A True, True (Boy)Friend

The next morning...

I woke up when the Sun, now temporarily controlled by Luna, shined in my face. After rubbing my eyes for a few seconds, I looked up at Celestia, who was still sleeping peacefully. I could hear her soft breathing and very light snoring. She looked so peaceful. I smiled and lightly got out of the bed, not trying to wake her. I then went over to her side of the bed. I leaned forward and placed a warm, soft kiss on her forehead. I then slowly pet her mane. She looked so relaxed.

She yawned and her eyes fluttered open. She looked at me with a smile.

"Good morning, Sweetie", she said to me.

"Morning, Celly", I said back. She placed her hooves on my back and pulled me toward her. I allowed myself to go forward and laid my head on her chest. She gave me a kiss on my forehead and pet my hair. I did feel a little awkward, and Celestia must have noticed. She used her magic to remove my slippers and allowed me to fully lay on her. It wasn't really difficult, since she was about four times bigger than me. I was laying on her like she was a bed, while she rubbed my back with her hoof. I felt like a baby.

"Just relax, Sweetie", she said. I did. She felt like a giant plushie. After a bit of cuddling, an odor passed my nose. Celestia had messed herself.

"Celly?", I said.

"Yes, Sweetheart?", Celestia said.

"I think you need to be changed". Celestia checked herself.

"Indeed I do". One change later, a letter formed in front of Celestia. She read the outside of it. "It's for you, Sweetie".

"Really?"

"Yes". I took the letter and opened it. It was from Aloe and Lotus Blossom.

"It's from Aloe and her sister, Lotus Blossom". I then read the letter in my head.

Hey, Colt,

How are you? We just wanted to know if you could come over for a while. It's been a long time since we've got to spend time together. You don't have to, but we would like it if you could.

See ya!,

Aloe and Lotus

"Aloe and Lotus want me to spend some time with them".

"Well, why don't you?"

"I don't really feel comfortable leaving you unattended while you're in here".

"I'll be fine, Sweetie. If anything goes wrong, I'll send you a letter".

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Sweetie".

"OK". I covered her up with the sheet, kissed Celestia's muzzle, and left the hospital.

Once I got outside, I got into a taxi carriage.

"Where to, Sir?", the puller said.

"Blossom Residence, please".

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The puller stopped the carriage in front of Aloe and Lotus' house. I paid the puller and walked out of the carriage. I walked up to the front door and rang the door bell.

"One moment, please", Aloe called from the inside. About thirty seconds later, Aloe opened the door. "Good morning, Colt!"

"Morning, Aloe", I said. Aloe nuzzled my cheek.

"Come in", she said and moved over slightly. I walked into the house and closed the door behind myself. A loud sneeze was heard. I looked into the living room. Lotus Blossom was laying on an air mattress in the living room, wiping her muzzle with some tissues. She looked over at me.

"Hey, Colt", she said. Her voice sounded muffled as she spoke. I walked over to the air mattress and sat down next to Lotus.

"Hey, Lotus", I said, rubbing her stomach, "How are you feeling?"

"Awful", she said, sneezing into a tissue and wiping her muzzle, "I don't even know how I got sick. At least I'm feeling a little better. Anyway, how are you doing?"

"Nothing. I've just been taking care of Celestia while she recovers".

"Aloe told me you and Princess Celestia formed a relationship".

"That's true".

"Congratulations, Colt!"

"Thanks, Lotus". I kissed her forehead, making her blush.

"Thanks".

"No problem". At that point, Aloe came into the room.

"Colt?", she said.

"Yes?", I said.

"You might be hungry?", she said. My stomach growled lightly.

"I guess I could go for something". Aloe smiled.

"Then follow me!", she said. I followed the pink mare to the kitchen. The kitchen was indeed big, but not bigger than the one at the Castle. "You may sit, if you like".

"OK". I sat down in one of the chairs. Thankfully, it was cushioned. Riding on that taxi really was starting to cramp up my back. Aloe approached me with a tray. It contained a daffodil-and-daisy sandwich, and an oat salad. She sat the tray down in front of me, along with a soda. "Thanks, Aloe", I said.

