“You were spying on her?” Fluttershy's disapproval was evident in her voice.
“It was Applejack's idea! Do you think I wanted to wake up early to watch her?” Rainbow Dash looked at her childhood friend, who was staring right back with an expression between confusion and anger. The cyan Pegasus sighed before speaking again. “We did it because we were worried about you. We wanted to show you that there’s nothing to be worried about….”
“She went to see Rarity, right?”
“Well, yes… But that doesn’t mean anything! They were probably just talking. Rarity is your best friend and Twilight loves you. They wouldn’t do anything to hurt you; you're thinking too much! She… She bought you something for your anniversary… I saw her carrying a bag, but she wouldn’t tell me what was in it. Not that I was going to tell you, anyway…”
“She did…?” The timid Pegasus said in an ashamed tone.
“Of course she did! She really wants to be with you and whatever she bought you will prove it, I'm sure.”
“But… I haven’t gotten her anything… What will you do for Applejack?"
“I’m taking her to Cloudsdale on a private tour right after I give her the best present ever!”
“What would that be…?”
“Remember that store in Cloudsdale where they made you a scale figure of whatever you want? Well, I’m going there today to ask them to make one of me and AJ laying together!”
“Oh, yes, I remember that place! Can I go with you?”
“Of course you can! Remember to take a picture so they know what to do!”
“I will. I have the perfect one!”
“Awesome. I’ll pick you up after lunch!” Rainbow Dash flew off before her friend could say anything else. Fluttershy blinked before returning into her cottage to look for a nice picture. Soon enough, she found the one she wanted. It had both Twilight and Fluttershy in Sweet Apples Acres; Applejack had taken the picture a couple of months ago. In the picture, she could see herself cuddling against Twilight’s neck with her eyes closed. The Unicorn had her hoof around Fluttershy’s shoulder and was smiling lovingly at her. Looking at this photo made her realize that she'd overreacted.
“Look at that smile… She’s really happy with me. She wouldn’t do anything to hurt me… The girls are right--I have been thinking too much. I need to show her how much I care for her on our anniversary!”
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After lunch, Twilight was going to visit Fluttershy to explain everything, but she wasn’t at home or with the critters. She noticed that they had plenty of food, so she speculated that Fluttershy must've planned to be gone for a while. After seeing that her marefriend wasn’t at home, Twilight decided to pay Applejack a visit.
“Hello, Applejack! I see that you're apple bucking. Do you need help?”
“That would be nice, sugarcube! Apple Bloom is at the club house with her friends and Big Mac went to the market, so Ah’ would appreciate some help!”
“And what about Rainbow Dash?”
“She said she had to go and that she would be back in a few hours without givin’ me any details.” Applejack said in a confused tone.
“What’s up with all the Pegasi? First Fluttershy thinks I’m cheating on her and now Rainbow Dash suddenly has something to do?” The Unicorn chuckled, but stopped when she didn’t hear Applejack laughing with her.
“So, you aren’t cheatin’ on her?” She seriously asked.
“What? Come on, Applejack, not you too! I wouldn’t do that to Fluttershy! I love her; I really do!” Twilight spoke with conviction as she stared directly into her friend’s eyes, who smiled after a few moments.
“Ah’m sure you’re not. Ah’ just wanted to hear it from your mouth, Ah never doubted you! Now, let’s get these apples off the trees!” Twilight opened her mouth to protest, but she decided not to add anything else.
When they finished, at least two hours had passed and they decided to relax after a job well done.
“So, your anniversary with Rainbow its coming up. What are you planning to do?”
“Dashie told me she would take me to Cloudsdale, so we're stoppin’ by yer library so you can do that spell thing to make me able to walk in the clouds. Ah’ don’t know what kind of surprise she's going to get me, but whatever she’s thinkin’ Ah’ll love it! And Ah’ll give her a bottle of her favorite cider. What about you, sugarcube?”
“Well I’m… I haven’t decided yet, but I have plenty of time, I’ll come up with something.” She smiled, trying to hide her nervousness.
“Ah’m sure you will, just look with her eyes and you’ll know what to give her!” The farmer pony said, not noticing her friend’s sudden anxiety.
“Thanks, Applejack. I’ll do that!”
They spent the rest of the day talking about their lovers (mostly Rainbow Dash). The sun was setting when Rainbow Dash finally came back. She gave Applejack a quick kiss before noticing Twilight.
“Oh, hi, Twilight. I didn’t see you there!” The rainbow-maned Pegasus said sheepishly.
“Hello, Rainbow Dash! I decided to pay you guys a visit, but you weren’t here.”
“Well, I had something to do… Why are you looking at me like that?”
“What could you be doing? If you aren’t lying on a cloud, you're lying on Applejack!” The Unicorn laughed.
“Hey, I do stuff sometimes!” She approached Twilight angrily, but Applejack stopped her with a hoof.
“Come on, Dashie. We’re just teasin’ you!”
Rainbow Dash sat. “Fine… I’m telling you; you sound like Spike!”
“Spike! I told him I would be back soon! Sorry, girls, but I have to go. I'll see you later!”
Twilight trotted as fast as she could back to the library, almost crashing into other ponies. Each time, she'd give out a hasty apology before continuing to her home. Soon enough, she arrived at the library and pushed the door open.
“Spike, sorry I’m… Flutters?”
When she heard her name, the timid Pegasus turned around and closed the book she was reading with a smile.
“Hello, Twi. I've been waiting for you.”
“Where have you been? I went to your house today and didn’t find you there, I…” She was silenced by a passionate kiss from her marefriend, which she gladly accepted and returned. When they broke the kiss, Twilight kept her eyes closed for a few seconds before slowly opening them, grinning when she saw the pony she loved smiling. “Shy… I want to…” Fluttershy put a hoof on her mouth.
“Let me speak first, please… I came here to apologize for my behavior. I don’t know what I was thinking… Will you forgive me?”
“Whatever was bothering you, it surely wasn’t a big deal… Of course I forgive you…”
“Oh, thank you, Twi!” The yellow Pegasus hugged her tightly, “Now, I would love to stay but I have to go back... Angel Bunny must be worried!”
“Fluttershy, wait!” But she was already gone. “Just what’s with that pony?”
“Twilight?” She heard Spike’s voice behind her. She turned and saw the dragon with his arms behind him.
“Oh, Spike. Sorry for leaving you all day, I…”
“Don’t worry about that. Can I ask you something?”
“Sure Spike, what is it?”
“Well, I was cleaning the basement today, and I found something… rather interesting.” He moved his arms in front of him. Spike was holding a box which Twilight recognized immediately and opened it, showing a golden necklace with a ruby in the middle. “Is this what I think it is?”
The Unicorn gasped--how could she be so stupid? She should have hidden it better!