Sunset was a bit puzzled. Gold was being a bit clingy today. More so than he had been on their previous dates. "Hey Gold? Are you alright? You're holding me pretty tight."
Gold sighed. "I guess there's no use hiding it. But why don't you use your new powers to see what's going on." Sunset placed her hand on Gold, and her geode necklace glowed as she used her telepathic empathy. Sunset saw Gold's past, and how everypony had refused him shelter simply because he was different. Then she saw his journey to the human world, and his trial in Paradox's lair. She saw Gold literally sinking in despair, but he managed to snap out of it. However, she also saw Gold shivering from the painful memories. He was all alone. Sunset was shocked! "That bad, huh?"
"Gold...why didn't you tell me? Why didn't you tell Pegasus? Why didn't you tell any of us?!"
"Does it really matter?", Gold asked with a frown. "I have you, a loving adopted father, and all the friends I could ever want."
"That's not the point! Gold, if you were feeling so lonely you should've told us! You're not alone anymore! That means you don't need to handle things on your own!"
"You don't understand..."
"Then explain!"
"BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE EVERYONE'S BURDEN!", Gold yelled! "Don't you get it?! If everyone else spends their time trying to lift my spirits, to make me feel better, it'll just weigh everyone down! How can anyone rise to the occasion if I'm weighing them down?! That's why I've kept this to myself. If I can just learn to move on by myself, I'll come out stronger..." Sunset slapped Gold!
"Are you crazy?! Gold, dealing with this alone isn't going to make you stronger! It's just proving how scared you really are!" Sunset then frowned. "How lonely you really are..." Sunset then took Gold's hand. "Every bad guy we've fought, we've faced together! Don't you understand?! If you keep your problems to yourself, you'll never truly rise yourself. We're all here for you Gold. I'm here..." Sunset pulled Gold into a tight hug. "And nothing in this world's going to take me from your side. You helped me stand again. Let me help you." Gold was speechless, and tears fell down his face as he returned the hug. "Let the sun set on that chapter of your life."
"Th-Thank you..." Gold sobbed as he held Sunset tight. Sunset smiled as she continued to hold onto Gold. "I'm so stupid! I don't deserve my dad! I don't deserve my friends! I don't deserve you..." Sunset then cupped Gold's head in her hands.
"No. You do. More than you'll ever know. You've been there for me even when everyone saw fit to hate me. When I was all alone. Now it's my turn to return the favor. Let me be there for you.", Sunset said with a loving smile. Gold managed a smile despite his teary eyes, and brought his face closer to Sunset's. The two shared a kiss. "Besides. I can't have you moping about on the beach trip. I'm sure the sight of my swimsuit oughta brighten up your day." Sunset winked, and Gold blushed!
"But you look most beautiful during the sunset.", Gold replied. "Come on. We'd better get to the movies soon." The sun shone brightly. "It's a beautiful day. And I'd hate to spend it sad."