//------------------------------// // PDA // Story: Shimmer-Shammer Dizzle-Dazzle // by Shaud //------------------------------// Adagio knocked loudly on her sister's bedroom door. The harsh banging revealed just how irritated the oldest siren had become in the short time since she woke up. "Aria Blaze!" She nearly screeched, "Get your ass out of bed! School starts in twenty minutes and you are not staying home today!" It had been only a week since there first date, and already Sunset had talked Adagio into going back to school, if only so they could see each other more often. While Adagio had completed high school several times in the past few years, she couldn't deny that 1) she wanted to see Sunset more and 2) it was better than staying at 'home' all day. She had also spoken to Celestia about it, and the woman had promised that so long as they did not cause trouble, they could be enrolled at Canterlot High. Adagio knew Celestia thought she was doing the community some kind of service, keeping them confined, but she had lost the enlargement against it in the end. One of the conditions, however, was that all of the sirens had to attend. Sonata had no problem (besides having to put in a week notice for a schedule change at work), but it was Aria that gave Adagio the real problem. "'M not going! Go'way!" "Nuh-uh! You said you would go, and frankly I don't care! I'm not about to let you shirk of and risk getting us in trouble. Again." Adagio crossed her arms and scowled at the door. When she heard sounds on the other side she smirked. "Hey, you had several thousand years to screw up. Let me have this, at least." Aria sneered at Adagio as she opened the door. Surprisingly, she was already dressed. "...Did you sleep in that? You know what, I don't care. We need to go." Adagio grabbed Aria's vest and pulled her down the hall. Aria protested and tried to push her away, but it was not use. She eventually gave up, and followed like an angry puppy. Sonata stood by the door with a grin on her face. At least one of them was actually happy to go to school. "The sooner we go, the sooner we get this over with." Adagio caught her jacket as Sonata threw it at her and finally released Aria. "Now come on." "School is the worst." Aria grumbled, but she didn't outright try and stop from going. She knew that they had to be in school to keep the police from questioning them, but that didn't mean she had to like it. Or show up most of the time. "You say that about everything, Ria!" Aria only growled in response, and Adagio rolled her eyes as they walked out the door. Meanwhile, Sunset Shimmer sat in front of the statue outside of the school. She tried to look calm and nonchalant, but inside she was excited to see Adagio again. Their relationship hadn't grown much during the week since they met again, but they had grown a lot closer. Sunset still had her doubt, as did her friends, but she was growing more and more confident in her actions. Her friends still worried about her, though. It was one thing to try and reform them as friends, and thankfully the others had agreed to try and help. But they were convinced that, eventually, Adagio would hurt Sunset in one way or another. And while Sunset appreciated the concern, it started to get on her nerves. Sunset shifted her weight of her legs as they began to fall asleep. The last thing she needed was for her legs to give out when she stood. She glanced at her phone and saw there was only ten minutes until the bell rang, and something tugged at her gut. What if Adagio was lying? She frowned at the thought. What if... What if this is just some kind of plan to stand me up? I didn't even let the others wait on me... Fear and embarrassment passed through Sunset as she considered the possibility. "Seems like you're having a good morning, too." A familiar and snarky voice made her jump, and she looked up to see a rather frazzled Adagio Dazzle beside her. "Adagio! I thought-" She stopped herself and stood quickly. "You're almost late to school." "And you're gonna be late, too, if you don't hurry to class, young lady." Adagio winked. Sunset realized she had a point, and rolled her eyes. "Come on, we better head inside. Where are the others?" "I could ask the same about your group." Adagio countered, a brow raised. "Ashamed of me? You know I'm practically a goddess." Sunset rolled her eyes and grinned as they began to walk towards the school. The few students left around them sent Adagio glares and fearful stares as they passed. There was some truth to Adagio's point. While her friends had began to tolerate the sirens, Sunset knew it would be awkward to re-introduce them to Adagio still. "I told my friends to head on without me, just in case you were late." And so if you didn't show up it wouldn't be as embarrassing. Actually that last part hadn't been intended, but was still a good point. They reached Sunset's locker, and Adagio leaned on the wall behind her as Sunset grabbed her things. She was quiet for a moment before she spoke again. "Aria and Sonata run faster than I do. 'S why I was late." Sunset guffawed at that response, which earned her a slap on the shoulder. Adagio glared playfully and sneered, "You love me." "You can't prove anything." They shared a grin as other students watched on in amazement. Confusion and panic had already spread through the student body as they all realized even more ex-villains had started going to school at Canterlot. While they had grown to like Sunset (mostly) the sirens just seemed to be a bit much. When the warning bell rang everyone scrambled to get to class and carefully avoided Adagio and Sunset. When the halls were almost clear, Adagio put an arm around Sunset. "I've gotta go to the office. I'll see you later." Before Sunset could respond, Adagio placed a quick kiss on her cheek. She turned and walked away, and left a blushing and confused Sunset behind her. Sunset jumped as someone cleared their voice behind her, and came face-to-face with with her friend Applejack. "We need ta talk. Hope yer first class isn't too important." Shock and confusion swept through Sunset as she watched Applejack motion for her to follow her. Applejack wasn't one to skip class, which meant something serious must have bothered her. With a feeling of dread in her gut, Sunset followed slowly behind Applejack as possible excuses for whatever she had done filled her mind. She figured it must have been something about Adagio, which made her angry and nervous. She only glanced back at where Adagio had gone once.