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// BONUS: Last Day of Summer 
// Story: Stormed Right Into Your Heart 
// by AndrewsArchive 
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So... this was something you did not expect to happen tonight...

It's been a long while since Zipp and you had become a couple. She said that she wasn't ready to tell the others yet. You agreed to that mainly because you didn't want to stress her out about it. Unfortunately for you two, you were completely oblivious that her sister and mother, Pipp Petals and Queen Haven already knew that.

But that was beside the point. You and she were a thing now. Ever since the day she confessed, the beach days were more special after that. Even though sometimes Misty would unwittingly third wheel. But she was also great to have around.

Now we cut to today, it was the last day of Summer. So, you and Zipp went down to the beach once again. But you and her wanted to make it worth it. So, the day was spent having fun in the water, surfing competitions, stronger splash fights, you name it.

However, the two of you might've had fun a bit too hard as at the end of the day, you and Zipp were utterly exhausted and nearly out of energy. As you and her exited the beach one final time until next year, she turns her head to look at you.

"So... You think it was worth it in the end?" Zipp asked you.

"Probably our best yet." You reply, making Zipp smirk as you continued walking by her side.

You and Zipp both trudged up to the Brighthouse. You were cursing to yourself in your head because of how you and she had to walk all the way up there. Despite this, you two both made it up to there and entered the Brighthouse, catching the attention of Sunny, Pipp, Izzy, Misty, and Hitch as they saw you two both tired in the eyes.

"I'm guessing the last beach day of the year was worth it?" Sunny asked.

You and Zipp both nodded as she spoke up. 
"Made it worth every second." 

"You two definitely looked like you had a blast!" Izzy beamed, "Sorry we couldn't come down with you guys, though."

"Ehh... don't worry about it..." You said, trying to keep your heavy eyelids open, but you form a smug grin with a small bit of energy you still had. "But you all owe us next year."

"Deal." The five ponies agreed.

"Anyway, we're gonna go get some early shuteye." Zipp said before yawning, "We might've had a bit too much fun, today. But it was worth it."

Sunny giggled. "Alright, you two sleep well. Glad you were able to make the last day of summer worth it."

You gave Sunny a thumbs up before continuing with Zipp up to the bedroom. You groaned seeing the stairs, as if the way up to the Brighthouse wasn't enough. Despite that, you still bit the bullet and walked up to the second floor with Zipp by your side.

You reach her bed as she uses the last of her energy to fly up onto her bed and she gets comfortable. She then turns her attention to you and pats the empty side of her bed as a welcoming gesture.

"Come on, bud. You too." She says, leaving you in a state of confusion. Was she... wanting to cuddle with you? That almost seemed out of character for her.

"A-are you sure?" You ask, "What if anypony sees us when they walk up here?"

"Relax, I'm sure they'll be as tired as us when they get into their beds. They won't even notice us." Zipp assured you.

You were a bit skeptical about wanting to take that risk just for her. A part of you wanted to just sleep on the couch to save her the embarrassment if the others were to see you and her cuddling. But at the same time, you knew that Zipp was a very soft pony physical-wise. But if she was willing to take said risk, you decided to oblige her because you wanted to make her happy.

You climb up onto Zipp's bed and lay beside her. You had to admit, it was probably the most comfortable bed you've been in ever since you first came to Equestria.

"So... now what?" You ask her.

Zipp thought for a second. She thought of all the best ways to snuggle with her human boyfriend. She then came up with a great idea.

"Come closer..." Zipp said.

You did what she had told as you scooched closer to her. Zipp then reached one of her hooves out to behind your head and pulls you in closer. As she did your head was basically near her chest. 

Zipp continued to hold you close to her. Her chin was basically on top of your head. She then spread one of her wings and wrapped it around you for extra comfort.

"Mmm... this is nice..." Zipp cooed. You couldn’t agree more. You then raised your free arm and wrapped it around her barrel. Zipp started rubbing your back in response to that. You felt the chills return crawling around your entire body. But it felt great to have Zipp's hooves rubbing behind you.

"We should do this more often..." You said, after letting out a giant sleepy yawn.

"As long as we're never caught by everypony else downstairs, that is..." Zipp replied.

You felt at ease. She really is adorable even if she doesn't admit things like that. As you and her continued to embrace each other. You hear her suddenly start snoring. She was out cold already? And Pipp was right from that ASMR video, her snores were pretty hard. At least not as bad as it was from that Flight Training thing she does.

But you weren't going to let that bother you. Because you felt incredibly comfortable with her. You then let out another yawn as you slowly drifted off.

You honestly never wanted to let her go. And you had a feeling she had the same idea.





But unbeknownst to the both of you, Pipp had taken a photo of you two. But she made sure to turn off her flash so she couldn't wake you and Zipp up. The short pegasus then tiptoed quickly back to her bed while absolutely giggling to herself quietly.

"Mom is so gonna gush about this once I send it to her!" She whispered as she got cozy in her bed and fell asleep.