Author's Note

Here is the next "proper" chapter. Did some basic editing by myself, so if you spot any major mistakes, feel free to point them out to me so I can fix them. I might try and get an editor, but I like how things go now, but plans could change. Anyways, hope you enjoyed!

Burned Down

I felt a small mass shift atop me, a weird pleasureful feeling in my groin area, my arms wrapped around something moving, and soft. I struggled to open my eyes, my body was a little sore from... The memories of last night came flooding back as I saw her own purple eyes. They were wide open, a faint blush on her face as she looked at me kind of sleepily. “You... You stayed...” She smiled and leaned in to kiss me.

Twilight... My long time crush, turned lover... I leaned forward myself, allowing our lips to contact mutuality. Her lips had a faint taste of salt, along with her own unique taste. We held the kiss for a minute or so, before she laid back down, her hips shifting and I felt a squeeze around my manhood. I rocked my hips, promoting her to sigh, her vagina was not too slick, so without some extra help, I wasn't getting my member out of her anytime soon, so I just continued to rock my hips gently, letting little pleasureful tingles to shoot across my body. “Of course Twilight, I couldn't leave my mar-...” I stopped myself. Her ear twitched, her blush getting a bit deeper.

“Marefriend? You want me to be your marefriend?” She spoke with excitement, with a hint of nervousness, like a filly talking to a colt she had a crush on. I just hummed a 'yes', in my throat, her soft coat felt nice against my skin and she tried to snuggle closer into me. “I never had my own special somepony before.” I just smiled, a warm happy feeling coming up through me as we cuddled, the morning sun coming just below our necks, making the experience much better.

After a half hour maybe, I moved a little, Twilight looking up at me and smiled. “Mind if I get a shower?” She shook her head and sat up, her body now in the light and I noticed how jetlagged she looked. Not saying anything against her, but we both had a rough night. “And I think you could use one too.” She pushed with her hindlegs, my soft member finally slipping out of her, my groin felt gross, and I assumed hers did as well.

“Well it was definitely worth it Nick.” She gave me a sly smile and I just grinned as she hopped down and stretched herself out. I put my feet on the floor and grabbed my boxers and headed towards the bathroom. Twilight eyed my body, her gaze not really lingering on anything for too long, just getting a nice look.

I grinned and looked down at the ogling alicorn. “See something you like Twilight?” She instantly flushed red, her eyes going to look at the far wall as she followed me towards the bathroom.

“Hey, Nick...” I paused to looked at the purple alicorn, her gaze still set onto the wall. “I was wondering, if I could join you.” She smiled, looking up at me and I just raised my eyebrow, making her blush and start coming up with more. “W- well, you can wash my back better then I can.” She looked at my fingers and I just smiled, moving out of the way and let her inside the bathroom.

“You just want to get a free back rub.” I gently squeezed her side and her muscles twitched under my hand. She spread her right wing and slapped me on the behind.

“You bet, and you're going to give me one.” With that, she walked into the bathroom, leaving me to stand there in the doorway. As she turned the water on and got the shower nice and hot, I couldn't take my eyes off her. Not on her rump, but her whole body, remembering back to the day I really saw her as something more then just a friend...

It was a warm summer day, about five months ago. I was still living in the library at the time, trying to get settled. I was just getting used to living here when, one day it all came crashing down on me. My past life coming back to me. All my memories of my family, friends and everything else came on me suddenly. I locked myself in my room for almost two days, until Twilight broke the door down, her angry expression changed to one of shock and concern. I couldn't look at her, I was ashamed at what I did to myself.

My left forearm was almost covered in cuts, blood stained on my arm and hand, some fresh cuts were still leaking crimson blood down my arm, and a pocket knife was at my throat, tears running down my face. I was moments from ending it all, but I just couldn't, looking into her eyes made me drop the small knife and I buried my face into my hands. She came over and held me, shushing me over and over again, her hoof running down the back of my head as I clutched to her and cried for a couple hours. She then sent Spike to get Fluttershy, opting not to take me to the hospital at my request. When Fluttershy arrived, she turned white as she saw what I did to myself, my tears now coming from how ashamed I was at myself.

After wrapping my arm up and after I calmed down, I tried to fall asleep, but Twilight carried me in her magic to her own bed and I slept beside her. I couldn't sleep, my eyes going over to Twilight, new feeling coming up in me. She saved me... She cares about me... I'm sorry Twilight for what I did. I then rolled over and draped my arm around her body, her back pressed into my chest. I felt so good, her scent filling my nose, and I was so relaxed that I quickly fell asleep.

