Book three of "Who We Become."
Sunset's life is far from glamorous, but when she learns that Fluttershy has it even worse, Sunset can't help but take it upon herself to solve her friend's problems and give her a safe place to live.
For Fluttershy, t...
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"And you simply would not believe the restaurant we went out to! It was simply divine!"
"Good. You deserve to have a nice time on your birthday."
Rarity sighed, and Fluttershy knew what was coming. "It was nice, but I do so wish you all could've been there. I miss our back to back birthday celebrations."
"I do too," Fluttershy said with a frown. It had been hard to see Rarity leave so soon after graduation, even if they did still keep in touch. "But the important thing is that you had a good time."
"Oh no, I won't be dissuaded that easily! You're going to listen to me gush about you and how much I miss you, and that's final! How else would you know?"
Fluttershy giggled. "I think I have a pretty good idea."
True to her word, Rarity wasn't dissuaded. "Did you know I have no one to talk to at the spa anymore?"
"Uhm, we talked for three hours last time you were at the spa."
"Yes, but it's not the same when you're not there with me!"
"I don't think I've even been to the spa since you left."
"What!?" From her tone, Fluttershy might as well have told her that she'd been involved in some sort of tragic accident. "Oh you poor thing!"
Fluttershy couldn't help but smile at her friend's hysterics. "It wouldn't be the same by myself."
"No no, I will not hear any excuses. My absence is no reason to neglect pampering yourself. I'm sure Sunset would enjoy the occasional spa trip."
"Well, maybe..." It might be nice to go to the spa with Sunset, and there was no denying that she could use the chance to relax a little more. "She's usually busy, though. And, uhm... we don't have a lot of money."
"Oh, I'm sure I could take care of that little issue."
"Oh! No, I didn't mean anything like that!"
Rarity giggled. "I know, darling, but I do still owe you for your birthday, after all."
Even though Rarity wouldn't see it through the phone, Fluttershy shook her head. "I don't need anything. And... I wasn't able to get you a gift this year..."
"I'm not worried about that in the slightest, I know times are tough right now. Which is exactly why you should take me up on this offer! Really, I'm doing quite well for myself these days, the least I can do is treat my friends from time to time."
Truthfully, going to the spa was something Fluttershy had always liked doing with Rarity specifically, a unique part of their friendship, but she could see a losing battle. "I suppose I can talk to Sunset about it."
"Good, and do make her agree."
Fluttershy laughed. "I'll try."
"Speaking of Sunset, how are things – oh, hold on a moment."
