Who's Ready for Trouble?
Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Trothed
Previous Chapter Next ChapterTwilight Sparkle curled into the couch, all soaking wet from the harsh downpour. She shivered as the cold breeze from earlier's activities still lingered in her system. Riding a bike on high speed while rushing into the thunderstorm was a perfect combination for a cold, a fever, and maybe hypothermia.
"Let's get you dried up." Sunset said. She walked over to the girl and draped a dry towel over her shoulders.
"You're freezing. Want me to give you something to drink?"
Twilight looked up to the girl. She was soaked as well. Quite astonished at how she managed to look completely flawless despite the fact that they had just drove into a literal hurricane. Though her hair was a little disheveled from the wind, she was beautiful as ever.
"Twilight?"
Twilight blinked. "Oh. Ughm... yes, please."
Sunset smiled. "I got you covered. Just try to stay warm for now."
Twilight watched as Sunset left for the kitchen. She pulled the towel closer to herself as she miserably tried to get as much heat in her system as possible. If only Twilight had known beforehand about the day's weather status, she would have brought her umbrella and caught a cab home. Sure, Sunset's bike was faster but she was lying if she said she felt safe for even the slightest while riding that monster. But because of Sunset and her irresistible charm, Twilight could never reject a free ride home.
After a few minutes, Sunset came back with a mug of hot chocolate in hand. She handed it to Twilight before giving her a peck on the nose.
"Look at you." Sunset teased. "You look terrible."
"Well, I could blame you and your knack for getting a speeding ticket" Twilight pouted, tenderly holding the mug close to herself. The heat forming a cloud into her lenses.
Sunset poked Twilight on the forehead. "You know I never get a speeding ticket. I'm a law-abiding citizen. And besides, the only thing you can blame here is this thunderstorm." Sunset sat beside Twilight and rested her head against her shoulder.
Twilight blew into her hot drink before taking a cautious sip.
"Careful, Twi. It's hot." Sunset said.
"Okay, mom."
They stayed on each other's side. Feeling the warmth of the other amidst the storm. It wasn't long before Twilight stopped shivering and her blush starting to return to her face. Sunset smiled and shifted closer to the other girl. Twilight looked over her, her brows furrowed into a bothered look.
"Sunset?"
Sunset looked up and met her eyes. Twilight leaned the mug closer to her.
"You need some of it too."
Sunset gave a polite smile. "Silly, you're the one who looks like a wet puppy between the two of us. You need it more than I do."
Twilight pouted again. Her eyes pleading as they bore into Sunset's. Sunset merely gave her a teasing smirk and wrapped her arm around Twilight, pulling her closer into an unexpected embrace. Twilight's cheek grew pink, tenderly pulling the mug closer to her face. She shrank when she saw the look Sunset gave her.
"You need it more than I do." Sunset repeated in a low husky whisper. Twilight could swear her face was on fire.
"B-but–"
"Shhh."
Twilight's chest fluttered. Her mug was so close into her face that a thick fog had covered her entire lens. But she needed it to cover herself from Sunset's piercing gaze.
"Ehhhh stop looking at me like that!" Twilight whined as she averted those two beautiful cyan eyes.
Sunset let out a cackle. "Sorry. I just like seeing you all flustered."
"You're such a sadist." Twilight muttered. Sunset pinched her by the ear.
"If me being adorable makes me a sadist, would I be arrested for doing this?"
Twilight hesitantly looked back. She almost yelped when she saw Sunset give her a casual wink. She froze then turned her back to Sunset as she tried to silence her screams.
"You're impossible." Twilight murmured.
Sunset's arms crept around Twilight's body and embraced her once more. Her head resting on the nerd's shoulder. Twilight could feel the cold diminish and there was nothing but warmth radiating between the two of them.
"It's quite amusing to see you react the same since we started dating." Sunset said nuzzling playfully against the towel.
