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// Recap 
// Story: Roommates 
// by Cookie_Pone 
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3 months have passed, a lot has happened, you're a little overloaded and you need to sort through everything quickly.

You and Sky have gotten really close, you vent to each other, support each other, spend a lot of your time together, your relationship with her is similar to your relationship with Ben. Speaking of Ben, he's feeling fantastic, he visits every now and then, mostly to pet Sky.

Ben asked you about your love life a few days back, of course, you've got nothing going on, he briefly mentioned something about Sky but he clearly already knows nothing romantic is going to happen there. It's not that you don't find her attractive, despite being a pony, and you definitely don't dislike her, but she's too good a friend to risk.

You're right outside your apartment now, pulling the key out of your pocket. Soon after the door is open, a ball of fluff assaults you with affection. You wrap her in a hug, smiling wide. You've gotten used to it now, it makes life a lot easier to live. Even on bad days, you can't keep a smile off your face when Sky decides she wants to see you happy. That's something that's great about Sky, when you need her most she's there, you can just hold her, pet her and calm down. Ben is still better when you need to talk about things, he's known you for longer, knows just what to say, but sometimes you don't need words, you just need to relax.

Sometimes one of you gets back first, sometimes the other one does, you've come to the agreement of whoever gets back first making something for both of you, and the other one making dinner. You can't say you're the best cook ever, but most of the time you just have sandwiches after work anyway. Dinner is usually pretty simple too, most of the time you help each other out. Ben's never been very good in the kitchen, he almost broke your oven a few years back actually, so needless to say you never let him help even when he feels like he should.

Work has been pretty normal, nothing much has changed. It might not be great, but you're grateful that it's consistent at least. Every now and then someone will thank you for your work, those people bring a smile to your face. Sky has apparently been going through much the same thing, which is good you suppose. She's wanted to take commissions for the longest time, but she doesn't seem to think she's good enough yet. You've tried to encourage her, and it's certainly helped, but she still says it'll be a little bit before she's comfortable with the idea. Of course Ben has no trouble with work, he's got plenty of disposable income. It'd be easy to be jealous of him, but you're happy that he's able to do what he likes. It also helps that, being so close to him, he occasionally buys things for you.

You sit down on the couch, looking over to your roommate. She looks back, a smile on her face and a brightness in her eyes. You return her smile, closing your eyes and letting out a satisfied sigh. You think to yourself how lucky you must be, to have friends who support you, being able to enjoy life. Your train of thought is interrupted by the now-familiar sensation of Sky nuzzling up against you, looking for some petting. You oblige happily, forgetting your thoughts, they aren't important right now.