I woke up groggily the next morning, being graciously reminded that there were consequences for getting too much sleep, despite the contrary being a more prevalent problem. It was the weekend though, so neither of us had any particularly demanding responsibilities. The majority of our day would include conversing with Coco's friend Rarity, if everything went according to plan, I could have potential job opportunities.

My thoughts drifted back to the previous night.

"Promise me that you'll still be with me, even if you get a job and can finally live independent of me."

Coco had shown me just how much I meant to her, and despite how tempted I was, I didn't give in to her advances while her inhibitions were down. The thought of which made my heart race, and pumped blood through unsavory places.

Celestia damn it! Not again!

I wasn't as lucky as I was last time, Coco's hind legs were wrapped around mine, preventing me from pulling away from her. To my chagrin, Coco elicited a cute yawn as she woke up, not yet aware of the situation. Instinctively, I placed my head back down on my pillow and closed my eyes in an attempt to feign sleep.

She can't get angry if it happened in our sleep, right?

"Oh my," Coco sputtered, finally realizing the predicament she was in. I heard her shuffle the covers around for a few moment before finally laying still.

She's not going to break away? Does she like the situation she's in?

After a few seconds, I felt her gently push a hoof against my shoulder, "I-I, uh, wake up P-Prime."

I pretended to wake up and break away from her, acting oblivious to the intruding organ that was pressing against her leg.

"Good morning Coco," I began to say, "Sleep well?"

She started to stutter out something about having a headache to match her uncomfortable hangover. I wasn't listening intently though, I just smiled and watched her lips move, which seemed to only frazzle her more.

"W-we should probably get u-up," Coco said as she stood up, "I-I think I'm going to go take a shower."

I considered making a remark about offering to join her, but I bit my tongue, knowing that I may have already overstepped my boundaries.

"All right, I'll take one right after you," I replied, not quite willing to get out of bed yet.

After what happened earlier this week, it wouldn't be a shock if she started 'enjoying' herself in the shower again.

I pushed the thought from my mind and glanced inside the closet in Coco's bedroom, my suit hung on one of the hangers. It would do me well to look my best for Lady Rarity, she was practically royalty after all, with her connections to Princess Twilight.

I made myself a quick breakfast consisting of oats and hay bacon, thankful that Coco and I actually stopped by to pick up some decent breakfast foods this past week. As I chowed down on the breakfast I'd prepared, my mind drifted back to last night.

She's in love with you, you know. She has to be, you can see it plastered on her face.

I groaned and let my head thud against the table, I wanted to reciprocate her feelings, but I didn't want to ruin what we already had, and I didn't know how to convey my feelings without making it awkward for the two of us.

Just go through with the interview with Rarity, and then you can think this over some more. Like you promised her, you're not going anywhere once you get the job.

"If I get the job," I muttered to myself, my head still resting on the table as I heard the bathroom door open.

"Prime, are you okay? Why is your head against the table?" Coco asked me as she walked into the kitchen, a towel still draped over her shoulders, her mane still damp from her shower.

I gave a low chuckle, "I'm just nervous, Rarity sent a letter to us. It's on the table."

That caused her to freeze in place as she stared at the counter that the letter was on, "W-What did it say? Nothing... personal right?"

I smirked, "Nothing I didn't already know. She'll be arriving some time around noon, so I was thinking I should dress up and wait for her there. I figured it would make a good first impression if I met her personally."

Coco looked rather lost in thought, contemplating whether or not she wanted to actually read the letter, "I suppose you should shower too then, we still have all morning though, so take your time," she said absentmindedly.

I wasn't sure if she was angry or embarrassed, but it seemed like I was in the clear for now. I stepped in the shower and savored the warmth the water brought me.

Time to make a good impression.

The Manehattan train station was actually quite clean, at least compared to the rest of the city. It was almost as if mayor of Manehattan didn't want tourists to have to see all the grime and dirt that accompanied the untidy and often ignored side-winding streets and avenues in the heart of Manehattan.

Coco and I had sat on one of the benches outside of the train station for about ten minutes before the train traveling to and from Ponyville had finally arrived, and as it turned out, Miss Rarity was everything Coco described her as.

Absolutely breathtaking, in a literal sense in which my mouth was agape for a solid ten seconds. Funny enough, this caused Coco to adopt a rather annoyed expression. If I hadn't known any better, I'd say she was jealous.

Coco waved Rarity over as she stepped of the train, and I gave a small bow as soon as she reached us.

"Miss Rarity, a pleasure to meet you," I said as I kissed her hoof. I don't know how I managed to keep the trembling out of my voice or my posture straight, but I managed.

She gave a small giggle as she sheepishly pulled her hoof away, "My, he certainly is something, Coco. Such a gentlestallion! I wasn't expecting this kind of attention."

"Yes, me neither," Coco said in an annoyed tone, before her expression turned into a smile. "Sorry, I didn't read your letter until this morning. I was out an about last night and didn't have time to read it."

