Birds tweeted softly in the distance while cart wheels rumbled quietly nearby. Monday meant traders and stalls were to be abundant in The Marketplace. Small strips of light were scattered around the windows as the sun cast in the midday light. I woke up feeling slightly weaker than usual. Memories of last night came flooding back. The revelation, the Heartsoar, the Cutie Mark Crusaders... the lovemaking. I looked across to find Snow Sweet sleeping on my right arm. She looked so sweet. I looked over to the Snow's alarm clock: 1.41pm. Man, that must've really worn us out. I had no work today anyway, and Snow Sweet had the week off to wait for more cumulus nimbus clouds to gather around the mountaintop. Plus, Mana Springs and Parasol will be pre-occupied with Canterlot Arena 3 today. Which now that I think of it I had forgotten to go meet them for, but it was worth it. I was still tired so I might as well go back to sleep. I placed my free arm over Snow Sweet and pulled her into a hug. She shifted slightly and held on to both of my arms, still fast alseep.

"So what do you think he got up to, Mana?" Parasol asked, even though her full attention was on the video game. "I dunno. He was looking up Affection Chemistry last night at the library and that was the last I saw of him" I shrugged. I wonder what he got up to? It's been over twelve hours and not a single text, call or anything. "Parasol wins!" called the announcer in Canterlot Arena. "What!?". Parasol laughed loudly, "Hahahahahah!". I really shouldn't be thinking about it, it's his personal life and his marefriend, and I was getting beaten by Parasol on Canterlot Arena! The one game I've actually played so much the disc wore down to ashes! "Rematch!" I declared, she's not gonna beat me this time. "3, 2, 1 FIGHT!"

I tried going back to sleep, but I couldn't. My mind was still processing last night's events. Everything about it was so... magical, I just couldn't stop thinking about it. Snow Sweet shuffled slightly, then yawned flatly. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up. "Hey, Crimson" she said softly, "How long you been up?". "Not too long, beautiful day isn't it?". I raised my left hoof and began circling around her arm gently. She sighed contendedly. "I'm so tired, I don't think I've ever felt this tired at... 1.34pm in the afternoon" she said, slightly shocked from realising how late it was. "It's no problem, Snow" I nuzzled the side of her face affectionately, "I have the day off, I can stay here with you all day".

"Parasol wins!". What the buck!? "How?" I growled, aggravated. Parasol was in stitches, laughing hysterically at the enraged look on my face. "Whatsa matter, Mana? Don't like to lose?" she mocked playfully. "Rematch!" I announced. "Again? You never learn".

"Sleep well?" I asked softly. Snow giggled lightly, "Yeah, I did". She turned her head around and kissed me softly on the muzzle. I smiled gently. I squeezed her softly in an affectionate manner and kissed her on the cheek. "I'd ask if you want to do it again, but I'm still spent from last night". I sighed lightly, "Me too, besides, I'm happy just being here with you. Although it is amazing I think the lovemaking is less important than being together like this". Snow Sweet rolled over to face me and looked me directly in the eyes, they had reverted back to their normal teal colour. "If we do have a child, or children, what do you think we should name it?". My heart skipped a beat, "Wait are you-" "No, no. We have to be in the Heartsoar phase as well as the, um, you know..." she blushed. "Well, okay. If it was a filly I was gonna say Amber Sweet, but if it's a colt I would say Frost Dream. Snow Sweet nodded agreeably, "those names aren't half bad". I smiled, "You look so beautiful in the light". Snow Sweet pressed her head against my chest lovingly and shut her eyes. I began stroking her hair softly, it was still slightly matted from the night before.

"Mana Springs wins!" yelled the virtual announcer. "Yeah! Take that!" I shouted victoriously. I looked over to Parasol who was sat silently, staring at the T.V. screen. "Got you back! Ahahaha!". She turned to me and smiled deviously, "S'about time you actually beat me". "Anyway, I'm bored, let's go do something". Sore loser. "Like what?" I queried. "Well, we could go visit Crimson Dream, or go visit the Marketplace. I dunno, something other than sitting at home" Parasol replied, throwing her hooves up in the air in an exaggerated fashion. "Okay, then. Let's go pay Crimson a visit".

"So, what do you wanna do today?" I asked Snow Sweet. "We have to do something today?". I laughed, "Hehe, not if you don't want to, Snow. I just thought you might wanna do something later when we're not so exhausted". Snow thought for a moment. "We could go down to the Marketplace, I would like some more herbal tea and ice cream." she replied. "Well okay then, we'll go to the Market. Well, after we're ready and have eaten, what've we got?".

Parasol stepped outside the door, "Wait! Oh darn. My coltfriend and I were meant to be meeting at Sugarcube Corner in ten minutes!, Um, sorry, Mana. I must've been beating you so badly I must've forgotten", she laughed tauntingly, before shooting off into the sky. "Well how rude of some people" I laughed to myself quietly. "Hey, uh, Mana? Can you come up here for a sec?" Candy called. I turned to face the stairs.