"It's only been a month, Sunset. This relationship thing... I'm still getting used to it. Unlike me, you've had your experiences with romance." Twilight stated.
"What can I say? I am an expert."
"Oh, you don't need to flaunt your capabilities, Miss Shimmer."
"You're tempting me, Twily." Sunset sang into her ear.
"Sunset!" Twilight jumped off the couch, almost spilling the hot chocolate from the mug.
Sunset let out a loud laugh. While Twilight shot her a look of accusation, her cheeks were vibrant with the shades of pink.
"Y-you know, Shining is going to murder you if you..."
"Goodness, Twi. I was only kidding." Sunset said, raising her in the air.
"I-I thought that y-you would–"
"Twilight, I would NEVER do anything to piss off your brother." Sunset walked to the purple burrito, impossibly flustered than before. She looked at her with an amused look. Then she chuckled and flicked her on the forehead.
"I'm sorry for freaking you out like that. You're adorable. I can't help it." Sunset said with a gentle grin. "And I know you don't like being teased in public."
Twilight's pout turned into small smile. "To be fair, we can't really spend time with each other that much since we're both busy in school."
"Hey, we do spend time."
"No, I meant us. Alone." Twilight cleared.
Sunset's face lit up in clarity. "Oh. Fair enough. If you don't get a cold after tonight, then you'll be thanking the rain later."
Twilight eyed her in confusion. "What do you mean?"
Again, that cheeky grin slowly crept back to Sunset's lips as she walked closer to Twilight and grabbed her by the waist. Pulling her closer to feel her warmth and meet her sparkling cyan eyes.
"I have a feeling that the rain won't be stopping anytime soon. So you're stuck here with me." Sunset said. "What do you say, Twily? Sleepover?"
A small chuckle giggle escaped Twilight's throat. "Well, it's not like I have a choice anyways. But I need to contact my parents first. I wouldn't want them to think that I'm stranded or something."
"Technically, you are stranded. In my house." Sunset kissed Twilight on her forehead. "Now go make that call. I'll prepare you a hot shower so you can get cleaned up. Sounds alright?"
Twilight nodded. "Yes. Thank you, Sunset."
"No problem, Twily. Oh and tell your mom I said hi!" Sunset said before retreating into the bathroom
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Twilight was a greeted by pair of shorts and a bright blue oversized shirt that sat neatly on Sunset's bed. She smiled to herself as she closed the door behind her. Sunset's bedroom has changed through the years. And after saving up a fair amount of cash she received from her past jobs, she finally got herself a decent pad. One that matched her personality and style perfectly. Twilight has always admired the girl ever since she transferred into Canterlot. Sunset came across as strong and quite intimidating. Not to mention, hot-tempered to say the least. But for some reason, and it could possibly be some kind of otherworldly enchantment of some sorts, Twilight fell for her.
The young scientist was the reserved and proper one. She lived by the rules and colored within the lines. Twilight preferred maintaining order within her life, and she had been methodical in her ways of decision making. Crafty and careful, yet dangerously curious all the same. And then Sunset Shimmer came, the girl with the leather fixation. The one with the questionable love for dangerous speeds. Multitalented, and almost as equally intelligent as Twilight herself. Maybe it was the warm smile that Sunset made every time she sees her. Or maybe it could be those beautiful cyan eyes that made Twilight ridiculously upset, wondering how can one's facial feature could even be so worthy of the universe's praise. Twilight couldn't really make the right assessment whenever Sunset came to mind. And that made her even more upset. Sunset was unhinged, fearless, but a caring person nonetheless. A beautiful anarchy dressed in intimidating leather with eyes that could melt the young scientist's heart. And she saved her from her darkest times.
It wasn't until the final year of high school that Twilight had mustered up the courage to confess her undying admiration for the girl. Everyone saw it coming, especially Rainbow Dash. The female jock would always tease Twilight with Sunset through the years. Encouraging her in any way possible. One could only imagine the pride Rainbow bared the day when her friend had finally bit the bullet and pursued Sunset Shimmer. It was the happiest that Twilight had been when her biggest girl crush accepted her sentiments and returned them with equal weight.
