Chapter 14 Sweet Words
>You are Vinyl.
>And you are awake.
>When you first woke up in the hospital, you had no idea how long you were out of it.
>When the doctor told you just how long, you broke down for a good hour.
>11 months.
>You were not surprised Anon was not sitting by your bedside every day anymore.
>But less than 3 hours after you woke up, Anon was there with Octy.
>And the three of you shared a perfect moment.
>In your lifetime, you had only had three other moments so far.
>The first was when you had gotten your custom DJ booth.
>The second time was when you got your job working with Anon and the feelings that came with it.
>And the third was when you fell asleep with Octy, snuggled up next to Anon after an amazing fuckfest.
>Now you had a new moment to add to the list.
>For the next few minutes the three of you just enjoyed the embrace… until you heard a nervous cough.
>You broke up your embrace to see your attending doctor looking at the scene awkwardly.
>”Uh, sorry to interrupt, but I am here for a few tests.”
>Figures, right when things had just reached perfection…
“Sure thing doc, what do you want me to do?”
>He gestures to your clipboard hanging from your IV stand.
>”Please try to lift it with your magic.”
>You had figured they would want to see if you could still use magic, you hadn’t checked up until now.
>You reach for your magic and try to focus it on the clipboard.
>You feel a mild tingle of pain, but you raise the clipboard without any real fuss.
>”Very good, now try lifting the chair.”
>Once again, you reach for the magic, this time the pain is a little more profound, but it is easily manageable.
>”Did you experience any pain when lifting the chair?”
“About the amount you would expect from a headache.”
>He jots down a few things and takes his leave, obviously happy with his findings.
>”How do you feel?”
>Anon… he was always there for you when you needed him… even when you didn’t know you needed him.
“I’m ok, how are you guys? I am sorry for putting you through all this!”
>You truly felt bad, you had probably put them through untold amounts of stress, just because you were reckless with your magic.
>But, you would do it all again if it meant you saved Anon.
>”Vinyl, I am so sorry!”
>Anon was apologizing to you… and you knew what for.
>If Anon had checked the state of the bar more often, he probably would have noticed if the liquor cabinet was loose.
>But you didn’t care, what mattered was that he was ok.
“Hey, no need for the waterworks… I’m fine. Now how have things been while I was in dream land?”
>Anon and Octy looked at each other guiltily before looking back at you.
>Oh…
>Looks like things escalated while you were out of the loop.
>”Well, me and Octavia kinda became a thing after a while… it just happened.”
>You nodded, you expected nothing less really.
>You wanted what was best for Anon, and if he needed comforting while you were unable to provide… at least you knew Octavia was capable of doing so.
>Still, you were surprised at the sting that accompanied the news.
>It hurt you to know that Anon had, even if it was a temporary thing, moved on to another mare.
>But, you quashed these feelings, you should be happy for them… even if the left you out.
>”Vinyl, I could never replace you, I knew from the start that Anon’s heart belonged to you from the start, but Anon was hurting in a way only you or I could fix… and you were unable to help. So, I did what I could to ease the pain until you returned.”
>Octavia had a way with words that helped put some of your fears and suspicions to rest once and for all.
>Anon smiled and hugged you,
>”I may love Octavia, but I will always cherish you Vinyl!”
>A few tears crept from your eyes, he was such a sweet talker.
>Over the next few days, Anon and Octavia would make repeated visits, lasting most of the day.
>They would frequently talk about how the club had reached new levels of success.
>Anon used the new influx of money to pay off all of the outstanding debts that he had accrued over the years, and so he could renovate the club.
>There had been several safety hazards that, until now, had gone hitherto unnoticed by anypony.
>The club had been expanded, which allowed for more ponies to party inside, and the upstairs had an extra bedroom added.
>Octavia had moved in to said room and paid rent by performing each night.
>While the club was enjoying her performances, they loved the various playlists you had come up with the last time you were in the hospital.
>Anon had found them on the booth and took the liberty of playing them for the crowds.
>According to him, almost all of them were loved.
>He wasted no time messing with you, going over the sexcapades he had with Octavia.
>It was weird how they annoyed you and turned you on at the same time.
>Judging be Octavia’s face, you would say it did the same thing to her.
>As much as you wanted to rip of his clothes and buck him right then and there…
>The last time the two of you tried to get sweaty in the hospital, Anon was almost banned for life.
>So now, he just enjoys revving your engine and watching you squirm.
>When you were released… he would get his, oh yes he would.
>Hmm, maybe you could get him back right now?
>You pull Octavia in for a hot and bothered kiss right on the lips.
>Anon’s most recent story is cut short as he watches this scene.
>You started off small, wanting to savor the moment, then deepen the kiss, dipping your tongue into her mouth.
>She was obviously taken aback by the sudden assault, but quickly matches the pace.
>She was probably just as hot as you were at this point.
>Anon was silent, and you saw a few beads of sweat appear as he watched you two make out.
>Your tongue wrapped around Octy’s as the two of you continued your mouth hug.
>It went on like this until you heard the door open.
>Your attending nurse froze as she the scene before her violated her eyes.
>”Uhh… sorry, just wanted to inform you that you will be cleared for release this afternoon. Sorry for interrupting.”
>After delivering her message, she quickly scurried out of the room and closed the door behind her.
>You broke the kiss and looked at Anon.
>He was still stunned by the show you just put on display, but you were already planning ahead.
>You tackled Anon in a tight hug,
“I can FINALLY go home!”
>The sudden action jolted him out of his stupor and he hugged you back fiercely.
>Octavia jumped in and hugged you from behind, “Oh, this is great! We’ve been wanting you back with us for so long!”
>The two of you continued this way for a few more minutes, then, you broke off the hug and headed out the door of the room you had been in for the past 11 months.
>You strolled down the hall and past the nurse’s station.
>You got cheers and stomps of approval of all the ponies you passed, apparently you had been something of a popular case for a while there.
>You passed a few doctors on the way and you got a few smiles… like this was a moment they had been waiting for with baited breath.
>It made you feel like a million bits, like you had made their career just by doing such a simple thing as walk out the door.
>Anon and Octavia trailed behind you, your silent supporters.
>They had been there for you when you needed them… when you didn’t even know you needed them.
>That was the mark of a true friend, being there for them, even when they were unable to ask for them.
>As you made you way to the front door, a small crowd had formed… just like the last time you walked out.
>There were doctors, nurses, patients, administration staff, janitors, cooks, and even the Dean of Medicine was there.
>It moved you to incredible depths that so many cared…
>You were crying your eyes out at this point.
>You were no longer just a pony walking out of the hospital… you were the underdog that somehow recovered against all odds.
>You felt a hoof on your right shoulder and a hand on the left.
>There they were again, supporting you when you didn’t even ask.
>Because you didn’t even have to ask, they just knew when you needed it.
>You walked forward to the door and looked out.
>It was still morning, but you weren’t going to wait for afternoon, just like the others knew you wouldn’t want to wait.
>The sliding door opened to a fresh, cool breeze and the bright sun streaming onto your face.
>With the crowd cheering for you and Anon and Octavia at your back, you walked outside.
>It was time to get your life back on track…