"Oh it's no problem at all dear, I'm just glad you came out all this way to see me," Rarity replied nonchalantly as I called a taxi over toward us.

"Well the two of us decided it would be best if you met you here instead, wouldn't want to make you trot through these dingy streets alone, right?" Coco replied.

"Please, I live in Ponyville sweetheart. I know what dirt and grime looks like, Manehattan is just as charming as the last time I saw it."

I chuckled, "You should try living here for a while. You'd probably fare better than me, but I'd like to get the smell of nicotine out of my nose for once."

Rarity responded with a look of disgust, "Yes, I suppose the smell of this city is one thing that could be improved upon."

Despite the nonchalant vibe I was giving Coco earlier, I was actually still a little nervous about the interview, and even intimidated by Miss Rarity herself. She absolutely radiated exuberance that I couldn't dare to match, so elegantly graceful and proud of what she'd done. I could only feign her level of confidence, which she showed in each step she took.

I had only heard the best things about her from Coco, but a mare of such prestigious class certainly must have high standards. I'd have to choose my words carefully, or else I'd likely be back to square one.

"I see your abode is much more neat than the last time I visited, I hope this wasn't purely on my behalf," Rarity said coyly as she sat on the living room sofa.

Coco spoke before I had the chance, "Actually, Prime has been the one doing most of the cleaning since he started living here, this place has looked a lot nicer since he arrived."

I shrugged in response, "I have to repay you somehow, right? Even if it means a little manual labor on my part."

Rarity gave me a soft smile as she pulled out a small notepad, "You certainly live up to Coco's word, Mister Prime. I hope you don't mind, but I brought a list of questions I'll need to ask you."

"Of course."

She cleared her throat as she began to read off the list, "While I am well aware that you only just discovered the true meaning of your cutie mark, I understand that you are quickly improving. What do you feel that you can bring to the table as an employee?"

I sat down across from her and gave a collected smile, "I've had ambition and heart all my life, and living in Manehattan makes the competition that much worse. I've studied economic principles, so I know how to make a profit, or how to mitigate damage if worst comes to worst. I believe that my willingness to be the best that I can be will only lead to your business growing exponentially."

Coco gave me a small smile from across the kitchen as Rarity beamed at my response.

She continued, "I understand you were an accountant before, correct? Can you name some of your past work experience for me?"

"Yes, I was an accountant for about five years before I was laid off. Before that, I went to school here in Manehattan for a degree in business, it hasn't been easy, despite it being a lucrative field of study."

Coco walked over to us and served the both of us coffee, black, of course.

Rarity proceeded to jot down more notes, "Good gracious, I feel like Twilight right about now," she muttered under her breath.

I'd nearly forgotten that she was best friends with Princess Twilight herself, Rarity was one of the most influential mares in Equestria, fashion or otherwise. I felt the temperature in the room spike as I shifted uncomfortably in my seat.

"Speaking of history, I'd like to know about your family. What did you mother and father do? Any siblings perhaps?"

I felt an emptiness in my stomach, I really wanted to avoid this discussion if at all possible.

"My parents are both entrepreneurs and run their own business, but I was never really... interested in inheriting their business," I answered cryptically as I felt my voice become softer.

She wasn't satisfied with my answer, judging from the look she was giving me, "That sounds like it would be an easy way to get yourself out of financial trouble though, are you sure you never considered it?"

I gulped, "I, uh, thought about it of course. Though I didn't really feel like it was... mine to inherit," I replied shakily.

Rarity continued to press for details, "Who's was it then? Your sibling maybe? What do they do?"

It took all the willpower I had not to lose control and start crying right then and there, with one shaky breath with my eyes tearing up, I answered her.

"My brothers were murdered several years ago, improvised explosives made by a gang, caught in the crossfire."

There was a pregnant pause as Coco covered her mouth in shock, Rarity looked like a fish out of water. It was a full minute and a half before she attempted to console me.

"Prime, I had no idea. I-I don't know what to say," Rarity sputtered, analyzing my hollow expression, "If you really want, you can work for me in Ponyville for the time being. I'll pay you well, and you can finally get away from Manehattan."

My heart raced at her offer, this was my chance at a new life, in the rural countryside with a fulfilling career. Though I knew, deep down, I had a promise to keep.

"That is awfully generous, even for you Miss Rarity, but I can't accept that offer. Coco had showed me the bright side of life again, and I need her as much as she needs me. I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to turn you down."

Rarity gave me a small smile while sitting up from the couch and trotting over to the foyer, "You're a good stallion, Prime. I hope I can find something for you, and that you continue to live a good life."

"As long as Coco is here, I will."

Rarity nodded to me, and the door to Coco's apartment swung shut, leaving the two of us alone.

...

After several seconds of staring at the door, I turned around to face Coco, who was now much closer to me.

