It was a normal day at Canterlot High School and all was going as normal. It was around the time of the last lunch period of the day and currently five friends were hold up in the music/band room which had become like a usual hang out spot for their group. Currently the room was occupied by five of the rainbooms and two of its members were missing from the picture: Applejack and Rarity were missing much to the confusion of the other five and each of them were wondering where the two had been.

"I think they're fucking" Rainbow Dash said nonchalantly

"Rainbow?!" Sci-Twi gawked at her rainbow haired friend

"What? I know I'm not the only one thinking it! C'mon they are WAY to close now to not be screwing!" Rainbow blurted out.

"Um but...R...Rarity said she wouldn't ever d-do anything like that until she got um...married." Fluttershy pointed out trying to play devil advocate to Rainbow.

"Pft oh c'mon thats what lots of classy girls like Rarity say and then once 'their type' shows up? Bam; panties drop" Rainbow said punching a fist into her palm.

Sci-Twi rolled her eyes and rubbed her temple. "To quote Rarity? You are so uncouth Rainbow Dash. It's not polite to talk about one of your friends and their potential sex life; no one goes around talking about you and your-" Twilight was stopped in her tracks when she had Pinkie whisper something in her ear and then Twilight shrank into herself a bit feeling a tad guilty. "Oh...um OK nevermind but you get the point! So Applejack and Rarity have been spending more time together and YES you were right about Octavia and Vinyl and even Lyra and Bon-Bon..."

"Pft anyone with half a brain could tell those two were together." Sunset said with a chuckle.

Sci-Twi blushed and waved a hand to dismiss that. "Granted; but still it isn't right for you to just assume Rarity and Applejack are sleeping together. Perhaps they might be dating or trying to date but we can't be sure and even then what they do sexually isn't our business!" Sci-Twi stated.

"And besides would that be so bad? I mean they are honestly kinda cute together if you ask me and they've known each other how long?" Sunset asked taking a sip of the can of soda she had in hand.

Pondering that question Rainbow would retrace her memory. "About as long as I've known Pinkie I think? I've been friends with AJ since 3rd grade and that's around the time Rarity showed up. They were pretty close back in elementary school now that I think about it; heh I even remember how AJ said they met!" Rainbow said with a chuckle as the memory came flooding back.

"Oh oh oh I remember that one! Heheheh Rarity said that kitty Opal got stuck in a tree and she got attacked by some squirrels! But then AJ came along and helped her out and got Opal back for her!" Pinkie Pie said with a bright smile as she remembered her cousin of the Apple family telling her this story.

"Awwwww really? I never knew that about them. That's adorable" Sci-Twi said with a smile as she can imagine little Applejack helping a little Rarity save her kitty from a tree.

"So guess there is a basis to say they could possibly be dating. They've known each other for awhile and I think its safe to say we have seen them share a tender moment more than once right?" Sunset asked looking around to her friends in the room.

Each of the girls nodded. They had all been friends for some time; with Sunset Shimmer and Sci-Twi being the more new additions to their group of friends in the past year however out of all of the girls the ones who had the longest standing relationship were Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy who practically grew up together since Kindergarten and following them was Applejack and Rarity who had known each other since early 3rd grade with the two of them having met in the park one day when Rarity's kitten Opal had gotten stuck in a tree after being antagonized by some squirrels.

Sunset ever since joining had noticed many strong bonds of friendship between each of the girls and could tell that them all being best friends was more than just a silly little title. They all respected each other, cared for one another, protected one another; loved one another. Sure for most of them that love was purely friendly(even though Sunset totally had a crush on Sci-Twi that everyone but Sci-Twi knew about) but for Applejack and Rarity? It was very clear that their friendship in particular was constantly on the edge of going from best friends to girlfriends.

"So how do we figure out if they are or not? Dunno about you but the last time I remotely asked Rarity about anything sex related she either slapped me or lectured me." Rainbow rolled her eyes.

"Oh c'mon you deserved that slap she gave you at last months slumber party and you know it!" Sci-Twi retorted

Rolling her eyes Rainbow said. "Hey we were playing truth or dare and I asked her truth."

"And you asked her if she ever sucked off Blueblood at the spring fling...when you KNOW I just made that up to get her to lose votes" Sunset blushed and fumed with her arms crossed. She still felt bad about having spread that nasty rumor about Rarity especially considering how much of a filthy sleaze Blueblood was.

Rainbow groaned "Ugh whatever it was just a joke and she got her panties all twisted about it. Point is how are we gonna ask her if anything is going on?"

