//------------------------------// // Chapter 6: "Morning Songbird." // Story: Be Mine // by ThatChangelingGit //------------------------------// Chapter 6: “Morning Songbird.” The clock struck 6:20 am. The sun had risen, plentiful and incandescent. The morning critters of the world started their symphonic song, birds chirped and tweeted, as woodland animals yawned and began their day. They hopped, skipped, jumped, and danced through the meadows, the forests, and open parks, as not a soul had dared to rise from their slumber yet. Chubby, barrelled shaped bees buzzed gleefully through the morning sun, as they floated and fluttered from flower to flower, as they coated their little feet in pollen. It was peaceful, perfect, quiet. Not a human stirred in the outside world, well, all but a few individuals. As the sun had risen to its gorgeous peak over the horizon, as the rays of honeyed gold shone through the window of Rarity’s bedroom, the young woman, who was sound asleep, began to stir, in the early hours of the morning. Rarity found herself with a smile softly planted upon her lips as she slowly rose from her sleepy state. She was tucked in her plush bedsheets, and cuddled up, next to… “Applejack?” Rarity murmured with a croaked sleepy voice. However, no response came, as beside her, the warmth she had so thoroughly enjoyed last night, had vanished. Her heart sank. “Oh Rarity… how foolish of you.” She said with a sombre tone. “How could you conjure up such a vivid dream… you confessed to her, had a date with her.” Rarity continued, as she fell back into the bed and laid fully on her back, and faced upwards toward the ceiling, as a heavy, defeated weight sat upon her chest. She bit her bottom lip, as she wished not to tear up. She was sure that she was alone. However, she suddenly gained a whiff of something cooking. Something, warm, hearty, meaty, something delicious, and something that smelled far too good to be Sweetie Bell’s cooking. “Maybe…” Rarity thought, as she silenced herself, and rose from her bed. She was dressed in the clothes she had supposedly dreamt herself in, although, she looked rather unkept, more skin showed than it should, but at this moment in time, she was too tired to care. As she rose from her bed and stood to her feet, she scanned the room. To her delight, she saw a signature brown Stetson, with a pair of blue denim ripped jeans and red checkered flannel. Her heart fluttered in delight as she confirmed that it was most certainly not a dream. Applejack had most certainly spent the night, and the smell that wafted from downstairs, was most definitely the handiwork of a Farmgirl, that she loved. Rarity gleefully hummed a tune, as she reached for her lilac silk dressing gown, one that was ideally meant for more, sauna-based activities, but it was far too warm, even at this hour in the morning, for a cotton dressing gown. She tucked her shorts out of places they shouldn’t belong, sorted her mane of perfect purple hair, although, this morning, it was straight and lengthy, compared to usual fabulous curl. Only a few had ever gotten to see her hair styled such as this, her friends, and now the woman she loved. Rarity stretched out her arms, and let out a content yawn, that ended with a squeak of her voice, as she examined the remainder of her room, both their clothes and intimates tossed idly aside. The warmth she felt last night was indescribable, she only smiled at the thought of Applejack, holding onto Rarity, as she burrowed herself into her lovers strong and built chest. Giddy butterflies fizzled in her chest as her imagination of the first night they shared a bed, brewed in her love intoxicated mind. This was a welcome way to start the summer break. Gingerly she began to creep her way downstairs, not wanting the floorboards to creak underneath the ball of her feet. The aroma of fried food filled the entirety of the house, it was a welcomed scent, as Rarity’s stomach growled in anticipation. Normally, she wasn’t normally one for a fried breakfast, but this morning, it was needed. Rarity came from the staircase, into the living room and caught a glance into the kitchen. Low and behold, Applejack was parading around the kitchen, she, much like the morning animals, hopped, skipped, and jumped from pan, to pan, as she cooked a myriad of delights. Eggs, both fried and scrambled, bacon, the English way, toast, beans, and sausages, a full breakfast, fit for a queen. She had conveniently taken Rarity’s fine apron too and adorned it over the top of her tight fitted clothes that she had worn to bed, the night prior. It left little to the imagination from the rear point of view, which Rarity did not object to. Applejack finally became still as she checked on the marvellous grill, that Rarity’s father