It seemed like Applejack was a busy pony. Sure, from time to time they could spent a day together, but this sort of thing only happened out of luck. Pinkie pie only wanted Applejack to be there for her, but her wish seemed selfish. She had to put Applejack's feelings before her own.
The next day Pinkie pie asked the Cakes if she could stay at Sugar Cube Corner for the entire day. At first the two were slightly confused, but when they saw the hurt in Pinkie pie's eyes they allowed her to stay even though they preferred it when she went out to spend time with her friends.
"Did something happened Pinkie?" Mrs. Cupcake asked, but Pinkie pie only shook her head and smiled.
"No. I just wanted to stay here to help with the shop." Pinkie pie answered.
"But it's your day off and I am perfectly capable of handling the shop." Mrs. Cupcake said as she patted her employee/daughter on the back. "I understand you want to help us out, but I don't like when you spend most of your time working. You should be spending this time with your friends."
"She is right Pinkie." Mr. Carrot Cake commented. "You don't need to worry about us, we'll be fine for the day."
"At least let me watch the kids!" Pinkie pie begged.
"Well..." Mrs. Cupcake scratched her chin. "Alright, but only for a few hours. You need to get out more Pinkie."
Pinkie pie smiled and thanked Mrs. Cupcake and Mr. Carrot Cake. The both of them exchanged worried looks, but reassured themselves when they saw Applejack enter the shop.
"Hello Applejack. What brings you here? Oh, silly me! You clearly are here for Pinkie pie. Right?" She smiled nervously, causing Applejack to raise an eyebrow in confusion.
"Uh. Yes. Is Pinkie home?" Applejack asked as she tried her best to stay calm and composed.
"She's upstairs with the foals!" Mr. Carrot Cake said instantly. "Please. Applejack... Did something happen to Pinkie pie because she hasn't been herself today."
Applejack sighed. She smiled weakly at the Cakes and walked upstairs.
"Pardon the intrusion." She said as she pictured Granny Smith scolding her for entering without excusing herself.
She walked upstairs and saw a opened door. She approached it and heard the giggles of foals from inside. Applejack laughed herself and peeked through the door. Pinkie pie wasn't there. Applejack was confused, until she heard hoof-steps from behind her.
"A-Applejack..."
Applejack turned around and was face to face with Pinkie pie. Who was shocked and had her mouth open agape.