When morning came, I awoke first, cuddling with Twilight, a smile spread across my face. She stirred, her forehooves tucking over my arm and she snuggled back into me. We both laid there in the morning, just enjoying being next to each other when I slowly rubbed my hand over her belly. She leaned her head and nuzzled my cheek before she slowly opened her eyes before gasping loudly and falling off the bed. Let's just say, in the awkward conversation moments afterwards, I had to lie, saying I moved in my sleep and was very sorry. And, to my dismay, she accepted it, and we never slept in the same bed again.

But here she was now, standing here, all mine. My right hand ran over my left arm, some of the cuts turned into scars. “I love you Twilight...” I whispered to myself, her ears twitching a little and she turned and tilted her head.

“Did you say something?” She asked, a small smile coming over me and I walked over to her, getting on my knees and I hugged her, her warm fur felt nice on my bare skin.

“I said, I love you Twilight. Never forget that.” She took a moment before returning the hug, a deep breath came from her and she whispered into my ear.

“I know, and I love you too Nick.” I smiled, my chin resting on her shoulder. A single question burned deep inside me, and she had the same one as she said it. “How long?” Two simple words, the answer was already in my heart.

“Since that night Twilight, after I almost ended it all.” She tensed up a little, nuzzling her face closer to me. “What about you?” I barely had the words out of my mouth before she answered.

“When I first laid eyes on you. At first, I shrugged the feelings off, but there was always something there.” She then gave me a sweet smile. “But enough about the past, lets get a shower.” Twilight then let go, and I stood up and motioned for her to get into the shower. She did just that, stepping into the glass walled shower, the steamy water soon drenched her mane and face.

I stepped in beside her, taking the detachable shower head and directed the water over her back and wings. She had her eyes closed as I rinsed her down, before doing the same to myself. As I did that, her horn flared up, grabbing a bottle of coat cleaner and she gave it to me, a small smile on her face, her eyes big as she cutely look up at me. I just grinned and took the bottle, replacing the shower head to its rightful place, away from her. She stood up, putting her forehooves onto the wall and she stood up as best she could. I put some coat cleaner on my hands and put them to her back.

She lightly jumped when my hands touched her, her muscles were twitching under me, her tail swishing back and forth as I continued to work the soap into her coat. I smiled, my fingers pushing into her back and sides, her wings twitching before I ran a single digit up between them. She stifled the cutest yelp, her wings spreading wide before I pushed my hands into her back.

I moved both hands, one to a wing a started rubbing my thumbs over them. Her mouth was open, her cheeks were flushed deep red and her eyes were closed. She was panting lightly, a sense of excitement came over me. I leaned towards her head and nipped the top of her ear before I traced it with my tongue. She pushed her body back against mine, to which I moved my hands to her front and worked the soap in there. She leaned her head back onto my shoulder, her breathing was a little heavy as my hands went over her chest and to her belly.

“Nick...” She trailed off, whispering not really to me, but just whispering to no one. “Nick I love you so much...” I smiled, she was lost in her own little world and I dipped my hands down and felt her small teats. Now I have seen bigger, not that I was looking, ponies walk around naked all the time anyways, but she had a decent size ones. Her tongue came out and licked my ear lobe, her tail pressed flat against my chest, flicking back an forth as her haunches pushed back towards me.

Twilight was in heaven, she kept her body pressed to mine, my manhood was starting to react from her soft moans as I moved my hands back to her wings, pushing away from her a little. A scent soon caught my nose, at first, it was hardly noticeable over the smell of the soap, but soon it over powered it and I knew it was her. I washed the soap off my hands, before I trailed down her back, going towards her flanks. “Are you turned on Twi?” She let out a muffled whimper, and a small nod. I just grinned as my hands made their way to her round plot. “You naughty filly.” As I gripped her plot, she quivered under me, a small smile coming over me.

“Well I can't help it when I have a hunk like you, hovering over me.” She nuzzled my neck, my own cheeks flaring up and I felt my heart skip a beat.

“You mean that?” I asked her, my hands going back to her lower back, my thumbs pressing into her muscles.

