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Awkward, But Worth It

by bahatumay
Snippets of the lives of Rainbow Dash and Applejack. Time and again, they discover that this phrase accurately describes falling in love, being in love, and life in general.

"Awkward, but worth it."
This is the phrase Twilight Sparkle used when Rainbow Dash first attempted to work up the courage to confess her love for Applejack. Rainbow quickly realized that she was right--it was awkward, but worth it. What she didn't realize was just how applicable that statement would be throughout all her life. That first conversation. That first kiss. That first night spent together. That time Apple Bloom walked in on them. That first apology after their first argument. The arrival of that acceptance letter. And on so many more occasions.
Throughout it all, Rainbow kept smiling.
It was awkward, yes. At times so much so that she wished she could sink into the ground and disappear forever.
But in the end, every time--every time--it was always so very, very worth it.

Dear Tchernobog: This is all your fault. I hate mildly disapprove of your guts. Sincerely, bt.

Teen
Complete
Slice of Life
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Romance
Sex
Anthology
 
AR

66664 words: Estimated about 6 hours to read
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29 Chapters:

  1. Learning the Phrase 2013-03-22 01:07:10 UTC
    1685
  2. That First Confession 2013-03-22 01:07:32 UTC
    2106
  3. That First Kiss 2013-03-26 01:07:26 UTC
    2785
  4. That First Attempt to Lose Your Virginity 2013-03-30 01:24:47 UTC
    3166
  5. That Time You Learn Where Rainbows Actually Come From 2013-04-01 14:48:21 UTC
    1421
  6. That Time You Accidentally Win Your Lover's Little Sister's Undying Approval 2015-02-15 05:52:11 UTC
    2134
  7. That Moment When Private Pillow Talk, Isn't 2013-04-03 22:36:17 UTC
    1276
  8. That Time You Accidentally Involve a Princess in Your Love Life 2013-04-07 19:23:52 UTC
    4392
  9. That Time You Come Out To Your Family 2013-04-14 00:59:21 UTC
    3578
  10. That First Time You Spend The Night 2015-03-11 01:43:55 UTC
    2250
  11. Bonus Chapter: Tango 2013-04-15 20:18:51 UTC
    1980
  12. That Time You Get Caught Doing Something Unexpected 2013-04-21 02:48:00 UTC
    1134
  13. That Time You Try To Take the Next Step in Your Relationship 2013-04-30 04:49:51 UTC
    3290
  14. That Time a School Project Gets a Little Too Personal 2013-05-04 04:57:36 UTC
    2725
  15. Interlude: The Night After "Sleepless in Ponyville" 2013-05-27 21:07:43 UTC
    2276
  16. That Time You Get Back at Your Brother 2013-05-31 06:05:32 UTC
    5120
  17. Interlude [semi-canon 150 favorites extra]: That Time Your Little Sister Walks In On You 2013-06-24 20:25:38 UTC
    2024
  18. That Time You Discover That "Out of the mouths of foals" Isn't Just a Saying 2013-07-10 21:16:27 UTC
    2278
  19. That Time You Go Somewhere New For The Pony You Love 2013-08-09 05:52:24 UTC
    4018
  20. That Time You Teach Your Brother's Marefriend the Phrase 2013-08-12 21:18:18 UTC
    2487
  21. That Little Moment Before The Ceremony 2013-09-03 05:19:33 UTC
    1147
  22. That Time Dreams Come True and Shatter at the Same Time 2013-09-06 15:26:12 UTC
    1456
  23. Interlude: Everypony Happy But Me 2013-12-31 03:47:51 UTC
    2243
  24. That Snowy Hearth's Warming Day 2014-01-26 01:31:30 UTC
    2074
  25. That Time Your Dream Wedding Becomes a Nightmare 2014-03-07 18:40:01 UTC
    1167
  26. That Time You Have To Miss Your Fifth Anniversary 2014-03-15 00:09:13 UTC
    1681
  27. That Time You Reunite With Your Lover in a Hospital 2014-05-02 18:11:07 UTC
    1653
  28. That Time You Find An Old Picture 2016-12-25 06:03:52 UTC
    1469
  29. That Time You Reunite For The Last Time 2018-02-12 20:02:29 UTC
    1649