Rarity loses confidence in herself when she makes a huge mistake on one of her ensembles, luckily, you are there to help her change her way of thinking.
Rarity has always been one to see all the details in her line of work. She's supposed to, since she works in the fashion industry. She's always been able to make sure that her work is almost perfect; except for one day where she makes one crucial flaw in one of her creations. As a result, Rarity begins to doubt herself and begins messing up on each and every new dress or piece of clothing that she makes. This leads to her fearing that her days of being a fashionista are over and done with. This is where you came in, to help her gain back her confidence and to not let the fear of failure get to her. And as you begin to help her, she starts to feel something for you that she hadn't before.
It was another bright and sunny afternoon at the city of Canterlot. The people were happily enjoying their day while others were hard at work at their jobs. We see someone walking by themselves on the sidewalk by one of the busy streets in the city. That person is revealed to be you. You were on your way to one of the busiest places in town; Carousel Boutique. For you see, you were hoping to see your friend to see if she was willing to fix a pair of pants that you were carrying with you.
The reason being is because you were doing some stretches this morning before you would go out as you always did to avoid any cramps of any sort, but unfortunately you stretched a little bit too far when you were doing a toe touch and ended up ripping a rather big hole in the bottom. So you were on your way to Carousel Boutique to see if your friend was willing to fix it for you.
Who is that friend you may ask? Well it was none other than the very talented fashionista herself; Rarity. Rarity was a very close friend of yours ever since you met each other two years ago. You and your family had just moved into the neighborhood and you were in need of some new clothes. Fortunately, you had heard of the local Boutique in the area and you decided to give the place a try.
When you walked in you were graced with the presence of Rarity as she was working on one of her latest ensembles at the time. She asked you what you needed and you told her so. She smiled and told you that she was more than happy to give you a new set of clothing. As you were trying on different outfits, you and her got to talking to one another and you had instantly hit it off.
It turned out that you also had a bit of an eye for fashion as well which really piqued her interest. After that, the two of you became friends and ever since then it's been really great between you two. You also eventually got to meet her friends which is always nice to do when you meet someone. As you were walking towards Raritys Boutique, you couldn't help but think to yourself.
'Jeez, this is embarrassing. Hopefully she won't laugh at it. What am I saying? She wouldn't laugh! It's Rarity for crying out loud! Rainbow Dash on the other hand, she would probably be on the floor convulsing with laughter." You thought to yourself while slightly blushing.
You finally arrived at Carousel Boutique after a somewhat long distance from your house. You opened the door and were greeted with the usual ringing of the bell above the door. As you walked in you were greeted by a rather elegant voice coming from the back of the store.
“I’ll be there in a moment!” Rarity called out. You were about to say something back but you decided to surprise her when she comes back out. After a few minutes of waiting, she finally walked out of the back with a close-eyed smile with her hands folded in front of her.
“Welcome to Carousel Boutique, how may I help you toda-“ She was cut off when she opened her eyes and saw you there. You smiled at her before speaking.
“Hey Rarity, how’s it going?” You asked innocently. She smiled after a moment or two.
“Anon darling! It’s so good to see you!” She said before walking up and giving you a hug. She was easily able to wrap her arms around your neck since you were about the same height as her. You gently hugged her back before you separated.
“It’s good to see you too Rarity. I hope I didn’t interrupt you during anything important.”
“Oh, not at all dear. I was just adding some finishing touches to my latest ensemble. So, what can I help you with?” She asked. You took a deep breath before looking back at her.
“With . . . this.” You said before showing her your pants. She gasped dramatically upon seeing the rather enormous hole in them.
“Darling! What in the world happened!” She questioned. You looked away from her with your face completely flushed.
“I uh . . . I kind of . . . bent a little too far while I was doing my morning stretches. heh heh.” You chuckled embarrassingly. Rarity then throws on a determined face.
“Well don’t you worry dear. I’ll have this fixed up lickety split!”
