Thank you for this meticulously crafted story. Of course the pie had to be apple. However, to prevent the tale from being too idyllic we have a frozen pastry crust. They share the leaves before they 'know' each other. Her feet have to be bare, her hair loose, because she has succumbed to temptation and is free of self-imposed restraint.

A wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it with the community and for your meaningful engagement with other writers.