And then, they have been together for a month. Twilight did not expect Sunset to pursue her in the most serious manner. She still couldn't forget how her new girlfriend had the seething confidence to personally ask for Twilight Velvet and Night Light's permission. And even went face to face with Shining Armor, whom did not really take her lightly than Twilight's parents did. Still, Sunset was persistent, and Twilight could only tell that she was falling more and more for the girl of her dreams.
So far, everything had been good between the two. And everyone supported their relationship. She could only ask: what could possibly go wrong?
As Twilight slipped into the blue shirt, the door opened. Startling her as she came face to face with Sunset. All wet with nothing but her towel wrapped around her bare body. Twilight squealed in surprise and covered her underwear with the hem of the shirt.
"Oh my gosh I am so sorry!" Sunset said, averting her eyes.
Twilight quickly slipped into the shorts. "No, wait!" She called. "I'm done now. Y-you can have the room and I'll just wait outside."
"You sure?" Sunset asked.
"Mhmm." Twilight nodded before heading for the door.
Twilight touched her burning cheeks. What was with her today? To be fair, she and Sunset had only been together for a month and had not really bonded a lot outside the friend circle. Everything was still new to her. The occasional physical contacts, the surprise kisses, and the intimacy was just too much. Sure, they had slumber parties throughout their friendship, but that included everyone else. It was only her and Sunset at the moment. For some reason, she's quite agitated.
"Okay, Twilight. You can come in now." Sunset called from the other side of the door.
Twilight took a deep breath, before slowly entering Sunset's bedroom. She was wearing a bright pink tank top and a pair of orange shorts. Her hair was still wet, and was finger combed to one side, covering half of her face.
"Are you alright?" Sunset asked, noticing the timidness of the purple eyed girl.
"I told you. I'm still new to this." Twilight shrugged.
"Twily, it's just sleepover. You don't have to worry about anything. Trust me, okay?" Sunset walked over to her and gave her shoulders a light squeeze.
Twilight pursed her lips. "I guess I'm just... overreacting." She let out a forced chuckle.
"You'll get the hang of this relationship thing, don't worry. I'm still your best friend." Sunset smiled at her as she gave a small kiss on the forehead.
Twilight giggled. "Do best friends kiss?"
"Sometimes. Do best friends serenade each other?"
"I don't think so."
Sunset laughed softly. "Come here."
Sunset pulled Twilight to the bed and both of them sat down. An acoustic guitar rested itself near the night stand. In fact, there were three instruments being displayed in Sunset's bedroom. One was an acoustic guitar, the other was an electric guitar which she used whenever she played with the Rainbooms, and lastly, another electric guitar that had a lightning emblem on it. Twilight assumed it was a gift from Flash when he and Sunset was still an item at Canterlot High.
"Did Flash give you that?" Twilight asked, as soon as Sunset grabbed the acoustic guitar. "That blue guitar, I mean."
Sunset gave the said guitar a side glance before turning back to the one on her lap. "Yeah, we used to jam together back then. He pretty much taught me everything I know."
Twilight wasn't oblivious to the old Flash and Sunset backstory. Everyone knew that the two were now nothing more than tight friends. Twilight tolerated the guy to some extent but never had the interest to deepen their friendship. Though, she still respected him as a friend to Sunset Shimmer.
"I can let you borrow it if you like. I'll give you free guitar lessons at your house, assuming your folks wouldn't mind a little racket." Sunset said, slightly adjusting the pegs and gave the strings a pluck for sound checking.
"Oh, my parents are not really a fan of loud noises. But maybe if we can play a little quieter, they would probably give us a chance." Twilight responded with optimism. She watched intently as Sunset conditioned her guitar.