“Oh, Rarity you don’t need to do it right now, I’ve still got plenty of pairs to wear so I’m fine with this getting done later.” You said reassuringly but she shook her head in response.
“Nonsense Anon! My friends always come first and besides I still have plenty of time to work on my latest ensemble. This won’t take very long at all.” She said before taking your pants to her sewing machine which was nearby and immediately started working on it. You smiled at just how amazingly generous she is as a person. Which was one of the many reasons why you had a bit of a crush on her.
Yep, that’s right you had a crush on Rarity. It was almost impossible not to, she was just so amazing to you. Her kind attitude, her generous spirit, the fact that she always made time to do things for her friends was incredible. Not to mention the fact that she pretty much resembled a goddess in terms of beauty. Her long purple hair that somehow fit her white skin, those dark blue eyes that resembled a starry night sky, and a perfect petite body to top it all off. No straight man could ever resist her and you were no exception.
You started feeling this way about a year ago when the both of you were out shopping for materials that she needed for one of her projects. You were helping her by picking out colors or different sets of fabric before you had decided to take a momentary break and got something to eat. You offered to pay for the food but she insisted on paying for it by saying that it was the least she could do for dragging you along with her.
You smiled and complied before sitting down and enjoying your food. After that day your feelings towards her grew into the crush that you had today. You’ve always wanted to tell Rarity how you felt about her but you were always too nervous. You guessed that a part of you was afraid of her only seeing you as a friend and that she didn’t share the same feelings. Which is why you’ve had this crush for over a year now. You were snapped out of you current train of thought by the sound of Raritys sewing machine being shut off before turning your attention to her.
“And done! There you go Anon darling!” She cheered before presenting your pants to you with the hole being completely sealed as if it was never ripped in the first place. You smiled before looking back at Rarity.
“Thanks Rarity! Looks good as new!” You said before taking them into your arms.
“I’m glad to have helped darling. A hole that size and in that particular area is a crime against fashion!” She says while posing dramatically. You chuckled at this before pulling her into a hug to which she returned. You separated before starting at each other.
“So anyways, what exactly are you working on today Rarity?” You asked changing the subject. Her eyes lit up with excitement.
“I’m so glad that you asked Anon! Do you know about Prim Hemline?” She asked. You thought for a moment before answering.
“I think I may have heard of her. Isn’t she like a famous fashion designer or something?”
“She is! Well listen to this darling. She contacted me about wanting me to come up with a new ensemble for some of her latest trends! And she said that if they were good enough that she would have her personal models present them in her shows!” She finished before squealing like a schoolgirl. You chuckled once more at how cute she was being.
“Well this certainly seems like a great opportunity for you Rarity. It’s honestly no surprise to me that someone as amazing and talented as you could catch the eyes of someone famous like her.” You said honestly. She blushed a bit at the comment before responding.
“Why . . . thank you darling. It really means a lot to me to hear that.” She said before pulling you into another hug. You held it for a moment before separating. “Why don’t I show you what I have so far?” She asked to see if you were interested.
“Actually, I wanna be surprised. As much as I want to see them right now Rarity, I’ll see them when they’re presented by Prim Hemline herself. I hope that doesn’t upset you in any way, does it?” You asked. She smiled before shaking her head.
“Not at all Anon. I actually like that idea. Surprising you and the others with my latest set of clothes will be even more satisfying.” She stated matter-of-factly. You smiled before checking the time.
“Well I think I should get going Rarity. I’ll leave you to your amazing work.” You said before giving her one final hug.
“Very well darling. I hope you have a wonderful day today.”
“You too.” You responded before breaking the hug and heading to the door. “Bye Rarity!” You called out.
“Ta-ta darling!” She also called out before you headed out the door and down the sidewalk. You couldn’t wait to see what kind of clothes and/or dresses that she had in store for Prim Hemline, but it was something that you were willing to wait for. This was on your mind as you made your way back home and continued the rest of your day as you usually did.