insisted on her having. She placed both her hands on her hips as she examined the pork sausages sizzle under the heat. Rarity grew a playful smirk as she entered the kitchen on tipped toes, in hopes, that she’d sneak up on the unsuspecting cowgirl. Rarity crept into the kitchen, and swiftly wrapped her arms around Applejack’s waist and pressed her body against her back. Rarity’s head peaked over the broad shoulder of Applejack and placed a warm kiss upon her cheek. Applejack responded, as expected with a small yelp of surprised, which melted away instantly, with the familiar touch of Rarity, one she had already become accustomed to. “Good morning darling~.” Rarity mused as she entangled herself around Applejack’s warmed body, both the mixed scent of fried food, and her girlfriends own perfumed body was enough to make Rarity swoon. She found herself feeling lucky, to have a woman who cared enough, to wake up early, and do them breakfast. Applejack chuckled, twisted her head, and placed a kiss to the side of Rarity’s head. “Well good mornin’ to ya too sugarcube, I ain’t gon’ lie, I thought you’d still be snorin’ that pretty little head off. The plan was to bring this up as breakfast in bed, but I supposes there’s always next time, ain’t there darlin’.” Applejack said with a wide brimmed smile. Rarity was mused by her words and contently swayed with Applejack for a moment, until that was, some of the words processed through her still awakening mind. “Snore!?” Rarity said perplexed. “I do not snore…” She hesitated. “Do I? Oh goodness, that’s incredibly unladylike.” Rarity moaned as she burrowed her eyes into Applejack’s shoulder. “Nah I’m just messin’ with you sugarcube, you don’t snore.” Applejack smiled softly. “Oh… good.” Rarity said with a returned smile. “But you do talk in your sleep a mighty bunch.” Applejack grinned with a hearty laugh as she reluctantly pulled away from Rarity’s grip. However, Rarity growled playfully and gave her a prompt spank on the rear. Applejack laughed as she felt the slight sting in her right butt cheek. “Careful now sugarcube, I am a cowgirl, slap me on the behind again, and I might buck.” Applejack teasingly warned. Rarity only responded with a blush filled pout and a show of her tongue. However, the teasing ceased, momentarily as Rarity watched her girlfriend work the kitchen, she observed the way she ensured that nothing was burning, everything was so perfectly timed. Rarity watched in awe, if Applejack hadn’t been a farmgirl, there was most certainly a culinary calling in her blood. “Darling, all of this is truly splendid, you got up this early for me?” Rarity asked softly. To which Applejack promptly responded: “Eyup.” “That’s awfully kind of you, but you didn’t need to get up this early my love, I don’t mind waiting for breakfast later.” Rarity said softly, her expression painted with a tinge of worry, she didn’t want Applejack to feel forced or compelled to do such things in this relationship. “Don’t worry ’bout it, Rare’s, I know I ain’t facin’ you, but I can tell you’ve got that worried expression across your pretty face. I’m used to getting’ up early, and I wanna provide for my girl.” Applejack said boldly, as she began her final preparations. Rarity always felt the sudden rush of heat run to her cheeks as Applejack complimented her. There was a southern charm to it, something so homely, so innocent and perfect, that it made Rarity smile without fail, every time. Applejack eventually switched off the grill, stove tops, and everything in between, served up all the items up onto two plates, and presented a Full English Breakfast towards Rarity. A thing she had learnt to love thanks to her big brother, Big Mac and her culinary class. Simple but perfect. “Eat up sugarcube.” Applejack said as she presented a pot of coffee and a glass pitcher of what seemed to be Orange + Raspberry juice. “Oh, I certainly will, my dear, thank you.” Rarity leant up and placed a thankful kiss to Applejack’s nose, which Applejack scrunched up in delight. Both women eagerly tucked into the fried, heavenly, breakfast that Applejack had prepared. Something, that Rarity had already fallen in love with. Silently, but appraisingly, Rarity dug in, almost in a slight ravenous manner, as she had never been able to prepare a breakfast such as this, it was either, small delicate meals or her little sisters poor attempts at breakfast. Sweetie meant well, but however she managed to burn toast into soup, was… impressive and alarming. Nonetheless, the couple ate their breakfast with idle morning chatter and content quietness. -o0o- Morning soon rolled out brilliantly across all Canterlot, the sun shone down those familiar incandescent, honeyed rays of gold with such lushness that every drop of morning dew