I looked around the room, “A Hitman? Why…” I shook my head.

One of the drones came up, “Fire’s gone. Need anything else?”

“Can you help with fixing the door?” I questioned.

“Yeah leave it to us. We’ll have it done with in an hour!” It responded.

I nodded and looked down at the letter. I could smell a very sweet perfume I knew it was hers. It belonged on her. I also noticed the red lipstick on the upper right corner of the letter.

Instead of what I usually thought of when a mare did this to get me… I wanted… something more than simple sex… I wanted to take this as far as I could… Instead of me being inside of her. I wanted to be beside her.

I shook off the dirtier thoughts and brought back the feeling of her kiss. I was happy with just that. I went upstairs to pack for my trip. When I got upstairs P was laying on the bed. Multiple bags were packed, “I got the message right away. Good luck with her!”

I shook my head. All of my bags were packed. I scooped them all up and walked downstairs.

The drones had the door laying on the ground and were slowly repairing it.

I walked out through the open door way. She was expecting me to arrive tomorrow… hell I could… I have the key card to Room 221 at a resort in Canterlot. She’s staying there… I’ll surprise her. Maybe win a few bonus points!

I smiled a little and walked to the train station. When I got halfway there one of the two mares that tried to fight the assassin approached me.

“Hey! Don’t think that we’re done with you! You foalnapped our friend!” She said angrily.

“No I didn’t? I was asleep when Star most likely brought her back. And if I know him. He was a gentle colt and tucked her in. He wouldn’t have done anything. Nor would I. I’m against that kinda stuff.” I responded without turning around.

“So… you didn’t… then where is she?!?!” The mare questioned.

“I don’t know… I’m heading to Canterlot to visit a friend. Don’t question me about your friend.” I stated, “Now Mrs. if I may I’m leaving. I can’t waste much more time.”

“Hm.” She snorted, “Fine.”

She flew away. That conversation seemed entirely pointless.

I made it to the train station and was lucky enough to catch a train to Canterlot.

One of the conductors showed me to a seat and took my ticket. I fell asleep shortly after.

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A few hours later

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“Sir we’ve arrived!” The stallion said as he woke me up.

“Thanks…” I responded.

It was about midday outside that gave me plenty of time to locate the hotel and find the room. I left the Canterlot Train station and began searching for the hotel.

After about an hour of searching I found the hotel, Dusklit Palace.

I walked into the hotel and was hit with how fancy it was. My god… It was amazing. The lobby was huge! I could smell chlorine nearby and the signs on the wall pointed to a spa, a hot tub, and a pool. There was also a bar right inside the hotel. I may want to check it out later.

I made it to the elevators and went up to the second floor. I got to the room and entered silently. No one was home… I looked in both the rooms and set my stuff in the unused room.

My room had no shower and I felt after puking my guts out, getting beaten, and cleaning up coffee creamer. I needed another shower.

I grabbed what I needed from my bag and entered the shower in the other room.

I finished up quickly and walked back to my room closing all the doors as I walked through them. I began to get dressed in some nicer clothing I had.

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“Thank you for buying lunch Bow!” I said as I walked back to my room. I had to get ready. J wasn’t going to arrive for another day! I’m so excited! He might be the one!

I slid my key card into the door and unlocked my door.

When I entered I could smell soap. And I could feel the warm air from the recently used shower. Someone was in my room…

I quietly searched through my room and the main room. No one there. Who ever it is… No… that’s for J!

I opened the door and stepped in fully prepared to confront whoever it was.

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Octavia entered the room and I was prepared I had slid behind the door and she didn’t notice.

“Huh… I know someone's in here! Show yourself!” She said while she glanced around the room.

I stepped up behind her and wrapped my arms around her stomach.

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Someone just… grabbed me…

I looked down at the… strong and… very… oh no… he’s early… why… why…

“NO! You weren’t supposed to…” I began to say. But he kissed me and I got lost in the passion of the moment.

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This feeling… I could get used to it. After I kissed her she loosened up and her tongue darted around my mouth. This moment was perfect.

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Regardless of how bad it was that he showed up early… this is a perfect moment. He is the one!

He broke the kiss and I really felt hurt by that, “Why… why did you stop?”

“Shh… It’s more comfortable if we face each other… no unnecessary bending.” He responded softly.

He turned me around and we kissed again. Mmmm. Don’t stop…

After two or three minutes we broke apart again, “J…”

“Octavia… I hope this was enough of a surprise for you…” He said quietly, “If it wasn’t… I have something even better planned.”

“What is it?” I asked.

“How about I treat you to dinner…” He responded.

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Her eyes grew wide with surprise and she started blushing intensely.

“So I’ll take that as a yes?” I asked.

