Rainbow still couldn't believe she agreed to this sleepover, even as she was walking up to Applejack's barn. It was so unexpected and random that Applejack would even ask this of her, and it got Rainbow suspicious to say the least. At least they would get to watch some Rom/Com movies, Rainbow's favorite genre of movie. That's a secret, so don't tell.
Rainbow approached the barn door. She barely got a hoof on it before Applejack swung it open. Rainbow flinched in surprise, and shock at what Applejack was wearing. She had on a blue pajama suit with lighter blue apples all over it, and it buttoned up down the front. "Howdy, Rainbow! Excited for this sleepover?" Applejack asked, ushering Rainbow inside with a hoof.
"Um.... I guess? I mean, I'm sure it will be fun. Didn't think you'd already be in your PJ's though." Rainbow replied, pointing to AJ's attire.
Applejack snorted a laugh. "Well why wouldn't I? It's a sleepover, right?" She leaped onto the couch in the living room. "So what do you wanna do first?"
Rainbow didn't have to think long before she blurted out, "Can we watch a movie?"
Applejack smirked, knowing she would ask almost immediately. "Of course, Rainbow. Which one? I've got Someone Like You or Maid in Manehattan." Both of these were, of course, Rom/Com movies. Applejack held them up so Rainbow could see the covers of each. While Maid in Manehattan sounded like a much more interesting story, Someone Like You is one Rainbow has seen before, so she pointed to that one, to play it safe, of course. "Not a bad choice. I like this one, too." She got up and placed it in the movie player and jumped back onto the couch.
Rainbow awkwardly stood there, waiting for the movie to start. She didn't know where to sit. She felt it was rude to sit on the floor in front of the couch, and you can't sit in Granny's chair. So, Rainbow stood there, shuffling her hooves. Luckily, Applejack offered her a seat on the couch next to her, which she previously took all of. Rainbow sat next to her, getting comfortable for the movie. Applejack continued to lay, but more curled up to give Rainbow some room.
The movie starts and Rainbow grows more anticipated for it. Even though she already knew what the movie was about, she felt as if it was the first time she's ever watched it; a fresh new start feeling, and it coursed through her veins. She didn't really understand why, but she passed it off. Rainbow laid back against the couch, slightly leaning against Applejack's hind legs, but AJ didn't seem to mind.
The two were fairly quiet during the movie, laughing at the funny parts, slightly cringing but secretly enjoying the romantic parts, and overall just enjoying the movie. About halfway into it, Rainbow began to yawn more often than not, and finally Applejack spoke up. "You ain't gonna fall sleep on me, are ya?"
"Psh, no. I got this," Rainbow replied, holding back yet another yawn.
"Ah think you should go get your jammies on before you fall asleep." Rainbow didn't object; she was getting more and more tired, and it was only nine thirty. But, Rainbow is usually always tired anyways, so it wasn't that shocking. Rainbow went into the next room to change, leaving AJ alone with the movie. It had just gotten to the main romance scene of the movie, and the ponies on screen were... well... really getting into it. It reminded Applejack why she had invited Rainbow over in the first place. Yes, she wanted a sleepover with her friend, but now Applejack had a great opportunity to admit her feelings for Rainbow. She had been wanting to tell her for a long time, but now she was having a bit of trouble finding the right words though, and every time she was about to, a scene in the movie would interrupt and would throw Applejack off and had to start all over again. It was starting to really eat away at her.
After about three minutes, Rainbow returned in her pajamas. They were the same design as a Wonderbolt outfit; the symbol designs even matched in positioning. The only real difference between these and a real uniform was that they looked a lot softer. AJ couldn't help but stare at Rainbow; she was really cute in them.
"Um, AJ? Do you have a staring problem or...?" Rainbow asked, eyeing Applejack on the couch. It was obvious she was lost in some sort of trance.
Applejack shook her head and looked away, hiding her blush. "A-Ah ain't got no problem. Ah was just waiting on ya to return is all." She quickly turned back to the movie and focused on that, and Rainbow sat next to her again, not leaning on her though. They continued to watch the movie- even all the sappy and really romantic parts. Through it though, Applejack couldn't really focus on anything but her own thoughts. 'Gosh darn it, Applejack, why'd ya have to go 'n stare at her like that?' she thought, feeling her face grow hot again. 'C'mon now, ya gotta tell her. Ya gotta tell her before it's too late.'
