Thanks to PolarisFlare For editing.
Blooming Love
Chapter 5 - Spending the Night with the Apple Family
You and Apple Bloom started to head back to the familiar part of Sweet Apple Acres. Apple Bloom seemed to enjoyed the experience of stargazing and you were happy to see her like this. She had a smile on her face and she appeared to be bouncing in joy. You felt relaxed as the wind blew across your face, giving that refreshing sensation. The moon was shining on the whole orchard revealing the path back to the house.
Your mind started to drift off to another place. You were wondering if your mum would be worried about you. Most of the time, she wasn't really a protective mother who'd always make you stay indoors.If you were ever home late or something related to that she would be a little worried, but not make a huge fuss over it. She knew you could take care of yourself if you ever got into any trouble, so she trusted you a lot.
“Um... Are ya okay?” Apple Bloom said in worry.
“Oh... er yeah I’m great, just thinking is all,” you say.
Apple Bloom calmed down a little.
“Oh that’s great! I just thought you were... well never mind,” Apple Bloom said the last part quietly.
“Oh.. uh okay?” you said in confusion.
The night sky was starting to get covered in dark clouds. The moon’s light that once shined on the both of you had now disappeared. The wind caused the leaves to fall around the place, some landing in either your mane or face. You knew what was going to happen soon, and by the looks of Apple Bloom, her change of pace said so. A few spots of rain started to fall from the sky gently landing on the tip of your snout.
“Apple Bloom, I think its starting to rain. And by the looks of those clouds, I don't think we should be hanging around here anymore longer.”
CRACK
Apple Bloom screamed in fear. She leaped off the ground and grabbed hold of your shoulders as fast as she could. She was shaking, her breathing increased and so did her heartbeat. Due to her latching onto your shoulders, you could feel her shivers and heavy panting. Apple Bloom soon noticed her actions and blushed madly. She immediately let go of you and backed a few meters away.
“S-sorry for that, I kinda freaked out 'n all.”
“It’s okay. That lightning was kinda surprising, and I don't blame you if you’re scared, Now I think we should hurry. If there’s thunder, then that means rain will soon follow.”
Apple Bloom nodded and trailed just behind you. Afterwards, you picked up something she said to herself.
“I'm so stupid.”
Finally, after walking through bushes and muddy areas of the orchard, you made it back to the barn just in time as it was beginning to rain quite heavily. You stood outside under the cover trying to clean yourself with the cloth Apple Bloom had given you, as well with the bucket of water to use for more efficient cleaning. Applejack offered you both to bathe together. You were going to accept until Apple Bloom instantly backed down the offer and smiled sheepishly. For a second, she looked embarrassed. But since you didn't want to cause the Apple family any trouble, you went along with her.
“Wow! That storm sure looks darn nasty. How ya gonna get home?”
You opened your mouth, about to speak when Applejack cut you off.
“He ain't going nowhere He's staying' the night!”
“WHAT!?” both you and Apple Bloom said in unison.
Applejack giggled to herself when she saw the foals’ reaction.
“Well ah thought about it. You two seem to get along together quite well. And since he has no way of getting back home looks like he'll be spending the night here!” she said.
At first, You didn't seem to mind spending the night. In fact, you kinda wanted to for some strange reason, but your mum would be starting to get a little worried. The storm was making it worse too. She might start to freak out and wonder where you were. Apple Bloom had a little smile on her face. You quite didn't know why, but she seemed a little excited.
“I'm sorry. But I have to get home. I mean, my mom would kill me if I don't get home soon,” you said in a rushed tone.
“Nonsense, I will explain everything in the morning to her. Besides, she wouldn't want you to go outside in the middle of a storm. She'll understand. Trust me!” she said in assurance.
You decided to take her word for it, for now.
“Sis, Ah'm starvin'! what's fer supper?” Apple Bloom yelled with a hint of desperation.
“Apple pie! I got it out of the oven just as you two came back. Should have cooled down by now. Come on in!” Applejack said leading the two of you inside the Apple family's house.
Once inside, you were lead to what appeared to be the kitchen. There appeared to be a large wooden circle table in one of the corner along with 4 other chairs, but on the table was something that made you salivate in hunger. There laid the most delicious-looking masterpiece of a pastry.
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After the mouth watering treat was finished, Apple Bloom decided to give you a tour of the house. On the outside it seemed very big. But on the inside, it was pretty small. Well, much smaller compared to your house, but that didn't bother you one bit. In fact, it felt kind of cosy. By now it was starting to get late and everyone in the house was asleep, Except for the the two of you.
The sounds of heavy rain and thunder could be heard from outside. Every now and then lightning would flash through the windows making Apple Bloom flinch or cringe in fear. She finally came to her room. You followed her inside and sat on the wooden floorboards. Apple Bloom told you to be a little quiet knowing her brother was sleeping just down the hall. By this time, you started to get a little nervous. It was just you two and every time it started to get quiet, it gets a little awkward. The impact of raindrops on the windows and the booming thunder can only be heard.
Before you were about to speak, Apple Bloom gave out a massive yawn and rubbed her eyes, “I think ah'm gonna hit the hay.” she said lazily. Her bow had now been taken off of her head and placed just on the table beside her bed.
“Me too.” you said in response. After all, you had been cleaning all day for 3 hours straight, so you were pretty tired.
“So umm... am I sleeping on the floor?” you asked in confusion.
“Of course not! You're sleeping in... ma bed tonight...” Apple Bloom said looking at the floor. A blush obviously shown on her face.
“I can't do that! where will you sleep?” you asked.
“O-on the ground,” she said bluntly.
“Apple Bloom, I'm not going to sleep in your bed.”
“Well, that’s your only option.” she said. “ah mean, i'll just grab a pillow and a blanket from the wardrobe, ah'll be fine.”
You didn't want Apple Bloom sleeping on the hard wooden floor. Even if you gave her the bed, she still wouldn't sleep in it. That is until you came up with a slightly risky idea. You jumped in the bed and laid down.
“Hop in.”
“Wh-what did ya say?” She asked.
“I said ‘hop in’. This will make both of us happy.”
She turned away, looking in another direction away from your face. She seemed to be blushing a deep crimson red. You could also feel a blush appearing on your cheeks.
“A-are ya sure? I mean, I don't want to cause any trouble,” she said with a silver of excitement.
“Apple Bloom, it’s your bed and I'm totally fine sleeping together. Now hop in,” you said with a smile.
“O-ok...”
Apple Bloom gently crawled onto the bed. She almost fell onto the ground, but made it up nonetheless. Since there was only one pillow, you had no choice but to share with her. Luckily it was just big enough for the two of you. Her body was far apart from yours, and she appeared to be trying her best not to look at you. Moments later and the two of you were comfortable, you blew out the candle that once was lighting up the whole room. Now only flashes of lightning illuminate the bedroom.
“Good night, Apple Bloom.”
“G-good night.” she said shyly. facing in the other direction.