I can feel my anger slowly rage inside me as I kept staring the jackass right in her eyes. It was clear that she seemed to be concerned yet angry in a way but I just ignored it by getting back up to my feet, slightly bowing my head afterwards.

Rd: "What do you want Applejack.."

Aj: "Where the hell have you been idiot! We've been worried sick bout ya!" She growled in anger after she grabbed my shirt to pull me closer to her.

Rd: "B-back off!" I gasped, pushing the cowgirl away from me.

Aj: "Where have you been!?" She repeated before punching me on my stomach, making me gasp in pain.

Rd: "W-what the hell.. Aj?!"

Aj: "That's for tellin' everyone that I kissed you back at your place! Ya know how embarrassing was that for me?!"

Rd: "S-so..?" I muttered after looking away from her.

Suddenly, I gasped in shock when I felt her grab my shirt once again and slightly lift me up. Even though I tried to escape, her grip was too strong.. It was making me terrified of her..

Rd: "Applejack! Put me down.."

Aj: "Tell me where you've been dumbass!"

Rd: "Will you just relax! I've been.."

I was cut off when I realized I cant tell anyone about what happened a while ago, She'll kill me if she found out I've been practicing with another team.

And if she tells our team about this, there's a chance that they might kick me out of the club, so.. I had no choice.

Rd: "I was just in another abandoned court to practice my serves! N-now let me go!"

Aj: "Wow.. Did you even realized you f*cking let down our team by your selfish ass?! We lost against Everfree high because of your drama!"

Rd: "Wanna know why I ran out a while ago huh?" I chuckled, grabbing Aj's hand with mad force which made her gasp. "Its because you and our team were always underestimating me goddammit!"

Aj: "Were not underestimating you asshole! It was just our game plan!"

Rd: "Oh yeah- the plan that makes me useless right?" I laughed historically.

Aj: " S-shut up!"

Rd: "Why cant all of you see that I have potential..? Am I just some kind of receiver to all of you?!" I growled back as tears slowly form in my eyes.

Aj: "Volleyball is a team sport Rainbow! Its not all about you! We dont care if you go take the f*cking Ace's title, so stop being so dramatic about it! Your not special!"

Rd: "F-f*ck you.."

Suddenly, we both heard someone yell at us in the distance so we looked back and saw a few players from a different team watch us.

Applejack immediately loosen her grip on my shirt, causing me to fall down on the ground.

"You girls okay? Are you two fighting?"

Rd: "No m-ma'am! Were just.. Messing around.." I lied.

"It doesnt look like you two are messing around though, your friend's expression was real.."

Rd: "No, no! She's always like that!"

"Oh.. Well you two better go back to your cabin, the camp directors tasked us to do so."

Rd: "G-great! Thanks.."

After the other team left, I looked back up to Applejack, seeing her eyes angered again. I really messed up big time..

Rd: "Applejack.." I mumbled, reaching my hand for her but she just growled back before running back to our cabin. "Yeah.. Screw you too loser."

I just stood up and placed my hand on the part Aj punched me. Out of all Applejack's punches, this one really hurts. I know she only punches me in a playful way but this time.. It felt real with her anger.

My thoughts were vanished when I let out a painful cough. My eyes were beginning to slowly close from exhaustion so I walked my way back to our cabin.
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After I made it to the front, I quickly wiped my tears away before entering the cabin, causing all of my teammates quickly turned their attention to me.

Rd: "Hey.." I mumbled in a weak voice

Ss: "Rainbow Dash!" Our captain immediately yelled as she ran up to me for a tight hug.

Ts: "Where have you been?!"

R: "We were so worried about you darling!"

Pp: "Even our coach is worried about you!"

Fs: "You shouldn't have run off like that, Dash."

Rd: "Can everybody just.. Shut up.. I need to rest." I replied with slight anger in my voice.

All of the girls shared a same look while they kept on asking me questions but I ignored them.

Ss: "Im.. Guessing you a had a rough day today huh? Well.. You can sleep now." Sunset said worriedly, pointing at the sleeping bag on the floor.

Rd: "T-thanks Sunset.. I'll just go change." I started, glancing around the room for my bag but I noticed something else. " Where's Applejack?"

R: "She's taking a walk alone Darling.. She said its something personal."

Rd: "Oh.."

As soon I grabbed my shirt on my bag, I immediately entered the bathroom and opened the faucet to let the water flow to the sink.

My eyes were still weary from all the crying so I started to splash some water to freshen me up. But nothing stopped me from making more tears.

Rd: "Goddammit!" I yelled in anger as I slammed my fist to the wall beside me, making me scream in slight pain.

Rd: "God F*cking Celestia why did I do that?!" I yelled in a loud voice again.

It was obvious that the girls can hear me from outside but I dint care at the time.
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After a few minutes passed, I finally calmed down. So I wore my plain white shirt and placed my Jersey on my gym bag for tomorrow's practice.

But when I stepped out of the bathroom, I noticed that the lights were closed and all of my team were already sleeping.

Rd: "How long was I in there?" I asked myself.

I just sighed and grabbed my phone from my bag before returning it beside my sleeping bag.

I somehow cant sleep at the time, Applejack and guilt were the only thing in my head right now. She's still not here in the cabin, I wonder where could she be?

Since my team was already sleeping, I I decided to take a rest too so I laid down on my sleeping bed and closed my after.

I kept shifting my weight and moving my body repeatedly to find the right comfortable position, but it wasnt making me sleepy.

I just stood up and stepped outside the cabin front, bringing my phone with me. Luckily I brought my headphones with me so I plugged it in on my phone and started to listen to some depressing crap music.

Rd: "Applejack.. I messed up.." I cried to myself after seating down on the short staircase.

