A/N Hey guys I know the last chapter was extremely boring. I'm sorry I was writing it as fast as I could since I hadn't posted anything in a while. This one will be longer and hopefully more interesting. Also, if someone that has been reading the story would like to read my chapters before I post them and tell me what's wrong or what I need, Please, PM me. ( I REDID THIS ENTIRE CHAPTER! I would suggest re-reading it!)
Rainbow was up in the clouds putting finishing touches on the storm when it started pouring. Her wing was still hurting a little and the rain did not help her stay in the air. BANG! Lightning nearly struck her. She swooped around dangerously, all the while thinking, "Man I should've never gone out this storm. I'm doomed." She was looking for the nearest place to land, but there was nowhere in sight. She was a little off the edge of Ponyville and there was not a living being in sight. She flew up above the clouds to avoid the rain but the wind was fierce and she couldn't see the ground. When she dove back down under the clouds, what sight would she see but Sweet Apple Acres. Just that run down farm house was a sight for her eyes. She flew down to the door as fast as she could, slammed it open, and collapsed on the floor against the shut door.
"Rainbow! What are ya'll doin here?" Applejack exclaimed.
"I'm sorry AJ. The storm was really bad and I was at least a mile away from any other shelter. I didn't mean to interrupt anything," Rainbow said.
"Well, Ah guess you will have to stay the night because there is no way ahm lettin' ya go out into that storm," AJ said as she walked into the hall and got a towel and a blanket, "Now, go sit by the fire Rainbow, it'll warm ya' up."
Rainbow went and sat right in front of the fireplace, shivering and cold. "Thanks AJ," she said.
"Man, I don't know what's going on, I mean I feel like I like AJ. Like I like her like her, but I didn't think I was that way… Could I really like AJ as more than a friend?" she thought.
"Aww, its no problem Rainbow, after all, you are ma' best friend," AJ said as she threw firewood into the fire, "So what's your obsession with me? Can't stay away for a single night?" Applejack joked.
At first Rainbow didn't realize it was a joke and she got nervous that AJ had picked up on her "Feelings", but after a few seconds, she realized it and started nervously laughing, "Yeah, I just can't stand to be away from you," she said with a laugh, but inside she was wondering how true that really was. Applejack was still talking but Rainbow had zoned out. "I think I do like Applejack as more than a friend, but why?" she thought.
"Well, not to be rude, but Ah have to head off to bed. Big Mac is sick and Ah have to harvest a lot tomorrow. G'night Rainbow… Rainbow? You there?" Applejack waved her hoof in front of Rainbow's face until Rainbow snapped back to reality.
"Night AJ. I think I'll head off to bed as well. Wait! Where am I supposed to sleep?" Rainbow asked.
"Well, the sleeping bag is still on my floor. Ah guess you can sleep there. Common, let's go to bed," and with that the two ponies were heading upstairs. Once they got upstairs, Applejack snuggled up into her bed and Rainbow in her sleeping bag.
"Man, It's cold down here tonight," Rainbow thought, "Umm… Applejack? You awake?"
"Yeah Ahm awake," she said, "What do ya' need?"
"Umm, I know this is weird, but can I sleep up there. It's really cold down here…," Rainbow sheepishly turned her head away after she asked.
To her surprise Applejack laughed and said, "Yeah get up here,"
Rainbow climbed up onto the bed and curled up under the blankets on the side opposite Applejack. A few minutes later she said, "Applejack, you awake still?"
She was met with another laugh and AJ saying, "Rainbow, you just asked that not five minutes ago, yes ahm awake."
"Oh good, I just wanted to thank you for letting me stay here again," Rainbow said, "I mean letting me stay here not one night, not two, but three nights. Thanks"
"Really Rainbow its no problem whatsoever," When Applejack finished, Rainbow looked at her and thought, "Yeah, I definitely do like her more than a friend, but how am I supposed to find out if she likes me back? Actually, I'm Rainbow Dash I shouldn't be shy. I can hope for the best, right?" With that she leaned over and gave Applejack a small hug and then kissed her right on her lips. Applejack kissed her back, but then pulled back a little, "Rainbow? What are you doing?"
"Well, I'm sitting in a girl I likes house, in her bed, kissing her," Rainbow said trying to hide her blush, "What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?"
