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Sunset just arrived to her home. She lays in her bed trying to get the correct amount of hours of sleep. Though her efforts were becoming less and less successful she thought of a plan to win Twilight.

Sunset’s POV

I keep running the plan through my head. It’s the perfect plan. ‘I make myself glow and wear a very seductive dress and Twilight is forever in my hooves. There is no why this plan will fail!’ I hear a knock on the door. I only got 4 hours of sleep so my body is fighting my mind for rest. I open the door and was greeted by a very comforting hug by the mare of my dreams. “Good morning Twilight!” I say kindly hiding the fact that I was tired.  But I can tell Twilight saw through my attempts.

“I know what we can do today Sunset maybe you can assist me and Spike with some things in the castle.” I groaned in disappointment.

“Aw, I don’t want to do chores I already have enough to deal with in my home cleaning something 100 times bigger is an even more pain in the flank.” I continue to whine and complain but I follow her as I have no choice in the matter. She’s still my teacher and I have to follow whatever she says.

As we walked up the stairs to the castle she starts telling me about her life when she was Celestia’s student. Then I remembered something that mom said. ‘Let her speak, she’s very open minded.’ So I let her talk and agree with her and even laugh at some parts that seemed funny. Anything to make her happy. We enter into the castle and see Spike sweeping. He stops and looks at us. “Oh come on Twilight if you’re going to bring your girl here at least tell me so I can prepare some things for the two of you.” Spike seemed to enjoy teasing Twilight for some reason. Maybe I can help her with that issue. I walk up to Spike and motion him to listen in.

I whisper something that just might scar him until otherwise. After I told him he looked Twilight then me. A few seconds later he threw up on the floor. “You both are disgusting!” I hear him yell cry out as he crawls to his room. “You don’t tell a child something like that! It’s wrong! Really wrong! You both are sick! SICK!” Twilight was about to defend him then she dismissed it. I guess she knew what I was doing. So she went along with it.

“Spike I will tell you the details later on-“

“NO! FOR CELESTIA’S SAKE JUST NO!” I can hear Twilight giggle to herself. She focuses on the puke on the floor then it vanished.

“There problem solved.”

“That wasn’t the issue but okay I guess a secondary issue is better than nothing.” I sit down on a small throne seeing as there’s no other seat around. Well there was but they has reserved markings on them and I didn’t want to be yelled at by Twilight.

She comes into the throne room and sees me sitting down. She laughs at me. This is when I get a little flared up. Both due to lack of sleep and I don’t like being laughed at. “What’s so funny Twilight?” I try to be kind but I spoke out a little loud and rude for my normal speaking voice.

“You’re sitting in Spike’s seat.” She points to her Cutie Mark on the throne next to the one I’m sitting on, it was a lot taller than the one I was sitting on. I get up instantly

“Oh sorry Twilight.” She shushed me.

“It’s okay, I don’t care. But I think Spike will if he catches you on the throne.” I brush it off and walk back to what seemed like a large living room. I sit down on some of the large beanbags just laying around and start to drift off to sleep.

Twilight’s POV

I look for Sunset everywhere in the castle but see no sign of her. I even attempt to call out her name but I get no response. “Maybe she’s in the comforting room.” I make my way to the Comforting Room which had a lot of beanbags everywhere from Pinkie’s last party. As I make my way to the room I hear a very light snoring. My curiosity takes over and I follow the voice.

I trail the voice to its source. It was Sunset Shimmer. She was sleeping so peacefully on one of the beanbags. But something made me blush madly with arousal and embarrassment. She was sleeping on her back complete with her hind legs spread out. I didn’t want to wake her because in a way it was very cute of how she slept so soundly. Spike comes behind and looks at the sight. “Twilight, if you’re going to do this while she’s sleeping then I’ve lost all hope for you.” I dart at him with eyes of burning fire. This made him back away.

“Spike, I love her I will do anything to make her happy. I will let her sleep how she wants and I won’t disturb her slumber just because you’re uncomfortable being around her and I together.” Spike got up I can tell he was angry.

“What makes you think I’m uncomfortable around you two together I WANT you two to get together I just enjoy teasing you because it gives me a sense of joy for my day. I like to have my fun once in a while and lately I haven’t been having fun. This is been my fun for the past week.” I sighed in defeat he was right I haven’t been giving him some free time.