"Or maybe you can have this instead." Sunset tapped the acoustic guitar's body. "It's the most 'quiet' out of all the limited selections I have."
"Sounds perfect, thank you." Twilight scooted closer to the other girl.
"Alright. We're set." Sunset said with a grin, adjusting herself to face Twilight. She gave the guitar a strong pluck and the sound of the strings vibrated into melodic tunes, accompanying the harsh pounding of the rain.
Sunset looked at Twilight with excitement. "Want me to teach you now?"
Twilight politely declined, shaking her head with a thin smile. "Please, just let me watch you play first." She said gently, a sparkle in her eyes.
Sunset smiled back. "If you wish it."
Sunset started strumming the guitar, and it was as if the rest of the world didn't exist for a while. A heartfelt song was played by Sunset's precise plucking of the strings. She owned every note, every chord as she had her eyes closed. Letting the music fill her entire being, all while she poured her heart out once she started singing. It was a hum at first, but eventually she voiced out the words that resonated with her deeply.
"Like a phoenix burning bright in the sky..."
Sunset sang gently like a lullaby. Her eyes shut close as her hands worked their way to produce the right tunes and hit the desired notes. Playing the chords that she was always familiar with.
"I'll show there's another side to me you can't deny..."
Sunset revealed her bright cyan eyes to the world. Her world; Twilight Sparkle stared right into them, full of unbridled appreciation. Sunset's voice may not be loud, but Twilight could feel the power just by the way her voice rasped at certain grits.
"I may not know what the future holds, but hear me when I say..."
A genuine smile formed on Sunset's lips while she sang the lyrics.
"That my past does not define me, 'cause my past is not today..."
Sunset let the last note linger until it vanished to the sound of the rain.
A huge smile formed on Twilight's face. "Wow." She said breathless.
"You like it?" Sunset asked, resting her head at the guitar's waist.
Twilight had seen Sunset played the electric guitar many times. She had heard her sing everytime the band practiced. But what she had just witnessed was... special. It was Sunset Shimmer and her glory in its raw form. Nothing but passion within her.
"I love it. I really love it!" Twilight slightly bounced in her position. She was like a child, Sunset thought. "I've seen you play with the Rainbooms but I have never seen you play solo before. And that song... it's wonderful."
"Thanks." Sunset gave her toothy smile. She placed the guitar back to the rack.
"Did you write that? Sunset, I didn't know you can write a song, let alone COMPOSE one."
Sunset gave a humble shrug. "It's just a matter of tuning your skills. After all, you will get to pick up a few things when you play a lot often."
"How come you've never shared that song before?"
Sunset looked down, trying to resist a cheeky smile from forming but failed miserably. She looked up again to Twilight, her cheeks quite pink.
"I wanted you to be the first to hear it."
Twilight's cheeks flushed. "Really? Thank you, Sunset."
"No. Thank you, Twilight. I mean it."
The two were accompanied by a comforting silence. They sat there on the bed, facing each other with flustered looks on their faces, and with Twilight being the literal tomato. She would glance somewhere else, fidget with her fingers, play with her hair, adjust her glasses, in the end, she would always look back at those prized cyan eyes. Sunset never looked the other way, though. She just watched her intently. Something was burning inside her; her pride that could break the 'ego meter' if met with Rainbow's undying self-esteem. Sunset couldn't help but smile and blush. She was... happy. Contented.
"I'm so lucky I met you." The words came out of Sunset's mouth before she could even assess them. But heck, there was no reason for some silly vocabulary evaluation. She was going to say what she wanted to say.
"It could just be your dorky demeanor, but I'd be lying if I say I never adored everything about it."
Twilight didn't know how to react. She sat there, her face the shade of the brightest pink.
"You are not the most perfect person. In fact, you are among the ones considered as imperfect. And that is a good thing. You have your insecurities, your flaws, your mistakes, but without you having them, what way could there be in order for you to become this wonderful person in front of me?"