Sunset sighed and stood up. "Well obviously she nor Applejack will come out and tell us on their own; so instead of asking them if their banging? How about as friends we just approach them and ask whats up? As long as we make it known that we would support them if they were dating it should be fine. They're our friends after all."

"I concur with Sunset; it would be best if we simply take the direct-" She stopped Rainbow before she could retort . "Respectfully direct! Way of going about this so we don't offend either of them. Rarity is very emotionally sensitive especially lately with the stuff that happened with Suri and Blueblood trying to shame her on Snap-Gab and Mystable."

Sunset scowled at that; she hated those two for what they put Rarity through. She could still vividly remember how hurt Rarity was by all those vicious and mean comments left all over her social media after Blueblood and Suri went out of their way to vandalize some of Rarity's dresses for a fashion show and then circulated NSFW pictures of her all over social media and while it was proven some of the pictures were edited? A good chunk of them were in fact not and while it was simply assumed by rumors that she sent these pictures to Blueblood? Others theorized she sent them to someone else...someone female and that just added a whole other can of worms to the drama.

"Those meanies are so horrible! I can't believe all they got was a slap on the wrist!" Pinkie Pie pouted remembering the ordeal and how sad and broken Rarity was by it all. She had tried her best to cheer the alabaster girl up but to no avail.

"Heh don't you remember? Applejack made sure they got a lot more than just that. I hear Suri had to get braces cause AJ slapped her so hard and had used some of her magic by accident. Heard her teeth got misaligned and Rarity kicked Blueblood in the nuts so hard that he actually turned blue in the face." Rainbow snickered

"Oooooh right! Hehehhe I think someone from Crystal Prep posted about that!" Pinkie went into her phone to confirm and then her smile widened when she found the post. "Oh yeah! Sunny Flare did! Ahahahaha oh geez she clapped at her so hard!" Pinkie guffawed showing her friends the post that Sunny Flare made on Mystable

Brace yourself for a big hot dose of karma you little witch! #MetalMouth #BraceYourself #SuckItSuri

There was a picture linked to the post that showed an embarrassed Suri coming to school with her new braces and Sunny Flare having captured an unflattering picture of her. The nickname 'Suck it Suri' having clung to the horrid wannabe fashion designer after it had been outed by her former 'assistant' Coco Pommel that she; while with Blueblood had given oral to several different boys around school in order to gain their favor and use them to get dirt on Rarity.

"Ohoho ouch! Ha! Karma is a biiiiiitch" Rainbow laughed and went on her phone to find the post made by Sunny Flare, following her and then resharing the post with the caption 'Braced for impact.'

"Ordinarily I would say this is cruel and unkind...however after what she did to Rarity and what she used to put me and others at Crystal prep through? I can't say I feel bad for her either. Maybe this will teach her to pick on others" Sci-Twi felt a small twinge of satisfaction in seeing Suri had gotten her just deserts.

It was poetic and ironic in a way because when Sci-Twi was a Freshmen at Crystal prep her first year? She too had braces and Suri made it a point to tease her about it every single day up until she got them removed but even then the mean girl still made fun of things like her glasses.

"I am so glad I don't act like her anymore cause seriously? I wish I could go back in time and slap myself like Applejack slapped Suri." Sunset lamented remembering to back when she used to spread rumors and gossip on social media in order to troll people or divide the schools groups.

"Yeah but hey least we did you one better and punched you in the face with a rainbow" Rainbow Dash teased giving Sunset a playful jab in the arm.

"Yes I remember; thank you Rainbow" Sunset chuckled rolling her eyes and then heard the school bell ring.

"Well looks like that's our cue to get to last period. I got class with Rarity that period so maybe I can get some details on what is up between her and AJ" Sunset said grabbing her backpack and slinging it over her shoulder.

"Y'know you could just touch one of 'em and use your magic to see for yourself. Would make it a Helluva lot easier." Rainbow said as she began to gather her things as well.

"Rainbow c'mon we talked about this; we shouldn't use our powers for personal gain especially me when I can just invade privacy whenever I want. That isn't how I want to use my magic and it isn't how I am going to use my magic." Sunset stated firmly.

"Okay, okay sheesh" Rainbow said with a roll of her eyes. "Just sayin' it would be easier, plus? It'll promise you get the truth. Applejack may claim to never lie but I can tell you for a fact that in of itself is a lie. Hell back when we were little? She was probably the biggest lair I knew! But well that all changed after her dad passed away" Rainbow sighed with a shrug and shake of her head as she didn't like to think about that time since during that time Applejack was very different as any kid would be after the loss of their parent.

"Dashie is kinda right Sunny; AJ knows how to keep things a secret if she wants to so just keep that in mind." Pinkie stated as she got her things together to leave.