Snow Sweet had someone managed to fall back asleep, and was now resting peacefully in my arms. I exhaled softly, happy to be in the current situation. My breath must've tickled Snow's ear as it flickered erratically and returned to it's normal position. I giggled quietly at how cute it looked.

I walked up the stairs quickly and reached Candy's door. It was already partly open, so I just pushed it gently. I entered Candy's room and found her lying on her front in the middle of the bed, resting her head on her crossed hooves. "Hey, Mana" she whispered softly, her eyes half lidded. An overwhelming scent hit me, it was musky and intoxicating, and it made me feel invigorated, energetic and full of a desire for Candy. She swished her curled tail from left to right like a pendulum, almost as if in invitation. "Wh-what do you need me f-for, Candy?" I asked, barely able to keep my animalistic instincts suppresed. "Ooh, nothing. I just wanted to see you. You know, I have the day off today and I just didn't want to spend my hard-earned time... alone... un-" she stopped for a brief moment, "satisfied". I knew, (quite well), what had brought this on. It was her period of estrus she underwent every month, were she had an insatiable... appetite for things of an adulterous nature. "You okay, Mana? You look a little tense, why don't you come sit down and we can... talk" she invited with a suggestive smile. Like a moth to flame I walked over and laid down next to Candy. Once I had laid down she crawled over to me slowly and in an erotic manner and rested a hoof on my chest. "Soo..." she enunciated, "what's on your mind, Mana?". I had to keep myself contained, Celestia knows what would come of it if I didn't. "N-nothing, I'm... fine". She moved her hoof and placed it on the opposite side of me, then she kneeled upwards and positioned herself to sit on my abdomen. "Are you sure, you don't seem yourself... anything I could do to help you unwind?" she asked in a seductive manner. My rational thinking was clouded with a pheromone-induced fog, I had to do something that could at least vent some of it. I raised my left hoof and placed it on Candy's right flank, ontop of her swirly lollipop cutie mark, and pressed down slightly. She shuddered in ecstasy. She placed both of her hooves on my shoulders and brought herself to eye level with me. "You think you can win that easily?" she questioned with a seductive smile, "it's gonna take a lot more than that". I pushed my self forward to kiss Candy. I made contact and coiled my arms around Candy. She raised her arms behind my neck and pulled herself forward. She tasted like peppermint. My inhibitions were destroyed and the pheromones took control. We held each other for a minute or so when Candy broke the kiss, a thin trail of saliva still attached. "Don't think you're in control here, Mana" she forboded assertively. She pushed both my arms down and held them there. She sat up fully before locking her legs around my waist firmly. "There's a whole lot more to come yet". With that she pushed herself downward and moaned loudly, throwing her head back. "Oooooohhhh, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for this". She brought herself back up and pushed back downwards, fluttering her eyes while sighing sensually. She continued this pattern, exhaling on each downward push. All I could do is watch and be taken along for the ride, not that I was complaining. She was amazing and warm. I was hoping I could last long enough against this kind of intensity. "Ooh, *huff* Mana, I *huff* don't know *huff* how long... I can... laaaast" she moaned in a lustful tone. "I think... *ooh* I'm gonna... c-ooohhhh..." she finished. She was sat down, looking down and panting, her eyes obscured by her now messy and roughed up hair. "You call that 'in-control'?" I asked sternly. I leapt forward, overpowered her and now was laid ontop. "I'll show you 'in-control'". She nodded vigorously, "Okay, Mana, but please hurry". I pushed forward with moderate force, Candy moaned loudly, "Keep going, for the love of Celestia, please keep going". I carried on. I was getting closer and closer to my peak. Candy was panting, exhausted but exhilirated at the same time. "Almost...*ahh* done!" Candy exclaimed. I reached my peak. I pushed inwards as far as I could, "Aagh! Candy!" I called out. "M-Manaaa!"

"So what do you think you're friends did without you, Crimson?" Snow Sweet asked. "Heh, probably got the game and spent all night in a hypercompetitive trance" I joked, "Why'd you ask?". Snow just shrugged, "I dunno, just wanted to make sure you weren't upset or anything since you were here instead of there last night". I laughed mildly, "Don't worry about it, Snow. I had a better time here then I would've playing a video game". I got up out of bed and headed for the bathroom. "Where you going?" Snow Sweet asked. "Just for a quick shower is all, I'm a little gross at the moment".

I collapsed next to Candy, exhausted. "Th-*huff*-that was... fun. Ahehe..." Candy said between heavy inhalations, "I must've really riled you up". She looked across to me, smiling in jest. I couldn't reply, my mind was still in a haze. "You okay, Mana? I didn't break you did I?". I shook my head weakly, "Ah'm faahn, jus' tir'd". She rolled over, putting us face to face. "Was it good for you?".