“Mmm hmm. You are very attractive Nick, but I didn't fall in love with you for just your good looks.” I stopped, looking into her lavender eyes. “You are a sweet, caring guy.” She then smiled. “But words can't really describe you in full Nick...” She bit her lip and looked deep into my eyes. “I'm glad you came to Equestria...” She then kissed me, not very hard, but it was full of passion. I got lost in the moment and wrapped my hands around her midsection and returned her kiss.

After a couple minutes, I broke it and smiled and moved away from her. “Alright, now I need to get cle-.” I was cut off as Twilight put her hoof on my lips, her horn lighting up and she smiled a little.

“Leave it to your princess Nick.” And with that, I immediately got doused with water, the shower head moving to coat my entire body in the warm liquid. She then brought some body wash and started to work it in with her magic, what would of taken me minutes, she did in a couple seconds and soon I was covered in soap, from the neck down.

“Wow, efficient Twi.” She then washed my body off and at the same time, put shampoo in my hair and started to work it in. I closed my eyes, not wanting to get any soap in them, I know how that feels... As soon as she washed my body completely off, she washed my hair out.

“Hold still!” She said as I clenched my eyes tight, moving my hands to my hair to try and get the soap out faster. Once I was done, she turned the water off and stepped out, hoofing me over a towel. I dried my face, then my hair was next as I opened my eyes and looked around. Twilight was already working on drying her coat off and I did the same, only with my own body.

“That feels better, I haven't had a nice hot shower in a while....” I trailed off, remembering my house and... The storm... “Twilight, I need to go.” She looked over at me as I got dressed, a brush in her magic as she brushed her mane and tail at the same time.

“What do you mean?” I put my shoes on, looking her in the eyes.

“My house... I need to see if it's...” I got cut off by a knock at the door.

“Hello? Anypony home?” I recognized the voice, it was none other then Applejack... My heart sank and I left the bathroom and she spotted me as she walked inside. “Hey, Nick... Got a minute?” I breathed a bit deeper and swallowed, my throat felt tight as I walked down the stairs. Once I reached the bottom, she hugged me tightly, her earth pony strength apparent as it kinda hurt a bit. “Ah'm glad to see ya here.” She then pulled back and look up at me.

“What's wrong Applejack?” She closed her eyes and sighed.

“Sugarcube... Ah... Ah don't know how to say this but...” My heart skipped a beat and I shook my head.

“No... Please don't...” She looked me right in the eye and nodded. “My house...” It couldn't be real, I backed up a couple steps and shook my head. “E- Enough playing around Applejack, come on now.” She took another deep breath.

“Ah'm sorry Sugarcube, but it's gone. Ah'm just glad you're ok. When I saw the charred remains of it, I was worried about ya. There wasn't much left either.” I pushed past her, and ran at the door. “Where ya goin?” I didn't answer as I opened the door and left the library.

It didn't take too long to reach the spot where the remains of my house stood. I was shocked, it was burnt, and practicality torn down. I moved into the charred building, finding the location of my bed. It was mostly still there, not much of a bed anymore, but I wasn't looking for that. I reached underneath and pulled out my backpack, my heart sinking as I looked at the condition of it.

It was burnt, but I ripped what was left open and looked inside, for the one thing that I had left from my home world that meant something to me. It was a picture of me and my family. I pulled out the charred picture, tears welling up in my eyes as I looked at it. I couldn't even tell what the picture was of anymore, it was warped and half melted. I dropped it and closed my eyes tight as my shoulders started to heave a little.

“Nick!” I barely registered Twilight's voice as I lost the last thing I had to remember home with, aside from my memories. “Nick?” She was closer, her hooves coming over the wooden floor, or what was left of it and she sat beside me, putting her hoof on my shoulder. We sat there in silence for a couple minutes, aside from my sniffles. “I'm here for you Nick.” She said softly, breaking the silence and I practicality threw myself at her. I hugged her tightly as her hooves went around my shoulder as I buried my head in her chest.

We sat like that for a couple minutes when I calmed down, taking a deep breath. “I'm sorry Twilight... You shouldn't of seen me like that...” She rubbed her right forehoof over my back and nuzzled my head.

“It was a little odd for how old...” She stopped, my heart skipping a beat. “I... I don't think I even know how old you are.” She pushed me back a little, looking me in the eye. “I always thought you were twenty four or so. How old are you?” I gulped and avoided eye contact.

“Sixmhmh.” I mumbled and she tilted her head, putting her hoof on my chin and made me look at her.

“I won't be mad if your a couple years younger then me, just tell me.” She smiled and I took a deep breath.