was soon absorb in the pleasant sunlight. The animals soon were joined by the murmurs of civilisation, as the humans of this world, much like Rarity and Applejack, stirred from their slumber. Many were already up and about for work and other such tasks, but the students of Canterlot High and higher educations, found themselves either only just waking up, at 7:30am, or still slumbering. On the quieter sides of Canterlot, near the verdant forests, isolated lakes, and warm meadows, sat a comfortable, soft, and warmed cottage. It was large, and deceptively larger on the interior than the exterior showed. The same birds this morning that fluttered through the morning light, had arrived here in droves and in flocks. It seemed that every small woodland creature had gathered in the large garden that sat by the warmed isolated lake. Stood in the middle of this gathering of animals stood a tall, but nimble young woman, her hair curled evert so slightly, and coloured in a perfect pastel pink. She was dressed in a simple outfit for the morning, a large oversized blue hoodie, which was decorated with the ‘Wondercolts’ memorabilia, with a simple set of black leggings and a top beneath. Fluttershy, smiled gently at all these woodland critters, with her beaming cyan coloured eyes and spoke in a hushed tone. “Good morning, everybody, breakfast time~.” She said softly, her voice matched her nature, soft, quiet, and gentle. She shook a multitude of bags containing all sorts of foods, perfect for such animals. Her affinity for these creatures, and in fact, any animal, was paramount, she was an incredibly gifted individual when it came to nature and its wide range of creatures. She was at home here with them, content and peaceful. She had always struggled with human interaction, even before coming close friends with her friend-group, she had never managed to maintain full conversations, unable to hold eye-contact as overwhelming anxiety rushed through her veins. She was comfortable knowing that she was an introvert at heart, someone, much like Twilight, or Aria, someone who preferred their own company, or that of harmless animals, who seemed to abide by her every doing. They flocked around her, squirrels, rabbits, birds, badgers, deer even, all came for their morning breakfast, which she supplied every morning. It was her sanctuary, for both domesticated animals and wild. “Oh my, someone’s hungry.” She commented softly, as her main, personal pet, Angel, the white rabbit, delved into a bowl of greeneries, perfectly balanced for a healthy breakfast. As the rush subsided, and the animals either decided to stay and rest, Fluttershy too, decided to take some rest. She sat herself comfortably in a garden chair, and let out a gentle sigh, as she overlooked her sanctuary. She reached over to the small jug of squash and poured herself a glass and hummed to herself contently. However, this peacefulness did not last, as a rather loud, somewhat obnoxious yawn echoed out from behind her, which startled some of critters from their morning rest. Fluttershy too jumped as the sound was unexpectant. But the person who let out the yawn wasn’t. Rainbow dash, dressed in an oversized, crinkled T-shirt, that depicted her most adored fictional character: Daring Do, upon it, with slouch-wear shorts on. The ones she typically wore to football practice, but she opted to wear them this morning for comforts sake. “Morning Flutters, figured I’d find you out here.” Rainbow croaked as she placed herself behind Fluttershy’s chair and leant against the cool metal furnishing. Her arms eventually drooped down around Fluttershy’s neck, in a soft, embrace. Fluttershy, was a stranger to signs of affection, even from her friends, but this one, especially caused a rosy reaction. “O-Oh, G-Good morning Dashy.” Fluttershy muttered out as she felt the embrace from Rainbow become somewhat tighter around her shoulders and neck. The multicoloured spectrum that Rainbow had for hair cascaded itself slightly onto her shoulders as well, and gently brushed against her pallid yellow skin, which caused an immeasurable amount of goosebumps to sprout forth. “D-Did you sleep well?” Fluttershy asked softly, as she eventually turned her gaze upwards to Rainbow. A smile, delicate and subtle was painted on her face as she gazed into Rainbow’s tired magenta eyes. “So damn good, best sleep I’ve had in ages, that bed of yours? Wayyyy better than my own, I won’t lie.” Rainbow said in a slight slurred speech, evidently, she was still waking up. This made Fluttershy let out the lightest laugh, as she listened to Rainbow admit to her having the more comfortable bed. “Hehe, well, I-I’m glad you like it Dashy.” Fluttershy said softly, her gaze lowered as Rainbow delved in deeper to the embrace. “U-um, if