Twilight couldn't help it. Tears formed in her eyes and she quickly tried to blink them away.
"The past does not define you. It chewed you up and spit you out. You went through such conditions. But the payoff is worth it. You learned to overcome the darkest part of yourself by discovering that you are not alone, and that we are always here for you. I'm always here for you. And I am proud of you."
Twilight let the flood gates open. She laughed as her tears mercilessly ran down her cheeks, then wiped them hastily with the hem of her shirt. Sunset reached for the girl's face, resting her palm on her cheek.
"I'm lucky not just because we have the same experiences, but because of how strong and brave you are given the circumstance. Twilight, I'm more than lucky. I am blessed. And if I get to spend the rest of my life with someone as strong and intelligent as you, then that would be the best gift the universe can ever give to me."
Twilight leaned into Sunset's palm as she held onto them, rocking gently as she let her tears soak her face. Sunset's song had revealed the most naked part of herself, and witnessing it alone was indescribable. And the best bit was both of them could identify with it in ways that others could never understand. They both had ugly scars. They both made the wrong choices, and finding each other was the closest thing to discovering home.
"Does this mean we're practically soulmates?" Twilight managed to let out as a soft chuckle. Wiping the tears off her face.
Sunset laughed and pulled Twilight into a tight embrace. "What do you think?" She whispered into her ear, all while caressing the girl's silky purple hair.
Sunset felt the girl nod. "It feels like it." Twilight mumbled happily. "I know it's just been a month. But you're the best thing that's happened to me, Sunset."
"If you think about it, we have been friends for a few years." Sunset nuzzled into the crook of Twilight's neck. "But it doesn't matter. I'm yours. And you are mine."
They stayed that way for a long while. Heating the cold night with each other's warmth. Both of them didn't want to let go, for they knew deep inside that they found home within the other. Sunset thought nothing could ever make up with her longing for her old home, that until Twilight came into her life. And she wanted nothing else and nothing more than to be by her side.
"Sunset?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you think we could be... you know, together until we grow old?"
"Sure. Why not? We could get married if you want."
"Sunset, we're just graduating high school."
"It'll happen eventually."
Twilight couldn't resist a giggle. "It's funny. I never thought about marrying another girl before."
"Let me guess, you pictured yourself with a groom? Typical." Sunset joked.
"Hey, that was before I realized I was bisexual."
"I'm really that charming, am I?"
Twilight rolled her eyes. "You've been spending too much time with Rainbow."
"What? I mean what could possibly be the reason you became all gay?"
Twilight was speechless.
"Just admit it."
Twilight pulled back a little bit to meet Sunset's eyes. "Miss Shimmer, how can you be so exceedingly confident?"
"I took my time in retrieving my battered pride, Miss Sparkle. Besides, who am I to shy away from my beloved?" Sunset leaned closer to Twilight's face, their noses brushing against each other.
"Oh gosh..." Twilight gasped. Sunset smirked at the reaction. Their collective breaths warmed their faces, creating a familiar fog on Twilight's lenses.
"With that being said, do you still want to marry?"
The way Sunset whispered the question made Twilight's heart drum like a reckless monkey in a cage. She swallowed and looked away shyly.
"I believe I just confirmed that we are soulmates." Twilight whispered under her breath, a small hopeful smile present on her lips. "But I also believe that that's a question a successful college-graduate Sunset Shimmer should ask."
"Is that a challenge?" Sunset grinned, pulling back the strands of hair off of Twilight's face, tucking them behind her ear.
"Only if you're up to the task." Twilight countered, stroking the bridge of Sunset's nose.
"You do know that I never back down for anyone, right? Just watch me. I'll get that college degree and I'll show Shining that I am not a potential criminal. Because seriously, that was both a stretch and an insult."
"You never let my brother intimidate you." Twilight chuckled. "And that's what I like about you."
Sunset raised a teasing eyebrow. "Like? You just 'like' me?"
