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// 20:30-21:00 "Watching From the Back" 
// Story: Ponies All Day-Writing Challenge 
// by ThunderTempest 
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Rarity watched from the back row of the fashion show, as Fluttershy whimpered and creeped out onto the runway. The poor dear was positively terrified, anypony could see that, and yet with a single nod from Photo Finish, her lackeys began stomping and nodding in approval, and the rest of the crowd quickly joined in. Rarity had to admit, seeing Fluttershy like this...one of her best friends that she herself had pushed into the spotlight unwillingly, It hurt. But yet, Rarity did not move from her spot near the back, did not speak up, and when Fluttershy wasn’t looking, slipped out the door.

Rarity looked on in envy as Fluttershy’s image became plastered over magazines, raving about Photo Finish’s latest discovery. That should have been her. But no, she mustn’t be jealous. She would get her turn in the spotlight, sooner or later. Why couldn’t the paparazzi follow her? At least then some of the pressure would be taken off poor Fluttershy. 

Rarity and Fluttershy relaxed in the spa after the entire fiasco had been dealt with.

“I’m terribly sorry about pushing you into the spotlight like that, Fluttershy. I just wanted so badly to be known, even if peripherally. But perhaps a more measured approach this time.”

“Oh, it’s ok. I forgive you, Rarity.”

“Yes, dear, I know you do. I just hope I can forgive myself for hurting you like that. Oh, it will eat away at me for the rest of my days.”