As he climbed into bed, he had made sure to wipe away any remaining tears though he was grateful for the darkness since it hid his red and puffy eyes. Though he didn't know who he was snuggling up to, he really didn't care and wrapped his arms around the mare who gave a little squeak. It wasn't even two seconds before he fell asleep.

He woke up to somepony gently removing his arms from around her waist, though she looked back and saw he was awake and gave a sigh. Though before the gray mare could say anything he planted his lips on hers, as thanks for being there. Soon, all four of them were awake and eating, but he avoided eye contact.

"Brandon, what's the matter?" Luna asked, concern in her voice.

<Just trying to eat.> He replied though he knew none of them bought it but they at least let it go.

"So, what time should we head over to Twilight's?" Derpy asked.

"I think noon would be good, give us a chance to look around and get ideas for books we could read," Luna suggested.

"Yeah, I like that," Lyra said.

<What about this one?> He asked putting the copy of Red Hook on the table.

"When did you go get that?" Lyra asked.

<Picked it up before we made breakfast.> He wrote. <Figured afterward I could read a little bit more.>

"Wait, if you and Luna are already reading it how is that fair?" Derpy asked.

"We could let you all catch up to us. I believe that how a book club works sometimes is we agree on how far to read, then talk about it. Is that right?" Luna asked, and he nodded.

"Yup, that's how we did it in school. So since we have an idea, and a few hours before we head out I think I'm gonna go shopping. Anypony want to come?" Derpy asked.

"I'll go with you," Luna said.

<If you two are going shopping, do you mind picking up some oranges?> He asked.

"Sure can, but does that mean you don't want to come?" Derpy asked, and he shook his head. "Alright, what about you Lyra?"

"Nah, I think I'll hang out with Brandon for now," Lyra replied looking at him with a cute little smile.

"Alright then, we will see you two in a few hours," Luna said, finishing off her breakfast which forced Derpy to finish.

Soon the two mares went out leaving him and the unicorn alone, which he didn't mind since it's been a while since they hung out. But he knew she had other plans, but he was intent on enjoying her company no matter what. Though at first they really didn't know how to break the ice that seemed to appear out of nowhere.

"So, we heard you last night," Lyra said, breaking the ice and making him wince. "Brandon, it's alright to be afraid, especially after what happened. We all understand you needed the time to grieve in private, but remember we are here for you. After all, what kind of marefriends would we be if we weren't?"

<I know, and I'm sorry.> He replied, not meeting her eyes.

"Hey..." She gently lifted his head and made him meet her beautiful golden eyes. "I mean it, we will always be here. No matter which one of us you choose to relieve stress with."

At that, he leaned over and gave her a kiss, which she seemed to enjoy. Though when he pulled away she looked a little disappointed at it not going further, but she seemed satisfied that her point got across. That was until he felt her move closer to him and snuggled up to him, which he quickly wrapped her in a hug and hid his face into her chest once again weeping.

"Shh, I can't even imagine what you're going through," Lyra said, gently whispering in his ear while rubbing his back, which only made him cry harder.

They stayed like that for what felt like only a few minutes, that was until Derpy and Luna came back with the groceries. Both mares froze as they saw the scene, and Lyra just mouthed 'I got it' making them quietly move into the kitchen. Though just as quickly they came back out and took a seat next to him, which he looked at them with tears freely streaming down his face.

Seeing this, Derpy instantly rubbed her hoof against his cheek which he appreciated as he leaned into it. Luna gave him a kiss before going back into the bathroom, and Lyra unwrapped her hooves from around him which made him a little disappointed. Though he let go of her, and gently put Derpy's hoof down and taking a deep breath.

"Thank you." He managed to croak out, though that sadness was still in him but it felt lighter than it had the day before.

"Here, this'll help with the redness." Luna gently said, giving him some eye drops and he nodded and went into the bathroom.

After he got done, managing to stop his tears and the redness quickly faded and after taking a shower he felt better. Once done, he walked into the living room where the three mares were waiting. He sat down next to Lyra, and took her hoof in one hand and Luna's hoof in the other, while he managed to extend his wing to gently wrap Derpy up.

"I-I think it's about time to head out," Derpy said after a few minutes, and after looking at the clock they all agreed.

They all started to get ready, he and Luna got their copy of the book while Derpy went into the kitchen to make a snack for them. Lyra was just watching them and waiting, which luckily didn't take much time at all. Soon they were headed out the door and heading toward Twilights.

"Man, this'll be great. Haven't been a part of a club since I was a filly." Lyra said.

"Didn't know you liked books so much though," Luna said, making her and Derpy laugh.

"I read a lot more than you two know," Lyra replied giving a pout, which turned into a smile when he put his hand on her back.

"Ah, we know we just like teasing you. Or at least we need to give Brandon a break every now and again." Derpy said with a big smile.

<Gee, thanks a lot.> That got all three of them to laugh.

"You know we love you," Luna said making the other two nod in agreement.

<Love y' all too, by the way, you still sore from the other night?> He asked with a little smirk, making Luna give a deep blush.

"Sore? She doesn't act sore to me." Lyra said, giving Luna a little poke.

<That's cause she's good at hiding it.> He said.

"I am not sore," Luna grumbled.

