Something Halloween

The smoothie-car idea worked like a charm and Twilight made excellent time coming back to the apartment. Well, she might have broken a few speed limits, but hey, who didn't these days? Her minuscule amount of sleep had nevertheless been enough to refresh her and the interview for national TV went really well. It also rejuvenated her magic and it was a snap to control the car and hold the smoothie cup at the same time. Being an alicorn did have its perks, after all.

Twilight parked in her usual spot in the garage and impatiently rode the elevator up. She was already imagining the problem she'd be solving shortly. Hopefully Anon could be convinced to make her a sandwich or something while she worked. Even better would be if she was done really quickly and they could cook together. Celestia, when was the last time they had cooked together? Twilight gave a wistful sigh at the happy memory of that one time Anon tried making her chocolate pudding and it ended up all over the stove and the floor. Of course she had helped him clean it up. Naturally, when he wasn't looking, she had a taste or two.

Well, actually, more like several dozen tastes. She had probably eaten more than she mopped up. Only the stuff on the stove, of course. She wasn't some kind of a dog to lick the floor.

Well, except for a quick taste or two.

Anon had to brush his teeth like five times when he found out - after they'd been kissing for a while, of course. Little Piggy Sparkle he'd called her for a while and she pretended to be upset with him. She only got him to stop after she started snorting like a pig during sex, making the poor man laugh so hard it put him off his stroke.

She was smiling widely by the time she made it up to the flat. This time there was no Anon sitting on the floor, but the rose from the previous night was on the shoe cabinet in a vase. Twilight sniffed the crimson petals, then ate the rosebud in a single bite. It was delicious. Anon knew her favorite flower, which made it taste even better.

"Hey honey!" she called out. The couch creaked a little as the man shifted and she headed that way, completely forgetting she still had her bags around her waist.

"How'd it go?" he asked, putting whatever he was watching on pause.

"Actually, quite well. I'm pleased with it. The reporter stuck to the script, which is always nice." She put her forehooves on the edge of the cushion so she could reach up high enough for a light kiss. When she was about to pull away Anon put his hand around her head and held her in place for a few seconds longer. It never failed to make her smile some more.

He grinned back and left a final little peck on the tip of her nose. "Good!"

She sighed and nuzzled his chest for a moment before lowering herself back to the floor. "I'm gonna go look at that bug you told me about. Hopefully I can fix it quickly."

Anon's face fell a little, even though he tried to conceal it. "You going back to the Pony Society again?"

Twilight's ears perked up and she smiled widely. "Not today!" she exclaimed. "Gonna take the day off, get some sleep in."

"Just sleep?" Anon asked cautiously.

The mare shrugged a little. "Sleep and other bedroom-related activities, I was thinking."

It made him chuckle. "I like the way you think," he commented. "This means you can take time for a proper lunch, right?" Before she could even think about the question Anon leaned forward and kissed her again, much more forcefully and passionately this time. His tongue prodded and she allowed him in, briefly. It didn't fail to send a tingle from her hooves, up her spine and ending at her horn, where it made a weak, involuntary spark. Yeah, these kinds of kisses were the best.

Then the cheeky human smacked his lips a little. "I'm sure we can do better than kale smoothie and rose petals, love."

Twilight leaned her head to the side, thinking. Her tail swished as she tried to plan out her day yet again. A finger bopping her nose distracted her.

"Hey, it's gonna be fine, okay? You're working yourself too hard, Twilight." She shook her head, but Anon caught her chin in his hand and she fell still. "Listen to me, sweetheart," he went on, "you're not doing anyone any favors. In fact, I'll handle the bug tonight, let's just have a nice afternoon. You really look like you could use one."

She knew that for a fact, but she also knew Anon needed her help. "You need me. If you or any of the guys could fix that bug you would have by now. It's in my code." He pursed his lips but didn't argue. He was incredibly good at what he did, but she was a genius. It didn't take a genius to know that, which was why Anon understood that he needed her. Simple logic.

"Fine, fine," he gave in. "Lunch now, bug later, then a movie and - well, I guess we'll see where it goes."

It really did sound like it would do her a world of good. Twilight gave in and put her head in Anon's lap again. She inhaled his scent and closed her eyes. She hardly even noticed when he unbuckled her bags and they slipped to the floor. "You spoil me..."

"Ditto. Now up with you."

The mare opened one eye and lifted up one ear. "I thought you said lunch first."

"Yeah. I'm making lunch, you take a quick nap. Don't think I don't remember when you came in last night. You really have got to stop pulling all-nighters at the Society, Twilight." There was a touch of concern in her voice and it warmed her heart.

"I know, but there's just-"

"-so much to do," Anon finished. "Yeah, I've heard that one. Let Clarissa handle it."

Twilight shook her head as best she could without stabbing Anon in the belly with her horn. "She still needs training. There was a- well, a complication with the pegasus rescue and we had to engage that French surgeon and Clarissa didn't know how to budget for him."

"Don't you have people to do that?"

Twilight shook her head again. "I don't. That's why I'm training her. Believe it or not, Suri Polomare was good at this sort of thing. I was actually sorry to see her go."

"Up!" Anon suddenly commanded again. "Or do I have to pick you up and lift you to the couch? I can do it, too! I carried you all the way up from the garage the firat time I brought you here, remember?"

"Pfft, I was a lot skinnier back then!" she countered.

Rather than replying, Anon slipped from under her muzzle and manually picked her up. He grunted a bit as he lifted, but he did deposit her on the couch, even if she did land on her side. The sudden motion made the mare eep, but it ended in a giggle.

"Now stay!" the man ordered. "Staaay!" he repeated, as he would to a disobedient dog. He even held up a figer! She just stuck her tongue out at him. They both laughed and Anon reached down to pat her side. "I'll make us some lunch."

kay-" Twilight began, but a yawn interrupted her. "Just- wake me up when you're done, okay? I don't wanna miss too much of this." She was already getting incredibly sleepy now that she was lying down. The sun was just hitting the perfect angle to shine on her rump and the warmth was quickly making her fade into dreamland.

"Love... 'ooo..."

"You too, Princess."

She tried to poke her tongue out at him again, but it probably failed as sleep claimed her.