"No problem, Colt", she said with a big smile, "Anything for a friend!" She then pulled one of the chairs up behind me. She put her hooves on my back and began to rub up and down. I was surprised at first, but then felt relieved at the soothing touch of her hooves. No wonder she was a spa pony.

"That feels *sigh* so good, Aloe".

"Just trying to help you relax. I figured you might be a little awkward visiting our house for the first time".

"Not really, but the massage is really easing the cramp in my back".

"How did that happen?"

"Oh, just those taxi seats. Those things have no cushions on those at all".

"Yep. That'll do that to you. Don't even get me started on that nine hour drive from Canterlot to Manehattan. I had to sit on the couch for a full three hours to relax".

"Wow".

"So, how's Princess Celestia?"

"She's fine".

"I hope so. I can't even bear the thought of losing one of Equestria's most beloved princesses".

"Neither can I". Aloe continued to massage me, while I ate. After a while, Lotus came into the kitchen. Aloe noticed this.

"Sister", she said, "what are you doing up?"

"I just need... *cough* *cough*... a glass of water", Lotus said.

"Why didn't you let me know? I could have gotten it for you".

"You seem pretty busy at the moment". She got her water and went back into the living room. A loud beep was heard and Aloe looked at her watch.

"Umm... Colt?", she said.

"Yes, Aloe?", I said.

"I have to work at the Spa today, but I don't feel comfortable leaving Lotus here alone. If you can, could you please keep watch over her for me?"

"Course I can".

"Oh thank you, Colt!".

"No problem, Aloe". She kissed my cheek and left the house. I finished my lunch and walked into the living room. Lotus allowed me to sit down next to her. I sat down next to her.

"You can lay down if you like".

"OK". I laid down next to her on my back. Then, Lotus placed her head on my stomach, like a pillow. I smiled and began to pet her mane.

"Colt?", Lotus said.

"Yes?"

"Do you mind if I lay on you?"

"Not at all". She smiled and resumed laying on me, sighing heavily. She sneezed loudly, and wiped her muzzle.

"Sorry for the sneezing. I feel like crap".

"That's fine. You can't help it".

"So, how's Princess Celestia?"

"She's fine".

"Good".

"Yes it is". I pull her into a hug and cuddle her. She nuzzles my cheek for a while. Then, she let go.

"I need to use the little filly's room".

"Oh. Well, go ahead". She got up and went to the bathroom. After a few minutes, she came back and laid down next to me, again. "Feel better?"

"Yes", Lotus said, "Much better". I cuddled her again and she sighed. "You're so cuddly, Colt". She nuzzles my cheek.

"So are you. So, how have you been?"

"Fine. I've just been laying here, with the flu.  wish I could heal myself".

"It should go away in about two weeks. I had the flu once and it went away after two weeks".

"I hope so. This sucks".

"I'm sure it does". We both chuckled for a bit. Lotus took a sip from her water glass, and sighed.

"Well, I need to run some errands. Hopefully other ponies wont try to stay away from me".

"Wait, Lotus. You need your rest. Why don't I do them for you?"

"Colt, you're my guest. I wouldn't want to make you do something for me".

"It's OK, Lotus. I've been taking care of Celestia for nearly a week. It wont be a problem".

"Are you sure?"

"Yes".

"OK, well first, the ATM. Next, the supermarket. And last, the Hayburger". She hoofed me her credit card, a list for the supermarket, and the order she wants from the Hayburger. "Feel free to buy yourself something. I have at least 2000 bits on that thing".

"OK. So, I'll be right back".

"Be safe, Colt". Lotus kissed my cheek and hugged me.

"I will, Lotus". I kissed her muzzle and left to run her errands.

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After about an hour, I had finished the errands. Carrying paper bags, filled with groceries, and an additional paper bag, carrying the order from the Hayburger. I had also bought a some flowers from the flower shop for Aloe, Lotus, and Celestia. I got each of their favorites: pink tulips for Aloe, roses for Lotus, and sunflowers for Celestia.

