Tears of Sunlight

Chapter 10: Touchy Subjects

Author's Note

Ugh, I'm sick and decided it was a good idea to move furniture today. I am so sore.

To prove that I will post a chapter for any occasion. Here is chapter 10! Here is my 'Oh my god I'm sick and sore so why not?' chapter.

Sunset and Twilight were awkward in class. It was clear that Twilight never really had friends before and Sunset still felt guilty for what had happened at the games, despite what everyone told her. Lunch was by far the most relaxing part of the day, mostly due to Pinkie's constant barrage of questions and stories that seemed to distract the two girls for the period.

When the day came to an end, Sunset and Twilight left the class room together and headed towards their lockers.

Sunset sighed, "I'm so glad today is done."

"Oh, me too. I never realized starting at a new school could be so nerve-wracking." Twilight replied, "It's also a bit awkward when people think you're your pony counterpart."

Sunset nodded, "On the Brightside, judging by how fast news travels around here, the confusion will be short lived. You'll just have to get used to everyone knowing your name."

Twilight chuckled nervously, "Well at least introductions will be fairly simple."

They laughed as they approached their lockers. Sunset sighed as she grabbed her helmet and looked over at Twilight who was now in a conversation with Fluttershy. She knew that they had only just met which is the main reason for their awkwardness but Sunset really wanted to be a good friend to Twilight. They didn't exactly have a great first impression and it still bugged her that Twilight's transformation was most likely her fault.

Sunset jumped when someone tapped her on the shoulder. She spun around to see Photo Finish, the school's photographer prodigy and writer on the school's blog.

"Sunset!" She said loudly, "I, Photo Finish, on behalf of Canterlot High, would like to put your fears at ease."

Sunset gave her a confused look, "What are you talking about."

"Ah! Yes!" She said, "I, Photo Finish, apologize for your treatment after the formal. We will give the Twilight Sparkle the second chance we should have given you!"

Sunset was stunned. This felt kind of random but she understood the sentiment behind it and smiled.

"Well, thanks for that. I'm sure Twilight will appreciate it." Sunset smiled

Photo Finish nodded, "I go!"

Just like that she was swallowed up by the crowd of students.

Sunset closed her locker and walked over to Fluttershy and Twilight who were waiting for her.

"So I heard no one bothered Twilight." Fluttershy said.

"Nope, not even an odd look." Sunset said, "I'm pretty sure we won't have the same issue with Twilight."

"Issue?" Twilight questioned, "Did something happen?"

"Like I said, I've been where you are." Sunset told her, "The difference is that this time, everyone knows how to deal with the situation a lot better."

Twilight nodded slowly though it wasn't really the answer she was looking for, "What happened to you?" She asked curiously.

Sunset's body stiffened and forced her voice to remain level, "I don't want to talk about it. I have to go. See you tomorrow." She then removed herself from the small group and jogged off towards the parking lot.