“Just… nothing on the first date… I’m not… that kind of mare.” Octavia said as she looked up into my eyes.

“I wouldn’t try anything… I want it to go naturally. If that means no sex for a long time then… so be it. I want you to be happy.” I said quietly.

“Come on J… I need to get you a suit. You aren’t taking me out tonight I’m taking you out… maybe tomorrow?” She said. A smile was growing and she held herself closer to me.

“Anytime you want to just ask… I’ll be ready.” I said.

She laid her head under mine. Right now I was holding her waist and one of her hands. Her other hand was on my shoulder.

“Just… hold me for a while…” She said dreamily.

Instead of remaining standing up to hold each other she got out of my arms and laid on the bed. I laid down beside her and pulled her in closer.

“Mmm… you’re just as good and holding me as you are at kissing me. I knew you were the right one!” She said triumphantly.

I laughed, “Octavia… you haven’t even spent much time with me!”

“I know… but after the video Vinyl sent me last night during your performance… I fell in love. Please… please tell me you feel the same way!”

“...” I didn’t know what to say… such a confession so early… I don’t want to break her heart…

“So… you… you don’t…” She said. She looked up into my eyes with those emotion filled and beautiful light purple eyes. She started to squirm out of my arms… oh God… what have I done?

“No! No! I… I just… it’s surprised me that you…” I stammered out. She stopped squirming.

She still looked up into my eyes again.

“Octavia… I love you too… I don’t ever want to leave you…” I said quietly. Tears had begun to well up in my eyes, the thought of her leaving was to much for me. What’s going on? I’ve… I’ve never felt like this. I don’t want it to end… never…

She started crying and buried her head into my chest.

I just laid there with her as she fell asleep against me. I’ll have to tell her sometime… if I lose her then… I lose her. I’ll enjoy every second I spend with her until then. Every… single… second.

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Four and a Half Hours Later

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I was woken up when one of my friends knocked on the door, “Octavia! Are you in there?”

“Yeah! I’m fine… I’ll be out shortly!” I yelled back.

“Mmm what’s with the yelling?” J questioned as he woke up.

“Nothing sweetie… just my friends worrying about me… But I have you here. I don’t need to be scared!” I said happily as I kissed him.

He pulled me up on top of him as we continued making out. His mouth had a strange flavor and thrill to it. I swear some of his teeth are sharper than the rest. That just made him even better!

I continued to explore his mouth and he just let me. His arms were wrapped around me keeping me steady. All I wanted was this moment.

Suddenly the door was banged on again, “WE HAVE TO LEAVE SOON! HURRY UP!”

I broke the make out session and called back, “OKAY GIVE ME A FEW MINUTES!”

J laughed, “Octavia… how about you go get dressed. I’m sure there’s a Tux inside my bags that I could wear.”

“Okay… I’ll wait out in the lobby for you… don’t keep me waiting.” I said quietly. With one last peck on the lips I got out of his arms and left the room.

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Octavia left the room and I was lost in the length of our kissing. Oh god… I’m in love.

I got out of the bed and searched through my bags. No tux… I glanced up and noticed a tux placed inside the closet.

After a minute I had the suit on. I was ready.

I walked out and combed my hair back into a good looking position. When I stepped into the main room I saw Octavia. Her dress perfectly matched her. She looked amazing in it. She turned to face me and she blushed right away, “You look really handsome J…”

“Octavia you look absolutely gorgeous… I feel really lucky to even have someone as beautiful as you to be in love with… let alone you love me back…” I said as I stepped closer. She accepted my embrace and laid her head down under mine again.

“I feel lucky to have you…” She said quietly.

“Don’t feel that way,” I cooed, “That means you have a chance to lose me… I won’t leave you willingly. I’m scared that I’ll lose you…”

“Don’t be… I love you to much to let any myth, rumor, or story about you get between us. Now let’s not keep the others waiting… They’ll all really enjoy meeting you…” She said with a smile.

I took her arm and led her out of the room.

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Ten minutes later

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We all finally arrived at the fancy restaurant, De Lis. Nice name.

When we all entered the host said, “Table for six? Right this way.”

Octavia gripped my hand tighter and stuck close to me. I could feel that she was scared one of her friends fillyfriends would try something with me.

“Octavia… don’t worry. I love you and no other mare will be able to take your place.” I said comfortingly.

She snuggled against me and smiled, “I’m not worrying about you…”

“Yeah you were… I find it really cute though. I know something that will take your mind off of it.” I whispered lovingly and soothingly.

She sighed, “J… not here… not now…”

“Hm? Fine… I was really looking forward to it too…” I said quietly.

We reached the table and I sat beside Octavia and the Violinist named Bow.

