begin to wake up to start my day I keep having thoughts about Sunset Shimmer. Not Teacher thoughts but love thoughts. I try to dismiss them but they still show up. I get up from my bed and wake to the bathroom to freshen up as my normal routine states I do first. After I freshen up I walk to the kitchen. I can smell some food being made but I want to see Sunset sooner than ever. ‘Stop thinking like that Twi!’ My own mind is at war with itself. Spike is cooking something as usual but I told him to stop what he’s doing because I’m going to go see Sunset Shimmer.

I can hear him clearly speak something to be. “If you want to skip breakfast to see your lover I understand I’ll be here for moral support.” It was like he was teasing me. So I decided to go with it.

“Yes spike I’m going to go see my ‘lover’ I will be gone for 10 hours ass we will be making out and having relations.” I can hear him yell something back.

“Remember to go in seem interested.” This is when I drew the line.

“Okay enough spike I don’t love her I’m her Teacher in Friendship. Princess Celestia told me to visit her or she will visit me and I instruct her on Friendship plain and simple.” I left the castle in a bad mood. “Spike has gone too far with this whole ‘Me and Sunset’ embedded in his head.” I continue to mumble to myself in anger as I step onto the porch to Sunset’s house. I give a big sigh and I knock on the door.

Sunset’s POV

I wake up to a knock on my door, it was rather loud to be just a visitor. I get up once I hear it again. “I’m coming I’m coming cool it!” I yell to the door. My hair is a mess and I haven’t freshen up yet. I open the door and was greeted by the mare who did the creepy smile and wave. “Princess Twilight… What brings you to my home this early…” I look to my kitchen clock, “6:42am, All of Ponyville is probably asleep still.”

“Oh I don’t know I just wanted to see you bright and early.” I can hear her chuckle nervously to herself. “Well come in and take a seat in the living room until I come back I need to go upstairs and freshen up.” I leave Twilight downstairs as I enter my bathroom to clean myself up. As I do I begin to think to myself. ‘Why did Twilight come this early I normally wake up around 8am. Oh! This Friendship stuff is going to be hell on Equestria if she does this daily.’ I then noticed something when I saw her. ‘She did look ‘cute’…’ Wait what? Cute? Why would I think Twilight is cute? That lavender body, cute smile, nice mane…. Oh my god! What in the wide world of Equestria am I thinking? I don’t have a crush on her… Do I?

While all these thoughts made their way into my head I get done, walk out of the bathroom and go downstairs to see Twilight in my kitchen cooking something… It smelled like it was on fire slightly but I can tell she never cooks for herself but she made some effort in trying.

Universal Character

Twilight was attempting to cook pancakes. She didn’t know why she was doing that but she did it anyways. She kept whistling a tune that Sunset couldn’t recognize. But to Sunset it was like hear an angel. This made Sunset hit her head. ‘Stop thinking about that!’ She told her mind. Twilight heard Sunset’s hoof hit her head. Twilight then turned around and spoke to her sweetly. “Oh, hi Sunset. I’m cooking breakfast for you as a sigh of our friendship.” Twilight had a very cheerful expression on her face. This raised Sunset’s awareness of the mare in front of her. The thoughts of why she was doing it were soon dismissed with thoughts of assisting Twilight with this so called breakfast.

“You don’t cook much do you?” Sunset ask curiously observing the assorted ingredients on the countertop. Sunset had to be nice about it even though Twilight’s efforts in cooking can kill her.

“No, not really since spike cooks for me.” Twilight said as she cracked some eggs into a small bowl to mix using her magic. Twilight began to levitate some ingredients into a larger bowl.

“So…” Sunset scanned the countertop. “Do you need help cooking I know how to cook a lot of things. You name I can do it.” Sunset stood proudly, confident in herself to perform the task at hand.  Twilight stopped doing whatever she was doing and put down the apron.

“Challenge accepted… Cook pancakes, cinnamon buns, eggs, and toast” Twilight ordered as Sunset memorized the order. “In under 30 minutes.” That’s when Sunset’s mind snapped. She was about to scream at her but let her cool down and gave a big sigh.