“I'm sixteen.” Her eyes went wide, her mouth open in a small gasp. Her head shaking to the side a little before she smiled and put her hoof on my shoulder.

“I don't think I heard you correctly, you say you're sixteen?” I nodded, her eyes getting smaller, almost pin sized and she repeated it again. “Sixteen....” I bit my lip, before I put my hand on her shoulder.

“Twilight? Are you ok?” She blinked, her eyes returning to normal and she started to sweat a little, her shocked expression turned to one of mild anger and she hissed at me.

“You're only sixteen? Nick, I'm eight years older then you! You're a minor, and I'm an adult... And we... We....” Her left eye started to twitch a little. “I had sex... With a minor...” Her breathing picked up, a little as she started to have a little panic attack. I put my right hand on her cheek, calming her down as she looked at me.

“Twilight, nopony else knows my age. Besides, it's not like I care.” She licked her lips nervously. “Twilight, listen to me. You had no problem when you thought I was much older. Besides Twilight, I love you, and nopony, not even Princess Celestia can forbid me otherwise.” Her eyes got a little wider at my last statement. As I looked into her eyes, a question burned deep inside me. “You... Still love me, right Twilight?” I was a little scared, that this revelation might change her mind.

She blinked a couple times before she leaned closer. “Of course I still love you Nick. I'm sorry for over reacting.” She closed her eyes in guilt and I just leaned in and kissed her on the lips, a nice feeling flaring up in my chest.

“Woah nelly!” My eyes shot open, as did Twilight's, our lips still locked as we looked over at Applejack. “Well, well, well.” We broke the kiss, both me and Twilight were equally flustered. “It's bout time you two got together.” Me and Twilight stared at her and said the same thing.

“What?” Applejack giggled, putting one hoof to her lips in a failed attempt to stifle it.

“You two have been beatin 'round the bush for far too long. All of us knew you two were perfect for each other, but you were both too darn shy to actuality admit it.” She grinned and me and Twilight just flustered a little more, glancing over at the other. Applejack's grin then fainted. “But it's a shame what happened to your house... We can build you another if y'all want.” I pondered it for a moment before I glanced at Twilight, she was smiling, but I could see it in her eyes what she wanted.

“Actuality, I think I will be staying with Twilight for a while.” My eyes then scanned the empty room, before I spied a burnt piece of wood, with metal stands laying on it. I got up and walked over, nudging the remains of my guitar with my foot. “Well, that sucks...” I took a deep breath, that was my most prized possession, besides that photo of course.

Twilight walked up beside me, her horn flaring up as the remnants did as well. And before my very eyes, the charred remains turned back into the guitar, looking better then I have ever seen it. “Ahh, there.” Twilight hovered the newly fixed guitar into my hand.

I was kinda dumbfounded. Magic was still something I couldn't really wrap my mind around, but I didn't care at the moment as I put my free arm around Twilight. “Thank you... Thank you so much Twilight.” She blushed but nuzzled my left side all the same.

“It was nothing, just a simple spell.” I closed my eyes for a second, just letting everything sink in, my stomach growling, bringing me out of my thoughts.

“Man... I'm famished, how about we get some food?” I looked down at Twilight and she smiled.

“Sure!” I smirked and stood up, walking over to my bed again, bending down to pick up the picture before I stuffed it into my sweater pocket. I then moved the bunt backpack aside, a small, but heavy door was right underneath. I opened the latch and opened the little compartment. I reached in and picked up my savings... All one hundred bits. I smiled, although it was a small amount, it was all I had left. I tied the bag to my belt, before I closed the door again and walked back over to Twilight and Applejack, both mares idly talking.

“-lately, Big Mac an me have been bustin our hides gettin through this season.” Applejack then sighed. “I dunno if we're ganna make it Twi, Apple Bloom has been helpin all she can, but she needs to get through school and have a life, she is only a filly.” I noticed Twilight was deep in thought, my left hand going to my bag of bits... When an idea came up.

“Applejack?” Both mares looked at me, a little smile coming over Applejack's muzzle.

“Don't fret none Sugarcube, ah just over exaggerated everythin...” She then mumbled under her breath while looking towards the ground. “Maybe I should ask Braeburn for some help....” I then bent down to look at her on her own level.

“I can lend a hand for as long as you need Applejack.” Her eyes snapped back to me, her mouth opened but nothing came out.

