After spending the morning in the bedroom, Twilight and Rainbow left the castle to go and find something for lunch. The couple enjoyed a daze of happiness and relief, leaning against each other and nuzzling as they walked into town. The good weather had stuck around from yesterday, the skies cleared by Rainbow's coworkers and the ground warmed by Celestia's sun. Flowers were in bloom and the grass shone a vibrant green, lighting up Ponyville's first days of spring.
Twilight sighed in bliss. Despite the confusion and emotion that ripped yesterday apart, she was next to the pegasus she loved, sharing the beautiful day together. The alicorn waved at passing ponies, smiling shyly whenever they smirked or giggled knowingly. Still feeling passionate, she turned and kissed Rainbow's cheek, which immediately developed a blush.
"Heh, thanks, Twi." The daredevil responded. Rainbow's eyes wandered across the signs above Ponyville's restaurants and shops, unsure of what she felt like eating. "Any ideas on lunch?"
The princess shook her head. "I don't really care. How about we just eat at the cafe?" She pointed across the street, drawing Rainbow's attention to a small building with two tables set outside its doors.
"Alright, sounds great." Rainbow guided her marefriend to the cafe, stopping at the door where a pink and purple mare stood. "Hi, Berryshine. Can we get a table for two?"
The mare offered the pair a smile. "Sure thing, Rainbow Dash." She walked over to one of the tables and set down two menus. "Why don't you two take a look at our menu, and I'll be right back with some water." With Twilight's thanks, Berryshine walked inside the cafe.
The princess of friendship sat down across from her marefriend and picked up her menu. The alicorn's eyes scanned the choices before her until she heard a giggle. Glancing up, Twilight found Rainbow with a hoof over her mouth, stifling a laugh. "What's so funny, Rainbow?" She inquired.
In response, Rainbow shook her head and looked down to her menu with a smile still plastered on her face. "It's nothing."
Twilight cocked her head. "What? C'mon, just tell me." Her marefriend's giggling continued before she received a proper answer.
"I just think you look cute when you read." Rainbow told her new lover.
At this, Twilight blushed. She tried to give the mare across from her a glare, but couldn't stop herself from smiling. "Not as cute as you look when you smirk like that."
Rainbow chuckled and leaned across the table, gently placing her lips on Twilight's. This kiss was not the most passionate or deep that couple had ever shared, but it was just as meaningful. The cyan pegasus closed her eyes and spread her wings, relishing in her marefriend's soft lips and warm breath. She was all but lying on the table, completely lost in emotion, when a timid interruption came from the couple's waitress.
"Umm... You two ready to order?" Berryshine asked quietly. Once Rainbow scrambled back into her seat, cheeks redder than the streak in her hair, Berryshine continued. "Sorry to butt in, girls. Need a minute to look at the menu some more?"
Twilight recovered faster than her companion, forcing down the pink on her face. "No thank you, I think we're all set. I'll take a daisy sandwich, and Rainbow..." Her marefriend nodded silently. "Rainbow will have the same."
Once the mare had left with their orders, Twilight and Rainbow locked eyes. Embarrassment faded away and grew into matching grins, which turned into hysterical laughter. The couple were in tears, overwhelmed by the absurdity of the situation. After the two calmed down, they heard a sound in the distance. Turning to look at the source of the foreign noise, the ponies saw a large storm cloud coming from the Everfree Forest. Rogue streaks of lightning shot out sporadically, rain pouring from the bottom of the monstrous puff. Members of the weather team raced towards the offending cloud, ready to turn it away from town.
"Oh man, and I was gonna take the afternoon off!" Rainbow exclaimed. The daredevil stood from her chair, but quickly stopped herself from leaving. A short, one sided debate filled her thoughts for only a moment before she sat back down. She addressed Twilight casually, showing her back to the approaching storm. "Eh, my team can handle it. I have more important things to do." She laid her head down on her forelegs, staring sweetly at her marefriend.
Twilight, while flattered, gave Rainbow a concerned look. "I appreciate the sentiment, honestly, but I think you should make an exception for this. We can't have our date if that cloud floods Ponyville, anyway." The alicorn leaned in and kissed Rainbow again, only more quickly and chastely. "Go be a hero, okay?"
Rainbow flared her wings and pumped a hoof into the air. "Yes, ma'am! Love you Twi, be right back!" The pegasus wasted no time in bolting from the cafe, charging towards the cloud with not only a desire to reach it, but to return as quickly as she could.
Twilight sighed as she watched her marefriend fly away. Her wings beat with power and authority, and her colorful tail fluttered behind her like a banner. Rainbow was the kind of pony that could move mountains, and would not rest until she had helped anypony and everypony who needed help. That mare could have anypony she wanted, but she chose me. The princess thought. Yep Twilight, you did pretty well for yourself.