“Give me an hour. 30 minutes is too quick unless you want it all undercooked.” Twilight when and sat down on the dining table. She used her magic to produce a large timer on the wall and set it for an hour.

“You got an hour… GO!” As soon as that timer went Sunset grabbed all the supplies she needed. Using her magic she prepared everything that was necessary for the meal.

56 minutes later…

Twilight didn’t even focus on the clock like she was supposed to… she was focused on Sunset working hard on the objective she set for her. Sunset was sweating from all the concentration and devotion to the goal. Twilight began to let her thoughts run themselves amuck in her mind. ‘Sweet Celestia she is beautiful when she determined. Almost makes me want to get up and kiss her right here and now.’ That was when Twilight suppressed her thoughts. ‘Twilight stop thinking like that. It’s very disturbing to your student attractive. You are her teacher. ACT LIKE IT!!!’ Twilight turned to the timer. “30 seconds.” By the time Twilight announced it Sunset was sitting across from her enjoy the food that she cooked. Twilight wide-eye her the shock took over her words which ended up making her stutter. “H-h-how did you. I mean where did you-“

“You seem surprised Twilight I expect the Princess of Friendship to know that Princess Celestia’s daughter can do things that even you can’t comprehend.” Sunset stated silencing Twilight as she took another spoonful of eggs in her mouth. “Now eat up you accepted the challenge and I completed it.” Twilight bit into her portion. To Twilight it was better than Spike’s cooking.

“Sweet Celestia… This is the best thing I’ve ever tasted. I’m-I’m surprised. Very surprised” Twilight couldn’t believe that Sunset Shimmer knows things she didn’t and she didn’t even need a cookbook to use as a reference.

Sunset’s POV

Just watching Twilight panic like that makes me so hot… Wow I need to clear my head of these thoughts bad Sunset bad Sunset Shimmer. I see that I finished up my plate so I get up and placed my dish in the sink and began to wash it out. Twilight was done a few minutes after as I hear her place her dish in the sink as well as wash it off. I sit in my living room waiting patiently for her to be done. When she came to sit next to me in the living room I blush slightly but it hides behind my fur. “So what are we doing today? Maybe you can learn more about friendship through something you want to do.” Twilight had to most eager look on her face.

“Well, I was thinking of going to the market to get some things. Maybe some new clothes and some other necessities.” I can see the expression on Twilight’s face light up and glow.

“Perfect! But there’s an issue with that. You don’t have any money to obtain the items and stuff you need. But I’m sure I can help you get the money you need.” That was where she was wrong.

I run upstairs to get my saddlebag. I come back down more slowly to keep the bits inside the pouches from dropping. I place the saddlebag on the coffee table and open them up to show twilight the many bits I had. “Sunset, how did you get all this money? *gasp* You didn’t steal it did you?” I swayed my head side to side. I run back upstairs and grab the note Celestia left me. I teleported back to the living room instead of running back down the stairs. Twilight was startled a bit but soon cooled off. I gave her the note to read. As she read it out loud she paused. “Sunset, I’m sorry for misjudging you. Let’s go to Rarity’s Boutique. Maybe she can make you some clothing even though rarely anypony where’s clothing here.” Twilight got up and stepped out the door waiting for me to follow. I put on the saddlebag and walkout the door and shut it behind me.

“Lead the way Princess” I motion her to get a move on. She begins walking as I follow her to where Rarity’s Boutique is. To pass time I bring up a conversation starter. “So Twilight, What are the Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy are like here I’m sure it’s very different from what they’re like in the Human World.” She stops for a minute then continues to walk forward.

