A Dream in Sight: Applejack's Story

About an hour later, she stood before Rarity’s boutique once again. Seeing Rarity through the little window made her doubt herself. Maybe she was just imaging all this. Maybe there was a very simple explanation why there was lipstick on her hat. “But she has always been so friendly to me” Applejack was really thinking this through. “That doesn’t mean she likes you that way though” She told herself. “Maybe I should just forget about it…” Applejack sighed and decided it would best to leave.

But just before she was able to turn around, the door opened, making Applejack's heart jump. “I thought I heard somepony at the door” Rarity smiled.

She was standing in the door opening, looking much more rested than last time. Maybe she had finished the dresses?

“Oh, hi Rarity” Applejack said awkwardly.

“Hi Applejack” Rarity almost giggled.

A few seconds of silence passed by, before Rarity turned her head slightly to the right. “So what can I help you with?”

Applejack had totally forgot her why she had actually come here.
“Oh yeah” Applejack looked up. “My ehh… hat got another hole in it”

Rarity looked at the hat Applejack was casually wearing on her head. “How did that happen so fast?” Rarity asked surprised.

Applejack had to think quickly. She had actually made the hole herself, to have an excuse to visit Rarity.

“I- I walked into a branch” Applejack forced a smile. Did that sound plausible? Applejack couldn’t figure out whether or not Rarity would believe that.

“Well, come inside darling” Rarity then said, inviting her inside.

“Thanks” Applejack felt like kicking herself. She had never felt so awkward before.

Stepping inside, she noticed a couple of dresses laying neatly on her bed. Seems that she really had finished her project.

“Should I mention the dresses to her?” Applejack tried to find things to say.
“So ya’ finally finished your fancy dresses?” Applejack said, looking at the different colored cloth on the bed.

“Yeah. After I finished your hat, I got really inspired, so it was a piece of cake in the end” Rarity responded with a smile.

“Glad to help” Applejack made a pleasant smile back.

Rarity walked over to a table that had unused cloth on it.

“You can place your hat here” Rarity said while making some space on the table.

“Huh? My hat?” Applejack responded.

Rarity looked back at her. “You wanted me to fix it, right?”

“Oh, right!” Applejack had totally forgotten about that.

Rarity looked at her, with a big smile. She obviously found Applejack’s awkwardness funny.

“Are you sure you didn’t come by just to see me?” Rarity jokingly said.

“No no, I really need my thing- I mean, my hat fixed” Applejack was almost unable to take it anymore. She felt with every word she said, she was just making it more awkward.

Suddenly she could hear Rarity yawning. “I’m sorry dear, I’ve barely gotten any sleep” Rarity said as she fell down on her bed.

“Yeah, me neither” Applejack automatically responded.

“Oh, how come?” Rarity asked, still lying on her big bed.

Applejack was not sure what to say. She spent most the night thinking about her feelings towards Rarity.

“Oh, I was just thinking about all kinds of stuff” Applejack tried to keep it short.

“What kinda stuff?” Of course Rarity had to question her further.

Applejack looked up. “Oh you know, all kind of things. Like, work and such. I was also thinking about you” Applejack worded that wrong, even though it was true.

Rarity sat up on her bed and looked at her. “About me?” she asked curiously.

Applejack needed a quick response. “I- I mean, I was thinking about your project. I was kinda worried about you, in the sense of you having a bad day, because.. you had to work all night” Applejack was surprised with what came out of her mouth. She was using words she had never used before. “In the sense of? Where did that come from? What does it even mean?” Applejack thought to herself.

“Aww, you were worried about me?” Rarity smiled. “You’re so sweet” She said, falling back down on her bed.

Applejack couldn’t help but to blush. “I just… really care about you” Applejack responded.
She was walking down a dangerous road.

“If you’re just as tired at me, I can’t imagine how you can walk all the way back home. Why don’t you take a nap here?” Rarity suggested, sending a little smile.

Applejack’s heart suddenly made a grand appearance once again, as she could feel it begging to beat faster.

“I- I guess that would be nice” Applejack was red all over her cheeks.

“Come lay down next to me. I have the most comfortable bed” Rarity was really good at making Applejack blush, whether it was intentional or not.

She gazed the room one more time. Applejack could feel a small heat. “It does look inviting” Applejack had to admit. Applejack proceed to take off her hat, with the small hole in it. She looked at Rarity who was looking at her and began walking towards the bed. Every step she took, she could feel the heat more intensely. It was driving her insane. “Dangit. This feeling is like the one yesterday”.

She took the last few steps before placing herself a short distance from Rarity on the bed, crossing her legs in fear that she might be wet. Applejack felt like she needed to say something. Maybe Rarity could give her signs on what she felt towards her.

“It really is a comfortable bed. Would want to sleep in a bed like this for days” Applejack said as she placed herself more comfortable.

“You can always take a nap here if you have problems sleeping” Rarity responded.

Applejack was facing away from Rarity, but she slowly tilted her head more towards Rarity.

“I don’t know about you,” Rarity continued.
“but I am much more comfortable when there is another pony present. One I can trust”

Though Applejack was unable to see Rarities facial expression, she could hear in her words that she was somewhat sad.

“She is sleeping alone this whole week, since Sweetie Belle went on some camp trip” Applejack thought.

She finally turned her whole body so she was facing Rarity, who was lying on her back, looking up.
“This is my chance” Applejack had to build up a lot of courage fast. Though she hesitated, she began moving her hoof to place it on Rarity, trying not to shake too much. When she gently placed her right hoof on Rarity’s shoulder, she spoke out some words.

“You’re the sweetest pony I know” Applejack said quietly.

Rarity began tilting her head to the left, looking into Applejack’s eyes.

“I- I don’t know what to say. Thank you Applejack” Rarity replied with a noticeable blush.

They were both gazing into each others eyes. There was something about Rarity. She had a look in her eyes… like, lust.

“Rarity. How come there was lipstick on my hat?” Applejack looked at Rarity, who’s expression didn’t change. Suddenly she placed her hind leg between Applejack’s, and moved her body close, just before looking up, placing a gentle kiss upon Applejack’s lips. Applejack’s heart stopped for a second.