Something shifted in the bed. Responding to it, Derpy snuffled, stretching her arms and yawning. Opening her eyes, she slowly came to notice a tray of delicious looking french toast and all of it’s sides, various fruits, and a glass of orange juice, all atop the lap of an even more delicious looking zebra.

“R-Rush? What’s aaaaall this?” She asked, still yawning.

Rush smiled, saying, “Breakfast in bed.”

Derpy blushed. “Oh… w-wow. Eh, thank you, Rush. I-I don’t even know what to say…” Reaching for the tray, Derpy was stopped mere centimeters from it by the zebra’s hand.

“Allow me.” He said, gently pushing her hand back down. He started to cut apart the french toast for her, generously lathering on butter, syrup, and powdered sugar.

“Rush… you d-don’t haaaave to do that. I can eat on my own.” Derpy, still being a mite tired, continued to cutely yawn.

“I don’t mind. In fact, I love the idea of even doing this for you.” Rush softly said.

Derpy thought for a moment, saying, “Well, if I can’t stop you, I can at least make it easier for you.” Leaning up in the bed, she placed a few pillows behind herself, leaning on Rush for some support. Rush smiled even more, slowly bringing the first bite up to her lips.
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Rush nuzzled Derpy’s neck, laying the now empty tray down on the bed, asking, “How was it?”

Gulping down the last bite, Derpy said, “Delicious, love. Why, did you not have any for yourself?”

“Well… I’m already used to my own cooking. I wanted to know what you thought.” He grinned, hugging her a little more.

Derpy giggled. “Well, I can safely say it’s the best I've ever had. It definitely earns you a reward.”

Rush’s head tilted curiously, “Oh? And what would could be a better reward than this?” He emphasized his last word with another gentle squeeze.

“Mmm… how about… this?” She said, giving him a passionate, syrupy kiss. Rush’s eyes closed, nearly falling into the kiss.

After a few moments, he pulled back, saying “Okay… that is definitely a reward.” A smile stretching across his face.

Grabbing his neck, Derpy said, “Well, it’s not over yet,” and pulled him back into the kiss. His arms tightened around her as he hauled her onto his lap, forcing him to lean back against the headboard to further support her.

Leaning further over onto the zebra, Derpy broke the kiss smiling. Straddling his hips, she sat up and began to take her shirt off, eager to continue. Rush’s eyes widened.

“I… um… before… I-I… need to tell… you something…” He stammered meekly.

“Oh? W-what is it?” Derpy asked, a confused look flashing across her face.

“I f-found something out last night… I swore I’d tell you today.” He started. “I think… it’s part of why you were acting like you were during our date… and why you thought I smelled so good…”

Derpy looked at him, silently urging him to continue.

“I... accidentally put on a weak aphrodisiac that my dad put in my bag… I-I was in such a hurry because I really wanted to get the date started… I didn't think about what it said… Please… please don’t hate me… I-I made a mistake when I put it on…” He said quietly, tears welling up in his eyes, running down his face, “I only used it that once… a-and I don’t plan on using it again… i-it’s wrong to mess with anyone like that… y-you mean everything to me… I… I’m… sorry... ”

“Oh… Rush…” Derpy said, seeing his fear. She leaned down, wiping the tears off his face. She leaned in, giving him a tender, loving kiss, saying, “Rush, I could never hate you. Ever. No matter what you do. And honestly, you've only made things better by telling me. And… you know… I never said I didn't like it. It really just made me more attracted to you than I already was, and I don’t mind that. If anything, I... loved it.”

Rush looked up at her, saying, “Y… you did?”

Derpy smiled. “Yes, I did. In fact, I wouldn't mind if you wore it again, but that’s just me, so other mares may have other opinions. All it really did was make me a bit more...affectionate, really.”

“O-oh… but… I s-sti-”

“Shush. Teddies aren’t allowed to be sad.” Derpy said, laying back down on Rush and snuggling him. He nuzzled against her, a small smile returning to his face.

He quietly said, “O-okay.”

Author's Notes:

Trading sex for snugggles.
Thanks to Patric12345, co-author for this story! Check him out! ( Do it)
Next chapter: Lunch, and herd discussions!
But with whom, you ask? Tune in to the next episode of DragonBall Z Kai the next chapter to find out!
~TOOWC