"I will; thanks girls. See ya! Oh and um Twi are we still on for our study date?" Sunset asked with a cute smile towards Sci-Twi

Sci-Twi smiled and nodded vigorously. "Of course! I even made flashcards!"

"Neeeeeeeeeeerds" Rainbow Dash said as she began to leave the room.

"Jealous?" Sci-Twi and Sunset answered at the same time getting a giggle out of them both.

"Anyway I'll see you later girls!" Sunset said heading out of the room and towards her final class period of the day which was creative writing. As she left the room Pinkie and Sci-Twi were still left along with Fluttershy and Rainbow who were about to leave right after Sunset but before Rainbow left she turned to Sci-Twi and said.

"Y'know it'll be easier if you just go for it right? She's TOTALLY into you" Rainbow said with a knowing grin to the introverted geek and left the room before the nerdy girl could make a retort.

Twilight Sparkle was left stammering and blushing. She didn't think anyone had noticed! Had Sunset Shimmer noticed? Is that why she winked at her? Oh gosh, oh gosh, oh gosh! Twilight gathered her things and then headed out of the room leaving Pinkie Pie as the last one.

"Golly I'm sure gonna have a lot of 'we are girlfriends now!' parties to plan soon! Hm I wonder if this'll turn into a harem like that one dream I had!" Pinkie giggled and grabbed the last of her things after pulling a cupcake out of her hair to nibble on.

"Hm now how can I ask without being offensive or intrusive?" Sunset wondered to herself as she walked down the hallways to make her way to her last class of the day, pondering how she was gonna bring up the question to Rarity or Applejack depending on who she saw first. She didn't want to offend either of them by making assumptions and she didn't want to just bypass asking them by using her magic because she didn't want to invade their thoughts without consent.

Then just as she was beginning to think to just let it go for the time being she would see Applejack who was sipping an apple juice box walking down the hallway. Sunset figured if there was ever a time to try and at least bring up the topic? Perhaps right now when she had her right there would be best. With a usual smile she would approach Applejack and wave to her.

"Hey Applejack! Quick question-" Sunset stated to say as she caught up to her friend and putting a palm on her shoulder. However Sunset didn't realize that in her rush? She hadn't been keeping a tab on her emotions and state of mind; she had to always remember that her magic was triggered by her desire to want to understand and feel the feelings of others and so when she touched Applejack? That desire ignited and activated her magic and her eyes went white as time seemed to slow down and she was thrust into Applejack's most recent memory's about the topic she was about to question her about.

What Sunset saw next? Well lets just say that for the rest of the day Sunset Shimmer would have a crimson blush stuck to her cheeks every time she would think about Rarity or Applejack because it would seem that Rainbow Dash was in fact right and while Sunset was happy they didn't make any bets? She was more than happy to try and forget what it was she just saw inside Applejack's mind however no matter how hard she tried? She couldn't get the raunchy and if she was being as honest as the element Applejack represented? Downright adorable and romantic scene she had ever witnessed.

I love you Applejack

I love you too sugarcube

Removing her hand from her friend's shoulder she would feel the world around her return and all she heard Applejack say was.

"What's up Sunset? Somethin' the matter sugarcube?" Applejack asked curiously.

Sunset blushed and waved her hands frantically. "N-No nothing is wrong um...class!" Sunset said running off to get to her classroom leaving Applejack confused.

"Now what in tarnation was that all about?" Applejack said scratching her head but then shrugging it off. "Eh must be a pony thing" Applejack said sipping her juice still and walking off to her final class of the day which was gym with Rainbow Dash and then she had basketball practice after school.

She blushed a bit when she thought how Rarity said she might show up to practice to debut the new outfits for the cheerleaders since Rarity had made the team recently with encouragement from Applejack and Rainbow for her to try more sports like things and much to Applejack's pleasure? Rarity not only looked good as a cheerleader but played the part well too.

She felt a small twinge of guilt in her heart though; she and Rarity had yet to tell their friends about their most recent relationship development and it had been two weeks since that faithful night in the young fashionista's room while her parents were away on a business trip.

It was the most magical night of either of their lives both figuratively and literally however they didn't wish to share details with their friends just yet however Applejack was unsure how long she could keep her mouth shut but then she remembered the look on Sunset's face after she ran off and it was then it clicked in her head why the pony girl retreated like that.

Blushing until her freckles lit up she tugged the collar of her shirt and chuckled sheepishly. "Ooooo wee Sunset must have a lot on her mind right now"

Author's Note

Saw this picture of them and instantly got this idea in my head! Stay tuned for the clop chapter. Its up next!