you’re not comfortable standing, I can move, i-if you want me too, that is, if not, that’s okay too-.” Fluttershy was silenced by a pastel blue finger that was placed to her lips. “Fluttershy, it’s cool, trust me, you know me, if I wasn’t comfortable, I would’ve said it by now, just relax.” Rainbow spoke softly, yet sternly, a form of tough love, that she came to understand, assisted Fluttershy in understanding, that things were okay and as they were, a way to stop her anxiety eating at her thoughts. “Mhm-hmm. I’ll t-try Dashy, thank you.” Fluttershy whimpered softly beneath Rainbow’s finger, as she nuzzled her head against Rainbows. The two shared a moment of silence, as they listened to the morning birdsong. Rainbow softly moved her head and placed a kiss in the bundle of Fluttershy’s pastel hair. “You’re doing great Shy. As always.” Rainbow said softly as she held her still before she slowly peeled away and pinched at the blue fabric of Fluttershy’s hoodie. A smirk brewed upon her lips. “So, decided to nick my hoodie huh?” Rainbow asked as she sat opposite Fluttershy and poured herself a glass of cooled squash, all the while her eyebrow was raised in a taunting curiosity. She knew how to push the petite girls’ buttons, all in good jest of course. Fluttershy’s eyes widened as she grew an alarmed blush. “O-Oh my, I um, well, I… I missed you when I woke up this morning, and I-I wanted something to remind me o-of your warmth.” Fluttershy admitted, as she hid her mouth behind her palm, and occasionally avoided Rainbow’s eye contact, all the while a smile grew on her lips. Despite her best efforts, Fluttershy succumbed to her embarrassment and started t o play with her fringe, wrapping the strands of pastel pink hair around her finger, and used the length of her fringe to cover one of her teal-coloured eyes. Rainbow all the while had a large smirk on her face, and it widened inti a playful grin as Fluttershy admitted the reason to her. “You’re so damn cute, you know that right Flutters?” Rainbow asked with a quirked brow, which accompanied her grin. “Besides, keep it, I think it suits you, makes you even cuter than you already are.” Rainbow continued as she leant back in her garden chair and began to soak in the morning sun. Fluttershy’s smile only increased further, the words that Rainbow spoke to her, although not always punctual or laced with the occasional swear here and there, still meant a lot to Fluttershy, she had done so much for her, regarding confidence, positivity, a grand friendship, and now, even love. Still, she felt a tinge of guilt of taking, or as Rainbow put it: ‘nicking’ her hoodie. “O-oh but Rainbow I couldn’t, it’s yours, I know how much you love it.” Fluttershy said as she began to unzip the hoodie, revealing the rather fantastical shirt she wore beneath, a coloured, cartoonish design of a bunny, in a field of daisies. Rainbow reached over the metal garden table and took a hold of one of Fluttershy’s hands. “I mean it Flutters; you can have it. Trust me, you look much better in it, and besides, I can always get a new one, Rarity said she’d have a new design for me and the team, so no biggie, really.” Rainbow said as she gently let go of Fluttershy’s hand, which promptly went to zip the hoodie back up. Secretly, Fluttershy was hoping that Rainbow would halt her, so that she had a permanent, physical, reminder of her, if she was away touring with the Wondercolts, or whenever she felt alone. She knew she wasn’t, especially with the girls and Rainbow as a major part of her life now, but there was the occasional day, where that awful creeping sensation gripped her. Fluttershy made a happy noise as she became snug in her hoodie, the scent was warming and a mixture of Rainbow’s cheap body-spray. “Besides, I don’t love it as much as I love you.” Rainbow quickly said. Fluttershy glanced over with a smile, a warmed one, one of the widest Rainbow had ever seen her ever perform. It was a loving smile, and slowly, Fluttershy sat up from her chair. Rainbow’s brow began to sweat from embarrassment as she darted her eyes from Fluttershy to her large garden. “Oh wow… heh, that was pretty cheesy of me huh? Sorry Flutters, I’ll try and not be so cringey and awkward about all this heh.” Rainbow awkwardly laughed, all the while Fluttershy had that same wide smile firmly planted upon her lips. She slowly, gently walked around the ivy painted garden table, tracing her thumb against the cool iron, as she eventually found herself stood before Rainbow. Occasionally, the dynamic switched between the couple, Rainbow became sheepish, anxious, and worried, and Fluttershy became cool, collected, calm. She gently laughed as she slowly sat herself in Rainbow’s lap and hung onto her, and sat sideways, rear firmly planted