It was a cold winter evening in Ponyville. Most ponies were locked away in their homes for the night, settling by a fire with their loved ones or a hot drink. The streets were almost deserted, save for the occasional couple on a pleasant walk together. The train station was the exact opposite though as ponies were waiting on the train in the hopes of embarking or greeting friends.

Bon Bon waited on the platform nervously and glanced at the clock in anticipation. If it was showing the correct time, and the conductor had assured her twice that it was, Lyra’s train should be coming into the station in two minutes. She couldn’t contain her excitement and was hopping from one hoof to the other. Lyra had gone to Manehatten for a few days to see a concert and even though she had sent her postcards, Bon Bon missed her like crazy. They had been going out for almost a year and in a couple of days, they would be spending their first Hearth’s Warming together. Originally, they were going to spend it at her mother’s but decided that they wanted to be together alone on their first….

Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the unmistakeable sound of a train whistle. Bon Bon’s eyes lit up with joy and she grabbed the basket of chocolates she had specially made for Lyra that day. The train moved slowly into the station, coming to a gradual stop once the three carriages were in line with the platform, and ponies that were going to get on gradually moved closer to the doors in the hopes of getting a good seat. One by one the doors were opened by the passengers and they spilled out onto the platform. The pegasi instantly flew upwards to avoid the busy platform below and either flew off or were greeted and embraced by other flying ponies. Bon Bon watched as other couples met, hugged or welcomed each other with one particularly dramatic pair falling to the ground kissing. As she looked back up to the carriages she saw her, the most beautiful pony in existence, a mint green unicorn with a light blue and white mane. She was struggling to get out of the carriage with the amount of luggage she had. Bon Bon trotted over to her and tapped her on the neck.

“Hey cutie,” she beamed. “Need a hoof?” Lyra turned her head and smiled affectionately.

“Hey Bonnie,” she smiled and gave her a quick peck on the cheek. “Yeah thanks, I think I might’ve bought too much stuff while I was there.” Bon Bon laughed and helped take the luggage out of her hooves and saddlebags.

“Honestly Lyra, I don’t know whether to sling you or keep you!” Bon Bon giggled teasingly. They unloaded the last of the bags onto the now almost empty platform. Lyra put down her stuff, pushed Bon Bon down into a sitting position and jumped up on her, Lyra’s hind legs wrapping themselves around Bon Bon’s waist.

“Well, maybe this will help sway the issue back in my favour,” she said softly. And with that she enveloped Bon Bon in a passionate kiss. Their eyes closed and they hugged each other tighter. Lyra had missed this. The sensation, although not forgotten, came flooding back to her; the way she smelled slightly of chocolate, the way she tasted, the way her horn tingled when she kissed her. She broke away and planted a smaller kiss on her lips. Bon Bon sat there swaying slightly on the platform. She opened her eyes dreamily and stared at Lyra’s beautiful amber eyes.

“It’s a tough one,” Bon Bon teased pretending to weigh up her options. “But I think I’m gonna give you it.” Lyra hoof-pumped and Bon Bon laughed. They got up and each took a fair amount of luggage each before leaving the station, walking side by side. Bon Bon nuzzled Lyra’s neck.

“I missed you soooooo much!” She cried. “I’m never letting you leave again. Like ever! Take it all in hon, cause it’s the last you’ll ever see of this place!” Her hooves motioned to the town as they walked through it. Lyra laughed.

“Oh yeah?” She asked. “How you gonna stop me?” Bon Bon put her hoof to her chin and thought.

“Guess I’ll just have to tie you down.” She sighed, pretending to think about it more. “Yep, it’s my only option.” She winked at Lyra and nibbled on her ear. Lyra bit her lip.

“Kinky.” She replied. “But it ain’t gonna happen sugerflank. We both know I’m the one that does the rope tying round here.” She returned her affections by softly biting Bon Bon’s neck and was greeted by a satisfying whimper. Lyra nuzzled Bon Bon’s curly mane. They walked onwards towards their home, both their heads resting against each other. Bon Bon looked lovingly at Lyra, her mint green coat almost glowing in the moonlight. Bon Bon’s eyes started to mist.

“I love you, Lyra.” She whispered. “And I really did miss you.” Lyra tilted her head and tenderly stroked Bon Bon’s mane.

“I missed you too Bonnie.” She replied. “And I guess you’re alright I suppose.” Bon Bon giggled and kissed her gently. Lyra pressed harder against Bon Bon, caressing her mane again. Lyra moved out of the kiss and stroked her love’s cheek. Bon Bon gazed at her with her pale blue eyes. A single tear of happiness slowly fell down her cream fur until Lyra caught it and wiped her eye. “I love you so much Bon Bon. I don’t know what I’d do without you.” Lyra’s eyes started to water as well. Bon Bon smiled.

“Yeah,” she sighed. “You wouldn’t last a day.” Her voice broke slightly as she spoke and Lyra laughed.

“You’re so damn cute.” Lyra smiled. “C’mon let’s go home.” The two walked onwards through the streets, their love filling each other with warmth and protecting them from the cold air.