"Alright, I love you." Twilight rolled her eyes, before giving Sunset a peck on the nose.
"Is that all?" Sunset said, a betrayed expression on her face.
"Oh, what do you want?" Twilight pouted.
Sunset puckered her lips in the most childish manner. "Say it like you mean it. Say, 'I love you Sunset Shimmer, and you are the most badass girlfriend I could ever have.'"
Twilight gaped at her. The look on her face was an unamused frown and a playful display of ridicule. "Again, where did that exceeding confidence come from?"
"It's in my DNA. Now say it." Sunset said, shimmying her shoulders.
"As your loving and caring partner, it is in my responsibility to prevent your ego from rocketing beyond the stratosphere." Twilight said firmly in her usual methodical self. "But in order to fulfill your basic needs, I shall say that you are, in fact, the most stunning specimen I could ever retain. Therefore I express my greatest gratitude by stating that I, Twilight Sparkle, have deep regards towards you, Sunset Shimmer."
It was Sunset's turn to gape. Eventually her expression shifted into a look of admiration with that cheeky smile making a return on her lips. Without warning, she grabbed Twilight by the face and press her lips against hers. Twilight let out a surprised moan, before finally succumbing to Sunset's hold.
Sunset let go, but still filling the space between them. "I'm sorry. I couldn't help it." She whispered breathless. She let her forehead touch against Twilight as they held on tighter onto each other.
Twilight shook her head, an idiotic smile forming on her lips. "Please don't apologize. Like you said, I'll get used to it. Promise."
Sunset cupped Twilight's chin and pulled her closer again. "I highly doubt it. But I'll give you a chance." She whispered before kissing her again. Twilight would giggle between the small kisses, which annoyed Sunset a little. Sunset pulled her closer and tried deepen their kiss, her weight pushing Twilight and she yelped as both of them were sent falling into the mattress.
For a girl with a fearsome image, Sunset was the most gentle she could be being at the top of Twilight. She did not ravage Twilight's lips, but merely gave them a light caress with her own. She would tilt her head, allowing her more space to kiss the girl with tender touches. The glasses bugged her a bit but she managed to do her task in a flawless execution. Sunset ran her fingers through Twilight's purple hair, combing them until they were in a ruffled state. While Twilight would let out soft giggles and moans at the contact. She would try to kiss Sunset back, but there was no denying that Sunset dominated everything. The butterflies in Twilight's stomach were in a frenzy, and a foreign feeling came to welcome itself in her system. She didn't know what to do. Instinctively, Twilight wrapped her legs around Sunset's waist, locking themselves in the hold.
Sunset finally pulled back and they both gasped for air. She eyed Twilight with fire in her eyes.
"That was... interesting." Twilight said with a stupid smile. She had kissed Sunset Shimmer on the lips before, but nothing more than a harmless peck. Making out with her, even at the tamest level, was different. In a delightful way, of course.
"Not too shabby yourself, Twily." Sunset chuckled on top of her, her breath against Twilight's neck made her flinch a bit. Sunset smirked, while Twilight's cheeks went pink again.
"T-thank you..."
"Like, really. We should do that often." Sunset grinned in mischief. Twilight playfully smacked her arm.
"Kidding! I was just kidding."
Twilight laughed. "Don't flaunt your capabilities, geez."
"Oh, come on. It's not like I have someone else to flaunt them with."
Sunset laid her head on the crook of Twilight's neck and nuzzled comfortably. She reached for Twilight's hand and held on it tightly. Twilight buried her fingers into Sunset's hair, combing and playing with her red and gold tufts. It would be a very bad lie if mentioned that neither of them hadn't pictured themselves being in each other's arms before. Most importantly, on top of the other's bed. Hand in hand, skin to skin. Two intellectuals, who were conditioned by their warped decisions and the consequences that came with it, then later learning to rise from the ashes to be reformed into the gems they were destined to become, were indeed made for each other as the universe would dictate it. At least, how the two of them preferred it to be. For all eternity.