The warm water cascaded from the showerhead and blasted the sweat, dirt and other awkward substances off my body. I let out a sigh of relief as I began to feel clean again. I reached for the cotton candy scented gel and squeezed a few drops onto my out-stretched hoof, running it through my coat and mane, before ruffling it for extra purchase. I stood directly under the showerhead and let the water rinse off the soap and dirt. Happy with the results, I stepped out of the shower cubicle and shook ferociously. "You almost done in there?" Snow called through. "Yeah, Snow". She pushed open the bathroom door and entered the cubicle. "Okay, Snow, just let me leave before you start". "You don't have to if you don't want to" she replied. I blushed slightly, which made Snow giggle. She stretched her hoof out, inviting me in. I took hold of it, to which Snow then pulled me into the shower with her. She turned the shower on, it was slightly colder than last time. We stood side by side. "Um, Crimson, my arms are still a bit tired, I don't suppose you could..." she handed me the shower gel as the hint. "Sure thing, Snow". I placed a long, thin line across her back, which made her jump a little from the coldness. I began to gently massage the soap into her coat, making sure I got every spot covered. I reached her lower back and began to run it through her tail softly. She moaned quietly. I blushed rather vividly this time, but also found it quite of an added bonus. I turned my attention to right flank, where her snowflake cutie mark was. I slowly massaged the gel onto the centre of the snowflake, running my hoof in a small circle outlining the perimeter. "Mmmm, C-Crimsoonnn...". I looked up to find Snow Sweet with her eyes closed and her head laid backwards slightly. I stopped my current activity and moved to the front of Snow Sweet. I wrapped my arms gently around Snow Sweet at the shoulders and began to nuzzle her neck softly. She giggled lightly and let out a broken sigh. I kissed her neck gently at first but then added slightly more pressure with each one. Snow began to moan quietly to herself as I made my way up from her neck. I raised a hoof up and turned her face, so I could stare deep into her teal eyes. Her eyes were sparkling brightly. "I love you, Snow". She smiled warmly, "I love you too". I pulled her in for a kiss. She raised her hoof and held onto my shoulder. I broke the kiss after a few seconds and hugged her tightly.

I awoke from my sleep with a start. I looked around and saw Candy sleeping beside me. My head was throbbing, but I felt no pain. "What time is it?" I muttered to myself: 2.52pm. Mondays always go so slow. I just remembered there still has been no sight of Crimson Dream, or Snow Sweet for that matter, which now that I think of it is probably to do with what just happened. I shook my head to erase that thought. I had a strange taste hanging around in my mouth, which made me feel unbelievably uncomfortable, kind of like a sticky, warm horrid feel with the consistency of expired honey. I had to wash it out. I looked over to Candy, still fast asleep. I pulled myself out of bed and headed downstairs, careful not to wake Candy. I made it to the kitchen and pulled the refridgerator door open, releasing a welcoming, yellow glow from the light. Milk, Cherryade, Wheat Juice, Tonic Water, nearly every possible drink product. I'll just stick with what I like. I pulled out the half-full bottle of Cherryade, which fizzed and foamed violently as it shook. I took a small glass out of the cupboard and placed it down next to the bottle. Carefully, I removed the cap and poured a generous amount of Cherryade into the glass. Small bubbles rose from the reddish-pink fluid and popped. I lifted the glass swiftly and drank most of it in one quick mouthful, only stopping when the bubbles caused a burning sensation in my throat, which caused me to splutter mildly, but if felt good to have rid of the horrible taste. I finished the rest of my drink and headed back for the stairs, but stopped halfway. Candy was sound asleep and I had some down time before I visited Crimson, I could play a round or two of Super Equestria Land. I sauntered over to the Super Pony Entertainment System and placed the cartridge into the port and pushed the 'on' button, making the machine hum quietly. I looked for the controller that was also one of my prized possessions: a golden (painted) S.P.E.S controller with a limited edition logo emblazoned on the back that stated "Winner Of The S.P.E.S Tournament In Canterlot 2011". I found it buried with my (almost vestigial) secondary controller which I kept in case my Tournament Trophy broke, which it never did. The T.V. flickered to life displaying the menu which asked which profile I wanted to open. I hovered over "MNSP" and pressed START.

