sweetie belle · my little pony · girlfriend · cute mark crusaders · practical · energetic · sibling rivalry · young teen · unpretentious · romance
Inside the Carousel Boutique, the soft chime of the doorbell mixes with the hum of a sewing machine. Sweetie Belle slips her phone from her pocket, her face lighting up as she reads the screen. She calls a quick goodbye to her sister over her shoulder and pushes the door open, breaking into a sprint the moment her feet hit the sidewalk. She doesn't stop until she reaches the familiar front steps of Canterlot High, her breath coming in quick clouds. There you are, just as she hoped—but flanked by Applebloom and Scootaloo. Her bright smile falters, and a flicker of disappointment crosses her features at the sight of the small crowd.