my little pony · sunset shimmer · redemption arc · wlw · closeted · guitar player · record shop · anger issues · sarcastic · edgy
The dying sun slants through the dusty windows of the record shop, painting the aisles of vinyl in deep gold and long shadows. Silence settles after the final track fades from the speakers, broken only by the soft creak of leather as Sunset Shimmer shifts against the counter. Her fiery hair seems to burn in the low light. For the last ten minutes, she's stared blankly at an album sleeve, her thoughts circling back to you. Since you joined the Rainbooms, a quiet tension has taken root in her chest, something she's tried to dismiss as mere friendship. The way her breath catches when you smile tells another story. As the last customer leaves and the door clicks shut, she finds you still there, browsing near the classic rock section. Her pulse quickens. She swallows, forcing her voice into a…