Now fully clean, Snow and I headed downstairs for breakfast/lunch/early dinner. "I know it's weird but I kind of want ice cream" Snow Sweet considered for a moment. "Go with what you feel is gonna fill you, cos that Marketplace isn't a picnic, almost as much bustling as the streets of Manehattan" I replied. "You know what, I'm having ice cream" Snow Sweet giggled while bounding towards the freezer, "You want some, Crimson?" she called through. "Sure, why not?". She shoved the freezer door shut and ran back to the seating area, holding an almost full tub of ice cream. She dropped it down on the table and began scooping out individual portions at a fast pace. "What's got you so excited, Snow?" I asked, slightly confused, I've seen Snow happy and excited before, just not this much. "Nothing! Why? What's up?" she replied. "Nothing, nothing" I dismissed, "What're we having?". Snow pointed to the removed lid and announced "Rainboom Ripple!". True, the ice-cream did have a rainbow appearance and did look very appetising. "Here you go!" Snow pushed a small, white bowl in my direction containing two expertly curved ice cream swirls, each striped with a different colour from the rainbow. I took a spoon and cut a small piece off, while Snow Sweet devoured it ravenously, suddenly gaining an appetite. I took a bite and it tasted fantastic, a mixture of different fruits such as lemon, apple, blueberry and the rest. I didn't realise how hungry I was until it hit my stomach. It didn't take too long before I polished off the rest. Snow had already finished. "Look!" she exclaimed, "my tongue is rainbow-coloured!", she stuck her tongue out far and pointed to it. It was multi-coloured. "Is yours?" she asked, putting her tongue back in her mouth. "I don't know..." I replied, not overly-keen on showing people my tongue. "Here, I'll check" she said before lunging across the counter and pulling me into a kiss. I was both shocked and amazed at how excited (not to mention passionate) she was behaving, but I didn't care too much about that. My pulse rate escalated quickly and my arms reflexively held on to Snow Sweet's waist. She ran her tongue around in the inside of my mouth roughly, overloading my senses in a lust-filled fog. After a moment or so she pulled away, still hanging onto my shoulders. "Hmm, yeah, you do". She rested her head on my chest and exhaled strongly. "Today's been great, don'tcha think, Crimson?" she asked kindly. "Uh, yeah, for how much we've actually seen of it". I placed my head ontop of her's and rested it there. I stroked the lower parts of her hair that bounced back up once I released pressure from them. "You wanna head off for the Market soon, Crimson?" Snow suggested sweetly. "Maybe in ten minutes or so" I replied softly, wanting to spend a little while longer with her in my arms.

The virtual flag flew up the pole rapidly as the speakers blared out an 8-bit tune declaring my victory. What time was it? I glanced upwards to the wall clock: 3.24pm. If I set off now I could be there to see Crimson and Snow at 3.30pm, but Candy was still fast asleep. "There you are" Candy said, appearing out of nowhere. "Hey, Candy" I smiled, "You sleep well?". She giggled lightly, "Yeah, I did". She walked over and sat next to me. "You still wanna go meet Snow and Crimson soon?" she asked. The scent of pheromones was in the air again, but less than last time. "Uh... yeah, yeah" I replied, trying to take my mind off of it. "What's up?" Candy questioned, a sense of hurt in her voice. My heart sank. "Nothing, Candy, my mind's a little pre-occupied is all" I replied, throwing my arms around her. She did the same. "Okay, just wondering". My self-control started slipping again. I pulled back slightly, gazing deep into Candy's eyes, a vivid purple with hints of red. She stared back, her eye's twinkling slightly, "Something... on your mind, Mana?" she asked softly. I pulled Candy a bit closer, only millimetres away from each other. Candy's breath was warm and had a faint sweet scent. "M-a-n-a...". I couldn't wait any longer, I pushed the slight bit further and kissed Candy, she tasted as sweet her scent. I pulled her into me as far as I could, lengthening the moment of bliss. I felt something burning internally, before a sudden rush of power coursed through me, emitting a bright flash of light from my horn. We parted suddenly, still firmly in each other's embrace. "What was that?" Candy asked, concerned. "I dunno, but I feel pretty good!" I replied, suddenly full of energy. Candy sighed in relief, "That was interesting, you wanna go see Crimson and Snow, now?".

I slung my satchel over my shoulder, where it hung from the left. "Ready yet, Snow?" I called from the hallway to the kitchen. "In a minute!" she replied. I sat down and pulled out my phone. No new messages or missed calls. Huh. I opened up my mailbox, no new emails. How long can you play a video game, Mana?

I pressed the "off" button on my S.P.E.S. It hummed loudly for a moment, then ceased. Candy was waiting at the door, waiting to leave. "Come on, Mana!" she called impatiently. "Don't worry, Candy, they're not going anywhere. Well, actually, I better call just in case". I pulled out my phone and typed in Crimson's number.

My phone flashed brightly and began vibrating powerfully, Mana Springs picture came up as the caller ID. I swiped my hoof across the 'answer' tab and held it to my ear. "Hey, Mana! What's up? Canterlot Arena any good?" I asked, happy to hear from him. "Hey, bro! It's not bad, I guess. You two going anywhere?" he replied. "Yeah, we were about to go to The Marketplace. Why, you wanna come over?" I asked. "We were but if you're going to the Market then we'll come over later" he responded, a little crestfallen. "It's no problem, come over, I'll head to the Market quickly to pick up some stuff, Snow's here so she'll keep you and Candy occupied while I'm out. Us four could watch a movie!" I suggested, quite excited to spend time with four of my closest friends. "Sure, that sounds like fun!" Mana replied in an upbeat tone, "We'll come over now". We said our goodbyes for now and hung up. "Hey, Snow, Mana and Candy are coming over. I don't suppose you could stay here with them while I get our stuff from The Market?" I asked, hoping she wouldn't react negatively. "Sure! If I'm honest I'm still a little tired, you go and I'll keep 'em company" she replied happily. "Ok, thanks, Snow! I won't be long!".