“I’m sorry Spike go outside and do whatever you want you can take the day off today. You can even sleepover at Rarity’s if she allows it.” With the final words with Rarity mentioned he bolted out the door going to who knows where. I see Sunset has shifted to a more cuddling position. This made me smile a bit more seeing this display. I can also see her shivering. So I grabbed the nearest blanket and cover her with it. Out of my mind begging me to do it I kiss her forehead and see her smile in her sleep. I whisper in her ear. “Sleep tight my Sunset. Maybe we can sleep together one day.” I begin to have light thoughts of me and her cuddling, it brings a warm feeling all over my body. I sit next to her on a nearby beanbag to keep her company as she sleeps.

5 hours later…

I sit by Sunset’s sleeping form as I’m reading a book called “The Equestrian Architect” I can hear Sunset Shimmer wake up as she shifts a lot and opens her eyes. “Good Afternoon sleepy head enjoy your peaceful slumber?” I ask hoping to expect a good answer.

“Yes I did and sorry for falling asleep I was summoned by Princess Celestia at 4am and I came home at 7am to regain some sleep but you show up at my door a few minutes later.” I believed her but I wanted to tease her for a bit.

“I don’t believe you Sunset. I think you’re coming up with an excuse.” I can see her get red with anger. It was very cute.

“I’m not lying to you Twilight it’s the truth, I even have a letter from the Princess herself.” I can tell easily that she’s becoming more and angrier as she speaks out.

“Now Sunset if you continue lying to me I will have to fail you on honesty.” This time I spoke more sarcastically. But she didn’t catch on.

“Oh my god! I didn’t even do anything I said I was sorry!” She was red in the face as she took her anger out on the beanbags.

“Sunset Shimmer, I was only kidding about the ‘you doing wrong’ thing.” I can see her calm down as she placed down a small knife to stab the beanbags. I just sit on mine as I witness all of this. “Sunset Shimmer, I think you have anger issues.”

“No I don’t I just don’t like to be wrong about things.”

“So do I but you don’t see me stabbing beanbags now do you.”

“But you just lied to me.”

“That doesn’t matter Sunny.” I can see her ears perk up from the nickname.

“Why did you call me Sunny? The only person to call me ‘Sunny’ was Pinkie Pie from the Human World.” “She pulls her beanbag closer to me and listens in.

“I’m your teacher sweetie and as your teacher I can develop a small more comfortable bond with you. I can call you Sunny because I know you more.”

“Twilight when is Hearts and Hooves Day?”

I look to my calendar. “In 3 days. Why?”

“No Reason…”

“Okay now I’m curious. What do you have planned for that day?” This I wanted to really know. A little gossip wouldn’t hurt me.

“Nope, you will have to wait until that day.” She gave me a wink. This make me blush madly as I try to hide it. “Twilight you alright? You seem tense” I examine my own body and see sweat just pouring out I was nervous very nervous but I didn’t want to admit it. I see Spike come through the door getting something from his room.

“Spike come here I have a task for you before you go.” He comes out of the room with no argument and stands by me. “Yes Twilight? Do you need me to get the ‘special’ tools for you?” This flared me up, how did he know about that? Nevertheless I maintained my cool.

“No….-“ I look to Sunset who just sat there confused. “NO! I don’t need that right now. ‘I don’t even know how you found out about that.’ I want to go get me a quill, ink, and a piece of paper and clipboard.” As he walked away to go get the items.

“Anything else you highness?” That annoyed me. I can tell now he was doing this for just the sport of it.

“No, Spike that will be all go have you fun after that.”

“You sure to seem to treat Spike like a slave here. I’m just saying it wouldn't hurt to just at least pay him for what he does or give him a reward.” She shifted a position where she was on her stomach and her hind legs were folded.

“I don’t treat him as a slave he enjoys what he does and I give him rewards for being my number one assistant.” I can hear Spike run to me as he places the various items around me. “Thank you Spike you are done for the day go have fun.” I levitate the items around me and begin to write down some notes. Sunset peered over to see what I was writing. I covered it right away. “Nope Sunset this is private I don’t want anypony looking at this.” She backed away and went back on her beanbag. These notes were for Hearts and Hooves Day and I wanted to keep some pointers written down for when it’s time. The special day is only 3 days ahead and it’s about time I crack down on the events I have planned for me and Sunset.