I got back to the Blossom Residence and opened the door with the key Lotus gave me. I walked in and closed the door behind me. I noticed Lotus was asleep, so I put up the groceries for her and placed her roses and order on the coffee table in the living room. After that, she woke up and looked at me.

"Hey, Sleepy Head", I joked to her. Lotus chuckled lightly.

"I got tired and wanted some sleep", she said.

"I know. Anyway, I finished your errands". She grabbed her food and started to eat.

"Thanks, Colt", she said.

"No problem, Lotus. Oh, and I got a little something extra for you". I grabbed her roses and gave them to her. She gasped.

"Oh, Colt! I love roses!" She kissed my cheek. "Thank you!"

"You're welcome. I was walking back and I stopped by the flower shop, and decided to get you a get well gift".

"Thanks! I love them!".

"I knew you would". She took one of the roses and put it in her mane.

"Could you please put these in that vase over there?", Lotus said, pointing to a blue vase next to the television. I did, then sat down next to her again. Lotus had finished her food and laid back down. "You can lay down if you like".

"Umm... Lotus", I said, rubbing my arm.

"Yes?"

"Do you mind if I take my shoes off?"

"Of course not. Why would I?"

"Well... I forgot to put some powder in my shoes, so my feet might not smell too good".

"Oh, that's OK. I've been massaging smelly hooves ever since me and Aloe were given the Spa. I'm used to it".

"O-OK". I took my socks and shoes off and laid down on the mattress. Lotus shared her comforter and her pillow with me, allowing me to use some. I pulled her into a hug and cuddled her. She smiled and buried her face in my shirt. Then, I noticed she had a very sad look on her face.

"Colt, there's something I wanna tell you".

"What is it?"

"Well... I..."

"Yes?"

"I don't really see it mattering anymore, since you're with Princess Celestia now". Those last six words basically told me what she wanted to say.

"Lotus..."

"Yes, Colt?"

"You have a crush on me, don't you?" A sniffling sound was heard and I felt a wetness on my shirt.

"Yes! I love you, Colt!", Lotus said. She was crying into my shirt. I hugged her a little tighter and pet her mane.

"Lotus, it's OK. Don't cry", I said in a soft voice.

"Why is it OK?! I've had a crush on your ever since I first saw you! Now, you have a marefriend, and it's one of the most beloved mares in all of Equestria!"

"Lotus... I may be in a relationship, but that doesn't mean I can't do this...". I placed my lips on the blue mare's lips, locking in a kiss. Her eyes went big as I kissed her. After a solid minute, I let her go. She hugged me tight.

"Colt, why did you do that?!"

"Because I wanted you to feel better, Lotus. I don't wanna see you cry". She smiled and kissed my cheek.

"Well... I loved it, and I love you!" She continued to hug me. At that point, an awesome aroma passed my nose. I sniffed Lotus' mane, and found the source of the smell.

"You smell really good, Lotus", I said. She blushed lightly, very flattered at the compliment.

"Thanks, Colt", she said, "It's a new shampoo I'm using. Prench Rose".

"Well... it sure makes you smell good". I rubbed her stomach, making her giggle.

"Sorry", she said, "I'm very ticklish". I got an idea, as an evil smile appeared on my face.

"Oh you are?" She knew what I was going to do next.

"Colt, please don't!"

"Too late!" I tackle her and tickled her hard. She kept laughing and squirming.

"C-Colt! OK OK OK!", she yelled, trying to get me to stop. After another minute or so, I let her go. She panted for a bit, then laughed again.

"Better?", I asked her.

"Colt!", she said, "I almost peed myself! But, that was fun".

"I knew you would think so". At that point, the lock on the front door clicked and Aloe came in. "Hey, Aloe"

"Hello, Colt", Aloe said back to me.

"Sister?", Lotus said, "Why are you back so early?"

"That idiot, Frostbite, accidentally started a fire in the sauna, so it has to be repaired. The construction ponies said it will take at least a week".

"Shouldn't we do something?", I asked.

"Don't worry, Colt", Lotus said, "This isn't a new thing. This is like the seventh time this month". She then said to her sister, "We need to fire him".