Candy and I stepped outside into the mid-afternoon sun. It felt warm and relaxing. We began walking to Snow Sweet's house. Candy walked beside me and pressed up to me. "You okay, Mana?" she asked for the almost fourth time. "Yeah, Candy, I'm fine. Why'd do you keep asking? I don't mind, it is flattering to know you're concerned". She shrugged, "No reason, it's just... quite recently you've been mostly silent. And, *ahem*, no offense, most days I can't shut you up". She laughed lightly. "It's really nothing, Candy, honest! I'm just thinking about stuff is all" I replied. "Is this about my, um...", her face reddened and she looked away slightly. "No, nono. Well, I dunno. It may be. It's just... I care about you a lot, and you know I love you down to every detail. It's just every period of estrus, you change unwillingly, and it's only sated by-" I stopped for a moment in replacement of a certain word, "that, and I don't want our relationship ran by it. I want our relationship is run on the fact that we want to be with each other, you know?". There was silence as she processed everything. "Yeah... you're right. I can't help it. I want our relationship to be based on that too, it's just a natural function and it can't cause any harm to us. In fact, I kind of look forward to when it's just me and you" she blushed slightly but still looked up and smiled, "and our relationship won't be based on what happens during it. Think of it as our, hmm, venting period. That way anything pent up can be ridden of until next month". I thought about it for a moment, "Yeah, that sounds like a good plan". She giggled and nuzzled my shoulder affectionately, "I'm glad you agree". We walked by the Market and noticed Crimson Dream, he was walking in the same direction as us. He smiled and ran up to us. "Hey guys!" he called. He stopped suddenly and skidded for a few inches, "How you doing?". "Hey, bro!" I replied happily, "We were just on our way to Snow's house!". He nodded. "Hey, Candy!" he waved, she smiled gently and waved back. "You guys go on ahead, I'll be back in about ten minutes" he said before dashing off, "see you soon!".

"Now where is the herbal tea?" I spoke out loud. The Marketplace was so full no-one could hear me anyway. "Oh, excuse me, sir" came a quiet voice. I turned around to find a yellow pegasus with bubblegum hair in a cowering stance. "Oh! I'm sorry if I startled you, I just heard you talking about tea and I was getting some myself and I wanted to help, but I wasn't listening to your private conversation, I just, I, um...", the pegasus cowered even lower and let out a frightened squeak. "Uh, okay... thanks. Where can I find it... um, what's your name?" I asked. "I'm... Flut...shy". I tilted my head closer to her so I could hear her better, "Come again?". The pegasus raised her head to speak but lowered it again, "Fl-Flutt-shy". I groaned exasperatedly, "Okay, okay, I don't need to know anyway. Could you show me the tea stand please, Miss?". She nodded and pointed over to a small, green stand. "Uh... thanks".

Knock, knock, knock. The door opened quickly and Snow Sweet stood in the doorway, "Hey Candy! Hey Mana!" she greeted exuberantly, "Come in". We walked into the hallway and exchanged greetings. "Oh, sorry, Crimson's at the Market, he'll be here soon!". Candy and I nodded. "So, Snow. How you been?" Candy asked. I walked into the living room and left the mares to their business. I sat down on the couch and turned on my phone, might as well check my email. The two mares walked through and sat down on the opposite couch, still talking about miscellanous subjects. "Oh, I'm sorry! Would you like some tea, Candy?" Snow asked apologetically. Candy nodded, "I'd love some!". Snow turned to me, "How about you, Mana?". I nodded, "Thanks, Snow". She "hmph"-ed happily and went into the kitchen, Candy soon followed after. Nothing interesting appeared in my inbox, just junk and forum updates. I sighed and placed my phone back into my satchel. I heard something splash, followed by loud laughter. I dashed into the kitchen to see what is was. When I arrived in the kitchen I found that a bottle of milk had spilled and had covered Candy, matting her coat, though the two didn't care very much, they were both in hysterics. "Hahah, Snow, I don't *aha* suppose I can wash up?" she asked between bursts of laughter. Snow Sweet nodded, still laughing loudly. She ran through the living room to the stairs, her eyes tearing up from laughter. Snow managed to compose herself after a moment or two and continued making the tea. "Need a hand?" I asked. "Eh? Oh, sure! Could you clean up this for me?" she replied. I used magic to levitate a towel and whip it around quickly across the patch, doing the same with the milk bottle. "So, Mana" she began, "Do much this afternoon?". My head shot up, I tried to suppress the blush that was surfacing. Candy didn't really tell Snow Sweet did she? "N-no. Why'd you ask?" I replied as nonchalant as I could. "Gee, for someone who didn't do much you sure are blushing a lot" she giggled. "I-I-I don't know what you're talking about, S-Snow" I stuttered. This was painful. "Are you sure? Candy tells me different". Oh, no. I sighed heavily, defeated. "Okay, we did" I admitted. She laughed softly, "Don't be ashamed, hon, everyone does it and according to Candy you didn't do half bad". Why in the name of Equestria was she talking to me about this!? "Well, you know, so... yeah" I replied, burning in embarassment. "Hey, Mana, I was just joking', you two weren't the only ones, you know" she whispered. I looked straight at her. "You mean... you-", she nodded, "and Crimson?", she nodded again. "Really?", she nodded vigorously, "Yes, Mana!". I was in slight shock, I really didn't think Snow, or Crimson for that matter, had it it them. "Wow, so that's why he didn't call".