Moments later, I felt a hand touch my shoulder, making me jump in shock. So I looked back, only to see Rarity with a worried look.

R: "Relax Darling its just me!"

Rd: "R-rarity..? What are you doing out here?"

R: "I saw you go out here a while ago so I decided to comfort you." She replied, seating beside me.

Rd: "I thought you were all asleep.."

R: "Sunset and the others are but not me, its still early for my nap time."

Rd: "Oh.."

R: "Hey.." She started, placing her hand on my shoulders. "What's going on with you?"

I just stayed silent as I slowly remove the headphones in my ears. I trust Rarity enough to tell her the truth, she's the only person who know about me and Aj but since I accidentally yelled out our moment back there.. Everybody knows our mysterious relationship..

Rd: "I messed up so much Rarity.. So much.."

R: "Aww Rainbow dont cry again! Tissue for your troubles?" She replied while handing me a tissue.

Rd: 'Nah Im good Rares.. Thanks. "

R: "No problem Dashie but.. What happened back there? Why did you run off after you exposed your.. Kiss with Aj to everyone?"

Rd: "I dont know anymore Rarity, I just feel useless at that time."

R: "Useless? Nonsense darling! Your one of our best players in the court Rainbow.."

Rd: "I doubt it.."

R: "Aww Rainbow, I know your passionate about becoming the next Ace but are you really being affected by Applejack with your.. Moments?"

Rd: "I dunno.. Maybe?" I giggled in a depressing way. " Im starting to think that joining this sport is a bad idea.."

R: "Rainbow dont say that! You are meant to be a volleyball player because that's your dream remember?"

Rd: "Was.. Was my dream."

R: "Rainbow!"

Rd: "I- im sorry Rare.. Its all just confusing right now."

R: "I understand Rainbow, but you need to do something about with Applejack."

Rd: "Heh.. Im pretty sure she'll beat me up again when I talk to her."

R: "She will not! Its quite clear that she likes you back darling! She's confused like you!"

Rd: "Your just saying that.."

R: "No really its the truth! Ever since she first joined in our club she always had this weird feelings towards you! Remember the time she declined all of our high fives except you? Isn't that a sign for you?!"

Rd: 'No. "

R: "Oh dear Celestia your so stubborn."

Rd: "I know.."

R: "Just please listen to me okay? You need to talk and apologize to Applejack tomorrow morning. She's right though, your selfishness will destroy our team's balance but your going to prove her wrong right?"

Rd: "I'll try.. I cant keep my promise Rarity. Thanks though."

R: "No problem Darling, Im just here to help a friend. Anyways, its getting kinda late out here, wanna go back inside?"

Rd: "Yeah but.. Applejack hasn't come back yet."

R: "Im pretty sure she'll come back any minute now. Shall we?"

Rd: "If you say so."

After me and Rarity went back inside, the heavy feeling I had a while ago suddenly feels lighter after Rarity comforted me.

Rarity eventually fell asleep before me because I was too busy waiting for Applejack to come back. But as time passes, my eyes slowly closed.. Till the point I fell asleep.
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*Tomorrow morning-

Coach Armor eventually gathered all of us in the court at 6 in the morning. Of course we were all sleepy and tired except for Pinkie pie who kept dribbling the ball on the floor.

Sa: "Okay girls we have our second practice match later at 7 am against Ponyville high. All of you need to practice right now to prepare for the next match, okay?'

"Yes coach!" My teammates agreed, except for Aj who kept yawning most of the times.

Sa: "Great, you girls need to practice your serves especially Rarity." He started while glancing at us. "Rainbow."

Rd: "Y-yes coach?" I asked in slight fear.

Sa: "No running away again okay?"

Rd: 'Yes coach sorry sir!"

After the coach left for their meeting, My team started to practice their receives and serves. I then noticed that applejack was seating alone in the bench.

Rarity told me last night that I need to make things right with her.. But I was too weak to even approach her.

Suddenly, I saw the freshman named Coloratura ran up to her.. They were talking, laughing, and having fun. I dont know why but the heavy feeling in my chest just got worse.

I hate to see Applejack hanging out with other girls.. But who am I to control her life eh?

Rd: "See you later sucker.." I muttered to myself before secretly running out of the gym without anybody seeing me.

If the cowgirl doesnt wanna toss to me, then I'll just go to a team that welcomes and respects me.. Spitfire's team.

As soon I showed up in the gym's doorstep, they immediately noticed me, running towards me afterwards to give me a tight hug.

Sf: "Heya Dashster what's are you doing here?" Spitfire chuckled.

Rd: "Does your team have a match today?" I asked with a smile.

Sf: "Nah our match is still at 8 am. Why? Wanna practice with us again short stuff?"

Rd: "Hell yeah! Can I??"

Mf: "Sure you can kid, lets go."

B: "Yeah Rainbow's joining us again!"

Im feeling kinda guilty for skipping my team's practice again for Spitfire but Im learning more stuff and tricks over here so.. I think its a good thing for the both teams.

After Spitfire and Misty Fly successfully set up the nets, Surprise decided to toss me the ball to start their day with a a little inspiration form me which was a honor.

I then took a few steps back before running towards its direction, perfecting my timing as I jumped and slammed the ball with my right hand, sending the ball to be spiked directly on the floor in such force.

Spitfire and her team started to cheer for me as soon I landed on my feet. At least they know that I have potential.. But something isn't right.

I suddenly saw a familiar blonde hair girl in the corner of my eye, making me look back in a hurry.

My eyes widened in complete shock when I saw someone watching me from the entrance.

Crap.. Did she saw me?

Her expression tells me.. She saw everything..

Her eyes were somehow shocked yet angered at the same time.

Applejack.. Did you follow me all the way here?

At last, My secret has been revealed..