A Dazzling Trio

Chapter XV: The Third Wheel

Chapter XV: The Third Wheel

My body moves against my will, holding me hostage in my own mind. My legs move towards Sunset, walking as confidently as ever. I try my best to hold my body in place, but it doesn't work at all. I just keep moving despite my best intentions. Sunset's eyes widen, seeing me walk towards her.

"Hey, Alligator~ Did you find anything you'd like to buy here?" she asks me in the same gentle voice as always. Despite the fact that she asked me a question, my mouth doesn't move at all. Instead, my hand moves to the side of her face, making my heart race quickly. Please don't hurt her...

She pulls Sunset's face closer to mine, planting my lips against hers in a passionate embrace. Everything about her movements projects a sense of confidence and gives me an aura of cockiness. Why is she... kissing MY fiancée?

"Other than you? Nothing," she whispers in a sultry voice, kissing her again. Her hand slides around Sunset's waist, holding her close to my body. I can't fathom why I'm being forced to watch this... "You were in there for quite a while, Sunny. Why did you keep me waiting?" she asks, using my nickname for her in the sentence prior... Sunset's face looks really embarrassed with all this attention centered on her. If I was the one giving it to her, I would enjoy her blushes, but right now? I can't help but feel a pit of fire open inside of me...

"Oh? Did I really keep you waiting that long?" Sunset innocently asks me just as my body drags the back of my hand down her cheek. My finger twirls a strand of her hair seductively, keeping my eyes on hers.

"Every second apart from you is unbearable," she whispers in a very low tone, kissing Sunset again to bite her lip. I... Did she just... Why am I being forced to watch every second of this? The pit of anger and hatred inside me isn't exactly a new feeling, but... god, she makes me want to... kill.

"W-what is with all this attention, Adagio?" Sunset asks me in a flustered voice, pushing me off of her. Sunset's palm presses against my chest, her eyes looking into my own carefully. Concern is written on her face, making me feel slightly better that she realizes something is off. I give her a lot of attention just like this when we're alone, but in public...?

"Do you not like it, Shimmer?" she whispers with a chuckle, making Sunset blush even more. She barely has the chance to shake her head before she's given another kiss, my arm dipping her slightly. Despite her previous reservations, Sunset seems to give into the kiss fully. Finally, my body lets go of her, pulling away with a smirk. "Could you possibly get us a couple of drinks, love? I would enjoy something for the road," she whispers in the same low voice, forcing my own hand to cup her cheek. Sunset looks as surprised as ever, gently nodding her head with the brightest blush I have ever seen on her face. Against my consent, my body turns around to face Twilight again just as Sunset moves away from us. "Sparkle. Do you remember when you put my gem together?" she asks my friend, making my heart race once again. Please don't do it, Twi. Don't put it back together again for this... monster.

"U-um, yeah?" Twilight remarks in surprise, clearly still confused about the display of affection that she made Sunset go through.

"I was wondering how difficult that was for you. I know you have your own magic necklace, but how difficult was it for you to press the pieces so close together that it was practically whole again?" She makes my body take another step towards Twilight, my friend seemingly thinking about how to respond to this situation. I can't help but pray that Twilight keeps this conversation brief.

"Honestly? It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. I was expecting a lot more resistance or such, but that kind of force never came. Right until you passed out though... Then the gem forced itself apart. That was the strangest part of that whole ordeal." Twilight looks puzzled, as if she is trying to figure something out. My hand slowly reaches out to her and gives her back the bottle of melatonin.