Twilight then smiled, looking over at the shocked look on Applejack's face. Applejack blinked before she shook the shock off. “Are ya sure Sugarcube? Ah told ya last time you didn't have to work for me.” I just smiled and touched my bit bag.

“I want to. I might need the money, and you can use the help I assume.” I grinned and she smiled, her green eyes twinkling a little.

“Thanks bucko. Ah know me and Big Mac could really use the help.” I stood up, taking a deep breath as I noticed the sun was still coming up over the horizon.

“Well, it's about time to start now right?” Applejack looked at me like I had two heads, as did Twilight.

“Umm.. what?” Applejack said, lifting her left forehoof off the ground.

“We should be working soon, am I right? I know it's been a while, but since I came here, I gotten a lot more physically fit. So let's start.” Applejack chuckled and put her hoof on my leg.

“You want to start now? Well, ah cant' say no.” She then fidgeted with her hat, getting it comfortable on her head before she walked towards the barn. I then looked over at Twilight, bending down to her and I hugged her.

“I will see you later.” She put one foreleg around me, nuzzling her cheek into my neck.

“Ok, take care.” She then pulled back. “And don't over work yourself.” I smiled and nodded before she kissed me on the cheek before she trotted off. I stood up, staring at the purple alicorn as her horn flared and with a pop, she teleported.

“Alright lover boy, come on now.” I shook my head, getting back to the task at hand. I turned back to Applejack and followed her as we walked across part of the orchard. We walked in silence, my acoustic guitar strap was slung over my shoulder as we walked, both of us in silence.

“So... How is everything anyways?” I asked, trying to break the silence when Applejack sighed.

“Not so good partner. Me and Big Mac have been working sunrise to sunset everyday, only taking Sunday as a day to recuperate for the next week. Apple Bloom helps when she can, but she needs to get good grades in school, and have a life. I could never work her too hard, she's my little sis...” I nodded, putting my hand on her shoulder.

“I know Applejack... You have a lot to worry about.” I knew her parents were gone, having never seen them before and seeing all the duties Applejack had. “I will help you in anyway I can, I assure you.” I then paused once we reached the barn, putting my guitar against the wall as Applejack got a bunch of bushels. I picked up a bunch of them.

“You remember what to do right?” She asked and I nodded. I would go out, placing two bushels under each tree and once I was done, go back and dump them, repeating the process until we were done.

“Yea, I do.” I then walked towards the door as Apple Bloom came out of the house. “And if you ever need someone to talk to, I can lend an ear.” And with that, I walked off, leaving Applejack to stand there, looking at me as I walked off into the orchard while she took Apple Bloom to school.

I set down the last bushel, walking back over to where I put the first two, and found both full. I picked up the shoulder bar that I could hang the bushels onto so I could carry both back to the barn. I hooked them both on, straining slightly under the weight but I managed just fine.

We both worked for a couple hours, only catching glimpses of each other, barely any words were said aside from her saying where to place the next ones, and me acknowledging it. Soon, the sun was above us and as I picked up another pair of bushels, I noticed Applejack walking towards the barn, glancing back at me. “Lunch will be ready soon Nick, just place them in the barn and wait there.” I nodded in response and did as I was asked.

The bushels made a small sound when they dropped to the ground, my back and shoulders were a little strained as I stretched. I then walked over to my guitar, sitting atop a bale of hay and started to play around as I liked to do when I was lost in thought. I wonder how AJ's doing... I sighed, remembering the look on her face when she told Twilight she might not make it this season. I couldn't let that happen, not to any friend of mine as long as there was something I could do.

A knock at the barn door, snapped me out of my thoughts to see Applejack with a tray, a couple sandwiches on it and a couple apples as well. “Hey...” She said, walking in and I put my guitar down, getting off the bale and I pulled another one right beside it, letting her put the tray on one side of the bale I was sitting on.

I picked up one sandwich, and she picked up hers and I inspected it before I took a bite. Thankfully, she remembered I couldn't digest grass, at least I wouldn't try. So mine was lettuce, tomato, mayo and pickles. Better then eating grass and daises. I took a bite, and it was really good. As I chewed, Applejack spoke very quietly. “N- Nick? Would y'all mind if we talked?” I looked over at her and swallowed what I had in my mouth.

“Of course not, go ahead.” She smiled, downing her whole sandwich in a couple more bites and taking a drink of water before she spoke.

