.:Love and Life collide:.AJ.:

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I trotted Lyric into the Blue Grass Park, my body moving in tune with Lyric's. The chestnut mare reached her neck out in a snort, her coat glistening in the soft sun rays. There was still a bit of snow on the ground, and I was careful of the footing for Lyric. Looking back, I checked that Jennifer was still following. As I reached a bench, I slowed Lyric to a trot, and she gave a toss of her head, protesting against stopping. I scratched her neck, then dismounted. I took her lead rope and tied her in a quick release knot to the hitching post, then loosened the girth of the saddle. Once I was finished, I gave Lyric a treat, then ran my hand along her shoulder.

My head started to ache as I lifted Lyric's hoof, as she had been favouring one leg as she walked. Soon I saw that it was just a small rock, and I scraped it out with the pick. I put her foot down, then put the pick back into the saddle bag. Feeling a strong wave of pain, I reached up to touch the side of my head, and my fingers came in contact with dry blood. No big deal. I thought, then looked towards Jennifer, giving a small smile to reassure her.

"Your not hurt, are you"

I tried to keep myself from saying what I really wanted to say about Jake, but I didn't. Jennifer didn't need to hear it. She was dealing with enough right then, I didn't need to add to it. Jet had followed us here, and was now lying by the bench, his tongue hanging out from his mouth. I threw him a dog treat, then looked back to Jennifer.

[AppleJacks967]

Listening to Ty's words, I thought about what had previously occured. Jake had to be near me at all times, and it seemed he always walked in while I was with someone else. I didnt want him around me. That was the reason I threatened his life earlier. I soon snapped myself back to reality from my thoughts and answered Ty's question. Even though it was more of a suggestion.

" Yeah, I'm fine. But I'm worry about you. How is your cut?"

I glanced over at the wound. It looked pretty painful. But I was sure Ty didnt feel too much pain. He had fought his step-father before. I smiled warmly at him. I was glad it was just us two. I wanted to talk to him. And I didnt want the day to end. It was the best day I have had since Jake broke up with me. I wanted to be loved by Ty. Forever. I loved him...but I thought he didnt love me back. Like we were just friends. And that was all we would be.

" So Ty...Now I suppose we know a bit more about each other. I mean, I can see how life treats you, and you can see how Jake is such an ass. But of course, I dont think we'll be seeing anymore of him."

I smiled at him. I patted General on his neck, then slowed him to a brisk walk. I watched to see if Ty would slow Lyric. I wasnt sure if what I had said was true, but I sure do hope it would be.

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Ty tightened the girth tof the saddle, then mounted once again, now sure that there were no pebbles in Lyric's hooves. Yeah, I'm fine. But I'm worried about you. How is your cut?" I heard Jennifer ask me, and I looked to her, gathering the reins.

"Ah, this is nothing."

I gave a laugh, my bright eyes looking to Jennifer with genuine happiness. Lyric gave a toss of her head, clearly noticing the lift of energy in myself. Jet came running up being the mare, and she did as little as jump forward herself, wanting to join the lively dog in his run. I calmed her with a stroke of my hand, although I could tell she was resistant of the slow jog. So Ty...Now I suppose we know a bit more about each other. I mean, I can see how life treats you, and you can see how Jake is such an ass. But of course, I dont think we'll be seeing anymore of him. I gave a laugh, but gave a shake of my head.

"For some reason, I have the feeling I might see him again. That's okay though. It was worth it."

I gave her a small smile, then slowed Lyric to General's side. Jet came back running, did a circle of the horses, then was back running again, chasing some birds.

[AppleJacks967]

I heard Ty's sweet and inviting vocals once again. I loved the way he made me feel. Life didnt feel so impossible anymore. I used to think that my life would never go back the way it was before Jake had left a path of destruction in my life. I felt empty; incomplete. And from knowing, I could tell you it isnt a good feeling in the least bit.

" Haha, you never know. Ty...are you glad? Glad that I am here?"

I asked him. I wanted the truth. Jake had lied to me...and that hurt me. In turn...I hurt him. He deserved it, especially after all the hell he'd caused me. Now Ty had to deal with it. Now it felt like I left a path of destruction in whoever's life I entered. All because Jake couldnt learn his lesson and stay away.

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I untangled a knot in Lyric's flowy mane as I listened to Jennifer's voice. Haha, you never know.Ty...are you glad? Glad that I am here? I looked to her and smiled, holding the reins in one hand, I gave a nod.

"Yes, I'm glad. I know we haven't been together that long... and it seems crazy..."