I glanced up towards the pianist and small orchestral group onstage. I instantly noticed the eye glow. Damn they’re stalking me.

The pianist nodded to me and said into the mic, “And now… something a little slow for all the new couples out there.”

I looked over to Octavia, “May I?”

Her eyes instantly lit up and a wide smile appeared, “Yes… you may.”

I took her hand and helped her out of her seat.

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This is what he meant! Oh sweet Celestia yes! Yes!

It feels so right to be in his arms… to be holding his hand. I feel at peace right now… Please let another song come on so we don’t have to stop.

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The pianist started playing ‘Lost?’ By Coldplay.

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Octavia and J along with many other couples took to the dance floor. They all swayed softly each to the same beat.

Octavia leaned against J, just because she wanted to she wanted to be close to him.

The closed their eyes and danced slowly and softly. Each movement brought them closer together. This moment was perfect for them both.

After what seemed like decades of dancing the song ended.

A slow clap started throughout the restaurant.

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“And now… because I’m sure most of you don’t want it to end just yet… One last song.” The Pianist said into the mic. He started to play ‘The Scientist’.

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This time before either of them began they kissed.

They started as soon as the first words were sung.

This time they took on a more advance dance. Swinging and swaying to the music. When the music picked up it became more of a Fox Trot. The slower parts became almost a waltz. Many other couples followed in the same pattern.

After another few minutes that to them seemed like an eternity the song ended.

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“That was… perfect…” Octavia said quietly. I was still holding her close.

“Yeah it was… Maybe tomorrow night we could do it again? Or later tonight…” I responded.

She smiled and looked up into my eyes, “Yeah… I’d love that.”

We kissed again this time we drew it out.

A few cheers came from the onlookers and someone started clapping.

I broke the kiss, “Come on… we have to order dinner.”

We walked back to the table hand in hand. When we sat down she laid her head down on my shoulder.

After a little bit longer wait our waitress came.

“Now drinks first.” She said quickly.

Bow ordered first, “Scotch.”

Then his date Tera, “Dry Martini.”

Then it went to String, “Um… Bourbon.”

“Gin and Tonic.” His date Rose said.

The finally to Octavia, “A bottle of Vintage Port please.”

I smiled, “Black Cat.”

“Right away.” The waitress said as she finished the drink orders.

“Just looking at you J I never expected that you knew how to dance like that… I can’t say I don’t enjoy it though…” Octavia said quietly a small smile drew across her face, “Tomorrow night too? You’re just spoiling me!”

“Then I’ll spoil you… if you want to dance with me again tomorrow night then I’m not going to say no.” I said, “A full bottle of Vintage? You’re lucky I’m paying for us…”

“Oh you’re paying? Then let’s make it two…” She said jokingly.

“If you want another bottle go for it…”

She smiled, “No… I’m good with one.”

She sat back up and held my hand tightly. This… entire day couldn’t get any better… I think… yeah I actually like this feeling. Domination is good and all but… this… lack of control… just going with what feels right. I like it.

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“So you two? How long have you known each other?” Bow questioned the both of us.

J looked surprised by the question.

“A few weeks… It’s been great the entire time.” I answered, “He’s a really great musician himself. Although from what I’ve seen he can only sing and play the guitar.”

“Ah I haven’t played the piano for you yet? You need to remind me to!” J said with a laugh.

“So… um… J? What did you do before you became a musician?” String questioned.

“Well I’m only a part time musician now… after a little… falling out I stopped for a long time. I only picked back up recently. During that time I’ve been a contractor.” J responded.

Oh no… now I’m in for it…

“So what have you worked on… or are you just a small time contractor?” Rose questioned.

“Ever been to Manehatten? I was one of the main contractor that worked on the new Government building. I also did a lot of work for some of the nobility in Los Pegasus.” J said with a smile, “Although… the two houses I did work on for the nobles… that was just some remodeling for their bathrooms.”

“J… you ordered a Black Cat… I didn’t know you liked martini’s.” I said trying to change the subject.

“I do… I enjoy good alcohol. Vodka is among my favorites.” He responded. His hand loosened. I tightened my grip and he did the same right after.

“So… you play guitar and get drunk a lot? Octavia… you really need to…” Tera began to say.

“I haven’t gotten drunk in a LONG time. I only drink when I’m with close friends or when I’m alone. Even then it’s not much.” J snapped, “And tonight… unless something happens this is my only drink.”

After a little while in silence the drinks arrived. The waitress poured my glass of wine and left the bottle in a cooler right beside the table.

“What would you all like for dinner?” She questioned.

We each ordered and continued talking about random things throughout the night. Mainly about our date’s lives and what they did.

I held onto J and he occasionally kissed me. Tonight was starting to be really great.