Rarity can see it clearly.

The way Applejack laughs around Coloratura, the way she smiles. The way Coloratura hangs on Applejack's every word, the way her eyes light up whenever they glance at each other.

Friends since fillyhood, Applejack and Coloratura share a relationship deeper and more special than most ponies will ever know.

But Rarity and Applejack were fillyhood friends too. Shouldn't that be just as special?

Having accepted Twilight's offer of apprenticeship in the magic of friendship, Starlight Glimmer returns to the community she founded long ago, in her first attempt to make amends.

When Applejack gives Rarity a lick on the cheek, both mares find themselves thinking about their friendship in a whole new light, while a young dragon must face reality...

My first romance story, originally posted on deviantART. Inspired by the cover art, drawn by mellowhen.

Contains Rarijack, chubby Rarity and semi-chubby Applejack

Rarity and Applejack.

Applejack and Rarity.

Not two ponies anyone would have expected to get together. And certainly nobody would expect them to stay together. But, when is love ever what you expect?

A shipfic taking place over the course of a year and a half, with a chapter for every month. Chapters are standalone (unless otherwise noted) and may be published out of order.

Cover art by White Diamonds.

This story is a sequel to The Unbearable Lightness of Being Sweetie Belle

The last year certainly hasn't been ideal for me. Losing Applejack followed almost immediately by Sweetie, well... maybe I spent more time in the Boutique and less time with my friends, but then... I don't know why, but I just had to get out of the Boutique. Get out before I did something drastic and incredibly stupid. But once out, where do I go? It's pouring rain, and I'm certainly not about to go back. Not tonight. Twilight's castle is glowing in the distance. Hopefullly, she was being serious when she told me to come to her if I needed anything, even if it's just a place to stay for the night.

Special thanks to my pre-reader Seether00, my editor EquesTRON, and Tchernobog for violently hating one of my favorite ships.

Winter has come early this year, and after a long night out rounding up her animals in the face of Rainbow Dash's "awesome" snowstorm, Fluttershy is oh so cold.

But the worst of it is that Rarity knows exactly which pony Fluttershy wishes would come along to warm her up.

Ever since visiting the Pie farm, Big Macintosh has had rocks on his mind.

The latest episode just kind of demanded that I write this.

Thanks to Jordanis for the swift and grammatical editing!

Rarity and Rainbow Dash are a bit of a bombastic couple, and it hasn't escaped Fluttershy's notice. Concerned for her two friends, Fluttershy finds a question about their relationship on the tip of her tongue.

Blossomforth, during a visit to her friend Rarity's place for a dress fitting, mentions the pain in her back. Rarity needs a second to go with her to the spa. Circumstances lead to the two going together. Will the trip turn Blossom's recent bad mood around?

Written as a contest prize for Jondor. Thanks to him for the concept and prereading!

It's not easy being a couple when you're the exact opposites of each other. Fed up with Applejack's carelessness, Rarity loses her temper and the two part in anger. Rarity knows she has to patch things up, but is distracted when a very important customer arrives. The last thing she needs now is an embarassing marefriend.

Applejack has other plans, however. How will Rarity react when she learns that what she asked for isn't what she wanted?