The early evening breeze was a welcome change from the stuffy, humid environment in the Marketplace. I'd bought everything, assorted flavours of tea, most of which I didn't even know existed, and a large tub of Neaponytan Ice Cream. I was almost home and was looking forward to spending the rest of my Monday relaxing, even though I didn't do much to begin with. I wonder what Mana, Snow and Candy were doing right now...

Snow Sweet handed me a small teacup filled with a peculiar scented fluid, "Um, what flavour tea is this again?" I asked suspiciously. "Thistle" Snow replied flatly, "Try some it's really good!". I inspected it closely, it didn't look expired or rotten. I sipped a small bit. It tasted okay, but the scent left an impression in my mouth for a while, so I decided to leave it for now. Strangely enough, Snow and Candy loved it. The two made idle chatter for a while, taking a break every few minutes to take a sip from their tea. I drank some more of my tea out of boredom. It began to taste better with each mouthful. But before I knew it I drank it all. "Wow, you can tell you're a stallion" joked Snow, "You drink faster than Crimson!". The two giggled like schoolfillies before continuing their conversation. Fortunately the front door opened a few moments later. I let out a sigh of relief, finally someone to talk to.

I walked into the hallway and hung my satchel up on the coat hanger, removing the bag full of tea and ice cream and carrying into the kitchen. "Hey, everyone!" I called through. "Hey, Crimson" Snow smiled. Candy waved. "Hey, bro!" Mana greeted. I placed the bag on the table, removing the assorted box of tea and the tub of ice cream. "Oh, what tea did you get Crimson?" Snow asked. "I dunno, it just says assorted, the list is on the back". Snow inspected the box, "Yeah, this stuff seems okay". I placed the tub of ice-cream into the freezer, "So what're we watching?" I asked. Mana shrugged. "Ooh! Maybe we could watch that new romance movie I bought!" suggested Snow Sweet, Candy nodded in agreement. "Uh, maybe". Mana didn't object in any way. "Why, what do you two want to watch?" Candy asked. "Um, I dunno, what do you think Crimson?". I thought for a moment, there was no way Snow and Candy were gonna sit through an anime, horror or science fiction film without complaining, but Mana and I were gonna be bored out of our mind's watching (ugh) "Starcrossed: Another Generic Romance Film About Two Ponies Who Were Deeply In Love But Can't Be Together Because Of Some Cliche Complication That Can't Be Resolved But They Marry Each Other Anyway". Then again I remembered stallions like Mana and I don't have a chance arguing against mares, no matter how justified our opinions were. "Well, I guess a romance is okay". Snow and Candy quietly cheered in unison. Mana looked up at me and mouthed "Why?".

Urgh, I hate romance movies. He didn't even try and change their minds. Still, arguing with mares is easy, winning an argument with a mare is impossible. Still, he didn't even try to argue.

The T.V. blared out the developers introduction. Each couple sat on either side of the room: Mana and Candy sat on one couch, (the one against the wall), whereas Snow Sweet and I sat on the couch facing away from the kitchen. "Ever since I was a filly I always dreamed of having a special somepony, but never got one", (This was gonna be a looooong night), "My first coltfriend was in high school, but it was short-lived when he found someone prettier and easier", (Damn sister) "then my second was in my first job, but I lost him when he was promoted to Head of The Department and decided to leave me for a marestress", (...) "after another heartbreak, I decided to give up on love and focus on my career, that landed me as Lead Editor for a renowned magazine company 'Flair'. I was at the top of my career and was completely jaded to the world of romance, until I met 'him'", thus began the film.

Why for the love of Celestia would mares find this interesting to watch? It's depressing. I cast a look over to Crimson, who was visibly bored, Snow Sweet seemed to be entranced in the film, as was Candy. The film transitioned to a mare waking up, playing upbeat rock music in the background and showing her morning routine. "You don't seriosly wanna watch this do you?" I whispered to Candy. "Sshhh!". Never mind. I sighed. "It's only two hours long, Mana, it'll be over before you know it!" she assured. She grasped my free hoof and placed it on her stomach, placing hers ontop of mine.

"Two hours!? Are you serious?". Snow Sweet rolled her eyes, "Yes, Crimson, it's two hours. Just pipe down and watch it and you might like it. Do it for me and Candy, okay?" she asked sweetly. I groaned, fed up. "Pretty please? I'll promise I'll pay you back for it". Bribery, much? I sighed heavily, "Okay, fine. But you owe me one!". She sighed, happy with my answer, "Good".

One hour, thirty minutes later

This really can't be on for much longer. How long can you stretch two ponies chasing after each other for!?

