The two mares slept well into the day. It was nearing noon before Applejack woke up. She opened up her eyes and, just like the night before, saw Rainbow still cuddled up to her, sleeping soundly. Applejack smiled lightly, then gave Rainbow's nose a small nuzzle. She didn't want to wake her up, so she didn't move until Rainbow woke up about ten minutes later. She woke up to Applejack's smiling face, and it made her smile.
"Morning, Rainbow. Sleep well?" asked Applejack, still not drawing away.
"I slept good; probably the best in a while. You?"
"Better 'n usual." They didn't really want to, but they got up and stretched before heading down to the kitchen for food. "Sit and wait," Applejack said to Rainbow as she trotted into the kitchen, "Ah'm gonna whip up some pancakes for us. Least I could do since you're mah guest, right?" Rainbow went and sat at the dining table, watching Applejack cook their food. It didn't take long before a plate of pancakes were piled before Rainbow.
"Wow, these look good!" Rainbow exclaimed. She took a bite, "They taste really good, too. Almost as good as Pinkie's. Who taught you how to cook?" she asked.
"Believe it or not, Big Mac. Growing up, he used to have a passion for it, but has grown off of it in his later years." This made Rainbow laugh a little; the thought of Big Mac wearing a frilly apron, cooking food for his family. But, he taught Applejack well.
Applejack made her own plate and the two ate all of the pancakes that were made. After they were done, Applejack rinsed off the dishes and went into the living room and sat down on the couch. Rainbow did the same, sitting and leaning against her. Applejack put a hoof around Rainbow and hugged her closer.
"So what now? Are we..?" asked Applejack.
"Do you wanna be?" Rainbow replied, turning to face Applejack.
"Well... yeah. I think it'd be fun. I really do like you Rainbow." With this, Rainbow rested her head on Applejack's chest, sighing happily.
"Then I guess it's official, huh? We're fillyfriends." Rainbow never thought she'd say that, at least with Applejack. Applejack never thought she'd hear that, either. What were they going to say to their friends? Will they accept it? Should they hide it? The two mares weren't really worrying about that right now though; all they wanted was to enjoy each others company.
It was late afternoon before Rainbow and Applejack left Sweet Apple Acres. They were going to Twilight's castle for a meeting, and they were nervous about what they were going to say. Applejack was more nervous than Rainbow though, and it was up to her to calm her down.
"Applejack, calm yourself, you're shaking the ground beneath you!" Rainbow said, putting a hoof on Applejack's back.
The feeling of Rainbow's hoof calmed her down and she looked at her, sighing, "Ah'm sorry, just so nervous. I mean, they're our friends 'n all but..."
"It's going to be alright, AJ. I promise. Do you trust me?" Rainbow tilted Applejack's face back up to hers, smiling, and it made Applejack smile too.
"I trust ya, Rainbow." Rainbow gave her a kiss on the cheek and they continued to make their way to the castle. When they got there, all of their friends were already there, waiting on them. They had been waiting for close to an hour, wondering where the two were. When they finally entered the throne room, Twilight was the very first to speak.
"Oh, finally you two are here. We've been waiting a while for you guys. Where were you?" Twilight asked as Rainbow and Applejack took to their thrones. The two looked at each other, then at their friends.
"Are you gonna tell them, or am I?" asked Rainbow.
"Tell us what, darlings?" Rarity asked.
"Ooh! Is there a party?!" exclaimed Pinkie Pie, jumping up in her seat.
"Now calm down, y'all. Let me get to it." Applejack took a deep breath then said, "Me 'n Rainbow are fillyfriends."
The room was silent; even Pinkie, the most flamboyant of the six, was at a small loss for words. Suddenly, she belted out, "Ha! You owe me twenty bits, Twilight!"
"Wait what?" Rainbow asked.
"I can't believe this," said Twilight as she levitated twenty bits to Pinkie from the other room. "Pinkie said that you two were gonna get together, and I didn't really think so. But, I guess I was wrong, huh?"
"I think that's wonderful, dear! You two are definitely fit for each other," piped Rarity.
"So adorable. You two will definitely be happy together," added Fluttershy.
"I think a party's in order for the happy couple!" exclaimed Pinkie.
"Woah now, let's not be blowing this up bigger than it has to be." Applejack said.
"I'm down for a party, Pinkie." said Rainbow. That slightly irritated Applejack, but she reluctantly agreed to the party after that. At least her friends were accepting of the two, right? It's so common anymore that if two close friends start dating, or even two mares or colts for that matter, that it's frowned upon. Luckily, Applejack and Rainbow had really good friends that support them. Not everypony is lucky enough to have that.
After the commotion died down, it was time to get to business. The six had a meeting about the supposed delegates visiting from Yakyakistan. After that, they dismissed themselves back to home, as it was late by the time it was over. Rainbow and Applejack, as expected, left together. They decided to take a walk before parting ways.
The two eventually found a clear patch by a lake to rest at. They went and laid down next to each other, looking over the water. It was peaceful, quiet, a happy time. "Isn't it beautiful?" asked Applejack, looking over at her fillyfriend.
"I can think of something more beautiful," replied Rainbow with a smirk.
"Oh?" challenged Applejack, "Like what?"
Rainbow gave a lustful smile. "Maybe you?"
"Oh hush, Dashie," Applejack replied with a blush. She nuzzled up to Rainbow, continuing to look out over the lake.
"Dashie? That's a new nickname."
"Do you not like it?" Applejack asked.
"Of course I do, Applejack," Rainbow replied. The two continued to rest against each other; the beginning of a beautiful relationship. "I'm so glad you finally told me you liked me, Applejack. I thought I'd have to eventually."
"Well it wasn't easy. It wasn't my original intention of the sleepover, either. The opportunity was there and Ah took it. And Ah'm glad Ah did." Applejack met Rainbow's gaze, and Rainbow met hers. Applejack looked down. Butterflies were swarming in her stomach. How badly she just wanted to-
Rainbow leaned in and kissed Applejack. She was shocked, yet relieved, as she accepted the kiss generously and closed her eyes. The two were locked together for a minute until Rainbow pulled away. "That was... amazing," Applejack said.
"Get used to it, AJ. There's plenty more whenever you want," Rainbow replied, nuzzling back up to Applejack. The two looked back over the lake, just in time to see the sun set over the horizon. It was beautiful; the two mares agreed on that. They both knew they had to go soon, but they couldn't pry themselves away from each other. It was definitely love holding them together, and plenty of that was present this night.