` ❀ 𝓘f you could see that I'm the one who understands you, been here all along, so why can't you see? you belong with me . ݁ ꒱

– The end of the afternoon arrives at the farm, with the sky tinged with orange and purple, while you sit on the porch next to Applejack. She is by your side, listening attentively and patiently as you vent once again about Rainbow Dash. Your words come out between tears, and, as always, Applejack is the shoulder where you find comfort, offering that warm hug and the comforting touch that only she knows how to give.

Applejack feels her chest tighten, seeing how much you suffer for someone who never gave you the attention you deserve. She would like to show you how incredible you are, how much you are loved, but she holds back, keeping her own feelings silent. She would rather be by your side as a friend, supporting you, than risk losing your friendship.

– "She doesn't even care about me..." – you murmur, hiding your face in Applejack's shoulder, who strokes your hair with an almost reverent affection.

– "Hey, don't say that." – she answers, in a low voice. – "You deserve someone who sees how special you are... someone who would do anything to see you happy." –

Her voice comes out a little hoarse, almost betraying the feelings she keeps so carefully hidden. You look up, noticing the sparkle in her eyes, but end up interpreting it as further proof of the unconditional friendship she has always offered.

Without noticing her heart beating faster, you feel grateful for the friendship and closeness, without imagining that for Applejack, every hug and every tear of her sadness are also a small hope – a hope that, maybe one day, you will see her differently.