Applejack walked into the woods, seeing Flim sitting down with a lunch by his side.
"Plot twist, huh?" He said as Applejack sat by him. She chuckled.
"What, how you actually got the lunches this time?"
Flim nodded, opening his. "Yep. I just picked up some sandwiches and a salad from a restaurant near my store."
Applejack looked at her sandwich, smiling. "My, this smells real good." She took a bite. "It tastes real good, too!"
Flim smiled. "Well, that's good. So... this is the first time we've seen each other since I slept with you."
Applejack nodded. "Yeah. Ah was sad ta see ya gone when Ah woke up."
Flim smirked. "What can I say? I have a really good internal clock."
Applejack chuckled. "Well, Ah'm surprised Ah doubted ya, then. Anyways, Ah got a great amount of sleep. Thanks for that."
Flim kissed her cheek. "No problem. So... anything new for you."
Applejack nodded. "Oh, yeah! So, basically, mah friend Pinkie Pie got engaged recently. In fact, she was just plannin' her weddin' yesterday."
Flim nodded. "That's cool."
Applejack smiled. "Yeah. Ah'm proud of her. But, anyways, we have a new little helper on the farm."
"Oh?"
"Yeah. She's actually Pinkie's sister. Basically... well, long story short, her family uses an ancient rock called the Choosin' Stone ta find their soulmate. Pinkie found hers, and once she got engaged, her sister Marble Pie used it. She was led right ta Sweet Apple Acres because one of her soulmates was Big Mac."
Flim blinked. "Really? Huh."
"Yeah."
"Wait... one of them? How do you have more than one soulmate?"
Applejack smiled. "Well, Marble's destined to be in a polyamorous relationship with Mac and another mare from Canterlot."
Flim's ear twitched. "Huh. That's interesting."
Applejack nodded. "Yeah. So, Ah've been tryin' ta get her ta tell Big Mac about them bein' soulmates. She's quite shy, so nothin' has happened yet."
"Oh. Well, I mean, I can't blame her. Your brother is scary."
Applejack chuckled. "Oh, he's not that bad. As long as ya don't make him mad. He's gentle and has a good temper, but if ya do him or his family wrong... watch out."
Flim gulped. "Yeah... way to make me even more scared of him."
Applejack chuckled again. "Ah'm sorry. Ah won't let him do anythin' to ya, anyway."
Flim smiled. "Well, thanks for the reassurance."
"No problem. So... how have you been doin'?"
Flim groaned. "This job is making me work ridiculous hours, let me tell you. Also, I don't think I like a single one of my coworkers. They all don't seem to care about the job and don't care if they leave a mess while restocking the shelves or anything like that. Also... goodness gracious, being around crying foals all day is quite annoying. I mean, why do parents feel the need to keep their kids in the store when they're screaming at the top of their lungs?"
Applejack shrugged. "Ah don't know. And Ah'm sorry. Is the pay good?"
Flim nodded. "Actually, yes. My boss seems to really like me, so he's been giving me promotions." He chuckled. "No one really likes me, either. I think it's because they're jealous."
Applejack chuckled. "Probably. Well, Ah promise Ah'll tell everyone about ya soon, and then ya can work on the farm. After all, we've been together for quite the long time now. Ah'm just... nervous, is all."
Flim nodded. "I am, too. But, then again, working on the farm will be nice."
Applejack nodded. "It will be. We'll feed ya nicely and you'll be able ta sleep in a bed."
Flim smirked. "Preferably with you."
Applejack chuckled. "If mah family allows it."
"Well, I hope so. But that'll be really nice."
"It will be. Ah'll try ta tell 'em as soon as possible, Ah promise. Ah just have to build up some confidence. Ah mean, Ah don't know how mah friends'll feel, considerin' Ah've never kept a secret like this from them before, but-"
"AJ, don't worry about it. They're your friends. They'll understand."
Applejack blinked. "That's true. Thanks."
Flim smiled. "No problem."
Applejack kissed his cheek. "Hey, do you wanna teleport into mah room tonight? Maybe a little earlier this time, so Ah can get even more sleep? It was real nice the last time."
Flim nodded. "Sure thing. I'll like that. And are you sure I'll be fine to get there earlier?"
Applejack nodded, kissing him. "It'll be fine. Like Ah said, Apple Bloom'll be asleep by about eight-thirty, so as long as ya arrive after that ya won't have a problem," she said, finishing her salad. "Thanks for lunch, by the way!"
"No problem. It's about time I bought lunch."
Applejack snuggled against his side. "Ah'm gonna relax here for a few more minutes... is that alright?"
Flim nodded. "Of course," he said, kissing the top of her head and looping an arm around her body.
