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                                            1.
                                            >Consciousness finds its way back to you.
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                                            2.
                                            >At first you're barely aware of your existence, but as more of your senses reengage, your brain sputters to life like a diesel on a cold morning.
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                                            3.
                                            >The warm and softness of your bed...
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                                            4.
                                            >Your eyelids feel like a million pounds, but they flutter open eventually.
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                                            5.
                                            >You're laying on your side, staring directly at the nightstand.
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                                            6.
                                            >The clock says 6:45, 15 minutes before your alarm.
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                                            7.
                                            >Well, at least your circadian rhythm is in check.
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                                            8.
                                            >You wipe the sleepies from your eyes disable the alarm manually. No point in getting the daily morning jumpscare.
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                                            9.
                                            >Leaving the warm confines of your bedsheets feels akin to suicide, so you opt to stay.
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                                            10.
                                            >You are definitely not a morning pony. You can barely think.
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                                            11.
                                            >You roll over to get a slightly more comfortable lying position.
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                                            12.
                                            >You plop back down on your pillow to get an eyeful of...
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                                            13.
                                            >Him.
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                                            14.
                                            >The light of your life, your boyfriend, and soon-to-be husband, resting peacefully beside you.
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                                            15.
                                            >Sunlight pouring in from the window illuminates his side of the bed, giving him an almost angelic aura of light as particles of dust dance around in the air.
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                                            16.
                                            >The sun reflects off of his silvery-grey coat with a blisteringly beautiful sheen.
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                                            17.
                                            >His ear twitches to flick some of his messy bedmane away.
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                                            18.
                                            >You scoot a bit closer to him and wrap a leg around him.
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                                            19.
                                            >He barely makes a sound.
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                                            20.
                                            >He's so beautiful.
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                                            21.
                                            >Your drowsiness is overpowered by a burst of happiness and life.
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                                            22.
                                            >He makes you so happy, you have trouble communicating it to him sometimes.
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                                            23.
                                            >He's so nice, so caring, so thoughtful...
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                                            24.
                                            >You can't imagine life without him anymore. He's your best friend and amazing lover.
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                                            25.
                                            >Not even a moment later, as if on cue, he shifts in place his eyes flutter open.
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                                            26.
                                            >He stretches and groans. He rests back on his pillow, and you see his glistening, drowsy hazel eyes lock squarely with yours, and he smiles.
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                                            27.
                                            "Good morning, sweetie." You say softly before giving him a light kiss on the snoot. "You sleep well?"
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                                            28.
                                            >He scoots close to you and pulls you close. He rests his head in your neck.
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                                            29.
                                            >"Five more minutes." He says in a groggy tone. He is definitely also not a morning pony.
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                                            30.
                                            "You got work today and I wanna make you breakfast."
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                                            31.
                                            >He groans defiantly.
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                                            32.
                                            >His mane smells so good…
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                                            33.
                                            >He's so soft and warm…
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                                            34.
                                            >You give him a little 'motivation' by gently shaking him
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                                            35.
                                            >He groans again, but this time moves his head so he's touching his snout to yours, looking you in the eyes again.
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                                            36.
                                            >"Can you make that skillet thing you made last week? The one with potatoes?"
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                                            37.
                                            "Of course." You giggle, you're glad he likes your cooking.
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                                            38.
                                            >He gives you a quick kiss on the lips before slowly, but surely, crawling out of his side of the bed. You follow suit.
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                                            39.
                                            
