"So, this Flash Sentry," Ember Velvet started.
That psychology session had to do with Sunset's friends. Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Rarity, Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash… And Flash Sentry. When her father spoke of his name it looked like a light bulb had sparked in Ember's eyes, as if she had found a breakthrough in Sunset's issues.
Flash Sentry was as harmless as a mouse, but that wouldn't of quenched Ember's interest. Thunder Breeze thought he was a good kid as well. No criminal record; always brought his daughter home before her curfew every time they went out. He didn't like his style of 'rock' but it wasn't a deal breaker. Thunder mentioned that he always enjoyed talking cars with the young man. Hazel Cinnamon also had no issue with Flash, only mentioned how annoying Pinkie Pie was, even if Pinkie could smoke her, a world-class chef, at a bake-off.
Gulp.
"You and he were… Dating?" Ember asked. her piercing glare at Sunset was like a falcon swooping down on its prey.
Seriously, how does she know this shit?
"Yeah. I... I kinda dated him for the popularity." Sunset winced. Sunset always was as bit uneasy talking about her past. Even if her friends would joke about it once in awhile, she knew it was for laughs and not to hurt her. When others did it to inflict pain, she would have had to grin and bear it, because one outburst would have others thinking she was back to her old self… That wouldn't help if she could turn into a she-demon at will.
"I see," Ember replied, enjoying the little cat and mouse game that she and Sunset seemed to play every week in her office as her parents waited outside. "Tell me about your beginnings with this 'Flash Sentry'. What was meeting him and dating him like?"
Sunset could only stiffen a giggle. It was long ago in the past she wanted to forget, but even in the memories of the pain and turmoil she caused, there were a few bright spots in it. Flash was in most of them.
"Well…"
***
Since that fateful first day of middle school, Sunset Shimmer and Flash Sentry became good friends. He showed her around and introduced her to the popular clique. She had her unusual curiosity to everything they thought was 'normal'. His friends thought she was weird, while Flash thought it was endearing. Since they liked Flash they put up with her being around. She seemed to be interested in everything so he introduced her to his passion.
Music.
They would spend hours after school together with him teaching Sunset how to play the guitar in his garage. He taught her how to play the electric guitar, but her personal preference was acoustic. He would split the lessons between both guitars, and she excelled in both of them. Then there was her singing, which made Flash fall for her.
"You have a voice of an angel," he said, mesmerized by it.
"Thanks," she blushed.
"So. I, uh, wanted to ask you if you’d like-"
*HONK*
"Sunset! It’s time to go, kiss your boyfriend goodnight!"
They both blushed in embarrassment, but shared a hug.
"Night, Sunny!"
"Night Flashy!"
Sunset ran to Her mother's SUV and gave him one last wave before spending a minute struggling to get up to the driver’s seat.
"Did you use a condom?" Hazel asked.
"Whats a condom?" Sunset shot back.
Hazel was silent, only staring at her daughter.
"Change of plans, you and I are getting some ice cream and having a long, awkward talk," Hazel said as she drove away.
*
"Hey, Sunset?" Flash said, at the end of their acoustic session the day after.
"Yes, Flash?"
"Y-You don't suppose… You like someone at school?"
"Like? As in like-like?"
"Well, yeah."
"Mmm, I don't know. What about you?"
"I do."
Sunset's eyes lit up. She had a feeling she knew who it was, one of the girls they sat with every day. They thought she was weird but they warmed up to her recently.
"Wh-"
She stopped and stared as Flash closed in on her, his upper body leaning forward. His eyes were closed and his lips were out.
Why does he want to kiss- Oh...
She was confused, unsure, and a bit worried.
Why would he like me? I'm just a… Well… Maybe I can play this to my advantage? I don't know how but dangit, I'm going to try!
Sunset shrugged her shoulders and leaned forward as well, her lips meeting his.
*Honk*
"Damn, Sunset! You go, girl! I told your dad that you weren't a lesbian, and he didn't believe me!"
The two began to blush and broke up their peck.
"Well.. See ya, g-girlfriend," Flash mumbled.
"Y-You too" she said as she scrambled back in the car.
***
"Well isn't that cute," Ember said with a chuckle.
Sunset crossed her arms and looked away. " I was thirteen, so sue me."
"I understand, except I had the same experience when I met my husband."
"Someone actually wanted to marry you?"
Ember was unamused. "Was that supposed to hurt? Oh well, try harder next time, child. Still, I would like to see how your friends treat you and what exactly happened during your outburst. But, that is for another time, another date. See you next time, Sunset Shimmer."
Sunset got up and escorted herself out of the room and into the waiting room where her parents were.
"Ready to go?" Thunder asked.
***
Her parents were talking and listening to the news of the day, having a back and forth argument the both of them. Hazel mostly had a blunt opinion, and Thunder was explaining why it was wrong with facts. She would do the same at times. If you were interested in current events, it was entertaining.
For Sunset, she could’ve of cared less.
Next to her was a few bags of hamburgers and fries; a quick dinner on the way home. Sunset just wanted to get some food and sleep. But, she wanted to send one last text for the night.
"Hey Flash"
"What's up?"
"So remember the time we shared our first kiss?"
"DON’T REMIND ME! It was so embarrassing, and it was really awkward."
"It was cute, whatchu talking about? Try it on Twilight. It just might work ;^)"
"JUST.EMBARRASS.MY.SHIT.UP.FAM"
"Lol, it came across my mind and I wanted to see if you remembered. Ttyl."