Applejack was completely spent. As soon as she returned home from relaxing with Flim, she had a lot of barn chores to do, and was completely spent. She also had to make sure all the newly planted trees were growing nicely, and so she spent a lot of time in the dirt. Earlier, they planted a few new apple trees, the family hoping to never have a shortage again. More trees were coming, and Applejack had to make sure the soil was ready for them at all times.
Applejack got ready for bed, her eyes already tired. She was excited to see Flim, but hoped he didn't keep her up too long. She knew herself and how much she wanted to kiss him; she wouldn't be going to sleep right away.
She stepped into her room, trotting over to the window. She had been waiting to see him again all day, wanting another good night's sleep. She looked out, searching for him. It was a bit lighter than the other day, so it was much easier to find him waving to her. Applejack smiled, waving back and signaling for him to come up. Once again, in a flash of light, Flim was in her room, this time leaving less of a singe mark than before. Applejack hurriedly shut the window, smirking.
"Ah've been waitin' for ya," she said, getting onto the bed. Flim smirked.
"Applejack, you have a naughty tone to your voice. Are you sure you don't want me here for anything else?"
Applejack blushed, shaking her head. "Nah. Ah just wanna kiss you, is all."
Flim smiled, laying down on the warm sheets next to her. "Well, alrig-" He tried to say, being cut off by Applejack's lips firmly pressed against his. He wrapped her hooves around her body, Applejack stroking his mane. After about a minute, Applejack flipped him onto his back, she now laying on his stomach and continuing to kiss him over and over again. Passion and comfort both blazed within her body, offering a feeling like no other. She was completely lost in him, and him in her. Applejack smiled, her kisses becoming lighter but still with a hint of passion.
As they continued, they heard a sound coming from the side. It sounded like... a door opening?
"Applej-" A voice started, immediately stopping. Applejack and Flim both snapped their heads over, Applejack feeling like she was frozen.
...I forgot to lock the door...
Standing inside the doorway was Marble Pie, glancing between Applejack and Flim, her eyes wide and a blush starting to crawl onto her face.
"Eep!" She squeaked, slamming the door. Applejack blinked as she stared at the doorway, Flim loosening his grip around her. Neither could speak.
"Um..." Flim started, his heart pounding.
"...Ah'm sorry. Ah got excited. Ah forgot ta lock the door," she said, getting off of him. Her face was completely red, her eyes wide.
"It's alright," Flim replied.
Applejack sighed. "Ah need ta talk ta Marble. She's probably worried Ah'm mad at her," she said, walking over to the door. She opened it, seeing Marble completely backed up to the wall at the opposite end of the hallway.
"M-Marble?" She asked, taking a glance at Marble's scared face. The poor mare was shaking, a large blush now completely covering her face.
Marble looked to Applejack, her pupils small. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! I should've knocked! I-"
Applejack raised a hoof, quieting Marble. She took a breath. "Marble, it's alright. Ah forgot ta lock the door. And... this is my fault. Ah have somethin' to tell everyone tomorrow, includin' you. Ah've kept a secret for too long," she said. She knew she had to do it. Now that Marble had walked in on her, there was no more keeping secrets.
"O-oh."
Applejack nodded. "Please don't feel bad, you're alright."
"But-"
"No buts. Stuff like this happens. Now... what did you come to tell me in such a hurry?" Applejack replied.
Marble seemed to be a mix of confused and relieved. "So... you're not mad?"
Applejack chuckled. "Nah. Shocked? Yes. But not mad. Ya didn't know, and that is partly my fault. Now, tell me what ya came here for."
Marble blushed. "Well... I wanted to know what Mac's favorite flowers are."
Applejack raised an eyebrow, slightly chuckling and smirking. "They're lilies." She began to step back into the room. "Ah'll see ya tomorrow," she said, closing the door and leaving Marble against the wall. She also made sure to lock the door once she shut it. She stood in silence for a few more seconds before lightly groaning.
"...That's not how Ah wanted this ta come out," she said, sitting on the edge of the bed. Flim rubbed her shoulder.
"Well... it'll be alright. I know you can do it."
Applejack smiled. "Yeah. Ah hope so. Ah think... Ah'll tell one of mah friends at a time. Well, Ah'll tell Rarity and Marble tomorrow. Rarity will understand, considerin' she's a hopeless romantic, and Marble deserves ta know what she walked in on. Ah just... oh boy."
Flim kissed her cheek. "Hey, don't worry about it. They'll understand. After all, they're your closest friends."
Applejack nodded. "Yeah, Ah guess so. Also... can ya sleep here with me tonight again? Ah won't be able to have a good sleep otherwise."
Flim nodded. "That's what I was planning on," he said, getting comfortable again, Applejack snuggled up against him, sighing.
"Everything will be alright, Apples. Please don't worry. I love you."
Applejack slightly smiled. "Ah sure hope so. And thanks, Ah love ya, too."