"Do you think we should get one or two, Anon?"

"Probably two. Better to err on the side of caution, right?"

"I completely agree," answers the timid yellow pegasus.

It's another Saturday afternoon at the market for you and your marefriend. After being in Ponyville for about of year, it was only natural that you started to get lonely. So, a shy little pegasus caught your eye. Shy was definitely your type. So, you asked her to a coffee and the rest was history.

Mostly because she ran and hid after you asking and got stuck somewhere. But after standing there and talking to her once authorities arrived to help get her unstuck… That's when she knew she liked you. So now, almost a year later, the two of you are neigh inseparable.

"Oooh! We better get some more carrots for Angel!"

"I thought we had a bunch at home, hon."

"B-but what if I get sick! Then who would get him more if we ran out!"

"Me."

"Oh... right. S-sorry. I'm still not used to us living together."

"You can say that again." you say with a smile.

"Well what's next on our list?" Fluttershy asks while examining the contents of your grocery bags.

"Hmmm... I think that's about it."

"Alright then. Let's head back home then."

You instinctively grab the bags and walk back to Flutter- erm. Your cottage.

"What do you think we should do tonight Anon?" she asks you as you get out of earshot of the market.

"Uhm. I'm not sure. There was that book that Twilight wanted me to read... I could read it to you if you would like."

"You aren't reading that book." Fluttershy says forcefully.

"Oh... Alright." you answer, not pressing the point and dropping the topic.

"Do you have any OTHER ideas Anon?" she asks again.

A small daring tone fills her voice. You wouldn't dare to look at her facial expression.

"N-no. I don't have any ideas."

"Really?" she asks curiously. "Are you sure you aren't thinking about something else I would disapprove of?"

"No Flutter-"

"Anon. You know better than to call me that in public."

"No, master. I wouldn't dare."

The cottage, your prison, slowly comes into view off in the distance.

"Good. Then when we get home, you will begin to cook, then patiently await my orders."

You try to suppress a sigh. If she heard, she might not allow you to eat tonight. Again.

How did you manage to get into this situation? It probably was when you began to spend some time with Twilight. Purely as friends. Then again, anyone who knew Twilight even a little bit knew that she had a massive crush on you. That was when Fluttershy's possessiveness began to show through. She couldn't bear the thought of sharing you with anypony.

So, thats when you two had a civil talk about it. Or at least, that what everypony else thought happened.

She has this way of looking at you. This stare. It renders you helpless. Now you can't dare defy her. You've tried running. You've tried fighting. You've tried hiding. Nothing works.

She finds you... and punishes you. If you don't keep up appearances...

You shudder at the thought.

Even though your hands are full, you open the door for her, like you've been trained. Instinctively, you head to the kitchen, to prepare for the evening's meal. You unpack the groceries and begin to prepare one of her favorite meals. That's when you notice you forgot the apples. The pit of your stomach clenches. This is it. This is how it ends. Your voice shakes as you call for her

"S-sweetheart?"

"What, Anon?"

"I-I think I might have forgot something."

"I know."

You begin to shake slightly. She's already thinking of a punishment. Quickly, you try to prepare another meal in it's place. You know it won't be the same, but it might make the punishment not as bad. There is a light knock on the door. You nearly sprint to answer it. Ripping open the door, you see a surprised Twilight Sparkle.

"Oh. Uh. Hi Anon."

"Hey. Uhm. Are you looking for Fluttershy?"

"No not really. Um. I was just stopping by to say hi and see if you are enjoying that book I loaned you."

You look inside and see the hard stare of two cyan eyes.

"I-I haven't gotten to it yet. I'm afraid you have to leave now though. I'm sorry."

Twilight puts her hoof in front of the door, stopping you from closing it.

"Anon. Is she controlling you? I've had this vibe for a long time that you've been avoiding me... is it because of her? Is she forcing you to do this?"

She looks up at you questioningly, with worried eyes.

"Just tell me Anon... I'm worried about you."

You look down at her, wishing to explain everything. Wishing to tell her what she does to you. All you can do is mouth out 'help'. She nods and you close the door lightly.

"Anon. Would you come back here please?"

You close your eyes, turn on the spot, and know that whatever is ahead of you may be worse than if you didn't eat at all.