Applejack wiped the sweat off of her brow, as she tended the last field at Sweet Apple Acres.

Despite her recent escapades with Rainbow Dash and her new relationship, work still needed to be done. And it was done, for today anyway, and Applejack made her way over to a small shed near the house. Faint sounds of construction could be heard from inside.

“Can I come in?” Applejack asked from outside.

“Wait, wait, I need to cover it up first,” Rainbow Dash said with a panic. Applejack sighed. She knew exactly what Rainbow Dash was working on, she drafted the plans herself. Both she and Applejack were fairly confident with construction, though not confident enough to draft designs for furniture. Fortunately, Applebloom was good enough to design, and Applejack was good enough at manipulating Applebloom and her tween anxt to get her to do most of the design work, without actually knowing what she was making.

Thus did Applejack hobble together several of Applebloom’s designs into something legible from a construction stand point. And so the designs for an Applejack sized high chair and crib were “drafted” and that was currently what Rainbow Dash was working on. Despite knowing full well what it was Rainbow Dash was hiding, Rainbow Dash insisted on hiding it, for fear of ruining the surprise. Never mind that she was hiding these things in Applejack’s shed, covered with a sheet. Nothing was stopping Applejack from lifting the sheet when Rainbow Dash left, and she did all of the time, just to make sure Rainbow Dash wasn’t messing up the design, and to make subtle improvements and repairs to it.

Despite how not a surprise the contents under the sheet were, Applejack found Rainbow Dash’s behavior cute, and allowed it to continue.

“Finish your chores?” Rainbow Dash asked as she emerged from the shed.

“Yeah,” Applejack said with a huff. “Finished with your surprise?” Applejack put emphasis on the word surprise as she knew exactly what it was.

“Almost done,” Rainbow Dash said proudly. “Should be done by the sleepover.”

“It’d go faster if you let me help,” Applejack said as she and Rainbow Dash began walking to Applejack’s house.

“I’ve got it,” Rainbow Dash said defensively. “You worried I won’t do it right?” Rainbow Dash asked as if she were issuing a challenge.

“Nope I know you got it,” Applejack said, confident because she had been secretly inspecting the project at night.

Due to the busy lives of high school seniors, the promised sleepover hadn’t yet occurred, being postponed for a few weeks until everyone was free. Which was fine with Rainbow Dash and Applejack, who were free to indulge in their relationship for a while longer. Not only with Applejack being little, but also time for them to act normal around each other. Sub consciously the two were worried that they wouldn’t be compatible when they weren’t playing, but they found that their normal friendship adapted to a romantic relationship fairly well. Even with the unusual dynamic even their normal reactions had, things remained mostly the same.

Rainbow Dash held her hand out, and Applejack obediently grabbed it, and allowed Rainbow Dash to lead her. Applejack planted a small kiss on Rainbow Dash’s cheek, not getting or expecting a response, She quietly followed Dash’s lead, not really paying attention to where she was going, trusting her friend to lead her to their destination.

They did find their way to Applejack’s house, and Rainbow Dash playfully swatted at Applejack’s rear.

“Take a shower, you stink.” Rainbow Dash commanded. Applejack gave an angry sigh, but knew better than to back talk Rainbow Dash or she would get more than a playful swat. Also Rainbow Dash likely had a point. Applejack quietly voiced her anger before moving off to the bathroom.

After her shower, Applejack discovered that Rainbow Dash had already set out some clothes for her. It was a green one piece dress with a white collar. Of course Applejack wasn’t usually the biggest fan of dresses, despite recent events warming her up to them a little. Rainbow Dash however, thought she looked cute in them, so wearing dresses had become more common.

After the quick change Applejack presented herself down stairs to Rainbow Dash.

“Looking good,” Rainbow Dash said approvingly.

“Is there a special occasion?” Applejack asked.

“I don’t need a special occasion to dress my little girl up nicely,” Rainbow Dash said motioning for Applejack to sit in her lap.

“I know I was just askin’,” Applejack said obediently sitting in Rainbow Dash’s lap as instructed. Applejack remained silent as Rainbow Dash slid some white stockings up Applejack’s legs.