I see that the sun was beginning to set from the corner of my eye. Sunset will be going very soon but I didn’t want her to leave. Then I thought of an idea.

“Hey Sunset, do you want to have a slumber party here just you and me since Spike is away?” Sunset looks up as if she wasn’t paying attention.

“Sure, I don’t find any problem which it.” To Sunset who had a regretful look on her face. I lid up like a Christmas tree, bright and ecstatic.

Sunset’s POV

Maybe agreeing to this was a bad idea. I look to the door. Maybe I can run off and leave her in the dust unless she’s faster than me. As these thoughts run through my head I give a big sigh. 'Not worth it...' I get up and tell her I’ll be in the library.

In the library I search for some books on sleepovers here in Equestria. I found several and they all say the same thing but they are quite similar to the ones in the Human World. A good sign because for a second I thought I was going to die or something. I put all the books back and return to the room where all the beanbags were. A mare like here doesn’t need this many beanbags. So I decided to ask her about them.

“Hey Twilight, why do you have so many beanbags it seems that it’s only you and Spike living here?” Twilight put down her clipboard.

“Well Pinkie Pie has a party here-“ I put a hoof on her muzzle to quiet her.

“No need to explain more I understand the logical situation with Pinkie Pie.” Twilight levitated her clipboard again and continued to write down her notes.

3 hours later…

It was 10pm and Twilight and I were getting very tired. I yawn and then she yawns. A very contagious thing. “Twilight I think it’s time for us to go to bed. I can barely stand up without stumbling around.” I arrange the beanbags around so I can sleep and Twilight stops me.

“What are you doing Sunset?”

“I’m trying to arrange the beanbags into a bed so I can sleep.” Twilight put her hoof on me and motioned me to follow. I didn’t protest and followed her.

“Well Sunset, I was hoping if you want to that is. If you can sleep with me in my bed.”

I followed her inside her room and her bed was very large enough to fit about 6 ponies. She has a worried look on her face as if I was going to deny her request. I actually wanted to and her just offering it is like an open invite. “Yes.” Is all I say. She looks at me confusingly. “Yes, I will sleep with you again I don’t find one problem with it.” She slips into the covers to the bed as I do the same. We were far apart but she advanced forward and cuddled next to me. I blush madly. I’m a few inches taller than her and I can see her muzzle on my neck. I just want to get on top of her and… No Sunset Shimmer you’re think way to far you haven’t even ask her out yet. Wait till Hearts and Hooves Day. 3 days is not as long as the week has been. I didn’t notice her still awake and I kiss her forehead.

She looks up at me with bright blush as I look at her the same way. We continue to look into each other’s eyes. We inch closer and closer until we were just centimeters apart. Just when I was about to steal the deal Spike bursts through her door. “Hey Twilight I was wondering when…. I’ll ask tomorrow enjoy your night.” He walks away but you can still hear him screaming at the top of his lungs as if he were mentally scared. Twilight shifted a little more closely and fell asleep.

I continue to stroke her mane as she slept which brung a warm smile on both me and her. I look to the moon and see it rise slowly. But something came from the moon that appeared from the dark shadows of the night sky. It was Princess Luna. I whisper to avoid waking Twilight. “Hey Aunt Luna, what brings you here.” Examined us in the bed then dismissed whatever thought she had.

“Nothing too special Celestia and I wanted to see the progress you’ve made with Twilight so far.”

“It’s been really enjoyable Aunt Luna, and you were right she does love me. Maybe Hearts and Hooves Day won’t be that bad.” Luna began to fly back to the moonlit sky.

“Sunset Shimmer as I can’t force you two to be together I have high hopes for you and her and also hope that it works out if you need more assistance you know where to find me and my sister.” I nod and she disappears. I lay my head back and drift off into a nice peaceful slumber with the girl of my dreams in my hooves.

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The night sky was brighter as the moon shines on the two lovers in a peaceful slumber. For Hearts and Hooves Day arriving in just a mere 3 days the tension between the two mares increases.

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