on her lap, as her arms cradled her blue muscular neck. “Hehe, oh Dashy, there’s nothing wrong with a little cheesy romance, I don’t mind, it makes you…” She trailed off and leant in close to her ear and whispered: “It makes you twenty percent, cuter.” She laughed softly as Rainbow groaned in slight annoyance, but more embarrassment as she buried her head into the crook of Fluttershy’s neck. “But I-I love you too, Dashy.” Fluttershy muttered, as she held onto Rainbow. With her head buried within the crook of Fluttershy’s neck, the two became cuddled, intertwined, and found themselves bathing in the now risen sun. The skies were dominated by blue, and the heat was very welcome. Soft nothings between the two women were muttered here and there, until Rainbow pulled her head away from the comfort of Fluttershy’s neck and looked at her quizzically. “So, uh, Flutter’s, about this whole, hosting the Barbecue thing, for us, and the girls, we gonna mention, this?” Rainbow gestured to the two of them, cuddled up. She was incredibly curious as to what Fluttershy’s opinion was. The two had been dating in secret for some-time and have been hiding it from their group of eternally close friends. Both felt a tinge of guilt for never revealing such information, but they wanted to discover things for themselves. Fluttershy scratched her chin for a moment and smiled down at Rainbow. “I-I think, we can see how it goes on the day?” Fluttershy started. “I-if we feel comfortable enough to say, a-and i-if not, then we don’t have to.” She finished with a warmed smile, which Rainbow leaned up to, to kiss. The two fell silent as their lips gingerly pressed against one another. Fluttershy felt embarrassed or even worried at times when it came to kissing Rainbow, she felt as if she wasn’t doing it right at times. But Rainbow guided her, slowly and at her pace, using soft little signs of love language, from gentle touches to little hums of satisfaction between kisses. Rainbow pulled away and spoke softly. “I think that’s a good plan Shy, just keep our cool and see it where it takes us.” “See, I can think of good plans sometimes.” Fluttershy commented with a slight laugh. “Sometimes? You’re real damn good at it Shy, at times, even fucking better than me.” Rainbow said with a laugh and patted her hand against Fluttershy’s thigh. “But speaking of the barbecue, you heard from Applejack or Rarity yet? They even Pinkie Promised, and we all know, you don’t break a Pinkie Promise.” Rainbow said in a mocking, sinister tone. Fluttershy shook her head and reached for her phone. “They’d never break a Pinkie Promise, maybe Adagio or Aria, but not those two.” Fluttershy said as she began to flick through her missed messages. But to her surprise, neither of them had messaged the group chat. Everyone had agreed to the plan aside from Rarity and Applejack, and Pinkie nor Fluttershy was about to host an event without them. Rainbow dug into her own pocked and used her one hand to scan through it, all the while her other arm, wrapped itself around Fluttershy’s waist, to keep her from falling off her lap. “Here, I’ll send ‘em a text now.” Rainbow said as she began to rapidly type away at her phone. Rainbow: Hey, you 2, you decided on what ur doin? Cause the rest of us wanna know if you’re coming or not to our BBQ? And if you are, Applejack, u bet ur ass ur cooking. Be there or be square, June 11th. “That should get their attention.” Rainbow said as she leant up and pulled Fluttershy closer. To which, the shy young woman giggled in delight, and laid against Rainbows trimmed chest. -o0o- Rarity huffed as she patted her now rather full belly and shoved away the empty plate before her. “Darling… thank you so much, but I cannot eat another bite.” Rarity said with a slightly defeated, yet somewhat satisfied. It was a compliment to Applejack and her cooking skills. Rarity gave a very pleased smile towards her partner, who had seemingly gone for a second helping of hashbrowns. “Well, I mighty glad you liked it sugarcube, I ain’t ever seen you eat so much! Like a rabid dog finding a carcass in the woods.” Applejack said with a chuckle in her throat, before she started to devour her next set of hashbrowns. Rarity groaned in defeat as she pulled down her baggy top of her bloated stomach and laughed at Applejack’s peculiar comment. “Well, a lady rarely often eats such large meals in the morning, I save that our for-evening meals.” Rarity said as she found the energy to sit up and raise herself fully, to help with digestion. Applejack eyed her with an amused look across her freckled face. “You sayin’ that I ain’t a lady sweetie pie?” Applejack teased, as she went back to finish off the last of her hashbrowns. Rarity huffed and gave a light laugh in response as she reached