//------------------------------// // Applejack // Story: Mane Six Cuddle Simulator // by CategoricalGrant //------------------------------// “Applejack!” “Who-what now?” Applejack asks quickly, whipping her head around. “Are the revenuers here? Did they find me?” Twilight presses her lips together in an expression of annoyance. “No, but you are going to be sharing with him tonight.” “Why AJ, specifically?” you ask, a little confused as to the rationale behind Twilight’s pick. “She won the couch in the board game tournament.” Twilight’s eyes narrow. “And I use the term ‘won’ loosely.” “Darn it Twahlight, I won fair and square!” Applejack huffs. “No, you didn’t! The free parking space does nothing! Am I the only pony that reads the instructions!?” “Ya get to take the cash! It’s a universal house rule!” “A universal rule is, by definition, not a house rule! I know syllogisms aren’t your strong suit, AJ, but come on!” “GIRLS!” Fluttershy screeches from beside you, causing you to jump at least two feet in the air in surprise. “Maybe we should concentrate a little more on getting our friend someplace to sleep and a little less on arguing?” Twilight exhales forcefully through her nostrils but seems to recover most of her composure. “Anyway, Applejack 'won' the couch, and since you’re a little larger than us and it’s the biggest space here, I think it’s only fair that you two share.” “I can see the logic in that,” Applejack notes, nodding solemnly. She turns her piercing green eyes toward you. “C’mon pardner, hop on the couch.” You oblige Applejack and follow her instructions. You rest your head on the pillow present there, and squeeze your body in towards the cushions to make room for her. “No need for that!” she hoots. “Spread out n’ relax.” Lifting one of her back legs over you, she clambers onto the couch and plops her body down on top of yours. You let out a tiny grunt in response. She’s heavier than she looks, certainly, but you’re also rather surprised at how comfortable she is acting around you. Applejack continues to shift her strong body to find a more comfortable position. Wrapping her hooves over your shoulders, she nuzzles into your neck and lays a back hoof in between your legs. “There we go!” You lay there for a moment, not quite sure what to do. Applejack seems happy enough, at least. “Uh, sugarcube?” Applejack’s voice vibrates your neck softly. It warms at the contact. “Yes?” “Ya can hold me, you know. Ain’t no need for this to be a one pony show.” You curse yourself mentally for your awkward behavior. “Of course, sorry.” You lay your right hand a few inches above her tail and your left on her withers and give her a big hug. Applejack’s body is wonderfully firm but her coat is smooth, which makes for an extremely pleasant sensation. “Ahhh,” she exhales warmly into your neck, squeezing you back. “That’s a heckuvva lot better.” Turning her head to the side, she presses her golden mane into the underside of your chin. “Ha ha! Hey guys, check it out!” a grating voice calls. You can feel Applejack’s body tighten as a low growl simmers in her throat. “What is it, darling?” you hear Rarity whine back. “There’s no need to be so loud when we’re trying to settle down for bed.” “It’s hilarious!” Rainbow Dash snickers. “Look- Applejack is cuddling with the human!” You feel the muscles in Applejack’s tummy tense up. Sensing that she’s about to go after Rainbow Dash, you decide to step in. You cast you eyes up at Rainbow Dash, who is hovering next to the couch. “I think you’re jealous.” “Jealous!? I mean, yeah, it’d be nice to sleep on the couch and all, but board games are for eggheads anyway. I don’t care that I lost!” A timid throat clearing echoes through the room. “I think he means you’re jealous of the cuddling, Rainbow Dash,” Fluttershy offers. Rainbow Dash’s face contorts into an odd scrunch. “What!? That’s ridiculous… Cuddling is lame!” “That shade of red on your face is most becoming, darling,” Rarity mocks. Rainbow Dash sputters incoherently for a few moments. “Just cut your losses, you’re not going to win this one,” Twilight adds. “Whatever!” Rainbow Dash huffs before floating away. Applejack chuckles quietly to herself. Slowly, she rolls over and shimmies to rest on her side, allowing your left hand to slide down to her cutie mark while your right hand rubs her tummy gently. “I’d say there isn’t a pony in Equestria that wouldn’t be jealous of this,” she whispers softly. “Thanks a bunch, sugarcube.” “You’re welcome. Goodnight.” “G’night.”