"D-did you mean w-what you said?" Coco said as her eyes began to water.

There were no words that could be thought, nor language that could be spoken that could convey my feelings for her. So I chose the next best thing.

I pulled her against me as I craned my neck, encompassing her in a deep, passionate kiss. She let out a squeak as I felt her shudder against me. To my surprise, I felt the intrusion of her tongue enter my mouth as I felt an immeasurable sense of an almost sickeningly sweet mania that resonated between us. She fought against me, gently pushing me into her bedroom, her tongue an aggressive and welcome invasion, the two of us landing on her bed with a soft thud.

The two of us broke away, if only for a moment in order to catch our collective breaths, her panting in sync with mine as our eyes locked.

"I thought last night was only a dream, and it turned out that I was wrong. Believe me when I say it Prime, I want you to fuck me."

She had become nearly feral with the amount of lust that had intoxicated her, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it.

"With pleasure."

We embraced each other. With reignited passion and increasing intimacy, I left a trail of kisses down her body. Once I was low enough, I heard her give a weak sigh of excitement and anxiety. I pressed myself against her, quickly becoming addicted to her taste and causing her to cry out in pure ecstasy.

Everything I did was uncoordinated and sloppy, I was relying on pure instinct, and instinct alone. From the response I was getting, I was doing rather well as I continued to explore inside of her, causing her to writhe and convulse at my actions.

"I-I c-can't, ah!" Coco managed to fumble out before clenching her thighs against me and digging her forehooves into my scalp. I satiated her as much as possible, while consciously remembering to breathe through my nose to prevent myself from being asphyxiated.

What a way to go that would be.

Coco let out a shaky breath as her hooves slackened, allowing me the reprieve of air I desperately needed. She had a dopey, embarrassed grin plastered across her face, "I, uh, think I-I may have gotten carried away."

I coughed a bit, trying to free the remaining fluid from my trachea, "What could've possibly given you that idea?"

She gave me a devious smile as she pushed me unto my back, "W-want me t-to make it up to you?"

What.

Before I could even respond, I was gently pushed against the bed frame as Coco locked eyes with me, "I-I've never r-really gone this far with somepony b-before, so it might be a little... u-underwhelming."

"You don't have to do this if you don't want to, you don't need to reciprocate."

And with that, she brought her mouth down upon me, engulfing me entirely all the way down to the base.

"F-fuck," I hissed as Coco pulled back for air, coughing slightly.

"I think I bit off more than I could chew," Coco said cheekily, as she tried again, slower than last time.

I grunted slightly as I felt her teeth graze against me, "I sure hope you don't bite, that would be horrifying."

I felt her chuckle, eliciting a groan from me as her teeth continued skim across me, filling me with both excitement and anxiety.

This continued for some time; her going down upon me as my reactions fueled her desire to please me. Her tongue gently lapped against me as I listened to the audible sounds of her coating me with her saliva. As much as I craved release, I didn't want to have to wait to regain my virility.

I gently pushed her head off of me, causing her to pout a little in the process, "I'd hate to kill the mood Coco, but I don't really want to end it here. I'd rather save it for something better, if you catch my drift."

This caused her to blush in response, "O-Oh, I see."

I brought her close to me, resisting the urge to kiss her after what she'd recently done, and stared into her eyes. "Coco, do you want to take this next step?"

I felt her breath against me as she replied, "Yes."

There was no hesitation in her voice, or any hint of anxiety for that matter. I gently pushed her against the bed, undoing her collar and mane clip as she hummed in content.

"P-please," Coco said as I pressed myself against her thigh, "Be gentle, I-I've n-never done this before."

I gave her a small smile, "I wouldn't have it any other way, Coco."

She wrapped her hind legs around me as I felt her slacken a bit. She began panting as I slowly slid into her, giving out a low lengthy sigh as she shuddered from the feeling.

"O-Oh, Celestia," Coco moaned aloud, gripping the sheets as she closed her eyes, a fiery blush ignited across her face.

"You're the only princess here, Coco," I said smoothly as I thrust into her, rocking the bed in the process.

The wet slapping and the response I was receiving from Coco was going to push me to the edge very fast. I felt her hind legs shudder underneath me as she muffled her screams of bliss into one of her pillows.

"C-hah, C-Coco, I'm not going to last much longer at this rate," I managed to sputter out, watching her as her tongue lolled out of her mouth.

"Kiss me, please."

I pressed my lips against hers for the final time that night as I met my release, causing Coco to moan into my mouth as a embraced her.

We sat there for a few long moments, remaining inside of her for the longest time, before she groggily turned to look at me.

"I love you."

I stared at her as she passed out in my hooves before I could reply, watching her eyes flutter before she burrowed her head in my chest.

"I love you too, Coco."

Author's Note

And a month later, here's the second to last chapter.

God, I procrastinated so hard, I apologize.