“Ah just need somepony to listen, and since you offered.” She took a deep breath. “Ah won't be able to pay you right away. Listen, the farm in in trouble, and at the rate we were going, we would have to sell off a huge amount of land to Filthy Rich, and as much as ah hate to admit, ah don't like him. Besides...” She looked out the window close to us and sighed. “This farm has been in mah family for generations, back when Granny Smith was mah age.”

I just listened to the orange farmmare, letting her continue. “It's been tough. Apple Bloom is right around the age where she learns who she's supposed ta be. Being the last to get a cutie mark is tough, but ah know she will come out on top...” She trailed off, leaving a couple moment's of silence. “She asked about ma and pa the other night.” The air was thick, it seemed hard to draw in a breath. “She asked what happened to em...” Applejack then buried her face in her hooves as she broke down. “Ah can't tell her... Not yet. She's only a filly, ahm kinda glad she don't remember.”

I was kinda shocked, Applejack was never like this. I just got down and wrapped my arms around her, trying to comfort a friend. “It was horrible... The fire Nick... The fire... It burned into mah memories. Ah still remember their screams Nick... Almost every night I dream about it.” She took a couple minutes to regain her composure, taking a shaky breath and she continues. “Ahm scared...” These words hit me deep down, Applejack was one of the bravest ponies around, even facing Nightmare Moon for Celestias sake. “Ah don't think ah can raise Apple Bloom right ya know? She needs a loving mother and a caring father.” I thought about it for a moment, my right hand caressing her shoulder a little.

“Applejack, you are all family. Apple Bloom, aside from having a cutie mark is one of the happiest fillies I have ever seen!” Applejack sniffed, looking over at me. “You, Big Mac and Granny Smith have made her life content. What more could she ask for? The best sister and brother in the world, and a, albeit sometimes loony, but lovable grandmother.” Applejack stopped and looked at me.

“Y- You mean that?” I nodded and smiled, making her do the same.

“Of course.” I then frowned. “I know it's hard losing your parents at a young age, but Apples stick together right? No matter what happens, you will have each other, even in memories.” Applejack let this sink in and I continued. “It will be hard to tell her what happened. I'm not even sure how she will react, but she does deserve to know, just try and leave out any details that a filly should never hear.” I kept on holding her, I knew how important it is to have a friend you can lean on. “Besides, she has you and Big Mac, you two will always be there for her, even acting like parent figures for her, much more then sister and brother from what I seen.”

Applejack hugged me, her hat falling off in the process, but she didn't seem to care, her strength was amazing for how small she was. “Thanks Sugarcube, ah... Ahm glad ah have a friend like you.” I just smiled, my hands moving over her upper back before we broke the hug.

“It was nothing Applejack, but I think that should be enough for one day. I'll be around before sunrise tomorrow ok?” Applejack nodded and I stood up, picking up my apple from lunch and my guitar, putting the strap over my shoulder and I took a bite of the apple.

We both walked out to the front of the barn. “Well, I'll see ya tomorrow Nick. And thanks again.” I looked down at the orange earth pony and smiled before I headed back home.

It didn't take me that long to get home, but when I walked up the front steps, my heart started to pump adrenaline as I was still a little nervous about dating Twilight. I opened the door and a voice came into my ears. “-terrible! I would gladly make him some new ones.” As I walked in, both Twilight and Rarity looked over at me. “Hello darling, I heard what happened.” Rarity frowned. “And I am so terribly sorry that such a misfortune befell you. Listen, tomorrow morning I will have a couple sets of clothes for you to wear, and will make some more later on.” I smiled before walking over to both mares.

“Thank you Rarity, although I don't have many bits, I can still try and give you something.” Rarity then grinned and flicked her hoof down.

“Oh, I'm sure I can figure something out.” She said, that little seductive grin still on her face and I flushed, as did Twilight. But Twilight seemed ready to retort but I managed before her.

“Actuality, I'm taken.” Rarity went wide eyed before gasping, a small flare of anger flicking across her eyes.

“Oh please do tell! I was beginning to wonder if you would ever have a special somepony.” I smiled and sat down beside Twilight.

“How about I show you instead?” I smirked, knowing full well this would be the one way to get her off my back. Twilight flushed and fidgeted a little when Rarity smiled.

“But of course.” I then wrapped my arm around Twilight before I leaned down and kissed her deeply. I always knew Rarity had a small thing for me, but I think it was the fact of how endowed I was.

Anyways, as I passionately kissed my Twilight, our lips moving against the other, I heard a gasp come from Rarity. When I pulled back, Twilight seemed to be in a daze, my eyes going over to the white unicorn. She was blushing, her mouth lightly open and her tongue snaked out to lick her lips.

