//------------------------------// // A Good Night's Sleep // Story: Sweetie Brick // by shortskirtsandexplosions //------------------------------// "I dunno, Lyra," Bon Bon sighed, tossing and turning in bed. "Maybe it's weather. I just can't get comfortable, y'know?" "Nnnngh..." Lyra sat up, blinking blearily into the soft shadows of night. "Again?" "Well, I'm sorry! But you know how much my sinuses build up this time of year!" "Mmmmf... what... what do you need, honey?" "I dunno." Bon Bon sighed into the mattress. "Maybe another pillow will do." Lyra slinked out of bed and softly padded across the carpet. "I'll... mmff... see what I can find." "Thank you, darling." A half-minute later, Lyra limped back to the couple's bed, tossing a white fluffy object onto Bon Bon's lap. "There ya go. Hope that works." "Thanks, Lyra. You're a life-saver." Bon Bon lifted Sweetie Belle, fluffed her, and propped her up against the headboard. She then tossed her head against the foal, squirming and squirming as the filly's soft, pliable coat matched the contours of Bon Bon's skull. Despite all of her motions, she still couldn't rest easy. "Well, it's soft and all... but... but I can't get it to stop squeaking!" "You work nine to five," Lyra grunted as she jerked the covers over herself and curled away. "Then you get to pay for the pillow that don't 'squeak.'" Bon Bon whimpered slightly. "I-I love you, Lyra..." "Meh..."