You were currently walking through downtown Canterlot just taking in the sights that this beautiful day had brought forth. For the past few days, you were eagerly waiting for when Raritys ensemble would be presented by Prim Hemline herself. While there were a few times you found it hard to wait for when it would happen you managed to keep your resolve and stay patient. As you continued your stroll, you felt your phone in your pocket buzz signaling that you received a message. You took your phone out and saw that it was from Rarity.
Anon darling, get down here quick! I need to speak with you!
Your eyes widened slightly from seeing the urgency of the message. You hastily replied back saying that you were on your way before sprinting towards Carousel Boutique. After a somewhat long run, you managed to make it to the Boutique and you quickly walked through the front door. You scanned the room but you didn't see Rarity anywhere.
"Rarity?! Are you here?" You called out.
"Back here darling! Quickly!" She responded from one of the back rooms. You made your way to the back and opened the door that her voice was coming from. You went inside and saw Rarity with her back to you while staring at a bunch of bare Mannequins.
"I came as soon as I could Rarity. Is everything okay?" You asked. She doesn't respond to your question at first. She only seemed to stare at the mannequins quietly before finally responding after about ten seconds.
"Okay?Okay?" She spoke while her voice gained volume with each word said. She turned around and greeted you with a huge grin as she threw her arms in the air. "Everything is absolutely wonderful Anon!" She exclaimed happily before suddenly embracing you. "Prim Hemline accepted my latest ensemble!" Your eyes widened and a smile made its way across your face as you embraced her as well.
"That's amazing Rarity!" You said while maintaining the hug for a moment before separating. "I'm so happy for you! Deep down, I knew that your dresses would be accepted since your the best in the city." You said happily. This resulted in her blushing for a moment before giggling.
"Oh, aren't you a charmer." She says before pinching your cheek lightly which you chuckled at.
"So, I'm guessing your clothes are going to be presented on live TV by Ms. Hemline herself?" You queried. She nodded.
"They are, darling! Oh, I just can't wait for you and the others to see what I came up with when she shows them off during her upcoming show tonight! EEEEEHHHH!!" She squealed like a giddy school girl. You smiled at the cute display before speaking.
"Well, this is definitely an amazing opportunity for you Rarity. You know, when you sent me that text, you made it sound like something bad was happening to you." You said jokingly. She stopped squeeing for a moment before looking at you with a sheepish/embarrassed look.
"Oh, eh heh heh, I'm sorry about that Anon dear. I didn't mean for it to sound like I was in danger or anything." You shook your head in response as you held up your hand.
"No worries Rarity. Next time, just don't make it sound like the place was robbed or something along those lines okay?" You asked playfully.
"Deal." She said simply before staring at you while you stared back at her. This went on for some time before you both snapped out of it and looked the other way while blushing.
"Umm, *clears throat* anyway, now that your done for the day and that your ensemble is going to be presented later tonight, do you wanna maybe hangout for the rest of the day?" You asked. She looked back at you and threw on a jovial grin.
"Why of course darling. Just let me get my purse and then we'll go." She says before scampering off towards her room. You waited for a few moments before she came back down as she slung her purse over her shoulder. You walked over and opened the front door for her which she thanked you for before she put up the closed sign and locked the door and you both walked towards the city. As you two walked together, she looks at you before speaking. "So, where exactly are we going?" She asked. You looked back at her.
"Whatever place piques our interest I guess." You answered. "It doesn't really matter what it is or where it is as long as you're happy with it and that we're doing it together. Oh, and if we do end up buying something, I'm willing to pay for it." She smiled at your generosity.
"Why thank you Anon. That's really sweet of you. But you don't need to, I'm more than willing to pay for anything that interests you as well." Your heart couldn't help but beat a little faster at just how amazingly generous Rarity always was. You smiled back at her as you made your way towards whatever destination called out to you.