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                                            40.
                                            >You stretch and yawn. Time to start your day.
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                                            41.
                                            >You head to the bathroom to freshen yourself up a tad. Your fiancé is still trying to find his way out of bed.
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                                            42.
                                            >You splash some water from the sink into your face and give your hooves a nice wash.
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                                            43.
                                            >You run your brush through your jet-black mane and it poofs into place.
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                                            44.
                                            >You should really get started on breakfast. You don't want him to be late.
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                                            45.
                                            >You trot out of the bathroom. He's standing outside, still groggy. He has a white towel wrapped around himself.
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                                            46.
                                            >"I wish we could shower together today. That's always a nice pick-me-up.~" He says playfully, giving you a knowing look
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                                            47.
                                            "Maybe tomorrow.~" You wink. "I'll start breakfast, you go get ready."
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                                            48.
                                            >You give him another kiss on the lips for good measure and trot to the kitchen.
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                                            49.
                                            >That scramble he mentioned does sound good…
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                                            50.
                                            >You immediately get to work, and magic all of the ingredients and utensils you need onto the counter.
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                                            51.
                                            >potatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic and one egg to bind it all together.
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                                            52.
                                            >You let some oil heat up in the pan while you dice up the veggies.
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                                            53.
                                            >You throw them in as you dice them, let them brown nicely and soften.
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                                            54.
                                            >Everything's in, making sure to add the garlic right at the end, don't wanna burn it, now do we?
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                                            55.
                                            >A little salt and pepper to taste.
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                                            56.
                                            >Just in time as you hear your lover trot out of the bedroom, donning his cute little red tie and white collar.
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                                            57.
                                            "Just in time." You say jovially as you scoop your cooking evenly onto two saucers.
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                                            58.
                                            >He trots up to you and pecks you on the cheek.
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                                            59.
                                            >"Where would I be without ya'?" He says gently. He's so sweet.
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                                            60.
                                            >You magic the food over to the dinette as you dig through the fridge for some orange juice.
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                                            61.
                                            >0 Pulp, the way Celestia intended, Sunny D for life.
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                                            62.
                                            >You pour yourself and your boyfriend a glass and go sit down next to him. He's already digging in.
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                                            63.
                                            
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                                            64.
                                            >You take a bite. You love home fries and bell peppers. Can't be beat.
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                                            65.
                                            "You got a big day today, huh?"
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                                            66.
                                            >"Yeah. I hope my boss gives me that raise."
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                                            67.
                                            "I know you've worked hard for it. I'm sure he will."
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                                            68.
                                            >"He's a little bit on the short-tempered side. I don't want to catch him on an off-day, you know?"
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                                            69.
                                            "Yeah, wouldn't want that." You take a sip of your OJ.
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                                            70.
                                            >You look over to your lover, who seems slightly downtrodden.
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                                            71.
                                            >You can tell he's going over all of the ways it can go wrong in his head.
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                                            72.
                                            >You put a reassuring hoof on his shoulder.
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                                            73.
                                            >He looks at you.
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                                            74.
                                            "Whatever happens, we'll weather the storm together. Always and forever."
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                                            75.
                                            >He relaxes slightly and smiles at you, he places a hoof on yours and rubs back.
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                                            76.
                                            >You both scarf down your breakfast in silence, just enjoying each other's company.
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                                            77.
                                            >I think it's more that he keeps stuffing his face and can't talk.
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                                            78.
                                            >You're really glad he enjoys it.
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                                            79.
                                            >As final bites are taken, he stands up and stretches.
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                                            80.
                                            >He gives you another kiss, your can taste fried potatoes and onions on his breath.
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                                            81.
                                            >Tasty!
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                                            82.
                                            >"I love you." he says, looking you in the eyes with a loving glare. "Thanks for breakfast."
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                                            83.
                                            "Love you too, sweetie. Anytime." You beam a smile back at him and begin magicking the dirty dishes to the sink.
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                                            84.
                                            >Your fiancé trots over to the front door and checks his saddlebag once over, making sure he has everything for work.
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                                            85.
                                            >You follow suit to see him off.
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                                            86.
                                            "You got everything?"
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                                            87.
                                            >He grunts as he lifts the bag onto his back. "Yup."
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                                            88.
                                            "Back at 4?"
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                                            89.
                                            >"Indeed. I'll see you tonight."
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                                            90.
                                            >He gives you a hug, and you hug back.
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                                            91.
                                            >After a brief embrace, you peck him on the lips once more, for the road.
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                                            92.
                                            "Good luck today!" You say, as he clicks the door shut behind him.
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                                            93.
                                            >The world all rushes away from you, leaving nothing but a dark abyss.
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                                            94.
                                            >You wake up.
 
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