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POV APPLEJACK

- I'll be Applejack soon!

- One more recreation and I make a point of making you go on foot - I scolded Applebloom who insisted on bothering me from the bank next door.

- But I'm going to be late for the club meeting! - he grumbled, crossing his arms - we agreed not to be too late.

- If you had asked me earlier we would arrive at the right time - I explained - but since you didn't ask, you'll have to put up with it.

- Damn - Applebloom snorted.

- It's good for you to already learn how to deal with appointments - I took my hand off the march of the truck and messed up your hair - is it in whose house the junction today?

- Scootaloo's aunts are not going to stay at home this afternoon - he replied - so let's get together at Sweetie Belle's house.

I had almost forgotten that Applebloom was the best friend of Rarity's younger sister. The chances of me meeting her at home with her sister were huge.

- Sweetie Belle, right? - I tried not to miss the pronunciation - all right, let's go.

We arrived at the site of the "club meeting" about fifteen minutes late. I couldn't contain my laugh when I saw Applebloom completely desperate looking at the truck's watch. I opened the door so we could get out, and when I went around the car, I felt a few punches on my side.

- Do you want to stop bullshit? - I raised my eyebrow and pushed her away putting my hand on her forehead - it was just a few minutes.

- You took the longest path, I saw it! - he accused, still trying to reach me.

- Maybe instead of accusing me, try to get to the meeting faster - I indicated the front door with my head - or you'll be late.

My sister gave up and ran to the door, knocking repeatedly on the wood to attract attention, with the right to two ringing of the bell.

- Karma there sweetie - prevented her from pressing the button once again - wait for your friend to answer.

After a few seconds, we heard someone approaching the door and unlocking it. Looking through the gap inside the house, I could see Rarity, in a more casual outfit than the ones I used to wear at school - still well-groomed. Behind her, I heard some quick steps and a girl, the same age as Applebloom, appeared with a wide smile. I quickly recognized the charismatic figure as Sweetie Belle.

- Finally! - the youngest celebrated and took Applebloom's hand - hurry up, Scootaloo is already preparing everything.

Rarity and I watched the two disappear while talking about what they were going to play in the afternoon. We exchanged complicit glances and laughed, enjoying the sudden moment.

- I'm glad they get along well - I shrugged and smiled - good afternoon, sweetie.

- Good afternoon, dear - Rarity smiled at me - I didn't expect to see you this afternoon.

- Applebloom invented this last-minute meeting and needed a ride - I explained - I had already finished my tasks, so I decided to bring her.

- I understand - she leaned on the side of the door, crossing her arms - do you mean you're free for the rest of the afternoon?

- Yes - I raised an eyebrow - Why?

- You might as well stay and help me take care of these three little pests - discreetly Rarity took my hand and intertwined our fingers - what do you think?

What did I have to lose? An afternoon with Rarity to take a little break from my duties at the ranch was exactly what I wanted. As much as the first option was a recurring desire of mine.

- Why not? - I smiled at Rarity and entered the house, hearing the loud noise of the door being closed as soon as I passed.

I followed Rarity, who climbed the stairs confidently and elegantly. My biggest concern was to break the glass side that complemented the marble steps. We passed through a very airy corridor until we entered a door at the end of the road. Passing my eyes through the room, I could see that the place we had gone to was nothing less than Rarity's room.

Our hands were not separated for a second. Leaning the door behind him, Rarity pulled me close to his body and gently fitted my chin between his thumb and forefinger, luring me for a kiss.

- I... Really... - sighed between the kisses - I felt like kissing you like that.

- Wish granted - I played with your hair - but it's good to remember that the wonder trio can always show up to ruin the party.

- Ugh, how I hate babysitting at these times - he grumbled - but that's okay, we can just enjoy this moment a little.

- Without abusing too much - I stressed - right?

- Okay, without abusing too much - she laughed weakly and took her lips close to my ear - but I can still enjoy it, can't I?

- You know you can - I whispered in response, being pulled into another thirsty kiss soon after.

Our making out and caressing session ended up going to bed - however not in the malicious sense. We lay down, facing each other, exchanging quick kisses and talking, just enjoying each other's company.

Luckily for us, Rarity's room had a partition that prevented the view of the door to the bed, it was necessary to walk a few meters to see what was going on in the sleeping area. In the midst of one of our exchanges of affection, we heard the door being opened and some voices.

- Rarity? Are you there? - Sweetie Belle called, looking around and looking for her sister.

- We are here - the girl next to me separated from me and sat on the bed - Applejack and I were lying down talking about school, what do you want?

I imitated Rarity and sat on the bed, before the three girls passed through the partition. Soon, the trio searched the room and came face to face with us.

- We had the idea of making a shadow theater, but we don't have material - Applebloom said.

- unless you are willing to give us some material you use for the clothes - Sweetie Belle made abandoned dog eyes for Rarity, who just rolled her eyes.

- You can take whatever you want from my leftover box - he sighed - but only from there, nothing else.

- Leave it to me - Scootaloo smiled showing his teeth.

- Let's go right before she changes her mind! - Applebloom exclaimed before running to the door.

- Don't make a mess - I warned my sister, fearing that she would cross the line.

- You two look like two mothers raising three daughters - Scootaloo laughed.

I felt my heart miss a beat and saw Rarity threatening to turn into a tomato, with extremely red cheeks.

- N-We what? - Rarity stuttered.

- What do you mean, sweetie? - I asked, disguising the discomfort.

- You look beautiful together, you would give good mothers, just like my aunts take care of me - the little one smiled.

Scootaloo left the room, following Sweetie Belle who had already gone after Applebloom. Rarity and I looked at each other, both a little perplexed by the dialogue we had had. The door was closed, leaving us safe to lie down again. Our bodies fell on the bed, and when I turned to face Rarity, I saw her face still red.

- They've already left, you don't need to be ashamed anymore - I mocked, poking your cheeks.

- Idiot - she took my wrist, preventing me from poking her and threw her body over mine - just shut up and kiss me.