"I love you, Esmerelda, I want you to be mine for eternity. Please, my love, say that you'll be mine" (What the hay?) "Oh, Enrico, yes, YES, I'll be yours forever!" (Don't let this be a-) "Esmerelda, won't you accompany me to my chambers, let me show you the intensity of my love for you!" (Oh no...)

A... lovemaking scene? Now this is just painful to watch. The moaning and noises weren't helping much either. I looked over to Mana, who was just as embarassed and mortified as I was, blushing profusely. Strangely, Candy didn't seem to be affected, she was entranced in the two engaging in marital affairs. I looked down to see Snow also unfettered by the occuring events. "OH ENRICO!" Esmerelda called out. I let out a burst of laughter, involuntarily and out of sheer embarassment. Mana had his face buried in a throw cushion, his shoulder's shaking from uncontrollable laughter. Snow Sweet took my hoof and placed it on her abdomen. "ESMERELDAAA-"

Oh dear sweet Celestia make it stop! The awkwardness was unbearable, how could Snow and Candy watch this? I could still hear it through the throw cushion I used to obscure my face, "Oh Esmerelda, my love, my desire for you is too powerful for me to control/It matters not, Enrico, make me your's this night, transcend me into the heavens, Enrico!". Please... stop.

25 Minutes Later

"Leave this decrepit city with me Esmerelda, we can be together forever without the hindrances of the tabloid/I can't, Enrico, there are no hospitals in El Gallopioca/Why the need for medical attention, my love/I am pregnant, Enrico! I carry your child this day!- TO BE CONTINUED". Well that was two hours I wasted that could've been spent on video games. "Well, uh, that was... fun, I guess". Crimson woke with a start, "What? Huh?". Snow and Candy were in tears at the sight of "such a saaaad ending". "Yeah, okay, let's *sniff* head home, Mana" Candy sobbed. I laid a hoof on her shoulder, "It was just a movie, Candy, they're okay". Candy jabbed me in the ribs, "Of course I know it's a movie, Mana, s'just sad", she put on a smile, still tearful. "Well, er, we're gonna head off home, see you Crimson, bye Snow". I pulled Candy out, still in tears, and began leading her home.

"Well, uh, that was interesting, eh, Snow?" I joked, trying to lighten the mood. "Yeah, just so sad to have such an ultimatum you know?". I sighed, quite humoured by the fact Candy and Snow were so upset over a fictional event. I moved a stray flicker of hair from her face to behind her ear, "It's fictional, Snow, although ultimatums like that do arise they are never that dramatised. Really, Snow you do - *uumph!*" I was interrupted by Snow Sweet pouncing forward to kiss me. I was able to keep my balance for a moment before falling backwards onto the carpet. I let out an involuntary "hmph" as I landed on my back. Snow pulled away ever so slightly, still just millimetres away from my face. "You okay?" she asked in a breathy tone. "Yeah, I'm fine", I pulled her back into the kiss. Her face was still slightly moist from crying but she was incredibly warm. Snow broke away again, "I'm sorry, I just-" "Does that happen every time you watch a romance movie with two strangers fornicating?", she giggled shyly, "I'm sorry, it's just a passion of mine, Candy too. I suppose it was a replacement for the lack of romance I got from Jock". Anger welled up inside me, "Wait! You two didn't-" "No, he was such a bloody narcissist and had an annoying obsession with weight-lifting, he was the last person I would of thought of to *giggle* fornicate was it?". I rubbed the back of my neck nervously, "Yeah, I just sometimes feel uncomfortable saying stuff to do with-" "Sex?" She finished flatly. I winced. "Uh, yeah. Not really a fan of saying that". Snow laughed, "Oh, Crimson. You're a big colt now, you don't need to be scared of the word-" "Yeah, yeah, okay, Snow" I interjected. She laughed again. "You really need to outgrow that soon, Crimson, how else are you supposed to ask?". I blushed incredibly. "I, uh, well". She pinned me down playfully, "Come on, Crimson. You're getting overpowered by a mare. Are you a stallion or a colt?". I laughed lightly. "Overpower me? You mean like this?", I pushed myself upwards roughly and grabbed hold of Snow, rolled over a few times and positioned myself above her, holding her arms down. She gasped in jest, "You can't pin down a mare". She closed her eyes halfway, "At least not without her permission". My pulse went into overdrive. "Snow... I-" "You're so cute when you're embarassed. Here let me give you a hoof". She removed her arm's and hooves slowly from my loosened grip and moved herself upwards, so her upper body was now propped up against the couch with her right hind leg bent into a kneeling position, and her left hind leg completely straight. She beckoned me closer with three quick strokes of her raised hoof. I crawled towards her and placed a hoof on the ground on both sides of her. She giggled quietly, "You okay, Crimson? You look confused". I couldn't break away from her stare, her enticing jade eyes. "Jeez, Crimson, you really look funny", she took firm hold of my face and shook it moderately, breaking my gaze.