over for her mint tea. “Darling, please, you are a woman, a n exceptional one at that, and a woman who I get to call mine.” Rarity begun, with a slight sultry tone. Applejack nearly choked as she made her final bite. Applejack’s southern accent might do wonders for Rarity, for the farmgirl, it was Rarity’s use of her velvety tones. “But you my love, are not a lady, all the times you’ve rejected the very idea of dressing up glamorously or having your back massaged and your face doused in a soothing cold clay mixture, and being, well more of a tomboy, much like our dear Rainbow Dash.” Rarity concluded as she sipped on her tea, her eye’s however, were fixated on her girlfriend’s expression. “Well, ya’ll got me there Rare’s, I may not be into all those fancy, schmancy things, but you can hardly talk yourself right now missy.” Applejack said as she stood from the comforts of her chair, to collect their plates. Rarity gulped her tea and gave a shocked expression. “Whatever do you mean darling!? I am always ladylike.” Rarity huffed and crossed her arms. “Sugarcube, Imma be frank with you, you got bed hair, crumbs all down your t-shirt, a stain from the bacon on your left tit, do I need to go on?” Applejack listed off, in a teasing tone. The two, even prior to this relationship often had these spats, the worst was at Twilights sleepover during a storm. But these play-fights only built their friendship, trust, in an odd way, they could confine, or confess, or even tell the other person something was wrong, amiss, or they were being foolish. It always ended with banter, reconciliation, laughter and now, a kiss. Rarity unfolded her arms and laughed a little. “Oh alright, touché my dear, touché.” Rarity said as a smile on her lips returned. “Well, maybe we’ve swapped places, look at you my dear, being all utterly fabulous and cleaning up for your girlfriend!” Rarity teased in return as she gestured towards Applejack, who had already started washing up. “Heh, well, you’re right ‘bout that I suppose, but I tell you what. I may not be into all those fancy schmancy things, but I will tell you one lady like thing I like, and that’s you, sugarcube, matter of fact, I might say love instead.” Applejack said with a cheesy grin, it was an obvious tease, but one laced with upmost truth. Rarity, now feeling more comfortable and satisfied rather than bloated, rose from the table and headed her way over to the sink, and placed a kiss upon her girlfriends’ cheek. “Well darling, I must say, I must feel the same way, I may not be so inclined to enjoy activities such as the work you do at home on the farm or go without my necessities. But one thing always come’s to mind regarding country, that I do so much enjoy, dare I say, adore, and that is you, my cowgirl.” Rarity leaned up again and gave Applejack, a deepened kiss, this time, resulting in Rarity making the emphasised noise of “Mwah!” when she finished the kiss. “D’aww shucks Rare’s, now ya’ll got me blushing redder than a jar of strawberry jam.” Applejack said as the two women erupted in content laughter. However, that laughter was interrupted when both of their phones buzzed against the table in join unison. “Oh? I’ll go check.” Rarity said as she whisked herself over to the table and eagerly took her phone. “It’s Rainbow.” She squinted at the screen. “Glasses Rarity, mustn’t forget your glasses.” She said as she quickly rummaged through her purse and found her rather flamboyant orange spectacles. Proceeding to clear her throat she read Rainbow’s text internally. She detested the way Rainbow shortened words, much like Pinkie and Sonata did. “Darling, the girls wants to know if we are coming to Fluttershy’s barbecue or not, seeing if we can make the date, the 11th of June, which would be next week, Friday.” Rarity paraphrased the text message as she turned her attention to her other half, who was currently stacking away the plates. “I don’t see why not? Besides it will be a great way to spend some time with the girls, maybe even introduce them Dazzlin’ trio to our games ‘n such! And of course, my barbecue.” Applejack said proudly as she finished stacking the plates. She stood triumphantly, hands on hips as she haughtily boasted about her barbecue. In fairness, she had every right to. Rarity had tasted her families barbecue before, and by the stars, was it divine. Although, it made Fluttershy a little upset, Applejack had managed to acquire vegetarian alternatives for her, which was barbecued on an alternate grill. Rarity smirked at her other half, as Applejack approached, she reached up her left hand, as her right was glued to the phone and proceeded to pat her girlfriend’s muscled chest. “Ahh good darling, Rainbow has insisted that you were cooking regardless. And I quote; ‘you bet your ass you’re cooking.’ See.” Rarity said as she turned her screen to face Applejack. The cowgirl grinned in a sort of devilish delight, one that Rarity found secretively attractive. Well, at least she thought it was secretive, Applejack, caught her biting her bottom lip out of the corner of her eye. “Well, least she’s comfortable ‘round me.” Applejack thought internally. “Well, that’s probably ‘cause Rainbow don’t wanna cook herself. That’s a-okay with me, least I can show off for once.” “Careful darling, you’ll be stuck behind that barbecue, and you’ll replace your oestrogen with testosterone.” Rarity teased as she watched the glint of Applejack’s emerald eye’s glow with anticipation. She always knew that Applejack enjoyed a challenge, especially between herself and Rainbow. Much like when Rarity and Applejack play-fought, Rainbow and Applejack had friendly, but extremely competitive challenges. It was always a delight to watch, most of the time. Some challenges made Rarity damn near faint, and Fluttershy cry, whilst Twilight watched in dumbfoundedness, Sunset in awe, and Pinkie, well, just being Pinkie. “Now don’t you worry that pretty lil head o’ yours, I know my limits sugarcube, ‘sides, I got you to balance me out, cool my head off. Though don’t distract me too much, don’t wanna burn myself on the griddle.” Applejack said as she slipped into Rarity’s embrace, this time, she took the cuddled and not the cuddler role. Rarity smiled sweetly and kissed her blonde hair. “Oh, don’t you worry you poor little thing, though I’m not sure what will be hotter for you? The grill, or me in a red swimsuit?” Rarity grinned as she watched Applejack look up with a sterner, but playful expression. “Hey now, t’aint fair!” Applejack said with a smirk. “What? Can’t a lady show off her curves?” Rarity continued. “’Course she can…. Long as she does it front of me.” Applejack bit back, with resulted in a kiss, with bits of laughter thrown in between every soft peck. Rarity eventually pulled away first as suddenly, her eyes shot wide open. She was suddenly hit by a daunting revelation. “WE NEED TO RESPOND TO RAINBOW.” Rarity exclaimed in her usual dramatic dialect, whenever something worried her. “Woahhh there missy, why we in a rush, I was enjoyin’ that.” Applejack moped. “As was I darling, but we made a Pinkie Promise, we can’t risk breaking it.” Rarity said as she leant in towards her girlfriend closer, her hands gripped against Applejacks stocked shoulders. “You know what happens if we break a Pinkie Promise.” Rarity said between gritted teeth. Applejack’s eyes widened to the time when all the girls lied to Pinkie… that resulted in a very difficult day, especially for Rainbow. “Aw shit, yeah… you’re right, best get to it then.” Applejack said with a smile. “Tell the girls we’ll be there, and I’ll bring the food, and some beer, maybe some cider, if we get some made up.” Applejack said as she watched Rarity frantically type. -o0o- BESTIES GROUP CHAT: Rarity: Hello darlings, Applejack’s phone is currently charging, so I’ll be answering for both of us, we’d be delighted to come, we are free all day, and the following weekend too. We’ll be making plans prior to the date, of course, but yes, we’d be so grateful to come along with you girls. Rainbow: Ayyyy can’t wait to see u there then! And u tell AJ that she owes me a rack of ribs. Fluttershy: Oh wonderful, can’t wait to see you both :3 xx Pinkie: I KNEW THEY’D TELL US, I’LL PREPARE ALL THE PARTY ITEMS!! I.CANT.WAIT. xxx Twilight: Can’t wait either girls, make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen! I’ll bring soft drinks. Sunset: Niceee, while Twily brings the soft stuff, I’ll bring the big guns. Aria: Fuck yes, Shimmer, I’m so down to get lit over summer. Sonata: Pinkie babes! I’ll bring some of my party gear too! Rarity: We can not wait Fluttershy, Applejack and I are thrilled, truly, especially as it’s a long weekend too. Pinkie: LONG WEEKEND!? You knowwww what that means! Applejack <3: Uhh, we get to sleep longer? Pinkie: Guess guys! C’mon! Sonata: Um, oh I know, more binging on bad food!? Pinkie: Nope! But also yes! But still NO! Fluttershy: More time with friends and family? Pinkie: Kiinndaaaa, c’monnn guess, Fluttershy is close! Adagio: My phone’s been fucking blowing up, what are you all talking about? This about that BBQ? If so, yes, the girls and I are in. Pinkie: Ooooh Dagi, Dagi!! Guess! Guess! Adagio: Pinkie please, my phone can only take so many notifs. Pinkie: Pleassseee someone guess. Sunset: Camping? Pinkie: YES! Kinda! But I’ll take it! DING DING DING! How about we all sleepover/camp at Fluttershys!? Huh!? huh!? Rarity: A fabulous suggestion my dear, but we can’t assume, that Fluttershy, would just want us to automatically stay over for three