Author's Note

Smaller chapter, just wrapping up the night. Another chapter should be up next week.

Evening Rest.

Octavia was glad when the practice finally did end, panting a little bit as she set down her cello into her case, zipping it up. She had tried quite hard, though emotion like that was wrestled out from her thick skin, it wasn't something she could just keep doing over and over, especially infront of a huge crowd! It was a mistake of the past, it wasn't something for now, maybe not even ever, Berry was with her now, and those words had made her who she was, it was something that might just be best left alone.. They were great, quite close friends now, messing it up over a stupid mistake of the past was a horrible idea, so Octavia decided to just let it be. She did flash a warm smile up at Vinyl as she hopped off the stage, stretching, giving out a yawn before trotting for the door, just going to leave the equipment here for the practice again in a few days. It's not like anypony would steal it, so why not? The last the two lovers heard of her was the door shutting behind her as she left, leaving them alone.

Octavia's hooves brought her forward, their lips pressing together, her heart soaring, thumping as it always did, going loopy whenever Berry was around. "Thank you.. A lot, for being here, listening.. It truly means so much to me.. Maybe.. We can head back to your place tonight, some us time? Vinyl will be at our room, I'd rather it just be the two of us for now.. Perhaps some dinner.. A bit of cuddling and reading?" She asked hopefully, a nice, peaceful night, relaxing, a book in her hooves, Berry snuggling by her, the fire crackling. It sounded like a dream come true right now! Hopefully my mother is gone, though I'm sure when she woke she headed out, not that she'd just wanna stay with Berry for a few weeks! She's done that way too many times, I seriously just want some alone time wit- Her thoughts were pulled away from Berry giving off a little yes, getting up to stretch before helping Octavia up. A warm smile danced across her lips as she was helped up, heading towards the door with her lover at her side, the cello on her back- She, unlike Vinyl, would NEVER leave someplace that she had brought it to, without it. Her cello was like a second lover to her..- their bodies pressed against one another.

Arriving to Berry's empty house was perfect for Octavia, the last thing she needed was her mother here, though she was sure there was a note somewhere or a letter coming soon, it was unlike her to just up and leave without leaving behind something. Yawning as she closed the door behind her, she propped the cello very carefully up against the chair in Berry's living room, taking a glance around it. She hadn't paid much attention to it before, though she found herself blushing at the last event that had happened in here.. The floor was wooden, with magenta walls a bit like Berry's coat, matched with the same colored ceiling. A fireplace was located in the middle of one wall directly across from where she was standing, with a few rewards hanging from the wall around it, she'd soon be checking out those.. The couch was on the wall to the right of it, a large window behind it, a table sitting in front of it. Across from that was a bookshelf mostly empty with a lamp post next to it, newspapers under it, where the lounge chair was. A white, oval rug sat in the middle of the room. It seemed.. Barren, a bit not decorated, maybe she could move a few things in here.. Berry seems to relax in here, maybe.. Yes, I can set my cello up in the middle, she can relax a bit on the couch and listen.. Mh.. Octavia could already picture it now, maybe move in a bit of her stuff here, help decorate the rest of the house. She hadn't seen much, the bedroom, the kitchen, the living room, not the bathroom and she was sure there was a basement and a few other rooms upstairs! Maybe tomorrow, tonight was relaxing, maybe the same with tomorrow.. They would see when the time came. For now, that couch was calling her name.

Octavia woke from her brief sleep to a soft nudging against her cheek, a loud groan leaving her, knowing it was time to wake. The juicy smell of salad and daisies filled her nose, eyes fluttering open to see Berry kissing her cheek, prodding her with her nose gently, two bowls, one bigger, one smaller, filled with lettuce on the table. Besides the smaller one was a book with Daring Do across the front, her eyes sparkling with joy at the sight. Yawning softly, she gave her mare-friend a little kiss, feeling much better for the amount of sleep, even if small. Sliding off the couch after a quick stretch, she sat her rump down next to Berry infront of the smaller bowl, giving her lips a little lick. "Mmm.. It smells and looks good.. T.. thank you, uhm, alot, for the book and cooking." It wasn't a five star meal, but Octavia wasn't looking for a master chef, it looked fine as is, filling and the right amount for a mare her size. Giving the magenta, strawberry scented mare a little nuzzle, she turned down to her food to start eating.

