//------------------------------// // Chapter 5 // Story: A Bet Worth Cuddles // by Twilight Star //------------------------------// Twilight and Rainbow slowly opened their eyes and yawned at the same time. Twilight looked at the balcony and saw the sun shining in the morning sky, she looked at Rainbow and said, “Rainbow, it’s morning.”  “Yes Twilight,” Rainbow agreed, looking back at Twilight.  “Should we get up now or should we stay in bed a little longer?” asked Twilight, knowing the hug was quite comfortable.  Rainbow looked up from the balcony and began to think. When she made up her mind, she replied, “I think we better get up. I’m kind of hungry.”  “Okay,” said Twilight. She felt Rainbow release her from her embrace and get out of bed. She got up and followed Rainbow into the kitchen. Twilight began to wonder what she could do after eating and washing up. Maybe she and Rainbow could use this morning to relax on top of a cloud, with both of them soaking up the sun.  When they reached the kitchen, Rainbow opened a cabinet and took out the cookbook. She opened it and began turning the pages, looking for the desired recipe.  “Rainbow,” Twilight began. Rainbow pulled her attention away from the book and looked at Twilight.  “Yes, Twily?” She asked.  “Would you like to lie on a cloud later?” Twilight invited.  “Of course, what would you like to do on top of the cloud? Watch the ponies? Sunbathing? Or just relax in the cloud?” asked Rainbow, wanting to know what they were supposed to do while in the cloud.  “I was thinking about us sunbathing,” Twilight replied.  “It’s okay, Twi,” said Rainbow, turning her attention back to the book. She soon found the pancake recipe and started picking up the ingredients. Twilight helped her gather the ingredients and prepare the pancakes.  After an hour, the pancakes were ready and they took the pancakes to the table. Rainbow took with her front hooves while flapping her wings, while Twilight took her pancake with her magic. They soon arrived at the table and placed their pancakes. Their pancake had whipped cream and chocolate chips. They both sat down and started eating their pancakes. As they ate, they both had only one thing in mind: the fact that they would be together on a cloud after eating the pancakes.  After an hour, the two of them cleaned themselves up with a napkin and went into the kitchen to wash the dishes, cutlery, and glasses they had used. While washing the dishes and cutlery, Rainbow watched Twilight with a smile, she never imagined that Twilight would invite her to spend a morning on a cloud, of course, they’ve stayed on a cloud before, but they sunbathing together on a cloud? This was something new! And she knew it would be pretty awesome! Twilight, meanwhile, was focused on her task, but her thoughts were on what she would get this afternoon with her being Rainbow’s pillow.  After finishing the task, they opened the cupboard and put away plates and glasses while the cutlery was stored in kitchen drawers. When they were done, they left the kitchen together and headed for the door. Rainbow opened the door and allowed Twilight to exit first, Twilight unfolded her wings and flew out of the house. Rainbow closed the door as soon as she left the house.  As they flew, they watched the ponies walk the streets and noticed that there were hard as many ponies on the streets because it was early. They looked forward and saw a cloud that overlooked two ponies. They approached the cloud and landed on it, folding their wings and lying on their stomachs. They felt the sunbeams on them, it was a very nice feeling, like when you are in a warm hug. Both let out a light breath at the same time.  “I never imagined that sunbathing right next to the sun would be something so enjoyable,” said Twilight in a relaxed tone.  “Everything has a first time, Twily,” said Rainbow, opening her eyes and looking at Twilight with a loving gaze. Twilight just agreed with the answer.  After a few hours, they both opened their eyes when they heard a stomach growling sound. The growling stomach was from Twilight, which made the little purple alicorn chuckle at that.  “I think we’d better get up and eat something,” she said.  “It’s okay, Twily.” Rainbow got up.  “So where are we going to eat? At your house or a restaurant?” asked Twilight, also rising from the cloud.  Rainbow looked at her marefriend and said, “I was thinking about us having lunch at my house.” That said, she unfurled her wings and climbed out of the cloud. Twilight did the same and followed Rainbow to her house.  After a few minutes, they finally arrived and entered the house. Rainbow allowed Twilight to enter first, she soon walked in and closed the door. The two mares trotted together to the kitchen. Rainbow approached the table and opened the cookbook. The pegasus and the alicorn looked at the recipes before choosing a recipe and began to get the ingredients from the cabinet to prepare their lunch.   After a few minutes, they left the kitchen, each holding a plate of sandwiches; Rainbow’s was tomato and lettuce and Twilight was daisies. They sat at the table and started eating their sandwich.  A few minutes later, they got up and picked up the crumbly dishes, and took them to the kitchen to wash. As she washed the dishes, Twilight’s thoughts were on what she would get from Rainbow while being hugged by her, while Rainbow was thinking about what she could give Twilight while hugging her.  When they were done, they put the dishes in the cupboard, left the kitchen, and walked upstairs to Rainbow’s room. As Twilight wondered what she would get besides hugs, Rainbow thought about what she intended to give her marefriend while she hugged her.  They entered the room and got into bed at the same time. Rainbow soon enveloped Twilight in a warm hug and began stroking the purple fur on Twilight’s back with a front hoof. Twilight closed her eyes with a smile as she felt Rainbow’s hoof on her, she loved feeling being stroked on her back by Rainbow. It was so comforting…  After a few minutes, Rainbow stopped stroking and began to lightly kiss Twilight’s neck. Twilight soon turned red, resulting in her letting out moans of pleasure. A smile crossed Rainbow’s muzzle and it descended to her collarbone, Twilight turned her head to the left, letting out more moans.  When she stopped, Rainbow began nuzzling Twilight’s ear, causing her cheeks to turn pink and her head to turn slightly to the left. Rainbow watched Twilight’s cute way as she continued with the nuzzles.  “No matter how many times, you’ll always remain cute, Twilight,” Rainbow thought with a smile, stroking Twilight’s fur. Rainbow took advantage of the shy look of purple alicorn and began nuzzling Twilight’s nose and cheek kisses, making Twilight chuckle.  Five minutes later, Rainbow stopped her affections and decided to be silent. Both had their eyes closed, just enjoying this cute moment between them. They breathed in unison and were able to hear each other’s heartbeats. They decided to take advantage of this moment by staying silent.  A few hours passed, Rainbow and Twilight were still lying on the bed, relaxing in the comforting embrace. Until they felt sleep come to them. They yawned in unison and fell asleep, knowing that even though their week of spending an afternoon cuddling in bed was running out, they were having a great time this week.