"I will tomorrow, Sister", Aloe said, "Now, I'm going to take a shower, then I'll come back and we'll play some games".

"Wait, Aloe", I said, "I got you something". I went into the kitchen, grabbed the tulips, and gave them to Aloe. She smiled.

"Colt, I love pink tulips!", she said, nuzzling my cheek, "Thank you!"

"No problem, Aloe", I said back. She placed the tulips in a vase and went upstairs to take a shower.

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Aloe, Lotus, and I were playing Monopony and having some snacks. Lotus rolled the dice and moved her piece, landing on Clipboardwalk, which I owned, and had a hotel on.

"You owe me 2000 bits, Lotus", I said. She growled and payed me. She had run out of bits at the point and went bankrupt. I had won. "I win!"

"Yeah, yeah", Aloe said, "You win".

The next game was Apology, which Lotus had won, then Consequence, which Aloe had won.

Then, it was movie time. It was a French romantic comedy. Aloe and Lotus were both cuddling me and laying on me while we watched the movie.

"Pass the popcorn, please", I asked. Aloe grabbed the bowl of popcorn with her teeth and gave it to me. I grabbed a handful and ate it. Lotus grabbed herself a little bit of cotton candy and Aloe grabbed herself a box of chocolate covered raisins.

"Excuse me?", I said.

"Yes?", the mares said together.

"I... have to go to the bathroom".

"Oh", Lotus said, "Well, the bathroom is over there".

After handling my business, I looked at the clock on top of the television. It was 8:00, and it was dark outside. I had been at their house for a full twelve hours.

"Umm... Aloe? Lotus?"

"Yes, Colt?", the mares said at the same time.

"I need to get back to the hospital. Celestia might need me".

"OK", Aloe said, nuzzling my cheek, "See you later, Colt!" Lotus then kissed my cheek and hugged me.

"Yeah, see you later, Colt!", Lotus said. I kissed both Lotus' muzzle, then Aloe's muzzle.

"I'll see you both later!"

"Wait, before you go...", Lotus said, "Aloe and I want to give you something". She grabbed an envelope from under the comforter and hoofed it to me. It had the French Rose smell, the same smell as Lotus' mane. I opened the letter and saw what was in in. A dandelion-flavored lollipop, and a picture. I unwrapped the lollipop, placed it in my mouth, and looked at the picture.

I gasped lightly at the picture. It was a hoof-drawn picture of me, Aloe, and Lotus. It had a wonderful sense of color and perfect outlining. Underneath it, it said, Best Friends Forever! I smiled, put the letter in my pocket, and hugged the mares.

"Thanks, Aloe! Thanks, Lotus!"

"You're welcome, Colt", they both said, kissing my face. After that, I left their house and got into a taxi carriage.

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Once I got back to the hospital, I went into Celestia's room. She looked at me, smiling.

"You're back", she said, "Did you have fun?"

"I did", I said to Celestia, "Aloe, Lotus, and I hung out and had some fun. I kissed Lotus, hope you don't mind".

"Why would I mind, Sweetie?"

"Well, you're my marefriend".

"I know, but I don't mind if you kiss another mare. As long as you still love me".

"I do".

"Good. So, I was just about to get some sleep".

"Oh, then go ahead. I'm not really sleepy at the moment. Oh, by the way, I got you something". I pulled out her sunflowers and gave them to her. She smiled.

"Sweetie, I love sunflowers!", she said, pulling me into a hug, "Thank you!"

"No problem, Celly", I said, returning the hug.

Then, her tail started twitching. She had wet and messed herself. I changed her and threw her old diaper in the trash. After that, I covered Celestia up with the sheet and held her hoof. Then, I sung a lullaby quietly into her ear. She smiled and yawned. Right when it looked like she was about to fall asleep, she used her magic to remove my shoes and, once again, I was laying on Celestia like a bed. She used her good wing to cover me up. I then felt tired. Her warm coat and wing felt good. I buried my face in Celestia's coat and yawned.

"Goodnight, my little Celly", I said, "I love you".

"Goodnight, my little Sweetie", Celestia said, "I love you, too". We both fell asleep with smiles on our faces.