"Heh.. It's no problem, really, it was my pleasure to go grab it! I hope you enjoy it.. I simply grabbed what was "hot" according to the owner!" Berry's lips curved up in a smile, her heart racing a bit, eyes running over Tavi's body. She loved to see her smile, adoring that hot blush that always burned across Octavia's face, and that sparkle in her eyes from the title showed she was quite the lover of Daring- Not to mention making Berry's heart race! Seeing her start to dive it, she gave her mane a little nudge, fixing it up a bit from the mess sleeping had done, before going to eat her own bowl, much larger then Octavia's. The two ate mostly silently, giving eachother little nudges or kisses here and there, but mostly they kept munching down the salad, soon finished down to the last bite, both hungry from the day of going with nothing but a quick breakfast on the way to the town hall. Seeing her lover finished, she kissed her nose before getting up, taking both bowls with her. "Crawl up on the couch and get nice and cozy.. I'll put the bowls in the sink and snuggle with you after I get them washed up." Stretching, Berry Punch got up, carrying both bowls out to her kitchen, leaving Octavia to crawl up on the couch.

The meal was delicious! Octavia was munching it down hungrily, blushing a bit at her behavior, but her stomach got the best of her. When she finished the meal and Berry headed out to clean the bowls, she licked her lips, running a hoof over her full, stuffed stomach, eyes glancing down at the book. The setting suns sunlight cast the room in a soft glow, long shadows cast across the room. Even though it was late, she wasn't near tired, that nap had re-juiced her, but a book read and snuggles sounded better then heading out! She was quick to be on the couch, book snatched up against her chest, a few warm, fuzzy blankets pulled over her, making her snuggle deeper into the couch, adoring the warmth and coziness.

Berry was joining her quick, Octavia's eyes blinked open to see the magenta mare crawling onto the couch, heading under the covers to soon appear behind her, her head pressed up into her mare-friends neck, strong forelegs wrapped around her, covers pulled up to their necks. Octavia sighed in bliss, being so close, so warm.. Opening up the book, a shiver went down her spine at a kiss to her neck. She's so perfect.. It's so cozy and warm here, I just love it so much.. Mm.. Maybe I.. I could move in here, it is a bit fast but.. Oh I feel so at home here! And maybe I can get a little extra loving tonight.. A smile went across her lips at the thought, and at that she began to read, pressed close to Berry, her heart racing, the sun setting on the two ponies who were wrapped so tightly together. She didn't get in that extra loving she had planned, falling asleep snuggled tight quite quickly, slipping off into peacefully, happy dreams.

Morning came quick, Octavia's eyes opened up to the two of them snuggled tight together, her face pressed up into Berry's neck, her small forelegs wrapped around her waist, something hard squished between them. Rolling her eyes, Octavia yawned out, stretching a bit, slowly unwrapping her forelegs from around Berry. The suns rays were barely peaking into the room, a little bit away from rising fully, Berry still sleeping peacefully on the couch. She slid off, stretching again, shaking herself. It was cozy warm inside the house, even outside of the warm blankets and snuggling. She felt.. Peaceful, relaxed.. Perfect. An idea quickly popped in her mind, the mare gave a little smirk as she grabbed her cello, quickly setting herself in the middle of the room, facing towards the couch. Extra practice along with pleasing her mare-friend, a win-win situation as ponies would say! They did just begin this road, but Octavia was going to enjoy it, maybe one day she might even have a foal to raise with Berry.. She smiled a bit at the thought, slowly starting to play, the soft, gentle music starting to fill the empty house.