When Twilight Sparkle was working on a report, the outside world seemed to just disappear. No sound could distract her unless someone moved an inkwell out of place, of course. So when Rarity came by to visit, Twilight didn't even noticed. She also didn't heard her ask her if she was okay. It wasn't until Rarity placed a hoof on her forehead that she realized she was even in the room.

“You're hot,” Rarity said.

“W-what?”

“You're boiling hot, darling. It must be a fever.”

“Oh right...”

“You need to take rest, honey,” Rarity said.

“I can´t. I promised the Princess I will finish this reports on the Winter Wrap-Up as soon as possible. I can´t be tard...I meant delayed. I can't afford a delay,” Twilight explained, putting on her best smile to convince her friend she was going crazy over her schedule, again.

“You have bags under your eyes, you're sweating and the least I say about your mane the best. You need to rest, twilight Sparkle,” Rarity insisted.

Twilight groaned, knowing she couldn't win this argument.

****

“Now, all safe and comfy,” Rarity said, adjusting the covers over Twilight who was still pouting.  “I'll get you a nice hot soup in just a minute and then I'll leave you to rest.”

“I rather be working,” Twilight said.

“Don't worry about your apers, Twilight. Spike is already sorting through your work and sending it to the Princess.”

“But the charts were not finished. And the reports needed a third proofreading! An-” Twilight's complaints got interrupted by a thermometer that was pushed into her mouth.

“I told you not to worry. Remember that I handle a business of my own. Trust me, finances report can be quite a challenge. You just stay here and rest.”

Rarity left the room, humming a little song. Twilight groaned once more and the thermometer exploded but not precisely because of Twilight´s temperature.

*****

“Rarity busy in the kitchen, checked. Spike not really working on the papers because he is ogling Rarity, check. Fake Twilight doll, check. All set...” Twilight murmured and placed the doll made of a few coats and her old Smarty Pants doll in the bed, taking her place. The doll couldn't actually fool even a fool but Twilight was never the best judge of her manual work so she was actually convinced it could work.

She checked once more that neither Rarity or Spike were paying attention, put a few papers and quills in her saddlebags and then teleported outside the library. She looked behind her and smiled at the closed door but her smile disappeared when she turned over and bumped into another pony. She looked up and found Rarity frowingina t her.

Twilight groaned a third time as Rarity magically pulled her back inside.

*****

“Rarity, you're treating me like a foal,” Twilight complained, while Rarity levitated a spoonful of soup to her mouth.

“Don't be grumpy, dear. Just think of me like a big sister. Now say ahhh!”

“You're just one week older than me...” Twilight murmured through her mouth full.

“Actually, you did mentioned having an older brother once, didn't you?”

“Yes, but Shining armor was never the best of foalsitter. One time our parents were out he tried to cook us, me and Spike, some dinner.”

“I assume that didn't end well...” Rarity ventured.

“Let´s just say there´s a reason why Princess Celestia doesn't allow the Royal Guard in the palace kitchens.”

Rarity giggled and Twilight soon joined her.

*****

“Rarity, you don't need to stay all night by my side.”

“Nonsense darling, that´s the least I can do.”

“...thank you.”

****

Twilight woke up, the morning sun intruding through the window above her bed. She looked at her side and saw Rarity asleep on a chair. A blanket was over her, Spike surely did it. Twilight looked at the serene face of her sleeping friend and smiled.

She did feel a lot better than yesterday. She really was sick and didn't even realized it. She was grateful to have such a good friend that noticed she wasn't well and took care of her. Twilight decided to do something nice for her in return, maybe a gift. A hoofmade weather probably. Yes, Rarity will surely like that. Twilight was confident on her skills after all.

Giggling with that thought, Twilight went back to sleep, knowing that Rarity will stay by her side.