nights, it’s up to her ultimately. Fluttershy: Um… I don’t mind, I think it could be fun. Rainbow: Fuck yea! We can all stay round longer, plus, more food, more booze, more chillin’ Sunset: Oh hell yes, I’m with Rainbow on that thought process. Aria: More booze? More sleeping? Sounds like a perfect weekend. PINKIE: YAAYY! LETS DO IT THEN! Rarity: I have to admit, I’m rather up for the idea, we can figure out sleeping arrangements. Of course, Fluttershy has her own room. But I’m sure we can sort this out closer to the time, or on the day. Rather excited darlings! Applejack <3: Yeeehaww! This sounds like it’s gon be a rootin’ tootin’ time ya’ll! Twilight: It certainly does, I’ll prepare some overnight additions, do you mind if I invite Starlight too girls? I meant to ask earlier, but Spike and I got distracted by some schoolwork for Celestia. Fluttershy: Of course not Twilight, she’s more than welcome :3. Rainbow: All good here! Pinkie: Samsies! Sunset: Oh awesome! I’ve met her before, you girls are actually gonna love her. Adagio: If Sunsets cool with it, then I’m cool with it. I’m sure Aria and Sonata would agree. Aria: Yep Sonata: Cool with me!! Rainbow: Of course you’d be cool @Adagio, with whatever Sunset says :p Adagio: Respectfully, RD piss off, bite me even. Sunset: Play nice girls 😉 Rainbow: Bite you? Nah bite Sunset, she’d probably like that heheh Sunset: Wooowww Rainbow, low blow, that was in confidence hahah Rarity: I don’t mean to steer the conversation my darlings, but we’re all settled on Starlight coming and the 11th being a BBQ and sleepover, yes? Because I need to plan many outfits, for many different reasons and weathers. Rainbow: Of course you do, trying to impress someone? Hehe. But, nah 11th is on, sleepover, food and a piss up! Fluttershy: Oh my Rainbow: I gotchu, Flutters x. Fluttershy: Heheh okay :3 x Twilight: Yes Rarity, we’re all set! Can’t wait! Rarity: Fabulous darlings, Applejack and I will travel together, TTFN! -o0o- “Hey, uh sugarcube, can I ask you something, real quick?” Applejack asked softly, her expression also matched the tone of her voice, soft, with a highlight of worry. “Darling what’s wrong? Do you not want to go?” Rarity asked, slightly concerned as she gently placed her hands against Applejack’s broad hips. Applejack let out a small sigh, which was conjoined with a small sigh and blush. “No, no, I wanna go, and thanks for asking. I’m all good, but I was kinda wonderin’, how we gonna say about us, to the girls? We gonna go in guns blazin’, or we gonna hide it? I already know the answer I’d like, but I wanna hear you’re opinion first sweetheart.” Applejack said softly, as she gently wrapped her tanned arms around Rarity’s dainty and sharpened neck. The Fashionistas expression was that of calmness, she listened to every word that Applejack spoke, carefully, and tried to waver which side of the fence Applejack was on. “Well, first of all, thank you for asking, it means a lot, my love. And second of all, why should we hide what we have? You and I, I wanted this for so long, and now I have it, I have you, fully, I don’t want to hide this away. I’m sure the girls would be so supportive of us, and besides, others know already, we both mentioned to some of the girls we were attracted to one another, so what changes if we reveal what we have now… but, I will always respect what you want darling, we’re in this together and both of us need to feel comfortable.” Rarity spoke with such a gentleness that it often reminded Applejack of Fluttershy’s kindness. Her voice was smooth, gently spoken, which caused Applejack’s knees to buckle slightly. All the while, the words Rarity spoke, only caused Applejack to smile further. “You have no idea how happy it makes me, to hear you say that sugarcube. In all honesty, I don’t wanna hide ‘none of this either. You mean so much to me Rare’s, I don’t wanna hide that, not for one second.” Applejack said softly as she edged closer in the embrace, so that their chests touched. Rarity obliged and cuddled in. “Then it’s settled, we will be open with the girls.” Rarity said softly, as a wave of relief flooded her body. “But let’s not post it on social media ‘n all that trash, I wanna tell ’em in person Rare’s, maybe on the day of the barbecue.” Applejack stated as the two had gently begun to sway, side to side. Rarity chuckled softly. “Agreed darling, having them in person would make it easier, besides. I don’t want us to be Facebook Official and gloat about us, before we’ve told them.” Rarity said as she rested her head beneath Applejack’s chin. “Alrighty then, still, at least it being the end of the week, gives us time to relax a little ourselves, we got to plan a second date.” Applejack stated. “Oh don’t you worry darling. I think I have an idea.”