“My, my, my...” She breathed, her eyes set on Twilight as she blinked a couple times to regain her senses. She swallowed, her cheeks still a little red. “So this is the dashing gentlecolt who stole your heart Twilight? I would of never of guessed...” Then under her breath she muttered something that was unintelligible.

“Yea, sorry Rarity. But I actuality had my eye on her for a while.” Rarity flushed even more, looking around the room a little.

“Really? Well... That seems why you... Never mind that, congratulations you two!” She faked a smile and I could tell as she cleared her throat and stood up. “I had better get back to the boutique, Nick, would you be a dear and accompany me? I need your measurements, seeing how much you filled out.” I shrugged and nodded, standing up and we both walked towards the door.

“I'll be back later, ok Twi?” Twilight nodded and smiled. “Love ya.” I returned her smile and her own got wider.

“I love you too, I'll cook supper for you.” And with that, she went towards the kitchen and me and Rarity went out the door.

We started walking towards the boutique, in relative silence aside from some small talk about my old house and where I would be staying. Once we reached her shop, she quickly ushered me inside and closed the door behind me. “Alright darling, if you would be so kind as to strip for me.” I knew what she meant and removed all my clothes beside my boxers. Trying to keep some dignity. She was quick, levitating several measuring tapes around me, getting all my measurements down quickly. “So, how long have you and Twilight been together?” She asked, I assume to make small talk.

“Not even twenty four hours, but we both liked each other for months.” I blushed and resisted the urge to rub my face. “But we were both too nervous to admit it.” Rarity giggled, before putting her hoof up to stifle it.

“That's an understatement. Twilight would sometimes go on about some stallion that caught her eye, but always flustered when we suggested she go talk to him about it. Saying something along the lines of, 'but he's different then the rest.' I never knew what it mean until now.” She then got a little closer. “But something different is always good now an again, hmm?” She smiled and I frowned.

“Rarity, I'm not stupid.” She blushed a little and took a step back.

“Why, I never said you were darling! Quite the contrary, you are really intelligent, and not too bad on the eyes, I might add.” She looked me up and down, her eyes lingering a little too much on my crotch.

I stepped down, moving to my discarded clothes. “Rarity, I know what you're doing. And the answer is no.” She took a step back, her eyes darting to the door and she gulped.

“B- But I am the most sophisticated mare in all of Ponyville! Stallions would do anything to get the chance to let alone date me!” I sighed, I seen this coming from a mile away. Ever since she measured me... Naked I might add, she has been almost drooling over me. The was she stares, flicks her tail, and those bedroom eyes . It was almost too much to resist.

“Rarity, I am flattered that you feel so highly of me, but I'm with Twilight now.” Rarity stood there, with a look that said 'yea, and your point?' “Rarity, I am with... Twilight... Does that mean nothing to you?” I asked and she smiled.

“But of course. Are you busy Friday night?” I facepalmed, this fucking mare was pissing me off.

“You are fucking stupid sometimes Rarity. I love Twilight. You are a great friend, nothing more.” Rarity looked at me with wide eyes, before she looked pissed.

“I understand that Nick, that is why I am asking you on a date, to perhaps get closer.” I was about to just say fuck it and leave, but she gasped and facehoofed. “Oh my gosh, I am most terrible sorry.” I grinned, finally getting through that think skull of hers. “You must not be familiar with courting customs here hmm?” I felt my heart skip a beat, remembering back to that conversation me and Twilight had. “I am so sorry, that's why my behaviour makes no sense to you.” I raised an eyebrow before she continued, getting closer. “You see, there aren't many stallions around. As you could of probably could tell. So, in order for there to not be as many lonely mares, almost every stallion has a herd. Mostly just a couple mares in it, nothing too serious. So that is why I am courting you. I wish to be part of your herd.”

It was then silent, the clock on the wall slowly ticking by the seconds as I processed what she said. She, wanted to have sex with me. She wanted to have sex with me, while I was still with Twilight... And this is normal. “Rarity...” I looked down at the white seamstress. “I- I dunno.” She just smiled and put her hoof on my leg, tugging at the clothes in my hands and I bent down.

“Take your time, I know this is out of your comfort zone, but it's just the way things are her in Equestira.” She smiled and leaned up, kissing me on the cheek. She pulled back, my cheeks flaring up and she giggled. “I always wanted to know how your skin felt on my lips, thank you.” She whispered and got back onto all fours, my hand going up to the spot she kissed.

