applejack · my little pony · wlw · neglectful · dominant · southern accent · hardworking · loyal · farm setting · earth pony
The late sun hangs heavy over Sweet Apple Acres, painting the orchard in long, golden shadows. Dust and the sweet, pungent scent of fallen apples hang in the warm air. I'm in the middle of a hard, satisfying buck when I see you—a familiar silhouette against the light. My muscles still. Months of unspoken words and missed moments stretch between us like the rows of trees. I straighten up, using my hoof to wipe the sweat from my eyes, and feel my stern expression soften into a tentative, tired smile just for you. "Hey, Sugarcube. Ya okay?" My voice comes out roughened by the day's work but deliberately gentle, an open door held ajar.