“Well, they all act like themselves in the Human World expect Rarity owns a Boutique and also lives there with her sister Sweetie Belle. Applejack lives on a farm and produces nothing but apples and sells them in the market when they need to. She also lives with her family Big Mac, Applebloom, and Granny Smith. Pinkie Pie is like the Pinkie Pie in the Human World expect the Human version of her is less hyper. The Pinkie Pie here will drive you the brink of insanity if you let her and she knows everypony. Since she doesn’t know you officially you will get a visit from her sometime later on or tomorrow. She works I think in Sugarcube Corner it’s marked with a Cupcake sign above the front door of the store. She lives there also with Mr and Mrs. Cake along with her children whose names I forgotten (I really forgot their names sorry guys). Rainbow Dash lives in a large cloud home on the outskirts of Ponyville” Twilight points to a large cloud home in the sky. “That’s Rainbow’s home. Then Fluttershy… She’s just like her Human counterpart shy and devoted to her animals. She lives in a cottage also on the outskirts of Ponyville next to the Everfree Forest. There’s Rarity’s Boutique over there and there is Rarity in the shop creating something.” She’s right Rarity was there inside the shop her door for some reason was wide open letting anypony who wanted her to make something would just step right in.

I stop at the front door even though it was open. I didn’t want to give her a bad impression. Twilight stepped right in greeting Rarity as she finished off the last stitch on a dress she was creating. I can hear the conversation go on. “Why hello Twilight, what brings you here? Should you be doing some royal duties or something of that darling?” Rarity was placing the dress on a pony sized manikin.

“I’m just visiting because I have a student who wants to get some clothes. You may have heard of her because Celestia explained her to us a while back.” Rarity looked back at Twilight in what seems to be in a very confusing expression. I look at Twilight who motioned me inside the shop. I follow suit inside and confront Rarity.

“Hello!” I just blurt out wanting her not to see me as a threat as most people who knew me back then would. I looked to Twilight who introduced me. Which I could’ve done myself.

“Rarity this is Sunset Shimmer, Daughter of Princess Celestia.” Rarity was put some attachments onto the dress but dropped all of them immediately upon hearing my name.

“Twilight do you know who you’re next to? The mare who stole your crown. Just turn her in to Celestia for your sake darling.” That hurt me. The Rarity here is cold as ice. Before Twilight made this matter worse I decided to speak.

“Rarity, that is all behind me now I’m a better pony then who I was before. I’ve learned from my mistakes  I have a new home here in Ponyville and my mon has forgiven me for my mistakes also. Just at least give me a chance to prove myself to you.” Rarity then stared down at me with cold eyes.

“Well since you gained Twilight’s trust I guess I can trust you too and mom?” Rarity stopped for a second to playback the last part of the sentence. I then repeat the last phrase that Twilight said to Rarity.

“Princess Celestia is my mother Rarity.” This changed Rarity’s expression to a cold soul to a shock of denial.

“How is that even possible? Princess Celestia is isn’t married to anypony.”

“She adopted me when I was a foal I’ll tell you story later of how that came to be. Now I wanted to buy some clothes of you and I’ll pay in full for-“ Rarity stopped my sentence short by putting her hoof on my muzzle

“No need to pay for anything I’ll do it free of charge as a friend.” This shocked me…

“That is very generous of you Rarity thank you.” She gave a simple nod and then asked me what type of clothing I was into. “In the Human World I have a leather jacket, a purple shirt, and an orange, yellow and red skirt. So I guess my preference is pretty basic nothing too complex.” Rarity looked back while gathering some fabric.

“Come back tomorrow Sunset I may have something you will like dearly.” I nod off the Rarity and thank her again. As Twilight and I come out of the Boutique she looks at the sun.

“It’s passed noon. Let’s go get some lunch then we’ll get the rest of your supplies.” I follow Twilight to a small place sells burgers and such.

Twilight’s POV

As we order our lunch the waiter goes to fetch our order. Sunset puts down her saddlebag next to her. Sunset looks around the place as if to avoid eye contact. Those dreamy Aqua eyes. Oh I will do anything just to be your very special somepony.  Twilight remembered that Hearts and Hooves day is in 2 weeks. Perfect… Every fiber of my being is fighting a war in my mind of how I view Sunset Shimmer. I do like her as a student and a friend. But maybe there is something a lot more to it then I realize. Could I possibly be in love with Sunset Shimmer? My body gets warmer when she really near me and we’ve only interacted just today and the Human World.