“We are going out to eat though, so I expect you to look your best, and be on your best behavior,” Rainbow Dash said helping Applejack into some Mary Jane style shoes. Of course Rainbow Dash wasn’t dressed nearly as nicely, sporting just a t-shirt and jeans, but that was to be expected. Applejack didn’t complain. She rarely had a choice of what she wore, or where the two of them ate when she was with Rainbow Dash so it wasn’t worth it to complain.

Once again Rainbow Dash held out her hand and once again Applejack took it without question as Rainbow Dash led the two of them to her restaurant of choice. It was a small casual restaurant, and Applejack was definitely overdressed. This annoyed her more than usual she sat down next to Rainbow Dash at a small table. Applejack didn’t even bother with a menu, as Rainbow Dash perused for the both of them.

“I’d like a burger if that’s ok,” Applejack requested. Rainbow Dash grunted. When the waitress arrived Rainbow Dash ordered burgers for the two of them. After some pouting from Applejack, she even let Applejack get fries as well, though she had to settle for water to drink to make up for it.

“What’s wrong?” Rainbow Dash asked concerned.

“I’m too overdressed,” Applejack complained. “You know I don’t like wearing dresses.”

“You were fine with dresses last weekend,” Rainbow Dash countered.

“That’s different,” Applejack whined. “I wasn’t being big.”

“You aren’t acting very big now,” Rainbow Dash said sternly. Applejack groaned annoyed. “You’re my little, and I want you to look nice,” Rainbow Dash said with a hint of finality.

“I know,” Applejack pouted. “I’m not trying to stop you from dressing me how you want.” Applejack calmed down as the waitress brought the two their food. “Just think about that next time ok,” Applejack said once the waitress had left.

“If you’re a good girl I’ll think about,” Rainbow Dash said sweetly. Applejack grunted as she began to take a bite of her burger. “What’s really wrong, baby?” Rainbow Dash asked knowingly. Applejack gave another hmph as she ate some fries. Rainbow Dash sighed, “You’re nervous about the sleepover this weekend aren’t you?” Applejack sunk a little lower in her seat, and Rainbow Dash knew she had guessed correctly. If Rainbow Dash was being honest, she too was nervous about the event, and that was part of the reason Applejack was as overly dressed as she was. Rainbow Dash and Applejack both quietly ate as the realization set in.

They finished eating quickly and quietly, the tension from the brief scuffle they had evaporated as they finished their meal. When they finished, Applejack and Rainbow Dash quietly began to make their way back.

“It’s getting kind of late, you don’t have to walk me home,” Applejack said as she was following Rainbow Dash.

“I need to do something before I head home,” Rainbow Dash said quickly. Once they entered the boundaries of Sweet Apple Acres Rainbow Dash slowed her pace. “Hey I’m sorry ok,” Rainbow Dash said quietly. “I think we’re both a little nervous about the sleep over this weekend. I think I’ve been a little hard on you tonight.”

“Yeah, you’re right,” Applejack admitted. “I’ve been acting out a little too.” At this point the two of them had made it back to Applejack’s shed. “What do we have to worry about anyway? They’re our friends right?”

“Yeah nothing to worry about,” Rainbow Dash echoed, though neither of them seemed convinced. “I don’t know why I’m nervous about it,” Rainbow Dash admitted.

“Me neither, but I am.” There was a moment of silence.

“Hey well who cares if they don’t like it,” Rainbow Dash said proudly. “We don’t need them anyway.”

“Yeah,” Applejack said getting swallowed up in Rainbow Dash’s emotion.

“They invited us anyway, and said we could be as little as we want.”

“And if they change their minds …”

“We’ll just leave,” Rainbow Dash said finishing Applejack’s sentence. “We don’t need them when we have each other.” Rainbow Dash finished by kissing Applejack on the lips and embracing her in a hug. Applejack hugged back.

“I feel better about it now,” Applejack said giggling.

“Yeah me too,” Rainbow Dash said returning her friends girlish giggle. The two giggled their way into Applejack’s said, shutting the door behind them.

Author's Note

This is just a quick little chapter before we move on to the sleepover arc. I wanted to show a little bit of Applejack and Rainbow Dash when they weren't playing, just their normal every day relationship. It's also an opportunity to set up another Chekhov's gun list. We can see Rainbow Dash working on the high chair and crib, and you can bet those are going to be used soon. As always i hope you guys enjoy