“AJ?”

Applejack looked up from the paper work she was doing, “Whut is is, Big Mac?”

Big Macintosh pointed a hoof over his shoulder, “There’s a human at th’ door askin’ fer ya.”

“A human? What do they want?”

“He says he’s lookin’ fer a job.”

Applejack blinked. She stood still a moment before shrugging. She got up and went to the front door. As expected, there was indeed a human at the door. He had blond hair and green eyes. He wore a teal t-shirt and cargo pants. Her eyes lingered on his hands, specifically his fingers.

She shook her head to clear it, “Howdy there. Big Mac said yer were lookin’ fer a job.”

The human nodded, smilling, “Yep. I just moved into town and need a job.”

“Nice ta meet ya. Mah name’s Applejack. We could always have a helpin’ hoof. Thang is, though, it’s mighty hard work. Most ponies don’t stay long. Ya have any experience?”

“Not with farming. My previous job was in construction, so I think I’m fit enough. So...is that a yes?”

Applejack knew she should say no. The human would only serve as a distraction, especially with how cute he was. Applejack groaned inside at that thought. Still, this human needed a job, especially since he just moved here, “Yep. Welcome aboard,” she said before sticking out a hoof. The human took it his hand, sending tingles up her foreleg. The fingers felt good. She wondered how good it would feel for them to be in her pu-

“Uh, Miss Applejack? I think we’re supposed shake…”

Applejack shook her head, hoping to Celestia she wasn’t blushing, “Sorry. Got distracted by...thangs.”

“That’s fine. That happens to me too sometimes,” they shook limbs.

“Can ya start tomorrow mornin’?”

“Yep.”

He turned to leave before Applejack realized she never got his name, “Hold up,” The human turned around, “Whut’s yer name? Ya didn’t say.”

“I didn’t? Sorry. It’s Zachary Wills. You can just call me Zack, though.”

“Zack,” she tumbled the name around in her head, “That’s a cute name.”

Zack blinked, “Cute?”

Shoot, “D-did Ah say cute? Ah meant...cool. That’s a cool name….yep…” Applejack was sure she was blushing now.

Zack stared at her, “...okay. Well, see you tomorrow.”

He gave a wave and Applejack shut the door. She turned around and was about to return to her paperwork when the realization of the consequences of what she had just done hit her like a train. She was a closet anthrophile, meaning she was more attracted to humans than to ponies. Estrus season was around the corner. She just hired a human. 2 + 2 + 2 = 6.

“Ah think Ah jus’ made a huge mistake.”

Author's Note

Next chapter will be longer....probably.