Before they knew it, the movie was over. Rainbow was starting to get tired again; Applejack staring at her woke her up earlier. She stood up and stretched, as did AJ. "Hey Applejack, think it's time to head to bed yet?" Rainbow asked, "I think even you're getting tired by now." It was true. Applejack had been growing more and more tired for the past hour now, but she still hasn't told Rainbow...
"Don't ya think you can stay up a bit longer, Rainbow?" Applejack asked, hoping she would get lucky. Rainbow let out a large, and rather loud, yawn, which gave AJ her answer.
"Applejack, c'mon, why do you want to stay up still? It's near midnight. The movie was long and I'm tired. So are you. Let's go to bed. We still have the morning, right?" Applejack looked down, sighed, and nodded. "Now, where am I sleeping?" Applejack hadn't even thought about sleeping arrangements! Where would Rainbow sleep? Surely not out her on the couch like some castaway. Not Granny Smith's room, or Big Mac's. Applebloom's? No, she wouldn't be happy, even if it was just Rainbow.
"Ah... guess my room with me. Unless you want me to sleep out here while you sleep in my room?"
"Please AJ, I'm not that stingy." This made Applejack smile; this could work out after all.
"Well c'mon then, Rainbow, Ah guess it's time to hit the hay." She led Rainbow up to her room. Applejack had a good size bed, so surely they would both fit and have ample room to sleep- even though AJ would rather have it much closer. "Which side ya want?" Applejack asked, jumping on to her bed.
"I don't care. I just want to sleep." Rainbow said, jumping next to Applejack on the bed. She crawled up and laid face down in the pillow, her back to Applejack. Applejack laid on the pillow next to her, laying her back against Rainbow's, thinking about how she's gonna say this before Rainbow passes out. What if it was too late?
Applejack spoke quietly, "Rainbow?"
"H-huh?" said Rainbow, a bit groggily, "Need something AJ?"
"Can I uh.. Can I.... Talk to you for a minute?"
"Um... Sure. What about?" She turned over, facing Applejack and she did the same. They were face to face.
"W-Well... I've been meaning to uh... Say something for awhile now."
"Like?" Rainbow grew curious.
"Y-you see... I..." Applejack sighs, not knowing how to say this. This wasn't a strong suit of hers, talking about feelings and such. She had the most beautiful mare in the world and her full attention right in front of her, yet she couldn't say hat she needed to.
"Applejack," Rainbow says, putting a hoof on hers, "You know you can tell me anything. I'm your friend, right? It's what I'm here for."
Applejack felt Rainbow's hoof on hers, and it lifted her a little bit, enough to get something out. "I-I like you...." Rainbow was silent; maybe she didn't understand? She tried again. "I really like you, Rainbow..." Applejack squeezed Rainbow's hoof to keep herself from stammering.
"W-What exactly do you mean, AJ? Like... Fillyfriend like..?" Applejack looked down and nodded, showing how embarrassed she was with a deep red blush on her face now. Rainbow just smiled. "I totally knew it."
Applejack's head shot back up to Rainbow's eyes. "H-Huh?"
"AJ, I've known you liked me for a while now. I was just waiting on you to tell me." Applejack's heartbeat started to slow down and she started to relax a bit more. She knew; Rainbow already knew.
"Why didn't ya tell me though? Would've made it a lot easier for me," asked Applejack.
"True, but I know that the element on honesty couldn't keep a secret from anypony, even something like that. It was only a matter of time. I do appreciate you telling me though. You've got guts." Rainbow smiled at her, and she smiled back. "Now, how about we get some sleep?"
Applejack yawned. "Sounds like a good plan to me, Rainbow." Applejack shut her eyes, about to go to sleep. All of a sudden, she felt hooves fall around her and a muzzle in her chest. Applejack opened up one eye to see Rainbow cuddled up to her, already asleep. She looked adorable. Applejack gently pulled her closer and held her, resting her head against Rainbow's. She soon fell asleep, smiling happily.