“I uh... I should get going...” I quickly dressed myself and was soon at the door.

“Wait... Can you please give my idea a thought. Please?” I stopped, my hand on the door knob. “Please Nick?” I glanced back at the unicorn, a small smile crossing my face.

“I will. Good night Rarity.” And with that, I left as she waved me off. I closed the door behind me, before turning around and almost bumping into Twilight. I flushed. How long was she there for? “Uhh... Hi Twilight.” I said, biting my lower lip.

Twilight just smiled, her eyes watering up a little and she threw her forelegs around my waist, hugging me for all she was worth. “Thank you.” Was all she said. I bent down and picked her up, letting her four limb hug me as I walked back to the library. “Mmm, this is great...” She whispered as she continued to hug me as I walked.

“So, how long were you there?” I asked, her cheek nuzzling my neck a little.

“Right when you freaked out at her.” I smiled, as did she. “But...” I dreaded the but. “She does have a point you know.” I then reached up and scratched behind her ear, making her body almost go limp. “Oh sweet Celestia...” I continued to scratch the alicorn, who was practicality melting under my fingers. As we neared the library, she kissed my neck. “I'm glad I have you, but Rarity makes a point Nick. I- I wouldn't mind if she could have you a night a week or something.” I blushed, walking into the library and I set Twilight down.

“I dunno Twi, it kinda goes against what I was raised to believe in.” I sighed. “I'll think about it, but enough of that. Is supper done? I'm kinda hungry.” I put my hand over my belly and Twilight giggle.

“Alright then, come on, let's eat.” Twilight smiled and we both sat down, what seemed to be rice, some hay for her, and... I was speechless at what was on my plate. A fish, cooked seemingly to perfeciton.

“Twi... Did you really?” I looked at her and she gave me a funny smile.

“Yea, I know you like meat, and fish is the closest thing I could get you. It was easy to cook, but I had to place a spell on the air, it smells pretty gross. Cooking it was easy, just looking over in the Griffin section to find a cook book.” I was speechless. Twilight cooked me a fish, and it looked perfect.

“Twilight... Thank you so much.” I felt my mouth almost watering at the sight. “I haven't had fish in so long.” Twilight then giggled, taking a spoonful of rice into her mouth.

“Well don't plan on me making more, that was almost too much.” She smiled sweetly and I nodded.

“I... I don't even know what to say Twi, but thank you.” I then cut a piece off and stuffed it into my mouth. It had to be the best fish I ever had, cooked and spiced to perfection. It melted in my mouth, my body shivering as my taste buds tingled.

“So I assume it's good huh?” Twilight's voice broke through to me, making my eyes open wide as I swallowed the fish in my mouth.

“No, it's not good.... It's fantastic!” She giggled and took another spoonful of rice and brought it to her mouth.

We ate in relative silence, and when we both finished, I picked up the dishes and started to do them. Once I was finished with them, it was dark out, the major light coming from Twilight's room. As I ascended the stairs, my heart beat faster as I neared the top. Once I reached it, I noticed Twilight laying on the bed, her legs tucked in to her body, a book being held in front of her muzzle and she let out a cute, little yawn. She looked over at me and smiled, closing the book and placed it onto bedside table.

“Ready for bed?” I yawned myself and nodded while walking towards the bed. I noticed Spike's bed was missing. “I moved him into the guest room so we could be alone.” Twilight smiled and I did as well.

“Well them, let's get into bed.” I pulled back the covers and Twilight was quick to scurry under them, her head poking out the top as I removed my shirt, pants, socks and shoes. With everything off, besides my boxers, I sat down, laying back as Twilight touched my side.

“Nick, could we... Cuddle?” I looked over at the alicorn, giving me that same smile that I couldn't resist even if I wanted to, and I rolled over, draping my arm around her midsection and tucked my hand underneath her. She wiggled her back as close to me as she could before letting out a little sigh of content and tucked her forelegs over my arm, making sure I wouldn't let go. “Good night Nick.” She kissed my cheek as best she could from her position and I smiled, placing one behind her left ear.

“Good night princess...” I laid my head behind hers, her soft coat once again felt nice against my chest, her mane still smelled amazing like last night, and even months ago. I hugged her a little tighter before I took a deep breath, letting my tired body relax and sleep to over take me.