A few hours later
You and Rarity had spend the last few hours just doing whatever interested you whenever you saw it such as visiting a clothing store at the mall to try out new outfits, browsing through the jewelry shop, and stopping by the smoothie stand for a little break in between it all. This continued on until the time had come for you two to return to Carousel Boutique. After a somewhat long journey, the two of you made it back to the boutique where you saw the rest of the girls hanging out just outside while waiting for you guys. This didn't surprise you since earlier today she had informed you that she had also told the others about it and that they would show up later at her place.
"Hello girls!" Rarity happily greeted before pulling them all into a group hug. She gestured for you to join them in which you did just that. The hug was broken after a few seconds before the girls started congratulating Rarity.
"We're really happy for you Rarity! It's a huge honor to have your clothes presented by a famous fashion critique." Sunset spoke with a smile.
"Yeah Rarity, we're all super, duper, totally excited to see what you came up with!" Pinkie yelled with her usual optimistic tone of voice. The rest of the girls voiced their agreement before Rarity spoke up.
"Thank you girls! It's so wonderful to have you all here, and you too Anon dear." She says before looking back at you with a grin. You scratched the back of your head from her voicing your presence before smiling at her. "Well, what are we waiting for everyone? We don't want to miss the show now do we?" She says as she unlocked the door to let everyone inside. After arriving at her room and turning on the TV, you and everybody else got comfy on Rarity's bed and started changing the channel. After a brief moment of searching, the channel you were looking for was found as the show was beginning to start.
"Here we go." You said as the show did its usual opening before the stage's lights came on presenting Prim Hemline herself.
"Greetings ladies and gentlemen. I am proud to say that we have a very special event tonight as I present the latest ensemble designed by my good client Rarity." She announced as Rarity started getting giddy again. "And now, without further ado, I present to you... the latest trends!" She finished as she stepped off the stage as the crowd cheered. They didn't have to wait for long as the models arrived and they began to strut their stuff. The girls were awestruck at just how amazing the dresses looked which included you.
The show went on for a few more minutes before you noticed something strange happening. A piece from one of the dresses was starting to come loose as the thread that was holding it together started falling out. This continued until the dress had completely fallen apart leaving the model completely stripped of clothing aside from her underwear. The crowd gasped as the model finally noticed before hastily covering herself. You, Rarity, and the girls stared at the screen completely jaw-dropped by what just happened. It honestly took you a moment to fully comprehend the scene that played in front of you. One of Rarity's dresses had completely fallen apart... on stage... in front of thousands of people! You couldn't even imagine what Rarity was going through right now.
You glanced over at her to see her with a look of utter bafflement before it slowly turned into a look of despair. Her bottom lip started quivering and her eyes were filled with tears that soon started sliding down her cheeks which ruined her mascara. You were about to console her before she ran towards the bathroom and slammed the door shut all while crying. You and the girls stared at the bathroom door with concerned looks before turning your attention back towards the screen to see the show brought to a halt and Prim Hemline stepped back onstage.
"I very much apologize for the unfortunate inconvenience ladies and gentlemen! We will try and sort this problem out as hastily as possible! But until then, we'll have to end the show for now!" She stated which resulted in the crowd booing and jeering. You quickly turned the TV off before you looked back over at the bathroom door and walked over to it and knocked.
"Rarity, I... I... I'm so sorry this happened. I can't begin to imagine what you're going through, but... can you please come out... so we can talk about this?" You said with concern in your voice. She didn't respond at all to what you said. You tried to open the door but she had locked it, very clearly wanting to be left alone. You pressed your ear against the door and heard her quietly sobbing which really put a strain on your heart. The girl that you cared about and loved had her finest work yet literally fall apart in front of thousands of people. She was obviously very humiliated which really made you want to comfort her in some way. So much was going through yours and your friends minds as you stood just outside the door feeling unsure of what to do.