I started to speak to her, trying to make my voice sound a little less jumbled. I wanted her to know what she meant to me. She shared my pain, I shared hers, she was someone who understood. Thats all I had ever wanted.

"I... I love you, Jennifer."

[AppleJacks967]

I heard Ty's words. I stopped General in his tracks. I looked at Ty. My world seemed to be fixed. I felt like everything would be better. I wanted to say that I loved him back. I had to say it back...because it was true. I did love him. Forever and for always. I smiled and urged General up to Lyric's side.

" Ty...you are the only person that understands me. We do share the pain. Pain of being misunderstood. I...I love you too. Can we be together?"

I asked that question again. I hated when I urged someone to answer. But the only reason I did this was because I had been let down before. But I didnt need to keep rushing people to answer questions. It annoyed them...I was sure.

" I am sorry for being so persistant."

I apologized and still smiled brightly at him. This truly was the best day of my life in a long time.

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I looked back as she stopped General, and I hoped I hadn't said too much. My eyes traced the lines of her smile as she brought General up next to Lyric. The mare threw up her head in excitment as the stallion came next to her. I calmed her with a swift touch of my hand against her satiny neck. Ty...you are the only person that understands me. We do share the pain. Pain of being misunderstood. I...I love you too. Can we be together? I smiled back to her, knowing that she was feeling the same way as I did. I am sorry for being so persistant. I heard her tell me, and I shook my head, stopping Lyric. Reaching out, I touched her arm softly.

"No, you don't have to be sorry."

I told her quickly, holding back Lyric as she fought to keep walking forward. The mare's spirited nature always made Ty amused, but not right then. His attention wasn't on Lyric. It was on Jennifer. And Jennifer only.

"We need to be together."

I told her, my eyes looking up to hers.

[AppleJacks967]

(( Summer, I am really sorry, but I will be gone from Friday-Sunday....and I cant get on the computer...so I cannot reply until Sunday. I am sorry. I'll reply ASAP...))

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((Thats alright. But why didn't you reply while you were on? And no worries, its okay. Have fun where ever you are going ))

[AppleJacks967]

I heard Ty's voice ring delightfully in my ears. I smiled at his comment. We did need to be together. I wanted us to be together, and now I was sure he wanted the same. My hands ached with pain and I let go of the reins. I was always cautious doing this because General might take off. But he didnt. I think he wanted to stay next to Lyric.

" Yes. I enjoy spending time with you and...just you really. But I think General wants to stay with Lyric."

The thought of Lyric and General being together was crazy. General was a huge built stallion and Lyric was a medium sized mare. But they did make a cute couple...as did Ty and I. I liked spending time with him. It was one of the best times of my life. I never really could imagine life without him now. But I felt like I was taking it too soon.

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Lyric side-stepped slightly with her head held high, eager to go for another run. I calmed her with the touch of my hand, looking back to Jen. Yes. I enjoy spending time with you and...just you really. But I think General wants to stay with Lyric. I chuckled slightly with a nod, watching as the stallion seemed to want to be nearer to Lyric. The tall mare danced under me, her hooves held high in a sort of prance. The wind blew lightly at my dark colored hair, and I watched Lyric's mane ruffle under the breeze.

"I think your right."

I told her, knowing I couldn't keep Lyric's energy from letting loose any longer. Loosening the reins, she took an immediate invitation to pick up into a trot, and we completed a circle around the stallion and Jen. I flashed her a smile as we picked up into a canter, completing another full circle. I could tell Lyric was happy to to stretch her legs, as she reached her muzzle out in a joyful snort. Soon, I pulled Lyric up to a stop, and patted her sweaty neck.

"Sorry about that. She gets anxious, standing around like that."

I chuckled, my eyes catching the shimmer of a sun ray.

**we should have something exciting happen lol any ideas?**

[AppleJacks967]

* Uh....maybe like Jake could come back and hurt General and make Jennifer think that Ty did it....what do you think?*

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**sounds good!! And my other character Amy is the vet on the site, so we could bring her in later as well. Lets just do it on this thread. They can dismount from their horses, and be distracted while Jake goes and does whatever lol. You can go ahead and start with your next reply Good idea, by the way haha **

[AppleJacks967]

* Okay..I am going on vacation for today, tommorrow and then Saturday...but I will reply soonn...sorry.....*

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**Its okay, but again, why wouldn't you reply while you were on!!! **

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**I am getting really sick of waiting for you to reply. If you don't want to do this rp, then just tell me instead of making me wait!**