Sunset felt as if her brain would melt as she waited for Applejack to pick her up. She sat on the steps of the front porch, earphones plugged in as she tried to blast away the nervousness with music, though it did not help very much. As a matter of fact, she had been so lost in thought that she didn't even notice the approaching footsteps until a hand touched her shoulder, startling her.
"Sorry, I guess I was kinda zoned out there." Sunset said, pausing her music and removing her headphones before turning her attention to the principal who smiled knowingly.
"Nervous about tonight?" Celestia guessed, motioning for Sunset to make room for her to sit down next to her.
"Yeah, I mean...I have never done this sort of thing before, as a filly, I was too busy studying and trying to be the best." Sunset confessed, glancing down at her phone again before adding "I guess I just don't know what to do or expect really."
"Is that all that is bothering you? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to." Celestia pressed gently, hoping that she wasn't overstepping any boundaries with the girl, who was still rather distant with her.
"do you think they actually want me around or am I just some kind of charity case? I mean, don't get me wrong...You have been really kind to me and I'm grateful but...all this just seems so strange to me after everything I did."
When no response came Sunset was afraid she had offended the woman, though she didn't dare to actually look up to see if she had. However, after a few minutes, Celestia spoke up in the usual gentle tone "I understand but I doubt any of those girls would just try to befriend you because someone told them to, especially Applejack and Rainbow Dash."
Sunset wanted to argue, but she couldn't bring herself to say anything. She sighed as she sat there, idly tapping on the screen despite not paying attention to what exactly she was doing.
"Maybe you're right. I guess I have a lot of what-ifs running through my head." Sunset said after a while, breaking the easy silence that had fallen over them.
"Which is understandable, just try to have fun and not worry too much. I'm sure you'll be fine."
Sunset blushed as she found herself pulled against Celestia's side. She wasn't sure exactly what to do but felt as if she should do something. Timidly returning the hug as she responded softly "Thanks."
"When Ya said the big white house on the left I wasn't expecting it to be this big!" Applejack commented as Sunset climbed into the bed of Applejack's truck. She couldn't help but wonder if this was very safe but no one else seemed worried so she didn't ask.
"Who did you move in with anyway? That house is awesome!" Rainbow said, causing Sunset to blush.
"I'm not sure if I am supposed to say." she replied, glancing away.
"But we're your friends aren't we?"
"Yeah! What's the big deal? Did you land yourself a rich sugar daddy or something?"
Sunset glared at Rainbow when she heard that, trying not to seem too grossed out by that thought.
" Eww Rainbow Dash just eww. No, I assure you it is nothing of that nature!"