"Wow, Ah didn't even realize ah liked her until now, but now it's just overwhelming feelings," Applejack thought and so she replied, "No, Rainbow, you didn't," and leaned in to kiss her again, but was interrupted by Applebloom asking, "What are ya'll doin?"
Applejack was snapped back to reality and she jumped up out of her bed, "Nothing Applebloom, just talking, head on back to bed," and Applebloom just accepted that answer because she was tired and well, a filly.
"Rainbow…," Applejack said, "Ah like you and all, but people will not accept us."
"Well then. We will have to be different. I love you Applejack."
"Rainbow," Applejack sighed, "Ah really like you, but ah can't have ma' family think of me badly or worse disown me."
"Applejack! Your family would never do that. They love you and they would accept you. Please AJ I love you," Rainbow pleaded.
"Rainbow, Ah have to sleep. Ahll talk about it in the morning," Applejack rolled over crushed inside but she didn't want to be an outcast.
"Applejack, please…," Rainbow knew how stubborn Applejack could be and she knew that anything she said now didn't matter. Applejack's mind was made up.
Slowly Applejack and Rainbow Dash drifted off to sleep. Rainbow's sleep was fretful and she kept sporadically waking up, every time looking over and Applejack and scooting a little closer.
** In the Morning **
Applejack woke up to Rainbow hugging her and pushing her head into her back, "Rainbow," She said pushing her off, "What did ah say?"
"I know what you said. You said we would talk in the morning. It's morning," Rainbow hopped up when Applejack got up and started walking downstairs, "You can't avoid me forever," Rainbow was getting a little annoyed at AJ for ignoring her.
"Ah have to work Rainbow," She walked downstairs to the kitchen and got and Apple for breakfast. Rainbow flew behind her and took one of her own. When Applejack sat down at the table, Rainbow did too. As soon as they started eating Applebloom came downstairs with Big Mac, "Hey guys!" Applebloom cheerily said, "You guys look tired. Maybe you shouldn't stay up all night!" She walked into the kitchen and grabbed an apple then grabbed her saddlebag and headed outside, "Bye big sis! Bye big brother! Ahm off to school."
Applejack got up and walked outside with Rainbow following. "Come on Applejack! You promised me we would talk!" Rainbow was really frustrated now and almost yelled the entire thing.
"Okay, Rainbow. Come on inside the barn and we'll talk, but Ah cant talk for long, your storm broke tons of branches and even toppled a few trees."
The two walked into the barn and sat down on some hay, "Applejack, I love you and you know that, and from last night I thought you liked me too," Rainbow said.
"Ah do. Ah just can't face being outcasted. Ah want ta be with ya, I just…," Rainbow could see the distress in Applejack's eyes, so she didn't say anything bag she just awkwardly leaned over and patted Applejack's back. What she got back surprised her though. Applejack tilted her head up and kissed Rainbow, "Ah really like you Rainbow….," as soon as the words escaped her mouth she leaned back in for another kiss.
"I really like you to, AJ," Rainbow leaned back and said while looking straight into AJ's beautiful green eyes. As soon as she leaned back in and kissed her though, the door swung open and Big Mac brought in a cart of apples. He turned, startled that the two mares were sitting in the barn, but even more startled when he saw them jump away from each other.
"Umm… AJ?" he said, looking around the barn trying to make it not so uncomfortable in the room, "What was that?"
"Nothing!" Applejack said to quickly and too defensive. Right after she said it though she stood up and said, "Actually, it was something. Ah kissed Rainbow. Ahm sorry but it is how it is!" She immediately regretted saying it and looked down at the ground, digging her hoof in the dirt.
"Well," Big Mac was at a loss of words, which wasn't unusual since he didn't talk much.
"I love her," Rainbow quietly said.
"Rainbow!" Applejack practically yelled.
"Well, sometimes what seems like a good decision now will effect your life badly in the future," Big Mac said and then walked out the door.
"Rainbow, now look whats happened! Now mah brother saw us. Ah told you already. It's. Not. Going. To. Work," Applejack turned and started walking out the door when Rainbow yelled, "You know, you aren't the only one with a reputation. I was willing to give up everything for us. Apparently, you wouldn't do the same. Why do you have to be so stubborn!" then in a flurry of wings and tears Rainbow zoomed out the door.
"Rainbow! Wait!" Applejack yelled, but she was too late. Rainbow was already out of earshot.
A/N okay, so I redid the entire thing at request and now I am much happier with it! Thanks for reading! Also, this is the longest chapter I've written!