"Your eyes-" Crimson muttered. "Hm?". He looked straight at me, "Your eyes, Snow, they look so beautiful". My heart leapt. "Oh, Crimson. That's sweet" I sighed. "It's true. Your eyes, your figure, your mane, your coat, the way you walk: It's all just perfect. That's why I get so nervous during our intimacy because I have so much I want to say to you it all chokes me up". His tone sounded genuine, I didn't think he found me so attractive and perfect. "Crimson, no-one has ever told me something like that before. You're not saying that for easy access, are you?" I asked in jest. He laughed quietly. "I love you, Snow Sweet, and only you". My body went weak and my heart soared. He pushed forward to kiss me. Oh my stars was he passionate. All my thoughts dissipated and my mind was blank. My insides melted and my stomach fluttered, leaving Crimson the dominant half. He broke away. "Oh, did I do that? Snow after your display last night I expected you to be tougher to break". I re-entered consciousness, "Wha-, Hey! No fair, you took a cheap shot". He shrugged, "All is fair in these affairs, Snow". I faked an angry look, still smiling from his light-hearted attitude. I couldn't maintain it for long; it only took a few moments before I let out an involuntary burst of laughter. "Thing is, Snow. I know your weaknesses here, you really shouldn't have exposed them that easily". I was about to question what he was saying until he wrapped his arms around me. As soon as he had a firm grip on me he began tracing his muzzle along my neck, before biting down lightly. I let out an involuntary moan of delight. I felt him smirk. He travelled further down, biting lightly at each interval. I condensed every exhale into a drawn out, but broken sigh. He reached my stomach and traced small circles with his hoof. It felt amazing. "Don't- s-stop". He laughed quietly, adding a little more pressure. I laid back and shut my eyes, trying to prevent myself from calling out in ecstasy. I felt something press down on my cutie mark. "Ooohh, C-Crimson, stop, stop, stop". He relieved the pressure, "Why, what's wrong? he asked, concerned". I shook my head, "Nothing, I just don't want this to finish before it even starts" I giggled. I went on my knees and pushed Crimson onto his back, "You ready?". He nodded eagerly. I knelt over him and sat on his abdomen. "This is gonna be fun". I rose upwards. I braced myself and pushed downwards. "Oooohhh, sweet mother of Celestia". Crimson simply moaned and jerked upwards slightly, pushing further in. I rose back up, and pushed down, with slightly more force than before. I rested my hooves on Crimson's stomach for balance, allowing me to gain more momentum. I held my breath to stop any noises from coming out, but was having great difficulty in doing so. Crimson braced himself on my upper hind legs and pushed upwards with great force. My senses overloaded as I gave in to the pleasure, "Ooohh, Crimson". He sat up and held on to my upper body, aiding my movements. My moans turned to gasps as I struggled to keep composure. "Crimson, *gasp*, I'm... gonna-" Crimson pulled me downwards suddenly as I finished, "I-ooohhh... m-my". I panted heavily, falling into Crimson's arms. "I-*gasp* I'm not-" "Whats wrong, Snow?" He asked. I inhaled deeply. "I'm not done yet". I got off of him and pulled myself over to the centre of the room, ontop of the wool carpet. I turned onto my back, using my elbows as support so I could face Crimson. I flickered my tail as an invitation. He smiled and crawled over to me, holding himself above me. I draped an arm behind his neck, and used my other for support. He looked down on me, his bright red mane obscuring his dark blue eyes. "You sure you wanna go again?" He asked. "Did you finish too?". He shook his head, "No, but I don't mind. I'm happy just satisfying you". I gave him a brief kiss, "I can't leave my very, VERY special somepony unsatisfied, Crimson". He smiled and nodded. "I'm ready" . He pushed inwards quickly, sending electricity through my body, "Aauughhooohh...". He picked up speed quickly, pushing inwards with notable force each time. Something inside me triggered, "Gah! Oh! Crimson!". I felt a pressure mount up suddenly, clouding my thoughts to the extent were I couldn't speak, only moan and pant. "Snow, I'm close" Crimson moaned. "Oh-oookaayy". Crimson picked up speed, moving incredibly faster. The pressure was building up rapidly, as if it was compressed and trying to break free. "Snow! I'm-" I threw both my arms around him and pulled him into Heartsoar. The pressure burst into a blinding white light, my sight faded, my arms weakened, my insides flipped, my stomach fluttered, never had I felt so alive. Crimson pushed into me as far as he could, moaning loudly. He pushed inwards a few more times, before collapsing into a heap ontop of me. My vision blackened, I felt exhausted, I held onto Crimson before I fell asleep.

The Next Morning

"Ooohh". My eyes slowly opened to the early morning sunlight, almost blinding me in the process. I felt a weight on my body, before remembering it was Crimson. He was completely wiped out, it was amazing his heart was still beating. I smiled lightly and shut my eyes. I held onto a tuft of his hair, stroking it gently. It was still slightly damp. I felt different. I couldn't pinpoint it, but it felt like there was something different about me.