I then realize that in the Human World everyone I was near Sunset Shimmer my stomach will get butterflies and my body will ache if she wasn’t near. I thought it was just part of the Human World but it wasn’t because the same situation and symptoms appear now. I just had to face the facts that I’m in love with Sunset. Spike was right if I keep denying it, it will become worse and worse. As my mind tries to accept this Sunset was already done with her lunch. Wait already done? How long was I thinking for?

I bite into my small veggie burger and begin to let my thoughts run again. After about 5 minutes of eating and thinking. Sunset asked for the bill. “Sunset you don’t have to pay for this I’m a Princess they let me eat here for free it brings them booming business when I eat here or anywhere for that matter.” Sunset denied my request to not pay. She asked the waiter how much was their lunch.

“That will be 15 bits ma’am.” The waiter had a slight accent to his voice.

Sunset took out 20 bits from her saddlebag and gave it to the waiter. “There’s a tip in that amount enjoy it sir.” Sunset’s voice was sincere like Celestia’s.

“No problem ma’am thank you.” He walked off to assist another customer.

As we left the small restaurant we go around town getting Sunset her supplies. Sunset got a few quills, 2 ink refills, and a bunch of fruits and vegetables for her kitchen. While buy all these things she still had a lot of bits leftover. We make our way to her home. As we’re walking I gaze at the sun to check the time. “Sunset it’s around well sunset.” I state pointing Sunset Shimmer to the sun falling into the horizon the traditional setting to end the day. When we walk up to Sunset’s house Spike was waiting there for the both of them.

“Thank Celestia you two are done doing it. I started to think that one of you died while reliving into one another.” This caused me to be both very angry and very embarrassed as I can see the same expression and blush from Sunset’s face. I was about to strike Spike because that was way out of line then somepony stopped me. I couldn’t move my hoof anymore as if it was being held by a force that was unbreakable. I look to my hoof and see an aqua aura around it I couldn’t move my hoof at all not even take it back. I see Sunset walking up to Spike and whisper something in his ear. He just nods and so on then his expression changes drastically to a shocked wide-eyed expression. He ran back to the castle yelling “Must save Rarity!” Sunset released me from her magic looked to me.

“He won’t be talking about that for the rest of the night I can guarantee you that.” I just had to ask her.

“What did you say to him?” As she opened her door she looked back.

“I just said ‘a little birdie told me that Rarity was in trouble and needs your help for the rest of the night.” I begin to laugh out loud.

“For a mare who doesn’t know Spike that much the way he acts around Rarity is a very dead giveaway.” Sunset stepped into her house can began to close the door. “Goodbye Princess Twilight, see you tomorrow.” I waved goodbye to her as I hear the door close fully. I walk to the castle and find Spike gathering some weapons and protective armor.

“I must save Rarity!” I roll my eyes as I walk to my bedroom and lie down.  Day one is done and I couldn’t be anymore relieved and yet sad at the same time. I’ll ask Spike tomorrow of how to go with this feeling I feel for Sunset.

My mind begins to drift off into a nice slumber.

Sunset’s POV

I put my saddlebag back into my closet and walk into my bathroom and look into the mirror. “I’m in love with Twilight Sparkle. I’ve denied these feelings far too long. My body is burning for every moment I suppress these feelings.” I splash some cold water onto my face. If I remember correctly Hearts and Hooves Day is 2 weeks from now that will be the perfect time to tell her I just hope my body can take two weeks of suppression.” The fact that I was talking to myself into a mirror is somehow making the situation even worse.

After sometime in the bathroom I come out a lot better and go to my bed. I see the moon slowly rising. I shut my eyes and dream of what may come between me and Twilight.

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As the moon rises to close off the day. The two mares begin to realize their feelings for one another but having to confess to these feelings to each other will prove to be a very difficult challenge for both Sunset Shimmer and Twilight Sparkle.

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