And just like Sunset had predicted, Twilight thanked the rain.
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Sunset woke up to a terrible headache, a parched throat and a distinct soreness between her thighs and her back. Any recollection from last night was nothing more than a haze. Damn, I'm fucking hammered. She groaned as the headache hit her like a freight train. She tried sitting up, but a certain weight prevented her. After adjusting her blurry vision, she came to realize that she wasn't alone in her bed. Three naked women she didn't know, wrapped themselves around her body in a chaotic scenery. She also realized that she was naked as well.
She laid back down and groaned. "Ughh... what the hell did I drink last night?"
Sunset concentrated hard on retrieving the memory, but all she got was the familiar taste of alcohol on her tongue, the smell of cigarettes and the painful sensation at her inner thighs. She looked around and saw the little demon on top of the naked woman beside her. Resting peacefully on her bare chest. His purrs were loud and his mouth wide open, saliva oozing down into the woman's skin.
Sunset wanted to smack him awake, but her arms were trapped in the women's collective embrace. She blew an air of exaspiration before wriggling herself out of their arms, not caring if she would wake them up.
And fortunately, she didn't. They were in deep sleep. Sunset wondered what kind of drink she shoved down their throats last night. Then she decided to not care. She got her attention back to Flamepuff and flicked his ear.
"It is thee who summoned I!" Flamepuff shot up startled, his large crimson eyes came to view. "Oh, good morning to you, bacon strip."
"The fuck are you doing?" Sunset gestured at Flamepuff and his position he was in. Flamepuff merely looked down and shrugged.
"She has soft tits. Can you blame me?"
"Whatever." Sunset groaned, rubbing her nape as she stretched her neck. "Anyways, what did I do last night?"
"Oh, you know. You partied hard, you took shots of vodka and got crazy drunk, then you brought home three girls and had a wild orgy party." Flamepuff pointed towards her back, filled with bloody nail scratches.
Sunset squinted her eyes at him, unconvinced at how minimal the details he gave. "Oh yeah? I think I did more than just that."
Flamepuff bared his sharp teeth. "Did you mean that one guy you murdered while the other you mauled to the edge of his life?"
Everything clicked and Sunset nodded in clarity. "Of course." She said, her voice flat.
"Now, THAT was fun." Flamepuff jumped into Sunset's lap. "Like I said, fear not for I am with you."
"I am such in big trouble."
"Be not disheartened, for Azazel will guide you through the wilderness." Flamepuff hovered towards Sunset's face and stared into her eyes with malicious intent. "Anyone who dares to cross with you, will be..." He morphed his hand into a menacing blade and gently traced Sunset's jugular with it. Sunset blinked, unfazed.
"And all the pleasures of the flesh awaits you as your reward." Flamepuff spread his arms out and hovered backwards, gesturing to the naked women sleeping soundly on Sunset's bed.
Pleasures of the flesh. How promising. How predictable.
Flamepuff's ears twitched. A knock came at the door.
Both of them perked up. And Sunset bolted off the bed and tried slipping into her black laced underwear. She picked up her white shirt off the floor and quickly slipped into them, unevenly buttoning it closed.
Another knock came.
"Alright, I'm coming!" Sunset didn't even bother doing her hair, which was an absolute mess.
She got to the door, opened it just enough to poke her head out.
"What the hell do you want?"
Sunset's furrowed brows relaxed as she saw a glimpse of a familiar face. A tall youthful man in his early twenties stood patiently at the door. His eyes the shade of blue that promised security and loyalty. His hair spiked like blue blazes.
"Sunset."
"Flash Sentry. I'll be damned."
Next Chapter: Chapter 6: Immolation Estimated time remaining: 9 Hours, 20 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
*plays "I Heard Goodbye" by Dan + Shay*
Also, Flash is here to join the party. Flamepuff ensures that.