"Eh, I wouldn't mind being that kind of sore," Derpy said, giving him a wink making him turn red.

"Me neither, though we were that sore while they were gone," Lyra mentioned, now making Derpy blush.

<I would have liked to see that.> He wrote, looking away.

"Maybe later, or you could give us a show," Luna said giving him a little brush with her wing.

<Alright, looks like we're almost there.> He quickly changed the subject as images started to pop into his head.

"Mmm, looks like we might have gotten a rise out of him girls," Lyra said, and all three of them turned a little shade of red before busting out laughing, making him grateful he was still wearing his shorts.

Though along the way, they stopped to eat their snack though as it turned out Derpy had prepared a snack for the entire club. Which reminded him that they needed to stop by Sugar Cube Corner, which they started to head that way. Once there, Mrs. Cake hooked them up with a free pie since it was for a club.

"Remember, we do offer a free pie once a month to any club no matter how small." Mrs. Cake said, and after working out some of the details the four of them were back on track with two pies, the second one at twenty-five percent off thanks to Lyra offering to play a night there.

"Man, pie and a gig," Lyra said with a big smile.

<Just don't eat everything in there, I know you have a bad sweet tooth.> He wrote.

"I know, and I'm not planning on it. Just maybe a slice or two, maybe three or four." Lyra said licking her lips, and he gave her a poke making her giggle. "Hey, even if I eat an entire pie I know a good way to work it off."

<I swear, it's like you're in heat or something.> He wrote, making her bright red.

"I think it's her time of the cycle," Derpy said, shrugging as Lyra gave her a dirty look.

"And you haven't taken any heat medication yet?" Luna asked, looking at her then at him shaking her head.

"N-no, I-I was going to pick some up after the club today. I mean I'm just starting to go into it, so it's not like I'm in full blown heat. But can we talk about something else please?" Lyra asked.

<I know that feeling.> He replied. <Though if you paid attention, we're here anyway.>

At that, they ended up at the front door of Twilights, and he knocked and the door opened to reveal Spike waving them to come in. He explained that Twilight stepped out for a moment to get more supplies for writing. So they took their seats and started talking and soon Twilight came back.

"Oh, didn't expect you all until at least two and you brought pie, great!" Twilight said.

"And muffins, just in case," Derpy said nudging her basket.

"Sweet, can I have one?" Spike asked.

"Yup made enough for everypony," Derpy answered opening the basket to let the dragon look.

"Just have one, you just had a big lunch," Twilight said.

"I know, and do you all mind if I have this banana nut muffin?" Spike asked.

"Go right ahead, little man," Lyra replied, and Spike ran off.

"So, you three seem to be in a good mood," Twilight said.

"Oh, we had a little fun teasing each other while coming over," Lyra said, as she gave him a poke to the side since she was next to him.

"Yeah, and I think me and Lyra need to switch places," Derpy suggested.

"I think I'm good right where I am," Lyra said leaning into him and giving a sigh.

"I have to agree with Derpy," Luna said giving the green mare a little bit of a stink eye.

<It's fine you two, not like I have the same senses you all do.> He wrote, making Twilight give a curious look before it seemed to dawn on her what they were talking about.

"Oh, you mean it's her time huh? Man, three months pass by so quickly, and you know I have the medicine from my last cycle." Twilight suggested.

"That would be greatly appreciated," Luna replied, and Derpy nodded in agreement.

"Come on you two, I said I would get it after the club today. And to drop it since we're here in somepony's else home." Lyra said, making the other two mares blush.

"Sorry Twilight," Derpy said as Twilight came back from the bathroom with a bottle.

"Here ya go, and it's no problem. We all have that problem." Twilight said then looked at him. "Well, most of us have that problem."

"Wow, this is the best kind you can get," Lyra said looking at Twilight with an impressed smile.

"Oh, um, y-yeah it's one of the benefits about having the Princess as a teacher," Twilight said with a blush. "So anyway, I see you two brought your books."

"Yes, we were planning on suggesting it would be our first read when the other two show up," Luna said.

"I like that idea, and Rainbow will love that story too. You know they made a trilogy so we can have it as our first series." Twilight said, looking excited at the idea.

<We have to see what Fluttershy and Rainbow say though.> He wrote, making them nod though he noticed Lyra slipping her bottle of medication behind her, which before she could notice he took just in case.

"So, anypony know when they're gonna show up?" Lyra asked.

"Oh, they'll be here by two. I sent Spike out earlier, which is why I didn't expect you four until then." Twilight answered.

"Well, we didn't get the message. So we figured come over here at noon just in case." Luna said, making Twilight give Spike a dirty look.

"What? I forgot to tell them, but I promise I told the other two." Spike said shrugging, making Twilight give a sigh.

"Then I guess it's a good thing you four showed up when you did," Twilight grumbled.

As they waited they made small talk and told a few jokes though Brandon's jokes were so bad that they had to laugh at them. Though the pony who told the best joke was Luna, which made Twilight fall out of her seat which made them all laugh harder. But he tried not to laugh since it was painful to do even that. Soon the other two mares showed up, and Twilight started the meeting officially.

Author's Notes:

Hope you all had a good Easter yesterday. If you don't celebrate Easter, then hope you had a good Sunday.