“Will you let me rub your back?”
Applejack got into her truck after a long day of hard work at Sweet Apple Acres. She was sore, tired, and had only one thing on her mind. Well, rather one person.
Rarity and Applejack had planned on meeting up at Rarity’s house tonight to hang out. Applejack wasn’t quite sure what Rarity was planning, but she was hoping it wasn’t anything too crazy, because she probably couldn’t handle that at the moment. But she would do anything for Rarity, and she was just looking forward to seeing her. Anytime she got to spend with Rarity was her favorite, no matter what they did.
The thought of her little fashionista instantly made Applejack feel a little better, as she pulled into Rarity’s driveway.
Rarity was on her couch lying on her stomach reading a fashion magazine, when she heard Applejack knock at the door. She almost immediately jumped up from her spot on the couch and practically ran to the door.
She quickly opened the door to see her lover standing on her porch smiling at her. Before Applejack could even say anything, Rarity pulled her in for a kiss. It was short, but sweet.
“Applejack, darling! Oh I’ve missed you!” Rarity pulled her inside and shut the door behind them.
“Aww Rarity.” Applejack’s cheeks blushed slightly and she scratched the back of her neck, “I was just here the other day.” The two girls moved to sit on the couch.
“Oh I know, but even that’s too long!” Rarity said with a pout. She turned and got her first good look at her girlfriend. She was wearing her usual white and green apple shirt and some plain blue jeans. She had on her signature cowboy hat and boots.
Rarity focused her gaze on her face, she looked pretty worn out. Rarity was worried about asking Applejack to come over after she’d been working all day. She probably just wanted to go home and rest.
“Darling, you look exhausted!” She took her hand and looked into her eyes as she spoke, “Are you sure it’s a good day to hang out? If you’d rather go back home and take a nap or something I’d understa-“
She was cut off as Applejack gently placed a finger to her lips. “Don’t you worry yer pretty little head about me sugarcube, I’m fine. Just a long day on the farm is all.” She leaned in to hug Rarity. She smelled like lavender and honey. “I couldn’t be happier getting to spend some time with my favorite girl.”
She smiled softly as she pulled away. She noticed a blush start to rise on Rarity’s cheeks. The two girls just sat there gazing into each other’s eyes for a few moments.
Applejack reached up to tuck a stand of Rarity’s perfect purple hair behind her ear. “I swear you get prettier every time I see you.” She said before placing the most gentle kiss on her cheek that grew even more red.
“Oh, you’re just saying that.” Rarity looked away with a blush.
“No, honestly.” Applejack reached a hand up to gently trap Rarity’s chin to turn her face towards her. “You’re the most beautiful gal I’ve ever known Rarity, inside and out.” She placed a quick soft kiss to her nose. “I’m so lucky to have you.”
By this point, Rarity’s entire face was red as a tomato. “Oh Applejack,” She have her a loving smile, “You say the sweetest things!” The two girls shared a longer kiss and Rarity continued. “Where ever did you learn to speak to lady like that?” She gave the country girl a playful smirk.
“I’m just speakin’ facts darlin’.” Applejack gave her a grin as she used the other girl’s signature word.
“Oh dear I think you might be spending too much time with me love.” She climbed into Applejack’s lap as she spoke. “You’re starting to sound like me.” She said with a giggle.
“You know I can never get enough of you missy!” she said as she began lightly tickling Rarity on the waist.
Rarity squealed as she squirmed and giggle like crazy. “Oh you little-“
Rarity then reached down to grab Applejack’s waist and tickle her back. This caused the farm girl to lurch forward quickly, making her wince and hiss between her teeth.
Rarity stopped instantly. She reached both of her hands up to either side of Applejack’s face. “Darling, are you alright?! What’s the matter?”
Applejack opened her eyes to see her very concerned girlfriend’s face very close to her own. “I’m okay Rarity.” She said with a gentle smile. “I think I just worked myself a little too hard today is all. My back is just a bit achey. I’ll be fine.”
Rarity didn’t seem convinced. She just stared at Applejack for a couple seconds, the concerned look never leaving her face. After a few moments she spoke quietly, “Will you let me rub your back?”
Applejack blinked as a light blush crept its way onto her face. “Wh-What?!”
Rarity looked at her with pleading eyes. “Oh, please Applejack! I’ll be gentle I promise, it will make you feel so much better!”
Applejack figured she should say something, her hesitation didn’t have anything to do with Rarity touching her in that way, that was for sure, but her question triggered some childhood memories in the blonde’s mind. “Yeah sugar, of course you can.” She looked away, “Sorry, the last person who asked me a question like that was my Ma.” She looked down at her lap.
Rarity began to lightly stroke a hand across her back. “Oh dear, I’m so sorry, I had no idea. I-I didn’t mean to-“
“Hey, don’t worry about it.” She gave her the warmest smile. “It was nice to remember.”
Rarity reached over to the hand resting on Applejack’s knee and gave it a squeeze. The two girls shared a kiss before Rarity pulled away and stood up. “Here, sit down here and I’ll sit behind you.”
Applejack slid down to a spot on the floor in front of the couch. Rarity sat behind her on the couch with her legs on either side of Applejack. She began to run her hands across the country girl’s back, feeling for areas of tension. She slid Applejack’s hair that was in its usual ponytail over her left shoulder, so she’d have easier access to her back. She placed a soft kiss to the top of her back as she began to knead her girlfriend’s shoulders with her thumbs.
“Feel okay?” Rarity asked her, not wanting to hurt her sore lover anymore than she was already hurting.
Applejack giggled at her worried girlfriend. “Yes Rare, you can go harder than that.”
Rarity pouted at Applejack’s giggling. “I was just being gentle like I promised.”
“I know, sugar.” Applejack said with a loving smile.
Rarity began to really dig her thumbs into each knot she found in Applejack’s shoulders. She could feel how tense the girl was, and she felt awful for asking her to come over after working so hard. But she knew Applejack would tell her if she needed to go home, and Rarity could tell this massage was what she needed.
Applejack let out a comfortable sigh. She closed her eyes as she leaned more into Rarity’s touch. She need this, and Rarity was, to Applejack’s surprise, very good at this. Her small hands while not as strong as Applejack’s, managed to find every single sore spot on her back, and she was so thorough yet gentle at the same time. Applejack suspected that maybe Rarity had picked up some massage techniques from all her trips to the spa.
Applejack tilted her head back with a happy hum. She opened her eyes to look up at Rarity. She smiled down at her freckled lover as she stopped rubbing her back. “How are you feeling?”
“Much better, thank you sugarcube.” Applejack smiled up at Rarity. This felt so right to her, these small moments with her lover that just made everything feel so complete. Like this was all she ever needed in life to be happy.
“Of course sweetheart.” Rarity leaned down to peck her on the lips. “I told you I’d make you feel better.”